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    this object to be past events that are isolated temporally from other events that occur through the course of time. Danto begins to elucidate how history bears a complex relationship to time‚ after considering the nature of past and future. He states‚ “We are always revising our beliefs about the past‚ and to suppose them ‘fixed’ would be unfaithful to the spirit of historical inquiry.” (Danto‚ 148). It seems to be evidently true that we are always revising how we conceive of the past because it is common

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    benefit tasks in the future. Checking over the blue packet I found that my attention spand for focusing involvement in peer response might cause some challenging times during the semester. Also‚ verbal contributions are another major difficulty from past experiences. But beyond these difficulties my strength will greatly out way the negatives. I communicate great forms of writing and speaking‚ I read constructively‚ my writing and that of others. Lastly‚ I’m very respectful towards other students and

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    looks back on her tragic past that darkens her vision of her present. Reflecting on the past prevents her from living life to its fullest‚ and appreciating all of life’s joys. The narrative voice throughout the novel always carries a negative‚ sorrowful tone which can be explained by Hang’s transition from innocence as a child to maturity as a young adult. Hang has experienced many of the cruelties the world offers‚ and she has been forever tainted by her memories and past. Throughout Section 2 of

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    niceties that you will not see in any other countries. This ceremony may last for weeks. Firstly man should give ‘kalym’ for his bride. ‘Kalym’ – it is something that you give to parents instead of daughter. Today ‘kalym’ is 15000 – 100000 s.u. In the past they gave horses or any other valuable animals. Groom comes to brides house and they get ‘bata’( means blessing) from Mullah. In brides house there are all the members of their families. After that everybody eat all Kazakh dishes like ‘beshbarmak’

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    Life is cyclical. It has no beginning‚ no end‚ just a long list of causes and effects‚ repeating patterns and cycles as it stretches through time. Isabel Allende‚ in the novel The House of the Spirits demonstrates how history repeats itself and that everything is connected through the repetition of events‚ the inter-generational storyline and the ending of cycles. Throughout the novel‚ events‚ motifs‚ and characteristics are mirrored‚ bringing attention to the cyclic nature of the novel‚ as well

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    text. The main idea is that many people reflect on their past lives and experiences when their past mirror their children present. The author achieves his purpose through structure‚ emotion‚ and language. First‚ The Structure the author written in the paragraphs are mixed to keep the reader’s attention. White transitions from event to event this keeps the reader guessing on what will happen next‚ confusing the reader between past and present. “ I was always the first up…dress softly…sneak

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    physical and biological. This time flows evenly but is broken into the past‚ present and future. Since we only live in the present forever planning for our futures and dreams‚ when we try to live in the past it restricts our future. Throughout Fitzgerald’s novel‚ Gatsby wasted time and his life for a single dream‚ and it was his illusion of his ideal future that made time a key dimension in his life. Gatsby suffers from past memories of Daisy and tries to relive the relationship and in the process

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    He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past. Power tends to corrupt‚ and absolute power corrupts absolutely (Lord Acton). Most of the ruler desired to rule for centuries or at least as long as they live. Absolute power inherits greed for more power. Moreover leaders try all they can to keep themselves in power and try to suppress their opposition in such way that they don’t harm them in future. George Orwell in 1984 has illustrated

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    plan for and worry about the future. History‚ however‚ is the study of the past. The purpose of historical findings and inquiries is not simply to present facts but to search for an interpretation of the past issues. Historians attempt to find patterns and try to relate through the rigorous study of documents‚ laws and artifacts left by people decades or centuries ago. It is commonly understood that an understanding of the past is essential to an understanding of the present. Yet we study history for

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    gone out: Meaning: Deduction concluding that something is certain The past of must is must have (which is used with the past participle of a verb). Must have (which is often contracted to must’ve in speaking) is used to show a conclusion about the past.  Form: ‘must’+ present perfect of the principal verb (it refers to past time). (Must/’ve + past participle). Structure: modal + have+ past participle Must have + past participle CCQ’s: 1.     Is she at work now? (No) 2.     Do I think she

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