1. Why did the mysterious gentleman and his valet break into the abandoned chateau? a) The valet brings the mysterious gentleman‚ who is also the narrator‚ into an abandoned chateau because the man is injured and he does not want the man to have to sleep outside. 2. What was unusual about the oval portrait? a) The oval portrait was so unusual because it had been hidden in the dark near the bedpost. The painting is of a young girl who looks like she is about to become a woman. The painting
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Dream” ‚ a piece of gothic fiction‚ written by Edgar Allan Poe as young man around 1827‚ was first published in Al Aaraaf‚ Tamerlane and Minor Poems in 1829. It was later reprinted in The Raven and Other Poems. As a writer‚ Poe thought that this poem along with the others he had written were not worth reading: “I think nothing in this volume of much value to the public‚ or very creditable to myself.” (qtd. in Poe 1845‚ preface) In “A Dream”‚ Poe uses a dream as an escape mechanism for the narrator. It
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The Element Argon Argon Argon was originally named after the Greek word “Argos‚” meaning inactive. Argon’s chemical symbol was just A before it was changed to Ar in 1957. It has an atomic number of 18‚ and is in Period 3‚ Group 18. Argon contains 18 protons and 18 electrons with 22 neutrons. It has an atomic mass of 39.948. Suspected to be present in the atmosphere in 1785 by Henry Cavendish‚ Argon
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Literary Elements Literary Elements The following paper will discuss how symbolism and characters relate and contribute to the overall theme behind the story‚ “The Necklace.” Those symbols and characters suggest that just because something is perceived to be beautiful and worthy‚ that deception could be the reality. The theme of a story is basically the idea behind the story (Clugston 2010). In Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace‚” the theme could be concluded
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Lesson-13 Elements of Cost and Cost Sheet Learning Objectives • • • To understand the elements of cost To classify overheads on different bases To prepare a cost sheet Elements of Cost Raw materials are converted into finished products by a manufacturing concern with the help of labor‚ plants etc. The elements that constitute the cost of manufacturing are known as elements of cost. The elements of cost include the following: • • • Material Labor Expenses Each of these elements is again subdivided
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Elements of a Contract Angelique Gares BUS670 Legal Environment Professor Roger Amos May 24‚ 2010 . This paper is a study of the Element of a Contract detailing the essential elements that constitute a legal binding agreement. A contract can be defined as an agreement between two or more persons for example‚ individuals‚ organizations or government agencies and or business‚ to do‚ or to refrain from doing something in exchange for something of value. The text states “to qualify as a contract
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“The Raven” and “The Fall of The House of Usher” by Edgar Allen Poe both share a common plot but have different thematic meanings and insights. Both short stories reveal how each character handles their problems coping with death. Both short stories have a similar insight to personal problems. In my opinion‚ Roderick is also like his mansion. Only outside he doesn’t seem too healthy. Although‚ he make act like he’s emotionally healthy‚ he has to take of his sickly twin sister. I believe this is
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the lab. It should include the name of the element (or unknown) examined and the color of the observed flame Identify each unknown from Part One of the lab and briefly explain why you identified each unknown as you did. The first unknown element sodium knew it was because she got yellow and each element corresponded a unique color. The second element potassium knew it was because I acquired a blue color‚ in the experiment verified that each element corresponded to a different color. Part
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Edgar Allan Poe (January 19‚ 1809-October 7‚ 1849)‚ lived to be 40 years old. During his 40 years of living he had to go through many deaths of his loved ones. In addition‚ being abandoned by his father and foster father. Poe lost his mother‚ wife‚ and foster mother all to tuberculosis. He was devastated‚ lost and didn’t know what to do. Leading him to attempting suicide after his wife died. Instead of killing himself‚ he took his agony out in his writings. Edgar Allan Poe wrote approximately sixty-nine
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Edgar Allan Poe‚ became one of the most influential literary writers in American history. As a child‚ he wrote numerous poems‚ many which were later published. As a young adult he focused much of his attention on short fiction. He was credited with creating the detective story and known for his psychological and often violent thrillers. He is also known for his macabre themes and for having a fascination with death. Literary students should recognize these characteristics associated with Poe ’s writings
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