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    A person’s third molars, or wisdom teeth, has always been a caused of debate and endless talks especially when to get it removed. When to remove wisdom teeth has been fought for a long period of time. There are some experts who would not resort to getting them out if they do not cause any problems at all, but there are also some who would rather opt to remove it at the soonest possible time to prevent future problems. But when should wisdom teeth be removed? We will have to answer that one…

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    Also referred to as the third molar, a wisdom tooth is one if the three molars in a human’s set of teeth. This is the final molar and most posterior of all molars. There are usually four wisdom teeth in all and they erupt during a person’s late teens or early twenties ranging from 17 to 25 years old. Each of these wisdom tooth is located on the four quadrants of the mouth. There are also rare instances where a person can have more wisdom teeth than the normal four, and these extra teeth are…

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    any one subject. Rather, even the inspired or passionate men of science require the rationality and the imaginative powers of those men of letters. Furthermore, in the year 1885, Matthew Arnold produced an essay called “Literature and Science” that shows the necessity of literature in education and society. During his time period, the majority of the population was in pursuit of studying what life is made of, how the elements of nature interact, and how these elements move through space and…

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    The Hobbit Research Paper

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    At the University of Oxford, Tolkien served as a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English Language and Literature. Tolkien’s keen interest and emphasis for Anglo-Saxon literature and philology is evident in his trilogy, The Lord of the Rings as well as The Hobbit. Tolkien had a deep understanding of multiple Indo-European languages such as Old English, Old Norse, Finnish, Old High Herman, and several others, demonstrating a vast philological foundation to work from when it came to creating his own…

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    Literature Matters One cannot just pick up a book and not expect to learn something. This is true of literature in all aspects. Literature is not just about poetry and short stories; it is about history, culture, and adventure. Every single time we engage in reading we are giving ourselves the opportunity to learn something we have yet to experience. Literature matters, and when one embraces what literature has to offer with an open mind and a sense of readiness you are privileging yourself to…

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    For instance, I brought modern literature to England during my lifetime, since I combined different cultures and classic literary traditions, and refined them. That is how something should be made new. We don’t need an Anthology, filled with poets wandering around nature contemplating their lives, nature or the lowly. Lets stop being personal, and maybe literature will have a chance, just look at how influential my political satires are, and will…

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    Classical literature is studied today because of how it connects to different events in one’s life. Works of Shakespeare and Sophocles continue to grow and reveal new information to current generations, allowing students studying their works to connect to themes in the classics that are relevant to situations happening in peoples’ lives. The play truly showcased how older, classical compositions are still relevant to this day, despite the gap between years. St. James Academy’s performance of Get…

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    Literature is one of the most valuable assets of human beings. The art of writing has been around since before human civilizations, and like humans it has evolved. Some take for granted the ability to read and write for it is a privilege many individuals do not have. With literature, the reader can travel through time, go to a different place by a flip of a page, or even learn a different language. Literature is important for so many different reasons, including, but not limited to, historic…

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    An Essay Aabout Pagan Beliefs and Believers in Purgatory Throughout this Fall semester’s Western Literature class, I have had the opportunity to read a variety of ancient books, poems, plays, and essays. Throughout my time in this class, the assigned readings have broadened my knowledge of forgone cultures by requiring me to read a variety of works by authors I would have otherwise never read. Specifically, works such as the Odyssey, Aeneid, and the Divine Comedy have broaden the spectrum of…

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    "A work of literature must provide more than factual accuracy or vivid physical reality... it must tell us more than we already know." - E. M. Forster. This suggest that literature is successful when it reveals truths, even if it's not completely real. The part in the quote that states "it must tell us more then we already know." Shows that books and stories should expand are knowlege and the way we think. There are many books and stories that prove this. Washington Irving's 'The Adventure of…

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