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    In this essay‚ we will be talking about how Suzanne Collins and George Orwell have their protagonist respond to repression. In the Hunger Games Suzanne Collins portray Katniss as someone who learns to keep unobtrusive to make her family and her surroundings safe. “I volunteer” I gasp. “I volunteer as a tribute.” This shows how repressive Katniss is and how she is so caring and loving to her family. She is willing to put her life on the line for her sister‚ people in the audience were very flabbergasted

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    of things to many different people. However‚ historically speaking‚ apocalypse has a much more defined and spiritual connotation that has been well documented throughout literary records. In the article‚ “Apocalypse: An Overview‚” author John J. Collins provides a detailed review of the historical definitions and significance of apocalyptic text in modern day religions. According to the Apocalypse of John‚ or Book of Revelations (New Testament)‚ the genre known as apocalypse refers to “mysterious

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    Teachers Day

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    is a huge honor for me to be here talking to all of you on teachers day. I was also a teacher; the principal in fact of Guru Harkrishan Public school in the past but otherwise a history teacher. On this day we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Savepalli Radhakrishnan‚ a profound philosopher‚ statesman and educationalist. Dr. Radhakrishnan said that he would like his birthday to be celebrated only once and decided that it would be called Teachers Day. This request showed his love for the profession. From

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    Teachers’ Day In many countries‚ Teachers’ Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers‚ and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area‚ or the community in general. The date on which Teachers’ day is celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers’ days are distinct from World Teachers’ Day which is officially celebrated across the world on October 5.[1] History The idea of celebrating Teachers’

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    The final three chapters of Billy Budd‚ Sailor by Herman Melville provides three different versions of the plot that possessed a various degree of honesty. Yet it does not determine its influence on society and its history‚ for it is dependent on how loud it is. For instance‚ the report on Billy Budd written by the British press is the loudest and most influential. However‚ the press used it as an opportunity to further the political narrative of the Great Mutiny. From its writing style‚ the report

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    A great Teacher‚ Scholar & Philosopher “He is a great teacher. There is a lot we can learn from him”‚ said Pandit Jawarlal Nehru about Dr. S.Radhakrishanan. When Dr. Radhakrishanan became the President of India in the year 1962‚ some of his fans requested him that they intended to celebrate Sep. 5 his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishanan said‚ “Instead of celebrating my birthday separately‚ it would be my proud privilege if Sep. 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day”. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan

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    Ideal teacher

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    The ideal teacher could have many qualities but the main ones that they need are compassion‚ professionalism‚ knowledge‚ and creativity. That will allow them to inspire and motivate students to excel in their achievements. All teachers have their own special mix to make them the ideal teacher and also students have their own opinion on what makes the ideal teacher. In Stand and Deliver it shows the pros and cons of being the ideal teacher. It show how with compassion and knowledge you can change

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    Why to be a teacher. Why to be a teacher… it’s a question that I don´t know if everybody that are preparing to be teacher have wonder it‚ But I know that it’s something that they should have already done. I’m glad because I know what is the real meaning of been a teacher and the importance to be one and not just one… a different one‚ able to achieve all the challenges‚ goals and compromises that a teacher has to reach. Teaching is not only teaching and it is not only one more job‚ because be

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    A Talk to Teachers

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    A Talk to Teachers By James Baldwin # 1 ‚ 2‚ 4‚ 6‚ 8‚ 12 1. In the beginning of the second paragraph‚ Baldwin establishes a respectful aura by talking about the schoolteachers’ way of teaching material and says he is not one himself‚ creating a sense of respect for those who are and ultimately putting a value on what they teach‚ just that he doesn’t agree with it. Though he points out that he is rather intimidated by the fact that he is doing such action‚ he proves himself wrong by continuing with

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    Billy Joel and His Battle with Depression Since the early seventies‚ Billy Joel has displayed greatness with his success in music‚ and has captured America with the sounds of his catchy tunes. Many accomplishments have been made‚ such as winning five Grammy Awards and many top ten hits in the seventies‚ eighties‚ and nineties. Joel has been successful throughout the years‚ but one thing he is still trying to overcome is his depression‚ and that is a hard thing to control. As early

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