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    Sinclair Ross heavily incorporates rich description into his style. His diverse vocabulary sets him apart from other authors, and it causes his stories to come to life. In “The Painted Door”, Ross describes the weather “…sun was risen above the frost mists now, so keen and hard a glitter on the snow… its rays seemed shedding cold.” These words have an impact on the situation/climate of the story; “shedding cold” distinguishes clarity between something ‘chilly’ in contrast to something ‘freezing cold’

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    While reading the two short stories “The Painted Door” and “Holding Things Together” we discover there are many similarities between the protagonists, Ann and Lucy. For example, both characters crave a closer relationship with their husbands. In “The Painted Door”, the reader is able to gain insight into the relationship between Ann and John through Ann’s thoughts while her husband is away. We learn what leads her to cheat on him before she is overcome with regret. In “Holding Things Together”, the

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    relationship needs to keep going and they start to fall apart. According to statistics Canada, about forty percent of marriages taking place in the early 2000’s will be divorced be 2035. Sadly, both couples, John and Ann from the short story “ The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross and Liam and Gabrielle from the short story “Bluffing” lack important traits that puts their relationship at risk. Liam and Gabrielle are a young couple that are just starting out, John and Ann however

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    Remote surroundings can cause one to feel extremely isolated. In Sinclair Ross’ The Painted Door, the writer illustrates alienation through setting and imagery. More specifically, by analyzing the weather in addition to the figurative language, it is clear that the main character Ann possesses an inner struggle. Ross introduces the theme of loneliness by describing Ann’s actions: “She moved briskly, performing each little task with careful and exaggerated absorption”. It is evident that Ann is motivated

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    pediment, which connects to the addition’s siding that consists of yellow painted clapboards. The western façade features three bays on each story . These bays consist of two windows and a single door. Erected of red brick the foundation contains a French drain at its base. Concrete runs along the right side of the addition’s foundation. Located on the right side of the structure’s foundation are two six-by-six maroon painted windows with wooden frames containing maroon moldings. Wooden maroon louvers

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    Sarah pulled down the visor mirror and peeked at Painted Girl in the backseat. Painted Girl stared gloomily at the landscape passing them by. Sarah could only guess at her thoughts. She is probably worried that Grandfather will pitch a fit when he learns about their change in arrangements. Sarah sighed. Painted Girl was a miniature version of Grandfather. Family, heritage, honor above all else. Sarah did not want traditions hindering her life, but she knew deep down that they were important

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    A wooden staircase leads to the second story of the structure’s porch. The second story of the porch sits upon white painted wooden beams and consists of a wooden panel floor. White painted wooden balustrades are present with a green painted railing on the porch’s second story. The balustrades and railing continue to the porch’s addition, which is attached to the back of the Victorian structure. Positioned on the second story are three Tuscan Columns, which support the porch’s full entablature weight

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    Tizio brought Painted Girl home after a long day of work. There was an odd car in the driveway. Painted Girl got out of Tizio’s truck and waved goodbye to him. She made her way up the walkway, pausing to look at the plain stoop. Beige siding, railing and door, the only color change was from the off-white concrete. She made mental plans for the entrance but wondered about the spiffy new Land Rover in the drive. She sighed. She hoped that Sarah had followed the plans for the house. It was written

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    Final selection is to be coordinated with the facility standard. For 100% DD submittal, it was discussed to proceed with the following until the final selections. i. Painted HM entry doors ii. Painted HM doors in BSL-2 and BSL-3 (except sliding doors) iii. Wood veneer doors in Office area. f. RR is to provide the facility door standards. E. Countertop 1. Pivot Interior is to provide the followings. a. Corian countertop at sink locations. Users indicated this is acceptable (no concerns with

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    Painted Girl put her bags down on the counter, tired from a long day at work. Tizio was great. He’d taken her to his uncles place and they’d spent a wonderful day ordering things from his antique store. She looked around the kitchen. Chinese takeout littered the countertop but no one had cleaned up. She picked up a note. Enjoy. Wonderful. She’d brought Sarah to help her, not… frolic her time away with John. She picked up the half eaten plates and walked over the sink. She flipped a couple

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