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    focused on the greatness of man and went on to tell stories of how women were the weaker sex. Since both Anthony and Stanton did not see the bible as motivation for women in particular, they created their own bible which they called, but it was deemed blasphemy and received only bad reviews because of how many people it angered. Anthony requested President Roosevelt to ask of Congress that they give more power to the women, although he did not grant this…

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    Tartuffe is a theatrical production that is written and was first produced by Molière in 1664. It follows the story of a Parisian by the name of Orgon who happens to be the patriarch of a wealthy and influential family whose world is turned upside down when he decides to shelter a stranger by the name of Tartuffe. The events begin to unravel after Lady Pernelle who is Orgon’s mother chastises him for the sinfulness and depravity of his household; claiming no one recognizes the piety and holiness…

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    In order to have a thriving colony, you need to have resources. Winthrop and his followers did not bring enough food to feed all 1,000 settlers, so they had to farm, fish, and hunt (Morgan 50). The land was ideal for farming and raising cattle, and they were on a peninsula, so they could easily fish and catch lobsters. In England, hunting was mainly a recreational activity but in New England, it was necessary for life. Winthrop was skilled at shooting, and now that it was not an indulgence but a…

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    they cowards that’s why they tried to set me up, had b*tch a*s niggas on my team so indeed they wet me up, but I’m back reincarnated." Many believers take this statement to suggest Tupac was reincarnated as Makaveli. Another song he wrote was “Blasphemy”, the lyrics were: “I'm contemplating thoughts, wondering the thought to go, Brotha getting shot coming back resurrected.” Here, a direct statement about coming back is made. One last song was “Only Fear of Death”, the lyrics were: “Never will I…

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    In literature, there were not many examples of women that refused to adhere to the status quo. We have plenty of men and women who wrote for the continuation of the male hierarchy. There were some, however, that decided to write in opposition to the norm. Christina Rossetti, for example, wrote a poem titled “No, Thank You, John” which criticizes the marriage system and indirectly becomes a proponent to the concept of the new woman. A new woman is considered to be independent, educated, and…

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    Whilst often being regarded as the birthplace of contemporary theatre, Ancient Greece did not consciously create theatre or define it as such. Branded as agon, the theatre of the time encompassed the notion that religion and religious practice, as an intrinsic part of ancient Greek culture, is the fundamental motive and intention for performance. As a result of such, Greek theatre in the capital, Athens, was performed as a part of a celebration of the god Dionysus – a festival entitled the City…

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    Society’s Stereotypes Women belong in the kitchen, and Jews are cheap. African Americans are criminals, and Asians are geeks.The poor, of course, are lazy. Media portrays people from all walks of life in many different ways, painting them in ways that are not always true to reality. When watching a movie, the majority of police are white men, and most women stay home raising their children. Gender and racial stereotypes also play a significant role in today’s society. Race has been influencing…

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    Section 2: Short Answer (5 pts. ea.) Please answer the questions below in 1 or 2 sentences. 1. What is the typological significance of the supper of the lamb in Exodus 12:8-11? The typological significance of the supper of the lamb is that of Christian sanctification. The character of the believer is to align with the character of God, and to “eat” of the lamb in its entirety means to establish a “complete” relationship with Christ, the Lamb of God. 2. How would you answer the apparent…

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    The year 1954 until the year of 2016 has been 62 since the start of the civil right movement. Those 62 years has made various strides and advancements in society including: politics, technology, and economics. The dynamics of the United States has changed tremendously since 1954. A major stepping stone in the whole movement was Martin Luther King, Jr. He was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement until his tragic death, April 4, 1968 . African Americans has increased their numbers in polling…

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    high priest yelled, “I order you to tell us under oath before God whether or not you are the Christ.” Jesus replied, “You said so.’” Then the high priest tore his tattered robes and said to the crowds, “You have now heard this unutterable blasphemy; tell me your opinion?” They replied, “He deserves to a terrible death!” Then they spat in his face and struck Jesus. Peter was sitting outside in the gathering area. One of the maids came to him and said, “You were with Jesus the…

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