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    Because the dated and white-biased perspective in Dion Boucicault’s The Octoroon does not hold up to modern conceptions of race in America, the play only remains useful for historical examination; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, in his adaptation of the work, An Octoroon, examines the historical implications presented in Boucicault’s original work and transforms the story into one more appropriate for the modern era. Boucicault offers his perspective in The Octoroon from a distance, choosing to weave his

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    Ralph rolled out onto the beach where the water meets the sand. All he could do was pray to God that something would save him - a ship, a plane, a helicopter, anything. He looked up and saw nothing but the blue sky. The savages rushed toward Ralph. He did not run or try to fight. He knew his fate and could only embrace it. He lay on the sand and waited. Jack stood over Ralph with a satisfied grin on his face. He turned and faced his Hunters. "Everyone! This is what we 've waited for all day. We

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    What Is Love In Megara

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    Megara, named after his father Andy- Alex's boyfriend, very polite, was born in Megara Dion- Andy's father, homophobic, doesn't speak to Andy, hates Alex Arianna- Andy’s mother, not homophobic Ariadna- Alex’s mother, died because of lung cancer before Alex came out gay, abusive Alexander-Alex’s dad, died on a ship to visit his dead wife before Alex came out gay, was an alcoholic Narrator- guy that narrates Dion the mugger - he mugs people and kills people Setting- This play’s setting is in

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    Madonna Ciccone The most famous pop singer in American musical history was Madonna Ciccone. With the dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, she studied choreography and modeled. Quickly after her career grew, she became the drummer of a band, her great success lead to her taking over completely as the lead singer. This did not all come easy to Madonna, people looked up to her for her hard work and dedication to her career. Soon after Madonna taking over the band, she produced her first hit single

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    which many of us make and discuss our first artist choices as young people. And know I'm going to talk about Celine Dion as one of the best pop divas in all over the world, and she is the best selling female artist in history. Celine Dion is a proud of her nationality of Canada that why she has sung her national anthem at countless events. She is also a healthy role model. Celine Dion was born

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    I chose to analyze “Rich Girl” performed by Gwen Stefani. She is one of my favorite singer. Her rebellion temper and colorful style is capturing along with her outstanding voice. Stefani was born (1969) in Fullerton, California and begun her musical carrier at age 17 (Billboard,.2017). I would consider Stefani a performer with Dionysian influence. Her music has always been passionate and reflecting her life experiences and views on current issues. Stefani’s life could be described as a rollocoster

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    Given the ever-enchanting character of animated Disney films, the idea of any of them being adapted into live-action has me salivating because the possibilities are endless. If drawn figures can be so splendid, you can only imagine how they'd be with any sense of actuality. I'm a part of the Little Mermaid-Aladdin-Lion King generation, so I was drooling worse than Beethoven the dog when I heard Beauty & The Beast was going to be done. My giddiness reached epic, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic proportions

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    With a shared look, both Gale and Madge agree silently that any further discussion would have to be done somewhere more private. “We’ll be back,” Gale let’s Hazelle know as he ducks in between the trees, Madge right behind him. They don’t speak as they walk, Madge is still blinking sleep out of her eyes, finding it harder than usual to wake herself up. Must be a side effect of the concussion, which vastly healed, still hurts. Gale leads her to a meadow, and Madge’s eyes widen at the peaceful beauty

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    Celine Dion A diva is a very successful and famous female singer of popular music. It is someone of great talent, vocal facility and an ability to convey the emotional nuances of the music to her audience. Pop music is an umbrella term typically applied to chart music that appeals to a wide audience. Pop also for many people is deeply personal, it is the realm in which many of us make and discuss our first artist choices as young people. And know I'm going to talk about Celine Dion as one of the

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    feelings and reactions and is the most complicated relationship of the human being. There is three music is unforgettable that important in my life. They are music “Cherry Blossom” by Hacken Lee, “that’s the way it is” by Celine Dion ,and “A new day has come” by Celine Dion. One music is important to me is “Cherry Blossom”. Cherry blossom represents female beauty and power. It is a symbol of the attractive looks of a woman and her power to command, It also acts as a symbol of love, feminine emotion

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