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    National character is an expression that describes the form of collective self-perception‚ compassion‚ and behavior shared by those who live a modern nation state. It assumes the existence of a psychological and cultural homogeneity among the people of each country‚ and the idea that each country could be seen as a collective individual‚ with features similar to the realistic individual citizens. Characters word intends to illustrate the universal aspect of social life of the people at the same time

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    there was a perfect harmony between the actors and the roles they were playing. Every character was loveable and although most of them were they just supporting actors they managed to the movie would not be the same without them. I also liked the villain of the movie; I think Alfred Molina did a great job

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    Pilate has a recurring motif of representing a pilot‚ in likeness to her name. This is a part of her character and choices to view the name not as it’s literal meaning‚ but how she wants it to mean. This translates to her role as a mentor to Milkman in obvious ways‚ as a pilot‚ a guide. Pilate asks herself three questions to determine what’s important to her in life “When am I happy and when am I sad and what is the difference. What do I need to know to stay alive. What is true in the world.” In

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    Jean Louise Finch‚ or Scout‚ is the novel’s narrator and principal character. She is a unique and remarkable character who does not quite fit in‚ or do what is expected of young girls in 1930s Alabama. Readers will note that Scout at the end of the novel is very different from Scout at the beginning and this is because she has developed so much as a character. At the start of the novel‚ she is a determined‚ spirited tomboy; she loves wearing trousers. She spends most of her time with Jem‚ her brother

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    Effi Character Analysis

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    Effi’s character definitely changed over the course of the novel. When Effi was first introduced in the novel‚ we saw her as a young loving girl who was full of adventure and imagination. Matter of fact‚ her mother often described her character as more of a tomboy than a girly girl. When Effi married Baron von Innstetten‚ she had this crazy illusion of how she imagined everything to be. Within a matter of time‚ her husband went off to do his work‚ leaving her cold‚ stranded‚ and lonely in their house

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    Candide Character Analysis

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    world. While looking back on the book I couldn’t think of many characters that displayed admirable qualities. Even though Pangloss stuck to his views that everything is for the best in this best of all possible worlds‚ which is admirable‚ he is stupid and naive to still believe this after everything he and his family goes through. It was quite hard for me to find admirable characters within Voltaire’s Candide‚ all of the characters seemed to do harm to one another in some way. Although as soon

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    The Simple Gift Essay

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    The Simple Gift Essay Transitions can be confronting but leads to new understandings of the self and others. Transitions can often be caused or prompted but can lead to new understandings and views of the self and others. The cause of Billy’s transition is caused by physical and psychological abuse from his father‚ lack of caring from his school and his run down neglected neighbourhood with its “truck still on blocks”‚ “unmown grass” and “broken windows”‚ all the symbols pointing to a decaying‚ decrepit

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    it lets readers know how hopeless a character can be. The forms of communication also help establish the plot by means of foreshadowing. A character’s personality helps us know or speculate future events. In the play wit is used to portray a love/hate relationship between Beatrice and Benedick. Wit is a clever humour that lightens the mood of the play‚

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    Final Gifts is a fascinating book that I have read. It’s about the journey of dying. The book was written by two hospice nurses. Which I can relate too because my aunt is a hospice nurse. I know how she felt and what she goes through on a daily basis regarding hospice patients and the insight on hospice workers. The two hospice workers Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley‚ who introduced the unique way people communicate with their imminent deaths. They help people understand or help explained

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    of Canada beings to return to normality after a nuclear bomb destroyed everywhere. However‚ David‚ Rosalind‚ and Petra were able to escape safely with the Sealand lady as a result of Michael’s brave‚ calm and cool‚ and intelligent character. Michael’s first character trait leading to the success of the group’s escape was his bravery. Michael shows bravery throughout the novel‚ including when he decided to join the posse that was

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