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    Shakespeare was a famous writer who lived during the Elizabethan era, thus his works reflected the values and judgements of the time. The Golden Age was famous for fine arts, however it was also a period in England when their were patriarchal societies, in which, women were considered to be subordinate to men. There are a copious amount of occasions in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet where the authority of men can be seen, particularly within the relationship of Juliet and her father, Lord Capulet

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    Emotions are a part of everyone’s daily life. Some people are more expressive with their emotions than others. Conversely, other develop their emotions over time. This is the case with characters from the 1967 and the 1996 movie versions of Romeo and Juliet. During scenes in which Tybalt and Mercutio fight, then Romeo and Tybalt fight, there is a wide spectrum of emotions displayed. The characters from the 1967 and the 1996 versions of Romeo and Juliet develop emotionally at different levels

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    Throughout the play, Count Paris is compared to Romeo. They have many similarities and differences shown. While both prove to be excellent husbands, Romeo would be the better spouse over Paris because Romeo is more respectful and will do anything for love. First of all, both men are in love with Juliet. Paris shows his love throughout the play, especially at the end in Act 5, Scene 5, where he asks to “open the tomb, lay me with Juliet,” as he still wishes to be with his dead beloved. Romeo also

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    and Count Paris, the ideal partner in marriage, are intertwined in fate and are seemingly made opponents of love in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, son of Lord and Lady Montague, falls in love with Juliet, daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. Due to the fact that the Montagues and Capulets still sustain an ancient feud between their households, Romeo and Juliet keep their love a secret. Unaware of their daughter’s love to Romeo, Lord and Lady Capulet make plans to wed Juliet to Count

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    Bekah Mele Mrs. B P: 1/ English 9 Why Count Paris Would Be a Better Husband than Romeo. For Juliet, Romeo was not the only man in her life. There was another man who wanted to marry the young Capulet. This man was Count Paris. Count Paris was a rich noble kinsman of the prince and much more settled than Romeo. The Capulets loved Paris more than Romeo which would leave no stress on family problems. Paris and Juliet could have been public about their marriage which was a luxury that Romeo and

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    The Paris Eiffel Tower

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    could think of in the world nowadays. 1.1 History and background of The Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France, buildt in 1889 and it is 1063 feet tall. The reason of the name of the Eiffel Tower is because it was named after Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who was a famous civil engineer and architect. The tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in memory of the centenary of the French Revolution. It means too much for the french people, it is a sign of

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    “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” -Martin Luther King Jr. As the July attacks in Nice, France start to dissolve from the headlines the effects still weigh heavily on Paris, and the other countries around the world. They will forever be remembered and France will continue to pay for the attacks economically. The Nice attacks effect’s France economically due to the scare of lack of security which causes decrease of tourism

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    Paris : The City Of Food

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    Paris: The City of Food The country of France is an old one. Spanning into the early years of mankind. Part of the continent of Europe, located in the northeast of the globe. France is home to the history of food, wars, lifestyles, and many other things. In this old country stands the capital it calls its own: Paris; A popular tourist destination and the home of great cuisines and restaurants. Paris could be defined in its three characteristics: the history, the Eiffel tower, and its food scene

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    of nothing but iron. It stands tall, France’s largest attraction, which is frequented by millions of visitors each year. It has become its trademark. Everyone in the world, automatically associate Paris with an Eiffel Tower, its icon. Everyone’s imagines being on top, looking down on the magnificent Paris, the center of culture. The Eiffel Tower is one of world’s most known architectural monuments, which is recognized by its unique design and historical value. Visiting The Eiffel Tower is still in

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    familiar with, “Paris would prove to be an extraordinary training ground for [Ernest]. . . the bohemian lifestyle did not always rest well with him. In reading this text, one cannot, as the novel’s characters have done, ignore the importance of paying the bill. Finances and class are at the center of the character’s relationships and dynamics with each other. In chapter 7 of the novel, a conversation takes place between Brett and two of her suitors, Jake and Count Mippipopolous. The count, whose steady

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