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    Robin Williams was born on July 21st 1951 in Chicago. In 2014 we lost an incredible marvelous man. Williams inspired many people he brought a lot of happiness to others he also overcame a lot of problems. Williams left a trail of sadness when he took his life and is missed my many. Williams helped many people he gave back love, laughter and tons of happiness. William's parents were named Robert and Laura they died also. Williams flirted with many girls he did not keep women's for a long period of

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    Why did the father have debt? Why did the Beast asks Beauty to marry him mulitple times before telling her the truth? What inspired Robin McKinley to write The Rose Cottage? 1. solace - comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness (pg. 14) 2. candelabrum - a large branched candlestick or holder for several candles (pg.69) 3. furbelowed - adorn with trimmings (pg. 97) 4. beseecgingly

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    children’s poems. “Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart,” A.A Milne. Alan work The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was written for children but also relates to mental disorders through the characters. Christopher Robin is a son of the author. As a child, he was basis character of Christopher in this father’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories in two of his books. Christopher is also a schizophrenic, his personality is a few mixtures of how he really is. He is young, friendly

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    your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Robin Hood changed a lot from beginning to end. He started off being different, but in the end, he was the same as anyone else. People had affected his ways of doing things, and how he was as a person. Robin Hood changed over time by realizing what he has done, he changed because of the decisions he made, and he changed after the hate between him and King Henry dissolved. Robin Hood changed a lot over time. He started off as an outlaw, and

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    In Good Morning Vietnam, Adrian learns to stand up for what he believes in, even if other people don’t agree with you. Adrian Cronauer gets taken from Greece to Vietnam to do his radio broadcast in an effort to lift the spirits of the soldiers stationed there. He goes on the radio and tells his jokes and plays music, but his boss, Sergeant Major Dickerson, doesn’t like the types of things he’s saying and playing. Adrian doesn’t let it bother him though, because he knows everyone else likes it and

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    On balance, it can be postulated that the medieval tradition of Robin Hood doesn’t express social tensions, as it arguably presents a socially cohesive society. This is particularly evident in the Gest when Robin lends money to the knight: “If thou hast no more,” sayde Robyn, “I woll nat one peny, And yf thou have need of any more, More shall lend the”. This is an example of Robin Hood’s charity to those who have fallen upon unfortunate circumstances, had spent all his money and mortgaged his land

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    Furthermore, another example of the criminal behaviour of Robin Hood and his men is the numerous homicides which take place. For example, the merciless homicide of the little page in Robin Hood and the Monk, ‘For ferd lest he wolde tell’. This portrays Much and Little John in particularly violent way, due to their killing of an innocent child. Additionally, the gory homicide of Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood and Guy and Gisborne: “He tooke Sir Guys head by the hayre, And sticked itt on his bowes

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    factual in historical setting, the legends of Robin Hood have captivated the imaginations of young and old alike through the charming stories concerning the characters of Sherwood Forest. PURPOSE STATEMENT Through critical analysis and research concerning the legends and characters surrounding Robin Hood, this paper will present the theme of social justice for the common man as purported by the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest. INTRODUCTION The tale of Robin Hood has evolved into one of the greatest

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    in common? They all stared the world renowned comedian, Robin Williams! As an adult, Williams spent many years entertaining others and making people laugh, but his own life never seemed quite as enjoyable. Robin was never a normal kid; he was always moving and getting picked on for what he couldn’t change. Even though his family was very wealthy, his childhood was always difficult. Once out on his own, after moving all over the country, Robin expected a normal life and he soon learned that he was

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    The Blue Sword is a young adult fantasy novel written by Robin McKinley. It was published by Greenwillow Books in 1982, and was the first in two books set in the land of Damar, with its prequel, The Hero and the Crown, being written two years later. Robin McKinley had always had a love for reading, with Tolkien and Kipling being of particular inspiration for her – yet despite her love for books and affection for the fantasy genre as a whole, she could not ignore the lack of relatable female protagonists

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