In Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby‚ symbols are an important and integral part of what makes it a great novel. Though there are numerous and different aspects that could be explored‚ a repeated and often mentioned aspect are the revolutionary vehicles. Cars in the 1920s were a symbol of status and privilege as they were becoming increasingly affordable. Though most people could own a car due to Ford releasing the Model T‚ the colored vehicles usually a sign of wealth and status. Fitzgerald often uses
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1960 was the year of the very first televised news debate. In this debate‚ Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy fought for the presidency. Since‚ this was the very first televised debate‚ many didn’t know what to expect‚ including the respective candidates. However‚ one candidate understood the importance of this debate‚ Kennedy. Kennedy practiced his debate‚ made sure to look well groomed and presidential‚ and even wore makeup‚ an idea that was unprecedented at this time. When the cameras turned on
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The (EEOC) means that everybody have the same opportunity to work. It is a federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. John F. Kennedy sign a document where everyone had the right to work‚ and every employment without regard to their race‚ creed‚ color‚ or nation origin. The EEOC was established on July 2‚ 1965. This order establish and maintain a positive program of equal employment opportunity for all civilian employees and applicants for
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Was Kennedy a civil rights hero‚ or was it LBJ? One of the most important things to communicate to students about the Civil Rights Act is why it was needed. Legislation focusing not only on public acts of discrimination‚ but also on private prejudice. The comprehensive civil rights bill won the endorsement of House and Senate Republican leaders‚ but it was not passed; however‚ before 22 November 1963‚ when President Kennedy was assassinated. The bill was left in the hands of Lyndon B. Johnson. Before
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The ‘F’ Word written by Firoozeh Dumas is a passage full of humor and seriousness. Throughout the passage figurative language and rhetorical strategies are used‚ such as ethos‚ sarcasm‚ analogies and diction. Dumas uses these devices in such a way though the topic is serious they lighten up the mood to not made it seem so heavy. Dumas uses ethos to create a mood of accomplishment. The introduction lets the reader know all that she has accomplished and where she has graduated from. “She has received
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In the bible Jesus turned water into wine. Most people rejoiced. Alcohol is a known refreshment in society. especially in the 1920’s. you cannot blame F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book for being historically correct. The 1920’s is also known as the jazz era‚ and it’s also known as the prohibition era. It’s the era with ; gangsters‚booze‚money‚power mongers‚ and speakeasies. So again why blame a book that is
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Once he was inaugurated on January 20th‚ 1961‚ John F. Kennedy prepared to deliver his famous speech. By using a multitude of devices‚ Kennedy created a speech that would be remembered as a great ‘call to action’ in history. In a time of trouble and confusion for the American people where threats could attack at any time Kennedy had to portray himself as the blanket of warmth in the Cold War. With his use of Scesis Onomaton‚ Consonance‚ and more‚ Kennedy was able to provide an empowering speech to
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available because I had a non-immigrant status. My dislike for nursing school manifested when I struggled and failed during the 2nd semester which caused dismissal from the program. My immigration status in the United States was under threat as I had an F-1 Student Visa‚ and will be subject to deportation if I had not found another school program or another type of visa. To extend my stay in the U.S.‚ my mom took private loans to pay for expensive immigration fees despite my struggle to realize my own
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In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address‚ he addresses that the strength in America is because of its unity. By coming together to support one another‚ the world would be a better place for everyone to live in. Kennedy announces that we as Americans should be taking action to help others who need it most. Kennedy takes a pledge to everyone he will be influencing as the next president to show that he will be there when there is trouble. American people need to come together first‚ so America will
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John F Kennedy was very hesitant in the issue of Civil Rights. Kennedy’s main issue was if he helped African Americans‚ then he would lose white supporters. Many people remember Kennedy for his crucial part in the space program and his assassination‚ but few people remember his role in the advancement of equality and the desegregation of the schools. Despite the fact the Kennedy was hesitant to act he did however support The Civil Rights legislation. Despite supporting the Civil Rights movement
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