There were beautifully carved lions and dragons around the room especially on poles supporting the whole building. Everything was nicely decorated. There were different antiques displayed‚ porcelain vases‚ silk banner from Hunan province‚ and some ceramic jars. The ceiling was carefully designed reflecting the glory of their ancestors while showing probably prosperity and the like. The artistically made sliding door is opened wherein the musician can see her husband. 2. Zhou Yu was a famous general
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陆乐 TPO33 综合写作 The reading passage holds that three major functions of the carved stone balls. However‚ the professor argues that none of the three theories are very convincing. Firstly‚ according to the reading passage that the carved stone balls were weapons used in hunting or fighting. Whereas the professor thinks that common Heolithic weapons such as arowheads and hand axes had sign of wear. If the stone balls had been used as weapons‚ there would be cracks and pieces broken off as well. However
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The carved box was in pride of place on the coffee table‚ next to a vase of fresh daisies. Each of the pieces was a token of some love or amusement that had quickly gone sour. Jane had heard the stories multiple times and surprised herself on a dreary afternoon by encouraging Grace to tell them again. All it took was leaning over to open the mahogany box and finger the jade earrings. "Was this one from the drunk?" Grace nodded slowly‚ with a private smile‚ stirring her coffee a few times before
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Water can symbolize many things throughout the novel. Whether it is in Manawaka‚ the Pacific Coast or Shadow point‚ what is constantly recognized in the number of times water is used. If one were to closely examine these situations‚ they would soon discover it’s symbolic importance. In the novel The Stone Angel‚ water is presented in the many fluctuations‚ in Hagar’s life. Hagar goes through many stages in her life‚ where water is represented but without it being physically present
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Dylan Sudol Mrs. Gillespie CP English 1 – D2 11/19/14 “The Jade Peony” Summative Assessment "The Jade Peony" is a story about Sek-Lung‚ a Canadian/Chinese 8 year old who tells the tale of his Grandmama passing on and before so. He lives with his mother‚ father‚ and his other siblings‚ telling tales of how close he was with his Grandmama and how they made wind chimes out of recycled items. Sek-Lung was diagnosed with a lung infection later falsely diagnosed with tuberculosis when he was 6 thus missing
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“Constitution of 1787: Fulfillment or Betrayal of the Revolution” The constitution of 1787 was a document formed in secrecy by delegates of the constitutional convention-taking place during the summer of 1787 in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. A four-page document that was completed and signed in on September 17‚ 1787. The meaning for the creation of this document was to establish the government in the United States. In discussion of this document the reason for this creation always comes into
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The Jade Pendant had gathered around it a number of myths‚ some of which were quite absurd‚ such as the one that it was worth half-a-million dollars‚ but the reality was astonishing enough to raise gasps of admiration and envy. The jewel‚ as big as the palm of a child’s hand‚ consisted of a thick circular piece of intricately carved jade of the most brilliant and lucid green‚ surrounded by the innumerable diamonds arranged in floral designs. It was worn on a chain round the neck‚ but the sheer weight
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The Jade Peony ENG4U Eris.You Symbolism is used in this story. ❖ The Jade Peony The major symbol in this novel is the Jade Peony. It is Poh Poh’s most valued possession. She passed it to Sek Lung after her death. The Jade Peony symbolized Old China’s culture and traditions. The Jade Peony was there for Sek Lung to keep his culture in Canada. It reminds all the people in this novel of their cultural roots. ❖ The cat The most significant symbol in this story is the white cat‚ with its
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“The Jade Peony” By: Wayson Choy Who? (Characters) Sek-Lung (Protagonist) Grandmother (Protagonist) Father Caring Helpful Youngest Child Spiritual Loving Stubborn Stubborn Persistent What? (Plot) This story is about a Chinese immigrant family adapting to their new life in Canada. The story starts with the Grandmother on her death bed‚ she talks about how she is about to die. As the story goes on‚ it goes back a month and talks about her wind chimes. The grandmother finds the supplies for her
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Shelby Lanier ENGL 9 K. Shimabukuro 25 February 2010 Conflict and Characterization Essay “The Jade Peony” by Wayson Choy is a short story about a Chinese-Canadian boy named Sek Lung and his close relationship with his grandmother. One of Sek Lung’s favorite activities to do with his grandmother was making wind chimes. Sek Lung and his grandmother would spend hours searching through dumpsters for old pieces of glass and beads to make their wind chimes. Even though Sek Lung cherishes every
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