(Answer #1) dislike1like It is obvious that Jem and Scout have a special relationship with their father: They call him by his first name‚ Atticus--an unusual way for young children of any era to address a parent. Scout does not miss her mother--she died soon after Scout was born--and Jem barely remembers her‚ so Atticus serves as both mom and dad. Atticus believes in giving the children as much independence as possible‚ and they have a liberal run of the immediate neighborhood. But Atticus has
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Susan Strehle’s article “I Am a Thing Apart”: Toni Morrison‚ A Mercy‚ and American Exceptionalism” argues that Morrison’s novel criticizes the notion of American exceptionalism because it directly links to the emergence of racism from the concept of otherness. Another important argument in Strehle’s article addresses Morrison’s use of historical events such as Nathaniel Bacon’s rebellion‚ the Salem witch trials‚ and the spread of smallpox to the Native Americans to emphasize the exploitation of
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Is lying ever ok? Lying is probably one of the most common wrong acts that we carry out. However‚ it is an unavoidable part of human nature. Most people would say that lying is always wrong‚ except when there’s a good reason for it - which means that it’s not always wrong! I disagree with this belief. From my understanding‚ it is not Okay to knowingly lie‚ no matter what. Always tell the truth. Most people make up excuses all the time because it’s easier than telling the truth which may be
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to get to their next class‚ others casually taking their time. As I make my way to the usual spot by the senior lockers where I meet my friends‚ I am greeted by familiar faces ranging from those whom I’ve known since Junior High to those I hardly know from Economics class. For me‚ it’s just another day at Tomball High School filled with laughter‚ incredible friends and surprisingly great classes. Funny thing is‚ three years ago‚ I was the exact opposite at the bottom of the social food-chain.
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Best Christmas Ever! Every year I have a great Christmas spending valuable time with family and friends. This past Christmas was the best I’ve ever had. I received the best unexpected gift ever! It all started when everyone in my family came to my house early Christmas morning for breakfast. After breakfast we started passing out gifts. First‚ we would usually go in a huge circle and everyone would open one gift at a time. This time was different and very odd to me. My family would let everyone
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A Narrative Essay “If I Could Change One Thing about Me” Xerishya Jonpaula G. Gorobao MKIT – 101 Prof. Chona Lajom If I Could Change One Thing about Me Settings: - At Home - In School Conflict: -When I do have a problem with focusing on my studies‚ and at home‚ especially to my mom. Character: - My family - My friends Thesis Statement: - Well‚ there are many things I would like to change about myself‚ but If could change one thing about me‚ it would probably my attitude
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When I hear the question‚ “Do you have any siblings?”‚ I am forced to reply yes. “An older and younger brother”‚ I explain. Though‚ often times‚ I feel as though I do not have an older brother. As children‚ our differences blurred. Both him and I could run across sandy beaches and green hills with the same laughter coursing throughout our bodies. We could battle against each other in Pokemon and watch Saturday morning cartoons together. Yet‚ with time it became clear to my parents that something
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Life of Subhash Chandra Bose Subhash Chandra Bose was born into an affluent Bengali family on January 23‚ 1897 in Cuttack ‚ Orissa. Subhash’s public prosecutor father ensured that his son availed the best of education in eminent institutions such as Scottish Church College ‚ Calcutta and Fitzwilliam College at Cambridge University . In 1920‚ at the insistence of his parents‚ Bose appeared in the prestigious Indian Civil Service and secured the fourth place. During this period the civil disobedience
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Will racism ever end? Every day‚ hundreds people around the world are killed‚ because them views or color of them skin are different than others. Civilization and education able to fill up the lack of tolerance and solve the problem known as racism‚ in fact it had been significant decreased compare to last 5-10 years. To solve problem‚ we have to glance on it roots‚ where it was born? Race gets roots in America with a long history. It was created as powerful idea invented by society. It’s an enduring
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Often times society deems marginal behavior to be unbeneficial‚ but Frazier states "..marginal behavior can be the most important kind."(58 Frazier) because every purpose-filled activity starts off as a margin. Nonetheless‚ it is crucial for marginal things to exist as they provide many benefits and play an important role in the world we live in today. Living in a society where we are constantly being told what to do ‚ marginal activities are necessary because they can allow oneself to discover what
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