Laying Everything Down “Whereas the function of a friend‚ who is a second self‚ is to supply things we cannot procure for ourselves” –Aristotle. Throughout literature‚ a story would not be complete without the best friend. Beowulf has Wiglaf. King Arthur has Sir Lancelot. Tom Sawyer has Huck Finn. Sherlock has Watson. Batman has Robin. All of these lauded heroes would not have survived without their trusty companions. In Tolkien’s world of Middle Earth‚ best friends are as vital to the story as the
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J.R.R. Tolkien I selected this poem because of the depth of the writing. J.R.R. Tolkien was a master of words‚ and with this poem‚ he paints not just a picture of cats and their regal ancestors‚ but of all beings remembering their past. It is a reminder to humans too‚ that we would not be as content and happy‚ like the cat on the mat‚ except for the work and toil of our ancestors. Tolkien’s language increases in complexity as it describes the wildcat ancestors of the housecat‚ but becomes simpler
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Character and personality traits are what makes everyone who they are In the novel‚ Wonder‚ by R.J Palacio‚ talks about a boy named August and his journey through middle school. However‚ August isn’t like any other middle school students‚ well he doesn’t look like them. Ergo‚ changing his house and personality traits throughout the novel. Throughout the story cause and effect took place‚ which impacted the actions of the story. August’s character and personality traits tells a lot about him without
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The book “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio‚ has had a big impact on me because it shows perseverance and courage. These traits are important to me because I think that they are two traits that every person should have. Auggie shows perseverance when he went he went to school for the first time‚ since he had been homeschooled his whole life. Auggie was bullied before he went to school but once he got to school it was even worse. The first time that he went to school he did not have very many friends and was
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Thinking about the world today and its society‚ lots of people are judgmental and hypocritical. Yet‚ some may also be very conscious of every step they take. Being courageous isn’t necessarily running in the face of danger‚ nor is it risking your life. Courage can be a private matter and to act with hope that things will get better or that their sacrifices mean something. Being the perfect person and lacking the courage to go out and live freely is constantly drilled into people’s minds . Continuously
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“The hobbit” is a book about Bilbo Baggins who is a hobbit that lives in Hobbiton. Bilbo lives in a very nice hobbit hole and is respected by all the neighbors because he doesn’t do unexpected things‚ such as go on adventures. Bilbo is the son of Bungo and the famous Belladonna Took. One day Bilbo is unexpectedly visited by a wizard named Gandalf who convinces Bilbo into joining him in a journey as a burglar‚ which makes his neighbors lose all his respect from him‚ but Bilbo didn’t really care.
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Wonder‚ written by R.J. Palacia‚ is about a 10 year old boy named August “Auggie” Pullman. Auggie was born with severe facial deformities. They were so bad that the doctor that delivered Auggie fainted when Auggie was born. Auggie was homeschooled by his mom‚ but when he turned 10 and was about to go into 5th grade‚ his parents decided that he should go to regular school. He embarked on an adventure in middle school at Beecher Prep. I think this was the best thing that could have happened to
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world of category management where the potential profit is surreal‚ but where the challenges are very real. Decision: Recommend that Rosser share marketing funds‚ primarily advertising and special promotion funds‚ from one product (Reynolds Wrap) to another (Reynolds Crystal Clear Plastic Wrap) in an effort to increase market share and profitability. The proposed shift to 100% MDF places substantial category market share and sales at risk and requires abrupt changes to buying and selling practices
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dimensionless. 2.0 INTRODUCTION In this Reynolds-Osborne Demonstration experiment‚ the characteristics of laminar‚ transitional and turbulent flow is to be studied by deriving their Reynolds (Re) number. The flow being studied is defined as an internal flow constrained by an overarching surface where the Re number can be easily determined. The apparatus for the demonstration consist of a circulating water system‚ elevated water input
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Wonder By R.J. Palacio August Pullman is a ten year old boy who was born with a facial deformity. He lives in New York City with his parents‚ his dog daisy and his sister Via. His facial deformity has made it uncontrollably difficult to make friends. It also doesn’t help that he has been homeschooled up until fifth grade. At the start of year 5 his parents decided that it was time for him to attend a real school. Auggie isn’t keen on the idea but they enrol him at Beecher prep‚ a private school
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