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    William Shakespeare is known very well across the world. He’s known for the greatest dramatist and he is the world’s famous author and finest poet in English language. With his wonderful talent he has produced thirty-seven plays. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in England on April 23 1564. He was the third and eldest child of John and Mary Arden Shakespeare. Later on while his father John was mayor of Stratford‚ young William attended an excellent grammar school in his town which had

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    This story Unplanned‚ written by Abby Johnson is an eye opener for those who at early age is involved in a forbidden relationship ang then after knowing that they are pregnant would have the nerve of having their child aborted. Abortion is a criminal act. Maybe after reading the story and upon witnessing how the baby is being aborted they will realize and will ask themselves what if they were the ones who were aborted. The story gives a lesson most especially to those who are aggressive entering

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    Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. Earvin Johnson Jr. was born on August 14‚ 1959‚ in Lansing‚ Michigan‚ Magic Johnson dominated the court as one of America’s best basketball players for 12 years. If there was one aspect of Johnson’s game that awed people the most‚ it was his brilliant passing skills. He dazzled fans and dumbfounded opponents with no-look passes off the fast-break‚ pinpoint alley-oops from half-court‚ spinning feeds and overhand bullets under the basket through triple teams. When defenders

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    writings in general. Even though during his time‚ the views on gender roles were much different than today‚ Shakespeare still found a way to make his views of the various roles of men and women very clear. Through the art of language and poetry‚ Shakespeare’s views of men and women in society were well known and portrayed to his audiences‚ whether it was in 1597 or 2016. When Shakespeare began writing‚ he was writing during the Elizabethan age. Gender roles then were very straight forward and strict

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    connection between how people view non-normative bodies and mental capabilities and it is apparent in the texts “The Monster” and “The Story of My Life”. In the texts‚ Johnson and Keller were treated differently because of their non-normative bodies. Although Johnson’s and Keller’s lives were affected by their disabilities‚ Henry Johnson lost his humanity while Helen Keller gained her humanity. Both texts show the challenges of being physically different from other people but have different messages

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    Candice Mullen April 1 2013 Dr. Paul Farkas Memorial Scholarship Chaucer‚ Shakespeare‚ and Eunuchs Chaucer and Shakespeare have created literature that has lasted for centuries by no coincidental matter. Many similarities link the two men together‚ but I believe that the most prominent characteristic that the men share is their innovativeness. More specifically their innovative construction of gender confused characters. Dinshaw’s examination of the eunuch Pardoner in her essay “Eunuch Hermeneutics”

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    Approximately 35% of Shakespeare’s plays use elements of supernatural entities. (Javeshay) Shakespeare used elements in the supernatural in order to connect with his audience as Elizabethan society audiences with this motif. Many unrealistic themes were portrayed in order to appease the queen herself. These elements represent a doorway into the minds of the entire Elizabethan society. Shakespeare uses fairies‚ witches‚ sorcery‚ spirits‚ and anything that takes control outside of a mortals power or

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    Vote Chris Johnson For TreasurIn the environment that we live in‚ money is hard to get. I will work my hardest to get enough money for our funds and spend our budget money wisely. I will try my best to make the 2013 -2014 school year the most productive one yet. And remember- For Success‚ Choose the Best. Vote Chris Johnson For Treasurer.er.In the environment that we live in‚ money is hard to get. I will work my hardest to get enough money for our funds and spend our budget

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    writings of one William Shakespeare have impacted and influenced a plethora of literary writers and entertainment creators all over the world. Although not a whole lot of information is known about Shakespeare‚ his influence has continued to be felt to this day through his writings. Sadly‚ Shakespeare would never live to see the glut of admiration and praise his writings received‚ due to his plays becoming extensively popular following his death on May 3‚ 1616. Shakespeare had a great deal of influence

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    Stevenson English II November 6th‚ 2012 Shakespeare William Shakespeare is one of the most well respected and time honored man of all time. His unique style‚ mysterious life and amazingly written sonnets make him the most studied and analyzed men to ever walk the planet. William Shakespeare‚ born in Stratford-upon-Avon‚ he was baptized on April 26th 1564‚ but his actual birth date is unknown. Shakespeare was the third child of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. William had two older sisters

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