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Emma
628 Words - 3 Pages.... rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and very little to distress her or vex her." (Austen, 3) was the youngest of two daughters and she was spoiled by her old, affectionate father. Her mother had died when she was only a child and her sister, Isabelle, had married at an early age. This made her mistress of his house from a very early period. ’s self image is very strong and she is doubly pleased with her match-making skills, which turn out to be disastrous for her friend Harriet. Harriet Smith is a young girl of an unknown background, but she was a student at Mrs. Goddard’s School. challen ....
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Griffin's Egg: Gunther
426 Words - 2 Pages.... to control the
movement of the truck while he is riding under it, on his way to the plant.
When he finally made it so the plant, he went inside to find it filled
with thick, smoke-like mist. His light only distorts the images, so he turns it
off and gets used to the dark room. When his eyes finally got adjusted, it was
just in time, because just then a big metal puncher came by and punched a hole
in the ground right next to him. He stumbled away, only to find that the robot
was following him. He ran into the shelter and closed the door, sealing the
robot outside of the shelter. The shelter was s small room, just big enough to
fit a cot, a chemical toilet, and ....
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Thought Provoking Ideas
1214 Words - 5 Pages.... Harry’s room, discovering that Mr. Niemand left Harry a loaded revolver. Dr James leaves us with his thought “ only a madman would give a loaded revolver to an idiot.” The last line suggests many ideas, that arouse the readers’ thoughts. The last line is the key to the authors meaning- that mankind could destroy itself. There is an obvious and very direct comparison created in the story. Certain symbols stand for things, the gun representing the weapons society creates. The gun is an ideal symbol , for it is a weapon that if not used properly can result in unfortunate consequences, including death. Humanity cannot respect or are incapable of respecti ....
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Anna Karenina
1364 Words - 5 Pages.... absolutely correct, because within
Anna Karenina, there exists many themes that are all linked together
to create such a wonderful piece of work. Critics tend to miss the
role that the theme of life and death plays in Tolstoy's Anna
Karenina. Despite its apparent meanings, these two themes are
intertwined in the novel and provides a backbone for some of the other
existing themes. With a masterful touch, Tolstoy is able to use these
two themes to show the characters in their true forms at both stages.
The characters are shown to be living in a state of delusion, and as
the characters find themselves at times of near death situations or on
their de ....
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Jane Austen
991 Words - 4 Pages.... the essence of human nature is intrinsic to one's disposition, character, and temperament. She is successful in establishing this by portraying innate qualities in both Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth has a natural sagacity; she is able to examine situations, affairs, and relationships intuitively and with remarkable perspicaciousness. For example, in Chapter four when Elizabeth expresses her discontent with the manners and the seeming character of the Bingley's sisters, Jane defends them but," Elizabeth listened in silence, but was not convinced; their behaviour at the assembly had not been calculated to please in general; and with more quickness of observation and less pl ....
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Spring Time
451 Words - 2 Pages.... he back yard to dig the soil and spraying seeds fro gardening. likewise, in the garden where as everyone could take their first breaths of fragrance that comes from the blooming flower. even the bees and butterflies could have their first lift in the garden that poured with the glowing and shining color of the tender blossom. yet the doves continue cooing throughout their chorus.
such a long, long winter has held children in the caves as young dder had their ffet tied. now is a time for the twilight stars to be out on their feet withjoy and laughter. friends that gather around for climbing trees, playing seek and hide, or even building tree houses. also the girls could ....
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Sir Lancelot
475 Words - 2 Pages.... successfully completing several quests. Among other adventures, he conquered the dark custom of a castle called Dolorous Gard, which afterwards became his own home and renamed it Joyous Gard. Soon after, Lancelot returned to Camelot and become a full Knight of the Round Table and Arthur's closest companion and champion.
After joining the ranks of Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot helped Arthur put down the rebellion o f Galehaut the Haut Prince, who surrendered to Arthur after observing Lancelot's chivalry and prowess in battle. Afterwards, Galehaut became Lancelot's closest friend. When Guinevere the False took the queen's place at court, Galehaut and Lancelot took ....
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"To Build A Fire"
670 Words - 3 Pages.... does too-- but "the man" lacks both in experience and intuition. Either one might have helped save him" (p.221). Since the man was arrogant to the wild, he was slow to recognize the significance of the dropping temperatures. The cold, beginning to set in, soon affects three major things that eventually lead to his death. It affects his ability to think clearly, his awareness and his memory.
The first area which is affected by the cold is the mans memory. This is shown when the man sits down for lunch, removes his mittens and unzipped his jacket. "The action consumed no more than a quater of a minute, yet in that brief moment the numbness laid hold of the exposed fingers" ....
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