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- 121: Mastery Of Epigram And The Aud
- Critics of the play refer to Wilde's "mastery of epigram and the audacity and polish of his wit". Illustrate this mastery using examples which you have enjoyed from the play. Proposal for opening: According to Collins English Dictionary wit is "the talent or quality of using unexpected associations between contrasting or disparate words or ideas to make a clever humorous effect", it is more intellectual than ... amuse them!" I.8:65 Algernon: "My dear fellow, the way you flirt with Gwendolen is perfectly disgraceful. It is almost as bad as the way Gwendolen flirts with you." Algernon feels that after a proposal has been made and accepted, which it almost always done, the excitement fades away because "... the very essence of romance is uncertainty". If he should get married he will try to forget that he has ...
- 122: Oliver Cromwell
- ... again these quarrels were patched up. In December 1644, Cromwell proposed that in the future no members of either house of Parliament should be allowed to hold commands or offices in the armed forces; his proposal was accepted, and it was also agreed that a new army should be made under the control of Sir Thomas Fairfax. The post of second in command was left open, and, when the Civil War ... nor Parliament could be trusted. When General Fairfax led the army toward the houses of Parliament in London, Cromwell still insisted that the authority of Parliament must be upheld; in September he also resisted a proposal in the House of Commons that no further addresses should be made to the King. Just over a month later he took the chair at meetings of the General Council of the Army and assured ...
- 123: Jane Eyre
- ... on the streets after running away from Thornfield. She finds St. John who offers her conditional love and marriage, based on her willingness to devote her life towards god. Jane realizes that St. John's proposal concerns fufilling a comittment towards god with an ideal partner, and lacks the love she had been offered by Mr. Rochester. Jane decides that accepting such a proposal would not provide true happiness, and as a result, Jane follows the calling voice of Mr. Rochester to re-encounter true love. Jane Eyre displays the traditional moral that happiness can only be found through ...
- 124: Neorealism In The Bicycle Thie
- ... power. Antonio's new job can bring his family new hopes and happiness, which are drastically destroyed when his bicycle is stolen. The banal circumstances are brought to life when it is realized that a modest bicycle is such an important element in determining the future survival of the Ricci family. Human optimism is there, beginning with Antonio's excitement when he gets his bike from the pawn shop, and the next morning when the family joyfully interacts before setting out for work. These scenes contain the promises that a modest job can bring and the dignity and pride of being able to once more function within Italian society. The embodiment of this self-respect is shown when Antonio and his son Bruno (Enzo Staicca) both ...
- 125: EPA Urges Tough Rules On Arsenic
- ... the Western states. Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water led to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal passages, and liver according to the EPA in March of 1999. Person 5- The proposal by the EPA must still be approved by the White House. The ex-president Bill Clintons proposal had drawn criticism from officials and leaders through-out the South-West who said the regulation was to strict and would mandate expensive water system improvements that would bankrupt their communities.
- 126: Hitler
- ... he would arouse the emotions of the crowd,"(Strasser 1993, (Internet)). The ability to be an emotional driving speaker is a leadership skill that most desire, but few have. Adolf Hitler also was a very modest and simple man. He would never let anything go to his head, or get anything luxurious. For leaders of this caliber, this would be the hardest trait to possess. When someone accomplishes something, for most ... his cool for a moment. Although Hitler may not have had a great education, he did have great leadership skills. All these things that were mentioned are virtues of a good leader. A good speaker, modest, endurance, organizing, preparation, not losing one's temper, these are traits of a good leader. These are traits of Adolf Hitler.
- 127: Ragged Dick
- ... cheats anyone. As time goes on, Dick eventually meets a young boy named Frank, who is of a wealthy family, but is not at all familiar with New York City. Dick makes a very intelligent proposal; he offers to show Frank all around the city, and take him to all the famous places. Young Frank accepts the proposal, and in exchange, his uncle buys Dick a new suit, and helps him clean himself up. This was the real turning point in Richard Hunter s life because Frank s family was able to help ...
- 128: Statement For Propsed Activity Research On Impact Of Trade On Pak-Us Military Ties
- Statement For Propsed Activity Research On Impact Of Trade On Pak-Us Military Ties AIM AND IMPORTANCE The aim for this research proposal is to describe and evaluate the impact of trade on Pak-US military ties. In my research proposal I will try to highlight the major factors in reference to trade which have affected Pak-US military ties during the 1990's. Trade of a nation is of vital importance to enhance military ties ...
- 129: Adolf Hitler's Traits
- ... he would arouse the emotions of the crowd,(Strasser 1993, (Internet)). The ability to be an emotional driving speaker is a leadership skill that most desire, but few have. Adolf Hitler also was a very modest and simple man. He would never let anything go to his head, or get anything luxurious. For leaders of this caliber, this would be the hardest trait to possess. When someone accomplishes something, for most ... his cool for a moment. Although Hitler may not have had a great education, he did have great leadership skills. All these things that were mentioned are virtues of a good leader. A good speaker, modest, endurance, organizing, preparation, not losing ones temper, these are traits of a good leader. These are traits of Adolf Hitler.
- 130: The Bicycle Thief
- ... power. Antonio's new job can bring his family new hopes and happiness, which are drastically destroyed when his bicycle is stolen. The banal circumstances are brought to life when it is realized that a modest bicycle is such an important element in determining the future survival of the Ricci family. Human optimism is there, beginning with Antonio's excitement when he gets his bike from the pawn shop, and the next morning when the family joyfully interacts before setting out for work. These scenes contain the promises that a modest job can bring and the dignity and pride of being able to once more function within Italian society. The embodiment of this self-respect is shown when Antonio and his son Bruno (Enzo Staicca) both ...
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