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    In the stories of "Frankenstein" and "The Tempest" both passages depict a relationship between two characters; both relationships are rather spiteful. "Frankenstein" tells of the relationship made between Dr. Frankenstein and the man he creates; "The Tempest" tells of the hostile relationship between Prospero and the lowly Caliban. These relationships are quite similar to one another‚ as Dr. Frankenstein and Prospero are both oppressive and dismissive towards the created man and Caliban‚ who both

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    state called Kurdistan. Even though the Kurds are identified as an ethnic group‚ there is diversity between their beliefs and religion. The majority of Kurds are Sunni Muslims. Along with Sunni Muslims‚ there are Shi’a and Yezidi Kurds‚ and Christians who identify themselves as Kurds.

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    How do Shakespeare and Heaney present strong feelings between fathers and their children in the texts you have studied? Both Shakespeare and Heaney present relationships between fathers and their children. Shakespeare through Capulet and Juliet and Heaney through his poetry about his father. Both these differ in context‚ the Capulet trials and tribulations being fictional whereas Heaney has his own personal experiences shown in his poetry. In addition both contexts affect the relationships in

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    a cultural movement that originally began in Italy in the end of the medieval period and later spread throughout northwestern Europe‚ marking the beginning of the early modern period (PWH‚ p. 496). As such‚ the Renaissance can be seen as a bridge between the medieval and early modern periods. The Renaissance promoted the ideas of humanism and individualism‚ which involves being more interested in scientific explanations using rational thoughts rather than

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    takes many different forms; these different forms shape the plots and characters. In Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger‚ love is shown between Franny and her brother‚ Zooey. Salinger created a tight bond between brother and sister that illustrates how family can pull one out of a low point. Comparatively‚ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontё explores inter-class romance between an intelligent and strong-willed woman and a rich and selfish man. Both books exhibit the common topic of love in different ways: the

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    were different from the rest. Because of this‚ more and more Churches were restored. In conclusion‚ Britain wanted to consolidate the Churches while American went to the other direction. British established Navigation Acts in order to control trade between them and Americans. Because the

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    the different gangs‚ and their rivalry. This aspect of the play is important to the storyline because it is the problem that has to be solved. “From ancient grudge breaks to new mutiny” (Shakespeare 1). This line proves that there is a rivalry in between the two different groups. Robbins also correctly includes the makeup of the two gangs at the end of the film. Robbins correctly makes is so that each of the two gangs are mourning‚ and so that they each see no reason to keep on fighting. “O’ brother

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    explains as “having knowledge”. But he tells Theaetetus he wants to change it to mean “to possess knowledge”. Confused at his distinction between the two which seems to be the same‚ Theaetetus asks why. Socrates explains that while the man does possess the birds‚ he does not have them because they are not in his hand. “...we

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    Arianna Goff Dunnavant Per. 4 APWH 3-8-12 Japan / china response towards western penetration Although China and japan are similar when it comes to cultural independence‚ japan however‚ was interested in technological advancements influenced by the westerners causing interaction‚ while china stayed isolated causing a power shift‚ meaning Europeans were able to gain power and control over most of Asia and Africa during the nineteenth century. For 250 years‚ japan stayed isolated and independent

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    reflect the central concerns of Romanticism? Romanticism‚ a literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century in reaction to the Industrial Revolution‚ inspired Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”Romanticism celebrated life and embraced ideas of intense emotion experienced by individuals‚ appreciation of the beauty of nature and non-restrictive power of imagination‚ all of which are explored in “Frankenstein.”Mary Shelley focuses on the central concerns of Romanticism whilst incorporating elements

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