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Had he made the wrong choice? Michael Rodriguez asked himself that question as the scene at the piano played out. Not for the first time, however the difference between this time and the others, was that he now believed he answer to be yes. Hyde and Seek was meant to be the breakout film for Katrina Ellis Binetti, or Kat Ellis, as she was to be first-billed on the opening credits, and was the name already prominently displayed on publicity posters; her transition from ex-child and teen star to

“The man had changed the world, torn up the past… transmuted it, and they, who knew the truth, remembered it his way” (Gardner 43). Everyone knew the past and yet somehow, the way The Shaper told it, made them love it. They now have a better love and understanding of their own history

Both Creon of Sophocles’ Antigone and Achilles of Homer’s The Iliad end up allowing the body of their enemy a proper burial. During the time following the death of Hector, Achilles is in a position very similar to that which Creon deals with in Antigone. Both men show similar flaws, and face similar struggles. The difference between the two men is only subtly discernible until the telling moment when each man is faced with pressure to change his stance on the fate of the fallen warrior. Each man’s

The Challenges of Racism When Mark Twain wrote "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" the book was banned from multiple libraries and many filed a lawsuit against Twain because the subject matter was “tawdry” and the narrators voice was considered to be “ignorant”. African-American groups were mad at Twain because they believed the book was racist in its portrayal of black characters, despite the fact that it was seen by many as a strong criticism of racism and slavery. “The Adventures of Huckleberry

In Ancient Greece, the culture and values have been developed over time through tales and artwork. A considerable amount of such works have been marble sculptures of various people and gods. Many of the most famous and valuable sculptures depict a common attribute in ancient poetry, youth or the importance of the body. A vast majority of characters in ancient stories have been that of a youthful and intensely patriotic hero. Strength in youth and form are quite common in the characteristics of these

Mikala Muskelly Gone Crazy in Alabama Book Talk An electronic document must be created and submitted in a discussion forum on Moodle to share with your classmates. Percentage/ Comments MLA Citation: Williams-Garcia, Rita, and Frank Morrison. Gone Crazy in Alabama. , 2015. Print. Award Information: Coretta Scott King Award-2016 Author Award Winner Grade Level of Text: Interest Level-3-8 Guided Reading Level: V (correlates with fifth grade) 5 Summary of book: Gone Crazy in Alabama

Come mid-October, the hiking trails were almost barren during the week. Tourists were gone, school was in session, and the risk of a sudden bit of chill weather was enough to keep most people off the paths. Today though, it was warm, just a touch below seventy out with barely a breeze. The path that Amy and Catherine took wound through open field and heavy forest, leading to an old water tower over roots, rocks, and even steep stone stairs in some places. Amy stopped to pull her water bottle from

DACA means the world to me. It’s more than just a policy, it’s a policy that’s helping me and other live the American Dream, that our parents risk their lives for. It’s crazy to believe that back into 2014, I only believed in finishing high school and then working for the rest of my life at a job that I knew I was not going to love, but now I’m in Ephraim, Utah studying till 4 a.m. for my finals. If it wasn’t for DACA, I would not have been in my second year of college learning about something that

corruption destroys every dream. The story is portrayed through the character Hang, a young woman who has grown up among the slums and occasional elegance of Hanoi. As land reform rips apart their village, the tragedy of her family is established. When her Uncle Chinh‘s political loyalties replace family devotion, Hang is torn between her mother‘s appalling self–sacrifice and the bitterness of her aunt who can avenge but not forgive. In the novel, there are certain characters and locations that represent

in the living room. “I’ve always wanted to see a ghost! It could be fun. Besides, I've heard she can tell your future if you summon her correctly.” “And if you don't summon her correctly, or if she's in a bad mood, the ghost of Bloody Mary will rip your eyes out and leave your face horribly scarred,” Jeff said dramatically. “Or you will be found dead with claw marks all over your face and body.” “Or you could be trapped in the mirror with Bloody Mary for eternity,” Trevor