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    Mary, Eve, and Lilith in King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth       Feminist criticism often explores the symbolic or archetypal use of the Biblical figures of Mary and Eve in literary criticism. One figure which seems appropriate to such discussions, but so far neglected it seems, is the figure of Lilith. Indeed, in the case of Shakespearean criticism, Lilith seems an appropriate model at times for such characters as Goneril, Regan, Lady Macbeth, and so forth. Accordingly, it is my intention to

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    Religion in Elizabethan England was complex, and the leaders of the time were the reason behind this complication. This religious conflict between two Christian sects, Catholicism and the new Reformation religions (such as the Church of England and Protestantism) began with Henry VIII. In order to obtain a divorce from one of his wives, he created the Church of England, which he was the head of. Starting with him, the monarch controlled religion, which had previously been controlled by the pope.

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    Ismat Chughtai, the Urdu writer of fierce feminist sentiments, has never got the accolades that have been bestowed upon her contemporaries- especially male contemporaries. She is remembered as a controversial writer who did not hide anything in her narratives; and hence irked her contemporary society in all possible manners. I am of the opinion that it is high time to re-evaluate the works of Ismat Chughtai by foregrounding her unflinching anti-hegemonic sentiments. Chughtai was a Feminist who challenged

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    Thesis Statement: In the play ‘Othello’ the women showed characteristics of feminism but were portrayed as inferior. (Now state why Shakespeare would have wanted to do this? Was he, in fact, a feminist himself or was he creating a warning to those that dared to challenge their role in society?) The 3 questions: 1) Why did Shakespeare Want to portray women in that way in Othello?what was his main reason for doing so? 2) Was Shakespeare, in fact, a feminist himself or was he creating a warning

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    Hector Garcia PHCY 805 Writing in Pharmacy Practice: Journal Critique PUBLICATION Vanita R. Aroda, Sharon L. Edelstein, Ronald B. Goldberg, William C. Knowler, Santica M. Marcovina, Trevor J. Orchard, George A. Bray, David S. Schade, Marinella G. Temprosa, Neil H. White, Jill P. Crandall, and the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the risks involved in B12 deficiency because of the long-term use of Metformin in diabetes prevention. BACKGROUND

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    Mass Incarceration Essay

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    The drug war and racial profiling is a huge cause to mass incarceration. Vanita Gupta from the New York times wrote, “in 2003 I represented dozens of African-American residents in Tulia, Tex., who had been convicted after a botched drug sting. Jason Jerome Williams, a 22-year-old with no prior criminal record, had been sentenced

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    Social Injustice in America Racism didn’t just happen today it started back in 1619. “The Dutch people were the first to induct the first African American slave in Jamestown, Virginia.” (www.history.com) Slavery had to be the most degrading period for African’s who were purchased by American’s. The way the African race was treated could have broken the soul of a man. During this period of control slaves were told and showed that their lives meant nothing to White American’s. Slaves were treated

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    Joseph Bell Dr. Patterson English 101 10 October 2016 Inner City School Analysis In the United States, students’ education is effected primarily by the economy and location. Schools located in low income, high crime areas negatively affect students’ learning abilities. There are a few key factors in determining a student’s success in school, funding, programs, teachers and home life. Low income students should have the same resources as children from wealthier areas. In inner city Philadelphia

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    Death is inevitable in the human life cycle, so how does one attempt to avoid it? Symbolism is defined as the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Edgar Allan Poe wrote a short story called, “The Masque of the Red Death.” The majority of people believe he is referring to the black plague that has struck the kingdom. Prince Prospero decides to let the kingdom “peasants” take care of themselves while himself, knights, and chosen women isolate themselves in Prospero’s castle. A little while

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    Rossane - (Vanitas and Xion) - The Heart of Darkness. Rossane is a shy, secluded individual. She does seem to express slight emotions, but not a lot. However, is somewhat emotionally fragile, becoming deeply upset and angry with the right provocation. She is observant and perceptive. She has a strong sense of justice and generosity, At times, though she can also be an uncaring, cold, and ruthless individual, not having the slightest sympathy for anyone but herself. She holds a great resentment against

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