Tim Yang 4/2/13 JPN 211 During the Buffalo Film Seminar of Grave of the Fireflies by Isao Takahata‚ one can see World War II from the viewpoint and experiences of a Japanese survivor (Akiyuki Nosaka). The movie is about Seita‚ a sixteen years old boy‚ and Setsuko‚ his younger sister‚ and how they were forced to struggle in order to survive in the widespread famine and the heartless indifference of their extended family members and countrymen. Their mother died early in movie‚ after suffering
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To Kill A Mockingbird First‚ Lee reveals to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence. For example‚ Jem displays innocence throughout the novel‚ but as he matures‚ he slowly realizes the harsh reality of the world. At the trial‚ Jem believes Atticus has easily and successfully defended Tom Robinson; there should be no reason to find him guilty with the evidence that has been provided. When Jem learns of the verdict‚ “his face was streaked with angry tears... It ain’t right he muttered” (212)
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evidence that Mayella Ewell was raped. When the jury of all Caucasian men decide to vote if Tom Robinson is guilty or not‚ they all vote guilty only because Tom Robinson is black. “I shut my eyes. Judge Taylor was polling the jury: Guilty…Guilty…Guilty…Pg 211”‚ this quote shows that the jury did vote Tom Robinson 100% guilty. Another quote from the book that proves the racism and prejudice is “They said if he’d had two good arms he’d have made it‚ he was moving that fast. Seventeen bullet holes in him Pg
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friendship is giving of oneself without receiving. The Templar shows his selflessness when Nathan offers the Templar riches for rescuing his daughter from a fire‚ but the Templar declines any praise with anti-Semitic insults‚ "Permit what‚ Jew?" (211). The Templar’s refusal‚ although harsh‚ seemed to affirm the goodness Nathan saw in the young man‚ "A modest greatness would hide behind the monstrous‚ merely to escape admiration" (212). The lengths the Templar went to in order to save a life is
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The Similarities and Differences of 17th Century Japan and Europe (1500 to 1700) Japan‚ from 1500 to almost 1700‚ was undergoing a major transformation. The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius Loyola and approved by Pope Paul III as a religious order within the Catholic Church in 1540. Francis Xavier was the first Jesuit sent to preach religion outside of Europe. Three Portuguese traders whose ship was blown to Japan in 1542 or 1543 are the first
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International Economics‚ 9e (Krugman et al.) Chapter 9 The Instruments of Trade Policy 9.1 Basic Tariff Analysis 1) Specific tariffs are A) import taxes stated in specific legal statutes. B) import taxes calculated as a fixed charge for each unit of imported goods. C) import taxes calculated as a fraction of the value of the imported goods. D) the same as import quotas. E) import taxes calculated based solely on the origin country. Answer: B Page Ref: 192-198 Difficulty: Easy
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Prior to EDU 211 I did not pay much attention to my race or that being white meant I have a different privilege than other colored skin people. Growing up in a predominantly white community‚ where I can literally count on one hand the amount of people who are not white‚ I never felt different. It reminds me of when I graduated from high school and the newspaper had the seniors write a profile about themselves and the first question was describe yourself. I remember writing that I am tall‚ athletic
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Szpilman and Wilm Hosenfeld." Epilogue. The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man ’s Survival in Warsaw‚ 1939-1945. New York: Picador‚ 1999. 211-22. Print. - - -. "A Bridge between Wladyslaw Szpilman and Wilm Hosenfeld." Epilogue. The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man ’s Survival in Warsaw‚ 1939-1945. New York: Picador‚ 1999. 211-22. Print. Polanski‚ Roman‚ dir. The Pianist. R.P. Productions‚ 2002. Film. - - -‚ dir. The Pianist. R.P. Productions‚ 2002. Film. Szpilman‚ Wladyslaw
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Obesity: Contributing Factors Carla Watson ABS 200: Introduction to Applied Behavioral Sciences Instructor: Michael Millard July 7‚ 2013 Obesity: Contributing Factors I. Introduction 1. Introduction Statement - Imagine being a parent‚ friend or spouse to someone who is obese. Obese people are viewed as lazy with no self control. However‚ the truth be told: 68.8% of adults are overweight/obese; 35.7 are obese; 31.8% of children/adolescents are overweight/obese; 16.9% are obese; 30.4% of preschoolers
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disgusted that colleges are not trying to stop these “stupid traditions” in Randall’s mind. She states “Today’s traditions are more likely to involve nudity‚ fire‚ and intoxicants and be closely monitored by publicity-wary administrators” (Randall‚ 211). This quote shows the disappointment for college students and their traditions. Randall is saying there are not any traditions which are good for the university‚ or the people that participate. Randall implies that these traditions are embarrassing
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