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    Gatsby’s inner loneliness. In the beginning of the book, Gatsby throws large, extravagant parties at his house in hopes that Daisy will arrive. Fitzgerald writes, “In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars” (Fitzgerald 43). Gatsby’s gardens, colored blue, stand to reflect the true mood of Gatsby at his parties. Although he threw lively parties, Gatsby did not partake in them because Daisy did not arrive. As a result, his inner sadness

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    Olive Garden vs. Milestones In this paper I will compare my favorite restaurant, Olive Garden, to its most direct competition which in this case is Milestones Bar and Grill. These two restaurants are in competition because they target the same market and are located within one block of each other. Each restaurant is owned by one of top restaurant companies in North America. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants which also owns Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, Bahama Breeze, Longhorn Steakhouse

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    ornate clothing. I felt so plain in my simple party dress. I silently drifted through the crowd choosing to observe the crowd rather than joining in on their festivities. After all, the only way I was able to obtain an invitation was through work. You see, my boss wanted me to write an article on Gatsby’s party. I was refused at first but my boss knows some things about me that I do not under any circumstances want exposed. Okay, so back to the party. I decided to that the faster I talked to Gatsby

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    similes and metaphors to illustrate the scene for the readers. F. Scott Fitzgerald used similes in order to compare items from his party to his everyday life.” His station Wagon Scampered like a bright yellow bug to meet all trains”(Pg 39). He Used his station wagon in comparison to a speeding bus carrying his passengers to get to the party on time. “ In blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne of stars”(Pg 39). Fitzgerald is saying men were moving

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    altered perceptions on similar themes are; The Garden Party, The Doll’s House, Her First Ball, and The Fly. The Major Themes found around these pieces are personal values in comparison to the social hierarchy of the early

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    the survey feedback dictates the planning of the event to maximise attendance. Therefore, the survey was sent to 43 members of the target market. A garden party was voted the ideal event by 56% of surveyed students. The garden party fits the purpose of the function as the Missionary Franciscan Sisters traditionally held afternoon tea in the gardens following Mass (Mount Alvernia College, 2016). Furthermore, La Forresta was voted

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    people to know that Khalil refused to become a King Lord. In the first chapter on pages nine and ten, Kenya and her friends, Bianca and Chance, are making fun of Starr because they’ve never seen her at a party. On page 9 it says “”Point made. And before you say it, li’l lame white-kid suburb parties don’t count.” Chance and Bianca snicker… Chance asks me. “White kids love popping pills.” “And listening to Taylor Swift,” Bianca adds...” Chance, Bianca, and Kenya are stereotyping white

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    The Spaghetti Warehouse, an italian restaurant in downtown Toledo, is most well known for their sourdough bread, rich garlic butter and nostalgic decor. Olive Garden, another italian eatery, is known for their endless soup, salad, and delectable breadsticks. However, these two diners have more in common than simply italian cuisine. The two places almost have identical menus and prices. So, how does one decide which place to have a bite to eat? Although reading reviews of the two on Eat.com is simple

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    The film switches between perspectives of the ladies garden party and the communist officials to stress the comic surrealism of the situation. The calm and genteel ladies garden party is a stark contrast to the evil plotting of the communists. Image overlay as well as soft lighting are also used to convey the surrealism and dreamlike quality. The absurd way that Eleanor’s

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    The garden straddles the border between the public and the private, the social and the personal, and the city and the country. It is both man-made, yet natural; both intimate, yet open. Hence, the garden, as a place of such contradictions, becomes a space for William Makepeace Thackeray to facilitate characters’ contemplation, pushing the engagement with the dichotomy between nostalgia and progress. It is in the Royal Gardens at Vauxhall where William Dobbin’s intense desire for Amelia begins to

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