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    and dozens of themes are spread and used to the advantage of the author to not only entertain the reader‚ but to teach life lessons. These themes strongly relate to real life in a myriad of ways‚ so much that it’s barely a challenge to think of an example of a theme in a real life situation. Without these lessons and themes of the book‚ the novel would be lacking so much and it’s story would be dry and unentertaining. Harper Lee mastered this “art” of using this to enhance TKM. One theme that relates

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    the depths of despair. Life changes at such a fast pace‚ that many times we do not appreciate the things we have until they are gone. We all have been given a gift that cannot be bought: The gift of life. Although none of us ask for this gift‚ we all fight so hard to keep it. Pi never really treasures this gift until he almost losses it. Pi realizes its value and for this reason fights physically‚ morally and spiritually to stay alive and therefore preserve the gift of life. Pi’s devotion and

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    Having been written when Oscar Wilde’s literary career was blossoming‚ The Nightingale and the Rose is one of his most well-known works. This tale reflects the author’s glorification of natural beauty‚ artificial beauty and also the beauty of devoted love. Beauty and art were the measure of all things. He admired unselfishness‚ kindness and generosity. In this tale‚ the true love is the main theme and the appearance of other characters is to show their attitudes towards the true love‚ which are very

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    Research Paper – Life and Death Themes in The Sandbox and Everyman COURSE # ENGL-102_D22_200940 COURSE TITLE: English 102 SEMESTER OF ENROLLMENT: D Fall 2009 NAME Glen MacDonald Glen MacDonald Professor Smith English 102 December 5‚ 2009 Research Paper – Life and Death Themes in The Sandbox and Everyman This paper explores the perception and treatment of death at points in history some 500 years apart by using two dramatic plays as a portal into their respective

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    which cannot make her happy and laugh. The theme of this story is very close related to the message of the text - not the person’s appearance‚ but the inner world shows the real beauty of the person. The composition is "in media rēs"- as if the readers already know this story. The text "The Birthday of the Infanta" can be divided into two parts: first one could be revelation of the Dwarf. When he sees his reflection in the mirror everything changes in his life. And the second part could be after the

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    Memories are the piece of our soul who make us who we are. I have chosen to explore the theme ‘Memories and the past can affect the future’. This theme is evident in the novels The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd‚ Before You by Amber Hart and If I Stay by Gayle Forman. It is also apparent in the film The Time Traveller’s Wife directed by Robert Schwentke. In the novel The Secret Life of Bees‚ Lily the protagonist is a young girl growing up with an abusive father and a harsh environment. Lily

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    consuming‚ binge drinking‚ watching television‚ collecting doll and dreaming. Travel is a perfect form of escapism where travel as means to escape from their empty and unsatisfying lives—as if frequently changing their location would offer fulfillment. Whether it’s from a bad relationship or not‚ a job you hate‚ or simply a boring and sedentary life‚ sometimes you feel like you just need to get away. You can trade in whatever is making you unhappy for something different‚ even if it’s just for a

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    years after my brother‚ Oscar‚ making it difficult for us to develop an inseparable bond like other siblings. When I was still listening to Taylor Swift‚ Oscar was already reciting lyrics to explicit rap music and hanging out with friends after school. Our parents treated us differently as well. Oscar was what my mother deemed as the “mistake child.” She often expressed her regrets of not pushing him harder in his academics. As a result‚ my brother’s grades suffered from his indifference towards

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    David has just been delivered from all of his enemies. Afterwards‚ He writes a song to the Lord praising Him and thanking Him for delivering him out of the hands of his enemies. Sometimes it is easy to forget that God is the one that has taken care of me. This passage reminds me that I need to thank Him and give Him the praise that He deserves. David was a valiant man. However‚ He knew that His strength came from the Lord. Especially as a college student I need to remember

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    Oscar Pistorius‚ also known as “blade runner” because of his two carbon fiber prosthetic legs‚ is a Paralympic athlete who is a double leg amputee below the knee. He was born without a fibula in both of his legs. Oscar’s parents decided to have both of his legs amputated below the knee after consulting with many doctors around the world. Even after this Oscar became a very athletic individual getting involved with rugby and water polo as his two main sports. He also played cricket‚ tennis and participated

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