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    and shows that he would have rather been naïve or less knowledgeable. It seems as though Victor believes ignorance is blissful thinking. Walton- (pg. 27) “I spoke of my desire of finding a friend‚ of my thirst for a more intimate sympathy with a fellow mind than had ever fallen into my lot‚ and expressed my conviction that a man could boast of little happiness who did not enjoy his blessing.” The personality here of Walton is unveiled because it resembles Victor’s personality at the beginning of

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    Christianity Portrayed in Jane Eyre There is a difference between spirituality and religion‚ and Bronte presents this to readers through her novel. In times of despair and difficulty‚ Jane turns and relies on the God in whom she believes. As with any religion‚ Christianity is the faith of many people‚ sometimes labeled “good”‚ and sometimes labeled “bad” by society. Jane Eyre is a novel that portrays the genuine‚ as well as hypocritical aspects of Christianity and varying members of the faith.

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    journey but there are a few who leave their imprints forever.... First & the foremost‚ the three most important people in my life‚ my mom‚ my dad and my brother. you were the ones who had belief in me when other started to doubt.  Your presence is a blessing for which I will always be grateful.  You may be only three persons‚ but to me you are my world.  I love you more than my limited vocabulary can tell. Another person who had left a mark is our Principal Sir‚ being in your presence and company

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    Sometimes‚ life appears backwards. Loving‚ caring people have terrible things happen to them‚ while others practice wickedness and seem to get away with it. In his novel The Chosen‚ Chaim Potok provides such a character: a sweet‚ innocent boy named Billy who has a sad story. Throughout his small part in the book‚ Billy demonstrates joy in the midst of blindness and a rough family situation. While recovering from his injury in the hospital‚ the young boy makes a lasting impression on Reuven‚ the

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    order‚ tells the reader about his life as a slave. Douglass begins with him learning the ABC’s from his mistress‚ then how he began to learn how to read and write. During this time‚ he understands that “learning to read had been a curse rather than a blessing” (Douglass 334). He argues that not knowing one is suffering is prefered over knowing one is suffering and forced to stand by. Douglass uses ethos as he builds up his credibility in his narrative by writing the horrible accounts he faced himself

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    to one of tiger‐like fierce‐ness.” (p.2). Soon‚ Douglass’s mistress had not only ceased their reading lessons‚ but refused to let him proceed reading all together. They were telling Douglass that his place lied exclusively in the darkness of his ignorance‚ just as they did to Wright. Though they tried‚ nothing was going to hinder him from pursuing is quest for literacy. Douglass now had to rely on his cunning and wits and by befriending some of the neighborhood poor kids‚ who already knew how to read

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    PARDA (VEIL) IN THE LIGHT OF QURAN AND SUNNAH ABSTRACT The cold war began between the religions and the best subject for west is women to create uncertainty between religions. They are continuously hitting Muslim women with the weapon of Human Rights. From last couple of years the big issue is revolving in west and it create many mess is Parda(veil). The say that parda is human rights violation and Parda humiliates the women dignity. But the Noble Quran says Parda (veil) creates respectful environment

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    belong to the “nation‚” allowing a permissible view on the subject matter. The prison of slavery was abhorrent‚ depicted through testimonials‚ interviews‚ journals‚ and images‚ which would appeal emotionally to the citizens of the U.S to lift their ignorance to the issue. However‚ instead of pity‚ the predominant manner of escaping the chains of slavery was to be educated‚ thus allowing a conscious awareness which would then enable action. This idea was perpetrated by Frederick Douglass and his piece

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    The Fault in our Stars Reflective Response People have a wide range of philosophies and beliefs on how they should live their lives. The anticipated approach in which they should confront their fears‚ their challenges‚ and their daily decisions varies greatly from the true outcomes. Many people are hopefully to become the idea of greatness they envision and Gus being a romantically oriented person obsessed over the idea of becoming Hazel’s knight in shining armor. Learning of his impending death

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    confronted by street beggars at all odd places. Like the God Almighty they seem to be omnipresent. You are waiting for a bus at the bus-stand or walking down a road with your friend‚ they appear from nowhere and start an endless volley of entreaties and blessings. They follow you close at your heels and keep pestering you till you give them some coins out of a sense of sheer disgust and helplessness. There are various types of beggars in India. The religious; beggars cluster round pilgrim centres and attract

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