“‘Can’t repeat the past?’ [Gatsby] cried incredulously. ‘Why of course you can!’“ In so much as two lines the novel was born with one of its main themes – the vast obsession with the past and the failure to accept that it is‚ contrary to what Gatsby says‚ impossible to recreate. As the novel concludes‚ Nick reflects‚ “So we beat on‚ boats against the current‚ borne back ceaselessly into the past.” In some instances‚ “beating against the current” is considered a positive quality; an optimistic life-force
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Life Off-Line When my family’s Internet provider had some mechanical problems that interrupted our service for a week‚ my parents‚ my sister‚ and I thought we would never make it‚ Getting through long evenings without streaming movies‚ emails‚ twitter updates‚ and internet searches seemed impossible‚ We soon realized‚ though‚ that living off-line for a while was a stroke of good fortune. It became easy for each of us to enjoy some activities alone‚ to complete some postponed chores‚ and to spend
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division. Although the man’s attempt was a failure‚ it has ignited Balram’s determination to be that White Tiger that could manipulates the two worlds of Light and Darkness. While driving Pinky Madam and Mr. Ashok home‚ Balram notices Mr. Ashok’s white plain T-shirt and thinks that “[he] would have bought something very colorful‚ with lots of words and design on it (127). To Balram‚ a plain white tee shirt is not worth the value of his hard-earned money‚ and a more captivating tee shirt would be
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The Fault in Our Stars RAFT Assignment Dear Augustus‚ I miss you everyday. In the short time that we knew each other you became my saving grace‚ the reason that I wanted to wake up in the morning. You gave me purpose in my lonely life. Before I met you I rarely left my house‚ didn’t want to socialize with the world‚ but you brought me out of my shell and showed me how to enjoy life again. The things that I miss about you is limitless. Your kindness‚ generosity‚ and smile will forever be engraved
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Value Line Publishing‚ October 2002 In Case Number 12‚ "Value Line Publishing‚ October 2002‚" Carrie Galeotafiore presents a five-year financial forecast that shows Home Depot in an positive light. It also prepares to do the same with an analysis of Lowe’s. She supports the changes proposed by the new Home Depot CEO and that would play a role in improving Home Depot’s financial health in the home center and building industry. Galeotafiore supports her by mentioning a number of sources that
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could be relevant. However‚ in many countries around the world‚ these values are still present. In India‚ every person is born into a different class rank and once they are in their class it is very hard to change it. In Aravind Adiga’s novel‚ The White Tiger‚ he describes the story of Balram’s life and how he overcame the caste system in India; in doing so‚ a Marxist perspective could be used to analyze Balram’s actions throughout the book. Balram manages to overcome his place in the caste system
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From what I understand‚ Jig is a pregnant girl who is in a great dilemma with an American man. "It’‚ is the termination or the continuation of Jig’s pregnancy. The white elephants are a symbol of Jig’s pregnancy. When researched "white elephants" are an unwanted possession that is difficult to get rid of. Fitting. As for the train station it symbolizes an end to their choice. Each time the train station worker came to remind them about how much time was left until the train arrived symbolized a countdown
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In the short story “The White Umbrella” the narrator and her sister Mona find themselves in a dilemma when they find out that their mother has a job. Needing to be at their piano lesson at 4:00 they decided to start walking despite the giant grey clouds above. They arrive at Miss Crosman’s house (the piano teacher) soaked to the bone. While in the room the narrator notices a very nice white umbrella. After their lessons were all over Miss Crosman asks if they want to wait inside due to the
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War can represent something different to everyone. It can be liberation. It can be devastation. It can be both. In John Green’s novel‚ The Fault in Our Stars‚ the war on cancer is explored. The reader is able to see how the different characters react and interact given the tragic circumstances. It is evident that the war experience varies from person to person‚ and this impacts his or her personal outcome. Attitudes towards war on illnesses vary. For example‚ Hazel‚ a teenager suffering from
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White Teeth by Zadie Smith. White Teeth has many themes. Just like every other book. But what are this books theme? One of them come from the title‚ “Teeth”‚ Chance and Coincidence‚ Race and Ethnicity‚ Heritage and Legacy and Nature vs. Nurture. White Teeth is about two best friends‚ Archie and Samad. In the beginning of the story Archie tries to commit suicide but fails when somebody comes up to him and questions what he is doing. He takes that as a sign that life still wants him around. So later
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