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    materiality or spirituality. On the contrary‚ Tim O’Brien on “The Things They Carried” and Louise Erdrich in “The Red Convertible” write about the meaning of symbolism. Symbolism can be an object that we have a deep connection to depending on the circumstances we are in. In “The Red Convertible” Louise Erdrich describes the relationship of Lyman and Henry when they both buy a red convertible. The car becomes a symbol of their connection as brothers‚ but also the car foreshadows Henry’s health after he

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    “On the Rainy River” The short story “On the Rainy River” is an integral chapter in the memoir The Things They Carried written by William Timothy O’Brien. The short story is written through the perspective of O’Brien in present day and as a young man faced with a draft notice for the Vietnam War. In “On the Rainy River‚” O’Brien portrays the importance of bravery of individuals in the society through the use of symbolism‚ powerful tone‚ reflective point of view‚ narrative devices‚ and through the

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    NAYLECIA CHERRY 6767 Bennington Rd. Houston‚ Texas 77028 Tel: 405-512-1012 Email: ncherry88@hotmail.com I am a reliable and an extremely determined individual‚ as well as a very proud mother of two. I have a very extensive work experience in customer service. Because this is a growing field I am always willing to learn new things and develop my work ethics in a professional work environment.WORK HISTORY Telemarketing Sales Agent Aug 2009-Nov 2009    TCIM Services Inc. Edmond‚ Oklahoma I placed

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    The Red Convertible The story is about a young boy by the name of Lyman and his older brother Henry. The relationship between the two boys seems to very close‚ they do everything together. At the beginning of the story Lyman states how he has always been lucky‚ especially when it came to making money. He was a dish washer who worked his way up to being part owner of a restaurant until a tornado knocked it down‚ however Lyman gives the image as he still is lucky. Lyman and Henry notice a red

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    ways. In “On the Rainy River”‚ Tim writes about facing the decision to fight in a war he didn’t believe in or flee to canada. In “How to Tell a True War Story” Tim writes about what he believes a true war story is all about. In “Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong” Rat Kiley tells a story about a woman who gets sent to Vietnam on request of her boyfriend‚ a medic in the war. Each of these stories has instances where there is no right or wrong answer in different ways. “On the Rainy River” deals with Tim’s

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    “War and its aftermath” In Louise Edrich’s short essay‚ “The Red Convertible‚” she exposes the horror of the war that impose on the relationship of the two brothers‚ Henry and Lyman. Edrich uses symbolism to reveal the struggle and hardship Henry brings home from the war of Vietnam. She also shows Lyman’s difficulties while separating from his brother and his attempt to build the close relationship between them. She uses pathos in this short story to describe the theme of emotional disorder that

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    from something‚ or someone‚ for a certain long period of time‚ at least some point in his or her life. Anyone that has to go through that would have the fear of change; the kind of change that most would not be happy with. In the short story The Red Convertible‚ written by Louise Erdrich‚ there were two brothers who went through the same problem. Henry and Lyman had a close brotherly bond relationship‚ going through adventures together with the car they bought with their money combined. One day‚ Henry

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    Kelly Taucher ENG 102 The Color Red In the short story “The Red Convertible‚” Louise Erdrich depicts the relationship of two brothers‚ Lyman and Henry‚ who experience first-hand the reality of a soldier coming home from war. Erdrich uses the condition of the convertible the brother’s purchase together to reflect the status of their relationship. The red Olds represents their initial relationship‚ the togetherness they create from having it and eventually the disconnection of their bond after

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    Insurance Claims Everyday business owners face many risk accidents‚ crimes‚ bad weather‚ fires‚ and injuries. Many businesses can go for years without having to filling an insurance claim‚ but when the need arises many regret they don’t know what to do. To prepare for these claims our organizations will have to prepare themselves. To prepare organizations must plan‚ report‚ and follow up on any incidents. All business owners and employees must have training for disaster plans and reporting issues

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    Symbolism of the Color Red in the Red Convertible The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich is more than an emotional story about the lives of two brothers who grew up together on an Indian reservation. She uses a writing style that allows the reader to understand the text‚ while providing the opportunity to read into the story. Erdrich uses metaphors‚ symbols‚ imagery to describe and define the brothers Henry and Lyman’s relationship. The two brothers purchased the red convertible together. The purchase

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