Five Somebody told me before that when you feel almost nothing at all‚ only plain unhappiness‚ then just die. You always want to find an explanation for feeling so empty‚ but what was that for? Nothing. If you feel that way‚ then that’s depression‚ and I’m telling you‚ that thing kills every part of you. Well‚ at least‚ that’s what it does to me. Dr. Marie once said that she knew everything about my condition and she’s dead wrong; I know myself more than everybody does. After that check-up‚ I
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There are key differences and similarities between the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and its movie equivalent. Major differences would include the character Maggie‚ the possible homosexual relationship between Brick and Skipper‚ and the reason for Maggie’s distaste for Skipper. Similarities include most of the cast‚ the overall plot‚ and the bitterness that the family seems to not so secretly hold for each other. The character Maggie in the play version and in the movie version differs. In the play
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Slice Pank Redivider One story Tishman-other Carve Forge Townie Derrick wakes up. The hangover clings to his skull‚ his heart‚ which seems like it’s barely working this morning as he rolls off of Tim’s couch and searches wildly around the living room for that glass of water he could have sworn he filled‚ set beside his sleeping place for when he woke up. This common‚ quick sense‚ even when he’s shitfaced‚ kicks in sometimes and he almost feels good about himself. But if he doesn’t quench that
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Prithviraj Cherukuri In the short story called “Optimists” written by Richard Ford‚ tells a story about Frank a fifteen-year-old boy who lives in Great Falls‚ Montana who learns how life can completely change in an instant. In the “Optimists” there are two major events that shape the story. Franks father Roy Brinson who works on the great northern railway see’s a homeless man die in front of him while at work. Another event is when Roy Brinson comes home and explains what happened to his wife
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very few could manipulate it to their will. The man in this story is me‚ my name is Rayn and I write this story to chronicle my rise to power. My journey started when I was in my mid twenties and our country was at war with a neighboring kingdom. I was a guard for a small village which was ruled by the empire of Luton grod. One day while out on patrol a strange old man was making his way to our village. This is where our story begins. The
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to Front Attention‚ finding out who you really are‚ obsession of showing that you are special‚ and parenting are some of the themes in the short story "Back to Front." Nick‚ the main character of the short story‚ is obsessed with the thought of being the center of attention. He is obsessed with showing the world that he is special and unique. He even sacrifices his own life‚ to fulfill his need of attention. "Back to Front" is a English short story written by Nicola Barker. It was first published
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character‚ and the one whom the reader sympathizes or in some way identifies with. This character is commonly “the good guy”. Antagonist: Usually the opponent of the main character‚ who in some way prevents or obstructs the protagonists goal in the story. This is often “the bad guy”. Types of characters: Flat: Not much is known about the character. Reader doesn’t usually see this characters thoughts or feelings. Character can be summed up in one or two sentences. Stereotype: a type of flat character
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Dystopia Imagine living in the most undesirable society‚ a society where the government watches and controls everything you do‚ a society in which you have no individual choice. There is no independence‚ no freedom‚ and no personal thought. This is a dystopian society. The word "dystopia" traces its roots back to the Greek word "dys" (meaning "bad") and "topos"(meaning "place). The story "Ones who walked away from Omelas" focuses on the utopia splitting because of ones sacrifice and neglect. For the theme
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realized he was missing his wax. Without it‚ Tatum would slip off his board like a dog trying to ice skate. "Belle! Did you take my surf wax?" shouted Tatum‚
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to make his own money and be less dependent of others. In “To Everything There Is a Season”‚ the boy’s family tells him that Santa Claus does not exist‚ helping him mature. First‚ in the fable “A Rupee Earned” by I.F. Bultakin‚ the relationship between the father and the son positively affected the son’s life because the father helps his son realize that money he would work for would be worth a lot more than someone else’s. Every day‚ the son pretended to go make money while really‚ we would be
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