Ha Jin is a contemporary Chinese author and poet who grew up in China during the Cultural Revolution and has written many books of short story collections. “The Bane of the Internet” is fairly new and part of a collections of stories published in his 2009 book “A Good Fall”. Characters like the eldest sister in “The Bane of the Internet”‚ immigration to the land of opportunities shows the loss and gain of her life. Jin created the character of the eldest sister to dramatize the lives of the Chinese
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Life’s one certainty is its pure uncertainty. As scripture reminds‚ “we do not know what will happen tomorrow”. Sadly the fulfillment of our dreams can sometimes turn into nightmares. This reminds us not only the uncertainty of life‚ but also the need to align our desires with God’s will. In the next 5 years‚ it’s difficult to envision such an existence and future. I will give my very best to achieve those dreams of mine. It is a human nature to desire for something beyond ourselves. I may not
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had a BAC of 0.08 g/dl or higher.” (“Teen Drivers: Fact Sheet” 1). Believe it or not‚ teenage drunk driving is still the number one cause of teen death. It has become the deadliest epidemic to plague our society today. With the widespread “Alcohol Awareness” programs‚ like D.A.R.E. and SADD‚ available in most public schools‚ most teens have been told not to drink and drive‚ yet teens are still taking the risk. In order to finally stop this unnecessary phenomenon‚ we must first understand its causes
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a soul knew this horrible disease was about to turn their world upside down‚ but when it did there was no turning back. There was no getting back to their normal lives when this disaster hit. To me this is one‚ if not the most‚ terrible plague epidemics to hit the European countries. This horrible epidemic was called the Black Death. Researchers have spent decades studying and searching for answers. One answer they came to find was that this exact plague alone was responsible for killing over a third
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I have read many books this year‚ most of which are in the genres of non-fiction. Non- Fiction is by far‚ my favorite genre because I love learning about not only our country’s history but the world’s. Some books I found notable in the non-fiction genre‚ were “Manhunt” a compelling read about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I found James L. Swanson’s book enjoyable because of its descriptive words‚ and the author’s deep knowledge and love for the subject. Another book by Mr. Swanson I find
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Learning Exercise 1.A: An Autobiography: 1. 0-5 Years Old: As Erikson’s theory suggests‚ this time period is primarily focused on the virtues of hope‚ will‚ and purpose. Since all young children are extremely dependent on their parents or guardians‚ it’s no surprise that I relied heavily on my parents for support during this time period. In terms of school experiences‚ I attended preschool and kindergarten. On my first day of preschool‚ my mom told me that I was very anxious to leave her. However‚ I ended
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Homer: His Life and His Works Greeks had used writing since c. 1400 BC‚ but it was not until the late 8th century BC that their literature was first written down. Greek literature began in Ionia with the brilliant epics of Homer‚ the Iliad and the Odyssey. These mature products of a long tradition of oral poetry brought together a vast body of divine and heroic myths and sagas that served as a foundation for much subsequent Greek literature. The epic view of humankind had a lasting influence
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loving his mother. In his own words he is “cruel only to be kind”. He views Gertrude as a woman who is blinded by her lust for Claudius. Acting on the assumption his mother is completely ignorant of Claudius’ deceitfulness‚ he seeks to protect her as well as can be done. To the young prince‚ nothing in life is more sinful than the incestuous marriage of his uncle and mother. Just like captain planet fanatically shields the environment from harm; Hamlet goes out of his way to absolve his mother from
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reported that prior to his parents separating‚ he spent time with both of his parents. Emile indicated that his mother did not work and cared for them while his father was working. He indicated that his father always worked late‚ he is a chef. He indicated when his father was off he would sleep at times he would also do family stuff. Emile stated that he enjoyed spending time with his father‚ he stated that he liked cooking with his father. He stated when his parents were together‚ he perceived them to
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paragraphs in each section. Include citations for your sources. |Documents |Summary |What was its influence on the Constitution? | |Magna Carta |The Magna Carta was rights which were part of the English law. |The influence of the Magna Carta can be found in the Bill of Rights. According to | |
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