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    Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates‚ the character Arnold Friend was based on the serial killer in which Connie was one of the many victims he had abducted. There are many possibilities on how the author intends the readers to understand it. Such as‚ it could be a dream that Connie is having‚ in all actuality it could be real; it could send a message to young women‚ or it becomes a nightmare when he comes as a demonic figure. Connie has been living this fantasy

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    Paradise Lost

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    Throughout “Paradise Lost”‚ Satan slowly degenerates both mentally and physically as he turns from a fallen archangel into the lowest form of a serpent. He possesses some of his former pre-fall qualities; however‚ he becomes so tormented mentally that his physical appearance slowing conforms to the evil inside of him. His “honorable” motives even become corrupted throughout. This regression of Satan’s character throughout the poem illustrates the way Milton believes sin originated in the Bible

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    The story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” is essentially about a young woman’s strive for independence‚ which eventually leads to conflict. Girls today appear as mature women and in addition‚ are put into adult situations sometimes unwillingly. Oates portrays a social issue that relates to this current society by using symbolism and characterization while taking the reader on a journey throughout the thoughts and feelings of a teenage girl. There are two main symbols the author uses

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    The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE for short‚ protects federal laws governing border control‚ customs‚ trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety. They must go through rigorous training to be able to understand and excel at their very important role in the protection of the United States. However‚ a lot of power comes with this role‚ and occasionally individuals in ICE will fall victim to bribery and assist in the protection of drug smugglers and cartels

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    The Lost Child

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    shades of narrow lanes and alleys emerged a gaily clad humanity. Some walked‚ some rode on horses‚ others sat‚ being carried in bamboo and bullock carts. One little boy ran between his father’s legs‚ brimming over with life and laughter. 1. The Lost Child A child goes to a fair with his parents. He is happy and excited and wants the sweets and toys displayed there. But his parents don’t buy them for him. Why then does he refuse when someone else offers them to him? 2 / Moments “Come‚ child

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    Lost Ones

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    Michael Moran Prof. Aiossa 122-804 April 02‚ 2013 Jermaine Lamarr Cole‚ better known by his stage name J. Cole‚ is a rapper‚ songwriter and producer from Fayetteville‚ North Carolina. “Lost Ones” is a single from his album Cole World: The Sideline Story‚ which paints a picture of a man and a woman dealing with the prospect of having an abortion of their unborn child. Cole’s father left him and his mother when he was still young‚ and throughout this song he explores a little about how that situation

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    will present the final budget proposal these expenditures include but are not limited to: wages‚ materials‚ travel expenses‚ and training materials. Steps have been put in place to minimize the overall cost of the training but not at the cost of quality of the project. Budgetary Numbers: Humane Resources Cost: While the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement has many internal resources that will be used to make this training successful but there are certain task that must be outsourced. The internal

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    In “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” Connie is trying really hard to be an adult. Part of being an adult for her‚ involves having men be sexually attracted to her. However‚ there is just one problem. Connie is still a teenager‚ therefore she remains dependent on adults and her family. Despite the constraints of still being a child for all intents and purposes‚ Connie does her best to assert her independence and being adult. Connie actually works pretty hard on trying to show that she

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    Been Bullied

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    ullHave you ever bullied or been bullied? Bullying behavior can occur for many reasons‚ some of which are TV violence‚ families in poverty‚ mis-teachings‚ lack of parent’s attention and also kids under bad influence. Teens often begin bullying because they want to control those who are weaker than they are. Bullying gives you people an identity‚ they become well known in school‚ they want to be popular no matter what is the reason for. Bullying makes them feel powerful. It gives attention to the

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    world chooses to hide the wickedness of mankind‚ while the world of fiction chooses to highlight it. In the stories “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol‚ “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez‚ and “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates‚ especially highlight the time the horrible aspects of man. Each one highlighting the corruption of man in their own unique way. The social hierarchy is a key part to the wickedness of mankind. This is a major part of the

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