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Not finished yet : )) transition from suffocating to a sense of liberty in faith luck vs. faith old man only character in charge of his actions (believed in faith…

Read the PostFoolish Man or Faithful Fool?

Work in Progress How does the title of the text connect to the global issue?  Why do you think the author chose this title? Author:  The Fantastic Fitzgerald Cast:  The…

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Through the extended metaphor of feeding the worms, Laméris illustrates the transience of beauty in the face of ultimate mortality. Laméris parallels the hesitant and staggering nature of life to…

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Arden steps onto Commercial before I’d look both ways, I screamed his name and grabbed his collar but my attempts were rendered futile by the acrylic divide – I am…

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 Social commentary through the extended metaphor of seemingly absurd / frivolous objects Juxtaposition between serious / heavy subjects with their “light-hearted” portrayals Satirizing society’s perception of “gleaming” Tensions: New vs…

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How is the tension between imagination and reality in The Odyssey used to make the story timeless? Chronicle fantastical journey? Vehicle to express themselves? Compensate for lack of scientific knowledge?…

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A poem satirizing IB examiners: in progress, unresolved conflicts w IB examiners Frivolity of IB examiners in giving grades juxtaposed with students studying for exams Sitting atop piles “I haven’t…

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Reminder: remember points + quotes, don’t memorize – hinders flexibility in responding to questions hook – historical anecdotes?  famous quotes? references to other parts of the pieces

Read the PostThe Angelic Telemachus

True peace is not possible; our society is an amalgamation of individuals constantly striving for improvements to their pre-existing situations.  There are people who are satisfied with themselves, yet others…

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When one is constantly at the top of social hierarchy, it is easy for one to judge and condemn those who are cruel to their inferiors.  Yet, when one is…

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