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    Political Stereotypes

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    The combined effect is one that amplifies the intensity of the entire advertisement. The moving frames adds a sort of franticness to the the ad, which magnifies the need for Marco Rubio’s leadership. Further, the moving text of the quotes and the enlarging captions both emphasize the words on screen and make Rubio appear to the a steady leader in the

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    The previous sections have shown that Mr. Darcy becomes attracted to Elizabeth’s intelligence, compassion and imprudent behavior. But if Elizabeth’s liveliness and transgression enhance her beauty, why doesn’t Mr. Darcy fall in love with Lydia, whose transgression and vigor are even more accentuated? By comparing Elizabeth and Lydia and by analyzing the openness of their transgressions as related to the social context of Pride, it is possible to understand why Austen favors Elizabeth as her heroine

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    The differences and similarities in the life of Mary Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft in their roles as feminist According to Greenblatt, in early English history, women were restricted in doing so many things that men were free to do. Women were provided with limited education and provided with a rigid code of sexual behavior especially after marriage. During this period, (the Romantic period) women were strictly distinguished from their male counterparts and were given strict roles such as child

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    The film “Psycho” directed by Alfred Hitchcock is an excellent example that exploits many film techniques, to create different effects in the opening sequence and further on in the film. Many of these film techniques can be seen in the opening scene where Marion Crane meets her lover (Sam) who she is having an affair with. The two characters can be seen meeting at a cheap hotel during Marion’s extended lunch break, they discuss the progression of their relationship and how they cannot afford to get

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    A sidewalk is a representation of the path you walk in life. It guides you, protects you, and makes walking down that path easier. They are a concrete road, set out before you, and even though your route is predetermined, only you can decide the destination. SIdewalks can also be seen from the perspective of your own self, and how you relate to them personally. We can use this perspective to see a different side of things, look a little deeper. In me, I see a beautifully multi-colored sidewalk, different

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    Sir Elton John, the most popular British Signer was born on March 25th, 1947. He dropped out school when he was 17 for his music dream. In 1969, the song Your Song made him a famous singer and followed by then he brought many popular albums such as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in different years. These albums lay a foundation for his top musician position in the world. In the year 1976, Elton John announced that he is a “bisexual” person. He got married with Renate Blauel in 1984 but devoiced four years

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    From songs like “My Girl” by The Temptations to “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye, Motown has had a number of successes. Other similar artists Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross, as well as many more, help create this small-record company, founded on $800, into a powerhouse in the music industry. Motown Records had well over 100 hit singles throughout the sixties and seventies, and continued this push longer until it’s dissolvement in the 21st century. Motown created a new a mixed sound

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    Prince Tribute

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    On April 21, 2016, the American singer and music producer Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson) passed away. During his eclectic career, he won seven Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for Purple Rain, and a Golden Globe. More than awards and accolades, though, he was beloved by his millions of fans. A Prince tribute seemed the natural thing to start at businesses and tourist destinations all across the country. The Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota was lit up in Prince's signature color of purple

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    Michael Jackson had been succumbed to a really bad childhood. A childhood, in which a child plays around, enjoys and cherishes his time being loved by his parents and learning from them, he was made to sing with his brothers and was often mistreated by his father. It is said that family is where the life begins and love never ends but for Michael Jackson it was the opposite. In “The Idea of Michael Jackson’s Dick,” by Almond, one of the fictitious characters exclaims: “His dad beat him…His brothers

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    2012 was considered Katy Perry’s best year, musically speaking. She became the second person to have five #1 hits from one album, behind only Michael Jackson. The album also spurred 8 top five hits, an accomplishment that has only happened to three albums beforehand. Perry’s album, Teenage Dream, sold over 3 million copies and sold over 24 million singles. All these great accomplishments would lead anyone to think that Capitol, her record company, had to be rolling around in the dough. However, the

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