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    In book 10 of the Odyssey‚ Homer uses character choices such as interaction between characters‚ dialogue of characters‚ and action of Odysseus to prove that Odysseus cares a lot about his men in his crew. In the beginning of Book 10‚ Odysseus divides up his crew to explore the island of Aeolia‚ but his crew encountered an evil goddess name Circe. One of Odysseus’s men‚ Eurylochus‚ came to inform Odysseus about the situation and how many of his men were turned into pigs. “’Don’t force me to go back

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    Despite this declaration of his courage‚ we can see his desperation. When a servant enters with news about the English force‚ Macbeth shows his courage the way a bully does -- by picking on someone weaker. Even before the servant has a chance to speak‚ Macbeth shouts‚ "The devil damn thee black‚ thou cream-faced loon! / Where got’st thou that goose look?" (5.3.11-12). The servant is only a boy‚ and he is pale with fear‚ which enrages Macbeth. Macbeth calls him names and mocks him‚ then says something

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    i. Support- when he is killed‚ the chaos of the violence is juxtaposed by the calamity of the ocean and the stillness of the surroundings III. Characterization- The Inheritors- Savage versus Civilized Characters A. The Neanderthals are eventually overtaken by the Homo Sapiens. a. Neanderthals= the "People" b. Homo Sapiens= the "New People"/ The "Inheritors" B. Golding characterizes the evil and guilt of the “New People” by opposing them with the good and innocent “People”. a. Description- when

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    To what extent does HSBC manage its merger banks overseas successfully? Abstract This paper looks at international management which plays a critical factor in international enterprises in the business field. The aim of this study is to show a case of an international group‚ HSBC‚ and to what extent it runs its merger banks overseas successfully while other global bank groups are struggling in the recession. This paper uses secondary research only. The findings show that HSBC manages its merger

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    a major effect on people and society around the world. Malala’s upbringing played a crucial role in molding her into the woman she is today. She felt that her life’s goal was to stand up for girls who needed an education. In doing this‚ she inspired girls around the world to care about their education‚ and took part in helping those less fortunate get a much deserved one. According to Source A‚ “Malala was born on July 12‚ 1997 in Mingora‚ Pakistan.

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    controls more than 20 percent of the total market supply 3. Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of a perfectly competitive market? a. a large number of buyers and sellers b. significant nonprice competition among firms c. a standardized product produced by firms d. no barriers to entry e. no barriers to exit 4. Firms in a perfectly competitive market cannot influence a. the quantity of the good that they produce b. how much labor to use in production

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    However‚ later on‚ Francis proves to Margot that he is courageous and she commends him by saying‚ “you were marvelous‚ darling” (Hemingway 23). • Francis and Margot Macomber go on a safari with their safari guide‚ Wilson. • While on the tour‚ Francis shows that he is a coward towards a lion. • The atmosphere is

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    with‚ although the sport of rugby does not impact North America too much‚ the rest of the world functions differently due to the addition of rugby when it comes to the money. Obviously‚ when it comes to major professional sports leagues‚ the income received tends to be extremely high. Most of the money being received comes from all of the fans. With jerseys of their favorite players being sold‚ fans selling out concession stands‚ and the tickets being sold

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    advantage when instructing young men to become great kings and uses this in his literature to persuade the reader to believe what he is writing. The passion of that period regarding this was at the most passionate it may have ever been‚ this high regarding the power of the individual‚ influenced literature in a way that too had never been done before. Machiavelli used fortune to show the significance of free will. The fortune that Machiavelli speaks of is not money‚ not based on the financial status

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    time needs heroes‚ heroes that will show true strength and courage. Courage that will lead this lost generation for a change. Each day every one of us faces different problems. Problems that will test our strength and willingness. Do what others cannot‚ what others will not even against the odd. If it is the desire of your heart and blessed by morality. Beowulf is a brave man and thanes. He can do it for glory‚ gold‚ woman‚ and popularity. The bravery he show in battling the demons‚ Grendel and

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