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    Why Do We Study History?

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    plan for and worry about the future. History‚ however‚ is the study of the past. The purpose of historical findings and inquiries is not simply to present facts but to search for an interpretation of the past issues. Historians attempt to find patterns and try to relate through the rigorous study of documents‚ laws and artifacts left by people decades or centuries ago. It is commonly understood that an understanding of the past is essential to an understanding of the present. Yet we study history for

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    Life is cyclical. It has no beginning‚ no end‚ just a long list of causes and effects‚ repeating patterns and cycles as it stretches through time. Isabel Allende‚ in the novel The House of the Spirits demonstrates how history repeats itself and that everything is connected through the repetition of events‚ the inter-generational storyline and the ending of cycles. Throughout the novel‚ events‚ motifs‚ and characteristics are mirrored‚ bringing attention to the cyclic nature of the novel‚ as well

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    Why Do We Study History?

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    Why do we study History? We study History today to learn about certain things that occurred in the past. History is important because it tells you when things happened‚ how they happened‚ and what contributed to it. Without History‚ we wouldn’t be organized and people would have no idea of events that occurred before our time. You can use History as a guideline to relate things to your own personal experiences and everyday life. If people did not know about history‚ the world would clueless

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    “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago” (-Warren Buffet). Today‚ people enjoy plenty of inheritances from the past such as freedom‚ technological gadgets‚ artistic and literary master pieces. They can appreciate these privileges because people in the past put their passions‚ times‚ and efforts to approach these things. William Shakespeare is one of those men who gave great presents to the generations coming. He wrote several plays‚ poems‚ and sonnets

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    generally uses symbolism to portray the depth of his tales. Throughout the story "A Rose For Emily‚" time is a continuous theme that is portrayed through symbols. The past‚ present‚ and future are represented by different people‚ places‚ and things. One of which such symbols‚ the main character herself‚ represents the essence of the past through her father‚ her house‚ and her lover. Historically‚ the Grierson name was one of the most respected names in Jefferson. Throughout his lifetime‚ Mr. Grierson

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    History

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    the important events that have taken place during the past millions of years. History not only tells us dates and events‚ but by studying history‚ we also learn about how our world has evolved and come into being. It explains the importance of certain events and how we are effected by them. We learn from the mistakes made in the past so we can create a better future. Learning about our world’s history teaches us the importance of knowing the past and present of different civilizations. History is

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    from an American point of view. Buried Child will do exactly that! This play really digs in deep in the heart of this problem as it will present the real truth of American society and the frustration that has been shown by my fellow people‚ from the past to present time with the showing of Buried Child at the Sydney Theatre company. Sam Shepherd Buried Child has already shown the breakdown in Tradition and family and the Disillusionment that Americans for many years have faced. With a marvellous

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    a feeling of nostalgia for that time in the persona’s life. Her attempt at ‘whistling a trill’ may be an attempt to imitate her father’s whistling which is mentioned during the reflection of her memory‚ suggesting that she is trying to recreate her past experience but can’t properly do so. The persona’s direct speech in the line “Where’s morning gone?” is a rhetorical question that is questioning the

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    The Kitchen Table Essay

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    my kitchen table has always been a place to unwind and share with my family members. From childhood to my adult hood‚ I have always come to the kitchen table in celebration‚ conference‚ in search of security‚ and enjoyment. The kitchen table of the past always brought my family together‚ and the table in my present brings focus to my school work and an occasional “catch up” conversation with my family‚ and in the future I hope to have a similar kitchen table setting as I did in my childhood‚ but with

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    Why is History so important? My mom always told me “History means past‚ present‚ and future. History is part of your life‚ the meaning of your present and the plans for your future. So never forget your past in order to not lose your future.” To be honest I always thought my mom was talking about my ancestors and my entire family tree. You know when you want to know the family diseases that can be hereditary you look at your family tree; you do the same to know all the possibilities for an offspring

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