He also thinks he has all the power in that quote, mainly because the other kids know that Jack is more fun than Ralph. ... Jack keeps trying to get rid of the conch and its rules and power. ... The mask is very symbolic and meaningful, directly as the quote itself tells it. ... But he became ignorant from Ralph and Piggys' attitudes and means for power and structure. ... This quote goes with the theme of the novel, and how the kids must all get along. ...

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For one person to fulfill 48 of these prophecies, the number becomes staggering--1 chance in 10 to the 157th power (1 with 157 zeros after it). ... This is shown in Mark 12:24 in which Jesus replied to the Sadducees, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?" Jesus would sometimes quote clear Old Testament predictions as finding their fulfillment in Him. ... He was able to quote many scriptures that helped him teach and win religious debates. ...

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The power of greed and selfishness take over Dorian and Kurtz to create an ugly evil side to them. ... Therefore a lack of civility would result in a lack of order, morals, and laws, leaving chaos to over power. ... Edmund Burke was quoted as saying "Evil happens when good men do but nothing" (Encarta "98). ... Marlow and Kurtz both live within the treacherous Congo, and are involved in the sales of ivory to gain power and wealth. ...

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Most of all, it tested the power of love and faith to transform a life into something worth living for. ... As I quoted, Landon said "It was, I remember, the most wonderful moment in my life". ... It's a simple story of redemption and the power of love, told from the point of view of teenagers. ...

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There is a very good quote in the film to represent that idea of being beautiful is not what makes you better, its your heart and soul. The quote is mentioned by Fran's grandmother Ya Ya "it is not what you look like even if you wear a potato sack". ...

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This quote by Louis Aragon from his poem "Preface to a Modern Mythology," emphasizes the fact that when one observes something in contrast to its opposite, it exaggerates the characteristics of both. ... However, Cassius is neither as noble nor honorable as Brutus is because he cares only for himself and craves only power. ... It was at this point that Antony realized that Cassius killed Caesar only out of greed and jealously over Caesar's power because the first thing that Cassius said to Antony had to deal with the powers left after Caesar was murdered. ...

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David Leeb wrote a very compelling, unpublished paper titled "Shades of Goodman Brown". In this paper, Leeb discussed a common "yarn" that presented itself in Young Goodman Brown, The Man that Corrupted Hadleyberg, Monster, and The Devil and Daniel Webster. He writes that "It is truly curious that ...

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Dorian Antes smokes a pack of filtered Camel cigarettes a day. He always manages to wear at least one article of black clothing and is an avid fan of european death metal. He sports a mohawk though he prefers not to put it up with Knox gelatin and has a pair of black flames tattoed on the sides whe...

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In an age that we can unlock and utilize the power of the atom, read and write the code of life and look into the heavens to see literally billions of years down the road, what knowledge can be forbidden to us? ... New insight is soon to come though, and Lawrence Graver depicts it well in "Marlow's Evolving Awareness": "At first he moves quickly through the company offices in Brussels, his exuberance checked only by a slowly-developing suspicion of the lunacy of his employers," whom he goes on to describe as "startling grotesques who staff the company offices [. . .] two knitting pha...

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Petra, a very sexual and flirtatious character, repeatedly toys with Henrik throughout the film, indulging in her power over men. ( this comes up again when she forces Fread to Marry her at the end of the film) Lawyer Eagerman says "Desiree" in his sleep. ... A terrific quote from the film is this: "A skull is more interesting than a naked woman." ...

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"NOW I KNOW WHY MY VOICE NEVER CHANGES," is a quote from John Irving's novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany. It indicates how Owen's life and voice was used through God. Similarly in the play "Oedipus Rex," composed by Sophocles many centuries earlier, Oedipus is forewarned of what appalling and dread...

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Throughout the history of England, many conflicts have arisen over the rightful heir to the throne. The most infamous of these conflicts centered on the controversy of a female heir. One was in 1135 during the reign of King Stephen, the other was 415 years later with the death of Henry VIII. These two events changed not only the course of English history, but also changed the minds of a country in regards to gender roles and the crown. The History of the Norman Kings The Reign of Stephen would not be complete without a history of the Norman Conquest. ...

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He was a man with the brains, the power, and the money to pull off such an intricate operation. ... In various interviews before his "murder", he was quoted to say that he really wanted to escape the media and the limelight. ... Suge is also quoted saying that Tupac was alert and conscience the whole ride to the hospital, and when Suge told him that he would get him to a hospital, Tupac said "I need a hospital? ...

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