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    jealousy and killed not only Mary and James, But also himself. The Reader can gather from the way that Atwood wrote this story, that Mary just wanted to be a free spirit, and John was tired of his mundane life but to scared to change anything. The plot and style of her stories with the combination imagery makes the reader feel attached to the characters and grabs your attention. This is because Atwood adds conflict, drama, and descriptive words that provoke emotion. This is an effective writing

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    Oedipus The King Essay

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    While reading the plot of Oedipus the King and learning of Oedipus causing the death of both of his parents, you would consider that a pretty tragic event. But, if you ask Aristotle he may not fully agree with you. In Poetics, Aristotle goes into detail on what creates a true tragedy and what does not. In many ways, the work of literature, Oedipus the King, written by Sophocles is a good tragedy, but there are just a few things that limit it from being a complete tragic work. The two most important

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    share the theme of personal integrity and that all actions have consequences; however, there are several themes that are unique to each story that the reader can latch on to. The plot and storyline of Tennessee’s Partner are straightforward, but after reading Crane’s The Blue Hotel, one can imagine many different plots that could have taken place throughout the story. Through imagery, the reader can take what each author presents and let his or her imagination run wild; there is not a set feeling

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    Measuring Tree Density

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    The site used for this study of tree density was located at Beaver Island (42 57.856 ° N latitude and 78 56.720° W longitude). A Garmin GPS 48 was used to determine the starting coordinates we were in, and a phone GPS was also used to confirm the coordinates .The flags were used as point markers for the distances we measured. While the measuring tape was used to accurately measure the distance from one flag to the next, and also to measure the circumference of the trees we were interested in.

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    movie, Toy Story, is that when a person struggles with envy, they will consequently find themselves in difficult situations and as a result, will gain the opportunity to recognize their fault. This theme is revealed through various plot elements such as conflict, and plot chronology. Through the observation of conflict, one recognizes how Buzz and Woody’s relationship changes as Woody’s envy dies. In the initial stage of their relationship, conflict can be easily detected by the audience. This is

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    When you find yourself lost in the woods, it would be a good idea to remember all those episodes of Bear Grylls you watched while eating microwaved popcorn. Another idea is to not over think your situation. Yes, you are lost in the woods, but it is no time to freak out and drink your own pee. We learn in stories like “To Build a Fire” by Jack London, if a man thinks he is too big for his britches, he will die in a frozen tundra. This theme of Man versus Nature is a central point of Naturalistic and

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    time they are in the store. This creates a small argument between the girls and the owner, causing the young cashier to act suddenly in order to be the hero. The story A&P by Author John Updike is the best short-story because of its characterization, plot, and Climactic order all show a detailed, intense, and climactic build up of the power of desire.                 In A&P, the characterization is a key to the story, and a reason that it is the best short-story. The young cashier is instantly drawn

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    The Martian Patriotism

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    In The Martian (Ridley Scott, 2015), the plot’s predictability leaves the theme of patriotism and the difficulties of war feeling inauthentic. Scott once again uses the same exaggeration of American patriotism to advance a film’s plot like he did in Black Hawk Down (Ridley Scott, 2001), only this time Scott does it in the most unrealistic way imaginable. While it is reasonable for a leadership figure to receive backlash for leaving an American without a proper burial, the retaliation from the American

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    desiring peace are displayed in a film by Mel Gibson titled Hacksaw Ridge. In the film, Hacksaw Ridge, director Mel Gibson kept some events from The Battle of Okinawa the same but changed some of the events leading up to the film in order to set the plot and create sympathy for the characters The movie, Hacksaw Ridge, depicted true events from The Battle of Okinawa, that portray the real life events accurately. For instance, after the soldiers withdrew from the ridge and Doss stayed and “He personally

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    Have you ever wanted a movie about a bunch of kids beating the big man, and to top it off, with a catchy soundtrack? Well, Newsies directed by Kenny Ortega might just be the movie for you. Newsies has its ups and downs, but overall has an interesting plot with few bumps, fun characters with thick accents, and a beautiful set with some memorable music. Newsies takes place in 1899 New York and focuses on a group of kids, specifically Jack Kelly and David Jacobs, who try to make a living selling newspapers

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