The Poem "The Unknown Citizen" by W.H. Auden is a satire. Its narrator is the state. In this‚ the state pays tribute and describes a successful and positive product of its efficiency and effectiveness. In other words‚ it builds the character later described to the reader as "the perfect citizen." The narrator speaks as if he is delivering a speech or common tribute using words and phrases that are familiar to the reader. Using such imagery helps the reader paint a clear picture of the character
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Edgardo Olivares TA 380 2/22/14 Kane’s’ Tragedy Citizen Kane develops many remarkable themes. Two main points are the humiliation of the personal qualities of the public figure and the second develops with the serious power of materialism. Taken as one‚ these two themes contain the harsh sarcasm of an American success story that ends in useless homesickness‚ loneliness‚ and death. The reality that the personal theme is developed vocally through the characters while the materialistic theme is developed
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Citizen Kane is an American classic film from 1941 and it is regarded as one of the top ten greatest movies of all time. It was able to achieve this with a complex and clever way of telling a story and revealing the plot. Along with a great cast of new but talented actors‚ each helped brought their characters to life to make the film memorable. Especially the character Charlie Kane‚ whose performance made you both love him and hate him at the same time. The actor director Orson Welles crafted this
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society was focused on producing citizens who would contribute to the common good of the community‚ which was an important part in their education. The ideal Aztec citizen would have the following virtues: courage‚ self-sacrifice‚ modesty‚ clean living‚ and obedience. The Aztec people had their rights protected by a system of written laws. This legal system served to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens to be honest and obedient. All citizens had to obey the laws including the
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Does the best hero make a good citizen? I do not believe so. For instance‚ Achilles may be known as the best warrior‚ but his actions don’t reflect any good citizenship. In my opinion‚ Achilles’ actions have been petty and immature. This all starts with Agamemnon taking Briseis and Achilles being mad and removing himself from war until further notice. I think that a good citizen should be one that is selfless and willing to do things for the greater good‚ even if it means sacrificing a little bit
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Citizen Kane Along with its renowned outstanding cinematic achievements‚ what ultimately exalted Citizen Kane to such incredible heights was the character of Charles Foster Kane. In despite of reporters attempts to unveil the genuine Kane. Kane claimed the name of an enigma. The depth of Kane’s loneliness and isolation concludes in a vignette that will continue to impress generations of audiences . A series of rough chronological flashbacks tells the life story of Charles Foster Kane. The first
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Raymond Force Mrs.Sockey Eng. 12c c 1/17/13 Violent video games Do you believe that violence in video games can or will cause violence in young children? Statistics show that juvenile crime rates went down almost fifty percent when video games fist came out. I believe that violence in video games does not induce violence in children. Violent video games Do not induce violence in adolescents The topic I am covering is that violent videogames do NOT induce violence in young adults/children
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Music Teaching In early 20th century‚ teaching music education was to encourage students to come together to create marching bands and school orchestras or other musical groups. Teaching music to students was to get to do what they enjoy. Music has had a positive impacted on education‚ teachers and students throughout history. The history of music education goes from the earliest 18th century up to the 21st century. In the 18th century‚ the very first singing school was founded. It was founded
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Mariah Wood Mr. Scripps 1/15/13 Wildfire management In the United States wild fires are very common during the dry season also known as summer. Although they are occurring all over the united states I would like to bring your attention to the following states‚ Utah‚ Nevada‚ Colorado‚ Washington and also Idaho. In the past few fire seasons these states have had an increase in the number of fires that have been started due to natural storms and human related accidents. They are becoming more
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It is unbelievable that this year is my last year in high school. As I look back at the past three years‚ there were several poignant moments when I was struggling with my classes and would have given up trying to achieve my goals. But as an diligent student‚ I chose to endure those moments‚ and that is why the faculty council should choose me as a member of the National Honor Society. As an international student‚ I have experienced great cultural diversity and I also have become a more independent
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