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    “I’m ready for anything, sir,” Trent replied. With that, the troops were dispatched; one faction to the warehouse, the other to the mansion. Trent went with the warehouse unit first in order to help them find it. Since learning of the easier way to approach the warehouse, and no longer afraid of being seen, the soldiers were able to make it to their destination in no time, but Trent still thought they couldn’t possibly be there a moment too soon. Bursting through the back door that Trent…

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    Just War Theory

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    or collective." We must try for peace at all times. War is never a good thing, and we must try to avoid it. In fact Pope Francis once stated “We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death into life, to change hatred into love, vengeance into forgiveness, war into peace. Yes, Christ…

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    you about violence. But I am afraid you won't answer and you will catch up to me. Anyways let's go on with this note to you, violence. Why are you always at our house or door’s processing everyone? Why do you also affect our freedom in the united states? Why do you damage us emotionally, physically, and mentally? Violence, you always have to surround us everywhere we are. You are always with us on the streets, home, and even at school. You never leave a place on…

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    M 16 Research Paper

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    the Vietnam War and since then it has become one of the most famous rifles in modern history. When the Vietnam War started, soldiers needed a gun that was lightweight and reliable. At the time,…

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    and Winston Churchill responded to conflict in a manner that benefitted them and others. In Winston Churchill’s speech “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” he provides information about the war that is currently…

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    Violence In Oedipus

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    Fighting Fire with Fire Violence tends to be thought of as a way to worsen the problem instead of solving it. However, violence can also be a means to an end. Violence can be considered positive, as well as negative. In Oedipus the King by Sophocles, violence occurs throughout the play, and always leaves an important impact. Oedipus finds out the prophecy that Teiresias predicted is true. Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges his eyes out. Through Oedipus’ and Jocasta’s self-inflicted…

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    2. What was life like for Iowa soldiers--black and white-- in the Civil War? Iowa soldiers in the Civil War did not spend much time in actual combat. The article “Life of a Civil War Soldier” states that, on average, one day out of 30 was spent in combat. The rest of a soldier’s time, as stated in the Soldier Life video, was spent drilling with either a small group of men or the entire battalion, completing manual labor they were previously assigned to, or diverting their attention to some sort…

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    The Book Soldier's Heart

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    answer the question about was the war what Charley expected? Well he was really excited about being a part of the war. He was only 15 he lies about his age so he can enlist.charley's first war he watched many people die and he was certain he would not make it through the war. In his second battle he was suppressed how he was acting he was fighting with all his heart. In his fourth battle he is shot and is sure he is going to die this war was a famous enough war the battle of Gettysburg. Charly…

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    Fleming is a young teenager who dreams of feeling the triumph of war. He is very self motivated and has thoughts of the field of battle. Henry decides to leave his home and mother to join the Union Army. Henry has wants to be a hero like in the Greek myths, so he enlists in the Union Army. His reasons for wanting to win glory are not fully supportive, but all the cons and negatives do not bring him down. Amongst all the horrors of war and death none were in his thoughts nor does he try.…

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    Some people think jealousy is healthy between friends, but others say too much jealousy causes problems. In A Separate Peace, Gene is jealous of his friend Finny’s charm and charisma. John Knowles portrays Gene as a jealous character through his actions and thoughts. Knowles depicts Gene as a jealous character through his thoughts. Gene has always seen Finny as competition until he realizes “that there was and never could have been any rivalry between us” (Knowles 59). Gene has always had envy…

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