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Miriam Waddington's 'The Hallowe' En Party
The Hallowe’en Party
By Miriam Waddington

“The Halloween Party”, by Miriam Waddington, relates to

Para 1 loving- caring about his children Mr. Luria makes responsibility his guideline for his family in the new world. As a father of two children, naturally Mr. Luria cares about them and their future. He doesn’t want them to be influenced by the different cultures that exist in Winnipeg, Canada. Mr. Luria buys a farm out in the country to give his children a better life and to protect them from the evils of the city life. He is proud of is family and “in his vision, the Lurias, were always the strongest, the busiest and most ardent pioneers.”(2). Being an immigrant from Russia, Mr. Luria wants to pick the best place that reminds
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