I was a child‚ an innocent boy who accepted the fact that Santa was greedy‚ and was not going to leave one single cookie‚ not one. Along with that innocent realization‚ came the understanding that hospital visits were not uncommon‚ but in fact‚ a regular occurrence. As a child‚ the hospital environment seemed so artificial to me. Machines‚ wires and tubes stationed at every corner‚ made me think then‚ that no person should have to succumb to such a synthetic life. Especially if that person was my
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I’ve chosen Ana Menéndez’s story “In Cuba I Was a German Shephard” because‚ since I’m a Latino‚ I thought I could relate to the story. The story is about four Latino men (two Cubans -– Máximo and Raúl -- and two Dominicans – Carlos and Antonio) that gather together every morning to play Dominos in a park in Miami. The story often goes back in time telling the reader about the background of some of the men – especially Máximo - and how they lived their lives in their countries before coming to America
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Before I Was‚ There Were What makes us who we are? Is it our friends‚ our job‚ or our activities in which we participate? I believe it is our family that strongly influences who we become. My mother‚ Diane‚ was born on February 17‚ 1969 to Dean and Yvonne Starry. My mom has two older brothers: Joseph and Adam. My mom and uncles were latchkey children because my grandma and grandpa were divorced in 1977‚ and my grandmother raised them on her own while working a full time job. I never had the opportunity
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History II May 10‚ 2011 World War I‚ lasting from 1914-1918‚ is a war that will definitely be remembered for years to come. After the allies had won the war after four long years Germany was the country that received the full blame for the war‚ but the question arises if it’s safe to say that Germany had totally caused World War I. In actuality‚ Germany had never asked or wanted a war. Germany was only honoring the Triple Alliance of 1882 and fighting alongside Austria-Hungary
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Before I Was Born Have you ever meet a person who raised a child by herself‚ worked two jobs and almost got robbed. Do you know someone that survived a house fire and now has 3rd degree burns. And someone who almost killed a kid. My grandma is awesome she is from Mexico right now and she currently lives down there. She was born in 1939 when she was six her mom died. She was living with her dad‚ he also died‚ but she was 15 when this happened. She lived in Mexico city
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Charles I was the reason for the downfall The reason why war broke out between Charles I Parliament‚ in 1642 and was due to many reasons which will be discussed. However Charles‚ belief in the divine right of kings was one of the factors that caused misunderstandings with the Parliament. Religion Many disagree that Charles was to blame‚ however his actions did add to this. Religion had been a problem for Charles’ father‚ James I. Perhaps‚ this would hinder Charles in his reign as this would
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WRITE A STORY WITH THE ENDING “... I WAS GLAD THAT LIFE RETURNED TO NORMAL” Last month‚ our school had a camp for the uniformed bodies like scouts and St. John Ambulance. As a member of the St. John Ambulance‚ I participated in the camp along with my friends. We were all excited because the camps organized by the school were always fun with activities and seminars that teach us new things. However‚ on the 3rd day‚ something went wrong. During a cooking lesson in the living skills room‚ one of
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The title pulled me in before I even could proceed to the story. “Remembrance‚ the child I never was‚” is an odd‚ ironic title for one to write about‚ but quite interesting to read and interpret. Annette Kuhn‚ the author‚ uses various writing strategies in her story to continuously keep us on our toes‚ only wanting to know more. With only just the title‚ questions already started forming. What exactly does Kuhn mean by this chosen title? Forced‚ yet intrigued‚ I read the story of Kuhn’s childhood
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as he so elegantly shows it. 2. “Emeline’s enthusiasm was part of her charm” (pg 166) Emeline’s character is full of optimism and enthusiasm as stated in this quote. She is categorized as a very positive and loving girl‚ who keeps her chin up in every situation. This quote shows Emeline’s identity through her charm and positivity. 3. There was a quote on
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things even more is struggling to find an identity outside of your family. Not finding just any identity‚ mind you‚ but your own. I say this because unless you plan to live at home with your parents until the day you die‚ you will have to establish individuality and a purpose of your own. Such is the case of one Esmeralda Santiago‚ the author and subject of the book‚ ‘When I Was Puerto Rican’. This book is about her eventful path to adulthood‚ both as a woman and as a member of a minority. From her nomadic
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