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    formed. The futility of speaking to another person who has no idea of what you are talking about cause an invisible wall to form between people. This leads to a breakdown in communication which results in lack of interaction and even alienation or estrangement. Sometimes‚ the use of a translator causes awkward situations for one when the questions asked are sensitive and should be privy to the listener and questioner themselves‚ engendering perfunctory replies and prevent frank and open discussion from

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    are thoroughly described‚ and one of the first discussed in his paper is a dissociation with self. Kaufman states‚ “Man’s loss of independence‚ his impoverishment‚ his estrangement from his fellow man‚ and his involvement in labour that is devoid of an originality‚ spontaneity or creativity are so many aspects of man’s estrangement from his true nature” (Kaufman 32). This excerpt is the epitome of what happens to Gregor in his post-transformation life. Not only does Gregor face being outcast from

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    If by Rudyard Kipling‚ and Girl by Jamaica Kincaid‚ are two texts about parents giving their kids advice about the real world. In Girl a mom is writing to her daughter about specific rules she needs to follow in the real world to become a successful women. In If a father is telling his son about basic rules he can follow. The Two texts might sound the same‚ but they are also different. In both texts “If” and “Girl” they both have a similar topic that is they are both getting advice from their parents

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    go about achieving a goal in a not normally excepted way‚ D) Cultural Estrangement: person’s individual values rejected by society‚ the image that the alienated value’s not being standard to that of the environment around him/her‚ E) Social Isolation: The individuals low expectancy for inclusion and social exceptance‚ being lonely and commonly found a member of a minority or physically disabled‚ F) Self Estrangement: This focuses on the discrepancy or differences between one’s ideal self

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    I previously worked in an elementary school as a teacher’s assistant under the direction and guidance of a classroom teacher. This position was a seasonal since I was assigned this particular role during summer school for elementary students. I have worked as a teacher’s assistant for a total of three summers at this school‚ however‚ I quit this position due to the repetitive tedious tasks I was assigned and also due to employee unfairness. The elementary school in which I worked in consisted of

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    of the characters. CINEMATIC CODES: Tendency to set aside editing conventions aimed at establishing the appearance of spatial (180-degree rule) and temporal continuity (repetitions‚ jump cuts). The editing draws attention to itself. SPECTATOR ESTRANGEMENT: Forces a thinking detachment and distanced attitude on the part of the spectator (Brechtian/distanciation theory). UNPLEASURE /

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    Bibliography: Carroll‚ Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. London: Penguin Popular Classics. 1994. D’ambrosio‚ Michael A. “”Alice” for Adolescents.” The English Journal 59. (Nov.‚ 1970): 1074-1075 + 1085. Kincaid‚ James R. “Alice’s Invasion of Wonderland.” Modern Language Association 88. (Jan.‚ 1973): 92-99 Leach‚ Elsie. “Alice in Wonderland in Perspective.” Children’s Literature. Ed. Peter Hunt. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd‚ 2003. 88-92.

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    within Claggert makes him thrive on the suffering of others. He punishes the sailors excessively and does not have any regard for the human lives. Claggert indirectly murdered Jenkins without remorse. His dissatisfaction with the light punishment Kincaid received was distinct. He desired

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    bring back good and bad memories. She is reminded of how close she was to her mother when she was younger. When they arrive at the jetty‚ she begins to have second thoughts on leaving. “I was on the verge of thinking it had all been a mistake.” (Kincaid 41) She then realizes that leaving is her only chance of having a better life. She gets on the ship and waves goodbye to the only life she

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