I had asked for under my Christmas tree. I tossed and turned all night. Sleep was impossible. I kept waiting for the sun to come up so that I could go in and wake my parents. At the first peak of a sun ray I ran into my parent’s room to wake them up and beg them to please get up so we could go and see what Santa left for us. When my brother and I were given the green light we stormed down the stairs to see what gifts and goodies awaited us on this wonderful Christmas morning. The anticipation
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For the live theatre show‚ I decided to watch “A Christmas Story‚ The Musical” directed by Valerie Easton at Vancouver Arts Club Stanley Industrial Aalliance Stage. The show focuses on a child named Ralphie‚ who wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.Valerie’s production captured the happiness and cheerful atmosphere during Christmas and also focus on emphasizing Ralphie’s desire of a BB Gun as his Christmas present. During the show‚ I was impressed by many design and technical production elements
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In 1831 right after the Christmas celebration the slaves in Western Jamaica rose up in rebellion. This revolt is known to many though maybe varying in names it is none the less the same revolt in 1831. Popularly called the Christmas Uprising- due to the time of year it occurred‚ the Sam Sharpe Rebellion- named after the main instigator of the 1831 revolt‚ the Baptist War- they were thought to be the one who influenced the Africans into starting the revolt ;or rather simply the Great Jamaican Slave
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In “A Christmas Memory” a lot imagery is used. Imagery is used to appeal to the senses‚ it also help create a mood. It helps readers think about what is going on in the story and helps them visualize it. There are many instances where it is used in the story‚ but here are three examples only. The mood of the story is joyful and jubilant because the story is about the narrator’s most loved Christmas memories. The mood is presented with imagery and the characters actions. One example used at the
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“The Best friend of mine” “Every individual living in this wonderful world has its own uniqueness in the way he acts‚ the way he talks and the way he is.” Tall‚ dark‚ and handsome─ a traits of a guy that woman admired most. But for me‚ I’ve admired only to one guy and for me he is so admirable and vulnerable. I can describe him as a quiet‚ intelligent and a role-model to everyone. He is a person who always there when I needed him. He made me laugh always when I am with him. He always comforted
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In every childhood‚ it is hard to find a hobby which is the right one‚ the coolest‚ the funniest and which one is the most interesting. There are several themes for this story for example finding a hobby another one could be that he would prove himself. I would start with explaining why I choose finding a hobby as a theme. In the story Michael the main character plays the piano and at the end of the story it says “Six month later‚ I started violin lessons” (Page 12 Line 168). In the start of the
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Guilt and Pain Regret is like a crime: Once a mistake is made‚ there’s no going back. For Scrooge‚ he definitely can not change the way he has acted towards Fred‚ Belle‚ and the charity. In Charles Dickens‚ A Christmas Carol‚ Scrooge chooses a life full of greed‚ and is blindsided by the misery and sorrow it can lead to. Scrooge is remarkably remorseful when he relives his last conversation with his fiance. Once the spirit presents Belle breaking off the engagement‚ Scrooge asks: “‘Show me
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Nat W. A Christmas Carol: Act One Analyzing Visuals 1. The Scrooge character‚ from the 1843 book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens‚ is an established archetype. What traits spring to mind? The Traits that spring to mind when I look at this picture are that he doesn’t seem like a very pleasant person‚ and is angry at something. 2. Read the sign in this photograph. Scrooge’s partner‚ Jacob Marley‚ is dead when the drama begins. How do moneylenders make money? Moneylenders are someone who
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This is evidenced as Marley died on Christmas day Scrooge was the only mourner however Scrooge did not seem affected by the death as instead of paying his respect Scrooge used it as an opportunity to make business "even Scrooge was not so dreadfully cut up by the sad event‚ but that he was
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Crisis at Christmas In Britain‚ it is harsh to live during winter if you are homeless. The temperature goes down‚ below zero‚ during night‚ and the cold is unbearable. Ironically‚ there are many homeless people who do not have shelters to prevent themselves from the cold. They sleep on the floors‚ in front of stories‚ and the snow fall on them. In fact‚ the homeless people encounter extremely tough life experience. The advertisement effectively persuades the readers to support and donate to Crisis
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