Marie de France’s ‘Lanval’ (Abrams‚ 2006. p. 142-157) is a 12th century lais that tells the tale of a knight who is caught between two different worlds; that of his lover’s and his own. Forced to live between both worlds‚ Lanval finds himself stuck between a world of solitude and a world of love. Through the trials and tribulations that result from the circumstances that he finds himself in‚ Lanval is confronted with the challenge of keeping his love with the Queen of Avalon a secret. This essay
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our names known years from now. In the case of Marie Antoinette‚ her legacy has lived well beyond her time. Though‚ some believe she was a horrendous person‚ others seem to think she was a respectible queen‚ and overall a good person. She is famously known for the ignorant comment said to be made when she was informed that the peasants had no bread‚ "Let them eat cake". By many she is perceived in a negative manner‚ just as she was when she lived. Marie has been the subject of much historical debate
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Marie-Laure had always been curious and questioned what ordinary people did. “‘Why not‚’ she asks‚ ‘just take the diamond and throw it into the sea?’” (pg. 23). When she went blind however‚ even small tasks seemed daunting‚ and her father had to help her regain her courage. The Nazi’s invasion of France forces her to use that courage and not lose her mind in a seemingly difficult situation. “‘You did well‚ Marie-Laure. I’m proud.’” (pg. 117) says her father as they evacuate the city. Upon reaching
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Legend‚ written by Marie Lu‚ is a dystopian sci-fi novel for young adults. It is the first book in an epic trilogy that is continued in Prodigy and Champion. Based on a retelling of Les Miserables‚ Legend is “impossible to put down and even harder to forget” (Kami Garcia‚ author of Beautiful Creatures). Set in a futuristic Los Angeles‚ Legend is told from the perspective of two main characters from contrasting backgrounds‚ June and Day. In this novel‚ the United States of America no longer exists
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CASE STUDY Marie Collins quits Vatican Commission The article involves a case study of Marie Collins who was subjected to sexual abuse by a priest from Ireland at the age of 13 years. There has been undergoing through a lot of frustrations since she was young whenever she encounters a priest has sexually molested any minor wh0o. As a plan to take action against all the priests who are found guilty of sexually abusing a minor‚ Catholic Church in Rome decided to form a commission that will be investigating
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face again. She’s back at it with her clicking and her tapping. Market piggy is running all the way to the market. Another click‚ another pause‚ another wave. Even the little guy who usually stays put home is going to the market now. “Well maybe….’” Marie mutters to herself‚ nibbling
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In Legend by Marie Lu‚ the author uses flashbacks to show symbolism‚ foreshadowing‚ and the importance of the pendant to Day. At this point in the story‚ Day is still locked up and June feels that the Republic is untrustworthy. June has just brought Day the pendant that he lost a while back outside the hospital trying to steal plague medicine. As soon as Day sees the pendant he is surprised and happy‚ and then remembers his life when his dad was still around. In days flashback he remembers the first
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Brian 1 Nick Brian Nkosi Ife Bandele Writing 101 March 12‚ 2014 Defending TV In her essay “Television addiction‚” Marie Winn considers TV to be very addictive. She compares watching TV to taking drugs. She also never mentions any of its benefits. Television is one of the most important inventions of our time‚ and it certainly had benefited mankind. Watching TV causes no chemical substance addiction. Still‚ Winn thinks that‚ the level of addiction from excessive television viewing is comparable
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One character from my novel‚ Legend by Marie Lu‚ who could be identified as a best friend is Day‚ otherwise known as Daniel. One reason why Day could be considered a best friend is because although he is tough and independent‚ he is also kind and considerate. The author writes‚ “A part of me recalls the way he saved me from the skiz fight‚ that he helped me heal the burning wound in my side‚ that his hands had been so gentle.” (Lu‚ 148). In this quote the author explains how Day saved June when
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GIA Gia Marie Carangi is a gorgeous Philadelphia native who arrives in New York City to become a model and immediately makes an impression on a very high profiled agent by the name of Wilhelmina Cooper. In the movie Gia’s sexual identity is not identified by her. She never comes out directly and states I’m a lesbian or bisexual. Even though she never had sex with a man‚ she never said that she wasn’t attractive to men. Gia was very open minded and was always willing to explore her sexuality
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