The Long Island Sound The Long Island Sound is a vital resource used by both humans and wildlife. The quality of its water is an issue that affects everyone and everything. Scientific studies and continuous monitoring provide evidence as to what actions need to be taken to improve and restore the water quality. In more ways than one‚ the United States government has devoted much of its time to ensure the revival and protection of the Long Island Sound. There are many ways to help in the
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shape the development of the land and the people who settle it. From the 1840’s to the 1890’s‚ the natural environment‚ among other things‚ shaped the development of the West beyond the Mississippi River and the lives of those who lived and settled there. Some examples of places that were shaped and/or affected by the natural environment are Texas‚ the Great Plains‚ the Rocky Mountains‚ and the California/West Coast area. Texas was one of the first areas past the Mississippi to be settled. Ever
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Gatsby: The False prophet of the American Dream The American dream‚ or myth‚ is an ever recurring theme in American literature‚ dating back to some of the earliest colonial writings. Briefly defined it is the belief‚ that every man‚ whatever his origins‚ may pursue and attain his chosen goals‚ be they political‚ monetary‚ or social. It is the literary expression of the concept of America: the land of opportunity. F. Scott Fitzgerald has come to be associated with the concept of the American
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Book Study 1: The Great Gatsby Some page numbers may not align with the book as I read the book using my I-pad and a copy of the book‚ sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. “I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool.” (Daisy‚ 22) Daisy tells this to Nick and Jordan as her hopes for her baby girl. This quote offers us a glimpse into the character of Daisy who herself is not a fool but just the product of her environment that does
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THE GREAT GATSBY QUOTES 1. I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool. Explanation Daisy speaks these words in Chapter 1 as she describes to Nick and Jordan her hopes for her infant daughter. While not directly relevant to the novel’s main themes‚ this quote offers a revealing glimpse into Daisy’s character. Daisy is not a fool herself but is the product of a social environment that‚ to a great extent‚ does not value intelligence in women
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Explain the Platonic concept of Forms. Plato believed that reality is more than what we sense around the world (e.g. taste‚ smell‚ hear‚ see and touch)‚ he believed that behind these physical realities lies a perfect version of them in which he called Forms and that the greatest thing we can learn is to have knowledge and understanding of them. Plato’s theory means that what we can sense around us (for example a chair) is just a mere shadow of the perfect version which exists in the world of Forms
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the phrase "immaculate conception" where to be dissected into two separate words‚ it’s meaning would no longer have the same implications. "Immaculate" is something that is pure‚ free from fault or error; and "conception" is something conceived in the mind‚ an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances. However the phrase "immaculate conception" derives from the Roman Catholic Church. It is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from all strain of original
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Part A: Characterization – A letter from Jay Gatsby to Tom Buchanan regarding Jay’s unacceptable behavior starting on page 125. This letter is a formal apology written by Mr. Gatsby moments before he goes into his pool to be untimely murdered. Dear Mr. Buchanan‚ I‚ Jay Gatsby owe you a formal apology as I have finally come to the realization that my actions towards you and your partner Daisy were unacceptable and utterly immoral. It was my jealous heart that envied your relationship
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Talisha Brown Developmental Psychology MWF 1:00- 1:50 Journal 1: Conception to birth of baby Adriana Everyone has a passion‚ a motivation‚ a true reason to excel in life. For Elizabeth this drive was family. She would do whatever it took to find true love and create a family. It happened instantly; a connection almost effortless. A prestigious adult novelist‚ Adrian‚ fell in love with Elizabeth‚ a budding young actress. Adrian’s short temper and Elizabeth’s calm nature seemed to make for the
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Recently in an island named Soldier Island‚ 10 victims were found completely dead‚ but no killer could be found. So who was the killer? Soldier Island is off the South Devon coast and is far off the mainland. On this island‚ there is just the mansion that seemed to be where the victims stayed until their death. Before the guests arrived‚ rumors of a Mr. and Mrs. Owen arose within the guests. According to the Assistant Commissioner Sir Thomas Legge‚ Mr. Owen called each guest for one reason‚ all of
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