Genocide’s “We were told to kill. Our commanding officer ordered us not to waste time.” In this quote‚ the aggressor in the Bangladesh Genocide‚ saw himself as just following orders. According to history Genocide’s tend to have three similar traits: gaining power‚ race/religion‚ and revenge. One of the strongest reasons why genocides occurred was because of political/gaining power. In the Rwandan Genocide over a million of Tutsis perished during 1962-1994 which made Hutus promote fear and hatred
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Quotes: 1. "There is a misty plot afoot so subtle we should be criminal to cling to old respects and ancient friendships." Act II (page 71) Reverend Hale to Francis Nurse defending the witch trials in the face of the outrageous arrest of Rebecca Nurse
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ya Year of Wonders—Quotes ‘There were many people here with needs this past year‚ needs that you and your family were in a position to have satisfied‚’ p. 16. ‘Unlike most ladies‚ Mrs Mompellion did not scruple to toil with her hands‚’ p. 34-35. ‘Death is always hard‚ wheresoever it finds a man. And untimely death harder than most‚’ p. 45. ‘There was no doubt that she did good... yet her fornication and blasphemy branded her a sinner in the reckoning of our religion‚’ p. 55. ‘If all
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Task 1 – Compelling Quotes (with parenthetical documentation and explanations) 1. ”When his wife had died‚ Jurgis made for the nearest saloon‚ but he did not do that now‚ though he had his week’s wages in his pocket” (Sinclair 241). The significance behind Jurgis’ actions emphasizes his psychological growth as an individual as he is now able to control his urges in a dire situation. In addition‚ a crucial factor contributing to his self-control is realizing that his last physical remembrance of Ona
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evidence proving that Rikki Tikki is courageous is when he says to Nagaina‚ ‘Yes‚ you will go away‚ and you will never come back; for you will go to the rubbish heap with Nag. Fight‚ widow! The big man has gone for his gun! Fight!’” (pg.25). This quote shows that Rikki isn’t afraid to fight Nagaina‚ even if the outcome doesn’t turn out the way he wanted it to‚ as long as the family of 3 he lives with is safe. Likewise‚ Rikki Tikki fights to the death with Nagaina. As expressed‚ Rikki Tikki won’t
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"I am the emperor cried Harrison. Did you hear me!? Everybody must do what i say at once!" (pg.3) With this quote in mind‚ what does it mean to the character of Harrison Bergeron? A lot of people think that Harrison is the hero of the people‚ but others see him as a threat to society. But is Harrison really the hero? This is evidence will show you. The first piece of evidence is that he is rebelling against something big that spans he entire country‚ maybe even more. This could possibly start another
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Chapter 1: The old house was the same‚ droopy and sick‚ but as we stared down the street we thought we saw an inside shutter move. Flick. A tiny‚ almost invisible movement‚ and the house was still. (Page19) Response: This highlights the ominous feel of the Radley house. It makes it feel spooky but yet gives a hint of light on what’s to come and that there is a person living inside. Chapter 2: As I was last to leave‚ I saw her sink down into her chair and bury her head in her arms. Had her conduct
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Margarita had a thought which acted as a trigger for Satan’s interference in her life. It is also prophetic‚ since she agrees to pawn her soul to Satan. There is another quote in chapter 24 that states‚ "Even at night‚ in moonlight‚ I have no rest. Why did they trouble me? Oh‚ gods‚ gods.” Woland reads this passage aloud from the manuscript of the Master’s novel. The Master thought he had destroyed it by burning it‚ but
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bravest of the brave‚ as all heroes are; but‚ unlike other heroes‚ he was as compassionate as he was brave‚ and a man of great intellect as well as great bodily strength‚(Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes). This is a quote about the Grecian hero‚ Theseus. The quote itself describes him with great accuracy‚ because he is the greatest Greek hero. There are three reasons why. First of all‚ Theseus put others before himself. When it was time for fourteen Athenians to venture into the labyrinth
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September 7‚ 2015 “The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” This quote was portrayed by James T. Adams in his last book‚ The Epic of America. He thinks that the ultimate America dream is about being pleased and succeeding your life goals to make and live life the way you want. Although many Americans today‚ in the 21st century are greedy‚ selfish‚ and think everything
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