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    This 7’ 7" x 7’ 9" fresco can be seen in the Arena Chapel in Padua. It was created by Giotto and dated 1305-1306. The work depicts the Lamentation or Mourning of Christ. In the foreground of the work the viewer finds five figures surrounded the dead body of Christ. The body of Christ is held by three of the figures-three women that wear halos and biblical costumes. The body of Christ does not touch the ground but is gently held by the three women. There are two other figures with their backs

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    a day. Compared to men it may seem like women even exaggerate their emotions. There are instances‚ however‚ where both men and women should show an equal amount of emotion‚ yet they still do not. In John Donne’s poem‚ “A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning‚” the author is leaving for some time and he remains unusually calm even though he will be without his wife. Through metaphors‚ Donne is able to explain to his wife that she needs to stay calm because their love is strong and they will surpass it

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    In the poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"‚ by John Donne‚ the speaker is consoling his lover who is mournful of the speaker’s imminent departure. The speaker is saying that since they have stronger than ordinary love for one another‚ their love will endure the separation. Donne uses metaphysical conceits and comparative imagery to illustrate the crux of the poem. The speaker is reassuring his lover by reminding her of how great their love is; it transcends the physical and therefore will overcome

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    are so infatuated with each other it is said that they are "in love" and this can give meaning to what is commonly referred to as a love poem. Poets John Donne and Andrew Marvell write such poetry however‚ their poems "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"‚ and "To His Coy Mistress"‚ consider two different concepts. Although they are addressing love‚ they are dealing with different aspects of it. The two poems can be contrasted in form‚ poetic devices such as symbols‚ tone‚ rhyme‚ and the rhythmical

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    restaurant owner‚ or a clothe designer. My brothers would say things like they wanted to become a lawyer‚ a doctor‚ a politician or an engineer. As a teenager my answer varied each and every year from wanting to be a social worker or a teacher. I never recall wanting to become a nurse. I have been told so many stories by my aunt who helped raised me up that I was actually turned off from ever wanting to become a nurse. Then I had an experience that changed my mind‚ my future and what I will be doing

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    Become a Vegetarian! Shatia Davis General Purpose: To persuade. Specific Purpose: Today‚ I will persuade you why you should become a vegetarian. Thesis statement: I will tell you first where some meat really comes from; second I will tell you how some animals are slaughtered; lastly I will try to persuade you to become a why vegetarian. * Attention-getter: How many people in here eat meat? Well I’m sure some of you can’t imagine a day without meat‚ that’s why I’m here today to persuade

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    Williams English 3 20 March 2012 How to become a Veterinarian: Steps needed to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine In order to become a Veterinarian‚ one must go through a series of steps. Meanwhile‚ the main point is to graduate specializing in Veterinary Medicine. If you want to take the correct path in becoming a Vet‚ the following information is essential to your success. The first steps in preparation to become a Veterinarian begin in High School. Many recourses

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    1. All Foundation Programme students (Old Syllabus 2007 & New Syllabus 2012) passed in December‚ 2012 Session are required to be registered under Executive Programme (New Syllabus 2012) only. 2. June 2013 Foundation examination will be the last examination under foundation programme (old syllabus 2007). From 2013 December attempt‚ all the foundation course students will be switched over to the New Syllabus  (OMR Pattern 2012). 3. The first examination under new syllabus executive programme

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    As Individuals Become Rich‚ Sport Becomes Impoverished Over the years‚ many people involved in sport have been gaining popularity‚ achieving success and most importantly-earning money. With the growing amount of money into their bank accounts‚ they seem to care less about the purity of sport. In my opinion‚ the ones to suffer are the fans and sport itself. We all know that professional athletes are paid a lot of money. But a very small number of us know how much exactly that is

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    A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning vs. To the Virgins‚ to Make Much of Time A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning by John Donne and To the Virgins‚ to Make Much of Time by Robert Herrick share similar writing forms and speakers‚ however‚ their symbolism and themes remain different. Herrick’s poem discusses the shortness of the human lifespan‚ optimistically emphasizing the idea of carpe diem‚ “seize the day”. On the other hand‚ Donne’s poem deals with a more serious subject‚ the separation of the

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