what they do‚ and their imagination is based on what they see in their environment. In the short story "The Destructors" by Graham Greene‚ a group of boys who call themselves the Wormsley Common‚ are faced with many difficult decisions to make. "It was on the eve of August Bank Holiday that the latest recruit became the leader of the Wormsley Commom Gang"(Graham Greene). Trevor‚ the new leader and protagonist of the story whom the boys call T. for short‚ suggests for the boys to destroy a 200-year-old
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QUALITIES OF CREON As readers‚ we have to make judgments and interpretations of different characters. In the book‚ Antigone‚ translated by David Greene‚ there is a character by the name of Creon. While reading Antigone‚ some important descriptions about Creon become apparent. He views himself as the perfect leader‚ believes he is always correct‚ and wants control over
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Graham Greene’s novel‚ The Quiet American‚ is more than a political statement about whether or not America or any other country for that matter should become involved in the affairs of another country; Greene makes the question human and personal. The novel can be read as a political and moral reflection on the opening stages of the United States’ involvement in Southeast Asia. Therefore‚ Greene’s novel becomes a commentary on the pointlessness of the United States’ later investment of men and material
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“The Destructors” By Graham Greene Purpose of the Short Story: To teach the reader about the destructive element present in human nature. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is quite dark and has a very pessimistic outlook of the World. The fact that the neighborhood has been demolished by bombs in the Second World War only adds to the negative‚ violent mood. Characterization: • Protagonist: T/Trevor: He is a round character because we learn quite a bit about his personality. He is also a static character
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Charles Edward Greene‚ known as "MEAN" Joe Greene was conceived September 24‚ 1946‚ in Elgin‚ Texas. His lone family was his mom Cleo Thomas; his dad surrendered the family. He was conceived in Elgin‚ Texas‚ however experienced childhood in Temple‚ Texas. Joe Greene began his football profession in secondary school at an isolated school‚ Dunbar High School‚ in Temple‚ Texas. Greene was enormous‚ even in secondary school. He towered over his secondary school colleagues and adversaries at 6’3" tall
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Bette Nesmith was the inventor of liquid paper. She was a commercial artist and a typewriter. She is American and born on March 23‚ 1924‚ in Dallas‚ Texas. She went to Alamo Heights High School. Her father was Jesse McMurray and her mother was Christine Duval. Nesmith dropped out of school at the age of seventeen. After she dropped out‚ she went to a secretarial school. “By the age of 27‚ she had worked her way up to the position of executive secretary for W.W.” She became in charge of banks such
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Ordinary Time The term "Ordinary Time" may be misleading. In the context of the liturgical year the term "ordinary" does not mean "usual or average." Ordinary here means "not seasonal." Ordinary Time is that part of the Liturgical Year that lies outside the seasons of Lent-Easter and Advent-Christmas. In Ordinary Time‚ the Church celebrates the mystery of Christ not in one specific aspect but in all its aspects. The readings during the liturgies of Ordinary Time help to instruct us on how to live
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Ordinary People‚ by Judith Guest‚ was about a family who has had two tragedies and how they dealt with these tragedies. This story shows how the environment in which one lives affects ones reaction to tragedy. The Jarred family‚ were ordinary people. The family consisted of the father Calvin‚ the mother Beth and two sons Buck and Conrad. They were an upper class family in good financial standing. They apparently had a happy life until Buck died in a boating accident. Calvin was a concerned
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decent‚ normal and good person that was put in an extraordinary situation. In his book he states “I did what I believed to be the ordinary things that an ordinary man would do. I said no to outrageous actions the way I thought that anybody would‚ and it still mystifies me that so many others could say yes.” This line says it all. Mr. Rusesabagina was “An Ordinary Man” put in an extraordinary situation and during the ten weeks of the Rwandan genocide he proved that we can all make a difference
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An Evaluation of Greene’s “Cut” Every life experience has an effect on a person‚ whether it is bad or good. According to Greene‚ being cut from a team has a long and a short term effect. In Greene writing‚ “Cut” he interviews several people about being cut from a sport team when they were young. He wanted to see how they felt about being cut and how they dealt with it. Being cut from a team can lower one’s self-esteem and confidence‚ however this negative experience can have a positive outcome
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