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Cats Cradle
<view this essay>.... son of Dr. Felix Hoenikker, the creator of the atomic bomb. He then goes to Illium, the town where the Hoenikkers grew up, and there he learns of ice-nine, one splinter of which could freeze all the oceans of the world. John soon discovers that Frank, the other son of Felix, is on a small island called San Lorenzo. He goes there to research more for his book. On the plane he meets Newt in person, who turns out to be a midget, and the Crosbys, a married couple. John reads a book the Crosbys give him on the plane all about the religion of Bokononism and it's customs. One custom is Bokomaru, touching the souls of feet together to grow closer. He also reads of how .....
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The Cat In The Rain: Self Control And Communication
<view this essay>.... I had heard some of the other boats horns, and was aware of them, but my unconscious mind had set my listening level to a monotone pitch. The noise broke my silenced state of nirvana and sent my head and eyes awake with awareness. A red speed boat shot out from under the bridge. My eyes were locked on this quick motion. I saw the driver, he was a middle aged man enchanted by the speed and power of the boat. There was a passenger at his side and his daughter directly behind him. I knew it was his daughter because she was hysterically crying, begging her father to slow down.
The drama was quick and the speed boat continued to skip along the waves. I watch .....
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The Scarlet Letter: The Plot
<view this essay>.... so much of his time gaining knowledge he
seemed to cut himself of from humanity.
He is a victim even before his arrival to the American Colony's,
first by being captured by savage Indians. While being held captive he was
presumed dead his wife Hester had a child by another man out of wedlock.
By the end of the book we see that Chillingworth's sins are far
greater than either Hester's or Author's. This is first evident in the fact
that he married Hester knowing she would never love him and yet he made her
marry him anyway. He admits this while talking to her in the jail cell.
"Mine was the first wrong, when I betrayed thy budding youth into a .....
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Anthony Vs Octavian
<view this essay>.... support against the conspirators despite Octavius' absence, and his previous support for Antony during civil war against Octavius. Battle of Philippi. Octavius was sick during the campaign, and did not play a significant role in its events. However, through his triumviral allies he had avenged the death of his uncle.
42/1BC Division of the Empire. Antony received most of Gaul, but Cisalpine Gaul was redefined as part of Italia. Influence over government in Rome, possibly reduced, as Antony was absent in the provinces to collect taxes and appease veteran soldiers. Lepidus (Antony's ally) was allocated Africa to put him at a distance from Antony and Octavius .....
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Spook: Summary
<view this essay>.... she is educated. when they arrive
at the house Muriel comes out with a shotgun and asks them what they want.
They tell her that they just want to check on her daughter. Muriel insists
that Mary Ann is fine. After a lot of arguing Muriel lets Lola and Ross in.
The house is a mess, there are boxes of books everywhere and everything is
covered in dust. Mary Ann is locked in her room. Muriel will not let Mary
Ann come out to talk to Lola and Ross. But Muriel asks Mary Ann a few
questions to prove that she is educated. Mary Ann answers all of the
questions successfully. then Lola and Muriel get into an argument about
what is fair for Mary Ann. Muriel tell .....
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The Hobbit
<view this essay>.... in the
battle of five Armies.
SMAUG: The dragon of the Lonely Mountain who hordes the treasure
he stole from the dwarves of Dale.
GOLLUM: He is perfect example of the evil powers of the One Ring.
He was born a Hobbit but had the ring too long. It made him into a
slimey little creature who only lives to possess the ring.
BARD: The archer who killed Smaug. He shot the dragon in the one
spot it had no protection. The towns people later considered him a
hero. What the people didn't know it was Bilbo who discovered the weak
spot in the dragon's iron scales.
BEORN: An enemy of orcs, he becomes .....
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Macbeth Literary Essay
<view this essay>.... at the metamorphosis Macbeth goes through. At the beginning of the play, he is a kind man who kills only in battle in the most courageous situations. Nearing the end of the play, Macbeth is now a fearful man who attacks the defenseless and pays professional murderers to kill for him.
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth was a kind and gentle person. The only time he killed is when he was in battle. Macbeth was loyal to the King (Duncan), and did as he wished. In battle, he kills a traitor to the Scotland who was a high ranking individual. For killing the traitor so bravely, Macbeth is awarded the title the Thane of Cawdor. The irony of this situatio .....
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Les Miserables: Jean Proves That He Is Trustworthy
<view this essay>.... day that Jean Valjean had
rescued Cossete from the clutches of the Thenardiers.. (95)
The child is Cossete, she was given away to the Thenadiers, a family that
deceives Fantine, and uses her daughter for labor and money. Later in the
novel, Jean Valjean meets a family in poverty, by the name of the
Jondrettes. He promises them that he will give them money for the payment
of there house. He brings them money, and because of him, they have the
fortunate opportunity to stay under a roof.
In another incident Jean Valjean, receives a exclusive letter from
Marius, a young man that is in love with Cossete. The letter is addressed
to Cossete, and even thou .....
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