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    penguin pajama-pants and white tank-top. “Bye mom going to Laura’s love you”, Emily enthusiastically and quickly proclaimed, almost as if sarcastically and speaking in a runoff statement. Emily gave a quick kiss on the cheek to both her mother and father and raced out the door to Alivia’s…

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    slowly after banishing the only daughter who loved him dearly. Lear gives most of his kingship to daughters who are disloyal and care less for his wellbeing. Self knowledge and forgiveness is important in King Lear because it helps Lear grow as a character through recognizing his wrongs and through Cordelia’s healing love. Shakespeare stresses the importance of self-knowledge and forgiveness, when the main character endure hardships…

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    When observing the McCandless’s authoritarian family dynamic, I found that I was able to make a lot of comparisons with Chris’s relationship with his parents and the relationship I have with my own. For instance, my parents have extremely high expectations of me especially when it comes to academics. Bringing home excellent grades was a strict order that I was expected to follow. My parents also expect me to excel in extracurricular activities. I remember one time entering a karate tournament…

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    “Determination and motivation are vital in crossing boundaries” Determination and motivation are vital in crossing boundaries because to cross a boundary one has to have their heart set on something and the urge to achieve their goal or dream. “Born to Run’, an autobiography on Cathy Freeman and a documentary, “VillaWood Mums” show examples of how determination and motivation are vital in crossing boundaries. The people involved have experienced perseverance and struggle which afterwards comes…

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    There isn’t and will never be an exact number on how many people cross the border each day, however, it is estimated that a million people cross it on a daily basis. And a percentage of those individuals who cross the border are mothers; mothers who leave their children behind in hopes to providing more for their children while seeking work in the United States. In Enrique’s Journey, by Sonia Nazario, it demonstrates the physical, mental, and harsh conditions a single Central American mother,…

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    Sebastian has been my helping hand through the storm called life. When he came into my life I was four years old and he had his hands full. Not knowing what to expect, he was able to show me resilience. Even though Jason had taken over the role of my father at a very young age I don’t call him dad. I have gotten so used to calling him by his name that it has grown on me as a name but also as a meaning. Whenever I hear the name Jason I automatically think of a strong heartfelt person who balances…

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    They both had insecurities and Carolyn felt that Howard didn’t measure up to her own father financially and in social standing. She blamed Howard for everything, and yet, because of her insecurities, wouldn’t put herself in vulnerable positions to solve problems. It was easier to blame Howard. While Katie was growing up she felt triangulated with her mother against her father. Carolyn complained about her father enough that at a certain point Katie avoided her Dad. Later Carolyn triangulated…

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    adolescence, which includes individuality factors, family factors, environmental factors, school factors and association with peers. In Manuelito’s early life through to adolescent years he was exposed to violence and conflict in his family. His father was an alcoholic who was often violent when intoxicated. He traumatically witnessed his father’s outburst and physical aggression. Manuelito was also experienced acculturative stress due to the challenges of adapting to his new environment. As an…

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    Alice Sebold Biography

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    Wisconsin on September 6, 1963. She is the second child. While she was growing up, her house was filled with dysfunction. Her mother was an alcoholic, leaving her older sister to care for her. Sebold is the daughter of two academic parents. Her mother worked as a journalist for a small newspaper. Her father was a Spanish…

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    retribution for his own sons’ deaths. As a result, Tamora vouches to massacre Titus’ family for the revenge of her son’s death, causing a chain reaction for Titus to also seek revenge for the unjust deaths of his sons. The play present many different relationships between parents and children, especially through Aaron the Moor and Titus Andronicus.…

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