The Outsiders Theme “The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s our broken idea of fairness. Meaning‚ our idea of fairness is self-centered” (Tony Warrick). The Outsiders‚ by S. E. Hinton‚ is a novel about the bond between the rich eastside Socials and the poor Greasers. Although many themes are portrayed throughout the novel‚ the theme of unfairness is the most consistent theme. First‚ unfairness is portrayed through the Greasers. Johnny‚ one of the Greasers‚ had been treated unfairly his whole
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poem in the novel to show that things always change. For example‚ the poem states‚ “Nature’s first green is gold‚ her hardest hue to hold.” Frost is saying that at first everything is pure‚ but it’s hard to keep it that way. This relates to The Outsiders because in the beginning of Ponyboy’s life‚ everything was fine. Ponyboy and Johnny even gained a lot of fame and recognition for saving the kids from the burning church. This reminds us of how pure everything is at the beginning. In addition to
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After reviewing the list of banned and challenged books‚ I found one that is by one of my favorite authors. The book Looking For Alaska written by John Green was the sixth most challenged book last year for a “scene that may lead a student to sexual experimentation”(Top Ten Challenged Books of 2016 via YouTube). Looking for Alaska was challenged in the United States‚ and is currently the bout of a drawn out battle in Kentucky. At Marion County High School an upset parent wrote a letter to the high
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Part A Relevant Law Relationship of Partners to Outsiders Common Law Position An outsider has two possible grounds to recover from the partnership – where the partner has actual authority or apparent authority. Actual authority: the authority of a partner to do acts clearly stated and agreed to by the other partners (whether written or oral). Apparent authority: the authority that the partner appears to have to third parties (e.g. buying and selling goods‚ receiving payments‚ issuing
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Andrew Del Genio March 4‚ 2013 Should there be a ban on MMA? MMA is banned in 4 different U.S states‚ and many others want it banned nationally. This is to show those people who think it should be banned that they are wrong and that this sport can bring good business to America. Many people believe this sport is very is brutal‚ they use words describing it such as “barbaric” and “Human Cock Fighting” when this sport is nothing like that at all. Fighters don’t even take excessive blows
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Discursive essay – Should cloning be banned? The subject of human cloning is a very controversial topic. The cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1997 by scientist Ian Wilmut generated a very unexpected reaction around the world. However these reactions were not all positive. Cloning refers to the development of offspring that are identical to their parents genetically. While it is referred to as an unnatural process‚ it can occur quite often in nature. Identical twins‚ for example‚ are clones. However
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continue on smoking‚ as if they did not know that they are harming their surroundings too‚ therefore cigarette smoking should be banned. I think only by doing so we can achieve a more positive result. Some of those who support smoking claim that it’s hard for smokers to break their habit. 12 out of 15 smokers failed to break the habit‚ therefore‚ if it’s banned then it could trigger the opening of the black markets of cigars‚ just like drugs‚ and it would be much more difficult for the government
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is someone who helps others and puts them before himself and would risk his life to help them. Ponyboy is not a villain. Johnny kills someone‚ but to protect his friend. Dally could be a hero‚ but he chooses not to be. Who will be the hero in the Outsiders? we shall find out? Pony is a good guy. He is a hero. Pony doesn’t like to be harassed‚ but he doesn’t like seeing anyone else being harassed either. “Leave her alone‚ Dally(page 24). He didn’t want the girls to be harassed and also didn’t want
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of what it could influence their children. Schools and libraries should be a place where students can openly assimilate and indulge in the values and attributions of literacy. Reasons: - the values and topics that are being discussed in these books are essential to the students’ success in society. - education should be open to everyone Evidence: - (EDUCATION) I believe that education should be open to everyone. Everyone should have a window of opportunity to read any literature
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TASK 1 Topic: Alcohol consumption should be banned. Argue for or against the statement. Argument For Topic sentence: Alcohol consumption should be banned Supporting ideas: 1. Effects of alcohol abuse in your body 2. How does alcohol affect family life’s 3. The effects of drinking and driving Task 2 Rough draft In my personal opinion I am in favour of alcohol being banned. I am a victim of alcoholic parents ‚ so I can relate to the difficulties that I was faced with
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