Two very different forms of dance are ballet and modern dance. ... For those used to keeping their legs turned out from their thighs, fighting with all of their might to hold position, not being able to let one breath sputter out, and to keep their entire body long with perfect postural alignment, modern dance was truly revolutionary. ... I kept my elbows higher than my wrists, arms in front of my body, legs in a turned-out position, ribs in, neck lengthened, feet and toes stretched, thighs elongated, and held my breath to keep this perfect form. ... The next day, I had modern dance with no...

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Something which is different or changeable is not necessarily appalling, so why should there be perfect and imperfect? ... (Tan 77) The way people view modern language and the language of old is quite surprising. Orwell makes a point to show how he is disgusted with people's modern day language. (Orwell 626) He criticizes most forms of modern day language, however his primary message has become not only a lazy way out to speak but a means in which one can disguise a meaning. ...

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There are more and more countries emerging every day in the modern world. ... A perfect little example of a small nation is Iceland, with about the same population as Kentucky. Iceland has all the qualities of a modern state, which are rare. ... Iceland is a perfect example of what the future has to offer. ...

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Modern representations of adult masculinity are the broad chested, tall and handsome males that the majority of young boys today strive to be just like. A perfect example of a man that fits these descriptions to the "T " is Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics major league baseball team from the 2011 film Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller. ... Could this be an accurate representation of what the modern man looks like? ... Modern day males care more about the way that they dress and appear, more than they'd like to let on. ...

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This shows how jealousy in Othello relates to a modern day audience. ... This shows that Othello is relevant to a modern audience as many people experience the love he felt and how that love was tarnished Shakespeare was excellent at highlighting the noble characteristics of Othello by creating eloquent speech. ... Today's audience finds Othello a rounded character-he was not perfect and had flaws too-which makes the play much more enjoyable. ... Also a modern day audience can relate to this as most people will or may have already come across a person like this in their life that causes ...

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The Modern Nora The possibility of a "Nora- existing this day and age is absolute. ... The father of the family would expect his daughter to be the perfect example of how a young woman should be, courteous, polite, and respectful. ...

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The people weren't what today's society would consider modern, but of their time they were. ... So many aspects of modern day life have been in some way, influenced by the Greeks. ... Using balance and proportion they sculpted what they considered to be the perfect male and female forms. ... He was considered to represent Apollo (a Greek God) or the perfect male athlete. ... Many of the more classical looking homes, and even some modern ones often incorporate the stylized "orders" to give the buildings a perfected and historical ambience. ...

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Men and women hold diverse traits and roles to take part in modern society. ... In this Modern age media's influences play a significant role in every human's life. ... In the American musical comedy movie entitled "Pitch Perfect 2" where in the group of a cappella girls (Barden Bella's) trying to crawl their way back to the public's affection after their performance on President Obama's birthday which disastrously ends with Fat Amy's (Rebel Wilson) awry airlifting solo, that lead them being suspended from performing in any a Cappella Collegiate Level Co...

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"The Rocket vs. the Mine" A comparison Symbolism is a major part of works of literature throughout history and continues to be uses by authors to make their point today. This tactic, which is one of the most effective forms of mood creation and setting, is exactly what made the movie October Sk...

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"The Unknown Citizen" is a government's view of the perfect modern man in an unrealistic society. ... The idea that a perfect modern man is not meant to have any complaints and to serve the community, suggests that the state requires it's citizens to work for the benefit of the state, not the individual. ... Even the perfect number of children is dictated by the state. ... Although the citizens described in the poem are considered modern men and women yet they have no freedom of personal expression or individuality. ... The "unknown" that Auden may want to address is the individuali...

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Modern society is always striving for perfection. ... No matter how perfect we make this world, though, there will always be something bad behind it all. ... One can either have the luxuries of our modern technology and more, or could go the other way and have nothing but what the earth provides. Either way, the city's perfect. ... As she continues to describe this perfect place, she suddenly stops and asks: "Do you believe? ...

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Algernon is a perfect example of a Wildean character; sketched out to be a rebel, speaking against the fundaments of society, including marriage, and yet doing so in such a flamboyant, humorous way that the criticism itself becomes embedded in a matchless web of humor. ... It pokes fun at the aristocracy, the literary world, marriage, English manners and customs, women, men, love, religion and all sorts of other staples in modern society. ...

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Our modern laws are supposed to support our rights to pursuit of happiness, yet the laws that are created have guidelines for people to be welcomed here. ... Secondly, our modern laws do not support our right to life because laws are created like: abortion, and the death penalty. ... In conclusion, our modern laws do not support our rights to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. Barack Obama even said "I know my country has not perfected itself. ... These three things highlight why our modern laws do not support the things we were promised....

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A more perfect union could not have been than that of Francisco Costa and the fashion mega house, named after it's eponymous creator, Calvin Klein. ... As I become more acquainted with this version of minimalism, I start to notice more how I can utilize certain traits and techniques to manifest a collection true to the houses modern day roots. ... Now, although the collection currently in the works by yours truly is intended for a more conservative, less edgy audience, it's safe to say that the modern day woman is unafraid to delve into the unknown of fashion, building up the courage...

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Bridget Jones's Diary 2001 Film Review Written by Helen Fielding Bridget Jones's Diary is a modern romantic comedy, set in London. ... Bridget and Daniel begin a steamy and passionate affair which ends when Daniel turns out to be a less-than-perfect match. ... Bridget Jones's (played by Renee Zellweger) life mirrors the story of millions of women in modern society. It is a witty comedy about people trying to find their perfect match. ...

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Utopianism was a way of life that consisted of a perfect, full-function society. ... Modern debate clearly shows that there are motivating forces behind each side of perspective. ... The Oxford English Dictionary defines utopia as "a place, state or condition ideally perfect in respect to the politics, laws, customs and conditions" or "an impossibly ideal scheme especially for social improvement." ...

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He stated that there should be equality amongst all men and she interprets this in the modern day setting as he meant all people. ... In a perfect world there would be no discrimination at all but we do not live an a perfect world. ...

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While alchemists were merely wasting their time transforming elements by attempting to change base metals into gold, they did encourage the means of modern day science. ... Isolating the stone would allow man to bring perfection to the world; as it perfected gold on the way to the surface. ... Thus, alchemy developed curiosities that would pave the way of modern day science. ...

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A DOLL"S HOUSE written by, Henrik Ibsen is recognized as a landmark contribution to modern theater. Ibsen was credited with being the origin of a new modern perspective that was beginning to emerge in the literary and dramatic world, challenging the marriage and gender roles in 19th century Europe. ... When Nora closes behind her the door of her doll's house, she opens wide the gate of life for women, and proclaims the revolutionary message that only perfect freedom and communion make a true bond between man and woman, meeting in the open, without lies, without shame, free from the bo...

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A utopian society is a society which has perfect political and social order. When talking about a utopian society, the word perfect is synonymous. A perfect society seems close, but is really very far away. ... Hitler, Stalin, and Mao were all utopians; fascism, socialism, and totalitarianism are the dystrophies that they unleashed on the modern world. ... Utopian's rules and boundaries is what kept the society perfect. ...

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He describes her very precisely as being afraid to omit any perfect feature: "I examined the contour of the lofty and pale forehead - it was faultless ( ), the skin rivalling the purest ivory ( ), the gentle prominence of the region above the temples" The speaker portrays his perfect spouse almost like a ghost : "She came and departed as a shadow. ... And in some spheres she knew even much more than her husband: "In the classical tongues was she deeply proficient and as far as my own acquintance extended in regard to the modern dialects of Europe. ...

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The modern business world is all about change. ... A perfect example of this is Coca Cola and Pepsi. ... Henry Ford perfected this technique with his Model T. this type of production oriented around an assembly line where the full product is created with no variation. ...

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It directs the believer's attention to a perfected future when present woes will have dissipated and social harmony will reign. ... The introduction of ideology into the modern world was one major effect of the new secular spirit of the enlightenment. ... Ideology was the prescription for that change, and the force of it was felt throughout the modern era. ...

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When he was young he would amaze his friends by drawing a perfect picture without lifting his pencil or looking at the paper. ... His work was also an important step in modern art. ... In 1912, he pasted a piece of oilcloth onto canvas and began the modern art movement- whereby are questioned itself. ...

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It may look today that the modern world doesn't revolve around the sun but around the natives of the America's inventions and societies. ... But what is really disappointing, is that for the longest time these people have offered a lot to our modern society. ... The whole purpose of the United States of America was to build a more perfect union "than England. ... Thanks to the life styles of these people the modern world enjoys and uses to its best benefits our earth. ... Like the sun, the indigenous people of America gave life and energy to the modern world....

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