1) Victor’s revenge in defying his father "But the cursory glance my father had taken of my volume by no means assured me that he was acquainted with its contents‚ and I continued to read with the greatest avidity." (page 25) Victor continued to read the books of natural philosophy by Cornelius Agrippa‚ in defiance of his father’s wishes. 2) Victor’s revenge in pursuing math and science "...I at once gave up my former occupations‚ set down natural history and all its progeny as a deformed
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Heroes – Robert Cormier Key Quotations Chapter 1 – page 1 “My name is Francis Joseph Cassavant and I have just returned to Frenchtown in Monument and the war is over and I have no face.” Establishes the setting Introduces narrator in first person Surprising statement creates mystery Chapter 1 – page 1 “Oh‚ I have eyes… but no ears to speak of‚ just bits of dangling flesh. But that’s fine‚ like Dr Abrams says… He was joking‚ of course.” Conversational style of address Creates
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Thesis statement : Comparing the tradition between Malaysia and Japan according to several aspects; clothing‚ food and festivals. Topic sentence 1 : Malaysia is a country with multiple races but its race is originally Malay as the Chinese and Indian are those who came from China and India. Supporting details 1 : The first aspect is types of attire wear by other races. Detail/Example 1 : The traditional clothes are baju kurung and baju kebaya for women and baju melayu for men. Supporting detail
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I. Opening Paragraph a. The community taught Sethe the alphabet and even how to stitch. Page 95 "had claimed herself". The community becomes envious of Baby Suggs and fails warn the household of 124 about schoolteacher. As a result‚ the baby‚ Beloved‚ was killed and returns to embody the past. b. The Cincinnati community helps individuals develop their sense of self‚ and the community works together to drive the ghost‚ Beloved‚ away‚ securing Sethe and their own release from the past. II. First
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The Evolution of Italian Renaissance: * Economic growth laid the basis material * 1050-1300 * Renaissance is a term used to describe the cultural achievements of the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries * Venice grew enormously rich through overseas trade. (profited from the diversion of the fourth Crusade to Constantinople) * Genoa and Venice made important strides in shipbuilding * Italians bought cheap wool from England and resold them to Africa for large profits
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AP WORLD HISTORY COMP ESSAY 2: Compare and contrast the impact of two trans-national exchanges of trade goods‚ beliefs‚ and/or disease on empire: Mediterranean Sea Lanes- on the Roman or Athenian Empires Eurasian Silk Roads- on the Roman‚ Qin‚ Han‚ Maurya‚ or Gupta Empires Indian Ocean Sea Lanes- on the Maurya or Gupta Empires Tran-Saharan Caravan Routes- on the Roman Empire Thesis: 1. Preview 2. 2 Trade routes 3. Impact on empire (good/beliefs/or disease) Brain Storming: Silk Road: Han-
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Thesis- Throughout the novel Cry‚ the Beloved Country‚ Alan Paton criticism of/commentary on apartheid was influenced by his own personal experiences from growing up in South Africa‚ the government and class system in the 1940s‚ and the lack of rights in South Africa. I. Background Info on Alan Paton A. Early Life/Family 1. Born in 1903. 2. Raised in Pietermaritzburg‚ South Africa. a. grew up an in era before South African race politics had hardened into its present intransigence
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Pro-Choice Presentation Maria Luisa Rodriguez 1. Intro: How many people believe that terminating a pregnancy is a horrible thing‚ that under no circumstance an abortion should be performed? And how many people believe that interrupting a pregnancy under certain circumstances is okay‚ certain circumstances including: rape‚ unplanned pregnancy‚ and medical reasons? “Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton on being pro-choice is not being pro-abortion.” 2. Thesis: I would like to give you a little more
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Tattoos Specific Purpose: I want the audience to learn all about Tattoos. Thesis Statement: Where tattoos originated from‚ complications from tattoos and why they are so popular today. Introduction Tattoos are everywhere today‚ from teenagers to military men to gangsters to tribe men. They have different meanings to everyone and not everyone likes them and some people are even completely against them. Who in this audience has a tattoo or even more than one tattoo? Because they say‚ once you
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Topic: How to Avoid Procrastination General Purpose: How to overcome procrastination by implementing several tips. Specific Purpose: By the end of the speech my audience will know that there are certain tips that help a person avoid the temptations to procrastinate. I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter: You sit down. Stare on the walls and on the ceiling‚ thinking about your speech due tomorrow for Mr. Joe’s class. You realize how much work you have to put through‚ and you think to yourself:
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