The two poems “Traveling Through the Dark” by William Stafford and “Keep the Headlights On” by Conor Shenk both touch upon the idea that saving one life may lead to other deaths. Both poems are talking about a dead pregnant deer with her fawn still alive inside of her and how some people would handle that situation. Both authors do a good job in making the audience feel an almost sympathy for the unborn fawn. “Traveling Through the Dark” by William Stafford talks about saving the lives of humans
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more stuff Agriculture: Many of the plant foods we take for granted came from the Columbian Exchange. The one everyone talks about is the potato and its effect on Ireland. Feed corn is another New World plant. If we look at the effect of the potato and corn on Europe and America (European culture in the New World) we see that these two starches made possible an explosion in the numbers of humans and domestic animals the culture could support. In his book "Guns‚ Germs‚ and Steel‚" Jared Diamond
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REINDEER AND ENGINE – COMMENTARY The poem ’Reindeer and Engine’ by Josephine Jacobsen is an extract from the poet’s 1966 work ’The Animal Inside’. The poem is about a reindeer who is fleeing from a steam engine‚ in the forests of Finland. However‚ wherever the reindeer seems to turn‚ engine tends to follow. The poet Josephine Jacobsen introduces a very relevant issue‚ from the title of the poem itself – that of nature versus technology. In a sense‚ the reindeer and the engine are contrasting ideas
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Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer‚ is a children’s Christmas song with a theme of hope and greatness for everyone that is unique. There are various poetic devices used throughout the song that lead to that message. There are two examples of personification in places in the song. Both examples have to do with reindeer. In the first example the reindeer are described as poking fun of Rudolph because of his unique red nose‚ just like little children. The line read “All of the other reindeer used to laugh and
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a couple of Christmas films. One that often comes in mind is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. It’s based on the popular song with the title. It has stayed in the hearts of many‚ including my own. . Even though it’s a classic‚ I don’t consider it to be that good. To admit it‚ I come back to watch it because of pure nostalgia. It still has valuable Just like in the song‚ Rudolph’s had a shiny nose and the reindeer make fun of him and call him names. Unlike the song‚ there are a couple added subplots
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Operation Reindeer In 1978‚ an operation was designed to ‘diminish the guerillas movements in view of possible internationally recognized movements.’ Botha wanted to diminish SWAPO’s military capabilities before elections and by April a plan had been formulated: attack two SWAPO bases in Angola‚ Cassinga (north of border and known to SWAPO & SADF as Moscow) and Chetequera (close to border and known as Vietnam.) (SADF‚ 1989) The problem with attacking Casinga or ‘Moscow’ was that it would be difficult
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Lying to the children that Santa Claus is real is justified Objection: The children’s life would be at risk if they know Santa Claus is not real from begining. 3) The Reindeer really know how to fly Objection: Without wings or a rocket-like digestive system‚ it’s hard to see how a reindeer could fly. 4) Santa can get down the chimney Objection: Santa is a really fat old man‚ how does he squeeze through‚ and why does not he get seriously dirty. 5) Santa not bringing
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here and then at the end of the year‚ I’ll feature this in the newsletter and ask you to check in to see which ones you’ve accomplished and reflect on your writing year. Rewrite the story of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" from the point of view of Vixen (or any one of the other reindeer‚ such as Comet‚
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CM Luo & Jack Li ESL 11 Jan. 7th Book and Christmas Project 2: Santa Claus Interview Reporter (holding a mic‚ toward the camera‚ snow storm blowing harshly‚ yells): Greetings‚ everyone! This is Jack Li from Centuries News Delivery. Our staff has been receiving request to interview the famous Santa Claus since the last millennium
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flew like a flash‚ Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below‚ When‚ what to my wondering eyes should appear‚ But a miniature sleigh‚ and eight tiny reindeer‚ With a little old driver‚ so lively and quick‚ I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick More rapid than eagles his coursers they came‚ And he whistled‚ and shouted‚ and called them by name; "Now‚ Dasher! now‚ Dancer! now‚ Prancer and Vixen!
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