In the short story “I Stand Here Ironing‚” by Tillie Olsen‚ the characterization of the mother and the mother’s attitudes toward her daughter are made apparent through the use of narrative techniques and other resources of language. The narrator uses symbolism‚ flashback‚ and repetition to show a bereft mother who feels helpless in the decisions regarding her daughter and her hopefully bright future. The first sentence of the excerpt “I stand here ironing‚ and what you asked me moves tormented
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Mortgage Loans in Philadelphia‚ PA The financial collapse that took place toward the end of the last decade took a devastating toll on the housing market across the country. The subprime lending practices of banks had created a huge inflated bubble that was constantly expanding with debt created by people who did not have the viable means to pay it off. Subsequently‚ the recovery that the country has experienced across the board‚ has produced more stringent lending practices that has resulted in
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experiences I have ever had was the first time I was a volunteer teacher. At first‚ I thought it would be a piece of cake for a sophomore to handle. However‚ it was an embarrassing and frustrating experience. What went wrong? Even after I asked them to be quiet several times‚ the students still kept talking. So I became more and more nervous‚ and spoke faster and faster. After a while‚ I just hoped the bell would ring. After that class‚ I was extremely depressed and doubted whether I could continue
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ironing board‚ helpless before the iron” (Olsen‚ 1961). A touching sentiment that grabs ahold of a heart of the audience‚ because it as distressing as it sounds it comes a little too late. A story portrayal of a mother and daughter’s relationship‚ as well as a daughter’s devaluation during those times is tear-jerking. I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen is a representation of true emotion and somewhat guilt or the lack of‚ during a period when times were challenging. The point-of-view‚ setting
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Theme and Symbols of “I used to live here once” ENG125 Introduction to Literature Instructor 10/1/2012 Theme and Symbols of “I used to live here once” The story “I used to live here once” is a short story based on a woman’s journey returning to a place she once called home. The author uses symbols throughout the story to demonstrate to the reader that the woman is no longer alive. The ultimate theme is not discovered until the end of the story. The purpose of this paper will be to discuss
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America is debatably one of the best countries in the world. There are lots of beautiful sights‚ diversity‚ opportunities‚ etc. Many people from different countries wish to come to the US for some of these reasons‚ but mostly to live the American Dream. They want the freedom and the accomplishment. Being a person living in the United States today means that we deserve equal opportunity for success‚ basic freedoms‚ and respect for diverse opinions. Many immigrants often refer to America as “The
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Before the Philadelphia Convention in 1778‚ individual states had their own constitutions. Some only a few short pages in length‚ others up to one hundred pages long. Religious beliefs and statuses were something of importance. It was referenced when it came to choosing a representative that will attend the convention‚ established in the oath the representative had to take to hold office‚ and later was seen to make decisions for the revised constitution. Several states had no official establishment
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Patrol Studies Summaries: The Philadelphia Foot Patrol Experiment (2009)and Atlantic City‚ New Jersey‚ Cooperative Policing Partnership (1994) Jasmine Glenn American InterContinental University Abstract Police Patrol is the backbone of most police departments .On patrol‚ a police officer makes rounds in a specific area called a beat. Officers usually ride in cars but can sometimes be seen on foot. Previous studies of foot patrol indicate that these patrols are costly and do not reduce crime
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With the herald of the idea of postmodernism in this deconstruction of the question of “Why am I here?” being present to digest. To represent this idea is the story of Chris McCandless‚ as told in the book Into the Wild. The story actually begins quite late in the journey of Chris McCandless with him meeting a truck driver who gives him a lift‚ named Jim Gilliam. The story from there moves around from here to after his death‚ covering his high school days and even the life of the author himself.
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The same could be said for humor that is written and humor that is acted out on stage right in front of you; one is grey the other has color. It was surprising‚ however‚ that after reading Bill Bryson’s collection of newspaper columns I’m a Stranger Here Myself‚ and watching Seinfeld’s I’m Telling you for the Last Time standup comedy‚ a definitive victor was not easily distinguishable and the true nit picking began. Is it Bryson’s wit and finely tuned eye for humor that distinguishes him from Seinfeld’s
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