Nina Gonzalez English Composition II – Essay 1 Revision Question 3 Marriage is something that is not for everyone. There are many things that go along with marriage. Some are positive and some are negative. The relationship between two humans is very complicated. For example‚ if a couple does not agree upon something it may cause a fight. As seen in two stories we have covered‚ the relationships are not completely solid. Misunderstandings and secrets often cause Gabriel and Gretta Conroy‚ and Elisa
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for the flowers as if they were her children. Elisa’s clothing in “Chrysanthemums” changes as she goes from masculine to feminine after the visit from Tinker. When the story begins Elisa is wearing a gardening outfit‚ such as heavy shoes‚ thick gloves‚ a man’s hat‚ and an apron. The narrator describes her body as “blocked and heavy.” When tinker visits she soon becomes to feel. She removes some of her clothing revealing her hair and body. She gets tidied up and reveals a new beautiful woman and
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Americans are ingrained with the idea that they have complete freedom in this democratic society. In support of this unlimited liberty‚ they often cite the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution‚ which states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”
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and made of the great valley a closed pot.”(112) also the fence in Elisa garden represents a barrier between her and the outside world. Elisa is shown as powerless and not appreciated by her husband. The author shows this through imagery when the tinker is standing over the fence showing more power while Elisa is on her knees needed to look up to him. Furthermore Elisa owns no property as the farm belongs
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Bethel School District vs. Fraser This case involved a public high school student‚ Matthew Fraser who gave a speech nominating another student for a student elective office. The speech was given at an assembly during school as a part of a school-sponsored educational program in self-government. While giving the speech‚ Fraser referred to his candidate in what the school board called "elaborate‚ graphic‚ and explicit metaphor." After his speech‚ the assistant principal told Fraser that the school
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newspaper that the school sponsors and a public forum is out in the open. It is important because if it was out in the open it wouldn’t be as censored. 9. What distinction does the Court make between the cases of Tinker v. Des Moines and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier? That the students in the Tinker case were protesting and in the Hazelwood case they believed that their rights got taken away. 10. Explain‚ in your own words‚ why the Court believes educators should be able to exercise greater control
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and The Flaw By Phanit Asavanamaung 10B Stories are told in many styles‚ through different medias; all which are to entertain or educate its audience. Christopher Booker‚ the author of the book ’The Seven Basic Plots’‚ introduces the idea of the seven basics categories of any story told. The seven basic archetypes are Over Coming the Monster‚ Rags to Riches‚ The Quest‚ Voyage and Return‚ Comedy‚ Rebirth and Tragedy. Tragedy as one of the seven archetypes‚ are found in any type of stories; from
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comfortably‚ but it is not her ideal life that she is living. Elisa faces this reality when she meets The Tinker. The Tinker is a man who comes on down the road‚ who lives off of repairing pots‚ pans‚ and other utensils. The Tinker in Elisa’s eyes becomes so much more then what he simply is. She sees this man living an adventurous life that she has always wanted to live‚ but has never been able to. The Tinker fascinates her with his way of being‚ but as she tries to insinuate that she is capable of doing
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Randy Miller Professor Robert Stambaugh English 1102 21 February 2012 Boundaries of a Powerful and Beautiful Woman A short story written in 1938 by John Steinbeck named “The Chrysanthemums” has been known over the years in the entire world for being one of the most outstanding and significant stories in literature. Steinbeck created a magnificent story that captures the attention of readers immediately because of the meaning and features of it. The author created a special way to take the reader
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Dress codes were put in place to establish a distraction-free environment for students. And yet‚ they are doing the opposite‚ and thus‚ modifying or eliminating them would be most logical. The first dress code discussion developed in the Tinker v. Des Moines case in 1969. In the case‚ students planned to wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War. The students were informed that there would be punishments if they followed through‚ and when the students did‚ they were then promptly
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