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    Victor Tio English 101 Tu/Th 10:30 Prof Magie A Critical Response to Timothy Egan “’The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest’”         In this essay “The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest” Timothy Egan begins his essay by introducing himself that he was born in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington and he is the Pulitzer Prize. He views Seattle as a new and interesting city which has changed a lot in the last century. Declining

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    and my mind. When I think of those years‚ the awaiting dark holes are released to blacken the rest of the few memories filled with light. *** The war had broken out and all the children were being evacuated to distant cousins or aunts in the surrounding war-free countries for safety. My parents had told me that I was only going away for a while‚ the war would be over and I would see them soon. Those memories are the only few that bring light to the darkness inside‚ the ones that keep me sane. I

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    alice was in the castle she realized that there the queen like a magic‚ and so powerfull sword with wich she will win in the fight‚ so she stoled it‚ and she scape with the hadmaker from the castle‚ they went to the castle of withe queen to prepare the war‚ few days after the 2 teams meet for the fight‚ where Alice‚ fight with a big dragoon‚but finally alice won. CHARLIE IN THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Charlie in the chocolate factor is the story of a chocolate

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    Homework- Othello; Lucy Holman Find quotes which provide information about the following key areas of the play. Attempt to identify material that reveals how these aspects are a source of conflict: |Aspect of the Play |Quotes |How these aspects create conflict | |Patriarchy |-“How got she out?” |-This aspect is highlight

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    If the delicate harmony of these powerful forces were to be disturbed by human interference‚ there would be a vast amount of turmoil and chaos on Earth (webpage). Within the novel The Wars the author‚ Timothy Findley‚ utilizes the elements of earth‚ water‚ air and fire to demonstrate the destruction that the war has on not only humans‚ but on the natural environment. It is seen through the life of Robert Ross that these elements‚ that are essential for human survival‚ have been turned into forces

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    CHEUNG 1 War has been a constant part of human history. It has greatly affected the lives of people around the world. These effects‚ however‚ are extremely detrimental. Soldiers must shoulder extreme stress on the battlefield. Those that cannot mentally overcome these challenges may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sadly‚ some resort to suicide to escape their insecurities. Soldiers‚ however‚ are not the only ones affected by wars; family members also experience mental hardships when their

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    I was marching knee deep in the mud of the trenches‚ hoping the war would cease‚ while knowing that that day would never come. Yet‚ when that day did come‚ I was reluctant to leave my post. Getting shipped back home‚ meant I could finally address the issues that I was ignoring. While I was in it for the long haul‚ I

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    tortured phraseology and ideas’ and ‘romantic psychology’ (The Realist Novel‚ p.26.). A realist novel can also then be categorised as having a certain ‘voice’ and narrative structure. If‚ as a reader‚ we are to connect with the characters and believe in the realistic world that the author has created‚ then certain narrative techniques and language are to be expected. This being said‚ there are of course novels that cleverly combine both literary forms; offering the reader the chance to connect

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    In the near future‚ I see myself winning the Revolution War with the Patriots. I can picture it in my head‚ every single little detail. I will be at the front of the army as we charge towards the Redcoats. We will be fierce and strong in our ragged clothes and bare feet. We will stand firm when the British try to fight us. If they beat us‚ we will stubbornly keep coming back until they raise the white flag! I know it seems hard to believe but if you see it from my perspective‚ I am sure I will

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    As I arose from my deep‚ comforting sleep‚ I was greeted by the bone chilling air of the Pacific. As I lay flat on my back staring at the moldy‚ white ceiling‚ I‚ heard a distant noise. As my ears slowly started to focus in‚ all I could hear was “This is not a drill! I repeat this is not a drill!” Scrambling to find my pants I suddenly realize‚ that i’m the only one left in my Barracks. It looks as if they had left for the raid without me‚ or maybe an early birthday surprise party? With all of these

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