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The Outcast of Poker Flat is about a group of people being ran out of town because the towns people considered them bad. Everyone needs to remember‚ no matter how damaged a person’s life is‚ they still have value. Today‚ everyone takes everything the wrong way. People think that because others make poor decisions in their lifetime‚ that it makes them a bad person. If they become a prostitute‚ gambler‚ alcoholic‚ or do anything that doesn’t meet society’s requirements‚ that person is a disgrace to
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Naturalism‚ realism‚ and regionalism in the Outcasts of Poker Flat The story fictional story‚ The Outcasts of Poker Flat‚ written by Bret Harte is a filled with abundant examples of naturalism‚ realism‚ and regionalism. Examples of naturalism‚ realism‚ and regionalism are shown many times throughout the story and is important for the development of characters‚ settings‚ and plots. The short story‚ being very naturalistic‚ has multiple examples of naturalism. “Toward the morning he awoke benumbed
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Outcasts are misunderstood by society far too often. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the people of Maycomb county in Alabama aren’t accepting of anyone with differences‚ persecuting them all. All outsiders‚ in and out of Maycomb‚ are driven by rejection to a life of isolation and lies with no escape. Outsiders often live in isolation because it is the only place that they can feel secure. Boo Radley has been held in his house so long that even when he has an easy chance to leave and live
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stupid every time I would try to say something to someone. I was always in the shadow or an outcast‚ someone that even recognized. I never tried to fit in‚ because I don’t want to make a fool out of myself. As I got a little older I still felt the same way‚ however I opened up a little more when I moved to America. I made new friends even though i was shy; I didn’t want them to make fun of me for being an outcast. Although I had all these new friends I still felt alone.
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat is a short story filled with connotations of redemption and imbued with an incredible kind of misconception that only the most arrogantly self-righteous could conceive. Its primary purpose is to act as a cautionary tale about a seemingly respectable judgment that unjustly condemns four people to their untimely ends. Harte’s story is set in an 1800’s settlement brimming with discord and mistrust. After a series of very unfortunate events the townspeople decide to exile the
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat is a well-written short story. It tells the story of the few “immorals” who have been exiled from the town of Poker Flat and their journey. Throughout the story‚ characters come and go‚ they discover new things‚ and mostly change their ways for the better. The first exile is Mr. John Oakhurst‚ the protagonist and a known gambler who is being removed due to his success in the town’s casino. On his way out of town‚ “The Duchess”‚ a saloon girl; “Mother Shipton”‚ a madam;
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Education Research Articles Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on pinterest_shareMore Sharing Services130 Knowledge is power and for those reading this article‚ at least a basic level of that power of education has been accessible. However there are instances in the world where the distribution of education is skewed. The advantages and disadvantages of education although seemingly quite clear can be explored to quite a detailed level. It is usually
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UNITED WAY: A CEO BATTERS A GIANT NONPROFIT United Way and the Impact of William Aramony’s Actions Discussion Question 1: Position Regarding Aramony’s Compensation and Perks There are a couple of different ways to analyze William Aramony’s compensation package. The United Way‚ a large nonprofit organization‚ considerably increased its charity contributions under Aramony’s leadership. At the peak of Aramony’s tenure‚ the organization’s contributions reached $3 billion. Aramony contributed
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IMMIGRANTS AND THE UNITED STATES The Americans now are concerning about migration as well as the nation’s economy. The concern is whether the immigrants will contribute to the prosperity of the America society or they just create more problems and difficulties for our society. People also worry about the budget that the nation has to provide for new immigrants. Do we‚ as a nation of immigrants‚ still have the capacity to absorb newcomers? Historian David Kennedy in his article "Can We Still
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