On the outermost level the poem‚ “To an Athlete Dying Young” by A.E. Housman‚ is exactly as it sounds. It talks about a young man that was athletically talented for some reason has died. The poem uses many good techniques to suggest‚ however morbid‚ that it good for famous people to die young. The poem has a solemn mood‚ but it is possible to sense a bit of happiness as it recalls the athlete’s life. The first two lines of the poem say “The time you won your town the race / We chaired you through
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concept of "The Door" is based on the idea of taking risks and embracing change. The poet uses a persuasive and insistent tone to encourage the audience to take action. The lack of rhythm‚ rhyme and conventional structure also give the poem a conversational tone. The poem opens with the line "Go and open the door" and is used to begin the following three stanzas. The repetition of the imperative constructs a strong sense of not only urgency and necessity‚ but it also gives the audience a sense of the
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Today was the most dangerous day of my life. My body change in all way my back sprouted wings. My body change colors my eyes turned yellow‚ my legs and arms grow and started manifesting and to my whole life. Then to my old life was still with me‚ but the new addition to it was and is “The Fighting Moth” the reason of this to help the people and free them from the villain hood of the “Trio of Power” but hopefully they were no match for the Fighting Moth and “Kassi the Leech”. The journey with the
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The song " Just a Girl" by No Doubt shows the stereotypes‚ oppressions and standards that women are subjected to in our society. The author feels oppressed because she is "...just a girl" and because of that the author thinks that" ...I’m just a girl‚ all pretty and petite So don’t let me have any rights". The oppression makes the author feel lesser than a man even though she is aware that she doesn’t need a man she feels that "This world is forcing me to hold your hand" .The author’s decision to
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The original Hotel California is not a place; it is a similarity for the west drift music industry‚ and its impact on the gifted performers who get themselves entrapped in its sparkling web. The stanza that incorporates‚ "Welcome to the Hotel California‚" is rehashed twice in the tune in distinctive settings. Another allegory utilized the inn to symbolize a trap from which one can never get away. These similitudes make the tune all the more charming. Expression as a rule alludes essentially to the
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NO FLY ZONE A senator of capitol hill‚ and decorated war hero‚ gives the order to shoot down a private plane. This has been the third violation over the Capitol within a month "This has got to stop! I’ve had it with these crazies making a circus of this place... Well here’s the price of the ticket. Shoot the damn thing down... an example has got to be made” To his horror and regret‚ it is piloted by his precocious grandson. A child of 12‚ who has taken the plane up‚ with intent of surprising
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Author Mary Roach uses a surprising amount of humor as she delves into this repulsive topic. Write down one sentence from the article that you found particularly humorous and explain why you like that line. Why‚ do you suppose‚ Roach chose to add a humorous tone to this story? In other words‚ what does the use of humor add to this piece of writing. “If you think about how many of them it would take to make 2 pounds (and I advise you not to)‚ you will begin to appreciate the somewhat shocking dimensions
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On a personal note‚ I’d compare myself to a strategic Anglerfish in the deep depths of the ocean where the impossible unknown is possible. An Anglerfish uses a luminous piece of flesh that hangs above its head to attract what it needs most‚ prey. In comparison‚ in order for humans to achieve the goals they want and need most‚ they must use their complex minds to set ambitious goals and strive for it. Without goals‚ we will have no structure or guidance in this blur we call life. It’s tough and bewildering
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In life‚ people will tell you at some point that you cannot accomplish something; that it is out of your capacity. These experiences will test your self-worth and confidence to extremes. Only if one keeps the right mindset‚ does not seek justifications‚ and continues head strong‚ can they overcome these trials. Fort Minor reaffirms this belief in three of their songs in the album “The Rising Tied”. They sing of their tribulations and their conquest over them. The main antagonist for them in the lyrics
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The History Boys is a play by Alan Bennett that talks about 8 English boys in the 1980s‚ originally having their high school life happily but the situation changes when the new teacher Irwin arrived and broadened their horizons. They start to have struggles‚ confusion and realize the limitations put on them in the aspects of education‚ sexuality‚ morale and initiation during the time they are preparing for their A level exam. At last‚ most of them have a successful life under the elite education
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