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    Johannes Pearl Earring

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    conceptualize and understand the private lives of the rich and the cultured (Arthur Wheelock‚ Encyclopedia Britannica). Johannes Vermeer is praised for his masterful use of lighting‚ and one piece which captures his lighting greatness is Girl with a Pearl Earring.

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    The Odyssey and The Pearl: Loyalty Loyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait‚ but it can lead to either positive or negative consequences. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey and John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl there are characters that show great examples of this trait. Penelope in The Odyssey and Juana in The Pearl are the most obvious‚ although there are many. Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey and Juana stayed by her husband through

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    Girl with a Pearl Earring

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    Reading Group Guide Girl With a Pearl Earring Tracy Chevalier DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. In Girl With a Pearl Earring‚ Tracy Chevalier treats us to a richly appointed portrait of intersecting faiths‚ fracturing family dynamics‚ erotic awakenings‚ community scandals‚ religious tensions‚ and aesthetic compromises—all filtered brilliantly through the eyes of the young narrator‚ Griet‚ whose concise‚ wide-eyed perspective functions much like Vermeer’s camera obscura‚ rendering with particularly sharp precision

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    How does the setting influence the plot‚ conflicts and/or characters? Girl with a Pearl earring depicts life in 17th century Delft‚ a small Dutch city. The book is based on real life painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” which influenced the books setting. 17th century in Delft the protestants and catholic were separated and attended different churches. Griet was the daughter of a Protestant Delft tile painter. Her father lost the ability to see in an accident‚ therefore Griet must work for a

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    Girl with a Pearl Earring

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    Feature Article Forbidden Love The novel Girl with a Pearl Earring should definitely be included on the Novel Ideas book club reading list. Elyshia Hickey reveals why this fascinating‚ historical and romantic story will appeal to an adolescent audience‚ as it explores the theme of sensual awakening. Set in 17th century Delft‚ Chevalier’s novel explores the deep but forbidden love between a young maid and her master. The author’s clever combination of an intriguing story‚ remarkable characters

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    On ​ December 7th‚ 1941​ ‚ Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese forces. The next day‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the United States Congress with his memorable “a date which will live in infamy” speech​ . This speech had two purposes: 1. To urge Congress to formally declare war on Japan (which they did just minutes later)‚ and 2. To rally the American people to support the war effort. Yesterday‚ December 7‚ 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly

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    Pearl Harbor Timeline

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    Make a copy of this doc.  Then...      Pearl Harbor Interactive Timeline Directions: Go to: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/pearl-harbor /?ar_a=1 and click on “Attack map”. Use the interactive map to answer the following questions. Please ensure you not only use the map but also read the “full Stories” and “I was there” segments. Attach this doc to edmodo when complete. Be sure your name is on it. 1. What is the exact date of the attack on Pearl Harbor? December 7‚ 1941

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    “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” was titled as “The girl with a Turban”. This painting is also referred by many as the Mona Lisa of the North or the Dutch Mona Lisa. It is believed that the girl in this painting is Vermeer’s oldest daughter. Although there is no proof which suggests it is his daughter in this painting‚ her facial features appeared in several Vermeer’s artworks. However‚ his use of various techniques makes it hard to compare their faces. The Girl with the Pearl Earring is believed

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    Pearls: A Short Story

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    Pearls are one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry‚ it is not a secret that before actually getting the pearl you must find the oyster that has it‚ and clean it up real good since it’s covered in layers of Nacre‚ they have a pearl that they don’t’ want to clean up. What surprised me the most was how strong tammy’s love for her children is‚ not only they never help

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    Pearl Harbor Speech

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    Franklin D. Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Speech Franklin Roosevelt - Pearl Harbor Speech December 8‚ 1941 Pearl Harbor Speech by F.D.R. to the Congress of the United States Yesterday‚ Dec. 7‚ 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and‚ at the solicitation of Japan‚ was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking

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