A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens directed by Geri Neylan performed by Jaguar Theater‚ was one of the best experiences watching a play. The play drew me in by the amazing set that I got to see on a daily basis during drama. I also have been wanting to attend a play at Kimball. Another thing that drew my attention to this play was that I had seen the movie a while back and thought it would be better to see it in person. A Christmas Carol is a melodrama based on the foul business owner Ebeneezer
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during the 19th century. One of these characters is Mr. Pumblechook‚ who embodies the obsessive yearn of individuals in Victorian England for social improvement. His numerous and comical encounters with the main character of the novel‚ Pip‚ are thought-provoking and induce the reader to ponder upon the snobbery‚ ambition‚ and hypocrisy present in an England where social status was more important than integrity. When Pip is a child and a commoner‚ Mr. Pumblechook always prods him with condescending
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a fifth grader‚ I have a teacher named Mr. Wolfe. We do math‚ reading‚ and all the normal stuff‚ but I noticed something that is abnormal. There are always clumps of fur on his chair‚ and when he smiles‚ his teeth are very sharp! I also noticed he makes strange sounds during the time of a full moon. It’s like a growling and snorting type of sound. It sounds quite scary! This caused me to get very suspicious. I’m not the only one who has suspicions about Mr. Wolfe. My classmates have also noticed
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The true description of Scrooge first appears about quarter way through the book‚ before then there are only a few minor references to his character. The description begins metaphorically as it features the words " A tight-fisted hand at the grindstone". Its metaphorical because it is trying to portray that Scrooge is literally as tight as the hand to the grindstone. Then soon after this seven adjectives follow‚ " Squeezing‚ Wrenching‚ Grasping‚ Scraping‚ Clutching‚ Covetous‚ Old sinner". They are
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How Old Is too Old? In Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder‚ women of the Lakashi tribe have had the capability to conceive children until they die. Medical science should not attempt to make this possible for all women. Modern science needs to stop trying to improve human reproduction and let nature take its course. Just because giving birth at an elderly age can be done doesn’t mean that it should be done. Menopause should be the ending of women’s reproductive years. Dr. Swenson‚ a professor was
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Carol Meyer’s translation of Genesis reads similar to the NRSV version translation. The main difference I see comes from the neutral phrasings used for the first human prior to the “cosmic surgery‚” where the first human would become a man and a woman‚ Adam and Eve. One issue with the Meyer translation that I found unsatisfactory is the use of neutral pronouns. This is a nit-picky issue for me because the neutral phrasing might translate better‚ tone wise‚ in the original tongue of the writing. However
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importantly of all a writer. Through numerous marriages‚ divorces‚ deaths‚ and personal crises‚ Porter established herself as accomplished author. Porter’s collection of works includes: short stories‚ short storie collcetions‚ short novels‚ novels‚ and essays. Katherine Anne Porter brought her reader’s into her stories by using precise details and symbols‚ a clear-cut insight into human behavior‚ and the darker side of the human spirit. She used her life‚ experiences‚ and morals to help shape the way
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The pragmatic Charlotte Lucas does not have a romantic concept of matrimony‚ however deems marriage to the most disagreeable‚ pompous‚ Mr Collins as the best alternative for a ‘woman of small fortune’ in her society. Through her dispassionate materialistic rhetoric she states; ‘I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr Collins character‚ connections‚ and situation in life‚ I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair‚ as most people can boast on entering the marriage state
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson leaves the reader to ponder whether not Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the same person or two different people. The book describes several commonalities and differences between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The differences and commonalities are not just found in the physical description of the characters but also in their personalities and their actions. It is my opinion that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are in fact one person with two separate
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English 12 January 2‚ 2013 A Christmas Carol In A Christmas Story by Charles Dickens the main character Ebenezer Scrooge is a sour old man who is in for a rude awakening. In the book Ebenezer Scrooge seeks redemption in order to avoid a tragic future that lies ahead. Scrooge undergoes many hard times in his past which lead him to such a lonely life filled with only his work. He is extremely miserable and hates the Christmas season; he believes that all the festivities are a waste of time
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