To me the most interesting character in this book so far is Piscine or Pi’s dad‚ Mr. Patel. In chapter 8 (pages 31-39)‚ page 35‚ “I heard two things at the moment: Father saying “Never forget this lesson” as he looked on grimly; and the bleating of the goat.” This scene really characterizes Mr. Patel and showing just how brutal the wild life can be. This was a very strong teaching technique at the time considering Pi was only 8 years old at the time. To see a Bengal tiger‚ maul a goat like that at
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Characters: Donalbain: Malcolm’s brother who early in the play fled to Ireland after his father’s (Duncan)death. He is not seen the remainder of the play‚ until now. Witches: The 3 troublesome sisters who plagued MacBeth and contributed to his downfall for their own pleasure. Macbeth: Act VI‚ Scene 1 Setting: Desolate rocky plain near Malcom’s Castle in Scotland. Donalbain meets the witches. [Enter alone on horseback with sword and supplies] Donalbain: Malcolm dines tonight as the rightful
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ii. “Stand and unfold yourself.” 2. Omissions: a. “Whether in sea or fire‚ in earth or air‚ Th’ extravagant and erring spirit hies To his confine‚ and of the truth herein This present object made probation.” b. “When yond same star that’s westward from the pole Had made his course t’ illume that part of heaven” 3. Stichomythia: a. “Why‚ what should be the fear? I do not set my life in a pin’s fee‚ And for my soul—what can it do to that‚ Being a thing immortal as itself? It waves me forth again.
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job. Dad says‚ Och‚ Angela‚ puts on his cap and goes for a long walk. EXPLANATION FOR QUOTATION 2 >> I know when Dad does the bad thing. I know when he drinks the dole money and Mam is desperate and has to beg . . . but I don’t want to back away from him and run to Mam. How can I do that when I’m up with him early every morning with the whole world asleep? EXPLANATION FOR QUOTATION 3 >> Mam turns toward the dead ashes in the fire and sucks at the last bit of goodness in the Woodbine butt caught
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*** An affinity for men and women alike‚ a fate strung together with emotions and suchlike‚ they are part of the Sin-Bearer‚ the Hero Summoner‚ the burdened sacrifice who will never be remembered. - Anonymous *** “A great disaster shall befall upon us.” Beard as white and clean as his robes‚ a middle-aged man steps forward‚ raising his hands and stretching them‚ looking up at the ceiling of the cathedral. Behind him‚ an entourage consisting of other men in similar-looking robes and a squadron
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The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat‚ known suffering‚ known loss‚ and have found their way out of the depths of despair. Life changes at such a fast pace‚ that many times we do not appreciate the things we have until they are gone. We all have been given a gift that cannot be bought: The gift of life. Although none of us ask for this gift‚ we all fight so hard to keep it. Pi never really treasures this gift until he almost losses it. Pi realizes its value and for this reason
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furtive’” (293). Original Sentence: The sneaky convict started to furtively plan his escape from prison. 3. Wryly- using or expressing dry‚ esp. mocking‚ humor Book Sentence: “Atticus smiled
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Quiet Kill Now on the job‚ Sherlock says to Cap‚ “The way I see it‚ when students kiss teachers‚ someone gets HURT. That’s a promise I’ll keep.” Cap: receives a call. “Cap speaking. Can I be of some assistance?” The caller said in a hoarse voice‚ “Camp Mona’s a scavenger hunt and I’m the prize. You’re in the dark as Sherlock . . . . looking for me in all the wrong places. You didn’t bite the first time but will.” Cap: “We didn’t what . . . . wait! The Popo monitor said to Cap‚ “Not enough
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• - When Ralph blows the shell‚ many kids appear‚each different and unique in their own way. This relates to the diversity in Canada. People of many different religions‚ all live in one country. This is important because the author introduces new character who have been stranded on this island‚ that will work together to free themselves. Tanvir: The maze runner‚ piggy and ralph end up on an island‚ they are not aware of where they are or why they are there. The maze runner also
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of the reason I didn’t care about Soraya’s past was that I had one of my own. I knew all about regret.” (180) "Come. There is a way to be good again" This quote is significant because it indicates that Rahim Khan has known Amir’s secret all these years‚ the secret of Amir’s cowardice when Hassan was being attacked by bullies while running a kite for Amir "...the elephant in the room’...Nothing could more correctly describe the initial moments of my reunion with Rahim Khan". Amir’s reunion with
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