Bell shows this when she quotes, "These contradictory directives leave young women in a bind, and without much help in figuring out what they actually want. ... This quote brings out two opposing factors through the use of "contradictory directives". ... The quote here expresses the thoughts on the actions of the cadets. ... She quotes this just after saying "women hear that they ought to use their twenties to 'live it up' and not necessarily to be serious about relationships" (27). These two quotes contradict with each other. ...

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In the quote, "If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll hace Johnny." ... The quote "Last month in Sacremento, a 15-year old Yuba City youth who reportedly claimed he was mimicking a TV program about little girls who rob a bank was given a 26 years- life prison term.2 talks about a child who DID plan his murder. ... In the quote, "Johnny was scared to death. ... In the quote, "He wasn't scared either. ... In the quote, "The Supreme Court in 1988 banned the execution of those under 16 at the time of their c...

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This is shown in the quote "Nothing is ever still in this city, not even the buildings. ... This is shown in the quote "They will remember me. ... This is shown in the quote "Big on lectures on responsibility, very light on accepting responsibility for himself for the vile conduct of members of his political party". ... This is shown in the quote "You said that in March 2004, I suggest you check the records". ... Julia shows how she is speaking on behalf of the women of Australia through the quote "I was also very offended on behalf of the women of Australia&...

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This quote shows the way that Trudy sees Rose and her family as and thinks of them, when she hasn't even given them a chance to settle in. ... This quote shows that it was very dangerous for girls to be working alongside managers who were men because they would be in risk of going through an experience just like the one Rose was in. ... This quote shows the suffering Rose felt when she thought about the loss of her sister, and it shows that her American Dream of having a better life completed with her family was in risk of never being achieved. ...

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" ( Richler 100) This quote is an example of the way Duddy thinks. ... This quote clearly shows that emotions are not involved in this relationship, at least not on Duddy's part. ... " Everything I value about him seems to be physical: the rest is either unknown, disagreeable or ridiculous." ( Atwood 57) I feel that this quote best describes the narrators overall feelings towards Joe. ...

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Of course don't ever tell anybody they"re not free "cause they"re gonna get real busy killin" and maimin" to prove to you that they are- This quote proves true in the sense that people were not really free then, not nobody. ... A quote taken from David Zinman, "Fifty Grand Movies of the 1960's and 1970's." ...

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The ability to make a strong argument is a must in today's society. Arguments are demonstrated every day in Congress, courts, and even households. Almost anyone capable of having an opinion is capable of making an argument. But in order to make a valid and relevant argument, one must take into co...

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I want to use the quote "How are you makin' it" from Fifth Avenue, Uptown because that's what people really asked me when I told them that being a veterinarian is what I wanted to do in life. ... I used this quote from "Silk Parachute" because when I thought about giving up on my dream to become a vet, my mom was always my backbone and made me peruse it. ...

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The words "look closer" capture everything American Beauty has to say. American Beauty is the story of a man, Lester Burnham, and his personal struggle to rediscover his identity, and as he does this, everything in his world changes. Sam Mendes" interpretation of Lesters" awakening invites us to tak...

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Question What are the main ideas of Cooper Thompson's "We Should Reject Traditional Masculinity" and how do they work or not work in the movie/play "Billy Elliot?" Response Cooper Thompson discusses the stereotypical definition of masculinity in his article "We Should Reject Traditional Masculinity...

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The passage which the following essay analyzes is set at the middle of Act One, and it narrated the conversation between Chris, Ann and Kate Keller. Before this passage, Ann has been getting reacquainted with the Keller's house, and the passage hints at the tension between Ann and Kate that will dev...

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Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful children's movie, its directed by: Gary Trousdale, and Kirk Wise, and produced by: Don Hahn. Disney is the main sponsor and gives the movie the best cast of artist and musicians. Who would except anything else from Disney, they are the best at children's films. At...

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Chain Reaction After reading William Shakespeare's play, Othello, one can see how a characters" reaction or instinct affects their surroundings. Through manipulation, lies and deception Emilia, Desdemona's attendant, has thrown Desdemona's love for Othello off course. Emilia's relationship w...

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Softly breathing, cries from the bedroom, and soft tears falling are all feelings that can be felt by humans around the world. The poem by Billy Collins, entitled Days illustrates the same of feelings. In the poem's entirety, life is not the only thing being portrayed, but instead it contrasts the ...

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(Hurston 2) They even go as far as making jaded comments about her hair and how she carries her body, as evidenced in this quote, "What dat forty year ole "oman doin" wid her hair swingin" down her back lak some young gal?"...

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