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    an overall negative impact on the audience in the form of shock as some rather crude language; such as ”zounds”‚ “tush”‚ “’Sblood”; opens the play. This scene sets the premise for the play and tells us of Othello and Desdemona’s elopement‚ and the betrayal of Brabantio. The opening scene occurs at nightfall to a conversation between two men; Roderigo and Iago on a street outside the house of Brabantio‚ a man who‚ unbeknownst to his‚ has just lost his daughter to a man‚ a general‚ he does not approve

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    The Highwayman

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    the title of “The best words in the best order” because of various compelling messages‚ themes and an assortment of stimulating language techniques‚ and vivid descriptions. The Highwayman is a ballad written by Alfred Noyes‚ a tale of Revenge‚ betrayal‚ forbidden love‚ courage‚ and moreover selfless sacrifice. It shows that LOVE can overcome any barrier‚ for example‚ we know that “The Highwayman” is a common robber and thief‚ but no matter what kind of person he was‚ he was loved by “Bess‚ the

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    upon Him‚ he challenges them‚ and when he does‚ they fall back in fear. Second‚ when Judas embraces him with a betrayer’s kiss‚ he responds with a sad warning to Judas over the seriousness of his offense before God‚ not with anger over the personal betrayal. Third‚ when Peter strikes with his sword at the neck of High Priest’s

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    Hannah Baker was a teenager who faced betrayal‚ violence‚ guilt‚ and given a bad reputation based on the rumors that were spread about her in school. She committed suicide because of the situations she encountered. Betrayal‚ false reputations‚ violence‚ and guilt are elements that drive adolescents towards suicide in the novel Thirteen Reasons Why. Thirteen Reasons Why is about a teenage girl named Hannah Baker who arrived to a new school. She faced a lot of horrible situations that drove her to

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    The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is inundated with the phrase “for you a thousand times over” (__). It plays a major role in the life of the main character‚ Amir. The quote first arises when Amir is young. Later‚ it resurfaces in the forms of dreams and an acquaintance that gradually change Amir for the better. In the final section of the book‚ Amir himself uses the quote and invokes a defining moment for his life. The saying “for you a thousand times over” fills Amir with first pain‚ then guilt

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    Katherine Anne Porter

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    D’Amore English Honors 11 10 October 2012 Katherine Anne Porter Katherine Anne Porter is one of the most celebrated authors in American Literature‚ she is mostly known for her collection of short stories‚ often about themes regarding justice‚ betrayal‚ and the unforgiving nature of the human race. Throughout her life the many things that influenced her views and morals also helped shape the way she writes and the messages in her stories. Porter experienced a variety of cultures‚ from the Southern

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    she knew that Juliet didn’t want to marry Paris. I think her mother should of been on Juliet’s side‚ because she’s her mother and she has experience in marriage and should know marrying someone you do not like is not a good idea. Also‚ another betrayal by Lady Capulet is that she teaches Juliet to judge men by their money‚ their social rank and their appearance. For example‚ she recommended Paris to Juliet because he is rich‚ good looking and on the Capulet’s side. This is not good. Because Juliet

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    The Most Dangerous Game The most obvious theme of "The Most Dangerous Game" is that which arises from the relationship of the hunter and the hunted. At the very beginning of story‚ Rainsford and Zaroff are presented as equals. Both characters are well-accomplished big-game hunters. As the story unfolds‚ however‚ their roles change. Rainsford is thrust into the position of the hunted. However‚ he tries to undermine the game by setting traps for the hunter. Rainsford’s form of hunting is passive

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    Betrayed by my best friend‚ the more I thought about the title the more I decided that it was time to write about the betrayal that cost me so very dearly. She entered my life in August of 1978 with her three children‚ she rented the apartment on the other side of the old farm house my former husband and I had purchased. I was still young and naive then‚ and overly trusting. I thought she and her sons would be a blessing instead she used that friendship to betray me and my daughters. My former husband

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    “in protecting her husband she betrays her sons” Do you feel this is a fair assessment of kate? The character of Kate has a central role‚ in this play by Arthur Miller‚ because the story is about her family and set in the mundane arena of her back garden. Kate is the wife of the main protagonist and her actions affect her sons‚ her husband and future daughter in law. Kate is a woman of enormous maternal love‚ which extends to her neighbors’ children George and Anne. Despite her instinctive warmth

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