As described in the writings of Lu Xun’s “Preface” and “Diary of a Madman”‚ Lu Xun emphasizes the detrimental effects that clamoring to cultural conditions has had on the Chinese people and the need for cultural reform that is present at the time. Based on the passages of “Diary of a Madman” by Lu Xun‚ it is apparent that the author uses metaphorical acts of cannibalistic activity committed by the people of China to critique/satire the destructive influence of traditional ideals and practices such
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Q. Write a diary entry describing your feelings and emotions on the day your class 10th result was announced? Answer: Friday‚15 May 20xx 9 P.M. Dear Diary‚ Today‚ as I sat before the computer screen‚ my fingers were shaking and I was in utter bewilderment at the idea of getting the biggest news of my life. Though I was sure to get good results‚ I could not help sobbing after I noticed my wonderful result. It feels great to be able to make your parents proud! PQR Q. Imagine you are on
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resistance movement. As it goes on‚ we learn Farmer is becoming more reckless in his life. For example‚ once soldiers stopped him in his car and order him to say‚ “Long live the Haitian army.” Farmer refuses at first‚ but eventually gives in when the soldiers point their guns at his head. We can see that Farmer is fearless and idealistic‚ but also practical. He gives into the Haitian soldier because he knows he’s too valuable to others to allow himself to be shot. This represents themes of saintliness
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Daughters of the American Revolution- Diary Entry January 1914 I wonder what the New Year will bring. I bet it’ll be another year of a food shortage and starvation. More and more ships everyday are being sunk‚ therefore our goods fall out and fall to the bottom of the sea. I’m struggling to survive off grisly slices of dehydrated bread. It is very snowy outside‚ and while I admire the snow‚ we don’t have thick enough clothes to keep us warm. February 1914 Today was cold‚ so I stayed inside
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I often feel weak‚ and more often than not‚ I fail to meet expectations. I know this‚ and every day I resolved to do better." November 7‚ 1942 Anne reveals the determination and desire to improve herself that marks her character as revealed in the diary. 3. "I wander from room to room‚ climb up and down the stairs and feel like a songbird whose wings have been ripped off and who keeps hurling itself against the bars of its dark cage. ’Let me out‚ where there’s fresh air and laughter!’ a voice within
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sits near the center of Arlington National Cemetery and is the final resting place for unidentified soldiers from wars fought by the United States. It has a lot of history‚ and significance to the country. The idea of a tomb for unknown soldiers came during WWI when the British buried an unidentified soldier at Westminster Abbey. Some people buried there are President Taft‚ Joe Lewis‚ and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy (the most
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Consumer diary: Jon 1. McDonalds McGrilled Meal. Due to various social factors and previous experiences‚ my basic need for hunger in this particular instance had translated to a financially-backed want (demand) for junk food (Arndt‚ 2012). Driving past a McDonald’s sign‚ the golden arches triggered a memory recall of the brand and its ability to satisfy my wants (Hoyer & Macinnis‚ 2010). I was further motivated by McDonald’s recent promotion of its new chicken burger range. Because I had
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The Price of an American Soldier Christine Lang Applewhite COMM/215 June 9‚ 2014 Daria Woodside The Price of An American Soldier Every year‚ thousands of American men and women pack their bags‚ join the military‚ and swear allegiance to the United States of America. Within weeks‚ many of these same Americans are sent to fight in other countries‚ away from their homes and their families‚ often struggling to understand the battle they fight. Without question‚ these young
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To Be a Professional Soldier When I enlisted in December of 2012‚ I had no idea that I would feel the way I do today about myself. I was at another dead end job and could barely support my new family. I never felt like much of a father or a husband. I left on a plane from Atlanta completely oblivious as to what I would encounter when I arrived at Fort Leonard Wood‚ Missouri. Little did I know that within a matter of hours‚ my world would be abruptly‚ not subtly‚ flipped upside down. I also had
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The diary of a wimpy kid Have you ever had your own journal and you almost got caught by your older brother? Well Greg has and it almost cost him all his secrets. Greg is an average American boy who always gets embarrassed either by his parents or by his two brothers rodrick and manny. I chose this book because I have read it before‚ and I liked it. It’s a novel comic book with a lot of cartoon drawings. Diary of a Wimpy kid is about Greg Heffley‚ a kid in middle school who has a younger and an
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