THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT V. S. Pritchett (IGCSE Literature English 2013) Important Points to Remember Journey – Father: leaving the factory‚ money‚ the business man. The Irony at the end: that he cannot get rid of this‚ of the “dark side”. - “Tow faces”: father cannot let go of his vice / “dark side”. The cynical end of the story shows this dark revelation to the son. - Theme: Man’s struggle for survival. It is a unique and personal journey‚ not all struggles are the same and have
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The fly in the ointment 1. Explore the condition of the Factory and of the father as the son arrives The condition of the father and the factory when the son arrives where regrettable‚ it was hardly for the son to recognize the factory‚ as there was nothing inside it. As seen in this lines: ¨this had been the machine- room‚ before the machines where gone. Moreover through the factory are empty shells‚ the sign outside the entrance to the factory is freshly painted and the brass plaque outside the
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The fly in the ointment He decided to take the subway. He clutched the black suitcase tight‚ the suitcase that did not belong to him‚ and walked towards the deep green stairs leading to the underground station. Every step he took down the stairs was like walking – step by step – towards a transportable coffin. Once he arrived inside the subway of a coffin‚ he found a spot furthest to the left where he could be partly anonymous. Usually‚ the subway was stuffed with people this time of day‚ yet‚ not
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Make a Carrot Battery This activity uses a common carrot and two different metals to make a enough electricity to run a small digital clock. Materials: Two Large Raw Carrots; 2 Pennies; 2 Large Galvanized Nails; 3 pieces of 6" long wire; Small Digital Clock (Tandy (Radio Shack) or Maplin - "Stick-on Timer" £3.50/ $4.99. The digital clock can be extracted from an inexpensive alarm clock or it can be purchased from an electronics store. Slice of about 1 inch from each carrot and discard. Place
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http://ontariograinfarmer.ca/MAGAZINE.aspx?aid=258 Application in the Real World The carrot and the stick: US conservation programs The real issue driving US conservation programs was a two-part effort to get payments to farmers and to remove land from production as a way of limiting output and boosting crop prices. In a similar way‚ Americans today seem more willing to pay for farm programs if‚ in return‚ farmers help preserve the environment. As a result‚ environmental groups have been gradually
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brutally demands to know why he had not been offered this money sooner. What does the title mean? Firstly we should take a look at the title since it could provide some insight into why certain aspects of this story are present. ’A fly in the ointment’ is a proverb or saying that basically means that something spoils a situation that could have been pleasant. This is shown in the short story literally by a fly which enters the room and causes such an overreaction by the old man that foreshadows
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variable in the study is the Mayana leaves extract and the independent variable is the effectiveness of the extract of Mayana leaves in treating bruises. The study that will be conducted consists of two phases. The first phase is the detection of triterpenes and other cholesterols that have the abilities to treat bruises. The detection of such substances will prove the effectiveness of Mayana. This phase is the Liebermann-Burchard test. Ten drops of Mayana extract which will be obtained by decoction
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Tips to Deal with Nappy Rashes Due To Incontinence! Incontinence basically refers to the condition of a weak bladder. In such a condition the affected person tends to urinate even with slight coughing or sneezing. Strong desire to urinate and inability to reach the washroom can create an embarrassing situation for any individual. Doctors have come up with a temporary solution to deal with such embarrassment in the form of incontinence nappies for adults. These nappies are like diapers which prevents
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Assignment front sheet Brit College Qualification Unit number and title Edexcel/BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma in Business Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources and Decision Student name Assessor name Emmanuel Adjaho Date issued Completion date 01/03/2015 22/05/2015 Assignment title CarmenJosh Ltd: New Business Opportunities in Europe and Africa Learning Outcome Learning outcome Assessment Criteria In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CASE STUDY TEACHING IN SCIENCE The Evolution of Human Skin Color by Annie Prud’homme-Généreux Life Sciences Quest University‚ Canada Part I Skin Cancer “Stop it!” called Tatiana‚ playfully. Her boyfriend‚ Zach‚ was inspecting her skin very carefully. “Look‚” he answered her‚ his voice taking on a more serious tone. “Today a woman walked into the clinic for her annual physical. Everything about her seemed ne. She leads a balanced lifestyle‚ she eats well‚ she exercises:
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