Simmy Shah Quotes | Commentary | “When I think of them now‚ I think of how they probably seen nearly as little world as I had by that time” (5). | This quote displays the importance of the first person point of view in this novel. The unique perspective from Ginny not only allows the reader to view the events from her own angle‚ but it also allows the readers to understand her personality. In addition‚ this quote describes the tragedy of the farmer’s life: no new possibilities of adventure
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Sugihara was a hero in my eyes because of what he did. He helped so many people in need‚ despite whatever punishment he would face for doing so. He was selfless and brave‚ even if all he truly did was stamp and write on papers. Even so‚ he was a hero to many‚ and very important to those people and their families. To me‚ that is a hero. In my eyes‚ an example of a hero would be a Japanese man named Chinue Sugihara. He was a Japanese diplomat who served as Vice-consul for the Empire of Japan in
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clear just how much of a burden beauty really is. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is a common saying that holds true in all senses. Beauty has evolved dramatically‚ and what was once considered beautiful is now passé. According to A Wound in the Face by Angela
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In “A Thousand Pieces of Gold†Polly had many homes. First she lived in China with her family. Her family is poor so she fears that she is going to lose her home. When she gets sold she loses her home and her family. She wants to escape from the bandits and run back home‚ but she can’t escape. Then she get’s bought and sent to the United States. She still thinks her home is back in China and she plans to gather gold and use it to buy her way back there. She meets Jim‚ who
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“The Thousand and One Nights” (“Alf Layla Wa-Layla” in Arabic and often referred to as “The Arabian Nights” in reference to the first edition published in English)‚ is unique in its adaptability and resilience. Over a period of more than a thousand years‚ this book has continued to enrapture its readers as it has changed and evolved. It is impossible to find any definitive “true” version of the Nights. The tale has many authors from many places and seems to have consistently evolved since its earliest
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way‚ and strengthened Rome ten-fold? Why‚ Julius Caesar did! Julius Caesar was the first Roman emperor and he changed a strong republic into a total democracy. As the emperor‚ he conquered a lot of land and made a lot of enemies. I believe he was a hero and all of the bad things he did were justified with the result he made. Julius Caesar was an amazing generol in the military. His amazing military leadership skills are the main reason why he became the emperor. To become emperor‚ he had to defeat
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There is an immense value in reading A Thousand Pieces of Gold. Simply written and easily comprehendible‚ the book is more than worth reading. All characters in the novel are unique and their personalities were fitting for the dates and settings. The main character’s many convincing hardships give the book realistic appeal. The main character‚ Lalu‚ shows her confusion in many ways‚ one is by describing the Americans as "white demons". A Thousand Pieces of Gold also vividly describes the lack
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this novel‚ which emphasizes the oppression and hardships the women faced. The hopefulness comes from the women’s actions and ability to continue to persevere towards their freedom. Women must endure much injustice in patriarchal Afghan society. In Thousand Splendid Suns‚ the book takes place in warfare. War is what destroys the soul of women in Afghanistan. War leads to women being oppressed in Afghanistan socially‚ culturally‚ and politically. The women in the novel are seen as oppressed yet hopeful
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her father‚ Jalil. Mariam always admired her father‚ so much so that she intended to leave her mother‚ who had raised Mariam alone all her life. Mariam waited for days outside Jalil’s house‚ knowing of his presence inside. But he‚ for fear of losing face‚ ignored his harami‚ never to treat her like a daughter of his own. Later‚ awaiting the arrival of his death‚ Jalil visited Mariam’s house to make amends. Mariam‚ fittingly‚ did not welcome him and shredded his letter‚ never to know until many years
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“Thousand splendid suns” In this novel‚ Hosseini tells the story of the role and place of women in Afghan society. Hosseini has explicitly dedicated himself to examining the condition of women. Laila may be the beloved daughter of her father‚ but her brothers get all the attention of their mother. Laila is completely forgotten by her mother in her grief for the loss of her sons. Although Mariam lives in poverty‚ but she has the love of her mother. Both women’s lives change for the worst when they
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