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    based on an article published in 1997 in American Legacy magazine about the debate team of Wiley College a small, religious black college in East Texas, during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Under the guidance of their coach, English professor Melvin B. Tolson, the debaters victory in contest after contest. And against bigger black schools and triumph over prestigious white schools as well. The Great Debaters drives home the hardships faced by even relatively elite black students and intellectual

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    that he like Samantha, aspiring female lawyer, but sadly for Jr. Samantha likes Henry,the other debater. After constant rejection,including Samantha sleeping with Henry, Jr. gets frustrated and get into an argument with Samantha following Professor Melvin Tolson’s arrest. However, the role shifts, and Jr. becomes angry at Henry because he cheated on her. Thus, we can see the shift of both the themes racial discrimination and love. 
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    The Great Debaters by Denzel Washington is a dramatic film, which presents the tough reality of racism, through following the talented debate students under the care of renowned poet, and practicing instructor, Melvin Tolson, from Wiley College, a predominantly African American college located in small-town Texas. In the film, this team travels and competes against other debate teams all around the south, growing closer together, stronger as individuals, and witnessing events that will forever shape

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    Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Austen’s Pride and prejudice are two completely different texts as one dialogue to represent feelings of love, whereas the other novel which uses description of the characters feelings to portray strong love. Shakespeare’s wrote the famous love story in English literature in the 17th century whereas Austen lived in the 19th century which I believe contributes to their views on love and the time they lived in affects their characters and techniques of writing.

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    Jane Austen’s Lessons on Dating & Marriage Writing a paper for the purpose of discussing Jane Austen 's Lessons on dating and marriage in the 19th century, English novel, “Pride and Prejudice”, is truly a challenge because there are many obscure as well as obvious lessons to be learned. Elizabeth Bennet, the novel’s protagonist, takes us on a journey into her thoughts, feelings and experiences as she learns to deal with various family crisis as well as her own quest for love. There are good lessons

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    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, feminism is described as “the advocacy of equality of the sexes and the establishment of the political, social and economic rights of the female sex.” It emphasizes the many ways women have been suppressed, repressed, and oppressed. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, is about Elizabeth, a young middle-class woman who falls in love with Mr. Darcy, a rich, prideful man whom she has sworn to loath based on a misguided first impression. Furthermore, it’s

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    1st Article In the article “Pain, But No Regrets: A Father Remembers His Adopted Son” the story has been very much proof of all beauty along with sadness inherent within human situation ("Pain, But No Regrets,” 2015). Mr Jones has been most honest person here; he surely has been realist. He followed child. Child, Aaron, may not share its genes, thus not associated to him. Child in addition had been older with his individual memories along with his own horrors not the newer

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    Cassi Spoon Mrs. Spoon English II 4-26-16 Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen. Taking place in the early 1800’s on the countryside of Longbourne, England the novel took themes of love, class and reputation and put a satirical twist on it. The genre of this book is realistic historical romance. Although the novel did not win any awards, as they had not been yet invented, it is considered one of the most read books in the world and the most famous romance novel ever written. One of the

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    Literary Analysis Research Paper MLA format Minimum requirements: Pages 1-5 (Include at least one parenthetical citation for each source listed on Works Cited page.) Author/biographical & writing style Short summary of 10 sentences using plot diagram Setting Major characters Theme Symbols/motifs Literary prose techniques Prose analysis Page 6 Reflections – your opinion of author & novel (see your reaction journal) Page 7 Works Cited (minimum of 5 reliable sources) Felicia L. Cridland Professor

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    fighting a battle whether it is overseas or within its own borders. The citizens were not ready for what the 1970’s was going to bring, socially, economically, and religiously. Jim Jones was going to bring peace and relief to these people in the most tragic way possible. With brain washing, manipulation, and isolation Jones convinced hundreds of people to commit suicide. The Peoples’ Temple religious movement was one of the many going on during the 1970’s. During the 1970’s America hit rock bottom

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