In The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas and The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, the protagonists take journeys through time and show how life can change for the better or the worst. ... I almost regret having helped you in your researches and having told you what I did, he said Because I have instilled into your heart a feeling that previously held no place there--vengeance.- (p.85) Here the Abbé Faria, a prisoner that Dantes met in jail, has just revealed to him the possibility that he must have been framed for his crime by the people that he assumed were good friends. ... In ...

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While this was good news for the nations, it was disappointing for Sinclair because his purpose for the novel was not recognized. ... He has no where else to turn but to the fertilizer plants, a certain Hell on Earth where no man willingly works unless he has absolutely no where else to go. ...

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Because of Edison's inventions of direct current motors, Tesla's invention proved so good he lighted the World Columbia Exposition in 1893. ... It was so good Edison turned to an alternating current guy. ... Morgan was buying all teslas patents and making big bucks off of them with his own inventions witch have teslas first ones in them. ...

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Protecting the Earth is no longer a factor in the world of big business. ... Hengen writes "A belief in natural order has been supplemented by faith in technology: human desire or human will was to be regulated by and attuned to both the natural order and to the supernatural good. ... He feels as though he is a disappointment to her and constantly makes desperate attempts to have some sort of connection with her, good or bad. ... People line up willing to pay big bucks to have their suicide broadcasted over the web. ...

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Tupac Shakur: Wanted Dead or Alive??? Tupac Shakur is a controversial rapper, poet, and actor adored by many and hated by some. With his out spoken lyrics, he talked about real issues in the world, which are not the usual topics of many rappers. He always tried to give back to his community, and better himself and the people who were close to him. He did not care what anyone else thought, and he simply said what was on his mind. ...

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