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The second scene of the tripartite first act of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross appears to start just as suddenly as the first scene ends, taking place in the same setting, the action simply cutting from Levene and Williamson across to Moss and Aaronow. This is typical of American writers of the time, and Mamet does not tell us many physical aspects of the scene, leaving much of the setting as minimal or complex as the reader/actor wishes. The quick…

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“A Gift” by Rahila Gupta

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The passage "A Gift" by Rahila Gupta depicts a memory of a man reflecting about a relationship. It is a bitter and sad memory, as it starts off by describing the woman as an 'ultimate egoist' who does not have the right to give him 'the gift'. The whole passage only uses pronouns when referring to the woman, giving a sense of detachment, further reinforcing his anger towards her. The passage portrays how everything, especially relationships, cannot be forced or…

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Ghost of the Future

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I was surprised to witness Scrooge's first signs of repentance and guilt, which are shown almost immediately after recalling his childhood fantasy. As Scrooge dries his eyes with his cuff the spirit asks him what is troubling him, to which Scrooge replies "There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something that's all". Further on in the book whilst the ghost of Christmas Present is visiting Scrooge they…

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Genetic and environmental factors affecting intelligence

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AO1: The genetic approach to explaining performance on intelligence tests has controversially claimed that intelligence may be passed from one generation to another. The main source of evidence for this area has been twin studies which compare the concordance rates for IQ scores for Mz and DZ twins. Another area of research has been looking at family relatedness and concordance rates on intelligence tests. MZ twins are identical twins and have the same genetics as each other so if intelligence…

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Gender and the Manga Industry

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Gender and the Manga Industry The manga (aka comics) industry makes up about 40 percent of all publications in Japan. In fact, Japan`s comics industry is probably the largest in the world. Whether is is sci-fi, adventurue, baseball, romance, gourmet cooking or S&M, one can always find a manga catered to his or her personal interests. Coming from a western perspective, where comics were traditionally written for boys, it intrigues me how important a role mangas play in the Japanese…

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Gangs in South Central Los Angeles

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Gangs run the streets in South Central Los Angeles. They are respected, dangerous, and feared by all who are not involved in gang activity. Two major Los Angeles gangs are the “Bloodz” and the “Crips”. These two gangs are professionals at what they do such as murder, drug trafficking, and avoiding law enforcement. Protecting their territory and fellow gang members resulted in one hundred twenty eight homicides in South Central Los Angeles (Tamara). Gangs run all across the country and…

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The Challenge of Online Gaming Addiction: A Growing Concern.

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In recent years, several studies have demonstrated that at least a small group of gamers has trouble controlling their online video game playing. Excessive amounts of time spent on playing online video games can be severely disruptive to school, work, and “real life” social contacts. It seems that online games, especially multiplayer online role playing games, are more often associated with video game addiction. Drawing parallels to other industries–such as gambling–which are heavily regulated, the issue of social responsibility of…

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Bathsheba Everdene: Materialistic Desires and Maturing Perspectives

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In the pages of Thomas Hardy's "Far from the Madding Crowd," the protagonist Bathsheba Everdene embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery and maturation. The novel intricately weaves the tapestry of Bathsheba's character, exposing the complexities that shape her desires, responsibilities, and relationships. As we delve deeper into her narrative, a nuanced portrait emerges, illustrating her evolution from a woman driven by materialistic aspirations and societal expectations to one molded by the crucible of life's challenges. The Contrasts in Bathsheba's…

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The Funeral Blues: A Heartfelt Exploration of Loss

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The category "Funeral Blues" instantly hints at a somber tale of loss and grief, as the word "Funeral" carries the weight of death. The additional word "Blues" evokes a sense of melancholy, reminiscent of the mournful tunes in Blues music. The poem creates a negative atmosphere, portraying the narrator's deep emotional turmoil. In "Funeral Blues," the narrator, a grieving female, has suffered the profound loss of a cherished loved one. The urgency in the words, "Stop all the clocks," suggests…

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Frederick Douglass’ Dream for Freedom

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This paper traces the life of the black abolitionist activist Frederick Douglass.Frederick Douglass' Dream for Equality Abolition stopped Frederick Douglass dead in his tracks and forced him to reinvent himself. He learned the hard central truth about abolition. Once he learned what that truth was, he was compelled to tell it in his speeches and writings even if it meant giving away the most secret truth about himself. From then on, he accepted abolition for what it was and rode…

Slavery And Freedom

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Frankenstein Essay

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What relevance does this statement have for us in the 21st century? Most people have heard the word 'Frankenstein'. Many have not read the book or seen the film and therefore associate the name with the monster and so the fiend of the story could, in theory, be Victor. This essay seeks to explore whether Frankenstein has any relevance or not in the 21st Century or whether the notion of monsters is now outdated. During the time when Mary Wolfstonecraft Shelley…

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Explanations for Gender Health Inequalities

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"Gender refers to the way men and women think and behave as a result of learning in society" (Senior, M et al (1998) Pg 129) Gender is best explained as how a person fits into society and its expectations of that individual as either male or female, sex is the biological difference. The way we are raised has the potential to affect health due to the values and beliefs that are contained by that person. Whether an individual is born…

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The Organizational Form of Busines

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Forms of Business Organization The organizational form of business is important in many ways: It outlines the opportunities to generate additional resources; Determines the span of control; Ensures partners’ (including possible investors, suppliers and different governmental agencies) trust; Determines the liability of the owners. The Case of Far Horizon is quite difficult. On one hand, the manager has outgoing plans for expansion of its business. The creation of convenience center demands serious investment. Calculating the revenue from Restaurant and…

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Foreign Exchange Hedging

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Hedging is one of the various ways that major economies can employ to cope up with a financial loss that may take place. There are a couple of reasons why it is important to hedge foreign exchange. The first reason has something to do with the instability of the economy. The condition of a country's foreign exchange is dependent upon the social or political condition that exists in the country. For instance, if the current condition in the state sees…

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Flood risk of a local river

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Fieldwork is the process of obtaining information by personally collecting primary data, such as measuring wind speed. Research involves using media such as the internet and newspapers to obtain information. The small river in which we investigated flood risk was Loughton Brook, a river which originates from a spring in Epping Forest, runs out through Staples Road overflow pond and through a highly urbanised area of Loughton, eventually joining the River Roding. It varies in width from 0.7m to 2m…

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Five Year Career Development Plan

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Career development plan helps to identify your strengths and area where to develop your career, “The traditional definition of career development is focussed on the goal of preparing for the world of work” (Hennequin, 2007, p 568). Sometimes some people would fail to achieve success because of the lack of hard work and due to improper implementation of the skills and knowledge. The key skills like self-motivation, independent learning, effective time and money management and self -promotion gives a goal…

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Critical Techniques of Consultancy

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In addition to these seven critical skills of consultancy, Block identified five techniques that are useful in streamlining consultancy. Peter block, in Flawless Consulting stipulates the use of the following prescribed approaches in order to succeed in the endeavor of consulting. These proposals are in the form of step to be taken in succession. First is entry and contracting stage. This addresses the first contact with the client about the project. In the case one is independent they would directly…

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King Lear’s First Scene: Foreshadowing Play’s Themes & Imagery

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In Lear's very first scene, many of the play's basic themes and images are presented. The consistent imagery of eyesight and of "nothing," familial and social ties and the slow but gradual dissolution of Lear's kingship all make their first appearances in the first few lines of Shakespeare's play, as perfect examples of the foreshadowing of the rest of the book.* The idea that an otherwise powerful and politically strong monarch could simply forfeit all rights to the throne would…

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The Fine Line between Police Discretion and Corruption

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In today’s law enforcement agencies there is a fine line between discretion and corruption. Imagine that you are a police officer, you pull over a car that you suspect is driven by someone who has had too much to drink. Upon reaching the window you find that it’s an old friend from school. Do you take him to jail or do you take him home? Police officers have the power to make this decision. In the world of the officer…

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New housing in Bournemouth: Greenfield or Brownfield sites?

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The aim of this piece of coursework is to find out where Bournemouth should build their new houses, on Greenfield sites or Brownfield sites. Hypothesis 1: Both Brownfield and Greenfield sites will be needed if Bournemouth is to meet its target for new homes in the next ten years. Discuss. Hypothesis 2: More people, over 50% will prefer for new houses to be built on Brownfield sites. Hypothesis 3: There is not enough Brownfield sites to build all the homes…

House And Home

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Presentational Devices in Shrek for Parodying Various Film Genres

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When we watch different films, we can tell from the starting of the movie to evaluate what "type" of film it's going to be. For example, when you watch a James Bond movie you can tell its going to be action/adventure because right at the start, you see James Bond in a short clip blowing something up or doing something that makes it look like an action scene, then the James Bond music starts, which has loud sound affects and…

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Fifth Business- The Death of Boy Stauton

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A discussion of the supression of guilt in "Fifth Business" by Robertson Davies.Guilt can only be suppressed for a limited time before it comes out in unwanted ways. In the novel Fifth Business by Robertson Davies, Boy Staunton -a successful business man with a polished appearance but a tortured soul- took the ultimate plunge into his death. His decision was not merely his own, but was influenced by a team of hands that helped push him to his destiny. First…

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Feminism as an ideology

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Feminism as an ideology is one which generally believes in the undervalued status of women in society. It has four main strands; Radical, Liberal, Marxist and Black Feminism. All of these strands of feminism provide a slightly different picture of how they believe society should be, and specifically the role of females in society. Joan Smith, whom is involved in the title of this essay, is a radical feminist; the title of her book 'Mysogynes' meaning 'the fear and hatred…

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Was the English Church in need of reformation before the th century?

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The Reformation of the 16th century was a movement within Western Christianity that removed the church of medieval abuses to restore the practices that the reformers believed conformed with the Bible and the New Testaments model of the church. This led to a break between the Roman Catholic Church and the reformers whose beliefs and practices came to be called Protestantism. However was there a need for this too take place? With the benefits of hindsight we can now form…

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Atwood’s Offred: Character or Mouthpiece?

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'The Handmaid's Tale' clearly demonstrates elements of Atwood's ideas such as gender politics and concerns with the environment. How far Atwood manipulates the characters in order to express her ideas will be explored and whether this makes Offred an implausible character. The narrative style used in the novel, a discontinuous and short-scened structure with time shifts, echoes the concept of a memory. The narration often delves into the past as Offred remembers her life before the oppressive theocracy was set…

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Analysis of Scott Thomas’ “Lt. Privet’s Love Song”

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Genres, as systems of classification, are means of strategic control. Within the field of literature, the continuous division of literary works into different genres leads not only to the classification of literary works and texts but also to the imposition of values and ideals to the individuals who adhere to works belonging to a specific genre. Through genre categories [e. g. Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Horror etc], those in control of the modes of production control both the reader and…

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Fanon’s Three Stages Related to the Indigenous People of Chiapas

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This paper discusses Frantz Fanon's three stages to national culture; assimilation, self discovery, and revolution, as related to the struggle of the campesinos of Chiapas.Fanon's Three Stages Related to the Indigenous People of Chiapas The passage Shadows of Tender Fury by Subcommander Marcos of the Zapatista Army explains that the people of Chiapas are currently facing a period of revolution. The Zapatista army (consisting of Chiapian campesinos) has risen to combat the intolerant system of oppression by the Mexican government…

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Failure to Thrive

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Abstract Failure to thrive refers to children whose current weight or rate of weight gain is significantly lower than that of other children of similar age and gender. The difficulty lies in knowing what rate of growth is expected for any individual child, since many factors, including race and genetics, may influence growth. Failure to thrive is believed to affect up to 5 percent of the population but is most common in the first six months of a child's life.…

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The Limits of Facts in Proving a Statement

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Throughout our lives we enter a journey in order to gain knowledge and, hence discover what justified true belief is. The word 'fact' is often defined as a piece of information presented as having objective reality. 1 Furthermore, the word 'fact' often connotes that there is a substantial amount of truth, and some would even go as far as saying that facts are almost synonymous with truths. If facts by themselves never prove or disprove a statement, then we would…

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Ancient Greece Play ‘Wasps’ by Aristophanes

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While the 'Wasps' is largely considered as one of the "old comedies," it does however appear to be making subtle attacks on various people associated with the Wasps. For example, by observing the behaviour of Philocleon we see that Aristophanes is discreetly satirising the judicial system of Attica in this period. The opening of the Wasps informs the audience of a monster of sorts living in the entrapped house we see on stage. This "monster" however is later revealed to…

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What Extent Does Miller Present Proctor As a Hero In the Cruicible?

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In this essay I aim to find out if John Proctor is a man with all the necessary qualities to be considered a hero, or if he has too many bad points and is to be considered a non-heroic man. In my essay I will show that the good qualities (in my view) outnumber the bad. John Proctor is seen to be mentally strong by holding off the inconvenience of Abigail Williams. He refuses to give in to her demands,…

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The Unprecedented Nazi Revolution of Power

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The Nazi revolution of power was as extraordinary as it was unique. It was a revolution that placed the 'unknown soldier' or the 'nobody of Vienna' in charge of government in one of Europe's most powerful countries. It had not been too long before, that Adolf Hitler had been in prison and it had not been too long before, that the Nazi party was a fringe party on the edge of the political spectrum, which most people considered to be…

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Optimizing Convenience Stores: Strategies for Success

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Introduction: The Heart of Retail Convenience Convenience stores, with their unique commercial properties, stand at the forefront of the retail industry globally. These establishments, open 24/7, cater to the fast-paced lifestyles of consumers, offering a limited yet high-turnover selection of convenience products. As we delve into the exploration of convenience stores, we uncover the significance they hold in the retail tapestry. Their ability to provide "fill-in" purchases and quick in-and-out shopping experiences positions them as a crucial player in the…

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Exploring Sexuality in “Taming of the Shrew”

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A study of human sexuality in Shakespeare's play, "Taming of the Shrew"."Exploring Sexuality in "Taming of the Shrew" Human sexuality underlies many of the happenings of "Taming of the Shrew." It affects the conflicts, theme, and resolution of the play. It becomes evident throughout the play that sexual behavior denotes whether a character is thought of as good or evil (not necessarily good evil as meant in conventional terms, but rather as a "nice" character versus a "waspish" or "mean'…

Sexuality

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Explore the importance of narratives in Ed Sheerans Music Videos

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The Objective of all narratives within a music video is to sell the artist and the music they produce. Over time, music videos have changed dramatically, rather than simply showing the artist singing, modern day videos have developed in depth narratives and storylines that grab the target audience attention. Music videos tie in with Richard Dyer’s theory that stars are commodity, the narrative is in place to entertain the target audience making them more likely to buy the music and…

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An Exploration of the Utilization of Writing Style in The Stranger

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American author Raymond Chandler once stated, "The most durable thing in writing is style, and style is the most valuable investment a writer can make with his time." The writing style that an author uses is many times, in a sense, what characterizes a book or novel. When an author is writing a piece of literature, he or she always takes into consideration the type of writing style that will be used in the work. Writing style is a literary…

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An Exploration into the Representation of Families in British Sitcoms

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The purpose of my exploration is to scrutinise whether family stereotypes within the media are merely exaggerations, or whether they are accurate observations. I have focused mainly on sitcoms as they are known for their absurd situations and characters, but they have a hint of truth to them at the same time. I narrowed this exploration down to three famous British sitcoms: Outnumbered, Only Fools and Horses and The Royle Family. I mainly wanted to challenge the viewpoint that all…

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Influence Communication and Interpersonal Interactions

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Explain Factors That May Influence Communication and Interpersonal Interactions in Health and Social Care Environments P3 explain factors that may influence communication and interpersonal interactions in Health and Social Care Environments Section 1 Barriers to communication A barrier blocks and stops something from getting through. There are different types of communication barriers that stop communication from going well. Three types of communication barriers are shown below. Communication is not received- They may not respond to the language needs or preferences.…

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Examine the relationship Juliet has with her parents

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Examine the relationship Juliet has with her parents and how it changes by looking closely at their language in Act 1 sc2, Act 1 sc3 and Act 3 sc5. Through the duration of the play there are many different contrasts and changes to relationships. The most prominent being the shift of Lord Capulet's feelings for Juliet, from love to almost hatred and disappointment. This is shown through imagery, language, and contrasts. The context of the play also helps understand the…

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Evolution Of Individual Rights

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The individual rights and liberties afforded residents of England and the American Colonies underwent a significant period of evolution between the period during which the Colonies were first settled by Europeans and the American Constitutional Convention. Although the concept of individual rights and liberties existed long before Colonists arrive on the North American continent, more advancement occurred during the colonization period than prior. The culmination of this advancement was in the Bill of Rights composed to accompany the United States…

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