Professor Harding English 117W 1 December 2014 Disturbing the Universe Do I dare disturb the universe was a question that Jerry Renault consistently asked himself throughout the book called The Chocolate War written by Robert Cormier. With that powerful statement‚ it was clear in stone what Robert Cormier was trying to express in the book. Cormier’s powerful statement throughout the book gave some insight into the consequences of standing up for what you truly believe in. Throughout the experiences
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think of Elisabeth Griscom Ross‚ also known as Betsy Ross‚ they think of the woman who came up with the design for and then sewed the first American flag. Many Americans believe that she sewed the first American flag under the direction of President George Washington‚ but historians are now saying this is likely untrue and was made up by her grandson over one hundred years after the first flag was sewn. Since this story is likely untrue should Americans still revere Betsy Ross as a significant hero
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ELISABETH KUBLER-ROSS Psychiatrist‚ Journalist 1926-2004 Born July 8‚ 1926 in Zurich‚ Switzerland Elisabeth Kubler-Ross was the oldest of triplets‚ Erika and Eva of Protestant Christian parents. In 1957 she graduated from the University of Zurich Medical School. She was induced in the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2007 and the recipient of twenty various honorary degrees throughout her career. She suffered two miscarriages‚ and eventually had a son‚ Kenneth‚ and a daughter‚
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Courage is a highly acclaimed trait in a person. It is raised up in war and times of struggle‚ but sometimes the intentions behind these courageous actions are overlooked. The value of courage lies not in the act itself‚ but in the motivations and values behind it. Simple being brave does not constitute courage. If an act is performed that has no thought behind‚ it loses its value. In the words of orator and lawyer Robert Green Ingersoll‚ "Courage without conscience is a wild beast." One should
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Harvey Ross. The schools #1 hart throb‚ he never calls for much attention from anybody‚ but he sure as hell gets it! All the girls love him and his dreamy blue eyes; and perfect sunshine blonde hair; charming smile; and perfect grades. It’s impossible not to notice him. But I however am invisable. I have long straight ebony black hair with neon purple highlights; wild (naturaly‚ as if I’m not anough of a freak already) indigo eyes; dimple peircings; and I’m an emo. No one noices me‚ and those whom
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Robert faces innocence‚ which was a huge factor that affected him where his sister‚ Rowena Ross was born with a deadly disease called hydrocephalus‚ in which fluids accumulates in the brain‚ enlarging the head and potentially causing brain damage especially to younger children. This results in Rowena passing way when she falls out of her wheelchair‚ where Robert was told to watch her‚ but was instead‚ “making love to his pillow” (Findley 15). This results in Robert wanting to enlist to war to escape
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Betsy Ross my friend and neighbor was telling me all about the marvelous man whom she apprenticed for his name was ‚William Webster‚ Betsy was a great sewer and credits William with everything she knows. After the delightful tea we both walked home to our homes which were next to each other‚ we both lived in the type of houses which looked like you were royalty but on the inside you had nothing‚ all I had was myself and my children‚ all Betsy had was John and a thread and needle. We lived in Philadelphia
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the afroed painter Bob Ross. It was from that moment I became completely infatuated with art‚ I would sit and watch him paint for hours and just imagine my 5 year old self being able to create these fantastical‚ beautiful scene with the stroke of a paint brush. I had always shown advanced art skills from the beginning‚ surpassing other children my age. For me‚ it was something I had always done‚ I was born with a pencil in my hand. But‚ it was in those hours of watching Bob Ross that
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"Compassion" Nelson Mandela once said "Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly‚ but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future." This quality of compassion is embodied by many characters throughout American literature. Mr. P in Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian displays compassion by guiding the way to a successful life for others. Penelope in Sherman Alexie’s The
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Character Analysis – Ross * What does your character want in the scene? In act 4 scene 2 of Macbeth‚ Ross’ goal is to calm Lady Macbeth down after telling her about the departure of Macduff‚ her husband. This can be seen from things that he does in the scene. The scene begins with Ross speaking to Lady Macduff while she is stressing out about Macduff’s departure to England. Lady Macduff feels betrayed and furious because she thinks that Macduff abandoned her and their children. Ross tries to calm
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