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    “Little Girl Lost” exposes authority for being predators that feast on those who lack power in order to urge the vulnerable to break the cycle of power and realize the danger around them. The images of the lion and the beasts illustrate the negative power-mongering qualities authority figures possess while the image of the defenseless‚ sleeping girl signifies the vulnerability of those who are blind to their servitude to their leaders. In order to portray the dangers‚ the text utilizes the symbol of the

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    The Chai symbol is of modern origin‚ popular and fashionable in jewelry today‚ it is the Hebrew word for “living.” The oldest symbol of the Jewish faith is the menorah‚ a large usually seven-branched candelabra. It was a prominent accessory in the Jerusalem temple‚ and one sees it today in many Jewish homes and houses of worship. For many Jews‚ the menorah is a symbol of Israel’s mission to be “a light to the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). The last symbol would be the Star of David. A symbol of two overlaid

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    Lost in Translation’ navigates global spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ Sofia Coppola’s ‘Lost in Translation’ surrounds the experiences of Bob Harris and Charlotte‚ American tourists in Tokyo. Transcending the expectations of its romantic comedy genre‚ it delves into something much deeper; the overwhelming impact of globalisation on both the local and individuals. Bob Harris is a Hollywood actor whose faltering career has led him to accept an offer to shoot a commercial for Suntory Whiskey while Charlotte is in

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    their own symbols. In 2009‚ the government announced a competition to design the new rupee symbol. The finance ministry wanted the symbol to represent the historical and cultural ethos of the country and called for entries from the public. D Uday Kumar’s (IIT post-graduate) entry was chosen from among 3‚000 designs competing for the currency symbol and was accepted by the Union Cabinet on 15th 2010. He will get an award of INR 2.5 lakhs. Impact Having a new and unique currency symbol has now become

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    symbolizes a lot of different symbols. Symbols play a huge role in The Great Gatsby. These symbols add to the understanding we take from the novel. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses a lot of symbols throughout the book to highlight key ideas. Characters are used to highlight ideas. Places are used to add contrast. Symbols highlight beliefs of characters and the seasonal setting aides the building climax. In the novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ there are many different important symbols including The Valley of Ashes

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    Hydraulic Systems Examples of hydraulic systems Basic hydraulic system Basic fluid power symbols Basic fluid power ANSI/ISO symbols Basic fluid power symbols Hydraulic Pumps Pump characteristic Operating pressure  Speeds  Displacement volume (V) – volume of liquid per revolution  Volumetric flow rate: Q = n × V where n : number of rotation (rpm) V : displacement volume (per rev)  Pump Efficiency (Volumetric) To determine performance of pump  Divided into two:  Volumetric efficiency

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     He then  moves on with his life by getting married‚ having children and  travelling.     Climax:    The climax is when it the story says “T​ he alder stayed  motionless in my hands and the water beneath the earth  refused to sing.” Because we knew he lost the gift at that point.     Conclusion:     When the narrator tried to put their father’s teaching in action  by holding the alder branch waiting for it to writhe‚ hoping for  the sound of gushing water. In the end‚ the branch stayed  motionless in his/her hands

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    The Statue of Liberty‚ also known as Lady Liberty is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. She is an indisputable symbol of liberty and freedom for all people. Her image alone arouses such positive emotionally charged feelings in Americans‚ immigrants and visitors. The statue remains a significant key cultural icon‚ representing national pride‚ as well as freedom from tyranny and poverty. The Statue of Liberty inspires all who see her immensely large frame rising above the waters

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    into account its symbolic aspect. Symbols play a fundamental role in the process of creating identity. There are symbolic forms and social traits that people‚ who live in America but are originally from different cultures‚ use to express their identity such as family‚ friends‚ cultural traditions‚ language‚ food‚ images‚ and feelings of their past. These aspects are symbolic and people have taken them as their own‚ in other words as their identity. There are symbols that play an important role in our

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    Joyce’s short story "Araby" is filled with symbolic images of a church. It opens and closes with strong symbols‚ and in the body of the story‚ the images are shaped by the young)‚ Irish narrator’s impres-sions of the effect the Church of Ireland has upon the people of Ire-land. The boy is fiercely determined to invest in someone within this Church the holiness he feels should be the natural state of all withinit‚ but a succession of experiences forces him to see that his determi-nation is in vain

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