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    tale. The methods focused on a central characteristic, touchstone line, use of physiognomy, use of hyperbole, and use of incongruous or inappropriate details. The first method of central characteristic explained an overview of the character such as personality and occupation. The second method of touchstone line provided an impression such that it drew an image of the character. The third method of use of physiognomy focused on the details of character’s physical attributes because Chaucer…

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    Allyson Krohn Professor Scott Eng 333 02/04/2018 The Knight Vs the Pardoner The General Prologue in the Canterbury tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, there is a general introduction of the characters who are going to be competing to tell the best tale of the group. There are two characters that I would like to focus on, because they are quite the opposites; The knight and the Pardoner. The knight is the vision of a chivalrous knight and the pardoner being quite the opposite is known for swindling…

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    the Monk, Pardoner, and Nun through the use of satire and physiognomy. Chaucer represents religious hypocrisy in the General Prologue thorough the Monk's character. A typical Monk in the Middle Ages…

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    Understanding Fundamentals Patterns of Knowing in Nursing Nursing as a discipline, is accountable to numerous responsibility towards patient care, from managing and aiding to disease process to collaborating interdisciplinary teams, which requires foundational knowledge and critical thinking to delivery care. Florence Nightingale set the fundamental knowledge in nursing care and her doctrines laid the foundations for nursing practice. As Florence Nightingale initially set forth official secular…

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    The Classical School of Criminology is based on the assumption that individuals choose to commit crimes after weighing the consequences of their actions. Classical criminologists explain how individuals have free will. Such individuals can choose legal or illegal means to get what they want, their fear of punishment may deter them from committing crime. In addition, society can control behavior by making the pain of punishment greater than the pleasure of the criminal gains. The classical school…

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    Yes, we all say it, “I swear I don’t actually look like that” after we scroll through pictures we just took of ourselves. Or, we all know the satirical cartoons that pop up on our Instagram feeds depicting how great we look in the mirror but, when photos are taken moments later, we look almost unrecognizable. But don’t worry, it’s not your fault. Blame the most complex organ in your body, the brain. Our perception of ourselves changes based on what we observe in the mirror, how we…

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    are an essential part of the American culture. The tradition reflected in the story expounds on the aspects of the natural world by presenting the psychology, ideals, and customs of the American society. Irving successfully depicts the fresh physiognomies of America through…

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    rates on the institution will instantly decline, and faculty can begin to clean the older graffiti. Graffiti is highly illegal, and needs to be gridlocked desperately. With this grungy graffiti encompassing the outer barricade of the school, the physiognomy of the school will appeal very unprofessional and…

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    His study of physiognomy was one of the first studies of facial expressions and or emotions with photographs as visual aids. All of his images represented many expressions on the old man’s face. However all of these expressions were administered by electric shock by probing…

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    moonbeams, rests a dagger smothered in ruby blood. What malefactor could have committed such an insidious action? One only in possession of wickedness as pure as water. Her eyelids settle in a relaxed state, depicting an unforeseen serenity. Her physiognomy is tired, creased with lines of smiles and tears,as she appears to be at sleep, one would expect to hear shallow breathing. But, the only sound amidst the ashpxiating room, is that of a cat, crying while licking the girl’s frigid, unmoving…

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