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    Much Ado about nothing MuchMuch ado about nothing much” is an article written by Peter Beech. It is about Shakespeare’s plays and how the journalist thinks it doesn’t fit in the modern world. He starts with telling about his own experiences with Shakespeare and that he has an MA in Shakespearean Studies. After this he tells why he thinks Shakespeare should be replaced by something else. He believes Shakespeare is out of date‚ his humor doesn’t fit in the society today and he oppresses the women

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    Definition of Beauty

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    Sophia Lauren once said: « Beauty is how you feel inside‚ and it reflects in your eyes‚ it is not something physical ». True beauty cannot be ephemeral‚ it is eternal and everlasting‚ and it doesn’t change its meaning according to circumstances‚ generations‚ cultures‚ and centuries. Beauty is anything that triggers joy and happiness. Beauty is divine; it is a breeze on an extremely hot day. Beauty is a strong friendship‚ a true and inspirational love. Beauty is the freedom of a hummingbird and

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    http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/hygiene-tips/10-ways-the-definition-of-beauty-has-changed.htm#page=0 How does the definition of beauty have changed in the last 50 years? The Greek myth of Narcissus is meant to be a cautionary tale. The handsome hunter looked into water and fell in love with his own reflection. He was unable to look away from the beauty in the water‚ and he died there‚ alone. The lesson for us: Don’t obsess over your looks. And yet‚ evidence suggests that we have very

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    Definition of Beauty

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    Beauty What is beauty? There are many different thoughts regarding beauty. Eleanor Roosevelt said‚ “No matter how plain a woman may be‚ of truth and honesty are written across her face‚ she will be beautiful” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). Edgar Allen Poe‚ regarding beauty stated‚ “There is no exquisite beauty…without some strangeness in the proportion” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). Confucius tells us‚ “Everything has beauty‚ but not everyone sees it” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). There

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    Beauty Pageants

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    Do beauty pageants serve purpose in society? It’s a young girl’s dream of being crowned Mrs. World or Mrs. Universe. Many people participate in beauty pageants to become who they have dreamed to be. But they have different reasons why they want to be a winner of a pageant. One could be of fame and another could be for inspiring other people to be just like them. But‚ it could it also be a waste of time? One important question that people have is : Do beauty pageants serve purpose in

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    first novel‚ The Bluest Eye‚ was published in 1970. “In the novel‚ Morrison challenges Western standards of beauty and demonstrates that the concept of beauty is socially constructed. Morrison also recognises that if whiteness is used as a standard of beauty or anything else‚ then the value of blackness is diminished and this novel works to subvert that tendency.” (Sugiharti‚ “Racialized Beauty: Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye”). Her goal in writing the novel was to make a statement about how “something

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    Beauty and the Beast

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    monsters? In the movies "Beauty and the Beast" and "E.T."‚ the monster like characters the captured the hearts of viewers of all ages. They both involve two characters that are thrusted into lifestyles that they are not used to. The beast and E.T were both unique creatures‚ had close relationships with humans‚ and were great works of fiction. In both stories‚ "Beauty and the Beast" and "E.T."‚ the main characters are unique creatures are forced into a human society‚ which does not always accept them

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    natural beauty

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    Natural Beauty In the both stories ’’Beauty: When the Other Dancer Is the Self‚’’ by Alice Walker and ’’Eye of the Beholder‚’’ by Grace Suh‚ talk about two girls and their struggles with accepting their beauty. Walker hates herself because she has scar on her right eye and cannot see‚ and Suh hates her face because she was not born natural beautiful. Their biggest turning point was that at the beginning of the stories they hate themselves and at the end they realized that they are greatful for

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    Stage Beauty “Stage Beauty” explores the boundaries between reality and performance. It’s the 1660s‚ and Edward ‘Ned’ Kynaston is England’s most celebrated leading lady. Women are forbidden to appear on stage and Ned profits‚ using his beauty and skill to make the great female roles his own. But King Charles II is tired of seeing the same old performers in the same old tragedies. Since no one will take him up on his suggestion to improve Othello with a couple of good jokes‚ he decides to lift the

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    What Is Beauty?

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    As the very popular saying goes‚ "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" Many people have different views on what they consider to be beautiful which is why many people that I would view as unattractive are very beautiful in someone else’s eyes. The world today defines beauty based on outward appearances alone. You are not beautiful if you are not physically attractive. According to the world’s standards‚ beauty means being thin and tall. A clear complexion‚ shiny hair‚ straight teeth‚ radiant

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