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    Rasha Diab, author of Shades of Sulh: The Rhetorics of Arab-Islamic Reconciliation, states that the literal definition of the word sulh means “reconciliation”, and that it “captures the practices, rituals, processes, and goals of sulh, a very old sociopolitical traditional reconciliation practice in the Arab world that relies heavily on mediation” and attempts to realize the people’s rights in any act of aggression (Diab 42). Diab asserts that not only does sulh discourse merge both judicial and…

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    Medea Betrayal Theme

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    After reading the Introduction of Medea, multiple themes begin to emerge. The most prominent theme is betrayal. Medea’s husband, Jason, betrays her when he abandons her and takes another wife. Medea feels a hatred for Jason and wants him to “pay” for the pain he has caused her. But Medea also betrays her children. Mothers are supposed to care for their children and do everything they can to make sure their children live and have the best life possible. Medea betrays her children by not living up…

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    In the 1600s the Native Americans and the European cultures collided. Which brought up many problems, such as cultural and religious differences and territory and climate problems. The readings “captivity” by Louise Erdrich and “Narrative of the life of Mary Jemison” by James E.Seaver demonstrated the complexity of cultures colliding by the two very different raised individuals. Being forced into learning the life of an average Native American. At this time Natives and Europeans have different…

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    “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” I disliked this quote, tragically ending “The Great Gatsby.” I had faith in the man who staunchly believed to recover his love affair with Daisy, diligently transformed himself from Gatz to Gatsby, and ceaselessly stared toward the green light. Similarly, I disliked Americanized Chinese foods upon my arrival to the land of American dreams. I loathed the syrupy sweet-and-sour sauce that envelops canned…

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    As a writer, John Steinbeck was incredibly conscious of social issues of his time. He portrays these bits of social commentary through certain archetypes within his writing, one of his most famous being Of Mice And Men. The novel portrays the hardships that characters had to struggle through in the 1930’s, internally and externally. The most obvious character with an internal struggle is that of Lennie Smalls. Lennie Smalls as a character who stands as a sort of posterchild as to how the…

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    Short Story Of Woodchuck

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    other fodder. Jeff was fully digested and was happily ensconced in the neck muscles of the woodchuck. But unexpectedly the woodchuck began to flee in a headlong dash through knee high grass. A glance thrown over the woodchuck’s shoulder revealed it’s pursuer, a menacing orange creature which was swiftly gaining ground. The terrified woodchuck made a desperate dive towards a hidey hole and began to scamper down it when the terrible orange beast hamstrung the woodchuck. The fox dragged the carcass…

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    footprints I had scribbled on the stones to negotiate the obstacle course. For a while I lost myself in the mindless frenzy—frantically running from rock to rock, deciphering my secret code and ignoring the arrows I’d put up to deceive any possible pursuers. I became so caught up in the game that I didn’t hear the quiet footfalls behind me. Someone was following me,…

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    not near nor wounds were found. He smelled the scent of them on either side of the field. He knew it would be a trap as they were being pushed down the small field into the apple orchard. There was no smell of “them”, he knew the wind was at the pursuers advantage. Luck was the way to get out of this, no one would survive this. He approached the others with caution. “Is everyone alright?” he asked as they all ducked low in the grass. “We are all fine.” the other male replied, with a deep…

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    Brandon Pelaez English : Book Report December 8 , 2015 Chasing Lincoln’s Killer This story is about the twelve day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth . The story takes place in Washington , everyone in the city is celebrating the fall of Richmond and the surrender of Robert Lee . There is always parties going on because of the recent events that have happened and John Wilkes Booth is sick of it. He can’t stand it anymore , he has…

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    Greek mythology was important in ancient civilisations and even today's world.Myths explain the gods/ goddess interactions and relations with mankind. These myths that the Greek citizens strongly believed in provide evidence of why things are how they are.One particullar myth that has continued to impact todays society is the story of Alpheus and Arthuesa because of their fatal flaws and consequences. The story of Alpheus and Arethusa is not your typical love story.The ending feels more like a…

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