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    however it is very difficult to achieve because every individual has their own views. Nevertheless, several key figures have contributed to this ideology and that of Catholic social thought in order to take action in recent centuries. For example, Dorothy Day, whom is known as a key activist, organized the Catholic Worker movement of 1933 which sought to promote social justice, peace, and simplicity.

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    Protestant ideals to those around her as she assisted the needy in any way she could. Later in her life, inspired by Peter Maurin's commitment to service and charity, Dorothy would later become a figurehead for the Catholic faith. She made it her life's mission to spread the word of God, and would become quite popular among Catholics. Dorothy was also the founder of the Catholic Worker's movement and was one of the few Catholics to speak out against World War II. She will always be remembered for her incredible

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    Dorothy Day was an activist, suffragist, and icon to the Catholic Church during the beginning of the twentieth century. Her work in the organization, Catholic Worker Movement, was prominent to her work for the poor and vulnerable. Before the birth of her first child, Day struggled with her religion and finding her spirituality. After the gift of her child, she regained hope and love for religion and God by exploring and joining the Catholic Church. From here, her spirituality grew and love for social

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    The House on Mott Street by Dorothy Day One thing that all writers strive to achieve is interest and consistency in their writing; one thing all Catholics strive to achieve is generosity and kindness. Dorothy Day achieves both in her essay titled the House on Mott Street. In her essay, Day makes her love and care for everyone, especially those in need, clear. In the House on Mott Street, Dorothy Day approaches her audience with a gentle and loving tone, while still appearing logical and

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    poverty fall in an entirely different subset. In Dorothy Sue Cobble’s article “Halving the Double Day,” she expresses the challenges women confront when initially entering the workforce. In addition, Cobble discusses the ultimatum women face between more money or more time at home with the family. Although she molds this controversy to fit all working women, she emphasizes the complications of those in lower-income households or areas. The term “double day” is used in reference to “those juggling full-time

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    others. Thus, Woolf could have been the boss of herself with freedom and time. With this freedom and time, Woolf and other women could have had the opportunities to produce the works they wanted to and get it published. In, “Halving the Double Day” by Dorothy Sue Cobble, she realizes that women get the bitter end of having a poor socio-economic status. Women are more burdened than men with balancing activities. Cobble states, “But none feel the pressure more than those juggling full-time employment

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    the story follows a young girl named Dorothy who lives in a farm in Kanas with her aunt in uncle. One day a tornado, hits her town, the young girl finds herself in a new environment, known as the Land of Oz alongside her dog Toto. She encounters a group of people named Munchkins, who celebrate her for killing the Wicked Witch of the East. Her sister, the Wicked Witch of the West, declare Dorothy as her enemy. Glinda, The Good Witch of the North, tells Dorothy to find the Wizard of Oz in order to

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    The Wizard of Oz is a story that first introduces us to our main character, Dorothy Gale. She is a young, sweet girl who is accompanied on an adventure by her small companion, a dog named Toto. The majority of the story is set in the magical Land of Oz. Throughout the journey, we meet the friends that follow Dorothy through Oz, they include a scarecrow, a tin woodman, and a lion. There are also many characters with small parts such as Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, The Good Witch of the North, the Munchkins

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    In the Wizard of Oz, the conflict begins with Dorothy Gale The classic tale starts in Kansas, Dorothy’s hometown, and Dorothy just wants to go “over the rainbow”. She wasn't content with her life and wanted something better, so, she runs away. Then the initial incident hits. There is a big cyclone and Dorothy is locked outside of the storm cellar. The movie goes on to show that Dorothy is in distress and she goes and hides inside the house, when it was swept up into the cyclone! The conflict in the

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    Emerald City, she realized what she had just done.  She has just gone into War with the Wicked Dorothy. Amy did not win. She did not loose.  That didn’t matter though.  All she could think about was the Order of the Wicked, her team that went into battle with her and taught her everything she needed to know about magic.  The only thing was the Order of the Wicked wasn’t Wicked.  They were still battling Dorothy and her army.  The order told Amy to run away because she was one of their most valuable members

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