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    Hook. in E.ECummings poem “next to god of course america I” soldiers think they are fighting and later on be respected but the author writes otherwise, also in the story “The Deer at Providencia” Annie Dillard writes about a woman see a deer suffer, and later on in the story, compares it to a man who burned his face twice. E.E Cummings shows irony through the warriors and Annie Dillard shows irony through the Deer and Alan, and they both show irony in their situations with god. In Cummings…

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    American Sniper Thesis

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    American Sniper” is possibly the best action movie out there. This movie was directed my Clint Eastwood and is based on Chris Kyle’s autobiography published in 2012. “The American Sniper” did a great job of hitting all the core aspects of a thrilling war movie such as keeping the viewer engaged throughout the movie, establishing a bond with the main character, and creating a realistic experience of a soldier’s life. The film openly shared both struggles and victories. Bonded Brotherhoods were…

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    Violence is never the answer. It is a much heard phrase, however, these wise words are almost never followed. Violence seems like a fragile beast that no one has full control over. People, groups, and states all display acts of violence and the reasons why can vary. Some rely on violence when they feel as if they have no other option, and there are people whose basic instinct is to commit a violent act. The basic reasons violence exists is, because it is a potential option. It can be used as a…

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    War is beautiful. War is necessary. We must fight because we are right, and the enemy is wrong. When raised in a nation that is free, these three statements will be echoed until it is time to be shipped off to battle. There is no argument or resistance, only a generation of young men that believe their right is not to be free, but to die in hopes that their sacrifice will bring freedom to those they love. “Dulce et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen is a bitter contradiction about the common belief…

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    Adversity has the destructive capabilities of a wrecking ball. It can swing through our lives with little to no resistance and obliterate our will power. In the face of adversity is when one 's true character comes to light. We are left with the decision to either crumble before its weight or fend it off and establish ourselves as the gods of our own destiny. Adversity gives rise to heroism or cowardice. Achilleus confronts his adversities and overcomes them with the sheer power of his will…

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    The M6 Assault Rifle

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    position, the rifle will continue to shoot until trigger is released. On some M16s, such as the M16A2, if the rifle is set to auto and the trigger is depressed, the weapon will fire a three round burst. When the trigger is pulled in fire mode, the hammer is sprung forward, striking the firing pin, which strikes the primer, which ignites the powder. Gas from the explosion powers the projectile forward through the barrel. Near the end of the barrel, a small portion of gas escapes through the…

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    The main character in the poem is Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. Odysseus has been away from Ithaca for twenty years fighting wars and being lost at sea. He has left his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus back at Ithaca, and he is lonely without them. Homer describes Odysseus as having “Tear on tear brimming in his eyes.” This is showing that Odysseus is very emotional and…

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    Gears Of War 4

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    Gears of War 4 is a third-person, cover-based shooter developed by The Coalition and published by Microsoft Studios. Gears of War 4 continues the series' overarching story and is set 25 years after the events of the third installment. How does The Coalition's take on the franchise fare with the first Gears of War title on current-gen hardware? RISE OF PHENIX JR. First Minister of the reconstituted Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) Jinn walks across the stage and assumes her place behind…

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    McCartney. Additionally, McCartney’s influence came through his famous use of the ragtime and vaudeville styles in his music. His power in Pop music through these styles became evident in songs like “When I’m Sixty-Four”, “Honey Pie” and Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”. Despite McCartney’s influence, John Lennon has stood out to be the most influential musician after the Beatles breakup. Through him, other musicians like the Bee Gees have adopted his musical styles in their…

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    The Red Convertible Essay

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    told by Lyman, the younger brother. Him and his brother are native Americans living on a reservation during the time of the Vietnam war. Lyman and Henry have both lost their jobs, and on a whim, decide to buy a red convertible…

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