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    discussion of a text as writing‚ thus the  term literary‚ which means “having to do  with letters.” • This will involve the use of certain  concepts that are very specifically  associated with literature. Important Literary Concepts • The Basics – Plot – Setting – Narration/point of  view – Characterization – Symbol  – Metaphor – Genre – Irony/ambiguity • Other key concepts – Historical context – Social‚ political‚  economic contexts – Ideology – Multiple voices – Various critical  orientations – Literary theory How Can

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    What themes‚ moods‚ and trends are captured by the chapter title “From Camelot to Watergate”? Provide specific examples that support your conclusion. The Chapter’s title from Camelot to Watergate captures numerous impactful events in American history from 1961 -1975. The title shows how the mood of society went from joyous and lighthearted under Kennedy’s leadership to serious and suspenseful under Nixon’s leadership. For Example‚ Kennedy encouraged Americans adults and children to become active

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    In 1974‚ former President Richard Nixon‚ was sent to court because he had been accused for the cover up the Watergate incident. By the year 1972‚ Richard Nixon was up for reelection as President. At the time‚ our country was still greatly affected by the actions and outcome of the Vietnam War. This cause our nation to be angry and deeply divided. Nixon was highly motivated to take aggressive action to ensure his success in becoming President. On June 17‚ 1972 a group of men from Nixon’s party were

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    in life is nice and easy.” Mia lost her parents and brother. Mia has to make a decision between life and death. Mia got into a big car accident that put her in a coma. Point of View This book is told in the point of view of first person. Mia tells the story through her own eyes. The author also says “I” and “we”. The point of view of this story helps the reader understand how Mia feels and shows us what she sees through her own eyes. If the author were to chose third-person

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    trust the government just about always or most of the time.” The government had saved the country from the Great Depression and won World War II. The government was using its power to bring positive social change. However‚ by 1974 only a third of Americans trusted the government because of the Watergate Scandal. “The Watergate episode cast great doubt on the integrity and trustworthiness of the government‚ especially when combined with other developments that undermined public trust‚ including the

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    Early Life Richard Milhous Nixon grew up in Yorba‚ California the son of Quakers Frank and Hannah Nixon. During Nixon ’s childhood in Yorba‚ the family was always on the edge of poverty. The lemon grove was unfruitful‚ and there was little money for anything beyond food and clothing for the growing family. The Nixons never ate in a restaurant or took even a brief vacation. Nixon ’s early life was one of boyish stubbornness. He swam in the dangerous Anaheim Canal in spite of repeated warnings from

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    Watergate Scandal (Newspaper) Watergate was a tragic event that became a downfall for many people in the White House‚ and it cost a lot of careers too. One afternoon burglars broke in the Democratic Headquarters at the Watergate complex‚ but in fact‚ it was a former CIA agent named James McCord. He was also an advocate for the re-election of President Nixon which brings many questions to mind. The committee tried to spy on the democratic headquarters by placing listening devices in the offices

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    Many people fail to realize that Nixon had accomplished some impressive feats as a president. Instead‚ they all choose to look at negative things such as the Watergate Scandal and the fact that he was one of the few presidents to be impeached. While these are important aspects of his presidency‚ it is only right that Nixon’s accomplishments should be addressed as well. Richard Nixon was a president associated with controversy and deceit; however he was regarded as an able and versatile

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    The Watergate scandal was known to be the most infamous political affair in United States history. The event leading up to this scandal was the break in on June 17‚ 1972 at the Watergate Hotel located in Washington D.C. It all happened when five burglars broke into the democratic building to help reelect the president by wire tapping the system. They needed information to tamper with the election‚ and allow Nixon to win. The first people to report were Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. Finally the

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    Explore the similarities and differences between the tragic journey of Richard Nixon(Frost/Nixon) and Joe Keller(all my sons). Firstly both Joe Keller and Richard Nixon have the tragic characteristic of ’greed’‚ or always wanting something more than they already have‚ Nixon being involved in the watergate scandal and trying to cover up his part in all of it‚’ it’s true‚ I made mistakes. Horrendous ones- ones which are not worthy of a president’. Similarly‚ Keller‚ was greedy when he didn’t want

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