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My Country Essays and Term Papers
Educational ChallengeBecause I come from Puerto Rico, there are many academic challenges that I face in preparing to attend a University in the United States. Perhaps the largest of these challenges is from the language barrier. I have grown up always speaking Spanish with my friends and family in my country. Of ...
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"Schlesinger's Canon Vs. My High School's Canon"In school, whether it be at the high school or college levels, there are
usually lists of books thought as being essential reading. Arthur M.
Schlesinger, Jr.--a Pulitzer Prize winning historian--calls this list in his
book The Disuniting of America, a "canon" or "canonical literature." A ...
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A Mere Girl- Saint JoanThe Power of Moral and Spiritual Courage- Saint Joan There is no such thing as a simple life, only a life that’s never been truly lived. Within the life of every soul there often comes a time when self value is considered. How valuable can one possibly be? Unfortunately, the conclusions are ...
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A Story About Seeing NOFXOn November 26th I went to the Stone Pony in New York to see another of my favorite bands, NOFX. NOFX is a punk-ska band. Punk meaning fast paced drumbeats and quick singing and ska meaning a song played with trumpets. The band members are Fat Mike (vocals, bass), El Hefe (guitar, trumpet, ...
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Cultural Synopsis: The PhilippCultural Synopsis: Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is the only predominantly Christian nation in Asia and has a unique heritage of Malay, Spanish, and American cultures. Ruled by Spain for nearly 330 years until 1898, its cultural characteristics are today in some ways more like those ...
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Cry, The Beloved CountryThe book "" by Alan Paton is a book about agitation and turmoil of both whites and blacks over the white segregation policy called apartheid. The book describes how understanding between whites and blacks can end mutual fear and aggresion, and bring reform and hope to a small community of ...
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My Antonia 3One person’s dream is another person’s nightmare. The book, ”My Antonia” written by Willa Cather, tells of the last segment of Antonia's life. In the final book, Jim wonders whether the life that is right for one is ever right for two.” My thesis is in the case of ...
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How World Conflict StartI would be talking about how world conflict begin. My opinion, on world conflict, is about "two different opinion of
individuals or group." This is shown from World War 1 of Serbia and the Central Powers, United States and Serbian in Kosovo, and domestic affairs within are nations. I will ...
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My Antonia: A ReviewMy Antonia has been called nostalgic and elegiac because it
celebrates the past. The inscription on the title page of My Antonia is a
quotation from Virgil: "Optima dies... prima fugit." This sentence, meaning
"the best days are first to flee", helps incorporate all the elements of
the novel I ...
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The Country Of The BlindHamlet’s Ghost In the Shakespearean time period people believed in ghosts and reported them, so it makes sense that Shakespeare would write about a ghost appearing in the play. There is plenty of evidence in the play to prove that the ghost is real.In the first act the ghost appears to two ...
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Personal Writing: My Friend's Death From AIDSWhile thinking about an important event that became a turning point
in my life, my thoughts were drawn to the death of an old family friend,
I'll call Jim. Jim's death from AIDS has made me think about life and how
important it is to be aware of such a deadly disease. Funding for research
and ...
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"Muddle In A Puddle": Comparison Of Essay To My LifeWhile reading the essay "Muddle in a Puddle," some very colorful images
came to my mind about what I have done in my life that compare to this
particular piece. Of all the times I have embarrassed myself by sticking my
foot in my mouth, or by making a fool of myself by playing with a strange ...
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Cultural Synopsis: The PhilippCultural Synopsis: Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is the only predominantly Christian nation in Asia and has a unique heritage of Malay, Spanish, and American cultures. Ruled by Spain for nearly 330 years until 1898, its cultural characteristics are today in some ways more like those ...
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Letter To The FrontGoethe-Str. 34
10115 Berlin, Germany
Feburary 25th, 1916
Dear Mom and Dad,
Hi Mom and Dad, how are things on the farm? Have you heard from Laura yet? She still hasn’t wrote me anything since I left for the war. Are the kids doing ok? They arent giving you any trouble are they? Before I ...
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Creon TransfigurationAntigone, which was written by Sophocles, is possibly the first written play that still exists today (www.imagi... 1). There is much controversy between who the 'tragic hero' is in the play. Some people say Antigone, some say Creon, others even say Heamon. I believe Creon displays all of the ...
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Politics in AmericaThere have been several factors that have influenced my opinion on different political matters and politics itself. Factors such as media and family have all played a part in my political point of view. I am currently neutral when it comes to politics, I do not side with republican nor do I side ...
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Steve BikoIn the film, Cry Freedom, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough an important and influential character is Steve Biko because he stands up for his rights. Biko, a black man, is considered a threat as a political activist by the white ruled government in South Africa. As a result he is officially ...
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Being FamousI think there are many good things about being famous. Firstly, you wiil be well known with your talents and you will have many fans that always love and support you with cordiality. Secondly, you can profits from it and your monthly income is double or triple than the normal. Besides, there are ...
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My FatherMy Father
My father was a self-taught mandolin player. He was one of the best string instrument players in our town. He could not read music, but if he heard a tune a few times, he could play it. When he was younger, he was a member of a small country music band. They would play at local dances ...
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Reaction to My Father’s ShadowReaction to My Father's Shadow
"My Father's Shadow" is a story of regret, denial, and coming full circle. Told from the point of view of an adult, it tells in excruciating detail the story of a child coming to hate and despise her father at a very young age, and then as an adult realizing ...
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