Winter Dreaming of a Socratic Seminar The Socratic Seminar was an educational and enlightening experience. Before the day of the seminar I was a bit apprehensive and was not sure whether the class‚ or I for that matter‚ would participate much or learn much. After the class I felt great about the experience and learned a lot‚ it was good to have a conversation with my fellow classmates about the story in a relaxed atmosphere. I was confused on several aspects of the story and wanted to discuss several
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Propolis to be selected for winter promotion Introduction In coming winter‚ there will be a special promotion event and a brand of propolis capsules will be selected to present. The aim of this report is to describe the basic information of propolis‚ show the popularity of propolis and evaluate the advantages and reputation of best seller on market. Firstly the method of research is described‚ followed by the findings. Then conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made. Methodology Research
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Explication of ’Leningrad Cemetery‚ Winter of 1941’ This poem is about the World War Ⅱ especially in Leningard(1941.09.08~1944.01.18) in winter of 1941. Leningrad which is now St. Petersburg is once former capital of Russia and Russian Revolution so it was strategically important place for Hitler to have war with. German army siege this city almost 900 days and over 650‚000 people are dead from this war because of starvation‚ exposure‚ disease and so on. However‚ Leningrad did not surrender against
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A&P versus Winter Dreams Sammy‚ from the story “A & P” by John Updike‚ and Dexter‚ from the story “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ are similar characters from two different stories. In both stories‚ the two men fell in love with what they pictured as the perfect woman. Each man had visions of the future they would like to have with the lady of their dreams. Sammy daydreamed of a fancy daytime gathering with his dream-girl’s family and friends (page number). Dexter dreamt of taking
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Moving at any time of the year can be stressful‚ and moving during the winter time can present additional challenges. Here are a few tips that will help make your winter move a little less stressful and will make it go a little smoother. Check The Weather & Find Out How What Flexibility You Have If at all possible‚ try to schedule your move for a day when it is not supposed to have any rain or snow falling. If you are renting a truck to move with‚ find out if you will be able to postpone your
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Kennedy Short Mr. Fraga English I 9 September Swallowing Stones 1. Describe the specific setting of the story; consider both time and place. Explain what influence or impact the setting has on the development of the plot-in other words‚ discuss the ways that the story’s setting impacts the events of the novel. In the beginning of the novel‚ the importance of the setting was so the main plot could take place. Without the setting of a neighborhood our main character
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The Passing Winter Yayoi Kusama 2005 Mirror and glass Tate Modern‚ London I chose The Passing Winter by Yayoi Kusama . Born in Japan in 1929‚ Kusama came to the United States in 1957 and quickly found herself at the epicenter of the New York avant-garde. After achieving fame through groundbreaking exhibitions and art “happenings‚” she returned to her native country in 1973 and is now one of Japan’s most prominent contemporary artists. Yayoi is also known for film-making‚ painting‚ drawing
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They argue that now parents were aware of the needs of children‚ they were more equipped to respond to them‚ and give their children the care and protection they so desperately needed. Both Ralph Houlbrooke and Lawrence Stone argue that during the course of the seventeenth centuries‚ families became more openly affectionate. They see the decline in observances such as the "blessing" as evidence of a more loving family relationship. The "blessing" was considered to be important
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Modernism Reflection: WINTER DREAMS by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD I found F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story “Winter Dreams” to be very avant-garde and elitist as it tells of the rise of Dexter Green‚ a hardworking‚ middle class man who becomes caught up in the pursue of wealth and status. In his quest to be part of the ‘old money’ elite‚ he meets Judy Jones‚ a beautiful and youthful woman who further fuels his desire for greater wealth. The story addresses the ‘American dream’ where it was believed
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remunerative only in summer season in cities like Jurmala‚ Ventspils‚ Liepaja and other cities that are in the coast of Baltic Sea where we can offer water sideshows‚ concerts and restaurants‚ but in winter season we do not have to offer anything remarkable‚ because our mountains are very small for winter sports entertainment. Nevertheless‚ we do not have a guarantee‚ that the money from tourism will be invested in the economic‚ because the people do not trust the government. In addition‚ there can
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