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    plenty of weapons we westerners incorrectly lump together with it, Greek Fire proper should specifically refer to the bronze siphon flamethrower that was mentioned above. The method of Greek fire used by the Byzantines was, perhaps, the best kept secret of the empire. The enemies of the empire attempted to steal it many a time, and depending on

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    on her face, the older she looks. It's simple....the makeup you wear on your face (if you're in the above mentioned age group), calls attention to the flaws like discoloration of the skin, wrinkles, patchiness, dry skin and zits as well. It's no secret that each one of us wants to appear young and attractive all the time. We live in an image conscious world, where looking good plays a pivotal role in every aspect of our lives. In a way, beauty is joy, and we all wish to retain this joy for as long

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    tragedy happened, and so many people sadly died has become a spot for many tourists. This is wrong for so many reasons, first the Titanic is being destroyed by careless/bad drivers, second it is disrespectful because this is the spot where people lost their family members and friends. First, the Titanic is being destroyed by these

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    Water is the primary wealth of human civilization, and the link to everything in the world. Throughout history, poets and other artists have used water to reveal the secrets to the world, with sweat and tears of Sailor, Africans and African-Americans who are unrecognized. It shows the connection to the dawn of civilization. They are the ones who are unrepresented. For African and African-Americans lake possibly associated with slavery; while for sailors it might be an opportunity to develop themselves

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    the Flies by William Golding is one of the most well known books in the world. Lord of the Flies evokes, fright, awe, uneasiness and even bewilderment. Many people see this as a book about boys lost on a desolate island. This rapid pulse classic isn’t about boys shipwrecked on an island, but a secret experiment created by the British government gone wrong! The evidence upon evidence supports this unthinkable idea. The first odd piece of evidence is when both Piggy and Ralph wake up. They have

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    aware of how they are connected or not. Charles Dickens illustrates to his readers that fate is predetermined as shown through the metaphor of water, echoing footsteps, and knitting of the registry. The fates of Gaspard, the Marquis, and Madame Defarge are foreshadowed by the metaphor of water. This metaphor is best described by Dickens when he says, “The water of the fountain ran, the swift river ran, the day ran into evening, so much life in the city ran into death according to rule, time and tide

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    In early Gothic, these were often medievalist, involving ancient stone buildings with elaborate, “Gothic” arches, buttresses, passageways, and crypts. This was to become the mise en scene of Gothicism, replete with trappings of hidden doorways and secret chambers, incomprehensible labyrinths, speaking portraits, and trapdoors. (Allen Lloyd-Smith 7) Gothic Element of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables, by Nathanial Hawthorn is filled with gothic tropes and features. Since the story takes

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    newfound understanding of the contents on each and every page. Willa Cather’s novel exemplifies the significance of characterization impeccably. In A Lost Lady, the characters in the novel establish social influence and insurmountable change on the inhabitants of Sweet Water. The characters in A Lost Lady first institute social influence in Sweet Water through the renowned Forrester gatherings. The Captain’s nobility and charisma make him a leader amongst his associates. Simultaneously, Marian Forrester’s

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    death. The poem uses literary devices and tones in how the Siren represents the theme of Manipulation and Deception. The speaker introduces the irresistible allure of the siren’s song, which compels men to abandon reason and leap into treacherous waters despite warning signs. The

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    thing about this is it is crossing two classes, so you can learn about two instead of just one. In the passage,"Lava Beds National Monument," the author states, "But this "Secret" park of volcanic rock and underground caves is full of history and geologic wonder," The things that makes this park so special is that this secret park is that it use to be covered in lava. The other thing was that the caves and tubes made volcanic eruptions over the last half million years. The history parts comes in

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