Baumer and his classmates who enlisted into the army see the true reality of the war. ... Along with that, they need to know how to escape the shells as well as the emotional and psychological torment of the war. ... This is how Baumer feels, he cannot relate with men who have not fought the war. ... It is perhaps the most tragic generation our human records tell of. ... Although I may not have experienced the war life, I value my life and my time more than ever before, which is why this particular story has a great impact on my life....

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• Grade Level: High School

Thoreau begins his quest staying at Walden Pond to find the true meaning of life. He wants to experience things for himself when he says, "I wanted...to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion" (Thoreau). ... Emerson tells how modern generations live life vicariously through the stories and traditions foretold. ... He also tells of the soul's "boundless resources" (Emerson). ... In Brute Neighbors, he sees the ants fighting, reminding him of a battle in the Revolutionary War. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

She opened the different side of fire and how it symbolizes the stages of life and what makes life. ... Incidentally, the photo book tells more about German history and its culture than expected of a book of life. ... This is the fire of World War II and the Holocaust. ... Germany is enlightened by the possibility of true progress and change. ... Though this time, the fire does not bring any destruction as they know how to control the burning flames. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

She lived in the Netherlands at the time of the German Invasion during World War II. ... Apart from her career as an actress, she always felt that her true calling was helping those in the world, currently living with the same hardships she went through when she was a child. ... As an artist I want to show people how talented I can be and with my talent I want to help others as well with my work. ... With my art I want to be able to touch everyone in a way where they can relate to all the different stories I tell. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

I read a story about the legendary Greek soldier Alexander. ... The monk's answer may be very strange but it is true. ... No body knows what will happen after death, and no body returns from there to tell people how it is like being dead. ... For what they did and how it affected them and other people. ... Yet history of human civilization is filled with wars and destructions which did not bring any long lasting peace and prosperity. ...

• Word Count: 965
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• Grade Level: High School