Laura Riazzi 30 September 2009 A.P. English Literature and Composition 12 Mr. Lane “Once Upon a Time” Literary Analysis “Once Upon a Time” is a reverse fantasy story written by Nadine Gordimer. The concept of a reverse fantasy is a tale that one expects to end happily ever after but has a plot twist where the ending is cruel or injust. The structure of this story begins as the narrator writes that they are asked to contribute to an anthology of children’s literature. The next moment‚ while
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As the lights go black‚ the orchestra begins to play the overture‚ and the curtain opens‚ you are shown a cartoonish castle scene. Ursuline Academy’s <cq> production of Once Upon a Mattress‚ <cq> has begun. Once Upon a Mattress is a funny adaptation of the fairytale The Princess and the Pea <cq>. In Act I‚ the Minstrel is telling the story of the Princess and the Pea‚ but says it’s not true‚ because he was there when it happened. Queen Aggravain <cq> was giving all of the princess-wannabe’s an unfair
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Once Upon a Time is a bedtime story to children in which the author takes critical steps to show and bring the reader into the life of the unknown. The author of the passage gives the short story in fine pinpoint details that she gave off the fact that this has happened to her. In the passage she describes a family of which is in great fear of the surrounding area people of color. She depicts a joyous lifestyle that this family is living but of which the fear of the unknown involuntarily kills their
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The Blind Boy O SAY what is that thing call’d Light‚ Which I must ne’er enjoy; What are the blessings of the sight‚ O tell your poor blind boy! You talk of wondrous things you see‚ You say the sun shines bright; I feel him warm‚ but how can he Or make it day or night? My day or night myself I make Whene’er I sleep or play; And could I ever keep awake With me ’twere always day. With heavy sighs I often hear You mourn my hapless woe; But sure with patience I can
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Anakaren Cantu September 25‚2010 Composition Mr.Quintanilla “My Quinceanera” A memory that will always remain vivid in my life is my quinceañera. Since I was small‚ I dreamed with having the most beautiful dress and an awesome party. My family would always tell me how important turning fifteen is and having a quinceañera to celebrate that turning point because it’s an initiation of responsibility‚ thus a big step in my life. Turning fifteen meant that I had to start helping in house
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Mackenzie McCool What is a quinceanera? I wasn’t too sure what it was at first‚ so I decided to write a report on what exactly happens at this event. At first‚ I thought it was like an American girl’s ‘sweet sixteen.’ I was way off‚ turns out that a quinceanera is a religious custom in the Hispanic Culture that celebrates a young Hispanic woman becoming of age‚ which is fifteen. It values the importance of youth to maturity‚ religious beliefs‚ family‚ and social responsibility. In the Hispanic
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womanhood‚ also known as a "Quinceañera". Having a Quinceañera is the dream of most Hispanic girls‚ it is something they’ve anticipated their entire life. This ceremony is not only significant to the girl who is being celebrated but also significant to the girl’s family. In my case‚ I believe it was more significant to my family than it was to me. I did not consider this celebration necessary to recognize my transition into womanhood. Therefore‚ I did not desire a Quinceañera‚ I found this celebration
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Years Before Your Quinceanera: Determine your budget. Set the date for your Quinceanera. Book the church. (Don’t forget to book a rehearsal so that the quinceanera‚ her court of honor and her family can have a walk-through before the big day.) Book the priest/minister. (if applicable.) Book the reception site. Book caterer if reception location does not offer on site catering. Book the entertainment for the party: DJ‚ mariachi‚ and/or band. Book transportation for the quinceanera‚ her court of
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From a Little Girl to A Young Woman Linda Rosario English 1A Professor Abra Mcdowell July 14‚ 2010 From a Little Girl to a Young Woman . The day of my Quinceanera started early. I had just turned 15 and it was the birthday I had always dreamed of. I was always a dama in other Quinceanera’s‚ but now it was time for my own celebration. In Mexican culture‚ a dama is just like a bridesmaid. I had 14 of my closest friends as my dama’s to be a part of my “court of honor”. All 14 girls wore
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Do you have anyone who you share common ground with? Although it might not be the feeling of hatred‚ but in this case it is. The two texts “Once Upon A Time”‚ by Nadine Gordimer‚ and “Oklahoma Bombing Memorial Address”‚ speech by Bill Clinton both share a common ground of hatred‚ but each text illustrates it differently. In “Once Upon A Time”‚ by Nadine Gordimer the “perfect” family tried to prevent a tragedy from happening and in the meantime they let the evil and hatred consume them. While in “Oklahoma
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