Mathilde Loisel is not a sympathetic character in “The Necklace” because of her materialistic and selfish motives. She is not just poor financially but also in character. She is always dissatisfied with her life. Nice clothes‚ expensive jewelry‚ a beautiful house‚ more furniture and rich friends are the only things she loves in her life. Moreover‚ she is not a sympathetic character because she disrespects her loving husband. In spite of having a kind‚ generous‚ loyal and hard working husband she
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and the Odyssey. Many scholars believe the legend is based on a real war of the mid-1200’s B.C.’s. People have been trying to find and to search for evidence that the war was real. The modern day city Hissarlik in turkey is supposedly was the war took place. So far there have been few discoveries that have greatly added to the understanding of the city used to be like. Which is why Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey are so important. Homer was in many ways iconic‚ but is he a reliable source? Both
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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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everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go‚ things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right‚ you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself‚ and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” – Marilyn Monroe. I believe in everything happens for a reason. Have you ever thought about everything that takes place might have a reason? Day by day you make mistakes; you say the wrong things; you show off; you make
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Would You Have Quit At Valley Forge? “What we know today was not known in late December 1777.” The soldiers had no idea that the French were coming to their aide‚ they thought that continuing in the in their present course at Valley Forge was sure to end in death. In the winter of 1777‚ the Continental Army under George Washington’s command‚ established the winter fort‚ Valley Forge‚ about 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The question asks if you had been a soldier at Valley Forge‚ would you’ve
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*Mark with an X where appropriate LEARNING UNIT 1 WHAT HAVE I LEARNT? Now that you have completed Learning Unit 1‚ would you say you have successfully met the outcomes for this learning unit? Check your own learning. You may consult your tutor where you identify that you have not met the intended outcome. Learning unit outcome Need assistance In progress Achieved Draw from personal experience to discuss and explain triggers‚ comfort zones and learning edge Identify and monitor own triggers‚ comfort
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English Literature‚ Class 1 Thursday 10:00-12:00 June 1‚ 2012 What I have lived for Looking back on my life‚ there is a question wandering in my mind---what I have lived for. After a long time of contemplating‚ I find that I have been engaged in three missions in my whole life: overcoming difficulties‚ cultivating diligence and pursuing happiness. These three missions have made my life meaningful and wonderful. First‚ I have never surrendered to the difficulties in my life. I know that if I
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my life‚ three passions that have driven my life: the need for adrenaline‚ the commitment of family love‚ and the endless love for cars. Though simple and uninteresting to one’s mind‚ these overwhelming passions have lead my life of dullness and bitterness to a life of sweetness and joy. What’s so life changing of these passions? Whether it’s the urge to winning a race or parachuting off a plane miles up‚ that heart pumping‚ adrenaline‚ feeling I get is what I would describe fun as. That slow motion
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“Do what you can‚ with what you have‚ where you are‚” is a quote by Theodore Roosevelt. On October 27‚ 1858‚ a huge United States influence was born. Not only a leader‚ protector‚ vice president‚ governor‚ but a United States President. “Teedie” Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City‚ New York. He was born to the parents‚ Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt. Martha worked as Socialite and Theodore as a Philanthropist. As young child‚ Teddy was very unhealthy‚ however‚ in teenage
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look around‚ are you comfortable with the people who you are associated with? How many people of your same race are there with you? Many people do not feel comfortable with being around people who do not look the same or have the same beliefs‚ religion‚ or gender as them. People like to surround themselves with people they feel they can socialize with more. Although others do not like to surround themselves with different people because they have xenophobia‚ which means they have a fear of being around
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