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    In America, The Modern Day Anti-Princess Union met with large groups of female activists from across the globe. Amongst them were powerful leaders such as Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Beyoncé, and Oprah. After hearing the horrid news of the imprisonment of the rebellious women in Far, Far Away, the former princesses felt that this was the perfect time to return to their kingdoms. On large, magic carpets created thanks to a call Jasmine made to the Genie, feminists of various nationalities. Once

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    The Butterfly Who Changed the World Do you think that one small change can result in significant consequences? “A Sound of Thunder” is a short story written in 1952 by Ray Bradbury. This story is also considered science fiction. In “A Sound of Thunder” it is obvious that one small one change can have far reaching consequences, as evidenced by when Eckels stepped on a simple butterfly it caused a different result in a president election, and it caused their whole language to change. Eckels stepping

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    When people fantasize about a zombie apocalypse, they often envision themselves as being one of the few to last survivors. Unfortunately the majority of people will have a rude awakening as they arise as a reanimated human corpse in the first few days. However, the goal of survival is not insurmountable with the correct shelter, with the access to social media, and with ensuring the most important rule is followed: do not love. Firstly, the most basic but most imperative step when a zombie outbreak

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    though I still felt new and quite anxious. My desire to fit in, make new friends, and to impress my peers radiated through me. I was on a mission to excel in my new role. Little did I know, when I began that day, my naive self would be in for a rude awakening. I would soon be discriminated against. As I entered my place of employment, I felt proud. The office building was rather impressive, with exterior walls of glass and an interior filled with the latest technology. Any young person with a corporate

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    him. Prior to now, Daisy would not even think of joining in matrimony with Gatsby because of his financial status. Now with Gatsby moving ahead in the field of riches, he thinks that he is now the perfect match for Daisy, Jay Gatsby was in for a rude awakening when he remembers Daisy is married and already raising a child of her own, with Tom by her side. From there on out, Gatsby realizes nothing will ever be the same. The final question ask if Gatsby is apart of the Lost Generation. I do agree that

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    highway Connie expressed a sexual side of herself and tries to attract older men and does. However, the magical romance that Connie imangined everything to be was just a fairy tale. The reality and gravity of her situation soon hit her with a rude awakening. Connie is faced with a decision that will be the defining moment of her coming of age. In the end, Connie chooses her sexual side over her family. However, despite her choice, I

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    Hanna M. Chewing Gum in School Chewing gum in school is a heated issue because many people think it is rude and messy. Others argue it can help students focus, improve memory when taking tests, and relax while doing schoolwork or a test. But the negative argument is misguided because the mess wouldn’t happen if students were allowed to have gum, and therefore throw it away without feeling guilty. Still, the actual question that should be debated is what the benefits of chewing gum in school are

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    The Awakening

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    up herself again. Returning to New Orleans she goes through the motions of living, appearing ill and lifeless and longs for life’s delirium. She returns to her love of painting and begins to spend her days in the studio by herself. Her husband is rude to her and belittles her talent because he is angry and feels she has deserted her duties to him. She has upset the balance of their relationship. Meanwhile her husband seeks the advice of a doctor. He cannot understand his wife’s new found “rights

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    Meaning Of Life In Life

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    Innovators throughout human history have all shared a common characteristic, which has been the ideological belief that if you commit yourself to the unthinkable, surely you will reach the unimaginable. Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Steve Jobs, and various other distinguished scholars understood the importance of never letting adversity destroy the potential for creativity. Our brief moment in this world to shine leaves behind a narrative for every individual. My life revolved around the presence

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    tree. “10:04am” The clock read at the top of the screen along with a multitude of texts at the bottom. She slid her index finger across the green text bubble with Laurens name on it and sleepily entered her passcode, still semi drowsy from the rude awakening. She began to chuckle as she read through her girlfriend’s late night texts from the day before. Eventually ending up at the bottom of the thread where two new massages had arrived with time stamps not long before she had woken up.

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