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    The realization of my identity was something new to me and I love learning something new, yet I was hesitant to look back in the past because I am not one to really reflect on the past until this assignment. While reflecting on some of the happiest memories about myself, it also comes with the one no one wants to ever visit which were the unpleasant memories. Considering the past can help you learn things about yourself that you never knew. Some of the earliest memories that I can recall was way

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    lot of time together. More weekends than I can remember were spent at my grandmother’s house as a family. As a result of my surroundings, I was not into the typical “girl” things. Some things that would be seen as appropriate for girls my age were dolls, makeup, and tea parties, however, I was more into sports. Football was one sport in particular, that I engaged in because of the boys in my family. Many might agree that football is all for the boys, but I was about to challenge that gender stereotype

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    How far would you go to fit into society’s standards? The urge to fit in can be incredibly powerful, often influencing thoughts, behaviors, and decisions. Trying to fit in could include altering certain ideologies, appearance, morals, seeking approval, or adopting different behaviors to match those around. Cultural influences also play a significant role in shaping the urge to fit in. Societal norms, expectations, and values dictate what is considered acceptable or desirable behavior within a particular

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    A Doll house was written by Henrik Ibsen. He created this idea of an ordinary 1920's family life and brought it to life. Back then there were stereotypical women and men titles. Men were expected to work while most women stayed at home watching the children. Most women were expected to clean, cook, take care of kids, and spoil their husbands when they got home. This story brings on many arguments.  Nora left her husband because of his controlling ways. She felt like a doll living in a house of his

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    “To begrudge folks of their opinion of these women is useless. Beauty is entirely subjective, a matter truly in the eye of the beholder,” (Source 1). The media is infamous for how it views individuals. Television shows such as TMZ and Extra exist for the sole purpose of not only stalking, but also ridiculing celebrities regardless of whether or not they planned to be in the limelight. If Jennifer Lawrence appears gorgeous in her red carpet gown, she is praised; if she is caught with a slice of pizza

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    When I was young I would love to run around with my childhood friends and pretend that we are cops. While some of our friend are the bad guys. I always enjoy playing as the good guy who catches the bad guys. I made a very good leader in the group, I told them the plan and how we are going to get the bad guys. I never did like Barbie dolls, I was always into boys toys when I was younger. My freshman year of high school I’ve thought about joining the military because of all the benefits and how much

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    A sudden flash of lightning filled the small cabin, causing the transistor radio to momentarily crackle with static. A few seconds later, the June night was filled with a resounding crash as the sound of thunder caught up with the light. The storm had been raging for a little over two hours, alternating between violent clashes in the sky and the steady patter of rain against the windows. "That was a good one!" Exclaimed the dark haired girl as she clapped in appreciation of the sudden illumination

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    Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, is a unique book that takes place in a dystopian future in which Guy Montag’s life has turned utterly upside down. His peculiar neighbor named Clarisse, who narrated his stories about the peaceful past which opened his eyes to a twisted present where people pay more attention to TV Families and not their actual families. Where people continue their senseless, ignorant lives blind to the fact that men like Montag who burn history to ashes, jail readers and

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    came to the show knowing I would enjoy it, there was no doubt, but I had not expected being touched emotionally to the point where the experience switched what I would want to pursue as a hobby and possibly as a career, starting with my part in Guys and Dolls though that was an entirely different situation. Performing seemed to come naturally with a certain.ease. Viewing this production was what led to the series of events that caused my desire to include the fine arts as a major portion of my life

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    friends on the lawn of the school. She was laughing with her friends. Some of her friends shoved their dirty, little mouths into the hottest guys of the school. I felt very nauseous. Alicia is my worst enemy, but she’s very pretty like a princess. She is my

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