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    Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture were some of the few symbols of civilization in the poverty Middle Ages. These two main styles of architecture‚ have many similarities‚ but also have many differences. This is because lifestyles altered in the time between these two time periods. Romanesque was designed to be more for defensive purposes than for any aesthetic quality‚ as gothic cathedrals. Monasteries housed the remnants of saints‚ and during the Romanesque period the cult of relics became

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    VORTEX LISTING Two Star Law Symbols combined make one Vortex. The Vortex of Light‚ Sound and Vibration is formed by joining the Symbol of the Universal Law of Light‚ Sound and Vibration with the Symbol of Spiritual Law of Intuition. The Vortex of Integrity is formed by the Universal Law of Free Will combining with the Spiritual Freedom of Man. This is a free will planet and can only operate fully when there is complete spiritual freedom of man. There should be freedom with truth and honesty.

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    personality of Ralph‚ the main character. Authority‚ leadership‚ and government ties Ralph and the conch together‚ and they can be perceived as one. These aspects of society in which the conch and Ralph share makes the conch one of the most significant symbols used in the book. Ralph is the athletic‚ ambitious‚ charismatic protagonist of the story. He in himself represents civilization‚ order‚ and leadership. He makes a speech to the boys in the beginning of the novel about what needs to be done to extend

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    Haley Blackwell Ms. Tillman Pre-AP English II 24 June 2012 Throughout literature‚ certain things are considered to mean something beyond themselves; these symbols make themselves ever present in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. While some symbols appear in an obvious fashion (the glasses‚ the pig’s head) others like to hide from the reader (the fire‚ the conch shell). From Piggy’s introduction into the novel‚ they symbolize of his glasses seemed apparent. The glasses symbolize a voice

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    Symbols and Settings in The Awakening and White Oleander Kate Chopin’s classic The Awakening and Janet Fitch’s modern tale of White Oleander‚ though set many years apart‚ share some of the same elements of fiction. Each possesses several key settings that are both recurring and prominent places in the stories. Much of the story takes place within these settings‚ making it easy for the audience to pick up on their distinction. Both stories also contain numerous symbols that help to convey the

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    Themes The Search For Redemption Amir’s quest to redeem himself makes up the heart of the novel. Early on‚ Amir strives to redeem himself in Baba’s eyes‚ primarily because his mother died giving birth to him‚ and he feels responsible. To redeem himself to Baba‚ Amir thinks he must win the kite-tournament and bring Baba the losing kite‚ both of which are inciting incidents that set the rest of the novel in motion. The more substantial part of Amir’s search for redemption‚ however‚ stems from his

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    Pencey Prep: Pencey Prep is a boarding school for boys located in Agerstown‚ Pennsylvania that Holden was attending at the beginning of the novel. It is the fourth school Holden has attended and is later the fourth school he is kicked out of because of his poor marks. Pencey Prep is where the reader is able to get their first glance of Holden’s lonesome character‚ strong opinion of phonies and the fact that he does not apply himself as he fails four out of five classes. At Pencey Prep‚ the theme

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    Themes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Love Pride and Prejudice contains one of the most cherished love stories in English literature: the courtship between Darcy and Elizabeth. As in any good love story‚ the lovers must elude and overcome numerous stumbling blocks‚ beginning with the tensions caused by the lovers’ own personal qualities. Elizabeth’s pride makes her misjudge Darcy on the basis of a poor first impression‚ while Darcy’s prejudice

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    Steinbeck’s Symbols With the use of narrative language‚ John Steinbeck recounts the events associated with a time in history when America stood on the brink of despair‚ the Great Depression. As the Joad family embarks on a journey of survival‚ in The Grapes of Wrath‚ Steinbeck shows the perseverance of the American spirit and the breakdown of the American Dream. Throughout the Joad family’s journey a substantial amount of time is spent on the grueling Route 66. The Route was the link between

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    Safety Symbols These symbols warn of possible dangers in the laboratory and remind you to work carefully. Safety Goggles Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes in any activity involving chemicals‚ flames or heating‚ or glassware. Lab Apron Wear a laboratory apron to protect your skin and clothing from damage. Breakage Handle breakable materials‚ such as glassware‚ with care. Do not touch broken glassware. Fumes Work in a ventilated area when harmful vapors may be involved. Avoid inhaling vapors

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