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  • "a Jury of Her Peers" Case

    "a Jury of Her Peers" Case

    Adapted from Susan Glaspell's popular one-act play, Trifles (1920), "A Jury of Her Peers" is about sisterhood. Women's roles as wives, mothers, and homemakers do not make them totally passive, unintelligent, or subordinate to men. Mrs. Peters, for example, being small, thin, and soft-spoken, did not strike Martha Hale as

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    Essay Length: 622 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2014
  • "death in Venice" Is Both a Physical and Mental Journey for Von Aschenbach

    "death in Venice" Is Both a Physical and Mental Journey for Von Aschenbach

    Thomas Mann's Death In Venice, first published in 1912 is a novel describing the death and final time of the fictional author Gustav von Aschenbach. It is a story portraying the theme of conflict between life and art which Mann is known for exploring and it has been said that

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    Essay Length: 1,028 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 23, 2012
  • "from Zero to 20,000 on Wall Street" by Lou Dubose

    "from Zero to 20,000 on Wall Street" by Lou Dubose

    "From Zero to 20,000 On Wall Street" by Lou Dubose Article Summary On September 17, a protest (Occupy Wall Street) began as a result of an ad in Adbusters, a Vancouver, British Columbia, magazine. The first day a hundred and fifty people arrived at the Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan,

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    Essay Length: 481 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 6, 2011
  • "grandmother" Case

    "grandmother" Case

    Written by an Amerindian poet Ray Young Bear, the poem shows the intimacy of the port to his grandmother. His grandmother is no more living now. He feels it a great loss. The poem is fully loaded with similies and metaphors that makes the poem sound beautiful. The poet describes

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    Essay Length: 264 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 11, 2012
  • "jerry, Molly and Sam" Theme Esasy

    "jerry, Molly and Sam" Theme Esasy

    Writer, Raymond Carver, in his short essay, "Jerry and Molly and Sam," introduces us to Al. Al, is a thirty-one year old man who exhibits a demeanor of finding everyone around him at fault for his dissatisfaction in life. Writer uses first and third person narrative in a chronological plot

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    Essay Length: 507 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 18, 2012
  • "king Lear" in Comparison to Sonnet 35

    "king Lear" in Comparison to Sonnet 35

    After reading both "King Lear" and Sonnet 35 by Shakespeare, it is evident that they share common themes. The theme of betrayal appears in both the play and the sonnet, as does the theme of reconciliation. Betrayal is to be disloyal. Betrayal is to let one down, whether it is

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    Essay Length: 1,717 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2011
  • "let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes

    "let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes

    Sahara Jean O. Tijol Professor O'Keefe - Poem Explication English 1302.016 21 November 2008 "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes His tone in the poem also contributes to the meaning. His tone seems almost confessional, like the poet is talking about his own experience in America. Hughes points

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    Essay Length: 545 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: August 4, 2011
  • "lost in the Kitchen" Dave Barry

    "lost in the Kitchen" Dave Barry

    "Lost in the Kitchen" Dave Barry In Dave Barry's essay "Lost in the Kitchen" Barry shares his opinion on sexual equality through a personal experience with his family on Thanksgiving. In the conclusion paragraph a point is made that before women's liberation, men took care of the cars and women

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    Essay Length: 581 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: October 24, 2012
  • "mirror" by Sylvia Plath

    "mirror" by Sylvia Plath

    When I first read this poem it did nothing for me, but as the days passed I decided to give it another chance and when I re-read it I began to cry, literally cry. I felt like it was speaking to me and saying everything I wouldn't dare say. I

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    Essay Length: 1,249 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: June 2, 2011
  • "night" - a Reflective Essay - Elie Wiesel

    "night" - a Reflective Essay - Elie Wiesel

    "NIGHT" Reflective Essay, Elie Wiesel By: Corey Sease Night is a tragic story of the life of Elie Wiesel during the Holocaust. He writes about his first hand experiences of what happened during this time. He wrote about being separated from his family and not knowing what life would be

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    Essay Length: 1,266 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: July 4, 2011
  • "one Perfect Rose" Poem by Dorthy Parker

    "one Perfect Rose" Poem by Dorthy Parker

    In her poem "One Perfect Rose" Dorthy Parker questions the actions of a man from her past and misleads the reader into believing this poem is a romantic tribute to a tender moment. Although this verse comes to us in a lighthearted, comedic style, the reader eventually wonders if Ms.

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    Essay Length: 575 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: July 6, 2011
  • "open Secrets" by Alice Munro

    "open Secrets" by Alice Munro

    English Essay – “Open Secrets” by Alice Munro Women, throughout the course of history, have had a long line of events mirroring their oppression, may it be in the departments of rights or within the span of stereotypical judgement. Therefore, the story entitled "Open Secrets" by Alice Munro articulates why

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    Submitted: November 9, 2016
  • "pale Horse, Pale Rider" Case

    "pale Horse, Pale Rider" Case

    Reading the three different novels "Old Mortality", "Noon Wine" and "Pale Horse, Pale Rider" you will learn that despite the different plots in the novels there is a common thread. The protagonists in all three novels has been challenged or locked in some way by the society but finally breaks

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    Essay Length: 2,046 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: October 17, 2013
  • "self-Reliance" Outline

    "self-Reliance" Outline

    Mina Iskarous English 2 H Mr. Healy "Self-Reliance" Outline In "Self-Reliance", Ralph Waldo Emerson clearly displays many romantic values through his hope for man to trust themselves, his hope for non-conformity like in children, and the great value he puts into individuality and hard work. Emerson exhibits romantic values in

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    Essay Length: 630 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 24, 2012
  • "the Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

    "the Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

    "The Lottery", by Shirley Jackson is written in dramatic point of view accompanied by irony. Jackson's story examines mankind's tolerance of evilness and ignorance in a run-of-the mill kind of town. Setting, symbolism and characterization support the dramatic point of view but also foreshadow the opposite of what is to

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    Essay Length: 379 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: October 8, 2011
  • "the Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant

    "the Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant

    In the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, the author used diction such as “She suffered endlessly…She suffered from the poorness of her house...” and “Aha! Scotch broth! What could be better? She imagined delicate meals, gleaming silver…”. I think that these words portray the desire for Madame

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    Essay Length: 320 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2015
  • "the Pedestrian" Ray Bradbury

    "the Pedestrian" Ray Bradbury

    In the second story, "The Pedestrian" Ray Bradbury describes a man, Leonard Mead, taking a walk at night in the year 2053. In the story Bradbury uses great imagery to describe the setting Leonard is walking through. Mr. Mead is walking on the sidewalk at night and he passes no

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    Essay Length: 320 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 3, 2013
  • 'drop the Backpack' Descriptive Paragraph

    'drop the Backpack' Descriptive Paragraph

    "Drop the Backpack" Paragraph "Drop the Backpack" by Anna Quindlen is a captivating and thought provoking speech that challenges us to focus on who we are rather than the perfect picture we wish to be. The idea of being the desired perfection we all search for, tires us. It makes

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    Essay Length: 489 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 27, 2013
  • 'h'ogwarts on Habbo

    'h'ogwarts on Habbo

    To: rockerstarfan9 Potions Homework Habbo Name: BlueSmurf93. iC Name: Glace Frost. House: Slytherin. Year: Year 6. (S6). Homework: 1) What is the name of the Potion we have brewed today? The name of the potion we have brewed today is called The Babbling Beverage. 2) What does this potion do?

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    Essay Length: 481 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 10, 2012
  • 'hills like White Elephants' Ernest Hemmingway

    'hills like White Elephants' Ernest Hemmingway

    Hills Like White Elephants Ernest Hemingway 1. What are the two main characters actually talking about, and how do you know this? The plot of Hemingway's 'Hills Like White Elephants' centres on a conversation held between a man 'The American' and a woman 'The Girl', whilst at a train station

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    Essay Length: 1,045 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: May 10, 2011
  • 'my Mother and Her Sister' by Jane Rogers (1997)

    'my Mother and Her Sister' by Jane Rogers (1997)

    My mother and her sister 'My mother and her sister' is a short-story written by Jane Rogers in 1996. Here we follow our main character in the period after his mother's death and funeral. In this period the main character has invited his aunt Lucy to come and stay with

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    Essay Length: 1,261 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: October 21, 2011
  • 10 Flagrant Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid

    10 Flagrant Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid

    10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid By Jody Gilbert March 6, 2008, 6:11 AM PST Takeaway: Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the

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    Essay Length: 1,860 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: July 16, 2011
  • 10 Questions to Ask When Taking a Digital Photo

    10 Questions to Ask When Taking a Digital Photo

    Telling story with photographs: It is really important to know the story behind a picture. A photograph has the ability to convey emotions, mood, story, ideas and messages. These are the elements that make a story of the image. The purpose of the shot should be clear. Visual focal point

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    Essay Length: 720 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 10, 2012
  • 16 May 2009 - Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester City

    16 May 2009 - Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester City

    16 May 2009 – Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester City Robbie Keane stroked home the winning penalty to end Manchester City's hopes of European qualification but keep Tottenham Hotspur's bid for a UEFA Europa League place alive. Keane, who rejoined Spurs from Liverpool in February after moving to Anfield in July

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    Essay Length: 279 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: September 15, 2016
  • 1984 by George Orwell

    1984 by George Orwell

    George Orwell, author of 1984, aspires to change the communication , wishes to modify history, as well as wishes to alter the level at which one can think. Orwell wants everyone to rely on the Inner Party as their government. Orwell wants the reader to trust in Big Brother, who

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    Essay Length: 841 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: September 3, 2011
  • 1984 Essay

    1984 Essay

    Essay 1984 George Orwell's science fiction novel 1984 was published in 1948 and set thirty-six years into a dark vision of the future. The world is divided into three superpower stats: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. The setting takes place in the totalitarian society Oceania led by Big Brother, the mysterious

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    Essay Length: 943 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: February 7, 2012
  • 1984 Essay

    1984 Essay

    1984 Essay Power is the ability to do something or act in a particular way by force either from yourself or from an authority figure. In the novel 1984, by George Orwell, the use of power and control is dominant throughout this story and is shown through each aspect of

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    Essay Length: 834 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 10, 2013
  • 1984- Researched Essay

    1984- Researched Essay

    Woods Conner Woods 10/21/14 Period 3 1984- Researched Essay Can you really control the thoughts of an entire society? Winston Smith, protagonist of the novel 1984 by George Orwell, was living in an oppressive society with thoughts controlled by the government. Winston was considered a thought criminal for thinking against

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    Submitted: October 20, 2015
  • 1984: The Real Truth Behind The Glass Paperweight

    1984: The Real Truth Behind The Glass Paperweight

    James Francuz Mrs. Elliott English 3, Period 4 10 May 2011 1984: The Real Truth Behind the Glass Paperweight Throughout the course of human history, man has broadened his horizons thanks to the brilliant work of genius writers. Among all the major literary elements incorporated into any novel, symbolism is

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    Essay Length: 986 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: September 28, 2011
  • 3 Goals Essay

    3 Goals Essay

    3 Goals Essay When the the year of 2015 gets here, I will be twenty eight years old. When I was around the age of nineteen years old, I envisioned myself as owning my home, being very stable and maybe married with kids. Life as since dealt me a different

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    Essay Length: 453 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: July 20, 2012

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