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    the author uses a variety of quotes and mini passages to explain his idea of what it means to be a mother in the society of the savages, by using the relationship Linda has with her sone ( John) and Pope ( the father/Linda's companion ) the author constructs an image of what it means to be a mother. In spite of the fact that Linda was impregnated and left in the savage lands to bare the shame of being a mother, a sin in the civilized society Something that is viewed as inconceivable, she appeared

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    This semester I’ve learned a lot about understanding behaviors in the work place, win-win solutions, dealing with conflicts, emotions, creativity and problem solving to diversity. This class have giving me an insight on how important it is to get along with coworkers and clients and now knowing that will help me become more successful in my profession as well as my personal life. Once the class started I was trying to completing the first assignment and as the thoughts in my head was this stuff

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    OLD YELLER This was one of my favorite books during my childhood days. The book is a classic, and Disney later made it into a motion picture. the story’’s climax develops quickly by telling stories and adventures of a boy named Travis and his old stray yellow dog named Yeller.At the introduction of the book Travis is plowing corn in the garden when an old yellow darts bye and causes the mule to jump. He chases the dog out of the garden and curses at him. Then a few days later the stray

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    Responsibility in Fred Gipson's Old Yeller Responsibility may be defined as "a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct." (www.thefreedictionary.com) Responsibility is shown all through Fred Gipsons novel Old Yeller about a family living in the dangerous wilderness in 1860. The young hard working Travis, his loving mother and the loyal dog Old Yeller all show responsibility. Travis has many responsibilities when

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    young artists; one of them in particular was Augusta Savage. Augusta Savage was born on February 29, 1892, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Savage began making art at an early age using clay that she could find. She enjoyed making animals and other small objects yet her father, who was a Methodist minister, did not approve of her hobby. He did all that he could to stop her. Savage once said her father “almost whipped all of the art out of me” (Savage). Even though her father objected her hobby, she

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    Hernando and The Lightning Bolt In 300 B.C., there lived a man named Hernando in the village of Oakwood. As the general of hundreds and thousands of soldiers, he was a mighty warrior who conquered many adversaries. Together Hernando and his army have reclaimed their village of Oakwood, from the French, earning the honor of their people. One day, Hernando was looking for something to eat and his 15 year old daughter, Sophia, looked out of the window and said, “mommy looks irritated about something

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    Old Yeller By Fred Gipson

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    Old Yeller Award winning author Fred Gipson wrote the classic Old Yeller (Anna). His inspiration came when a dog saved his grandfather from a rabid wolf (Anne). Likewise Old Yeller saves the family from many dangers of the Texan land. Travis a fourteen year old boy is responsible for taking his daddy’s position while he is out on a cattle drive. His dad promises him as horse to look after the family and take care of his father’s duties, but his dad tells him he really needs a dog. His last dog,

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    I knew, soon, I would have to do it. The ominous desk sat by the far wall of my room, taunting me. Books and papers lay scattered around, a computer, towering them in authority. I tried to push the thought away, but the computer lay there, calling me. As I finally worked the nerve to get out of bed, the cold floor punched through the soles of my feet. I trudged nine feet to the chair, which was waiting patiently for me to sit in it, I looked at the time, 11:30PM. “Time to inspire yourself,” I said

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    William Golding’s Lord of the Flies has many significant symbols that represent the emotions and thoughts of the castaways in the novel. The meaning of the symbols change along with how the characters think and act, starting as something innocent and turning dark and sinister. Three important symbols within the novel are: the conch shell, the signal fire and the beast. The meaning of these symbols are significantly impacted by the growth of savagery and loss of civilization on the island, and

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    The moral and psychological aspects of A Brave New World is what encompasses the reactions, adjustments, and ultimate rejections of the main character’s personality and himself in general. John’s epiphany occurred when he moved from New Mexico to London which is exemplified through his reaction, adjustments, and his eventual rejection of civilization; therefore it illuminates the theme of individuality resisting conformity. After moving to London John was astonished by all the technological innovations

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