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    Linda McCartney “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, the whole world would be vegetarian.”-Linda McCartney. Strong words from a strong woman who stood up for what she believes in. She has done so many good things for the progression of society and to change people’s way of thinking about so many issues. She was often the butt of the joke, but she never let that keep her down. She was not only the wife of the rock star of the 60’s, Paul McCartney, but she was an animal rights activist, a photographer

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    The Selfish Linda Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman       Linda, a character from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" is a selfish housewife. She pretends to care about her husband, but in reality, prefers that he kill himself so that she can live an easier life. Linda is given nothing but motive for wanting her husband, Willy, to die because of the ways he mistreats her. For example, during a family conversation in Act I, Linda, trying to put in a few words, says, "Maybe things

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    The American Dream: success, happiness, riches, stability; all of these went out the window after the stock market crash in 1929. As we’ve all read about in history books and listened to the monotonous lectures in high school, America was a place of promise and full of revolutionary new ideas. Men were investing, women were working, and kids could play in the streets with a twinkle in their eye. Arthur Miller was the prodigal son of hard-working American immigrants who struggled through the depression

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    salesman. He only goes to Mr. Wagner to ask for a job strictly in New York when Linda insists. What he sees as valuable experience others see as obsolete. Willy longs for the days when the boys revered him and they were pals. Scott Foll states the driving point of plot is conflict (1182). This play definitely has the ultimate conflict. That is simply, family. Conflict with Willy and Biff, Willy with himself, and Linda with her sons. For me the turning climactic point is when while talking with Ben

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    His wife Linda, worried over Willy's state of mind and recent car accident, offers up explanations of his current state, diverting from the thought of his senility and pressures him to rest. Willy grumbles to Linda that their son, Biff, has yet to create a life for himself. Despite Biff's promise as a star athlete in high school, he failed senior year math and never attended college, seeming to wander aimlessly. Biff and his brother Happy, who are temporarily staying with Willy and Linda after Biff's

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    Death of A Salesman, written by Arthur Miller, is a play based on the turmoil within an average American family. Miller wrote Death of A Salesman easily showcasing the elements of drama. I was easily able to follow the plot, identify with his characters, and picture the setting. The main theme of the plot seemed to be Willy reaching for the "American Dream". Financial success, business success, outwardly perfect family, revered by your peers, and in general respected by all. Early on in the play

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    Pretty damn high, I must say. Pieta in the Toilet is a seemingly simple story effectively told with fantastic direction, top-notch performances, a well-written script and indescribable cinematography that is reminiscent of the cinematography in Linda Linda Linda (both lensed by Ikeuchi Yoshihiro). First off, the direction. As mentioned earlier, director Daishi Matsunaga had directed documentaries before this; one being about an actual famous artist, and it clearly shows in his latest effort. Aiming

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    The Impact of One Musician James Paul McCartney, son of Jim and Mary McCartney, born in small house in Liverpool, England on June 18,1942, would grow up to become a worldwide musical phenomenon. He has influenced people all around the world and has inspired countless artists. Paul McCartney is one of the most critically acclaimed entertainers of all time and essentially has impacted millions of lives. McCartney was born the first of two songs in his family. Jim, his father, was a cotton salesman

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    musicians, Paul McCartney is as close you can get to royalty in the music industry (“Paul McCartney”). Paul is known for his incredible rise to fame, his standing membership in The Beatles and Wings , singing and songwriting throughout his music career and his work with vegetarian and animal advocacy organizations. There is not much that Paul McCartney hasn’t done. His life reflects the type of person he is and how he’s touched many people’s lives with hi inspirational music. Paul McCartney is a perfect

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    Paul Mccartney

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    came to life. The Beatles, band on the run, English rock group, also know as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The group brought rock and roll to life gave it a meaning. Music was the way to for people to listen and understand music was a way of communication and Paul McCartney, one of the four who started it. Does he still have what it takes to be a rock star up to today? Paul McCartney a British vocalist, song writer, composer, bass player, poet, and painter whose

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