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    play was entitled “The Importance of Being Earnest”. In Wilde’s play “The Importance of Being Earnest”‚ Wilde uses comical satire to describe the high society class of the Victorian era‚ were image and social status is important as breathing. “The Importance of Being Earnest” play brought about “light comedy” (Bastiat 53) and the satirical humor that allowed one the look of how marriage‚ the nature of marriage‚ and love makes men like Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing (Ernest)‚ able to keep up a

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    autobiography as a novel or play using characters similar to ones in his own life‚ as he has. In The Importance of Being Earnest‚ Algernon Moncrieff defies the Victorian upper class society by using his alter egos‚ Bunbury and Ernest‚ to appropriate his bad behavior and ultimately obtain what his desires. Algernon is a reflection of the play’s author Oscar Wilde as he learns about the importance of truth while working through his society-shaped id‚ ego‚ and superego. Faced with making decisions that

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    From a very young age I was taught that being Italian is so much more than a race. Being Italian means being family oriented. It means understanding the scarifies made to get where you are‚ and never forgetting where you came from. Being Italian means caring for loved ones more than yourself. But above all‚ being Italian is about being loyal. Though my Italian blood comes only from my fathers side of the family‚ our Italian heritage is ever-present. Both my mother and my father worked very hard

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    elements as follows: 1. An Internal Security Response Team (ISRT). 2. An External Security Response Team (ESRT)/Area Supervisor Know Post Responsibilities 1.1. General Duties and Responsibilities of Posts and Patrols.1.1.1. Immediately upon being posted‚ read and comply with your Special Security Instructions (SSI)‚ inspect the gate shack and/or vehicle‚ and all equipment associated with the post (e.g.‚ map‚ grid disk‚ OIs‚ SSIs‚ fire extinguisher‚ etc.). Report discrepancies or deficiencies

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     they can do anything they want‚  even change the world. This relates a lot to being a middle school teacher because they have the  power to change the world by teaching one student the things they will need for every day later  on in life. Education has been around since prehistoric times‚ when young boys and girls got  their practical education in the ways to hunt‚ gather food‚ and find or build shelter. When being a  teacher‚ a person should have many skills including‚ patience‚ organization‚ and obviously the 

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    system is highly recommended. Planning for what is to come is also important for individuals hoping to feel more in control and organized. Making reachable goals and realistic plans about the future gave provide a sense of mental relief. Additionally‚ being organized about the future makes goals easier to reach. Organizing all of the aforementioned areas of your life can be a daunting task. However‚ there are many methods to achieving success. Making a list of things to do is a great approach. By organizing

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    Being organized is vital. Being organized makes life easier‚ makes it less likely to lose things and saves a lot of time. Three examples will show you why. It is essential for many important things like school or works‚ and even everyday things‚ like doing bills or remembering events. First of all‚ Organization can prove to be helpful‚ making life easier. It’s 6 o’clock in the morning; both Bill and Ted are already running late for work. Bill has enough time to look for his shoes‚ but he just can’t

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    take your obligations towards others seriously. Being late to work not only affects you but it can also affect your co-workers/battle buddies. Showing up on time shows that you are a valued asset. These select things can help you see why being on time is a highly important thing in the place of duty‚ and many other aspects of your life. No one likes to be sittng there‚ waiting for someone and wondering if they are going to show up at all. Being late can show lack of professionalism in your work

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    rehearsal for the musical every day; several important deadlines were coming up; and‚ most importantly‚ I hadn’t heard from my camp yet about being accepted into the Aide/CIT program. The camp director‚ Claudia‚ had said she would send out the rejection and acceptance letters nearly a week before‚ but I had yet to receive so much as an empty envelope. Being an Aide had been my dream ever since I started going to camp six years prior and had let my role models inspire me. While the Aides are still

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    always been. The person who locked herself in the shadows for protection." She clasps my hands in earnest. "You can’t hide away forever. You’re stronger than that. I can’t make you do anything‚ but I know you’ll do what you think is best. And despite being afraid of getting hurt‚ do you want to know the real reason you’re probably upset?" "What’s the reason?" I mumble like a little girl. This felt like old times. My mom cooking my favorite breakfast whenever I’m upset and talking me through my

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