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    behaved in such a way. Another theory identified is the rational choice theory, which the offender measures the risks and benefits in the decision to commit the crime through economic terms without truly considering any other factors like time, place, and possible punishment. To explain a real example at the agency some of the following facts have been altered to protect the clients involved for ethically purposes. Client A made the rational decision to steal another client’s several boxes of…

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    everyday based on what the reward will be and what the consequence are. But for an offender/criminal the reward is much greater than the consequence and/or punishment. Their choice is called the Rational Choice Theory. They rationalize that the reason they commit…

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    revised the theory of rational choice theory within the 17th century which saw the history of the European movement, the Enlightenment, which was heavily influenced by these thinkers. The enlightenment entailed of the conception of reason and rationality when discussing such things as criminality or even religion. Beccaria was specifically known as a criminologist due to his large input into rational theory and deterrence. The act of rational theory suggests criminals come to rational…

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    have tried to theory in particular was more significant than the rest. The rational choice theory may provide an answer as to why the disaster ensued. The rational choice theory is a key aspect of social sciences and it is viewed as a mode of reasoning. This particular theory provides an analysis of rational decision making based on an individual’s goals, beliefs and preferences. It assumes that individuals make rational decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit…

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    In the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, a boy named Pip grows up and experiences and learns about peculiarities, success, loss, love, and more throughout his life. On his journey Pip goes from being a common boy to an uncommon man while meeting a variety of people. Pip experiences his fair share of ups and downs, just like everyone else, but this gives him guidance that he can share with the twenty-first century. Based off of what Pip has learned in his life, he would most definitely…

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    As his name suggests Philip Pirrip, or Pip, was Charles Dickens own seed. Swathed in the desire to constantly improve the nature of who he is. Great Expectations follows this young Pip in his journey through time; as well as his journey to establish his own personal foundation in which he can stand upon. His very existence would be shaken upon meeting the cold Estella at a young age. Such a meeting had twisted Pip’s view of the world and would be his corrupt foundation for years to come. He had…

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    explored, often times the teratology effort is seen in a negative realm. Not all monsters are evil. Some monsters are forged out of necessity or survival. All monsters have a trace of humanity that dwells within them. Miss Havisham, from Great Expectations, is not the classic, run of the mill, everyday monster. Although, she is manipulative, deceptive, and just plain mean at times she does have human qualities. True, she turned out not to be Pip’s benefactor, but she gave him access to…

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    the negative ramifications of migration is when she reflects upon her father’s moving to Australia and his transformation into a “white” man. This occurs when Mr. Watts and the children begin to save Great Expectations from extinction and Matilda connects with characters from Great Expectations and applies them to her own life. The negative ramifications are shown in Matilda’s mental monologue about her father: The new job meant my father had more contact with the white Australians. His English…

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    Have you ever enjoyed a romantic comedy, Neapolitan ice cream, or a strawberry and banana smoothie? Just as these items are wonderfully blended together to create a delightful combination, Charles dickens Great Expectations mattered blending the three elements of comedy, tragedy, and grotesqueness. In his novel, the protagonist, Pip, goes on a quest of growing up and becoming a gentleman in London. As we go about our lives with all these mixed emotions and events, pip also endures the same while…

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    books do not necessarily mean that they are the best endings for novels. Characters may lose their traits and development, the mood can become disconnected at the end, or it just does not fit the plot of the story. This may be true about Great Expectations, written by Charles Dickens. At first, the original ending had Estella with a doctor while Pip remained single. A revised ending was written after the author’s friend conversed to him about it. It ended with the foreshadowing of a…

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