Americans have given countless numbers of encouraging words, many hours of volunteer work carrying buckets of rubble away from ground zero in the hopes that one more friend will be saved, but most of all Americans as friends have offered prayers for all who need help; along with the belief that the human spirit will overcome this disaster. ... A true friend can really be defined as a person who cares about another, someone who is willing to make a sacrifice in order to help someone else in a time of need. A friend essentially becomes a necessity rather than a luxury in ones life, and in shor...

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"But perhaps this was true only of those who saw me as I am now and could envision little more than the decline to come. ... " This particular quote provided this essential understanding of true friendships with Trevor discussing to himself how now that he has changed completely due to his terrifying experiences, people have not been able to help deal with his current issues. ... As Trevor looks back on life, and the evident result of going back to his hometown for his friend's death along with the confrontation of his morality, he says, "My father, not known for his wisdom (tho...

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This is also true in the character of Phil West, the wealthy University student, who by being his father's son not only has a car, but a more prestigious one than that of the Olsens. The only female in the film that is depicted driving a car is Juanita, a wealthy friend of Phil West who is said to have "first mortgage on his affections". ... She suggests to Helen (her good friend who she is sharing a bunk with) that they sleep spoon fashion, only to be shocked to hear a male voice ask, "Who invited you in?"... Stella (the new women) is traveling on the train quite independently with her...

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The main story that centered the episode was Noel's (Felicity's best guy friend) graduation from college along with the confession of his love for her. ... They all know if a crisis ever arises, such as when Ben's friend was shot at a party, they will be there for one another without a doubt. ... She's a girl - and may take a risk but makes it clear that she too is scared and unsure of the future and the life before her, unlike her best friend, Elana, who's a self-assured determined individual and goes for what she wants. ...

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For example Jeanette describes an event in which they sing hymns together, she says her 'Mother sang the tune and [she] put in the harmonies' Although this is true literally, this could also be interpreted metaphorically in that without one another they are not complete, the tune would not be complete without the harmonies as a daughter is not complete without her mother. ... One could assume that because it is her aunt she would be treated better as she really is true family, but this is not the case. ... Luckily for Jane she is able to take some comfort in her best friend Helen d...

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