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    Analysis of A Doll’s House by Henrick Ibsen Shira Simmons South University Online Kris Shelton March 12‚ 2013 A Doll’s House has several high points that lead up to what I’ve considered the most defining moment. When Torvald finally reads the letter Krogstad (a fellow schoolmate and an employee at the bank) wrote revealing that it was not from Nora’s father that she borrowed money‚ but from him‚ what follows was totally unexpected by me. It seems that the situation

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    Michael Jordan

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    Michael Jordan n Michael Jordan‚ also known as Air Jordan‚ Black Cat‚ or MJ‚ was born February 17‚ 1963 in Brooklyn New York. For a man who got cut from his sophomore basketball team‚ Michael Jordan truly did start from the bottom and rise up to become bigger than basketball itself. Jordan led the Bulls to six championship games and received five All-Star MVP’s becoming the most decorated basketball player in NBA history. Growing up in North Carolina Jordan spent all of his free time on the

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    of immigrants thanks to the welcoming Statue of Liberty and her peaceful message. That sanctuary the immigrant sheltered himself in will ensure his prodigy of a free Country that allowed his father to build himself up. Individual freedoms are prized possessions in the Western world. Every day we hear about atrocities in third world countries and not one American can really picture what that might be like because our individual freedoms are protected with laws and regulations. The first Anglos to colonize

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    thought of as the result of long term experiences and short term circumstances. Symptoms of Suicidal Behavior Most Suicides can be prevented. About 75 percent of suicidal students give some kind of warning. Some signs may be the giving away of prized possessions‚ living alone‚ a radical change in the person’s lifestyle and the loss of something very important are among a number of these signs. Emotional signs – dull‚ tired‚ empty‚ sad‚ numb feelings‚ with little or no pleasure delivered from ordinarily

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    king “grasp(s) what is always the same in all respects‚” and ordinary men “wander among the many things that vary in every sort of way” (Phi Theta Kappa‚ 2006‚ p.4). A leader must be able to act as a guardian; he must watch over the city’s most prized possession‚ their constitution. He must be keen-sighted and never blind; he must be able to touch on any topic there is. Plato’s ideal leader must be superior in virtue than the common man. He must have experienced more in order to truly know more. He must

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    My Room

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    There is an old proverb which states "When you are a child‚ your room is the world to you." I believe this is a very true statement and applies to most children. In a room of his own a boy can become whatever he likes and make his surroundings fit that idea or "theme" if you will. I have grown out of these childhood fancies‚ but still have an evident theme controlling this place where I spend my time.  As one walks into my room a large black and white skin catches the eye. This tapestry reveals

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    People might prepare in different interesting ways and they do it even if it is hard to. In The Outsiders‚ Ponyboy says‚ “ ‘ Oh no!’ My hand flew to my hair . ‘Not my hair!’” (Hinton 71). Ponyboy had to cut his “ Prized possession” (hair) to make sure no one realizes it is hime. Again sometimes people people foreshadow another’s future and then they try to keep their loved ones safe. Even so‚ “ So gladly she was bidden ‚ but dipped him head first in the dark and bitter

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    In John Steinbeck’s classic novel Of Mice and Men we are left with a question‚ “Now what do you suppose is eatin’ them two?” At the time Carlson did not understand the pain that George was going through after shooting his best friend. Many people also aren’t aware that John Steinbeck wasn’t just trying to tell a story but he was also trying to focus on the many injustices that surrounded him. Monumental topics like racism‚ sexism ageism‚ and discrimination towards the mentally slow. Constantly we

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    so he would say Biff was a star football player for his high school‚ and had several colleges looking at him. He had everything in line to become successful‚ and all he had to do was pass all of his classes during school. He was his father’s prized possession. Biff was not the smartest kid‚ nor did he really ever care about school. Biff and Happy’s cousin‚ Bernard‚ is a very intelligent person‚ and he lets Biff copy off of him for tests so that Biff could pass his

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    A Girls Best Friend

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    Darkness was something I was familiar with after the long hours of being flaunted around by my mistress. Sadly‚ this short time frame of rest was nothing to celebrate. In a few hours it would all begin without hesitation‚ and would be able to show myself off again. For so long‚ I have not wanted to leave my mistress. She tells me I am her favorite‚ but yet I am so afraid she will find someone else to wear across her breast. Someone else to flaunt and show off. I wish I could release this horrible

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