depressing and sad event in this book was about PLT. PLT was Adeline’s pet bird and it died. Adeline was the last to choose from the 7 birds. “By the time my turn had arrived‚ I was left with the tiniest‚ scrawniest baby bird” (Yen Mah pg. 73). This quote shows that PLT is tiny and weak. It also shows that Adeline had no choice of what bird to pick. Then Father wanted to test Jackie’s‚ the German shepherd‚ obedience training. “In one powerful leap‚ he broke away from Father’s restraint‚ and pounced
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by being ruthless. This can be shown in the book My bloody Life‚ by Reymundo Sanchez‚ that takes place in Chicago. Throughout this book‚ Reymundo points out the ruthlessness in the main character that gains his power only by being that. Reymundo quotes‚ “I was digging up my own grave because I wanted to be accepted. I wanted to be looked up to. The only way I knew of achieving this status among the gang members was to commit as many violent acts as possible… Finally those around me stopped thinking
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shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst‚ for I will do mine! Then the fates will know you as we know you” (Dumas 172). This quote really does summarize Edmond Dantes. One moment he’s walking high‚ in another moment he is in jail‚ then he is free and out plotting his revenge against his three enemies. Edmond Dantes is a man of many faces‚ and disguises. He is Edmond‚ The Count
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experiences but also family and upbringing experiences‚ such as whether he was breast fed‚ how often‚ how Anne felt about this and when he went onto solids. She did not seem to take any interest in the fact that at birth he had a cerebral haemorrhage. Quote/s: o ¡§I would
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Thomas Putnam‚ who is a wealthy‚ influential citizen of Salem. When they just heard about the witchcraft‚ they believed Abigail¡¯s explanation intentionally‚ ¡°When Reverend Hale comes‚ you will proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here.¡± This quote shows Putnam does not only believe in the witchcraft and he also tries to advocate the so-called truth. Why an experienced‚ mature couple believes in an absurd presentation by a lowly girl so easily? It is undoubted that there is a benefit relationship
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John committed adultery with Abigail Williams. But feeling so bad for his actions he never wanted to commit adultery again “I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again” page 22 act one. This quote shows an extreme bloody image to emphasize the strength and determination that John will never cheat again. But Abigail did not feel the same she proclaims that John Proctor is in love with her. But John denies the accusation and claims that his love
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Superman is a beloved hero. He is loved by many. He got his start in DC comics. He is commonly associated with Louis Lane. He was brought to life by highschool students in Cleveland‚ Ohio in 1933. The students later sold him to DC comics in 1938. Superman is so loved because he gives people hope and provides safety. Superman is an alien from the planet krypton therefore he has superhuman abilities. His powers include but are not limited to Superhuman strength. Limitless speed‚ Superhuman vision (including
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Quotes Her views change as the play progresses. When she hears what her father has done to Eva‚ she says ’but these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people’ (p19) At the end she repeats the words of the Inspector’s last speech - ’fire and blood and anguish’ (p71)‚ and unlike the elder Birlings is genuinely changed by the night’s events. She is horrified by her own part in Eva’s story. She feels full of guilt for her jealous actions and blames herself as "really responsible." Priestley uses Sheila to
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because some of Beowulf’s most important traits as an hero include bravery he is not scared to do anything‚ loyalty to his leader and people ‚ superhuman physical strength‚ and the willingness to risk his life for the greater good for everyone. A quote from the story that represents his bravery is “Beowulf best weapon was himself‚ he put all his faith on that”. Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother‚ Grendel and the dragon‚ all of which are impossible to kill because they are too strong and no one else
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testing has been a controversial subject amongst many people. Many of the Grade 12 Provincials Examinations have been removed from the academic courses; thus‚ creating a dispute. In the article “B.C. Education: Eroding standards‚ endless conflict” by Jerry Mussio‚ the author shows support in standardized testing and discusses how eliminating the testing has had an adverse impact in British Columbia. Mussio claims that eliminating the Provincial Examinations has had a negative effect in British Columbia’s
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