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    Memories can be strange. When recalling the past‚ they can still stir up feelings‚ both positive and negative. Theodore Roethke’s “My papa’s waltz” is based on a memory a boy has about his father. By telling this story of night when he and his father waltzed around the home a young boy is actually describing the relationship he had with his father. Through the use of similes‚ word choice and the poem’s rhythm the speaker is able to show the positive memories the boy recalls about his father. Though

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    In the progressive era‚ presidents Theodore Roosevelt‚ William Taft‚ and Woodrow Wilson were often known as the “Progressive Presidents.” President Theodore Roosevelt‚ in 1908‚ very easily could’ve won the presidential election‚ but in 1904 he made a big promise not to run for a second term as president. He didn’t want to just give up control‚ so he chose the next president. He chose his successor‚ President Howard Taft to become the next president. He was a 350 pound Secretary of War and he was

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    In discussions of “greatness‚” many names can be listed that would in some way fit the loose definition of this term. However‚ when it comes to conservation in the United States as well as just “great” people who overcame obstacles‚ Theodore Roosevelt deserves mention and further research. In addition to becoming the youngest U.S. president to ever be in office‚ Roosevelt managed to overcome a number of obstacles during his childhood that would eventually lead to what could be considered some of

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    Literary Essay In life there will be difficulties. HOWEVER‚ you can choose whether to make something good come out of those difficulties. In the story "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor‚Timothy and Phillip struggle to get along and survive. Timothy and Phillip learn the importance of friendship and survival. Sometimes good things can come from challenges. Phillip has a negative opinion of black people‚ and is very leery about them‚ due to his mother’s influence. If Phillip didn’t become

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    Greg S US History Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th‚ 1858‚ in New York City. He had 3 other siblings he was the 2nd one born out of the four. His dad Theodore Sr‚ was a successful businessman and his Mother Martha Roosevelt‚ she grew up on a plantation in Georgia. He had a rough time through the Civil War since his mother and aunt and (Maternal Grandmother were from the South and his Dad was from the Union. Roosevelt was homeschooled by private teachers‚ he also traveled to Europe and

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    or the title “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke they might think it’s a simple poem but if they look closer to it they will see it is actually about child abuse. The father gets to the house drunk and starts to beat up his son. This means that the setting takes place in their home. This reflects what the kid went through when he was young. The poet shows imagery‚ allegory‚ and metaphor in the poem with a three beat per line until the end of each line. Theodore uses imagery just by the title called

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    Stoughton__________ 1. Summary of the book: This book is about the 13-year-old law enthusiast‚ Theodore Boone‚ being accused of stealing from a computer store. This book talks about his school life after the other students started rumoring him stealing and how he used his extended knowledge about law to try to prove his innocence. 2. The interesting part of the book The most interesting part of the book is when Theodore went to animal court as a lawyer for his classmate’s mother as she got into some legal

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    Love or Abuse? That is the Question Theodore Roethke’s “My Papa’s Waltz” tells the reader of a small boy’s memory of his father. It explains how his father is intoxicated and the scene that goes along with it. Roethke’s style in this poem leaves the reader with the task of determining if he speaks of abuse or a happy reminiscence. Critics describe it as being a “mixture of tenderness and brutality” (Malkoff). In the first two lines‚ he recounts the smell of his father’s breath. Roethke’s use

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    Many people who know history very well would openly say that Theodore Roosevelt was truly the first modern president and that he transformed the presidency. This was because he vigorously led congress and American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. That is quite strange to hear since he was the 26th President of the United States. In 1904 the Roosevelt Corollary was added to the Monroe Doctrine and it said that the US will act as international police powers in the western

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    (I got 100% on this one.) Out line: I. Theodore Roosevelt (republican) A. Birth: October 27‚ 1858 at New York‚ New York B. Died: January 6‚ 1919 at Oyster Bay‚ New York II. Background A. Education- Attended Harvard and he graduated 21st of 177. He studied in the fields of sciences‚ German‚ rhetoric‚ philosophy‚ and ancient languages. (1876-1880) Attended Columbia Law School‚ but he dropped out to run for the state assembly. (1880-1881) B. Occupation- Elected into the New York State

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