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    Unequivocally, Iago plays an important and major function in the tragedy of Othello. By the end of the play, Iago has been directly responsible for the deaths of Roderigo, Emilia and the protagonist and his love. Iago's importance to the play is revealed by his contribution to the plot and his significance relative to other characters. Iago's function, which invariably adds to the importance he has on the play, is to lead to the downfall of Othello therefore revealing the themes of hate, jealousy

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    Through the comparison of education of the upper and lower classes, juxtaposition is interlaced throughout ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. Lady Bracknell is the foremost character to portray this satirical technique, as she considers the upper class to be much more educated than the lower class, merely because of social status. “The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious

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    a child’s growth is developmental. Each and every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness and cultural heritage. Teachers in early childhood programs must integrate knowledge about the development of children, the importance of families, creating a healthy and stimulating environment, about child-centred curriculum planning, and about

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    stages of play. She was initially working together with Jean Piaget, but they went separate ways, so she expanded on it and developed these theories to: functional play, constructive play, dramatic play. The best description of Smilansky's functional play is when, babies are throwing their toys out of the cot time after another, or are banging their spoon on the table for hours’ non-stop, and this is actually a way of them showing that they’re playing. Adults and Teenagers also use functional play when

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    and Oscar Wilde, depict the roles of men in their works, while making a critique about the roles that are set by men in society. In the narrative, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson and the play The Importance of Being Earnest by Wilde, they explore the importance of duality as a matter of satiric exposition of what's wrong in Victorian society. Both writers aim at illustrating how the

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    To play one of Shakespeare’s most complex roles successfully on stage or on screen has been the aspiration of many actors. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been the focus on various accounts throughout the 20th Century, each actor attempting to bring something unique and unmarked to the focal character. Franco Zeffirelli and Kenneth Branagh, both film directors, introduce varying levels of success on the screen through downright differences in ways of translation and original ideas. Zeffirelli’s

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    The Physical Journey In The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde effectively portrays the significance of a physical journey during the Victorian era by utilizing juxtaposed personalities, satirical moments, and an appropriate setting for the Victorian era. Protagonist Jack Worthing must live two different lives in order to receive what he desires: marriage, love, and acceptance into proper society. The physical journey from the city to the countryside satirizes the Victorian society’s two-faced

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    Partnership and cooperation between agencies are critical to the success of work in health promotion agencies (Butterfoss, 2012). The importance is recognized by practitioners across all levels. This coordination strengthens the capacity of various projects and services and helps broaden their reach, engaging more stakeholders hence achieving the shared objectives. Partnerships can attain greater outcomes than individuals or organizations working alone. The shared expertise, skills, and resources

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    something you earn or is it something you are just handed? The dictionary describes it as a favorable repute; good name. One could conclude that one is given a reputation based on certain actions or characteristics. Also valid for argument is the importance of having a good or bad reputation. Having a good reputation can be for the sake of having others view you as a good person and someone that they can rely on. On the other hand, a person with a bad reputation would be treated with little respect

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    values of the dominant culture in America. The African American is slowly being stripped of their identity, losing their language, religion, and culture. In play “The Piano Lesson” written by August Wilson, it displayed how African Americans had made a new culture in the 1930s, built from a blend of African and European influences. The piano in the play and its carvings primarily serve as a representation and reminder of racial inequality the Charles family has faced in its long history of slavery. Trade

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