1 . How you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process ? “ When life gives you lemons make lemonade” . This has become my motto in life and it is something I truly believe in . Life is full of challenges and it is our ability to deal with these challenges that makes us what we are and helps us to rise above adverse situations . When I look back upon my life I feel my growing up years have been the most challenging . My father had to move
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such as the passing from one grade to another in school. Other changes are more intense‚ such as the transition from childhood to adulthood. In Joyce Carol Oates’ "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Oates goes into depth regarding the transition from being a carefree‚ innocent child to adulthood. In the short story "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" two separate worlds are drawn to the reader’s attention. The first is the normal daily life of Connie‚ a fifteen year old girl living in
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So Much to Tell You – Exposition The author‚ John Marsden‚ of the novel ‘So Much to Tell You’‚ definitely explores the concepts of growth and change. These concepts are illustrated through the main character‚ Marina‚ who transforms from an antisocial girl suffering from ‘anorexia of speech’ to a more self-assured and happier‚ outgoing character. Marina’s development highlights her growth and change. Her transformation was documented through a journal; a book where she journals her thoughts and
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The dramatic irony of “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” conveys the tone of warning about temptation. Connie’s situation is that she does not feel appreciated at home and uses her looks and actions to get attention and appreciation from boys even if it is short-term. She is self-conscious about her looks and is constantly worried about how other people perceive her. Friend’s fantasy is that Connie will willingly go with him and be his “lover” (605) even before he officially met her. The
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Do you want to be famous? Being a celebrity/famous person comes with its’ advantages and disadvantages which can make living life very difficult at times. Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being a celebrity/famous person. Some of the advantages of being a famous person are as follows: Famous people have everything they can possibly want such as fast cars‚ big houses‚ money‚ women etc. They can go wherever they want on holidays or any other day of the week and do not
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Be You Quotes “Tweet this quoteI owe no explanations for my flaws. I don’t have to justify my mistakes‚ my past‚ or my insecurities. I am growing and learning. Let me live. — Unknown “Tweet this quoteIf they respect you‚ respect them. If they disrespect you‚ still respect them. Do not allow the actions of others to decrease your good manners‚ because you represent yourself‚ not others. — Unknown “Tweet this quoteI don’t let anyone’s insecurities‚ emotions‚ or opinions bother me. I know that
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Matt Merritt Professor Smith English 102 13 September 2012 Arnold Friend’s Identity in Joyce’s “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” In the story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been‚” Joyce Oates portrays Connie as a beautiful young woman that is being coerced by a man‚ whom she doesn’t know‚ to come outside and go for a ride in his car. Who is this man that calls himself Arnold Friend? What does he represent? Looking at the things that Arnold Friend says and does will help to discover
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Revised “What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?” We are usually asked this question very early in life: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s one of the biggest questions asked of children‚ from toddlers to teenagers. It’s always asked to help encourage kids to think of their future. After all‚ how many children really know what they want to do with the rest of their lives? Oh yeah‚ there are those lucky few who have a special calling. Many kids will say they want to be a police officer
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Almond P. Vosotros AB-SPM GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son‚ that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 To believe you must have a personal experience with God. A part of God lives inside of you. You are not God‚ and never will be‚ but God will talk to you inside of your mind. As you read this‚ you feel a gentle nudge. That is the Spirit of God awakening. Once it matures it is going to change the world
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If I inherited RM1 million from a distant relative‚ then my life would take a dramatic turn from what it is now. I would adopt the lifestyle of the rich and famous. There are lots of things I would do with the money. Firstly‚ before I use the money at all‚ I would give away ten percent to charity. Ten percent of RM1 million works out to RM100‚000. This is a lot of money to give away. It does not mean that I am a generous or saintly person. It simply means that when we get good luck‚ we must thank
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