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    The Justification and the Accentuation of Parental Demands Although different time frames can be seen‚ the short stories “Brother Dear” by Bernice Friesen and “Boys and Girls” by writer Alice Munro Coalesce due to their focus on parental demands‚ based on the contemplation of the society and the society itself in the corresponding time period‚ and the events which had occurred in the vicinity of that time. The facile authors use imagery‚ characterization‚ and setting to develop the theme of parental

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    Comparative Literary Essay- Short Fiction Self-growth and self-identity are common themes among many literary works. In Bernice Friesen’s “Brother Dear” and Alice Munro’s “Boys and Girls” character growth is a key concept. The conflict encountered by each protagonist‚ and the growth of their individual mentality is what results in their happiness‚ as shown through the conflict between their dreams versus reality‚ the obstacle of family‚ and their resistance against conformity. Although both protagonists

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    Analysis of a Key Passage Brother Dear by Bernice Friesen In Brother Dear by Bernice Friesen‚ the author suggests that success can come in many forms‚ but each form is unique to each person. In the excerpt‚ Greg is leaving the house‚ with Sharlene following him and trying to convince him to stay at home. Sharlene‚ who is in grade 11‚ is caught between agreeing with her father and supporting her brother Greg‚ and based on their opinion of success. Greg asks a simple question as he leaves:

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    HIS LAST HOPE: Okay I’m starting my last year in high school‚ you know what this means? Its crunch time: Applications‚ admissions and taking a look at my possible future. As of right now‚ University of Alberta just like Greg and Dennis‚ but I wont be like Greg. I will be studious or ill attempt to be anyways. Both: this means.. Imp: Great ‚ I’m stuck here another year‚ another 365 days of sheer boredom‚ in a town where everybody knows everybody‚ but I have plans ‚ plans that can take me places

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    The story Brother Dear by Bernice Friesen encapsulates the life of a girl named Sharlene‚ who enjoys teasing her older brother and has a sense of freedom‚ but she has problems with her family. The story takes place in Greenbank‚ which is somewhere in Alberta‚ because “We were at a protest in Edmonton.” By Greg‚ which tells us that they are in a relatively close place to Edmonton‚ Alberta‚ another context clue that backs up the previous claim is when Sharlene says‚ “It’s April and next year’s grade

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    Brother Dear Short story written by Bernice Friesen Pg. 25 “Brother Dear” features a young female narrator recounting her brother’s visit home from university and the family conflict that results. Read the first three paragraphs of the story. 1. With a partner: Read the first three paragraphs of the story. Identify whether the narrative is written in first‚ second‚ or third person. ____________________________________ Who is speaking? _________________________________________________________

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    Brian Van-Huynh “Brother Dear” by Bernice Friesen In the short story Brother DearBernice Friesen introduces the antagonistic relationship a parent and child share when they do not see eye to eye in terms of success. Greg and his father struggle through difficulty as Greg is caught in the midst of what his father wants him to do as appose to what he wants for himself. The conflict that exists between Greg and his Father proves that parents should allow their children to discover and follow

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    Compare/Contrast Essay The Canadian short stories “Brother Dear” by Bernice Friesen and “The Charmer” written by Budge Wilson focus on the struggles and common conflicts between parents and their children during adolescence. Both stories are told in the younger sister’s point of view and show how everyone matures and gains independence throughout and at the end of the story. Friesen and Wilson’s short stories over all focus mainly on the theme of dysfunctional families; which can be represented

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    Bachelor of Science (Major or Honours in Pharmacology) Degree University of British Columbia http://www.ubc.ca/ Program Details Location: | Point Grey Campus - Vancouver BC | Length: | Four Years | Start Date: | September‚ May | Tuition Levels (approx.): | $5606 per year | Book & Supply Cost Estimates: | $1190 per year (approx.) | Co-op/Work Exp: | Co-op Ed | Credentials: | Bachelor’s Degree | Program Admission Requirements BC Secondary School Graduates should note the following

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    Arlington Robinson´s poem “Richard Cory”‚ Cory “was richer than a king” and everybody wanted to be like him. But Cory wasn´t happy and “Went home and put a bullet through his head”. Also F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote his short story “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” about rich people: Bernice and her friends

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