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The Merchant Of Venice - Anti-
Words: 582 / Pages: 3 .... that he would much rather run away than be ruled by a Jew. Launcelot presents this argument to his father: “I am a Jew if I serve the Jew any longer.” (2.2.104) Before Launcelot accepts a new job with Bassanio as his master, he is reminded that Bassanio is much poorer than Shylock. His reply to Bassanio was, “You have the grace of / God, sir, and he [Shylock] hath enough.” (2.2.139-40)
Lorenzo insults Shylock behind his back when he tells Jessica (Shylock’s daughter) that if Shylock ever makes it to heaven, it is only because Jessica converted to Christianity. Lorenzo said, “If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, / It will be for his .....
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A Hero
Words: 1188 / Pages: 5 .... his achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others.
Beowulf is in the eyes of his fellow men through his amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned victorious from all but his last. In his argument with Unferth, Beowulf explains the reason he lost a simple swimming match with his youthful opponent Brecca. Not only had Beowulf been swimming for seven nights, he had also stopped to kill nine sea creatures in the depths of the ocean. Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve yea .....
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Professor Soruco As A Consumer
Words: 371 / Pages: 2 .... care of his teeth.
Dr. Soruco has two kids that are moved out and on their own but he helps them out financially if and when they need it. A walk during the evenings with his wife, wearing his Nike walking shoes, keeps him healthy and in touch with his wife. Not too much working out though, Dr.Soruco likes to relax and watch his big screen, surround sound TV. Many weekend nights are filled with wonderful dinners at Monty's, China Grill, or other fancy romantic restaurants. Dr. Soruco loves to dance as well.
If Dr. Soruco were to go on a vacation, he would choose an exotic and romantic place overseas. A vacation place would vary from somewhere .....
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A Considerable Speck - Compared To 4 Other Poems
Words: 1321 / Pages: 5 .... that a quick change in a civilization brings disaster. Civilization and change need to be developed, or at least explained within the culture itself, in order for them to become lasting institutions. Hank’s failing is that he believes that he is superior to everyone, and that he can change the society of Camelot simply by introducing technology.
Hank becomes "the boss" of Camelot, and begins his plans to free the serfs and establish a republic. However his plans are destined to fail because he is incapable of understanding values that are different from his own; he is the ultimate know-it all, and sets out to remake the world in his .....
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Thoreau And Transcendentalism
Words: 876 / Pages: 4 .... nature and with God, which gave dignity and importance to human activity and made possible a belief in the power to effect social change in harmony with God's purposes (Richardson 81). Thoreau tore the veil of conventional thought away from societies clouded eyes.
Born on a calm, mid-summer night of 1817 to a family of neither wealth nor importance, Thoreau became exposed to the reality of life at a relatively young age. His father made pencils in a small shop, while his mother took in boarders. During the bleak winter of 1842, Henry lost his beloved brother John Thoreau, Jr. to a terrible case of lockjaw brought on by a slight, but unattended wou .....
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Out Of The Silent Planet
Words: 517 / Pages: 2 .... the character Ransom walked across England the reader felt as if beside him the whole way. When he visited Mars, even with the bizarre scenery it seemed so real.
"He saw nothing but colours - colours that refused to form themselves into things. Moreover, he new nothing yet well enough to see it: you can not see things till you know roughly what they are. His first impression was a bright, pale world - a water-coloured world out of a child's paint box."
Lewis also has a gift for making strong points in his novel without making the reader feel guilty, because he uses such human characters that are filled with normal and relatable flaws. Even with .....
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Shakespeare - Globe Theater
Words: 562 / Pages: 3 .... playwright did have some valuable technical sources that he used to the best of his ability. The costumes the actors wore were made to be very elaborate. Many of the costumes conveyed recognizable meanings for the audience such as a rich aristocrat wearing silk clothes with many ruffles. Many times there were musical accompaniments and sound effects such as gunpowder explosions and the beating of a pan to simulate thunder.
The stage itself was also remarkably versatile. Behind it were doors for exits and entrances and a curtained booth or alcove useful for actors to hide inside. Above the stage was a higher acting area which symbolized a porch or balc .....
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Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: Stanza 74
Words: 1373 / Pages: 5 .... his life is presented, he snatches it up without a second thought. This point is shown by the way the author puts "Outright" on a line of it’s own, emphasizing Gawain’s quick decision. He is then ecstatic about the thought that he will survive his meeting with the knight the next day, shown by "often thanks gave he/ With all his heart and might." Later, Sir Gawain finds three faults in his actions, the first being his cowardice – in direct contrast to the main principles of knighthood, the second being his covetousness, his lust for life, and the third being his lack of faith in God. Even when it is shown that God has forgi .....
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Shakespeare And His Theater
Words: 562 / Pages: 3 .... did have some valuable technical sources that he used to the best of his ability. The costumes the actors wore were made to be very elaborate. Many of the costumes conveyed recognizable meanings for the audience such as a rich aristocrat wearing silk clothes with many ruffles. Many times there were musical accompaniments and sound effects such as gunpowder explosions and the beating of a pan to simulate thunder.
The stage itself was also remarkably versatile. Behind it were doors for exits and entrances and a curtained booth or alcove useful for actors to hide inside. Above the stage was a higher acting area which symbolized a porch or balco .....
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Communism And Socialism In Ani
Words: 669 / Pages: 3 .... else. There is no need for private business. All people would have equal work based on their ability and benefits will be given based on the needs. In Animal Farm all the animals work and all the types of animals get the type of food they need. The animals felt better after the revolution even though they were underfed because they knew they were doing this for themselves. Napoleon and his other pigs were the government and let their power get to them. They said that all the animals would work together yet in fact the pigs were just ordering them around. They worked the other animals relentlessly and with little food. They told all the animals w .....
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