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    Shields‚ once remonstrated a preacher in the family’s hometown of Monroeville‚ Ala.‚ for sermonizing on racial justice. Atticus bears an uncanny resemblance to another pillar of moral authority—the Thomas More depicted in Robert Bolt’s "A Man for All Seasons‚" which appeared on the English stage the year "To Kill a Mockingbird" was published. Atticus does not become a martyr for his cause like Sir Thomas‚ but he is the only saint in a courtroom full of the weak‚ the foolish and the wicked. And like Sir

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    using examples from the past. One book in particular‚ The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros‚ contains three families who exemplify the differences of raising children in that society to that of the present. The first example of family societal differences is Esperanza’s family. Esperanza comes from a very poor Mexican family. Her family lives in an apartment with only one bedroom and bathroom in a red house on Mango Street. Because of racism and the mere fact that her parents are not

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    between two totally different cultures. In the book “The House On Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros is a coming to age novel. It tells a story about Esperanza a latina girl growing up in the wonderful world of Chicago with her friends and family. Esperanza and her family recently have moved to mango street. They have moved around a lot in her lifetime because they are poor. Esperanza is determined to leave the house on mango street but in her latino culture most women leave by

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    ‘Spring’ from “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi: Antonio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741)‚ nicknamed Il Prete Rosso ("The Red Priest") because of his red hair‚ was an Italian Baroque composer‚ priest‚ and virtuoso violinist‚ born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers‚ and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe. Vivaldi is known mainly for composing instrumental concertos‚ especially for the violin‚ as well as sacred

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    The excerpt begins with main character‚ a native American‚ visiting a 7-11 to buy a creamsicle. He goes to the store in an attempt to distract himself from a fight with his girlfriend. The employee of the graveyard shift feels uneasy as the main character enters the store. The employee thinks he is going to get robbed. The main character notices the employee reaction and so attempts to mess with him by simulating a robbery scenario. The excerpt talks about the main character trying to find peace

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    Plot Summary: This historical fiction story is set in 1930’s. The main character‚ Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who lives on El Rancho de las Rosas near Aguascalientes in Mexico with her loving parents. She enjoys her care-free life filled with riches‚ parties‚ servants and silk dresses. Everything changes in Esperanza’s life when her Papa‚ Sixto Ortega is killed by the bandits‚ just a day before Esperanza’s 13th birthday. Papa’s brothers try to manipulate the situation in order to seize the

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    “Hi‚ my car broke down about a mile and a half down the road‚ can you help me out?” I asked. “Let’s take a ride down there and check it out‚” said the mechanic. We drove to my car and the mechanic looked it over‚ He said‚ “It may take a few hours to repair.” and recommended I find somewhere to eat. He pointed me back to town and said‚ “Good luck.” That’s when I found Moe’s Café. “Mom‚ I kid you not this place looks like a crime scene.” I said on the phone. “Honey‚ I’m sure it’s fine‚” she said.

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    I need this money. I’m the man of the house I the one who’s supposed to take care of everyone. If my mom doesn’t get the treatment she needs she’s going to die. I wish this shit was free. What kind of man am I? Twenty seven years old living at home. What a joke‚ I am cashier at a pizzeria. What a joke I am. Some example I set for my little sister. Cashier making eight dollars an hour living in this small apartment. I need this money. I need our lives to change‚ save my mother’s life. Seriously fuck

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    2 pip I’ve done my duty. I’m not obligated to do anything beyond what just happened. - I felt degraded... used. - You could still walk away from all this. We would make a great team if you’d stop concerning yourself with principles... - and just play the game. - You mean your game? If you shoot one of us‚ you’ll go to prison. And you’ll go to hell! Seems like a fair trade to me. - Let them go. - No! Amo is ours! They have no right to... - He’s my child! - Let them go. My insurance policy

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    I could hear the man walk on the rock and them finally he came to the door. I open the door and I finally look at him and I say “Hello‚ please come in.” “Thank you.” the visitor says in a low voice “I was asked to call‚” he said at last‚ as he bent down and got a piece of cotton from his trouser. “I come from ‘Maw and Meggins.’ I my head I was think that there was where my son work at and I was wondering if there is something worry‚” I finally said . “Is there anything worrying?” I couldn’t

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