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    (familiar for Joanna). They met in May‚ six months previously‚ and decided to share a studio apartment. Stalking their artist colony in November is "Mr. Pneumonia." The story begins as Johnsy‚ near death from pneumonia‚ lies in bed waiting for the last leaf of an ivy vine on the brick wall she spies through her window to fall. "I’m tired of thinking‚" says Johnsy. "I want to turn loose my hold on everything‚ and go sailing down‚ down‚ just like one of those poor‚ tired leaves"(16). However‚ an unexpected

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    ¡§The Last Leaf¡¨ by O. Henry and ¡§The Yellow Wallpaper¡¨ by Charlotte Perkins Gilman are essentially two very different pieces of writing when looked at from a perspective on story style. However‚ that is not the aspect we are focusing on. In terms of both stories¡¦ theme and characterization method‚ the themes are actually quite similar with some differences but the characterization process is very different‚ except for the antagonists. In the following paragraphs‚ here are the main points and

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    Setting and Characterization in "Greasy Lake" The path to becoming an adult is lined with a variety of childhood and adolescent experiences‚ some more painful than others. In T. Coraghessen Boyle ’s short story‚ "Greasy Lake‚" Boyle masterfully uses the setting and the protagonist ’s experience to teach us an old but vital lesson: those who choose not to learn and grow from their past mistakes are destined to repeat them‚ and thus will never mature and realize their true potential. In the beginning

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    illustrates Lee’s dignity‚ loyalty‚ and bravery. The Last Leaf by Oliver Wendell Holmes The last leaf is about an old man that already lose his friends \’cause their time had already came and that man was left like the last leaf on the tree.And Oliver Wendell Holmes compares himself to that man.If he will be like him‚he want to see the other smiling than to be alone and left behind. This poem is about a man who walks through life alone. He is the last of his kind because he has outlived his generation

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    In these stories‚ “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry‚ “The Washwoman” by Isaac Singer‚ and “Gwilan’s Harp” by Ursula K. LeGuin‚ the main characters experience great loss. These three stories contain a similar theme which one of the character in the story had a tragic experience. Johnsy from the Last Leaf had lost her hope in life but was stimulate by her best friend‚ Sue. The old washwoman from “The Washwoman” had lost her only son. And‚ Gwilan from “Gwilan’s harp” had lost her husband‚ Torm in an accident

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    Characterization

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    Characterization: There are generally two types of characterization‚ explicit (direct) and implicit (indirect) characterization. Explicit characterization: A character is portrayed by direct description of his outward appearance and by directly naming his human and mental qualities or abilities. Implicit characterization: A character is portrayed by what he does or by describing his environment. From what he does or from his surroundings one draws conclusions as to what kind of character

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    Characters are the people who inhabit a story. They must be motivated‚ consistent‚ and plausible to be classified as true characters. In "Everyday Use" and "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall‚" the authors explore of characterization. Both of the short stories have stock characters such as Grandma Dee from "Everyday Use and John from "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall‚" but the characters that spark the most interest are the round characters such as Dee and Mrs. Weatherall. In "Everyday Use" Grandma

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    The Nissan Leaf is the first to enter the all-electric vehicle market. However‚ due to the current recession and the research and development costs put into designing the Leaf‚ our financial performance has been declining. Furthermore‚ there is still a lack of consumer faith in all-electric vehicles due to unsuccessful launches of other electric vehicles and competitors are ready to launch their own all-electric vehicle models. Our main objectives are to increase awareness of the leaf and attain

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    Specialized Leaf Specimen Modification Function Illustration Tendrils Common Name: Scientific Name: Insect-trapping leaves Common Name: Scientific Name: Spines Common Name: Scientific Name: Storage Leaves Common Name: Scientific Name: Window leaves Common Name: Scientific Name: Floral leaves/ bract Common Name: Scientific Name: Succulent leaves Common Name: Scientific Name: 1. Insect-Trapping Leaves—These plants are always attention grabbers and have

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