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    The Caretaker by Harold Pinter is a play in three acts which describes relationships of three different characters and their desire for dominance over each other. There are three main characters of this play: Aston (kind man who had mental health problems and was fond of handicraft), Davies (homeless elderly man who was kindly invited by Aston to live for some time in his room), and Mick (pragmatic younger brother of Aston who owned the house where described events occurred). These three persons

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    During the Vietnamese war, conscription sparked a fierce debate that lasted for years, and split the Australian public into two. When Australia agreed to help the South Vietnamese, at the hands of the communist Vietcong, very few Australians questioned the judgement of the Australian leaders. However, in November, 1964 - when the Australian Government brought conscription into the Vietnamese war, with plans to increase the Australian army to 37,500 within the next three years, in the form of ‘National

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    Human Animalistic Instincts and Aggression “Animals do not do what they have done. Animals kill to eat, to defend themselves, or their own, and to protect their territory. Not for the joy of it. Not for the lust of it.” In this quote by Jim Butcher, animals are depicted as creatures who live to guard their possessions because they have to. Human beings adhere similar qualities to animalistic behaviors. Animals must be hostile or hold violent behaviors or attitudes toward another ready to attack

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    The Comedy Of Menace

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    Irving Wardle first mentioned the term “Comedy of Menace” (Wardle 39) who borrowed it from the title of David Campton's play The Lunatic View: A Comedy of Menace in 1958. (Campton's title Comedy of Menace is a humorous play-on-words resulted from comedy of manners). This term describes a play which draws a realistic image while creating a connotation of intrigue and confusion, though the dramatists were employing a prestidigitation trick. Susan Hollis Merritt points out that in "Comedy of Menace"

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    It was close to 0200 hours when James began to suspect something was wrong, it was quiet… too quiet. Not to say that working night shifts at the FBI centre in Los Angeles was particularly loud or eventful but there was usually more activity whether it be an exhausted agent trudging to the break room for a cup of coffee or passing fellow night guard. He checked his watch 1:49 he had been due for a routine check up call from dispatch 4 minutes ago, Now this wasn't overly strange but worry began gnawing

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    Sir Edward Heath, a former British Prime Minister, reportedly has been linked to claims of child sex abuse. The allegations of sex abuse were made two years ago by a man against the former Prime Minister. These were apparently not properly investigated by police, and now these allegations have resurfaced. According to The Guardian, the Metropolitan police are appealing for anyone who may have information of these allegations against Edward Heath to come forward. The appeal was launched after suggestions

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    Deakin Fusion Essay

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    Deakin took over as Prime Minister, leading a Protectionist government, on 24 September 1903 when Barton quit politics to become a judge of the newly instituted High Court. Deakin retained government at the second general election on 16 December 1903 but had to rely on Labor support. He held power for another four months, until 27 April 1904, when his government was defeated in parliament over a Labor amendment to the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. Deakin resigned the prime ministership, which

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    "Barbra, darling! Could you come here for a second?" Barbra, came running in from Rarity's kitchen. "Yes, Rarity, what is it?" "I just need your help with last stitch and then, I'll be done" Barbra helped Rarity do the last stitch and they sighed in relief that they were done. Barbra looked at the clock. "Okay, I better get home, otherwise Twilight will start to worry" "Wait Barbra!" Rarity said louder than intended. "Is it possible for us to talk for a moment?" Barbra was confused, but made her

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    I am now a guest in Macbeth's castle. Im not the only guest staying here tonight, there are a couple guys staying here. We eat a good dinner and go to sleep. I woke up in the middle of the night thirsty. So I decided to walk to the kitchen and get me a glass of water. While I was walking I discovered I was not the only one up. I heard talking between a man and a woman so I walked to the talking to see if everything was okay. As I was getting closer and closer the conversation kept getting clearer

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    When Eden returned from his leave in mid-December 1956 to resume his political duties, it was to oversee the final withdrawal of British troops from Egypt. Although by the middle of January 1957, it became apparent that his ill-health would require that he step down as Prime Minister. On 9 January 1957, Eden resigned stating “I do not feel that it is right for me to continue in the office as the Queen’s First Minister knowing that I shall be unable to do my full duty by my Sovereign and country.”

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