What are some of the assumptions held by different characters in The Great Gatsby, and to what degree do these change in the course of the novel? There are various assumptions held by different characters in the novel The Great Gatsby. ... It becomes the new home of a mysterious woman, Vianne Rocher, and her daughter, Anouk. ... These assumptions held by different characters in The Great Gatsby, changed to various extents through the course of the novel. ...

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In reading Homer's The Odyssey, in order to answer the question of how Homer portrays the women in this epic, we must first determine exactly what the roles of women were and discover Homer's portrayal of them. By drawing conclusions from the text about the views of women held by the author, a bigger picture of the role of women in ancient Greek culture can be drawn. ... No grace or wisdom fails in her; indeed just men in quarrels come to her for equity" (Homer p.274). ... Even the dead women Odysseus meets in "the cold homes of death" (Homer p.326), are only known because they were...

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The funeral is held during the daytime, any day besides Sabbath, which is Saturday, and Jewish holidays (Grollman, 1998). ... It consists of seven days in which the family stays home from personal pursuits and work, prays, and mourns. ... (Jewish Funeral Home, 2015). During their week at home, a candle is lit and the synagogue moves in. ... It is the start to their new life without the deceased (Jewish Funeral Home, 2015). ...

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After overcoming such a long-term struggle, many women chose to stay home to maintain their families and not take part in the labor force. ... American societies held women inferior to men in many aspects such as their roles in marriage, suffrage issues, and work force participation. ... Now, earning a living usually requires leaving the home or even one's community to work long hours. This makes home and family, two completely separate aspects in an individual's lifestyle. ... I purchased a newspaper entitled, "Tenement Times,"" that noted: For wives, the tenement was both home and...

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National elections are held every three years. ... There are many types of jobs held in the Philippines. ... The homes in the Philippines are not too big unless you are very rich. ... Most homes have one or two bedrooms, kitchen, and a comfort room (bath room). ... There are also a number of festivals that are held for the Christian Commemoration. ...

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His strategy was as a stern as a mule and Jackson held that hill with him and his five Virginia regiments. Then in the spring of 1862 a campaign was held that also helped to enhance Jackson's fame. ... Most of them young and homesick thought it was fine to turn their shoulder and desert their regiment to return home. The young med had reasons behind this and most of them didn't really desert their regiment because they returned home before their regiment went back into battle. ... The 20th Maine's forces held its ground as it was told to. ...

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After the proposal has been accepted, the groom's family goes to the bride's home and has a small ceremony of acceptance. ... One week before the start of the ceremonies, a separate ceremony is held at the bride's house called the Ubton. ... The second day is similar to the first with the difference being that the bride's family goes to the groom's home. ... The ceremony is held by the parents of the bride at a location of their choice. ... At the end of the night the bride is given away by walking her to the vehicle with a Quran held over her head by her brother. ...

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This time the primary aim was Home Rule and afterwards land reform would follow. ... Chamberlain was extremely annoyed and held a grudge against Parnell. Because of this Chamberlain and his followers voted against the first Home Rule bill. ... He told the Home Rule party that the Liberals would not deal with them as long as Parnell was leader. There was no hope of getting Home Rule without the Liberals. ...

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During the same time, there were women who held no similarities with the working women of the 1940's. ... After the men came home from war the "Rosie's- would stay at home with the kids and give the jobs back to the men. ... Some of these women were young and just looking for some money and to get out of a family home. ... European women of the 17th century held a different status in society than a Native American woman. ... European women held a lower stature in her community than any man. ...

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For one session he held his senatorial seat before resigning to go home and serve sex years as a judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court. ... OFFICE HELD OTHER THAN PRES: Jackson was elected the new state's first congressman in 1796. The following year the Tennessee legislature elected him a U.S. senator, but he held his senatorial seat for only one session before resigning. After his resignation Jackson came home and served for six years as a judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court. ... Many of the U.S. presidents including Andrew Jackson held a seat in the senate before they became pres...

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He often visited King's home and held informal conversation with King about political issues, faith, and spirituality. ... Coretta, who was born in Marion, Alabama, had also ventured far from home. ... During the meeting, which was held on Friday, it was decided that the boycott should begin on the following Monday, December 5th. ... Black men and women held sit-ins at lunch counters where they were refused service, and "kneel-ins" on church steps where they were denied entrance. ... King died, he had been arrested 14 times, had his home bombed three times, and received and average of at ...

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Athenian men spent time away discussing politics and philosophy, but when they went home they expected obedience from their wives. ... Only the men held official office, but everyone recognized the influence of women in decision making. ... The men of Athens had to be the boss in public, but not necessarily in the home behind closed doors. In Athens, the men held public power, but in Sparta the state held public power (55). ... For one thing, their husbands didn't live at home. ...

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Although he held in opposition to slavery, his proposals to abolish it within the state of Virginia failed. ... With British invasions, Martha and Thomas were forced to leave their home, and barely escaped the raid of Monticello. ... She cam back to the home in 1805 -1806, and gave birth to a son names James Madison, the first child to be born in the White House. ... The story that I would like to focus on, is that of the relationship Jefferson held with his slaves. ... In recent DNA testing it was proven that he had fathered at least on of her children, so it is proven fact that sexual relat...

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All three of these cultures believed in different religions, held different values, and allocated different responsibilities among the sexes. ... A tortoise then offered her his back, which represented land, and there she made her home. ... (Evans 11-12) In every European society, women were considered inferior to men and held no positions of power. ... Women were domestic beings, they stayed home and tended to the children, and did the cleaning and cooking. ... She held meetings at her home after Sunday Church. ...

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The team photos were held a few minutes after the awards. ... "Can we go home now, I am very tired.... When we got home it was after 12 o'clock. ... I held it up and examined it. ... I held the medal up and wished once more. ...

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He was forced to call it home for the next couple of months. ... He wondered where would the slaves be held Stout told him in the room where they unloaded the rum which was a tight space which to Jessie could only hold barely twelve people. ... He saw the African boy who stared at him the other day and went to sit with him, they held each other tight as the waves through them from wall to wall injuring their bodies. ... He saw many things on his journey home but nothing bothered him he just kept on walking Soon enough he was home. He opened the door to his home and his mother saw him. ...

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Following, Donizetti's "Don Pasquale- and "Dyonisos- directed by Maurice Bejart, both held at the Teatro alla Scala. ... In May the "Home Signature- line is released, a line of products for the home: tables, porcelain, carpets, quiltsand cushions, etc. ... While at the same time, back in New York, the exhibition "VERSACE SIGNATURES- was held on November 25, 1994. ... Until July15, 1997, the fashion prodigy was violently gunned down in front of his home on South Ocean Drive in Miami, Florida. ... However, on July 23, the search ended just 40 blocks away from Versace's home in...

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Bruised and Bloodied, Alex seeks shelter at the closest home possible. ... There is a large sign reading "Home" done in white letters. ... The camera shakes violently around as the droogs take over the home. ... Not thinking clearly he stumbles up to the house labeled "Home". A hand held camera is used to follow Alex as he crawls up the stone walk way. ...

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He held many important administrative positions, such as Comptroller of the Customs for the port of London. ... Most medieval homes were cold, damp, and dark. ... The peasant's food was mainly porridge, cheese, black bread and a few home-grown vegetables. ... However, they also hunted for food and fought in battles, learning to use weapons to defend their homes. Some women held other jobs and there were women blacksmiths and merchants. ...

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Didion said she loved New York, everything about it was "exotic", she loved the summer rains which fell there but not on her home in Sacramento. ... The state of mind that Didion held throughout the essay changed dramatically from when she first arrived in New York until she left for Los Angeles. ... Whether it was summer rains, the tall buildings, people from all over, or the late night parties New York held wonder everywhere. ... The little things that amazed her no longer held any enjoyment. ... She was getting too old and was ready to settle down somewhere closer to home and at a slowe...

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It was essential that the wife create a home, care for the children and generally run the household... The work of the upper and middle class woman was limited to the home and family. ... As far as other as other occupations go, upper class women are said to have held office. ... The title most frequently held by women was "mistress of the house." ... Becoming a widow held similar stipulations. ...

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Leading up to this movement, women were best kept "in the home"". ... Unfortunately, along with aiding the poor, these groups also unknowingly aided the public's ideas that women were made to stay at home because they were natural supporters. In 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. ... Two years later, in 1850, the first National Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts and nearly 1,000 people attended. ... Ironically, in fighting for the right of freedom, women continued to be held down by their own social standards of fash...

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His only desire is to return home from battle to his wife and son. ... Proximo's troupe is called to Rome to participate in a marathon of gladiator games held at the request of the new emperor Commodus. ... Tigers are held in place with rope and a great fighter await Maximus in the great Colosseum of Rome. ... His ultimate goal was achieved, the empire was as it was supposed to be, and he was now finally back home with his family. ... The gladiators also held a lot of sex appeal to the ladies watching. ...

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The Odyssey of Homer, perhaps one of the greatest epic poems of all time, portrays Odysseus" journey home. ... "That said, the Cyclops reeled; his hulk collapsed; He fell asleep upon his back, with his thick neck Aslant; sleep, lord of all, now held him fast My men stood round me; into us a god Breathed daring. ... In book 5, Odysseus turns down a life of immortality in order to return home to his wife. ... Is it your native land you need, Your dear home? ... After being held captive on Calypso's island, Calypso pleas with him to stay. ...

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They wanted nothing else and nothing more but home rule. Home rule is local control over internal matters. The British refused home rule for many decades. ... On January 22, 1972, an anti-internment march was held at Magilligan Stand. ... Another interesting fact is that none of the victims held weapons on their person., not a one, all victims were just that, innocent victims. ...

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