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    Poetry Analysis #2 Nelly Boukoua Because I could not stop for Death Vocabulary Definitions civility: politeness‚ courtesy gossamer: very fine and insubstantial tippet: (woman’s apparel) a fur cape or woollen shawl tulle: sheer‚ fine material used to make veils cornice: top course which crowns a wall surmised (to surmise): to suppose without any evidence These words add a certain calmness to the poem. It seem as if the speaker fancies Death because she uses delicate words such

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    Discuss how the two poems ‘’Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night’’ by Dylan Thomas and ‘’Let Me Die A Youngman’s Death’’ by Roger McGough‚ perceive and deal with death. The two poems ‘’Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night’’ by Dylan Thomas and ‘’Let Me Die A Youngman’s Death’’ by Roger McGough ostensibly appear different‚ but both share the theme of death. The two poets present this theme in clearly different ways. On one hand‚ ‘’Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night’’ is an allusion to the

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    In “The Gentle Lena”‚ Lena was presented as a quiet girl that did what she was told all the time no matter what it was. That is how she survived because she would not know what to do with herself otherwise. She was never angry; even when other girls would tease her that would only make “a gentle stir within her” (Stein‚ 172). In fact‚ she never really showed any type of emotion as if she felt nothing. She was always seemed to be very calm and content with what she was doing.. Lena was always

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    Kara lets go of Lena and flashes her a grand smile. The real reason she’d never slept at anyone’s house being she was a werewolf‚ was a little hard to explain to anyone outside her family. She was glad Lena didn’t ask why. Eliza had been reluctant to allow Kara over at first‚ but after Kara’s Awakening she was sure she could control her transformations. "So! What’s the rundown?" Lena tapped her chin for a moment. "Well‚ I’m guessing you’re hungry. How about we order a pizza?" "Ooh! Yes please

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    through. Isolated‚ Aboriginal community. * Walk past an indigenous man carrying a jerry can of petrol. Stereotypical image of addiction. Lena in a thick Australian accent: “Whadda dickhead.” Clear from this dialogue that her values are very different from the norm. * Close up of dead butterfly with crawling ants‚ camera switches to close up of Lena. Connection between the character and the butterfly is made – both are beautiful creatures but neither are able to flourish in such an environment

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    Keeping It Together What a loving mother! Lena Younger‚ or Mama‚ is nurturing and supportive when it comes to raising and maintaining a family. Personally speaking‚ being nurturing means to love‚ care for‚ and show concern over someone. Analyzing Mama ’s relationships with family members can show us her view on parenting and ultimately show us her devotion to her family. In A Raisin in the Sun‚ by Lorraine Hansberry‚ Mama is a nurturing mother who cares for and protects her family in her struggle

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    It’s a clash of personalities as gentle and sweet Sara lives under the protection of the sexy yet intimidating Gabriel. [$3] 11. The Unexpected Bride by Lena Goldfinch If you like Western romances‚ this one is for you. Author Lena Goldfinch opts to use the popular “mail-order bride” plot but gives it a unique twist through the heroine Rebecca. She was a hoyden while growing up but decides to change her ways when her childhood sweetheart married a sweet and gentle Southern Belle. She signs up to

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    that Olaf saw Jim tower over the door he developed a prejudice mentality that developed fear towards Jim. The following night‚ Olaf returned to work for his shift. At about two o’ clock in the morning Jim came to Olaf asking to see the same hooker‚ Lena‚ again in his room. This continued every night until the sixth day in which Jim had planned to leave. That night came and Jim had come to pay his bill and get his money from Olaf. The money was exchanged‚ however‚ Olaf’s sense of fear caused an uneasy

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    In Lauren Oliver’s Requiem‚ Invalid Lena discovers that living in the Wilds is arduous. Lena’s former lover‚ Alex‚ reappears into her life and everything is changing. Hana‚ Lena’s best friend‚ has been cured and begins to think about Lena; even though she is not supposed to. She thinks about Alex too‚ and how she told on them before she was cured. Hana almost feels guilty about it‚ but the cure does not allow her to. Lena’s group of Invalids runs from regulators and scavengers. As a result‚ they

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    girl in town‚ Lena Duchannes. Lena is ignored by most of the students because she wears long dresses and is not interested in popular pursuits like trying out for the cheerleading squad. Ethan hears Lena playing the song "Sixteen Moons" on her viola in orchestra‚ which unsettles him. Ethan drives away from school to clear his mind‚ and he hears "Sixteen Moons" playing over his car radio. As Ethan drives‚ he nearly runs over Lena. When he stops his car‚ he suddenly realizes that Lena is the girl who

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