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    The Most Dangerous Game The most obvious theme of "The Most Dangerous Game" is that which arises from the relationship of the hunter and the hunted. At the very beginning of story‚ Rainsford and Zaroff are presented as equals. Both characters are well-accomplished big-game hunters. As the story unfolds‚ however‚ their roles change. Rainsford is thrust into the position of the hunted. However‚ he tries to undermine the game by setting traps for the hunter. Rainsford’s form of hunting is passive

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    1984 Compared to Cults

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    In the book 1984‚ written by George Orwell‚ there is a group portrayed that is similar to what society would call a cult. A cult is defined as a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false‚ with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian‚ charismatic leader. Totalism is described as the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government. The books main themes include language as mind control and psychological

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    Third Party Logistics

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    Third Party Logistics – An Overview A third-party logistics firm is a firm that provides outsourced or “third party” logistics services to companies for some portion or all of their supply chain management functions. Typically‚ a core company providing services or products is considered the first party; the customer (or customers) the second party. A third-party‚ then‚ is a firm hired to do that which neither the first or second party desires to do. 3PL typically specializes in integrated warehousing

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    Carl Hiaasen's Bad Monkey

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    Carl Hiaasen’s novel‚ Bad Monkey‚ tells the story of a former police detective named Andrew Yancy who was suspended from Florida’s Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. While on suspension‚ Summers gives Yancy the responsibility of getting rid of a unidentified human arm that was fished up on a tourist boat (Hiaasen‚ 2013‚ p. 8). However‚ Yancy believes that if he can solve the mystery of the unidentified arm he can be reinstated as a detective. Yancy discovers that the arm belongs to a man named Nicholas

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    Essay A day to spend as I wish would start with making a big‚ wholesome breakfast with my family. The process of scrambling the eggs and flipping the pancakes would get me and everyone else in an upbeat mood. Giving a helpful hand in the morning would also give me a sense of worthiness. After breakfast is ready and served‚ my family would sit around the table together. We would discuss what we had dreamed about that night‚ what we had read in the news‚ and what we were doing that day. After

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    In the story the Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs‚ Herbert’s death was a tragic accident‚ but who is actually responsible? A family receives a talisman that grants wishes‚ but causes extreme effects. Their wishes caused great despair and devastation amongst their family. For instance‚ a wish may have caused the death of their son. Herbert was the cause of his own death which will be shown with examples from the text. The evidence will show that Herbert was the most responsible for his death which is all

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    buttocks said to her‚ "This stick will become part of your body‚ and you will use it for climbing purposes. As a penalty for laziness‚ henceforth you shall live in tress in the forest‚ and there you will find your fruit." Thus‚ originated the first monkey with a coat of leather and a

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    be“Be Careful What You Wish For” By: Nur Kamilia binti Shafiq Aroki And on that sad‚ gloomy day‚ I learned an important lesson that I’ll probably never forget my whole life. It all started on the 3rd of January 2012 which was two days before school was reopening again. 2012 was an important year for me as I was sitting for a major exam which meant studying more and procrastinating less‚ and if you knew me personally‚ you would know that I procrastinate way more than a human organism

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    I stood there with my hands on the monkey bars. I tried to move my hand to the next one‚ but couldn’t find the strength to do it. "Hurry up Lyndsey! We want a turn too!" I looked behind me to see many kids waiting in a line. "I can’t go any further!" Rebecca rolled her eyes at me. It started to make me feel bad inside‚ but I knew I couldn’t keep going. "Just drop!" I looked down at the ground‚ and tears filled my eyes. It was too far down to drop. I would hurt myself trying. "It’s too far. I can’t

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    2 stories‚ The monkey’s paw‚ by W.W. Jacobs‚ and The Tell Tale heart‚ by Edgar Allan Poe‚ creating suspense too see what the main character will do next.‚ by Edgar Allan Poe. The stories show that everything might have a drawback‚ when it comes to wishing‚ to even murdering. Looking more closely to these 2 stories we’ll find tragic examples of cause and effect. If you want to feel the real suspense‚ read the "Monkey’s Paw." Three members of a house obtain a monkeys paw from a military soldier and

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