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    An intriguing exchange between Nick and Gatsby takes place near the end of Chapter Six: “I wouldn’t ask too much of her‚” Nick says “You can’t repeat the past.” “Can’t repeat the past?” Gatsby cries out. “Why of course you can!” (p. 110). How does the past impinge upon the present in the lives of both Nick and Gatsby? Should we see Gatsby as eccentric in his view that one cannot merely repeat‚ but change‚ the past by starting over? Past and Hope in The Great Gatsby Mason Scisco “So we beat

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    Speech Situation: The poet recalls a visit to an old couple; the old woman is helpless‚ and dying slowly. It is clear from the description that she has no quality of life. She is cared for by her husband who prays for her release from this life. Significance of the title: no definite article emphasises the universal nature of the experience Degradation of the old woman as this suggests she needs help. Simply eating to stay alive. Animal connotations. Simile – like an old horse. Useless

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    Unit 2 response to a live performance – The Woman in Black On Thursday the 28th February we went to see a production of The Woman in Black at York Theatre Royal. The Woman in Black is a thriller‚ which was taken from the novel by Susan Hill. It was about a solicitor who is sent to look at the legal documents of an old lady who has recently died in a large house. When the man checks the documents he is locked in and haunted by the spectral "woman in black" and slowly uncovers the horrific secrets

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    WOMEN AND SOCIETY MOTHERHOOD‚ COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT CULTURES Seminar Paper Presented to Mrs Kitty Triest Work done by Sarah-Jeanne Dubé Mercure Clara Garcìa Vidal Manar Ben Massoud Joris Maurelet Maria Zepou The Hague University of Applied Sciences European Studies November 2nd 2012 Table of Contents 1. Laws and programs 2.1. Public programs for maternity and parental leave for women and men 2.2. Public programs for kindergarten 2. Consequences

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    Cameron Kennison Estep English III 9 March 2017 Is Nick Actually Reliable? An Analysis of the Narrator of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Nick Carraway is the narrator in the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and many may agree that Nick is a reliable narrator‚ but there is evidence throughout the book that suggests the opposite. A closer examination of Nick’s words may strongly suggest that he is not the neutral narrator he proclaims himself to be. Not always narrating from

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    Afghan Woman Prisoner Ethnocentrism is the practice of judging another culture by the standards of ones own culture (pg. 54). Ethnocentrism is also the belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture. There are different levels of ethnocentrism such as: equality‚ sensitivity‚ indifference‚ avoidance and disparagement. Ethnocentrism leads to conflict‚ cultural shock‚ stereotyping‚ discrimination‚ and prejudice that lead negative attitude towards a person because of a group

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    From your text and the materials‚ examine two causes for the "Great Depression" and then discuss two remedies to correct those deficiencies provided by FDR’s "New Deal". In your response‚ consider the role of government in the 1920s‚ the changing economic model‚ the impact of the "Great Depression" on American society‚ the significance (or lack of significance) of Unions‚ and the role of racism. Although there were many causes for the Great Depression‚ I’m going to elaborate on the ‘Dirty Thirties’

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    ‘Lajwanti’ is a heart-rending portrait of a woman who tries to flee to her father’s home in order to escape the brutal and sexual advances of her brother-in-law in her husband’s house. She is caught mid-way by Jaswant‚ her brother-in-law‚ who forces her to return back to her husband’s house. However‚ she is briefly rescued by a woman passing by in a jeep who helps her go to her father’s house. Lajwanti’s only moment of glory comes when the rich woman delivers a resounding slap on Jaswant’s face

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    the turn of the turn of the century was a gendered place‚ meaning that there were social spaces where women could and could not go” (Bowles‚ 2011‚ Sec. 2.3). Things have transpired throughout history that has altered the expectations of the modern woman as well as their social limitations. Initially‚ colleges focused on teaching women clerical skills. As Bowles (2011) stated‚ “Business schools began to emerge that taught women specific skills such as stenography‚ bookkeeping‚ and typewriting”

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    Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks is considered one of the most influential female musicians in the world due to her unique vocals‚ style‚ and attitude which have inspired fans as well as other musicians. Stephanie “Stevie” Nicks was born May 26‚ 1948 in Phoenix‚ Arizona. Stevie traveled the country with her family which led her to meet Lindsey Buckingham while she attended high school in California. The two both shared an interest in music allowing for the pair to grow close both musically and romantically

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