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    1984 Motifs and Symbols

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    The world of Nineteen eighty-four‚ one is brought to a total dystopian world‚ where the planet is ruled by an absolute rule government. In Gorge Orwell¡¯s dark vision of this frightening future‚ where the power-mad few rules over the land by manipulating the mind of the masses though the use of language‚ hatred‚ and physical pain. This work is a cautionary tale against totalitarianism and potential totalitarianism. Perhaps the most powerful fiction novel in the twentieth century‚ demonstrated to

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    There are many symbols in the story; for example‚ black cigar‚ tuxedos‚ and the flag tattoo. The flag tattoo represents the American dream‚ something that the black boys were not able to have or achieve. The unknown narrator is one of the brighter students in the community and is given the opportunity to give a speech‚ but to give the speech‚ he has to go through many difficulties. First‚ he had to fight his other colored boys and second‚ he got electrocuted attempting to pick up coins— which turned

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    Australia 1 (flags‚ coat of arms) 1. The Symbolism of Australian flag One of the designers was Ivor Evans‚ a fourteen year old schoolboy. Ivor had very clear ideas about what his flag meant and what he intended it to say about Australia and Australians. He believed that the Southern Cross‚ the brightest constellation (созвездие) in the Southern Hemisphere‚ was representative of Australia ’s bright future as a leading nation. However there was another reason for his choice of the Southern Cross

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    Themes‚ Motifs‚ and Symbols Themes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Search for Spiritual Enlightenment In Siddhartha‚ an unrelenting search for truth is essential for achieving a harmonious relationship with the world. The truth for which Siddhartha and Govinda search is a universal understanding of life‚ or Nirvana. Siddhartha and Govinda both have a fundamental desire to understand their lives through spirituality‚ seek to do this by

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    UNIT ONE ESSAY QUESTIONS

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    UNIT ONE ESSAY QUESTIONS THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAM QUESTIONS FOR YOUR NEXT UNIT TEST. TWO OF THESE QUESTIONS WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED; YOU WILL WRITE ON ONE OF THEM. 1. The French and Indian War (1754 – 1763) altered the relationship between Britain and its North American colonies. Assess the change with regard to TWO of the following in the period between 1763 and 1775 Land acquisition Politics Economics 2. Analyze the degree to which the Articles of Confederation provided an effective form of

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    Blue Crab Symbols

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    love for America but also my unique identity as an American. The blue crab symbolizes the unique culture of Maryland and my connection to the state of Maryland. The diploma is a symbol for not only the senior class but also my second family. The American flag‚ the Maryland blue crab‚ and the high school diploma are symbols that represent who I am. I selected an item that represents America because like the American flag‚ I am a very diverse person. First‚ my ancestry is a rich tapestry of

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    Bible Dictionary Project

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    References: Towns‚ E. H. (1996). Illustrated Bible Survey. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group.

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    Mythology Symbols The symbol I have chosen to research is the horseshoe. The horseshoe has been a symbol of good luck for centuries. For ages‚ the horseshoe seems to be the most commonly encountered lucky charm or lucky symbol in modern North America. The horseshoe can be seen in models of paintings‚ wall hangings and jewellery. The horseshoe amulets when being used as magical protectors can be seen hung above or next to doorways. This use of the horseshoe originated in Europe‚ it can

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    Symbols‚ Irony‚ and Feelings in “The Metamorphosis” and “Astronomer’s Wife” Randall L. Breeden Jr. ENG125: Introduction to Literature Deborah Duff May 11th‚ 2010 Symbols‚ Irony‚ and Feelings in “The Metamorphosis” and “Astronomer’s Wife” A community is defined as a unified body of individuals. The community is represented by a family‚ bank‚ and loggers in “The Metamorphosis” and a married couple and hired help in “The Astronomer’s Wife” The authors of these two short stories give

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    Death of a Salesman: Symbols Many symbols are incorporated into the play "Death of a Sales man" and they in turn relate to both character and theme. The hose‚ tape recorder and the seeds are some of these symbols. The hose in Miller’s drama directly relates to the theme of d eath. The hose is a line attached to the gas main in Willy’s house which allows him to snif f the gas. This action can be seen as Willy’s suicide wish‚ and escape from the realities of life. As seen in the loss of his job and

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