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    wrote many works demonstrating her beliefs in hopes to evoke change for women’s rights. Mary Wollstonecraft’s political pamphlet, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and her novel, Maria both criticize men for using their desires to objectify women, thus preventing them from having any agency. However, Maria’s Maria hints that understanding…

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    West Side Story Analysis

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    compromise this perfection. But Maria inevitably encourages Tony to save it because her and Tony’s heroic nature tells them they must. Maria does so by warning Tony how the upcoming rumble could jeopardize the world they have worked so hard to create, therefore becoming the reason why Tony attempts to stop the fight. This places part of the blame in Maria’s hands, proving that it takes more than Tony to create this tragedy. With these elements put into place by Tony and Maria, the falling action…

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    The classic tale of two star crossed lovers, and no, not Romeo and Juliet, but close, West Side Story. Through music and dance, the homes of American families in the 1950 have been introduced to a modern story of Romeo and Juliet, except instead of the Capulets and Montagues, it’s the Puerto Ricans and the Anglo-Americans. The migration of Puerto Ricans to the United States in the 1950s led to an influx of new community members and as a result, another component of diversity in the “melting…

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    other. Even with this, Maria, little sister to the leader of the Sharks, and Tony, a former member of the Jets, fall in love. There are many reimaginings of this book, but one movie in particular best interprets the movie’s plot and core values. The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride follows two rival prides, the Outsiders and Simba’s pride. These two prides, set apart by hate, are home to two lions fated to fall in love: Kiara and Kovu.…

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    later erupt into a rival between the teenage members of two gangs. Maria is newly arrived to the violence that surrounds her brothers life Bernardo, who’s the leader of a gang called the “Sharks.” Although Bernardo’s girlfriend, Anita, countlessly warned Maria to not fall in love with Tony, who is a member of their enemy gang called the Jets, Anita feels this instant connection with Tony as soon as they meet at a dance. Tony and Maria began meeting in secret and planned to run away together,…

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    Maria Dynamite

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    Maria Félix (María de los Ángeles Félix Guereña) was a Mexican film actress and singer during the 1940’s and 1950’s. She was born in Álamos, Sonora, Mexico on April 8, 1914. Maria was one of sixteen children born to Bernardo and Josefina Félix. Although, Maria’s mother had sixteen children only twelve survived. Maria was the ninth child born to her parents. Her father, Bernardo, was a merchant who decided to become a military officer and secretary of Hacienda. Her mother, Josefina,…

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    Ava Maria

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    1. What was the client’s intent for this project?* Developed by the founder of Domino’s Pizza, Ava Maria is a 4,000-acre secluded, self-sustained town. The municipality has two parks, a church, Catholic university, golf course, water park and 1.7 million square feet of downtown retail space. This community has twice been named a Top 50 Master Planned Community. By working with Davey, Ava Maria sought to diversify their landscape, emphasize high-quality execution and achieve a cohesive…

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    Maria Agnesi

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    Maria Agnesi was a brilliant mathematician and philosopher. She was one of the first women to make many contributions to mathematics. In this essay, I will be discussing her life and contributions to mathematics. Maria Gaetana Agnesi was born on May 16, 1718 in Milan, Italy. She had a very wealthy family, who in turn gave her the best tutors. While at a young age, she had learned 5 different languages. Growing up, Agnesi's father was proud of her wealth, so he would invite over intellectual…

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    Hagia Maria

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    Hagia Sofia vs. Al-Azhar Mosque In this writing i will compare two structures, Hagia Sophia which is in Istanbul,Turkey and Al-Azhar Mosque it is in Cairo,Egypt. Hagia Sophia was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the old city center of Istanbul's historic peninsula between the years AD 532-537.Hagia Sophia is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture although,is a structure that influence the synthesis of Pagan, Orthodox, Catholic and Islam.First and foremost , it has an…

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    Maria Moreno Monologue

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    The children startled and scared, both turned to look at Maria, but did not say a word. Maria Moreno: It’s Ok you can tell me anything, no one will ever hurt you both again. The children faced Maria and begin to move their lips, but no words or sounds came out, only a slight whisper. Maria Moreno: Sweetie I can’t hear you. What’s that? Maria leaned closer to the children, she wanted to hear what they were trying to say, but could still not make out what they were saying. When all of a…

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