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    Power is a strong word that can represent many aspects. Not only can it be defined by wealth and popularity, power can also be defined the ability to do something in a particular way, which can also lead to be able to control other’s opinions and perceptions. Therefore, power is a vital element to the society. However, power can lead to either positive or negative influences. These influences are portrayed in the novel “Animal Farm” and the graphic novel “Marked”. Written by George Orwell,…

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    adventurers had matured and experienced many violent situations, which made them worthy of wearing their hat. There is a cultural significance of the hat too. In England, it was normal for adventurers to be depicted in hats, which stood for wealth, power, and experience. No ordinary person should wear the hat until they are worthy, and this is why Jim has not yet worn the hat because he has not experienced a real adventure. The fact that the hat is in his hands suggest that he is about to…

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    authoritative position, it is very likely for them to be absorbed in their power, and thus, abusing it in a way that annoys their subordinates, at best. In other cases of abused power in history, people in powerful positions have exploited their power so that the people under their rule have been lied to, spied on, manipulated, and deprived of their most basic rights. Sometimes, a person in power can become so absorbed in their power that they fail to create a rational decision. When this…

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    supersedes all the power and commitment. It also supersedes bonds and authorities. The people are submissive to the box. Villagers respect and care for it. Over time, the population of the villagers increased, changing the wooden chips to slips of paper. The actual color of the box is not present since it’s getting old and stained. The tradition is what makes the box powerful. The black box represents the ultimate authority of the lottery, physical embodiment of tradition, and destructive power…

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    accepted social system, hence persuading the majority to oppress potential threat to their power and supporting the existing…

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    in government is vital to a stable and efficient society. A powerful leader, Franklin Roosevelt, once turned a society around when he told the deprived and starving population “ … Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us…”. Lord of the Flies is a dystopian novel where boys are stranded on an island and have to create their own society. While their society starts out promising it turns into a savage like environment as time goes on. The author of Lord of…

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    for it’s tormenter, had the situation come down to it. However, since Mutt was given control of the aquatic beast’s life, he considered it to be a weapon at his own disposal, rather than a living, breathing, being. He became intoxicated with his new power to the point where this legend of the ocean was just an expendable life, a tool to be used in the destruction of his enemies and…

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    Piggy Specs Analysis

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    completely. In William Golding’s Lord of The Flies, the schoolboys’ ability to maintain order is tested, with the option of resorting to savagery and turning against civil life and rescue. Piggy’s specs, a tool from civilization, became a tool for power, with the savages abusing its use. This shows that human nature corrupts order, even using tools meant for good towards evil. Piggy’s specs symbolize the degeneration of civilization through the use of the glasses. Piggy's specs symbolize the…

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    Once in a mystical land far away there lived a land unlike any other. This land was known for its strange creatures, mystical qualities and especially for its legendary powers that laid beneath. The inhabitants of the land lived in peace away from the outside world and free from all the ciaos along with it. That was all until one day when a strange man appeared onto this land. The people of the land welcomed the man with open arms and kind hospitality for they had not see anyone outside of…

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    was powerful and had fundamental parts that reflected the power and manipulation of men versus the power of women. He also demonstrated how vulnerable and weak women can be when danger or pleasing men becomes part of a routine. In the play Stanley was describe as the typical violent and possessive man that had control towards Stella. While his wife Stella was very vulnerable and did not had voice or opinion at home, which reflected the power of men in women behavior. Blanche Stella’s sister was…

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