Name: Comparative Essay Components Sheet I. Clear‚ analytical‚ and comprehensive thesis: A. II. Addresses all parts of the question A. B. C. III. Substantiates thesis with historical evidence A. B. C. IV. Relates comparisons to larger global context A. B. V. Makes several direct comparisons between or among societies A. B. C. VI. Consistently analyzes causes and effects of relevant similarities and differences A. B. C. Phrases that Show Comparison Phrases that
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The micro elements deal with internal political games and the macro elements relate to those who play the organization. The "micro" is power in action; it sees strategy as a game within the organization. The “macro” reflects the interdependence between the Organization and its environment. It discusses the ways in which the organization promotes their own well-being‚ through control or cooperation. Learning: “Of all the descriptive schools‚ the learning school grew into a veritable wave and
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Desirable Living “You could not have strength without weakness‚ you could not have light without dark‚ you could not have love without loss” (Picoult). This quote perfectly describes Jonas’s society in The Giver (Lowry). Jonas has the perfect community without poverty and war‚ but it comes with a price. He is the only one who can experience real emotions and pain. Another imperfect society is the village from the video‚ “Christmas Kindness”. Oprah Winfrey says that one third of Southern Africa is
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sees black and white? Why couldn’t the community make its own choices? Why have memories been taken away? Could there be another dimension out of the world that relates to the society in the novel‚ The Giver? “Needless to say‚ He will be released the voice has said‚ followed by silence- The Giver. This choice is important because it explains the idea that somebody will be released. The community believes that “release” means someone being sentenced to elsewhere. They do not know the true meaning
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on it‚ there is straight reference to the back story of Kate Barlow. The extent of the chapters is deliberate as to give concise direct information. Sachar placed the chapters "side by side" so that the reader could establish comparisons and links between past and present thus filling in the "holes.""Holes‚" the successful movie adaptation directed by Andrew Davis‚ uses a diversity of techniques to convey the meanings of the key ideas. One of the main themes expressed by the director is the idea of
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Character – In the movie‚ The Giver‚ there is a character called the Receiver of memory. He receives the memory the Giver gives him‚ it is his job to keep those memories. Since a character is a living thing that take part in the action of a story‚ play or movie‚ the Receiver of memory is the perfect example because he is living and takes part in the action. Protagonist – In the movie‚ The Dark Knight Rises‚ there is Batman. He is a well-known superhero who protects the city of Gotham. He dresses
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Hinduism * A combination of a member of religious traditions in India * A polytheistic religion (More than one god) * God is Brahman - Creator and creation‚ made manifest in 3 persons: 1. Brahma - Creator 2. Vishnu - Preserver 3. Shiva - Destroyer * According to Hinduism‚ our true self is Brahman * The human soul is Atman * Basic Hindu phrase is "Atman is Brahman" or "Tat Tatum asi"‚ meaning "That Thou Art!" * Goal of Hindu life: 1. Become perfected to
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NETWORKS I Gladwell (1999). Six Degrees of Lois Weisberg Lois Weisberg has an extraordinary ability to meet people (and making new friends) and connect them each other. She is the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Chicago and during her entire life she has hang out and built relationships with people from different backgrounds and jobs: musicians‚ doctors‚ lawyers‚ politicians‚ environmentalists and so on. Without any doubt‚ Lois is capable to reach someone outside her “world”
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there is only one way to escape from crashing into the forest. And the choice is to jump off the sled‚ but the memory of breaking a leg stung Jonas. However‚ this is a choice of now or never‚ with no turning around. For Gabe‚ and his promise to The Giver. With a decision in mind‚ Jonas wrapped his arms tightly around the baby Gabriel‚ pretending his body had become a force field. Closing his eyes to embrace him‚ he leaned back with all his weight. The sled flipped upside down over Jonas‚ catapulting
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When a society strives for equality‚ there is a danger of loss of freedom and individuality among that society. In the book The Giver‚ the main character Jonas lives in a world where everything is perfect or so it seems. Everyone is controlled and are unable to make their own choices and they have count on the elders to make the their choices for them. Jonas realizes that the way they are living their lives is wrong and decides to change the way they live. The world that is Jonas’s community is wrong
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