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    RED COLOUR

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    RED COLOUR There are many colours in our world. Think of how bland and unexciting it would be without colour. Colours light up our surroundings‚ and inspire us to be creative. Also‚ we can learn many things from the natural colours we see and what they symbolize. Red always represents action‚ vigour‚ passion‚ and anger‚ which are all very active feelings. Where do we see red? How about…stop signs? They catch drivers’ eyes‚ as they require an immediate response to stop. To ‘raise a red flag’ means

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    The book describes Martyrs throughout in Christianity and other religions‚ the persecution of Christians‚ and why the Romans disliked the Christians. Moss provides great examples of specific events that talk about persecutions on all groups‚ including non-Christians‚ which

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    Colosul Din Rhodos

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    Colosul din Rhodos Colosul din Rhodos este titlul unui desen din perioada in care tarile europene se bateau pentru cucerirea Africii. Acesta il ilustreaza pe colinistul britanic Cecil Rhodes ca un gigant deasupra Africii. Desenul a fost realizat de Edward Linely Sambourne si a aparut pentru prima oara in revista „Punch” in anul 1892‚ fiind la vremea aceea retiparita in mai multe exemplare‚ de atunci devenind o ilustratie frecventa in textele istorice. Desenul a fost publicat pe data de 10 decembrie

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    shape. This shows that I’m an old soul. I prefer a lot of older‚ more classical ways of doing things. (Except school. I can’t sit still in a cold room to save my life.) I chose red because it means strength and is for a warrior or martyr. I view myself as a warrior/martyr for those that are scared to speak out because I was once that person. For the symbols I picked wings‚ a dragon‚ a cat‚ and a unicorn. Wings represent swiftness and protection and I chose this because I protect others. I can also

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    Steve Biko

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    Essay# 2 June 17‚ 2013 Steve Biko People of color in general have been oppressed for a long time by oppressors‚ which were white men. Black people in particular were the most affected. From slavery to apartheid‚ black people had lost their identities. As a consequence‚ in South Africa‚ one of the most racial segregated countries in Africa‚ many black leaders have stand against apartheid. Steve Biko was one of them. As an activist‚ Steve Biko dedicated his entire life by fighting apartheid

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    Antigone Vs Creon Essay

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    Many people throughout history have perished or suffered for their beliefs or their religion. The story of‚ Antigone‚ includes many examples of martyrs and the ways they suffer for their beliefs. Although they do not have the same actions‚ Creon and Antigone share the same motive of restoring respect to their despised‚ incestual family through different ways. Some examples are such as how Antigone tries through gaining honor as the last great leader of her kin and how Creon attempts by using power

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    The Song Of Roland

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    Considered one of the premier epic poems‚ “The Song of Roland” gives the reader great insight of what life was like‚ specifically the prominent role of religion and social structure‚ during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). The poem revolves around the battle between Charlemagne’s army against the Muslims in Spain. Purpose of the war was for Charlemagne and his army to “free” the country from the impending Muslim threat. Although we do not know the creator of “The Song of Roland” or the exact date

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    Fenian revolutionaries attempted to break 2 of their leaders out of court. These three men were executed on the murder of a policeman in 1867. This American produced poster was created in memory of their bravery and determination and shows them as martyrs who died for a worthy cause. This source supports the view of Fenians in Source D as both depict the event as evidence that the Fenians are willing to go to great lengths in order to obtain their goals. Source C mentions that it is an ‘alarming illustration

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    Persepolis and Courage

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    “citizen-soldier” is prevalent and influential in Satrapi’s journey in trying to understand who she is and what she believes in. For‚ she points out in a childlike manner how she wants to be a prophet and how she wishes her father were a martyr. The idea of a martyr in this book is specifically significant in relation to the courage of the citizen-soldier as the people she is surrounded by are in constant struggle through out the oppressive regime. Therefor‚ she is influenced to believe that she needs

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    Maxmi Kolbe Thesis

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    God what was to become of me. Then she came to me holding two crowns‚ one white‚ the other red. She asked me if I was willing to accept either of these crowns. The white one meant that I should persevere in purity‚ and the red that I should become a martyr. I said that I would accept them both”. This vision foreshadows what will become of his legacy. Raymond and his older brother decided to enter the Conventual Franciscan Seminary due to his

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