The Municipal Report by O’Henry To adequately analyze any short story it is helpful to know what inspired the author. Most readers do not have access to that kind of information especially if the work under inspection is over a hundred years old. But when that insight is available it gives one more important facet for investigation. “A Municipal Report” is a short story written by O’Henry and published around 1909. Most critics believe that the story came about as a challenge to Frank Norris
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Suicide Mission “Cornelius wake up! There’s a robber in the house!”‚ Onzey whispered loudly “What are you talking about?”‚ Cornelius asked‚ clearly not fully awake. “I woke up and heard a noise downstairs and the front door is open. Anita is in the bathroom.”‚ said Onzey Why would Anita be in the bathroom?‚ thought Cornelius‚ Why is Onzey reporting that Anita is in the bathroom? Robber? Onzey needs to stop watching Cops before bed…seven year olds should not watch Cops… Cornelius climbed
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were extremely risky due to the fact that hospitals and antiseptics were not common. With the advance of technologies‚ the risk of infections began to dissipate‚ however women continued to go to illegal practitioners. These cases are known as "black alley abortions". Women who did not want to pay as much money or were too ashamed to go to a regular practitioner would go to illegal practitioners‚ midwives or apothecaries to perform their abortions.
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At the outset of chapter 1‚ just as the book begins Amir writes these words. His mention of the twenty- six years draws our attention and we realize the importance of this moment. As the story unfolds‚ we realize that the deserted alley refers to where Hassan was raped‚ and that event has largely defined the course of Amir’s life. This story revolves around the pangs of redemption and guilt. Amir endeavors to make up for himself in Baba’s eyes‚ fundamentally in light of the fact that his mom kicked
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Describe at least ONE important setting in the text(s). Explain how the setting helped to show the author / creator’s idea(s)‚ supporting your points with visual and / or oral language features. The film Pleasantville written‚ directed and produced by Gary Ross shows a time period in American History where life was more comfortable‚ stable and ‘perfect’ if you would generalise it. However‚ as the film ironically shows‚ this was a time when people were more ignorant‚ racist and most certainly
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In today’s society‚ opinions on abortion span from one side of the spectrum‚ to the other. Many argue that it is unethical to take away an unborn child’s life‚ and that it should be illegal. Others argue that the women has a right to abort her unborn child‚ due to the 14th amendment. The issue became controversial due to the Roe V. Wade case‚ and has since then been counter challenged by many groups. Governor Casey‚ of the Pennsylvania legislation‚ challenged the decision of the Supreme Court by
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next thing I knew the Creature was hissing‚ its tentacles curled up in protest . “Run!” I screamed‚ starting towards the opening of the alley‚ the creature stirred‚ starting to make sense of what had happened. “graaaagh tsdf!” The creature hissed as it lunged towards me‚ trapping me once again. Frederick and Minerva stopped at the just at the exitway of the alley‚ just an inch away from freedom. “graaaaaagh typhina sadf th!” The creature snarled while threatening to take my head. They slowly and grudgingly
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frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment‚ crouching behind a crumbling mud wall‚ peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. That was a long time ago‚ but it’s wrong what they say about the past‚ I’ve learned‚ about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out. Looking back now‚ I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years. Ch. 1 Ali and Sanaubar had little in common‚ least of all their respective appearances. While
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Prov. Of Cavite‚ Island of Luzon‚ Bounded on the N.‚ pts. 1 to 2 by Lot 6572-D-2 of the subd. Plan on the E.‚ pts. 2 to 3 by Lot 6572-E‚ Psd-04-034134; on the S.‚ pts. 3 to 4 by Lot 6571‚ Imus Estate; and on the W.‚ pts 4 to 1 by Lot 6572-D-11 ( Alley ) of the subd. Plan. Beginning at a point marked ‘1’ on plan‚ being S. 65 deg. 001.‚ 1227.84 m from Mon. 56‚ Imus Estate; thence S. 87 deg. 30 E.‚ 32.40 m to pt.2; thence S. deg. 29 N.‚ 13.80 m to pt 3; thence N. 87 deg 30’ W.‚ 32.40m to pt.4; thence
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Connie Connie rejects the role of daughter‚ sister‚ and “nice” girl to cultivate her sexual persona‚ which flourishes only when she is away from her home and family. She makes fun of her frumpy older sister‚ June‚ and is in constant conflict with her family. Her concerns are typically adolescent: she obsesses about her looks‚ listens to music‚ hangs out with her friends‚ flirts with boys‚ and explores her sexuality. She takes great pleasure in the fact that boys and even men find her attractive
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