Similarly, in Dead Poets Society, a high expectations school, Welton Academy, has a well-known and respected name. ... In both texts, some of the characters' individual personalities are lost to conformity. ... They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you; their eyes are full of hope, just like you. ... Some signs of Charles wanting exuberated attention is when he changes his name from Charlie to Nuanda, when he exercises the right not to walk, when he shoves the meatball in his mouth when told not to, and when he paints a Indian symbol of virility on his c...

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Some may have higher expectations than others, but no matter how high they, each and every person must take a step at a time in order to accomplish their dream. "The Great Gatsby", a novel by F. ... In this case, Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the story, is one character who longs for the past. ... It is a barrier for almost every character. The East and West Egg acts as a symbol of this in its physical makeup. ...

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Although the actual "A" is the most obvious symbol, there are several others which have great importance as well. The most important symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter, which affects each character in a different way. The characters who are affected by the letter are Arthur Dimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth, Pearl, and Hester Prynne (Schneider). ... This is further worsened by the bad care and evil actions of Roger Chillingworth, and the Puritan's high expectations of their minister. ... (Fossum 46-47) In addition to the larger symbols, there are also many minor symbols which a...

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The media has a great influence on society, and their depiction of Latin women is detrimental to the careers of Hispanic actresses aspiring to work in film and television. ... The reason Latinas are being casted for such roles in the film industry is caused by stereotypes that encourage the notion of Latina, "sex symbols.... Although Vergara's humor and character brings a unique perspective on the show, her role also encourages Latino stereotypes. ... Even Sofia Vergara, the iconic Latina on screen today, cannot meet all the expectations of a Latina in Hollywood standards. ... Altho...

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As his name implies, he is a `low man', an ordinary man, whose dreams and expectations have been shattered by the false values of the society he has put his faith in. ... Charley offers him a job but he violently declines the offer thinking that he must portray an impressive image as a great and popular salesman. ... For Willy, his adventurer explorer brother, Ben, and his salesman hero, Dave Singleman, are images of success, but the character of Ben is fantastical and the achievements of Dave are idealised and exaggerated. ... His problems are only made worse by Linda and Happy who shiel...

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Specifically, Martin portrays Jekyll on a much more personal level, instead of from the public expectations. ... The "great Dr. ... These expectations dictate them to be public and civilized figures, sometimes necessarily actors. ... Ironically, these Victorian gentlemen, the symbols of masculinity in the society, have to rely totally on their servants for the most basic daily activities: from cleaning, cooking, shopping, even to lighting the fireplaces. ... Jekyll as a great master and the other servants' total devotion to Jekyll reflect this idea, a feature Stevenson's text fa...

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Many of the symbols and some of the language used in secret rituals come from that era. ... Brotherhood is a primary teaching of Masonry--that each person must be judged as an individual, on his own merits, and that such factors as race, national origin, religious creed, social status, or wealth are incidental to the person's character (Masonic Service par.1).... While reading a chapter called the Chamber of Reflection from a book entitled, An Illustrated Guide To The Lost Symbol: The History, The Secrets, and The Discoveries, the first paragraph explains the introduction into Free Mason...

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Many aspects of the "changing self" process are evident in this piece of related material ranging from suspicions or expectations of a change to the reaction of individuals when faced with a changing situation. ... This is an example of low-key lighting and when viewed, the images appear quite stark and contrasting - a great symbol of Kirsty's emotions. ... This symbol signifies the point in the boy's life where he may begin to accept that he is a changed person. ... She accepts that she is going through a "changing self" process, like the flame, and tries to radiate through this b...

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Gauss commented that he (Gauss) had "favorable expectations of his (Dedekind's) future performance- (Dictionary 2). ... Dedekind, along with being a brilliant mathematician, was also a great musical talent. ... As to his character, it seems Dedekind was a simple man - averse to excess and innovations, un-ambitious, conservative and loyal to his friends. ... It was Leibniz, also, who replaced Newton's symbols with those familiar today. ... In the 18th century, the great Swiss-Russian mathematician Leonard Euler, who had studied with Johann Bernoulli, wrote his Introduction to...

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By dividing the components of a performance into various signs - be they "icons", "indices" or "symbols" - it is possible to access all areas of performance as opposed to merely the linguistic composition. ... Men were given the role of provider and pressure was put on them to meet these social expectations. ... In this play, the male lead, Torvald, calls his wife, Nora, his "little squirrel", which, in linguistic terms, creates images of a busy creature concerned with petty activities such as collecting and hoarding - thus, making us feel that Torvald sees Nora as a slightly amusing yet e...

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By avoiding the chronological order of events of Miss Emily's life, Faulkner enhances the plot and presents two different view of time held by the characters. ... The picture of her father is just another symbol of immobility and her unwillingness to let go of the past. ... In this case, the watch is a symbol of time; yet in this house, time is invisible. ... The scrambling of time throughout the story is a great demonstration of the scrambling of time in Miss Emily's mind and in her house. ... There were too many expectations of women in those days and Faulkner demonstrates the cons...

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Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... However in each play the usage of a black character is vastly different. ... Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

• Word Count: 1913
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Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... However in each play the usage of a black character is vastly different. ... Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

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Both of these plays in particular are interesting in their use of setting, as the Forest of Arden and the forest that the Athenian lovers flee too becomes a kind of symbol for the opposite of town life with its rules and regulations. ... In As You Like It, disguise was used to explore the idea of gender and how it is perceived by society, as well as how people express themselves through gender expectations.  ... This preoccupation led to a literary form called the "pastoral," which Renaissance English writers based on a classical tradition of Greek and Latin writings, particularly the Ecl...

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It criticises the oppressive determinist social values and norms in society that govern the individual by common-held morals, expectations and the undermining of free will. ... The characters are determined by their financial position and judged accordingly. ... May Sinclair seems critical of the class structures that invade the personal relations between her characters. ... This satire and use of verbal irony is used to great dramatic effect throughout the novel. ... The descriptions seen above are a short analysis of the symbols and actions within the text that might equate to Marxist Litera...

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Wilkins Freeman best represented a woman's struggle for independence through the character of Louisa's relationship with Joe Dagget. ... The character of Joe Dagget has many characteristics that a typical woman would desire in a man. ... "(661) What is interesting is that Freeman describes death as something great which happened to Louisa. She is advocating for women's freedom through the death of her family, when Louisa comes to recognize the great path of independence, and becomes a strong symbol of the strength of a woman as she is able to thrive on her own. ... Freeman ...

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Episodes, character, and dialogue may be humorous recognizably, accidentally, intentionally, formerly, currently, functionally, surprisingly, subtly, broadly, ironically and barely humor and its uses – in all its various forms – has come to be appreciated as an important aspect of Arthuriana" (Armstrong). ... The minstrels presented here are the traditional celebrators of knightly prowess, highlight the horizon of expectations established in Arthurian romance in their song introducing Sir Robin" (Neufeld). ... The minstrels then keep their upbeat melody and tone but chan...

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Furthermore, Sylvia Plath's imagery is used to help paint the picture of just how determined Esther is to meet her own expectations as well as societies. ... I felt part of a great tradition"" (Plath 229). ... In Stephanie Tsanks, "The Bell Jar: A Psychological Case Study," states the bell jar as a symbol of society's stifling constraints and befuddling mixed messages that trap Sylvia Plath's heroine, Esther Greenwood, within its glass dome (166). ... It's here that Esther's, not only physical but psychological conflict, is addressed as she strives to meet the expectat...

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The way parent-child relationships develop through homeschooling depends a great deal on the child's desire whether they want to be homeschooled or not. ... This parenting philosophy acknowledges each child's personal character and special talent. ... "The term stems from the idea that tigers are a symbol of strength and power, and generally inspire fear and respect. ... Tiger parents claim they only expect so much out of their children because they know they can meet their expectations. ...

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According to tradition, which has retained its strength down to this day, the blessed empress was compelled by a tempest to seek refuge on the southern shores of Cyprus while journeying by ship from Palestine to Costantinople with the intention of transporting the sacred symbols of Christ's Passion and the thieves" crosses to the imperial capital. ...

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He additionally trademarked the expression that would turn into the organization's motto, "It's finger lickin' great" (KFC Corporation, 2012). ... Determination: Another highlight of The Colonel character is determination and steadiness to perform his fantasies notwithstanding the disappointments and his old age. ... Enthusiasm: another normal for the Colonel was his energy and affection to his work which inspired him to exceed expectations his business and be a noticeable symbol in the natural way of life business. 4. ...

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The play opens with three female characters whose stories dominate the play throughout, each striving to break from their prescribed outcomes. ... Throughout the plot, these three women abandon their roles and express their sexuality beyond their society's expectations. ...

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The Paradox of Gender Gender is defined many ways but in its simplest form, gender is a "social construct built of traditions, language and symbols that can create deep affiliation and deep division among people" (Walker, 1999, p. 5). ... From birth, society raises females to have different expectations. ... Character is a significant aspect of stewardship. ...

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Today, Mickey Mouse is recognized internationally as the symbol of a company equated with family entertainment (Stein, 2011, p. 1). ... After the debut of Mickey Mouse in 1928, Walt Disney and his associates formed the Walt Disney Studio and began creating what was ultimately to become a legacy of animated characters featured in charming, uplifting, stories (Stein, 2011, p. 2). ... The opportunity would be the importance of seeing a Disney character or not. ... Prunty also stated that Disney offers a variety of ticket options in order to provide great value including select multi-day tickets t...

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