Chains‚ a work of historical fiction by Laurie Halse Anderson is about a young slave girl named Isabel living at the time of the American Revolution. She and her younger sister‚ Ruth are living a happy life in Rhode Island with their kind master‚ Miss Mary Finch‚ until she dies and they are turned over to her mean nephew. They are promised their freedom in Miss Mary Finch’s will‚ but do not receive it because nobody respects them enough to check. When they are sold to a Loyalist couple called the
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• Purpose in mind Albert Lau feels that national history is established with a particular intention. The nature of this purpose could either be in a nation’s effort to foster a sense of belonging or even identify amongst its citizens or the state’s means to nation-building. In the context of Singapore‚ the perspective in which the Singapore Story‚ the official national history‚ is written is one which can be used in achieved in its “agenda of nation-building”. • Shaper of national identity
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Alhajri Fahad Who has never used a phone during class time or driving? Almost everyone including me have done this before but my question is; is it necessary to use the phone even if we are really busy? The addition of using phone becomes a very common among teens those days in the whole world and becomes a serious problem that needs to be focused on. There are two things that must be focused and discussed; which are the addition of using phone and the solution of it. First of all
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prosecutor might have meant‚ he thought back to an argument he’d had with Davis’s boss‚ Williamson County district attorney Ken Anderson‚ who had led the prosecution’s effort. During two pretrial hearings‚ the lawyers had clashed over what evidence the state should‚ or should not‚ have to turn over. As Allison remembered it‚ state district judge William Lott had ordered Anderson to provide him with all of Wood’s reports and notes before the trial so he could determine whether they contained any “Brady
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Symbolism in “The Necklace” Reflect Upon Theme Throughout life‚ hardships and misfortunes can lead to one’s self – improvement. Guy de Maupassant’s story “The Necklace” presents many symbols which illustrate the works major idea of greed. The protagonist‚ Mathilde Loisel is the wife of an insignificant clerk‚ who is unhappy with her life because of her social economic status. She dreams of wealth and is increasingly frustrated because of her desire to always want more. The most important symbol
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Symbols in Fences As we know that‚ “Symbolism is a literary deice in which an object‚ event‚ or action is used to suggest a meaning beyond its literal meaning” (p.1801). In the play night Mother‚ by Marsha Norman used the symbol of “bus” to compare Jessie life; she feel herself as if no progress in life after the age fifty years. Therefore‚ she compares herself with such a “Bus” which will reach in same place even after fifty years. So‚ ‘Bus’ symbolizes the lack of progress‚ sense of hopelessness
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"What happened at Arthur Anderson" and "Why?" Arthur Andersen‚ who used to be one of the “Big Five” largest accounting firms in the United States‚ strayed away from accepted policies and stuck in a string of accounting scandals‚ finally closed its doors after 90 years of business. The firm’s name was synonymous with trust‚ integrity and ethics during a long period of time‚ however‚ Andersen failed to withstand the pressure from the competition of consulting service. Thus‚ it leaded
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Symbolism In The Veil The veil that the minister wears in "The Ministers Black Veil"‚ by Nathanial Hawthorne represents the emphasis on man’s inner reality‚ and those thoughts and feelings which are not immediately obvious. As Hawthorne explored this inner nature‚ he found the source of dignity and virtue‚ and certain elements of darkness. When the minister first walks out of his home wearing the veil‚ everyone is astonished. This one man in this village decides to be a nonconformist and wear
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Obesity‚ Diabetes and High Fructose Corn Syrup Sallie Calder QBT 1 October 17‚ 2013 Obesity‚ Diabetes and High Fructose Corn Syrup Thesis Statement: High fructose corn syrup‚(HFC) needs to be eliminated as a common food additive‚ it is one main culprit contributing to obesity and the resultant rise in type 2 diabetes in the United States. High fructose corn syrup (HFC) is now shown to have a direct correlation to the increase in obesity‚ and resultant rise in type
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Laurie Halse Anderson writes children’s and young adult novels. She wrote the novel Wintergirls and it was published in 2009. The main character is Lia Overbrook‚ and she wants to forgive herself and move on from her best friend’s death. She tries almost everything she can to forget that her friend died because she wasn’t there to help her‚ but others won’t let her forget. The other students at school keep reminding her that it’s her fault and makes sure she knows she should’ve answered her phone
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