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    The Dragonborn/Dovahkiin a true nord and son of Skyrim. He has pale skin, blue eyes, and long blonde hair. He has a strong build to slay dragons and a voice as loud as a dragon. The Dragonborn was at the border of Skyrim a cold and bitter place whenever he was captured by the Imperials. The only thing he was trying to do was to return to his homeland, but got caught in the middle of a skirmish between the Imperials and the Stormcloaks. The Stormcloaks a rebellion against the Imperials lead by…

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    This month we had an assembly on animals. the speaker taught us about animals like a Bearded Dragon, a blue tongued lizard, and a kangaroo,carpet python, parrot, and a tarantula. She was very smart and taught us a lot. This is what I learned. The bearded dragon lives in the desert and changes color to cool off during the day or warm up at night. When they are hot they pant like dogs and breathe hard. At night when their cold, several dragons lay on top of each other to warm up. These dragons…

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    On Advising Sarah, the issue that arises is that will she be able to take legal action of breach of contract. We must first establish the elements of a contract; whether or not the agreement between the two parties had voluntarily intended to be legally bound; if there is a breach; and if she should pursue legal action. A contract can be known as an agreement between two or more parties consisting of an offer and acceptance. Can be done either orally or written but must be present to fulfil the…

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    “Intention” Sullivan merely stated he would not take less than $60,000 for the 40 acres of land. He never made a definitive commitment to a certain price, just a starting point from which to bargain. The is no contract between the two parties and Ball cannot hold Sullivan legally accountable to sell the land for $60,000. 3. Case 9.1 “Contract by Minor”…

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    the image of the ideal woman, a woman’s proper place in society, and lists some writings that will reinforce the cult of domesticity. It also goes into the four main principles that make up a true woman. The four main principles are stated as piety, purity, submissiveness, and domesticity. These views will not be accepted in modern times but in the 19th century this was the only way a woman should be looked upon. Many people tried to make sense of this gender role. They gave reasons such as…

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    understand the distribution of power in purity balls. The definition of conflict theory is looking at society as a system of limited power. Groups in society are trying to get more power. In conflict theory, you have owners and workers, owners have the most power and workers have the least power. When using conflict theory in the social structure of gender you find that the males are the owners and the females are the workers. Relating conflict theory to purity balls, in the social structure of…

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    Unit 7 Art Research Paper

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    with the cupids, has a lot of gold and wonderful gold throughout it. This piece has all the features of a Rococo vase. 2. Fete Galante is a French word that means “elegant entertainment” (Fiero 56). This could be a ball in a park setting, in a garden of an aristocrat, or a masquerade ball. I do not believe that this type of entertainment happened in contemporary society, it was reserved for the wealthy aristocrats. 3. Artist Greuze and Chardin’s paintings were of ordinary people performing…

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    Jane Austen's Persuasion

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    Events, such as purity balls, reinforce the idea that a woman must keep her body pure before marriage. Commonly, girls who have begun to menstruate are those of which that primarily attend the balls. At some balls, girls as young as four are allowed to attend. These children and young women make vows and sign cards promising to remain a virgin until marriage. At the balls, the fathers and daughters sign pledges to protect the chastity of the…

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    Pursuit Of Purity

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    Purity balls, purity pledges, and promise rings are forced upon young girls before they even know what sex is. The purpose of these is to make them promise to their parents and to God that they will be abstinent before they know what they’re doing. What charades as a fun father/daughter dance is the beginning of the sexualization of young girls and forcing beliefs into their heads. In the article Pursuit of Purity, the authors address the controversy about…

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    The story of Cinderella is well-known by most people, however, there are several versions of this beloved tale. The original story written down by the Grimm Brothers depicts a world where moral choices can affect your life in extreme ways, but it is Walt Disney’s 1950 cartoon version of Cinderella that most children think of when the story is mentioned. This version leaves behind both the question of morality and the bloody punishments, allowing children to enjoy an eye-catching, G-rated film.…

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