extolled it; he burned my books at every opportunity‚ I bought more; he abused my mother‚ I tried to help her; he believed all that the white man said about him‚ I did not; he lived for the moment‚ I for the future‚ uncertain as it was” (207). This quote is significant because Mark is realizing how much of a failure his father is and how beliefs and values have led to that failure. His father thought education was worthless‚ he burned Mark’s books‚ he beat his wife‚ and most importantly‚ he believed
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“But come‚ my friend‚/tell us your own story now‚ and tell it truly” (8.642-3). This quote takes place when Odysseus is talking to king Alcinous and king Alcinous asks about Odysseus trip home from Troy. The book ‚The Odyssey‚ by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles. This epic poem is about Odysseus and his epic trip home from Troy to Ithaca his home island. On his way home he and his crew have to go through many difficult trials. Odysseus is a great leader but he treats his crew like wild
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Things that are ugly will become pretty and things that are pretty will become ugly “Fair is foul‚ foul is fair.” A bad person telling someone that if they do something bad it is good and doing something good is bad is what i got out this quote is basically a quote i took that witches had said in the beginning of the book so i take it as bad thing.
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This quote is significant because it exemplifies the way Socrates uses HIS method. Socrates uses metaphors in order to humbly enlighten his audience. At times Socrates structure of explanation is perceived to be complex and or difficult to interpret. To simplify what he is attempting to get across usually takes a thorough examination. Socrates is from ancient times and his methodology still suits fit to modern day. Analyzing the context of his circumstances before death alone goes to show the depth
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August’s experience in the book Wonder was a positive and a necessary journey in his life. In the story August Pullman goes through bullying‚ betrayal‚ friendship. This quote from Wonder‚ ”I did notice as I walked that Amos had stayed right next to me. And Jack was close on the other side of me. And Miles was in front of us and Henry was in the back of us… I had my own emperor’s guard.” This shows that people can be friends and don’t have to be complete imbeciles like Eddie and his friends in
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“No one wants me.” This powerful quote said by Mary relater to all of the characters because they want to feel like they belong and are wanted. They all need love in their lives and have never been loved or belonged anywhere. In the movie‚ The Secret Garden‚ based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett‚ the theme is wanting to feel like you belong and are loved and it is shown in Mrs. Medlock‚ Lord Craven‚ Colin Craven‚ and Mary Lennox. Mrs. Medlock is a cruel housekeeper and nurse at the Craven
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Davis Pilgrim of Ferris State University. This quote directly relates to how Prospero viewed Caliban. He seen Caliban: as a savage by accusing him of trying to rape his daughter‚ as animalistic because animals are known to attack prey and his daughter was considered to be the prey‚ as destructive because
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Great Gatsby Quotes: “In consequence‚ I’m inclined to reserve all judgements‚ a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me” “I could have sworn he was trembling‚ and distinguished nothing except a single green light‚ minute and far away” “The eyes of Doctor T.J Eckleberg: “dimmed a little by many paint-less days under sun and rain‚ brood on over the solemn dumping ground” “It’s just a crazy old thing‚ I just slip it on sometimes when I don’t care what I look like” ”I’ve got
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F-Scott-Fitzgerald once said ¨I have never been able to forgive the rich for being rich and it colored my entire life and works.¨ This quote says that being rich is the promise life and the key to happiness. To the people the ´´American Dream´´ means that if you are nothing or poor you can pull yourself up and work hard to become rich and famous. In his novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ F-Scott-Fitzgerald suggests that the American Dream is something that could be achieved‚ but not easily and has died through
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begin a gesture it is fatal not to go through with it‚” towards the end of the story when he was quitting his job at the A&P. This quote has a couple of meanings. He thinks his decisions‚ or the gesture in this scenario‚ determine his lifestyle. Another thing this quote conveys is that once you say something‚ you cannot take it back. In a twisted way‚ the quote means that he thought about what he did before he did it. Therefore‚ to not go through with it‚ would mean he is giving up on what he
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