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    Obsession for fairer complexion in the sub-continent Table of Contents Page No. 1. Objective………………………………………………………2 2. Hypothesis……………………………………………………..2 3. Methodology…………………………………………………..2 4. Introduction……………………………………………………4 5. Root of Obsession for being fair………………………………5 6. Fair Skin and Marriage………………………………………...7 7. Fair Consciousness among Male………………………………7

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    Worth Playing Lottery

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    Is it worth playing the lottery to strike it rich with hundreds‚ millions‚ or even billions of dollars? According to Google‚ a lottery is means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and rewarding the winners with money who were chosen at random. Some lotteries are different from others depending on the game‚ the amount of cash that can be won‚ and even the amount of people participating in it. All of them have one thing in common though: The only way of winning is by chance. This impacts society

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    Frankenstein/ Blade Runner

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    This is distinct in the study of Mary Shelley’s 1818 Horror Science Fiction Print Novel‚ Frankenstein‚ written during the industrial revolution and Ridley Scott’s 1982 Action Science Fiction film Blade Runner‚ written as Social disillusionment and Environmental concerns became the prominent public issue. The idea of Science Playing God is emulated in both Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Firstly in Frankenstein the obvious notion is explored through Victor’s scientific construction of a human from

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    Baseball has many tricks and tips which can improve playing. These tricks or strategies can be used to win the game. They require team effort so contribution from all players is a must. As kids love this sport there is no problem of team spirit. Stealing base strategy can be used in a game play. For this you need to practice it first and then apply it in the game. Training is important as you get to know how every move should be made while playing baseball. Here you can afford to make mistakes as correction

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    today with numerous outlets such as Instagram and YouTube‚ being influential can be achieved without great effort. However‚ the want to leave a legacy causes further isolation in society. This can be seen in the book Frankenstein‚ mostly evident with the characters Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton. Through Robert Walton’s letter‚ it’s obvious that Walton aspires to leave a legacy. He aspires (Don’t know a word to “discover a place unknown” that way he will be remembered for generations

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    individual pursuit of the truth and the church‚ in what can only be described as an authoritarian society. The subject for debate I will be discussing is whether it is against ethical conduct to challenge such widely held religious beliefs in the name of science. As religion lay at the centre of society in Rome‚ the question is brought up whether people can be morally sound if they go against their religion for any reason. However‚ as a dedicated scientist Galileo values scientific knowledge and can

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    The pursuit of happiness is one of the fundamental rights that Thomas Jefferson wrote in the American Declaration of Independence. Individuals have the right to life‚ liberty‚ and to the happiness. People have different perspectives of what happiness is‚ but it is clear in the nation’s Declaration of independence that it could be pursued by everyone. The film The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama produced by and starring Will Smith. The main character of the film is inspired

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    sometimes go awry. Victor Frankenstein meant well when he envisioned his skills as a scientist curing diseases. By experimenting with life‚ his creation was to help others. Whereas his man-made entity was supposedly his humanitarian contribution‚ Victor Frankenstein’s lack of basic humane treatment towards his creation showcased Victor as the monster. Unfortunately‚ the actions of Victor Frankenstein went contrary to his intent. Victor’s addiction to knowledge became an obsession and eventually controlled

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    Characters’ Identity in Frankenstein Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a story about a scientist and the monster that he created. The scientist and the monster in the story keep trying to find their places in the society. In the story‚ one of main topics is the pursuit of self-definition. Victor Frankenstein is the scientist who creates the monster. When he discovers he has the ability to give life to death‚ he is excited and his body is full of energy to pursue his goal. Victor described his excitement:

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    Context In Frankenstein

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    context of a text often represents the greatest influence on its meaning as it provides a reflection of the social values and beliefs held at the time. Mary Shelley’s epistolary novel Frankenstein

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