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    In The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel. The Vietnam Plays, Volume One, Slaughterhouse Five, and A Long Way Gone survival in war is portrayed from the ability to overcome extreme states of conflict and war through training, luck, and personal determination. All of these works tell the story of survival, though not all the protagonist survive. In The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel. The Vietnam Plays, Volume One, The protagonist Pavlo Hummel is trained to survive even after the opening chapter starts

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    April 14, 2015 The Reality of Warfare During February 1945, World War II had long begun, affecting millions of people throughout the entire world. Disease and famine were faced by both civilians and soldiers, and the casualties were about 80 million. Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughter House-Five mostly takes place during the war, specifically during the time of the infamous Dresden bombing. The main character, Billy Pilgrim, is an American soldier who lived to tell, and was present during, the bombing. It is

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    guide the reader towards. The literary criticism of ‘Slaughterhouse Five’ and the Comforts of Indifference, written by Barry Chabot is a critical essay that explores deeper into the meaning behind the eccentric story of Billy Pilgrim, and its creator Kurt Vonnegut. Billy Pilgrim’s indifference is an extension of Vonnegut attempting to come to terms with the violent nature of man. However this “comfort” is suggested to be “cruelly inadequate” and described to be an “opiate of the terminally weary”, (Chabot

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    We have all been warned that we are in for a little more than we expect when it comes to our future. In a short story by Kurt Vonnegut we will encounter these problems in an exaggerated futuristic world. Vonnegut’s satire invites us to think, first and foremost, about the implications of the pursuit of equality in relation to the American creed. But the way of life he depicts also invites us to think anew about the meaning and importance of the “American Dream,” and about whether technology helps

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    A short story about a dystopian future in which everyone is equal and a short story about a Nigerian family reclaiming their history, on the surface, seem unalike, but Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Burgeron” and Chimanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The Headstrong Historian” bear a strong resemblance when further examined. “Harrison Burgeron” and “The Headstrong Historian”, while seemingly different stories, share many similar themes and ideas. While “Harrison Bergeron” mainly considers people’s concept of equality

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    Nelson Mandela once said, “There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires”. In Lord of the Flies and “Harrison Bergeron” the reader is able to see the consistent theme of what humans will do to maintain equality or take power from each other or in other words the act of dehumanization. Through vivid dialogue and detail Vonnegt and Golding convey to the readers what

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    Entertainment Weekly Magazine Analysis Entertainment Weekly is a weekly periodical featuring entertainment related news stories. The magazine is notable for featuring film, television, book, and music reviews. Unlike some magazines targeting specific demographics, Entertainment Weekly appeals to a broad audience. Considering many people of all ages have an interest in the arts, the magazine appeals to both young and old readers. The magazine features celebrities of all ages, along with typically

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    understanding of physical laws. Is there any room for individuality when and if the world operates under these fundamental laws or whether God has already created a “path” for us to follow? When this question comes up people tend to want to forget about it. Kurt Vonnegut abjects this illusion of free will in his novel by his use in ‘characters’ and having free will. In Slaughterhouse-five, Billy Pilgrim question the Tralfamadorians, “Why me?” Their response is simply, “…There is no why.” The Tralfamodorians

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    Group Reflection Group My concept of what a group consist of is a story that needs to be told and heard from many people with similar issues or problems. The group is a tool to help each member to gain some insight on how they can change or make a difference in their lives for the future. I feel that a group is a place where new relationships can develop and to find self again. Group Process The group process is facilitated by a counselor by the process has to be done by the members. It can be easy

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    Good Timing Is A Team

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    Discuss what you are learning from a team that you are currently leading, or to which you belong Leading a team is not based on the leader but also the team members, every team member has a role to play and every team member brings something to the table. In a team one thing that someone learns is that setting goals is an important aspect, goals and deadlines are important factors that have to be set before any projects are started. Discipline of every team member is what will determine the success

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