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    see this as a solution‚ rather than a problem as I grew older because she figured I could make a career out of being a lawyer. She would say things like‚ “You can argue your way out of a box”‚ and “You could have finished what I asked you to do if you didn’t waste so much time arguing.” This has impacted my life both educationally and personally‚ because I feel that becoming a lawyer is a realistic possibility for me. I can now take what my parents once thought of as a problem‚ and use it to my advantage

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    The Cherry Orchard is Russian playwright Anton Chekhov ’s last play. It premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre 17 January 1904 in a production directed by Constantin Stanislavski. Chekhov intended this play as a comedy and it does contain some elements of farce; however‚ Stanislavski insisted on directing the play as a tragedy. Since this initial production‚ directors have had to contend with the dual nature of this play. The play concerns an aristocratic Russian woman and her family as they return

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    overwhelming desire for respect‚ whether it comes from themselves or others. Many authors choose to incorporate aspects of common humanity in their stories‚ such as in the short stories The Bet and Two Kinds‚ where both authors reveal their character’s need for the respect of others. The Bet‚ a short story by Anton Chekov‚ reveals the need

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    must consider the complex interplay of all of the elements of the story in order to piece together the possible meanings of the work as a whole. Discerning themes always requires a tolerance for ambiguity - especially in an open-ended story like "The Bet" that raises more questions than it answers. Considering this‚ there appear to be a number of possible themes that we could apply to this intriguing short story. One central idea seems to be concerning the value of earthly possessions and knowledge

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    Anton LaVey‚ creator of the Church of Satan‚ was a primary character in the development of modern – day Satanism. Anton Szandor LaVey‚ born Howard Stanton LaVey‚ was brought into crime-filled 1930’s Chicago‚ Illinois on April 11th of 1930; although he soon moved to California at a young age. By the time LaVey was sixteen years old‚ he was the second oboist in the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. He dropped out of school‚ and eventually joined the Clyde Beatty Circus. After leaving the circus‚ LaVey

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    "The Lady With the Dog‚" by Anton Chekhov "The Lady With the Dog" is a short story that gives an overview of an adulterous affair. The main character‚ Dmitri Gurov‚ is dissatisfied with his wife and has been consistently unfaithful to her. While vacationing in Yalta‚ he becomes enamored by a young woman that has a Pomeranian in tow‚ and successfully seduces her. Instead of enjoying a short-term fling‚ Gurov finds himself falling in love‚ even though he heartily attempts to dismiss this fact.

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    tested greatly when the possibility of fortune presents itself. A Russian couple experience a deep rupture in their bond when a lottery ticket they possess seems to have the winning numbers. Through the use of a losing lottery ticket‚ the author‚ Anton Chekhov‚ shows the fickleness of human nature in the midst of monetary interest. Despite their already quaint and secure lifestyle‚ the lure of greater wealth reveals their truest desires. As the couple views the ticket and allows their imaginations to

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    In Anton Chekhov’s story‚ “The Lady with the Dog‚” a married man named Dmitri Gurov and a married woman‚ Anna Sergeyevna‚ met in a city. They hung out often which led to them having an affair because both of them were in an unhappy marriage and found that they make each other happy. Although‚ this did not happen all at once. After having several casual conversations and becoming acquaintances‚ he kissed her and told her‚ “Let us go to your room (par. 27).” This made Anna feel guilty and have a dirty

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    Caleb Arauz Professor Manzione Spring English 1102 (06) February 20‚ 2014 Gurov: Womanizer or Hopeless Romantic? Dimitri Dmitritch Gurov is Anton Chekhov’s main character in “The Lady with the Dog.” Chekhov goes to great lengths unfolding Gurov’s change in character from an experienced and emotionless playboy to a hopeless romantic. When he meets Anna‚ the lady with the dog‚ he is doing so with selfish intentions. In time‚ Anna turns Gurov from a man of meaningless hookups to a man searching

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    Alexx Alatorre Word Count: 1111 Professor Ruane English 1302 6 March 2013 Chekhov Setting Analysis In Anton Chekhov’s story “The Lady with the Dog.” the main characters Dmitry Gurov and Anna Sergeyevna partake in an affair while in Yalta. Chekhov creates this with words that capture a place and time‚ the movements between two people and emotions of love discovered but contained in secrecy. The central idea of this story is that in reality everything in this world is truly beautiful

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