Okonkwo from a young age learns the importance of‚ as a man in his village‚ being a hard worker and the fruits that that characteristic bears. Seeing his father Unoka lazily let his life pass him by‚ Okonkwo leaned first-hand the consequences of not being a hard worker. It was this experience that drove in the need or desire in him that if he worked hard enough constantly at everything that he did then he would never be anything like his father. He would be able to earn the respect and titles that
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Jay R. Vargas was born in Winslow‚ Arizona he is 78 years today Jay R. Vargas was born July 29‚ 1938 his sign is a leo. He is a Military veteran who was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor in 1970 for his bravery during the Vietnam War. His Father was Hispanic and his Mother was Italian. Vargas has 3 older brothers that also fought in the war. Vargas had several awards the Medal of Honor‚ Bronze Star‚ Silver Star‚ Silver Oak Leaf Cluster‚ Combat Action Ribbon ‚ Vietnam Service Medal‚ Purple Heart
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Tales: A Character Sketch of Chaucer’s Knight Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales‚ written in approximately 1385‚ is a collection of twenty-four stories ostensibly told by various people who are going on a religious pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral from London‚ England. Prior to the actual tales‚ however‚ Chaucer offers the reader a glimpse of fourteenth century life by way of what he refers to as a General Prologue. In this prologue‚ Chaucer introduces all of the characters who are
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George the mail character of the story is George. in my opinion‚ he is very experienced and educated man. he finds a way to solve all the problems‚ and he knows how to behave in kind of situation. he is very cool and never panics under stress. George emerges as the leader who takes decision and his friends follow him. throughout the story one notices :George said George did something he takes initiative in solving all problems.also‚ he is brave but on the other hand prefers to be on the safe side
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(V. iii. 157-158). Another example is when Portia stabs herself in the thigh. Even after this Brutus does not tell her what his plan is and instead immediately sends her off. Finally‚ when facing the possibility of taking his own life‚ he shows little emotion and instead still thinks out everything extremely carefully. Brutus’ sense of honor and his love for Rome was his most striking quality. With those qualities also comes a sense of honesty. The best example of Brutus’ honor was his decision
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Carlos Juan Finlay was born in current day Camagüey‚ Cuba to Edward Finlay and Eliza de Barrés on December 3‚ 1833.6 His father was a physician who had specialized in ophthalmology and fought along with Simon Bolivar. Although Finlay’s father was from Scotland and his mother was from France‚ they tried to embrace the Cuban culture and changed their names two years after arriving to Cuba. When he was 13 years old‚ Finlay was sent to France in order to start the first stage of formal education. He
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The man who loved Flowers * Character sketch This is the story of a man possessed by love. He has dark hair and blue eyes‚ and is wearing a light grey suit. He lives in a deep repressive reverie because he is unable to live in the real world. A world without his "Norma" is one he cannot bare. In the beginning of the story he appears to us as a completely normal man. A happy and moody setting is imprinted with violet skies and lovely flowers‚ and we are led to believe he is in love. The man
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Lakunle Lakunle is the schoolteacher of the village. He deeply admires Western culture and seeks to emulate‚ often to comically inadequate effect. He is portrayed by Soyinka as clumsy in both actions and words‚ throwing together phrases from the Bible and other Western works in hope of sounding intelligent. He is "in love" with Sidi‚ but has not married her because she demands that he pay the traditional bride price‚ something he refuses to do. Initially we chalk up this refusal to his Western
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In the novel The Chrysalids‚ Axel Strorm—David Strorm’s Uncle—is described as "a cripple." (24). They live in Waknuk‚ Labrador; a community with very unique and bizarre laws and religions. As you read through chapters 1-8 you see his traits prevail. You also learn that David sees his Uncle as a friend and a role model rather then just a relative. "…because he was Uncle Axel and my best friend among the grown-ups." (30) You also get the sense that David almost feels as if his Uncle is
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Key Person Biographical Sketch My interest in nutrition began while in high school when I committed myself to improving my athletic performance in cross country running. Fortunately‚ I grew up in a family that understood the benefits of a balanced diet and was able to take away the importance that fruits and vegetables play in the body. As this interest grew I decided to pursue a degree at Montana State University and am currently planning on furthering my education after graduating. When I have
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