more of a convenient tool that can be used to help the individual. This idea is rampant in today’s culture‚ but dates back much further. The Sophists of ancient Greece were early examples of the loss of the importance of truth and the rise of empty rhetoric. These Sophists were teachers and public figures who were skilled in the art of persuasion. They originated from those who practiced oral traditions such as poets and public speakers. When the Greek democracy was formed‚ citizens stepped up to snatch
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The Closing of Blockbuster: A case study project Winston Carroll Southern New Hampshire University Organizational Behavior Dr. Miller March 3‚ 2013 THE CLOSING OF BLOCKBUSTER I. The Shutdown of Blockbuster Stores a. Blockbuster is closing many of its stores. b. Blockbuster failed the challenge of its competitors. c. Blockbuster had to file bankruptcy
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TKMB GROUP ESSAY ATTICUS “But it was time of vague of optimism for some of the people: Maycomb county had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself” (Lee‚ 6). Maycomb is a small‚ sleepy town in Alabama filled with polite people‚ however‚ that kindness only goes on for so long. During this time‚ the civil right movement had not taken place yet‚ and white supremacy was at its peak due to the Jim Crow Laws. Jim Crow laws ensured that all colored people live segregated
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School Closing Jeanise McCrea American Intercontinential University Abstract When I was in school many years age classes were over crowed and merely getting a seat was was an issue‚ and my parents paid for my education. Being a former resident of Philadelphia I completely understand why parents our out raged at our law makers. There is two sides to every story and I can truly say I understand both in this case. Politicans are also outraged by this what seems to an injustice to our future Doctors
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In a final bid to secure freedom for Tom Robinson‚ Atticus Finch uses several linguistic tools in his last speech to the jury to attempt to sway their opinions of Tom’s guilt in the crime. Emotive language is used in Atticus’s speech to create a powerful effect in his audience. He first uses to make people feel sorry for Mayella Ewell: ‘She is the victim of cruel poverty and ignorance’. Use of the word ‘victim’ is effective in building pity for Mayella‚ as it implies that she is not at fault for
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Atticus Many books have characters that demonstrate courage‚ have patience ‚ and show wisdom. In To Kill A Mockingbird there are many characters display this qualities. There’s one particular character that have all of this objectives ‚ Atticus. Harper Lee’s‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus is a courageous‚ patient‚ and wise character. Atticus is courages. He is courageous when he decided to defend Tom Robinson even though he thinks he is going to lose (100). He is defending
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Good evening Your Honor‚ ladies and gentlemen of the jury‚ and opposing counsel. Tonight you heard the testimony and evidence in Roughed Grouse High School’s attempt to hide‚ justify‚ and deny their negligent actions. In order to prove Roughed Grouse High School’s negligence resulting in the death of Jordan Simon‚ I‚ along with my co-counsel‚ had to prove our case‚ not beyond a reasonable doubt‚ but simply by a preponderance of evidence. In other words‚ if you were to put the evidence favoring the
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OPTIONAL ESSAY: CHARACTER DESCRIPTION Atticus Finch‚ the father of Jean Louise and Jeremy Finch‚ doesn’t seem to have any talents. He is a lawyer‚ but no one seems to see that as very important. “Our father didn’t do anything. He worked in an office‚ not in a drugstore. Atticus did not drive a dump-truck for the county‚ he was not the sheriff‚ he did not farm‚ work in a garage‚ or do anything that could possibly arouse the admiration of anyone.” (Lee 118) It becomes very obvious that his children
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Eng1C Firtha 20 April 2013 The Closing of the Frontier (?) Frederick Jackson Turner described the frontier as “a return to primitive conditions on a continually advancing frontier line” (Turner 530). Turner separates the process of civilization into four phases: “the trader’s frontier‚ the rancher’s frontier‚ or the miner’s frontier‚ and the farmer’s frontier” (Turner 536). After all four stages are completed and there are no more or too few places to settle - the major movement of people is
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To Kill a Mocking Bird Revision Atticus Atticus teaches important lessons to children- ‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it’ – ideas on empathy‚ looking past peoples negatives‚ not judging Represents morality‚ see as Harper lee’s spokesman embodying themes of justice‚ tolerance‚ goodness and courage and her personal beliefs on them. Shoots the mad dog to protect community- only
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