Discussion Questions for The Stranger (1946); translated by Matthew Ward‚ 1988. Part One Chapter 1. 1. How does Camus set up Meursault’s personality -- how does Meursault respond to others’ conversation‚ to ordinary social situations‚ and to the death of his mother? 2. On page 10‚ Meursault says that at the viewing of his mother‚ he felt as if the elderly people there were judging him. Offer a conjecture about why he might have had that feeling. (It is worth paying attention to such references to
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For years and even centuries‚ there has been a long conflict about Conspiracies; whether it ’s the strange tragedy with Princess Diana or the horrific assassinations of Abraham Lincoln and JFK. These peculiar tales have been arousing over the years and have been given strong attention to the public eye. They have raised questions that have not yet been completely answered‚ gave rise to conspiracy theories that in some cases have not yet been disproven‚ and brought about myths and rumors that have
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Title: The Mysterious Benedict Society Author: Trenton Lee Stewart Setting: a. Place: 1. Stonetown 2. Nomansan Island 3. Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened b. Time: Alternate universe Characters: 1. Reynard "Reynie" Mudloon- an average-looking‚ eleven-year-old boy with above average smarts and leadership skills. He has a knack for solving even the most complex puzzles. 2. George "Sticky" Washington- a stick-thin‚ eleven-year-old boy with tea colored skin and a bald head
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The Mysterious Maya The Mysterious Maya by George E. Stuart and his brother Gene S. Stuart is a 200-page nonfiction novel. The Maya people mysteriously disappeared from the planet. The only history we know is where they lived and how they lived. Two brothers try to expand the knowledge of the present day people by going on a trip to Mexico to visit Maya villages. This book review includes a summary of the book‚ an as much information on the Maya people‚ and important character analysis. George
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Matea Ferk ENGL 101 – Holt Research Paper – Portfolio Draft May 4‚ 2011 Mysterious Egyptian Pyramids The Great Pyramid is the only construction that remains from the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Egyptian pyramids have always been surrounded by mystery. We know their purpose and who built them‚ but we are still unsure how and when they were built. Ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful‚ richest and advanced civilizations in our history. They showed a magnificent knowledge of astronomy
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Nacirema culture include: Medicine men and women (doctors‚ psychiatrists‚ and pharmacists)‚ a charm-box (medicine cabinet)‚ the mouth-rite ritual (brushing teeth)‚ and a cultural hero known as Notgnihsaw (Washington spelled backwards). [edit]The Mysterious Fall of the Nacirema In 1972 Neil B. Thompson revisited the Nacirema after the fall of their civilization. Thompson’s paper‚ unlike Miner’s‚ primarily offered a social commentary focused on environmental issues. Thompson paid special attention
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1) How does Meursault explain to the lawyer how his “physical needs” relate to his “feelings”? How is this significant to our understanding of Meursault? Throughout the entire novel‚ Meursault constantly suppresses his emotions by directing his focus towards his physical annoyances‚ whether he is tired‚ has a headache‚ or is irritated by someone else. He explained to the lawyer that‚ “[his] physical needs often got in the way of [his] emotions”. For example‚ Meursault justifies his absence of sadness
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles Author- Agatha Christie INDEX 1. Background of the author 2. Characters 3. Plot summary 4. Re-created few pages 5. Review of reviews 6. Legal vocabulary 7. Bibliography 8. Original Pages Background of the author Agatha Christie was born Agatha May Clarissa Miller in Devon‚ England in 1890‚ the youngest of three children in a conservative‚ well-to-do family. Taught at home by a governess and tutors‚ as
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breaking his leg.” (Tutankhamun‚ (2012). Studies from scientists and archeologists show that Tutankhamus and his predecessors all died at a young age‚ each younger than the one before them. This suggested an inherited disorder. “TUTANKHAMUN’S mysterious death as a teenager may finally have been explained. And the condition that cut short his life may also have triggered the earliest monotheistic religion‚ suggests a new review of his family history. Since his lavishly furnished‚ nearly intact
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THE STRANGER and THE ALCHEMIST Belief and Response Essay As one would make it through The Alchemist or The Stranger they would start to notice a clear separation of what each of these books portray. On one side you have The Alchemist which represents more of a positive outlook on life and following your dreams. On the other you have The Stranger which depicts more of a negative connotation on life. Although these two accounts seem far from each other‚ they present themes throughout the text that
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