Vincent and Irene live in the future of scientific advances when being born in a natural way means to be procreated in a test-tube so that any weaknesses or diseases are avoided in advance. ... In an era of perfection, Irene is procreated in the "natural" way; she is a test-tube baby who is almost genetically perfect. ... His parents procreate him because they love each other - he is a child made by love. After delivery, the genetic test of his blood stamps him immediately "invalid", for, unfortunately, the probability of diseases and possible medical complaints in the near future is immensely...

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Irene/ Vincent - Gattaca Vincent and Irene live in the future of scientific advances when being born in a natural way means to be procreated in a test-tube so that any weaknesses or diseases are avoided in advance. ... In an era of perfection, Irene is procreated in the "natural" way; she is a test-tube baby who is almost genetically perfect. ... His parents procreate him because they love each other - he is a child made by love. After delivery, the genetic test of his blood stamps him immediately "invalid", for, unfortunately, the probability of diseases and possible medical complaints in th...

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The darkness of the night represents the darkness and gloom of the souls being tormented, their ever growing realization of impending death, the loss of the human spirit, and the loss of love. ... Despite the fact that he lived in darkness, his love and care for his father kept his soul alive. ... He considered weather or not he would be better off without his father, but deep down he knew that his father's love was his life raft in the sea of darkness. ... In The book Night people are tested to their human limits and beyond. They were murdered, tortured, and forced to watch their loved...

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Second category, Collective Fact: You have been told this is true all of your life by all the people you love and respect (a collective) so it is embedded into your way of life that it is true. ... This truth has been proven time and time again trough scientific testing therefore making it the truth, a fact. ...

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In life there are many obstacles a man must face that show as an ultimate test of bravery. Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" shows three examples of life's tests in which the title character must ultimately confront his fears. ... Perhaps Macomber cannot realize this because he believes he will not find another woman as beautiful as she is who will love him for who he is and not his money, although it is apparent in this short story that money is solely the reason for continuing their engagement. ...

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The sky was set ablaze by the reddish light of the setting sun. The air was heavy with gloom; the sepulchral gloom of death. This autumn evening I stood alone. Before me was the person who had opened a new dimension to my life and taught me how to overcome the hardships of life. The one before me ha...

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Yes I still love you." ... Marriage has clearly not changed her perception of love, as she continues to "go alone", without clearly stating when she will return. ... She loved her work, and would not give it up, even for love. ... She certainly has a deeply rooted need for love, although she knows that it either cannot or will not last for long. ... But her curiosty had peaked, and she wanted to "test her powers" to determine if she could be desirable by men and women alike (Milford 111). ...

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The terminally ill patient/loved one should be made as comfortable as possible. ... Hospice is beneficial to both the ill person and their loved ones. ... The counselor's role at end of life is to facilitate an open discussion with the patient, loved ones, and medical team. There needs to be a honest conversation with the patient and loved ones about the diagnosis, treatment options and life expectancy. ... Suspected Awareness: the dying individual suspect their impending death and often try to test their suspicions with medical staff and/or family 3. ...

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A reason for the movie's astounding success is the universal themes it deals with through out some of these being love, sex and family. ... You're afraid of life, you're afraid of love, you're afraid of sex."" he brings to her attention that her true fears lie much deeper than just flying. ... Kate had built her life around their love with the thought that it would continue on forever. ... She starts to understand the fact that she can survive all on her own and she is strong enough to get though life's tests. ... Love, her relationship and her safe home are all exampl...

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I love being an older sister because it is like being a parent without having to deal with the whining and reprimanding. ... I prepped patients; performed hearing and visual tests and took care of their patient files. ...

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As veterinary surgeon James Herriott stated 'if having a a soul means being able to feel love, gratitude and loyalty then animals are a lot better of than humans.' ... By subjecting animals to a life of loneliness, continuous testing, or any form of torture we are depriving them of their quality of life. ...

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Each man is going to be put to the test as a hero, not in a time or place known to him, but under unfamiliar circumstances. ... Even though Forbin has served honorably to his country and has gone beyond great lengths to fulfill his duty, he has forgotten the one thing in life that is forever-true love. ... I think that there is a longing for love in Gulliver's life. However, instead of needing the love of a woman, it was the love for adventure that Gulliver sought. ... He uses his new surroundings to carry out his need for love of adventure. ...

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When Gilgamesh insists to Utnapishtim that he should be allowed to live forever, Utnapishtim gives him a test. ... Gilgamesh tries the test and immediately fails. ... Gilgamesh is taught him the true meaning of love and compassion, the meaning of loss and of growing older. ...

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The test of skill and ability shows a true person's motives in life when competing with others. ... Gene and Finny had a love hate relationship, in that one minute Gene adored and idolized him and the next minute he resented and envied Finny. ...

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Her daughter Cornelia, past love George, husband John, and in the end even God had "jilted" her. ... She went on to marry her husband John, but once again her strength was tested when one of her daughters passed during child birth, as well as John passing at a young age, leaving Granny to raise the remaining children alone. ...

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In these testing situations the character's core beliefs and values they have acquired through life are shown throughout the story as well as in their horrific, climactic moment. ... The grandmother receives lack of respect, attention, and love by her whole family. ...

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Soulful Strings As I plop down on the over-stuffed rose-tinted antique love seat, childhood memories dance through my imagination, creating a comforting yet unbreakable bubble, until reality's sharpness stabs the unfamiliar world into several suds of disillusion. ... Soft yet powerful wooden hammers keep my morals in check producing many different tones as life always tests the very beliefs I uphold. ...

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Stephen Crane's story, The Open Boat, deals primary with pessimism. The story contains unemotional, naive and sad feelings. The theme of the story is the purposelessness of life which deals with man against nature. Yet the sense of brotherhood, caring, and friendship adds flavor to the beauty of thi...

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The novel While I Was Gone by Sue Miller, tests ones ability to accept and understand the importance of change and the growth throughout one's life. ... Her ongoing thoughts related to her past friend Dana and her dramatic end, were distracting her from her loved ones during family functions. ... Similarly Jo's desire for her children to return home was a cry out for the past and resulted in conflict with her loved ones. ...

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That bear meant so much to me because it came from the love of my parents. ... My parents instilled in me a love for all living things, and I am grateful to them for that. ... I have long been thinking about it all the time and asked myself if I could learn everything in a foreign language; if I would understand the teacher and read these books; if I could write self-work and tests; if I would handle it all. ...

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By testing her limits and pushing her boundaries, she is in a sense breaking away from the norm and becoming her own individual. ... It was hard to accept what had happened, not because I loved to nurse but because that was when I felt close to my mom. ...

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To the best of Taylor's knowledge, she explains Turtle's abusive past to the doctor, so he runs more tests to see if she really is healthy. ... All Turtle needs is love to grow, and that is what she receives from Taylor. ...

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Those thirty days were such a huge test, both mentally and physically. ... The only true necessities are friendship and happiness, because happiness is only real when it is shared with the people you love. ...

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We are close to our families and we seem to love each other, but that will all pass as soon as death arrives. ... Maybe life on earth is just a test given by God to us to see if we deserve to be in heaven, and some people are able to prove to God that they are ready early in their lifetime while others fail and go in the opposite direction. ...

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E.E Cummings once said, "To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." Madison is a thirteen year old girl who has passed away and is now spending an...

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