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    This realistic fiction novel, by Edward Bloor, describes the problems and relationships that Paul discovers when unlocking the meaning of truth, no matter the obstacles people put up to block him from it. The motif of “sight”, is what introduces Paul to the universal statement of truth and makes him aware of what the people surrounding him can and cannot “see”. Paul Fisher, the main character, uses the motif of sight to have a new understanding of his friends, family, and himself. To begin, the

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    oppression of slavery, Paul D undergoes a similar emotional revival. Beloved, since her arrival at 124 Bluestone Road, traps Paul D in a “trance” reminiscent of the imprisonment of slavery. As the sole survivors of schoolteacher’s brutal torture, both Paul D and Sethe lived in a shroud of pain, finally lifted by Beloved’s intrusive actions. The ghost plays a power game with Paul D, eventually winning out and impeding Paul D’s self-expression. During his life in slavery, Paul D lacked the liberty

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    Powerful rhetorical treatment of human aspirations and beliefs continue to effectively captivate audiences of various contexts. All prominent speeches evoke countless emotions and provoke thought in order to engage their audiences. Both Paul Keating’s Redfern Speech (1992) and Noel Pearson’s An Australian history for us all (1996) address the universal values of justice, equality and unity allowing the speeches to maintain a timeless appeal through the use of karios and pathos. Keating aimed to stress

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    appointment through their phones. The amount of time technology saves people isn't beneficial though, according to Paul Goldberger and Christina Kline technology has belittled experiences that they believe are part of the experiences of life on a daily basis. Phones are a major innovation to being able to communicate to anyone around the world within seconds ruining the idea of distance. Paul Goldberger's states in his essay “Disconnected

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    “People change for two main reasons: Their minds have opened or their hearts have been broken” (Quoteistan.com). In the novel Whirligig by Paul Fleischman teenager Brent goes on a joy ride under the influence of alcohol. On that night many lives changed forever. Anyone can learn from their mistakes and change for the better. Throughout the book Brent's experience made him develop more desirable values in life. At first Brent was antisocial and suicidal. “You have absolute power over your own life”

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    fighting to hold on to his identity in a town where his dreams are looked down upon and criticized. His struggle is displayed through characterization, setting, and symbolism. Characterization sets the stage for the beginning of Paul's fatal battle. Paul is described as being different from what most consider a normal boy. A

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    First of, “Paul Revere’s ride in 1860,during the turbulent times when the United States was on the brink of civil war.” Some of the people didn’t know how he was or anything like that he might have been a normal person. “How accurate was longfellow poem?” The author was Franklin Johnson, “Paul Revere and the American Revolution” by: Ethel Ames, and “Paul Revere’s Ride” written By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. What I have learned in the “Paul Revere and the American Revolution” was that on April

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    INTRO Paul Kelly is an ambitious musician that is praised for his uniquely Australian compositions of music and poetry. He has composed over 400 songs that each present elements of his own life; the struggles and success. His bodies of work are ultimately important in reflecting the many different characters he takes on; the heart throb, the bad boy and even the legendary Australian. These characters and many more highlight Kelly as a shape shifter (in essence). Denial is heavily featured subject

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    Paul Krugman's Argument Krugman (1999) had strong opinions about unsold commodities and unemployed workers. He was deeply concerned about both of them, and talked about how tragic it was to see those things take place. But, which one is worse - the unsold commodity or the unemployed worker? That is a matter of opinion, and there are several arguments that could be made when it comes to how one feels about those issues. Losing one's job would appear to be a tragedy, especially in an economic climate

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    The Changes of Paul Should we all change at one point in our life? I never thought Paul from the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor would do anything to change himself, but he ended up doing something great. At the beginning, it was all about Erik and I thought it would be all Erik, but when Paul makes a huge discovery, it changes everything. He just started off as a weak, quiet, legally blind little brother, but he comes out as the champion. I will explain how Paul has conquered the people of Tangerine

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