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    the opponents of the main characters in these two worlds? 5. What characterizes the actions of these opponents? Give examples from the text. 6. Construct a theme statement based on microcosm vs macrocosm as found in the novel Conformity vs Nonconformity 1. In what ways is JG a nonconformist? Does he remain one‚ or change? What actions support your opinions? 2. Is what ways is Rawlins a nonconformist? Does he remain one‚ or change? What actions support your

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    About Whitman Whitman’s greatest legacy is his invention of a truly American free verse. His groundbreaking‚ open‚ inclusive‚ and optimistic poems are written in long‚ sprawling lines and span an astonishing variety of subject matter and points of view—embodying the democratic spirit of his new America. He uses a number of literary devices to accomplish his work. Although written in free verse‚ meaning that it is not strictly metered or rhymed‚ sections of Leaves of Grass approach iambic meter

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    The Changing Character of The American Frontier: Wilderness Introduction: Wilderness is an aspect that is‚ always has been and always will be around‚ but societies view of it has constantly changed. As years have gone by society has changed and so has peoples beliefs‚ values and general outlook on life and what is important to them. Looking at the culture back at the start of American colonization and examinging it all the way until recent times‚ constant change is evident and I believe that the

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    “Civil” in Thoreau’s writing means associating with the state‚ hence the whole phrase means the resistance to the state. Thoreau simply wants to encourages his fellow men to stand up and resist the government that enacts unjust laws‚ by whatever method‚ this includes both non-violent and violent. On the other hand‚ Mahatma Gandhi‚ the person who led a series of non-violence

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    We can see how various writers‚ politics and painters talk about religion and express it in their works. In this paper such values as religion and individualism will be analyzed‚ through the words of Emily Dickinson‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ Henry David Thoreau‚ and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emily

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    nonconformists in a conforming society. In Dead Poets Society‚ there was constant motifs shown throughout the film; one that was shown throughout the film was that of the diegetic music‚ that shown the never ending struggle between conformity and nonconformity through bagpipes to a hand made radio. Firstly‚ Welton’s Academy instrument

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    Henry David Thoreau once said " If a man does not keep pace with his companions‚ perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer;Let him step to the music he hears‚ however measured or far away". I think the meaning of this quote is that every individul has his own " drummer" or in better words his own calling and that own should let those indivuduals follow there callings no matter how difficult or obserd it may seem. An embodyment of this quote is the piece of literature known as "Letter from

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    KTS FURNITURE CO.‚ LTD QUALITY MANAGEMNET PROCEDURE Subject CONTROL OF NONCONFORMING PRODUCT Document No. QP-QMR-04 Revision No. 00 Effective Date 2-06-2015 Copy No. 01 Prepared By QMR Date Reviewed By QMR Date Approved By MD Date KTS FURNITURE CO.‚ LTD Control of nonconforming product Document No.           : QP-QMR-04 Revision No.              : 00 Effective Date : 02-06-2015 Page                           : 1                   Document

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    culture today. Transcendentalism was developed by Immanuel Kant‚ and was based on the idea that‚ in order to comprehend the nature of reality‚ it must first be observed and explored using the method of reasoning. Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were fundamental figures in Transcendentalism. Using the ideas of these figures many movies‚ music‚ television shows‚ and plenty more things in pop culture are based off of Transcendentalist views. In the movie Avatar directed by James Cameron‚ the

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    group of students who learn their teacher was a part of a society called the Dead Poets Society ‚and They decide to continue the group. Charlie speaks out about the group and everything starts to go down hill. The Dead Poets Society demonstrates nonconformity‚ human potential‚ and Truth through experience. One example of transcendentalism is demonstrated by Mr.Keating; he shows

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