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    Even though the movie Pocahontas had correct information‚ it had errors that were different from reality. Some things were some what correct but not completely accurate. The movie also provides educational information for children. Pocahontas was mainly about an adventurous Indian girl‚ but it included information about english settlers. Pocahontas had a main character as Captain John Smith‚ but in Pocahontas 2‚ the english main character is John Rolfe. There were definitely some correct things

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    Appearance and Reality in Macbeth William Shakespeare’s Macbeth displays an interesting use of different themes and motifs. A motif that is used throughout the play is the contrast between appearance and reality. This motif is simultaneously a theme in that the glaring contrast between the appearance and reality in Macbeth is used by Shakespeare to express that one should be careful of this contrast that exists in everyday life. In the very beginning of the play‚ the Three Witches allude the

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    can one determine what is actually true from what only seems to be true? Throughout the play‚ the theme of appearance versus reality is constant. This theme is played out from the beginning‚ with Claudius’ attempt to conceal his secret intentions; Gertrude and Ophelia masking their own truths‚ and finally Hamlet‚ who assumes the role of a madman in order to uncover the reality behind his appearance. Various characters try to cover their secret intentions with a veneer of a whole other person. One

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    In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ the main theme of the play is appearance versus reality. The characters within the play appear to be sincere and honourable when in reality they are corrupt and immoral. Many of the characters within the play illustrate this concept. When looking at them from behind a mask they give the impression of a person who is genuine and honest‚ but in reality they are plagued with lies and despicable behaviour. Four of the main characters that attempt to deceive Hamlet

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    money from shylock a usurer. Bassanio‚ Antonio’s best friend‚ goes to Belmont as a suitor to Portia. What maybe on the outside might not be in the inside? The theme of appearance versus reality is showed through out the play. The choosing of a particular casket of the three is used to show the appearance versus reality phenomenon. Portia’s suitors must choose either a gold‚ silver or lead casket. Whoever chooses the right casket will have the permission to marry Portia. The prince of Morocco chooses

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    it is. I know not ‘seems’ ”(1.2.79). With those words‚ Hamlet delineates between appearance and reality‚ a theme that continues throughout the play Hamlet‚ written by William Shakespeare. The idea of appearance versus reality defines three characters in particular: Hamlet‚ Polonius‚ and Kind Claudius. The paradox of discrepancy between appearance versus reality is that sometimes‚ to find reality or truth‚ one has to act fake himself in order to find out the true nature of others. The two characters

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    The Constitution (Of Fantasy Football) Draft (Article 1) * For everyone that doesn’t know‚ no black people (niggers) are allowed in the league. * Everyone must be present for the draft on time‚ or a Kicker will be picked for you in all of the rounds that you are not here. * Your draft pick must be picked between 1-2 minutes‚ or a kicker will be chosen. * Before entering the draft lair (Ryan’s basement)‚ you must pay the league fee. Including money for the league and food. (TBA)

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    Illusion Versus Reality In Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Hamlet there is a dominant and overwhelming theme that is amplified throughout the entire play. Things are not always what they seem. Many of Shakespeare’s most complex characters hide behind multiple masks of lies and deceit. The American Heritage Student Dictionary defines illusion as “an unreal or misleading appearance or image” and reality as “the state of things as they actually exist”. The focus of this essay is the struggle between

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    Learning Objectives 9 9.1 The difference between the myth and reality of race is the myth is what ones see‚ and when a individual judges one with their own beliefs and what they see. On the other hand‚ reality of race is based on where you come from‚ for example‚ ones’ genes. Race is what ones inherits when they are born which includes ones physical characteristics. On the other hand‚ ethnicity is what an individual inherits through their cultures such as the food they eat or clothing they wear.

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    created it. We realize that time was truly not on Gatsby’s side because of the harsh reality of Daisy. “I don’t think he had ever believed in its existence before” this corroborates the effective use of time as a symbol because Gatsby seems to be happy physically‚ with the new found money he gained‚ but emotionally he feels lonely because Daisy is not his. He puts a façade of happiness to hide the sadness and reality that Daisy has a family with someone else. He was so caught up in his dream of once

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