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- 16461: Depiction Of The American Drea
- ... of Daisy Buchanan; he owned an immense mansion across the bay from Daisy and Tom s: It was a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool and more than forty acres of lawn and garden This mansion seems to be an extravagant waste for a single occupant, built primarily ... from Daisy and well lit, was within the view of her. Gatsby also invested in items to please the eye of onlookers, especially Daisy, which were gawky, colorful, and belongings only of a man with new money . When Gatsby was to meet Daisy, for the first time in five years, he wore a white flannel suit, silver shirt, and gold-colored tie . Then, once Daisy entered his house, she was amazed ...
- 16462: Rocking Horse Winner
- ... Throughout this period the Catholic Church was fighting back against the effects of the Renaissance. The people of the Renaissance society started to question their beliefs in the church and tried to rationally explain the world around them. Several crusades were fought throughout this period and in the end England and France became "Christianized." Robinson Crusoe was published during the Baroque Era and it contained a great amount of Catholicism. Crusoe ... clearly emerges that he is seriously unhinged and a thoroughly changed character. He suffers from what the Greeks called hybris, and arrogant pride characterized by a man stepping out of his proper place in the world. Traditionally a hybris is quickly followed by death or other serious punishment. Instead of the good-natured Gulliver, there is one whose ill-nature flourishes. Instead of the patriotic Englishman, there is one who detests ...
- 16463: Say No To Premarital Affairs
- ... normal and a way of practicing, it is actually a dangerous, harmful, risky and seriously unsafe activity that implies many negative consequences. However, a statement from The Waters Organization demonstrates a generalization of the adult world s point of view concerning this situation: today it is still not a "socially acceptable" policy to have sexual intimacy outside of wedlock, regardless of the millions who do so each day. Premarital sex damages ... in your life, the person you committed yourself to stay with forever in marriage. Your virginity is the most precious thing you have to give to your spouse. Once you lose it, nothing in the world can bring it back. Do not lose something so precious in a thoughtless way. Those who engage in premarital sex run a high risk of contracting one of the many venereal diseases rampant today, as ...
- 16464: Anne Frank
- ... in self-imposed exile for the next two years. In this time period Anne wrote in her diary which not only reveals an extraordinary literary talent for one so young, but which has provided the world with a valuable first hand document of World War 2. Anne spent lot of time with Peter Van Pel, a boy who was in hiding with her. They became very close friends. On August 4,1944 the Gestapo raided the apartment in which ...
- 16465: Supply And Demand For The Pors
- ... born on a computer screen or in a focus group, but in the hearts, minds and imaginations of a small band of engineers with a passion for driving. Many were surprised when Porsche unveiled its new sports car, but later they realised that this was no ordinary car, it was special. Ever since the first display of the prototype, the Boxter received massive hype from the press, many reporters saying it ... per cent higher at 43,980 from 36,686 last year. The company described pre-tax profit in 1999 as "reasonable" but declined to provide exact figures. Despite expenses associated with the development of a new four-wheel drive vehicle, Porsche said it aimed to match last year's earnings in the current business year.
- 16466: D.h. Lawrence
- ... horror because he is not the same man she once loved Seeing his hands, with the ring she knew so well upon the little finger, she felt as if she were going dazed. The whole world was deranged. She sat unavailing. For his hands, her symbols of passionate love, filled her with a horror as they rested now on his strong thighs. Also an example of this heightened sensation would be ... Heightened sensation, the reflection of nature, and much emotion were intertwined into every book, story, or poem he wrote. These themes of his organic writing came from his own day-to-day experiences in the world. Such a theme came from the alienation between his parents. Many people had their own opinions of the type of writing David Herbert did. The controversy in his writing ranged from: charming, wise, and sympathetic ...
- 16467: Auditor Liability
- ... aggregate therefore removing the element of risk at the firm level. The threat of litigation provides public accountants with a deterrent against negligent work. Finally, the results of lawsuits cause the profession itself to implement new standards. (Bolinger p.54) The AICPA and its supporters have developed their argument based on continued liability's likely effect on the profession as well as an economic argument. The arguments in favor of liability ... accomplishable. Finally, the opposition asserts litigation promotes reform. Again, the same argument as before is appliable-- if the profession accepts the responsibility of investigating possible claims of malpractice and negligence, and acts in areas where new standards are necessary the same result is achievable. The arguments the AICPA have developed in favor of liability reform begin with the effect of litigation on the availability of accounting services. As claims increase firms ...
- 16468: Essay On Book, An Angel At My
- ... if anyone among "ordinary" people has ever thought about these "secret" people and if anyone does, then in what way? For Janet Frame there was no doubt that she was totally present in the "real" world, but also that she was in the world of imagination (page 73). According to Janet Frame there was no word from College or school or University, as they did not care for her. And yet, they were still teaching children about love and ...
- 16469: Fear of Life
- ... soul and life falling and receding like my hair, or so I imagine. Another fear of mine, hair loss. Funny how a person can be so vain, and yet he may mean little to the world. Or is it I mean so much, and the world means so little? How can it be explained, you are only glorified after you die, like the painters, and the poets? Am I a poet, I can't paint, I must be. Poets are only ...
- 16470: Analysis Of The Bridge Of San
- ... almost be said to be fortuitous for him. But for Uncle Pio and little Jaime, the final two victims of the collapse of the bridge, their accident robbed them of the chance to start a new life. Uncle Pio was the mentor and manager of Camila Perichole, the actress, during her early years in the theater. He made her a star. But as she enters middle age, she no longer wants ... money in the theater and come under the patronage of a Viceroy and she wants to be known as a great lady. She rejects Uncle Pio as being below her station, and unnecessary to her new life; worse, he is a reminder of the old life she now wants to forget. He goes to see her one last time, and asks a strange favor; he asks whether he might have her ...
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