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    reputation are Abigail‚ John Proctor and Parris. Abigail plays a big role in the play as kind of an antagonist. Abbigail is involved with John in doing sexual things with him even though he has a wife. Abigail says “ I know how you clutched my back behind your house and sweated like a stallion whenever I come near! Or did I dream that? ItNs she put me out‚ you cannot pretend it were you. I saw your face when she put me out‚ and you loved me then and you do now!”. After doing things with John‚ as the quote

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    John Adams‚ by David McCullough The book‚ John Adams‚ by David McCullough‚ is a powerfully written biography of one of our nation’s greatest heroes. This biography explores Adams’ life in great depth‚ unveiling a side to his life unbeknownst to those who have never studied his life in great detail. Through diary entries‚ letters‚ and various other documents‚ the reader grasps a sense of what Adams’ day to day life was like‚ and is also able to grasp the enormity of his lifetime accomplishments

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    all." 				 John Coltrane This phrase‚ from the liner notes of "My Favorite Things" clearly defines Coltrane’s life and his search for the incorporation of his spirituality with his music. John Coltrane was not only an essential contributor to jazz‚ but also music itself. John Coltrane died thirty-two years ago‚ on July 17‚ 1967‚ at the age of forty. In the years since‚ his influence has only

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    Phillip Hassoun English 1102 Dr.Thomason 03/14/12 Analysis: The Flea‚ By: John Donne Most of John Donne’s work during his time frame was usually seen as being vulgar or too much‚ usually for the sexual themes he put behind them. But being the witty and clever author John Donne was‚ it is by no surprise that most people raise their eye brows after reading his poem titled The Flea. In the poem‚ he makes the unusual connection between a flea and sex between couples. Using a metaphysical conceit

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    Separated in many sections‚ the Bible includes four gospels by four different authors that tell stories‚ miracles‚ parables‚ teaching and stories telling the world on Jesus’ life. The gospels are named after the four apostils Mark‚ Matthew‚ Luke and John. Each gospel has similarities and differences in many aspects‚ but they all have a common end: they all tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. The Gospel of Mark is directed towards gentile Christians‚ because he has to explain Semitic terms that Christians

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    JOHN UPDIKE A&P JOHN UPDIKE A&P KENDRA HAMM KENDRA HAMM Week 2 writing assignment‚ Write a 2-3 page pager on the following topic: In John Updike’s "A & P‚" the protagonist Sammy quits his job after the store manager confronts three bikini-clad girls. What is Sammy rebelling against‚ standing up for‚ or aspiring to in his action of quitting‚ and how does this relate to a larger theme of the story? You may identify one or several factors motivating Sammy‚ but be sure to provide

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    Bright Star The Romantic Movement brought along a change in literacy and art. It also introduced many prominent poets to the time period‚ one of these poets being John Keats. He “wrote some of the greatest English language poems including” Bright Star (Merriman 1). Although his life was very short‚ he left an imprint for poets such as Lord Alfred Tennyson and Wilfred Owen (Ziraldo 1). His work has been characterized as containing “elaborate word choice and sensual imagery” (1). Additionally‚ his

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    are one of the major aspects of life people that come into our lives will either stay or leave people go through bullying‚ fights‚ drama‚ amd family problems. The conditions during the tough times simultaneously encourage and discourage friendships. John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men illustrates the natures of friendship during the hard times. The author does an excellent job of showing the strength of friendship‚ the lack of friendship‚ and how they were present each and every day in the lives

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    A morally ambiguous character who I thought played a pivotal role in the Salem witch hunt was Reverend John Hale. At first‚ Hale was completely convinced that the witchcraft occurring in Salem was in fact reality and was determined to get rid of it whatever way possible. He was constantly researching the source of witchcraft itself and how to destroy it. He investigated Betty Parris and the Putnam’s daughter to gather clues and evidence as to why these events are happening. He also talks with

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    In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor takes the moral high ground as a tribute to those around him- not for himself-making it the right decision. By letting himself be hanged‚ Proctor stays true to his character in that he protects his friends and family‚ reconciles with the judge within his heart‚ and leaves those who have done him wrong regretful of their actions. John Proctor wasn’t against lying itself‚ he was against allowing the dead to be robbed of their due respect. While it pains

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