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Monsters and Mothers, Comparison and Contrast Medieval Characteristic Literature Essay
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These conflicts can be seen to represent the feminine as a stunting presence that holds back the advancement of human knowledge and beliefs, while the male is the hero who releases society from those creations that hold it back from growth. Another such example of this can be found in the story of the Minotaur, written about in Heroides by Ovid.
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The Great Explorations: Journey of Shackleton Literature Essay
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The successful voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, Columbus and many more inspired the imagination of the artists in those times and in preceding generations to compose stories like Robinson Crusoe, Sindabad the Sailor and Around the World in Forty Days. One such famous story is Endurance Shackleton’s Incredible Journey, the successful tale of a polar expedition led by the British knight, Ernest Shackleton.
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The Epic Mothers of Legendary Heroes Literature Essay
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Throughout the epic myths from various cultures, maternal influence upon the main characters of a story have been pivotal to the plot, and also serves as a means to express or explore morals or lessons found in such characterization. In two mythological epics, the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh and the Greek Homeric tale of the Iliad, there are parts or accounts within the story that focus on the wisdom and actions that the mothers of such heroes have expressed and imparted.
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A Close Reading of The Duchess of Malfi Literature Essay
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A Close Reading of The Duchess of Malfi The given lines have been taken from Act 1, Scene 2 of John Webster’s play The Duchess of Malfi. The foremost question that one must address in a study of the given lines is why they occur quite late in the play despite being crucially important to the dramatic climax and actions of the play.
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Imprisonment in the Novel Frankenstein and Heart of Darkness Literature Essay
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The novel uses its characters to paint the disparity that exists in society due to education and the use of technology. The novel paints characters that are imprisoned in society and their struggle. The victims in the novel feel the brunt of alienation and imprisonment. Sometimes issues in society became intricate leading to a change of lifestyle.
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How Hemingway able to stay creative Literature Essay
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His writings present the stifled anguish influenced by the aftermath of the First World War and his biography presents the unexpressed need to always search for a source of inspiration (Dempsey, 2007, p.239). This could either mean he needs further stimuli to feed his creativity, or he just truly cannot find the meaning of permanence in the world.
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Stranger in a Strange Land Literature Essay
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There are many genres and sub-genres in literature; one of them is science fiction. Like the other genres/sub-genres, science fiction tries to reflect real life, in its own way. Nonetheless, science fiction does not just depict a distant reality; it could very much be a good instrument of satirizing the society.
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Feminine Power in Pride and Prejudice and The Great Gatsby Literature Research Paper
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Granted, it seemed on the surface women had more independent power in the 1920s.  American women’s foray into the male sphere began as soon as the ink on the Constitution dried.  While John Adams had ignored Abigail Adams’ pleas to “remember the ladies” when writing the new nation’s laws, women were making advances into independence.
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Ralph Ellison's Battle Royal Literature Research Paper
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Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royal” is a short story about a young, unnamed, African- American man who faces hardships and obstacles because of his color. The short story is written in 1948. It is a moving story about the blindness and realization as well as conformity and uprising.
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The Perspective of Inevitability: Fate and Redemption in the Ancient Flood Epics Literature Research Paper
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The British Orientalist and translator of cuneiform, Sir Henry Rawlinson, identified many parallels between the Mesopotamian poem and various themes in Genesis, ranging from Adam and Eve to Cain and Abel, and the flood. The undeniable consistency between the Mesopotamian and Hebrew traditions reflects not only a common literary thread but a moral and religious continuum that is still with us.
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The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir by Daisy Bates Literature Research Paper
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The events in the book are real and took place in 157, thus making the book fall under historical category. I chose this book because it is an inspirational and historical that highlights racism in America, specifically Arkansas.
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Common Strands Regarding Man's Role Literature Essay
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The Autobiography details the rise of Benjamin Franklin from a small printmaking apprentice to a worldly philosopher and politician. Because the life of Franklin coincided with the American Revolution, aspects of importance to society during that tumultuous period of history, such as creating a strong government with strong leadership, are apparent in Franklin’s writing.
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Explication on a Poem in Dirge for the Two Veterans Literature Book Report/Review
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 The calling out for help by the narrator is seen when he says, “O strong dead-march, you please me, O moon immense….you soothe me….what I have I also give you.” The narrator is in need of the invocation of a superior power, people who have already been through the circumstance he is in. He calls upon the moon to illuminate on his tough times.
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Masque of the Red Death: A Server in Hell Literature Assignment
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Some believed that the plague, the Red Death, had driven him to his extremes, but having served him for many years I knew that this was not true – that he had always been this way. I remember when he first built this new Abbey – with its insane corridors, and each room perpetually illuminated by a light shining through a bizarre pain of glass – here blue, there violet, and the final room, hung with black and illuminated in dirty, bloody red.
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Literature Assignment
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The first part details Jane’s childhood in her uncle Reeds family who adopts her after the death of her parents. We also get to know the mistreatments Jane has to go through in the hands of her aunt and cousin who abuses her physically and emotionally. Secondly, Jane joins Lowood School where she studies for six years and eventually teaches.
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Fate in The Aeneid Literature Essay
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Fate brings people to their destinies, even if their personal preferences clash with divine will. Jupiter tells Venus that Aeneas is destined to rule Italy. He stresses that Aeneas will soon win his battles in life: “In Italy shall wage successful war,/Shall tame fierce nations in the bloody field,/ And sovereign laws impose, and cities build” (Virgil Book 1). He says this to calm Venus’ fears for Juno.
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What Cultural References are Presented through the Characters and Objects in A&P by John Updike Literature Essay
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What cultural references are presented through the characters and objects in A&P by John Updike? This story “A & P” occurs in 1961, in a small Great Britain town's A&P food market. Sammy, the narrator, is presented to be a grocery checker. He discovers himself interested by a particular band of ladies.
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Diasporic Literature and Theory: Where Now Literature Research Paper
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However, this does not provide an opportunity to tackle ways in which the past remains entangled in the present problems. In the essay, Mark explores histories of colonialism, race, as well as diaspora and ways in which they assist in developing a different perception of utopian vision, which he refers to as progressive utopianism.
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Wal-Mart Stores, in Canada Literature Essay
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Wal-Mart has been growing rapidly in the Canadian market. It faces direct collision with the Target. The two companies have been fierce rivals and have recently celebrated their 50th anniversaries. The two have similarities in the range of merchandize and store sizes.
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My experience in writing Literature Essay
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In author’s context, there are significant changes in his mode of writing from the controversy analysis to public arguments. Actually, he had to make relevant adjustments to enable me address different audience, purpose, message, and context. Notably, these variables were distinct in any of my assignments.
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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty Literature Essay
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The evilness in the domain consists of both human and supernatural facing modern society, ranging from women's sexual immorality to murder cases among others. Blatty outwardly seems to aim at confronting great mysteries in human life, and the supernatural world. He bases his story on the moral perspective in mind of how to conquer evil with good.
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History of illustration in childrens literature Literature Essay
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This essay discusses the differences in children’s books illustration and its role in the children literature’s development. One of the most important parts for children book is pictures on its pages. They help to imagine the world of a story, its characters. A combination of text illustration influences the story’s sensing by readers.
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Analysis of Hamlet Act IV Scene iv Literature Essay
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In these lines, Hamlet indicates that he has taken his final decision and he has no second thoughts anymore. He is stressing upon the fact that his mind is now set to take revenge and the only thoughts that would run in his mind from now on would be regarding how to plot against the murderer of his father.   
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Kiddy Thinks by Alison Gopnik Literature Essay
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Children think and act from the level of purity and spontaneity and therefore the adults, whose mind is the conglomeration of several stressed thought processes, have problems with them. Adults want that children should do what they expect them to do, but the children want the total understanding of the things they do from adults.
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Blackwater Chronicle Literature Essay
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The author states that the Blackwater chronicle is a comical book that humorously and to some extent realistically narrates the expedition events. In this essay, I consider the weight of humor to surmount the realistic retelling of the events. This humorous treatment of a wilderness exploration makes plentiful use of witty fictional devices.
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Analysis of Chinese Literature Literature Research Paper
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Scholars who have contributed to the writing industry in China are Cao Cao the Warlord, Cao Pi the Crown Prince, and Tao Qian, the Master Five Willows. Their contribution to literature was influenced by the environment with which they were living and in most cases, applied their literacy skills to offer influence to the readers.
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Research poem for Sestina( Elizabeth Bishop) Literature Research Paper
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intersting! (Here is the link for the information ) The central theme of the poem deals with the feeling of loss stirred up within the kid and her grief stricken grandmother.
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Editha - Whether the Author Harbored Misogynist Emotions Literature Essay
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It is this author’s understanding that the representation of Edith the within howls short story by the same name does not necessarily indicate the shape or form that Powell himself is a misogynist and/or a feature of women. The paper will present that this author deems to be a fair justification for Powell representing one type of woman and man.  
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Allen Ginsberg's poem Kaddish Literature Book Report/Review
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This paper posits that in general, the poem paints a positive picture of Ginsberg's mother; that Ginsberg's feelings toward death and the death of his mother are fraught with intense contradiction, pain, and unresolved emotions; and that the poem, through examples, is able to show the impact of a spontaneous style of writing.
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From The Great Gatsby describe and analyze two or three specific physical settings Literature Essay
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In Fitzgerald’s words, the Mid-West was likened to the ragged edge of the world characterized by lawns and vegetation (10). New York City, on the other hand, is a place famous for the blossoming bond business. In the Midwest, people lead a fairly slow life focusing on their family businesses and relationships, whereas life in New York is very frantic and demanding.
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The impact that Ophelia has on Hamlet, the conflict, and the outcome of the play Literature Essay
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[Student’s Name] [Instructor’s Name] [Course name and code] 04 December 2012. Explore the impact that Ophelia has on Hamlet, the conflict, and the outcome of the play. Does the character change over the course of the play? Hamlet is the name of the critically acclaimed Shakespearean tragedy which portrays the revenge sought by Prince Hamlet and the tragic journey undertaken by him to fulfill his incentives.
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The Purposes of Ancient Cities Literature Research Paper
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Both Uruk and Corinth were very important to both the ancient world and to the lives of the people who lived within them. Ancient Corinth was basically a city or polis in ancient Greece. The city was located almost in the middle of Athens and Sparta. The city meant a lot when it comes to the Christian religion. Conversely, Uruk was an ancient city in Sumer which later became Babylonia.
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Information Literacy: Essential Skills for the Information Age Literature Assignment
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Given the advances in new research and information, there is a dire need to teach children about information literacy as soon as possible. I have chosen to implement an information literacy program for first-year secondary school students (aged 12 to 13 years). The information literacy program needs to be well planned and evaluated as per major considerations which are discussed below.
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My Papas Waltz by Roethke and The Gift by Lee Literature Essay
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The poem raises contrasting opinions from the readers. It is a short poem consisting only of sixteen lines, but the meaning it conveys is very deep. As with any other poem, it contains the harmony of rhythm, rhyme, and clarity of images. The emotions it evokes cross the boundaries of the written words. The messages it conveys are perceived differently.
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Private Property in peril: Ontario Businessmen and the Federal System Literature Essay
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This paper is an article review of “Private Property in Peril: Ontario Businessmen and the Federal System” written by Armstrong, C., & Nelles, H. V. This is a story about opposing business groups in Canada. The two groups are fighting for control of businesses that are found in the area with one group opposed to the ideas of the other.
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John Keats Ode to Autumn Literature Admission/Application Essay
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The autumn season is likened to a goddess who is full of warmth and hopefulness. The poet reminds autumn to think of its own song instead of searching for spring’s because autumn has its own essence and charm.
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The Tabernacle by David Levy Literature Book Report/Review
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The book ‘The Tabernacle: Shadows of the Messiah: Its Sacrifices, Services and Priesthood’ By David M. Levy provides realistic and easily understandable information on the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle is given significant importance in the Old Testament compared to other matters. Understanding the structure and purpose of the Tabernacle is highly important to understand God’s redemptive program.
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Critical Analysis of Fairy Tale Literature Essay
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Before Zonya, the princess's caretaker, wakes her up, she would see the smile on the princess’s face so she kissed her rosy cheeks as if the baby was her own child. The princess would wake up and smile at her. These moments have been most precious to Zonya for she didn’t have a child. She lived her life serving the king and queen since she was six years old.
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A culture of improvement: Techlology and the western millenium Literature Book Report/Review
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Instead of merely lauding the likes of Brunelleschi, Watt, Wedgewood, and Edison, however, Friedel uses them to illustrate broader developments which resulted from them.There are two main explanations put forward by Friedel in this text.
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Analysis of Literary Criticism about Oranges of Gary Soto Literature Essay
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The poetic language, rhyme scheme, and imagery are discussed in relation to the poet’s feelings at that time. She thinks that Soto has explained his experience not in a poetic form- rather as a short story. This is perhaps one of the reasons why young readers can associate their experiences of entering adolescence with the poets.    
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The relation of marriage to the novel as a genre Literature Essay
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In the essay the writer analyzes the position of men and women particularly in the society and the role of social status, virtue and economy associated with matrimonial alliances along with the prospect that it inculcated. Marriage as a curious thematic element was incorporated in the novel with a vision to delineate the social conventions.
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Assignment 1: Case 11: Great Lakes: Great Decisions Literature Essay
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Studies have also shown that there is a direct relationship between lead exposure and IQ deficits in children. The statistics on leaded gasoline is very frightening. Some of the major health problems that have been related to the leaded gasoline which is the main contributor to lead in the atmosphere include its effects on the neurological system, the kidneys and the cardiovascular system.
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Quality Management in Airline Operations Literature Essay
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The fact that it is a difficult task to retain their customers and it is even harder to attract new ones. However, as terrorist organizations started giving more and more attention towards airplanes because of their higher vulnerability, it has become very important for authorities and airlines to give more importance to safety than to comfort and quality.
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A Figure Medea and Justice in the Epic Poem of Euripides Literature Essay
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Medea is a strong female character, created by Euripides. It is a collective image of female features, such as intricacy, the strength of mind, self-dependency, self-esteem, and many others. Thus, Euripides creates a collective image of a powerful femme fatal. It is interesting to analyze the limits of Medea’s inner strength.
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The Prosaic and Literal Meaning of Imprisonment in Therese Raquin and Kiss of the Spider Woman Literature Essay
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It seems there can be found few works in the world literature where the theme of imprisonment has been revealed in a manner so powerful as in “Therese Raquin” by Emile Zola and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” by Manuel Puig.
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Analysis of Narratives in The American Tradition in Literature Literature Assignment
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In Triffles, the female characters are bound to play the roles that the society has cast them into – namely, to wait for a Mr Right to come along and marry them. Gaspell’s work was written much earlier than the feminist movement started, and as such, she treats the subject of inequality in a re subtle manner.
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Literature Term Paper
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Introduction The Yankee, a 19th century product of America detects the unjust inherent in 16th century’s institutions of social and rank stratification. The author blames the Roman Catholic for enhancing justifications in social inequality; his main target is breaking down the church by forming many small groups for people to join.
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Spiritual Values in Anishinaabe Literature Literature Essay
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Also spelled Anishininabeg, Anishinaabeg or Anishinabe, Anishinaabe means “first or original people” and is used by the Ojibwa (also known as Chippewa) to speak of themselves, their language and culture. The Ojibwa are “a woodland people of northeastern North America” who settled around the Great Lakes region (Roy, “The Ojibwa”).
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Poetic Rationale-The Little Black Boy Literature Book Report/Review
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       This addition is in tandem with the aspirations of the younger generation of blacks. They say, “God sees the truth,” but how long is the man—the black man—to wait? The modern generation is in no mood to tolerate injustice, and racial inequality is a burning and sensitive issue. Metaphors will not provide any tangible solution for them. 
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Oedipus the King Analysis Literature Research Paper
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In Scene 1, Oedipus tells the head priest: “My zeal in your behalf ye cannot doubt; /Ruthless indeed were I and obdurate /If such petitioners as you I spurned”. He underlines that he has “zeal,” which means that he is passionately devoted to his people and that showing otherwise will make him a ruthless leader. He is devoted to helping his citizens escape their latest source of torment.
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