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- 10851: Voices By Dacia Maraini - Book
- ... little blood on the floor when he discovers that she is lying on the ground dead after being stabbed several times (18). This is the first clue that Angela is cornered in her own little world. She has little blood, which is regarded as the seat of emotions, and her lack of such nourishment suggests that perhaps she was never nurtured. Furthermore, her cause of death, internal hemorrhage, suggests that those ... unknown (81). The few things we did know about her were that she viewed herself as being ugly (86) and was fragile (160) indicating that she is susceptible to being cornered in her own little world. Glauco Elia attempts to keep Angela imprisoned so that he can have her all to himself. He stoops as low as to send an anonymous letter to her future husband to try to scare him ...
- 10852: The Merchant Of Venice-portia
- ... few can reach. Portia is one of Shakespeare's great heroines, whose beauty, lively intelligence, quick wit, and high moral seriousness have blossomed in a society of wealth and freedom. She is known throughout the world for her beauty and virtue, and she is able to handle any situation with her sharp wit. In many of Shakespeare's plays, he creates female characters that are presented to be clearly inferior to ... flaws, which is shown when Bassanio describes her to Antonio and says, "In Belmont is a lady richly left, / And she is fair and, fairer than that word, / Of wondrous virtues Nor is the wide world ignorant of her worth, / For the four winds blow in from every coast / Renowned suitors, and her sunny locks / Hang on her temples like a golden fleece, / Which makes her seat of Belmont Colchis' strond ...
- 10853: A Critical Look At The Foster Care System
- A Critical Look At The Foster Care System THE GROUP HOMES OVERVIEW Children entering the shadowy world of foster care are often assigned labels arbitrarily and on a bed-available basis. They may end up spending some time in conventional foster homes, only to find themselves shuffled through group homes, residential treatment ... facilities, mental hospitals and prisons. Scant attention is given to the needs of these children, and the conditions they are forced to endure are often far worse than those endured by prisoners in some third world nations. THE LABELING OF CHILDREN Kenneth Wooden, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Children's Justice, explained to a Congressional Subcommittee that there is little difference in the background and characteristics of children in ...
- 10854: Islam 3
- ... entire day. Although it is preferable for men to pray together in a mosque, a Muslim may pray almost anywhere, such as in the field, office, factory or university. In fact, visitors to the Muslim world are struck by the centrality of prayers in daily life. Zakah One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God and that human beings in trust therefore hold wealth ... the lunar month of Ramadhan in obedience to God's command. This teaches the believers patience and self-control, as well as reminding them of their responsibility for the millions of human beings in the world who lack provisions or are victims of their unjust distribution. The month of fasting is accompanied by increased efforts toward good manners and righteous deeds, along with additional worship at night. It is not a ...
- 10855: Paul L. Dunbar
- ... in Dayton, OH. His mother Matilda, was a former slave and his father Joshua had escaped slavery and served in the 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and the 5th Massachusetts Colored Calvary Regiment during the Civil war (online). Joshua and Matilda separated in 1874. Dunbar came from a poor family. After his father left, his mother supported the family by working as a washerwoman. One of the families she worked for was ... time. Even though many of his poems convey the life of personal vision with no attention to racial or social detail, a lot of his poems celebrate the black tradition. They eulogize black heroes in war or peace; praise whites who have helped the cause of black liberation, while condemning those who perpetrate injustices towards blacks; defend the black community and satirize racist institutions. We Wear the Mask and Ode to ...
- 10856: Underground Railroad
- ... man was Tice Davids, a Kentucky slave who decided to live in freedom in 1831. The primary importance of the Underground Railroad was the on going fight to abolish slavery, the start of the civil war, and it was being one of our nation's first major anti-slavery movements. The history of the railroad is quite varied according to whom you are talking. Slavery in America thrived and continued to ... their lives free. Some of the escaped fugitives met up with previously escaped friends and family and formed communities. Others found a haven in the Native Americans with whom they intermarried and reproduced. The civil war began and others found shelter with the Union Army. The slaves soon found out that freedom did not mean freedom from work, but they were happier because they now made their own decisions. Some died ...
- 10857: Perosnal Writing: My Experience In The Navy
- ... tears were almost come out of my eyes but luckily I told myself that I had to learn how to speak English and to be part of an American. I always wanted to see the world and travel. In the winter of 1995, I decided to join the United States Navy. I remembered clearly in my mind the night was very cold and windy, I left my warmth and fill of ... work as much hours as we do. A lot of time I asked myself why did I work so hard? What did I work for? What kind of job would I get in the civilian world? I served in the military for 5 years, the whole time I didnt get the answers to my questions. After those years, I started to look for different jobs and found out that a ...
- 10858: Science Fiction Movies
- ... of warfare, androgyny, and of the couple. By further analyzing the genre of science fiction, it becomes obvious that these psy-fi movies and books all possess a primary theme regarding the end of the world and the struggle to survive. In part three of Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents", he says, "If there had been no railway to conquer distances, my child would never have left his native town ... The Thing to somewhat humorous modern psy-fi movies like Last Action Hero. Each of these movies possesses it's own plot yet they all have in common the theme surrounding the end of the world and the fight to survive. There is always present some outside threat that could bring the end of human civilization, whether it be a monster, an alien, a blob, or anything else, that the main ...
- 10859: Romeo and Juliet: Feud Between The Families
- ... city, justice had been served, but to Lady Capulet it had not. Death was the only acceptable vengeance, even though it would provoke another brawl, and in return another brawl. Both households are undoubtedly at war with each other. As we have seen, the war between the households is clearly displayed by various members of the families. During the very first brawl of the play there is evidence of household involvement. This collective participation is also portrayed at the Capulet ...
- 10860: Story Of J Robert Oppenhiemer
- ... it? Memories began to cloud his mind. It all began a few years ago, in 1943 when he was chosen as one of them. He would be a part elite few who would win the war for the Allies, and save the lives of thousands of Americans. It sounded so powerful, so righteous, in fact to him it sounded perfect. He would be America's hero. Regardless of whether or not ... he ever feel normal again? The last words he heard were "Mr. Oppenheimer, you have done a great deed, you have saved many American soldiers. Because of you and your team we will win the war. Our descendants will forever owe their lives to you. This is your time. Your are the man of the Century." Then he was gone, as fast as he had come. The click of the phone ...
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