Our mothers had informed us the party would not start until later that afternoon but we were welcome to go and enjoy the wondrous waterslide. ... As I watched the others going down the slide, I got the butterflies in my stomach. Seeing their smiling faces with the sunblock dripping down all over them because of the immense amount of water that was splashed on them, I grew more and more anxious to partake in the fun. ... My eyes were closed and I was so afraid to open them to see the damage because my body and face ached. ... I opened my eyes, touched my lip, and saw there was blood all over my...

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The tragic events that were developing would change my life forever. ... Others were running away in fear of their lives. ... If he only knew about the pain people were going through, maybe he would act differently. ... "Nobody in their right mind would ever do this," my wife exclaimed as tears started to roll down her face. ... Tears started to fill my eyes as my wife cried and said sorrowfully, "What about all the children whose parents won't be coming home?" ...

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Just when life seems dreadfully darkened with those utter feelings of loneliness, courage and strength opens our eyes to see a brighter day. ... Life goes on for you and takes on an entire new meaning. ... We can also find this fragile tool in loved ones through their compassion and love we build strength to become strong-willed. I remember when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer my family and I were in total shock. ... The child sat on this mans lap and watched him cry and not a word was spoken. ...

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If they did not stick to their plans and had done what everyone else around them were doing they would not make it nowhere and be stuck in the "hood" doing and selling drugs etc I also would commend all of their mothers. ... This book has not really changed my mind on how I"m going to prepare on going to college. However it did open my eyes to many questions. ... Because of their commitment to each other and making the Pact they were able to make it together in the world and succeed in becoming doctors. ... In one instance when Rameck as driving home from watching the Hollyfield versus...

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They left their children there to play. My mother looked at me and said "I"m going to go now. ... They were only trying to keep their parents from leaving them. ... I saw a table with crayons and paper and I just walked towards it and stood beside the miniscule seat watching to see if anyone was going to stop me from drawing. ... I like going and seeing them, mostly to remind them of how we all were in kindergarten and of course to see if they remember me. ...

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The audience is very aware that Claudius is using Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to help keep Hamlet under a close watch. ... Both of their minds are on display to the audience, their evil ways are exposed. ... Hamlet goes "crazy", and so does Ophelia, but you would never consider this; Claudius is crazy. ... Most people would compare Oedipus with Hamlet, but in my eyes I feel that because both Oedipus and Claudius are the villains in their stories, they should be paralleled with one another. ... The kings each were involved with incest in some way- and also killing someone, or...

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We'll just go back to Mom's house. ... He flashed his eyes to her. ... She felt pure fear, as if she were in the twin towers when they were hit, as she stood up, still looking him in the eyes. ... The big-screen television was already on and turned to Nickelodeon, so Sam decided to watch it while she ate her breakfast. ... The words were spoken very low, almost in a whisper. ...

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Barn Burning by William Faulkner is a short story told through the eyes of Sartoris Snopes, who is the ten-year-old son of the rebellious Abner Snopes. ... Clearly Sarty was too young to go against his father. ... Since Sarty grew up watching his mother obey his father, he figured that he should rightfully do the same. ... He reluctantly defended his father knowing that he could not escape punishment if he were to defy him. ... Sarty ran until he could run no more; he was not going back home. ...

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In my own family, I used to go and withdraw my parents' paycheck. ... In Tonga, parents are always there to help their children when they start going to pre-school up through their obtaining college degrees. ... Jewish people were persecuted because of their beliefs and the trademark that was placed on them. ... Yet the very people who were killing them "these Christians "had totally abandoned their beliefs. ... In conclusion, studying the Holocaust has opened my eyes to the lives of the Jewish people. ...

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The first story I am going to talk about is Everyday Use. ... Maggie was happy living at home where things were planned. ... The biggest difference between the two of them is that Maggie could watch an learn how to do things, she was just not book smart and her family was just too poor for her to go to school. ... They would tell him to watch what they were doing and for him to do as they did. ... After reading this paper you should be able to tell how these two stories were alike and how they were different in their own way. ...

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If Alan's parents were to agree on a better way to raise their son, he may have grown up and known how to differentiate between right and wrong. ... The reasons behind Dora and Frank's discrepancies are because of their marriage. ... There were some aspects of Alan's life that Frank tried to control, these aspects were those that Dora did not find important, getting a job and having a nice home. Frank however did not enjoy controlling situations where he had to confront and stop things from going on. ... If Alan's parents were to converse more, settle on a way to raise ...

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Eyes are filling with tears as you turn and walk off, but their hearts are screaming with pride, love, and fear for you. ... They all watch with heavy hearts, until they can no longer see that man anymore. ... The wives will go to the park on Thursday to let the kids play together, trying to keep their lives as normal as possible. ... Watching the news is something that the wives get together and do now. ... They share stories of times that has past while they were gone. ...

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Eyes are filling with tears as you turn and walk off, but their hearts are screaming with pride, love, and fear for you. ... They all watch with heavy hearts, until they can no longer see that man anymore. ... The wives will go to the park on Thursday to let the kids play together, trying to keep their lives as normal as possible. ... Watching the news is something that the wives get together and do now. ... They share stories of times that has past while they were gone. ...

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Eyes are filling with tears as you turn and walk off, but their hearts are screaming with pride, love, and fear for you. ... They all watch with heavy hearts, until they can no longer see that man anymore. ... The wives will go to the park on Thursday to let the kids play together, trying to keep their lives as normal as possible. ... Watching the news is something that the wives get together and do now. ... They share stories of times that has past while they were gone. ...

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Eyes are filling with tears as you turn and walk off, but their hearts are screaming with pride, love, and fear for you. ... They all watch with heavy hearts, until they can no longer see that man anymore. ... The wives will go to the park on Thursday to let the kids play together, trying to keep their lives as normal as possible. ... Watching the news is something that the wives get together and do now. ... They share stories of times that has past while they were gone. ...

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Again, my sister and I thought that things were going good between them. ... We couldn't understand how long two people could keep holding on when years were just going by being wasted. If they weren't" going to be happy being with each other, then why not go and find someone who could fulfill their needs. Someone who would touch them the way they needed, or just look into their eyes and really listen to what they were saying. ... I wasn't going to stay at home for another year or two and keep watching things fall apart. ...

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They both shared many artistic likenesses in their approach and techniques in writing short stories. Although the two authors were acquainted with each other, there is no proof that one influenced the other in their writings; yet, the story of Miss Brill, from "The Garden Party and Other Stories" and "Eveline from Dubliners," may prove that theory to be wrong. ... When she is at the park, she feels like she is part of the community, taking her special seat and looking forward to watching the people go by, even eavesdropping on others conversation. ... She starts to view everything she sees as ...

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Samantha, her mother, and her father were all devastated and fear was overtaking their hearts. As a few days past, they were all waiting for the phone call from the oncologist that would change their lives forever. ... Samantha's eyes were throbbing, she was in so much pain, and she didn't want to live if her mother couldn't. ... Although, the last moments they spent with her here on earth were full of sorrow, they both knew that she would never suffer in the place she was going to. Together they watched God take their precious angel home. ...

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The mothers were taught to be honorable, sacrificing their own lives to keep any family members' promise. Instead of their daughters, who "can promise to come to dinner, but if she wants to watch a favorite movie on TV, she no longer has a promise. The daughters were Chinese but had American ways and they weren't strong like those of their mothers. ... The mother daughter tradition was broken because the lost babies were found after the death of their mother. ... When Jing-Mei and her sisters united it was emotional, with their arms around each other wiping the tears from each...

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My parents were together for 13 years before coming to an uneasy end. ... I sat on the edge of the bed and watched him coil up his cigarette into his ash tray. ... The whistles blew and everyone lined up in their designated spots to walk back into the school. ... My brother and sister walked back into the living room and packed up their backpacks. "Where are you two going?...

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Now Philippa finally started to drow and till to the end of our interview she was sitting and drowing and her parents by her side and both with a pride in their eyes were tilling me the story and at the same time talking to Philippa. ... Both of them felt like they both were giving birth they both were going through all this together. ... It was just enough time we watched movies the room was set up nice dad stayed in the hospital and were drinking wine in the room. ... Listening Judy's and Mark's story made me wander how am I going to be when I will be pregnant woman and it...

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Later that night, while he slept, Myhrra in her blue jeans, and with her eyes still made up, was down on her knee picking up the fish. (22) Also, she supports her son at all times. ... Through the eyes of the daughters, we can also see the continuation of the mother's stories, how they learned to cope in America. ... The Chinese-American daughters try their best to become "Americanized," at the same time, casting off their heritage while their mothers watch in dismay. ... However, June answers back to her, " 'I wish you weren't my mother...I wish I were dead!' ... Blamin...

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She watched me struggle through pain, and all she wanted was to help. ... Being in the hospital we got to know many people who were also sick. We were like one big, sick family. ... I am also less judgmental because I do not assume things about people by their background, name, or race. ... She is a superstar in my eyes and a great mother. ...

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They each take turns watching each others kids, giving them an occasional break from the responsibilities of motherhood. Michelle enjoys watching Kendra's 10 month-old toddler, but finds it tiring and challenging. ... While almost all of these events were controlled or planned, the recent events of the baby's change in sleeping and eating habits were unpredictable. ... Her future life events include the upcoming vacations, getting settled into a career after her graduate studies and the on going role strains of being a mother, wife and employee. ... For most though, the teenage...

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I had to go through training just like each of you. ... " Gracie grabbed my hand, and held on tightly as both parents said their good byes. Gracie looked up at me with tears in her eyes and said, "I am ready to go now.... She wanted to go back home to her mom and dad, but they never were approved by the state. ... I have four beautiful children, and two were adopted from Jamaica. ...

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