Brazilian soccer star Marta once advised. Never giving up may sound like a goal that is impossible to reach in reality. Although that may be true‚ in literature there are characters who exhibit it ideally. For instance‚ Joan Bauer’s short story “A Letter from the Fringe” introduces a figure who showcases these traits. On a somber day‚ Dana‚ the protagonist‚ a high school student at Bronley High was tormented by bullies alongside her friend Sally for being overweight. Although‚ it seemed as if her heart
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To Whom it May Concern: I highly recommend Jane Doe as a candidate for employment. Jane was employed by Company Name as an Administrative Assistant from 2002 - 2005. Jane was responsible for office support including word processing‚ scheduling appointments and creating brochures‚ newsletters‚ and other office literature. Jane has excellent communication skills. In addition‚ she is extremely organized‚ reliable and computer literate. Jane can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure
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1) What are your thoughts about the letter from Chef Mendez? It was really clear‚ passionate‚ critic‚ but precise letter. He exposed how difficult are for newbies in the kitchen. It is weird how understanding he sounds when he steps back and gives some insight of the reason this person quits. However‚ he also opens up the reality of the kitchen‚ recognizes the raw truth about how hard the pressure and the work is. How much sacrifice it requires and slim the possibility that you become a star. On
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Comparing and Contrasting: Rowlandson‚ Bradford‚ and Equiano A major element in the narratives of Mary Rowlandson and William Bradford was the presence of God. He is constantly cited as the reason for an event or thanked for a good fortune. God had such an influence on these writings because the writers were Puritans‚ who saw God in everything. They believed their lives were works of God and often kept diaries so they could document their days. In Mary’s narrative‚ we see a personal connection between
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Proctor. Just outside the meeting house‚ my husband and I heard her saying to Mr. Proctor‚ “Oh I marvel how such a strong man may let such a sickly wife be...” (Pearson‚ 1246). Abigail covets John and it appears she would do anything to steal him from his wife. There is an additional rumor that John confessed in court. The girls were discussing that they heard him say‚ I have known her‚ sir. This convicts Mr. Proctor as a lecher‚ but it also convicts Abigail of being a common whore. The court is
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‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ Formative Assignment 1. The overall point that Martin Luther King is making in the letter is that in order for civil rights to be achieved‚ the act of non-violent protests must be allowed. King believed that if non-violent methods were prohibited then tension would keep building up‚ and would result people being much more violent in order to let their opinions be heard. King also believed that there was no better time than that moment to fight for their rights‚ rather
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Olaudah Equiano’s‚ a respected former slave and Author of the Autobiography The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano‚ or Gustavus Vassa‚ the African‚ authenticity of his autobiographical account regarding his childhood has been questioned by scholars and historians. Some state that he had only made up his African origin to gain political success whereas others go against that argument. I believe that Equiano’s autobiographical account of his childhood is authentic. Vincent Carretta
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr. mentions the atrocities of racism and describes his endless battles against it. King does this in an effective and logical way. King establishes his position supported by historical and biblical allusions‚ counterarguments‚ and the use of rhetorical devices such as ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos. With the use of King’s rhetorical devices‚ he described the ways of the Birmingham community and their beliefs‚ connected to the reader on an emotional level
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Valentine GT English 5 September 25‚ 2013 Literary Analysis on an Excerpt from A Summer Life When people are faced with the problematic decision between right and wrong‚ and have chosen the wrong decision‚ they often battle the guilt that eats away at them afterwards. In an excerpt from his autobiographical narrative‚ A Summer Life‚ Gary Soto looks back into his past when six year old self committed a theft. He achieves a humorous telling of the story due to the new perspective that he has
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things in the media can effect us drastically. Whether it’s something we hear‚ watch‚ and even read. The Bridge to Terabithia is a book that could effect children in a harmful way‚ ranging from emotional trauma‚ to anti-religion messages. I hope after reading this letter‚ you will consider removing this book from the school curriculum and library. First of all the book deals with a lot of darkness. Jesse doesn’t have the happiest home life‚ nor school life. His father is rough‚ and his mother holds
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