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    1. Find‚ quote‚ cite‚ and explain FIVE quiet moments in the novel that resonated with you. These should not be major moments from SparkNotes but ones that perhaps a casual reader would miss. What did you see that you found poignant or otherwise worthy of discussion? The death of Simon was one of the quiet moments because everyone was in shock. When Piggy died everyone just stood still in silence because of their inhumanity everyone was in silence in fear when they heard of the monster on the

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    Rikki Tikki‚ a young‚ feisty mongoose‚ who comes wandering into a bungalow in India‚ which he then runs into some inferious beasts in the garden‚ Nag and Nagaina‚ a pair of 5-foot long King Cobras. Likewise‚ it leads RIkki TIkki into warding off the 2 from the garden behind the bungalow‚ even if it leads to death. Although Rikki Tikki seems like a hero for the creatures dwelling in the garden‚ he might not seem as thorough and gallant as you might think at a first glance. Rikki Tikki´s shows many character

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    Gast’s painting of American Progress from 1872 shows the progress of modernization. The American Progress is Gast’s most known formerly piece of work. It shows many different advancements and improvements in areas such as technology‚ transportation‚ political‚ economic‚ scientific and personal growth. This painting was used in travel brochures to promote the Westward movement. It encouraged Easterner to move out West and to begin a new life. During this time‚ many early Americans believed in the manifest

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    Another event from the story that makes one think is the people that walk away. Although the title tells you exactly what happens after you read the story this statement seems so “dull” to put it in one word. What I mean by “dull” is that question could just be answered by a simple “They just didn’t feel like being there” but there are deeper reasons behind it. Although I don’t know the true answer Le Guin had in mind I believe that the people in Omelas finally realized what was happening. The people

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    All Quiet on the Western Front Study Guide — Study and Discussion Guide Chapter 1 1. Where are the men “at rest”? Five miles behind the front 2. Why is there such an abundance of rations? Miscalculation – did not count on so much of a lose of life on the front. 3. Who is the narrator? How old is he? Paul Bäumer – 19 years old 4. Identify the following: A. Tjaden - skinny locksmith; biggest eater (19) B. Albert Kropp – clearest thinker; lance-corporal C. Muller G. Detering – smart; dreams

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    American Government from British Colonies to Revolution While the colonists were treated by Great Britain as minor children or as subjects to be governed‚ the very new sets of colonies were making their own establishments in the realms of self-government. Colonial self-government ranged on a grand scale from things such as town meetings and councils‚ to public assemblies and courts. From these assemblies‚ great leaders and political minds hosted thoughts and brought together a sort of regulation

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    Changes in American Life from 1790 to 1840 The period between 1790 and 1840 marked significant changes in American culture and society. Between significant events that caused major change‚ gradual cultural evolution was constantly occurring. Social pressures‚ technological advancements‚ and the democratization of various customs of life spurred these changes. Before 1800‚ it was common for both adults and children to drink alcohol primarily. People used it as a mid-day energizer and in many cases

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    Beginning of the book: During the first chapters of the book only a few traits and quirks about him are revealed‚ we discover that he: • Is a gypsy • A thief by trade • Is a bit of a simpleton • Is Quiet • Doesn’t know much about the world. When he meets Uri on the street and the other boys later on he learns a lot about himself and the world he lives in‚ Nazi-occupied Warsaw and the soldiers or Jackboots as they are called throughout the book. Conflicts and challenges throughout the book

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    In the book All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque‚ there are many symbols. However the main symbol that ties everything together is the boots. The boots are a symbol for loss of identity‚ dehumanization‚ and cheapness of human life. During World War I‚ men were put in boot camp straight from high school. They never have a chance to grow up and develop lives of their own. Although they have lost their innocence due to hardships of the war‚ they are still young boys at heart. This

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    Quote of the mind

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    simply part of the body. There is nothing within the body that can be identified as being our mind because our body and mind are different entities. For example‚ sometimes when our body is relaxed and immobile‚ our mind can be very busy‚ darting from one object to another. This indicates that our body and mind are not the same entity. In Buddhist scriptures‚ our body is compared to a guest house and our mind to a guest dwelling within it. When we die‚ our mind leaves our body and goes to the

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