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All The Presidents Men
Number of words: 702 - Number of pages: 3.... books, one of which included a telephone number for Howard E. Hunt, a member of the White House. This was the first indication that the President and his cabinet might be involved in this break in. Woodward and Bernsein's investigate this White House connection. As they delve deeper into this lead, they discover continously larger crimes with more of the prominent White House staff is involved. Woodwas and Bernstein put to print all their astonishing findings in articles in their paper, the Post. After putting great pressure on the President through their indepth articles, and with FBI inve .....
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A Raisin In The Sun
Number of words: 852 - Number of pages: 4.... There simply is no blasted God-there is only man and it is he who makes miracles!" After Beneatha had finished her argument, Lena slapped her across her face and made Beneatha say, "In my mother's house there is still God". Lena stressed out her points that she will not tolerate any ideas like that in her house, or as long as she's around. Black families have a huge sense of pride of where they come from. For example, Asagai always talked about Africa and how it will be good for him if he goes there. He even asked Beneatha if she would go with him. ''Asagai: Nigeria. Home. (Coming to her .....
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Great Expectations Vs. Oliver Twist
Number of words: 1726 - Number of pages: 7.... a
long period of time, Oliver was chosen by the other boys at the orphanage to
request more gruel at dinner one night. After making this simple request, "the
master (at the orphanage) aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; pinioned
him in his arms; and shrieked aloud for the beadle."3
The whole beginning of Oliver Twist's story was created from memories which
related to Charles Dickens' childhood in a blacking factory ( which was
overshadowed by the Marshalsea Prison ).4 While working in the blacking factory,
Dickens suffered tremendous humiliation. This humiliation is greatly expre .....
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Brave New World
Number of words: 689 - Number of pages: 3.... to speak about two of the forbidden topics, history and biological parents. It is believed that topics of this nature will cause this utopia to deteriorate. Once the utopia deteriorates, people are not happy all the time. Even by its own criteria though, is not a society where everyone is in fact happy. There are asylums in Iceland for Alpha misfits. Even in this so-called utopia, no one is perfect. Lenina has lupus and Bernard is emotionally unstable, due to a mistake in the “bottling-plant.” If a person is to run out of soma, they feel sick. It may seem to be a utopia, but in essen .....
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The Odyssey The Role Of Prophe
Number of words: 1534 - Number of pages: 6.... periodically every year because her daughter ate Hades’ pomegranates. Prophecy plays an important role in the whole of Greek folklore. Something this ever-present bears further examination.
In The Odyssey, prophecy in its myriad forms affects nearly every aspect of the epic. Prophecies are seen in the forms of omens, signs, strict prediction of the future, divine condemnation, and divine instruction. Though conceptually these forms are hard to distinguish, they are clearly separate in the Odyssey. Moreover, prophecies can be interpreted not only on the "plot device" level, but al .....
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Dickens And "The Jew"
Number of words: 2068 - Number of pages: 8.... anywhere. On the other hand, to describe Fagin in any other light would have to give the impression that Jews just might be humans after all.
In reading this story, I discovered Fagin to be somewhat likeable and misunderstood. Though revolting to look at, having a repulsive disposition, and having manners and hygiene left to be desired I could not help but to feel sorry for the old guy. All he wanted to have was security in his old age. For example, when Fagin sees Oliver looking at him while admiring his treasures, Fagin asks the boy if he had seen any of his pretty things. Oliver .....
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Theocracy And Guilt And Punishment In The Scarlet Letter
Number of words: 2153 - Number of pages: 8.... of these transgressions. Puritan society was one such theocracy. It based its ideals on the bible and used fear of sin to dominate the minds and lives of its people. This concept of theocratic domination is presented in the novel in several different forms. It is shown in the actions of town officials, enforcing the laws of the bible and punishing those who go against biblical law. This is shown when they punish Hester Pryne for committing the sin of adultery. Theocratic Domination is also presented by how the thoughts and thinking patterns of characters are affected by the laws and .....
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The Lord Of The Flies: Personal Reflections
Number of words: 1659 - Number of pages: 7.... not speak up. He is also one of the bigger kids, but does not have
enough self confidence in himself to become a leader.
Overall Piggy would make an excellent leader, but his appearance and age
would make the others questions his orders. Journal II
Living on the island was an inner battle. Other boys on the island found
it hard to obey my orders. One of the bigger boys, Jack, formed a hunting
group.
One day they went out on one of their trips searching for pig meat for
the rest of us to eat. They took a while, and during their time gone, a
ship was spotted off the coast of the i .....
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Charles Dickens: Biography
Number of words: 251 - Number of pages: 1.... and performed in modern dramatizations.
Dickens was born into a poor family. When he was 12 his father was
imprisoned for debt. Dickens was removed from school and put to work in a
blacking factory. He lived alone in a lodging house in North London. His
father received inheritance after a few months and Charles finally returned to
school, but his money troubles were not over. When he was 15 he went to work as
a clerk in a law firm and later became a reporter. He was also a quick
stenographer.
In (1837-1839) OLIVER TWIST was being serialized in a monthly magazine
called Ben .....
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The Scarlet Letter: Roger's Character Stereotyped As An Abusive Person
Number of words: 420 - Number of pages: 2.... his schemes, and thus Chillingworth emotionally abused his wife, as was his standard of doing things.
Pearl was abused because of Chillingworth's neglect towards her. He could have looked past his wife's sin and loved his daughter. He could have cared for her and supported her, but he chose not to. He failed to look into his heart and nurture his daughter. He voluntarily detached himself from her life. It was because of his stereotypical neglect that Pearl suffered in ways she didn't have to.
The most severe instance of abuse Chillingworth inflicted upon anybody was that of Arthur Dimm .....
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