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    Why is Ghana still an LEDC? Peilin Cheng 9A Although Ghana is rich in raw materials and precious metals‚ it is still a Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC). There are many different reasons ranging from the environment and climate to their debt problem. Ghana is in the tropics of Africa near the equator which means the temperature is very hot‚ there is also a hot dry North East wind called the harmattan which blows between December and March. Ghana’s climate and ecosystems are split into

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    Why Is Soccer So Popular

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    There are many sports in Mexico‚ but not all are equally popular‚ there are some more popular than others‚ the most popular sport is soccer. And there are a lot of reasons for saying this‚ is not only my opinion there are a lot of real facts that support my opinion. For example‚ more people now are starting to watch and practice soccer. The increasing popularity of soccer is taking away popularity to the other sports. The big deal of publicity that soccer has is the main cause of his big popularity

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    not it should still be taught in High School. Although some people dislike Shakespeare‚ his writing should still be taught in High School. Shakespeare plays are still relevant today and although some people believe that Shakespeare should not be taught in the curriculum others think that it should still be taught because of its relevancy. One reason that his plays are still very relevant are because of his themes in his stories are forgiveness. The reason the theme forgiveness is still relevant is

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    history. He is very strong and this is one of the reasons why he is so well know. Hercules is also very famous and characters of him come out on movies. Out of all the Gods and Hero’s of the Ancient time Hercules is the most well known and most seen on movies all over the world. The reason why people like Hercules so much is because he would save lives and he would win battle’s to save the people in his town. Why is Hercules so popular? Well to start off Hercules lived a long time ago in the

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    A Hero Named Beowulf By: Ashlyn Clement In the epic poem Beowulf ‚ translated by Seamus Heaney‚ the epic hero‚ Beowulf‚ slays monsters and saves the people of Geatland. “I meant to perform to the uttermost what your people wanted or to perish in the attempt.” (43‚ lines 634-635) Beowulf is a hero‚ not an idol‚ because he is courageous‚ and selfless. Beowulf can be seen as a hero because of his courage. He shows courage in many ways. First‚ when Beowulf saves Heorot by defeating Grendel

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    lacks the substantial morals to be called a man. Although the independence of a man is a trait that is exemplified in all that Beowulf does in the epic‚ he also shows that the security and well-being of his people are of utmost importance to him. He does all he can in order to make sure his people are not going to be affected by any outside influence. For example‚ Beowulf does not point the blame for the dragon being awoken by the thief on the thief himself; rather‚ he is the one who decides to defend

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    Beowulf Essay Hannah Dudley 1st Period Every generation and culture of mankind seeks a hero to emulate and look to for guidance. Heroes provide hope‚ determination‚ and safety to all who are affected by their actions. Epic heroes are smarter and stronger than the average human‚ and they are on a quest for something important to their people. They also have strong ethics and values. In the epic poem‚ Beowulf‚ Many would argue that Beowulf is an epic hero and can do no wrong‚ however his ethics

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    The Popularity of Eagle Tattoos There are so many reasons behind a choosing of a tattoo whether it’s animal figures‚ nude women or pin up girls and all of these are popular. A particularly popular choice for getting a tattoo of an animal is to get an eagle. These are popular among many for a lot of reasons. The eagle is incredibly symbolic‚ not just to American culture‚ but also has meaning among the Norse and Greek mythology. That isn’t all that has meaning - tattoo positioning and background

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    Beowulf was a young man in the court‚ whom God sent to be a comfort to the people. He was very noble because he understood his fate. His fate was to lead the people do good deeds‚ making liberal rich gifts‚ so that his people could stand by him. He was not an arrogant person but he had an edge of being arrogant. Beside the fact any help with the people either it’s fighting in a war he did his best to protect and serve. He had strong courage to assist the King of the Danes‚ Hrothgar. The king of the

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    Shakespeare still has a place in modern society to this day. Over 400 years ago‚ he is still relevant to today’s society. Although most kids especially high school kids‚ they don’t think he is relevant. Well‚ he is relevant from education‚ to history and the modern adaptations that he has made/changed. Shakespeare is of course relevant in many other ways and has an endless possibility depending on how the teacher decides to utilize him. Shakespeare has an effect on our education. Shakespeare is

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