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    will always sacrifice for the one’s whom you love”. And I truly believe that; love and sacrifice is a big part of what makes up a relationship. There are the sacrifices love‚ the sacrifice of Christ‚ and the sacrifice that is put into place during a life or death situation. The first type of sacrifice is to surrender for the one’s you love. To sacrifice something for someone your love has to be strong. For example‚ in the story “The Gift of the Magi”‚ both the woman and the man give up something

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    Barriers to belong (The Simple Gift) Experiences * Billy has experienced growing up in a dysfunctional family. His father is abusive and neglects * Billy feels no regret for leaving his father since there is a lock of love * Billy feels alienated or out of place at school and his community; he hates both- yet billy loves Westfield (he feels at home here) * Billy is estranged from his father because his father is uncaring and abusive * Billy appreciates the hospitality of Ernie

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    peaceful and fair chief. Historically‚ Cochise was a chief of Southern Chiricahua Apaches. He has led numerous raids on the settlers living near the frontier between traditional Indians’ land and both American’s and Mexican’s lands. In the story “the Gift of Cochise”‚ Cochise and his warriors attack the little village and kill seven men. Cochise‚ as he enters in Angie’s cabin‚ decides not to kill Angie and her two children. He leaves her in her home‚ living peacefully. This representation is ironical

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    that can relate to the novel ‘ The simple Gift’ by Steven Herrick and the poem ‘ Refugees blues’ by WH Auden. In the novel ‘ the simple gift’ conveys in the statement ‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich experiences of belonging’ whereas in the poem ‘ refuges blues’ conveys ‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can limit their experiences of belonging ’. In the novel ‘the simple gift’ we are able to witness an individual’s (billy)

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    The Gift of the Magi shows many ironic aspects. How Della adores her hair‚ thinking so highly that no queen jewels could ever match the beauty of her hair. Or how Jim thinks his watch is so priceless that no king could ever have such a jewel‚ but when wanting to show their affection to one another they sell their priceless jewels just to find out that they each sold their priceless jewels to get something for one another. One a comb for the now missing hair‚ the other a golden chain for the now sold

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    to people or a place is important to individuals as it helps them develop a sense of security and identity. This statement can be seen throughout various texts but is undoubtedly shown through the texts ‘The Simple Gift’ and ‘A Child Called IT’. The free verse novel ‘The Simple Gift’ is about Billy Luckett‚ a sixteen-year-old boy who decides to leave home‚ as he felt he was isolated from everyone else. Billy finds his security‚ peace and identity in the natural environment but is also shown throughout

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    to help create description that he would be unable to when using just regular language. The stories The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst‚ Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut‚ and The Gift of the Magi

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    Reminds Readers (and Revellers) What Christmas Is All About Through various “word gifts”‚ the author instills in readers the authentic definition of the occasion: a threefold gift of love‚ family‚ and faith. The Gift (Xulon Press‚ 2015) by Lila Ellexson Senter offers readers a rare opportunity to appreciate Christmas through certain forms of literature and visual arts. The book makes a wonderful and meaningful gift to anyone who would bother to flip the pages and digest its contents: the book is

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    America’s Gift to My Generation-Rough Draft In America‚ freedom is the gift to my generation. Speak freely‚ vote‚ or purchase whatever you want. It’s a responsibility such as driving safely‚ keeping a job‚ and serving in a jury with other citizens. Freedom is a choice of who you want to be‚ where you want to work hand‚ and how you will act in this world is it true that this world is it true that this precious gift‚ this box loaded with golden treasure‚ has been paid for by the sacrifice of others

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    Commentary on ‘A Gift’ by Rahila Gupta The story is an interior monologue that traces the feelings and emotions of a relationship between two women. It is a very reflective piece or work that is written in first person narration. We are not aware of the identity of the narrator. The title of the story contradicts the story. A gift is given to someone out of happiness and that which has good memories that which stays with a person forever. But here the story is called a gift which is very sad

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