In the book‚ Aunt Alexandra and Calpurnia are characters that could serve as motherly figures to Scout. In my opinion‚ Calpurnia acts as a better mother for the children. In contrast from Aunt Alexandria‚ Calpurnia is extraordinarily caring towards Jem and Scout‚ as well as other people. When old Tim Johnson‚ the rabid dog‚ came ambling into town‚ she immediatly went to action. She called every person in the town to make sure that they were aware of the danger. Another example is when Scout was feeling
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Many say a champion is one who gets up when they can’t‚ But sometimes it’s difficult standing up for something when your life could be put on the line. Regardless of her fear and the limitation of women’s rights‚ Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds became a soldier‚ nurse‚ and spy for the Union under a male alias because of her patriotism. Edmond’s greatest achievement was carrying out eleven missions behind enemy lines‚ well known for being one of the most hardworking women figures; a soldier‚ nurse and spy
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It goes something like this‚ but only something because the story has been altered by hundreds of people within the last decade that it’s physically impossible to know which version is actually true: Sarah Dawn was born on a sunny‚ windy day in a town in Virginia that didn’t exist on any map that wasn’t over three-hundred years old. There are only three left that still accurately portray the location of said town‚ said town being Bright Mill. Bright Mill wasn’t necessarily as small as it was
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realized that the harshness of mankind is just reality. All these reasonings have developed Scout into a new person. Scout’s manners throughout the book have changed dramatically for the better. Aunt Alexander played a huge role in this change of Scout. During the refreshments that Scout joined with Aunt Alexander and her neighbors she revealed a new side of her. Scout naturally made small talk with her neighbors displaying her manners. Not only did she act ladylike‚ but she started dressing the
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The short story “Gore” by Sarah Ellis revolves around twin siblings. Amy and Lucas are complete opposites. Amy is shown as an intelligent creative girl whereas Lucas is portrayed as a stereotypical childish brother. He is very rough‚ inconsiderate and foolish. Firstly‚ Lucas is rough. Instead of using his words and being polite‚ he resorts to the use of physical violence to accomplish his goals. “Then‚ WHAP! Lucas leans over the back of my chair‚ rips the book from my hands..”(Ellis 4). This situation
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Cauliflower By: Nicole Stuba .3 Cauliflower Description: Cauliflower usually looks like broccoli‚ but instead of green‚ it’s white. The head of the cauliflower is made up of very densely packed flower buds. You know it’s fresh by if the head looks full and while the curds of the head are still smooth. Select heads that are firm and tightly packed‚ with a white head.. cream or yellowing heads indicates age and they are not as fresh. Where it’s grown and where to purchase: Cauliflower
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What impact does Aunt Alexandra have on the Finch family and on Maycomb? As soon as Aunt Alexandra enters the Finch household‚ she quickly begins to manipulate and change the twist the family from a loving one and a caring one‚ to one that is cold hearted and full of arguments and fights. We are first introduced to Aunt Alexandra at Christmas‚ on this day we find out that Aunt Alexandra is so different from her easy-going brothers Atticus and Jack that Scout wonders if she was switched at birth
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To my dear and loving husband Anne Bradstreet – Context Anne Bradstreet was born in September 16th‚ 1612 in Northampton‚ England. She was the daughter of Thomas Dudley‚ a steward of the Earl of Lincoln‚ and Dorothy Yorke. Due to her families position she grew up in cultured circumstances and was a well-educated woman for her time‚ being tutored in history‚ several languages and literature. At the age of sixteen she married Simon. Both Anne’s father and husband were later to serve as governors
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Tupac Shakur was a young rapper who wrote the song “Dear Mama” dedicated to his mother. He uses elements such as dynamics‚ instrumentation‚ and tempo to help piece together his incredible song made for his mother. The song “Dear Mama” by Tupac Shakur begins with the artist rapping his 17-year-old self. From breaking rules in school and hanging out with older people‚ to being kicked out the house by ruin his mom‚ Tupac always could depend on her to be there for him. He dedicated this song to
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I hated poetry. I realize that sometimes people have difficulty verbalizing there feelings. That’s perfectly fine. I realize that certain words can be symbolic. That’s fine as well‚ however I didn’t see the point in any poetry that didn’t sound like it came from a Dr. Seuss book. How people were able to identify with certain poets and comprehend the deeper meanings behind their works was beyond me‚ but who was I to judge? Then one night I discovered a poem about hands‚ not how hands symbolize
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