Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, a novel set in World War I, centers around the changes wrought by the war on one young German soldier. ... Indeed, in All Quiet on the Western Front, the meaning of language itself is, to a great extent, destroyed. ... (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 143). ... His face was quite calm'" (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 160). ... I cannot find my way back" (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 152). ...

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However it is ironic to note that they have turned this side of their "values" on its head - women are not only forbidden to abort unwanted babies, but are forced into a culture where their only purpose is to give birth to healthy babies, "we are two legged wombs, that's all: sacred vessels, ambulatory chalices". ... Angels and Guardians, all male, hold more power than a Handmaid, but they must not look during the women's walk around the Red Centre, therefore the Handmaids hold sexual power. ... Therefore all women complete some form of service to men whether it is in the form of Wif...

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Czmerda Honors English 10 Poor Boys In the novel All Quiet on the Western Front, the French girl's remark, "the war- great sadness- poor boys" is true of the events described in the novel in many respects because of the future hopes and dreams the men lost, the youth and innocence that was taken away from them, and the families and friends that were removed from their lives for good. ... In the novel, Paul notes that teachers and parents persuaded he and other young men to enlist in the war effort. ... He recognized that he must stop pitying himself in saying, "...all my genera...

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For sure there would have been a greater loss of lives of American soldiers but all in all maybe fewer people would have died. ... From watching the movie All Quiet on the Western Front I learned a lot about how bad the war really was for the soldiers sitting on the front line. ... Secondly, the conditions under which the soldiers were living on the front lines were hideous. ... Above all of that there was the constant reminder of death surrounding you. ... Seeing all the mistakes that were done then could teach us to prevent doing them today. ...

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Like much of the population at the time, Hollywood films were split between movies that portrayed war in a patriotic, positive light, such as Hearts of the World and those, which were strongly anti-war, such as All Quiet on the Western Front. ... However, due to events such as the sinking of the Lucitania and the Zimmerman note, this enjoyable and comfortable style of living was left behind and militarization was on the rise. ... Serving your nation militarily (either by fighting on the fronts of aiding in the war effort at home) was now the highest form of patriotism possible. ... In the thre...

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It also important to note that this opening scene is almost identical to the last one in the film, except that the character in the doorway is different. ... After kicking the front door shut with his foot, he is left alone in the main room of the cabin. ... Experiencing uneasiness at witnessing and sensing their tender feelings for each other, an intimacy that is a clear transgression of accepted norms, Clayton remains stoically quiet and motionless. ... Clayton follows Ethan, walking around Martha to get through the front door. ... In the lead, Ethan carries Debbie on his horse up to the fr...

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Art historians trace Greek art far back from the 7th to the 1st century, noting that an early date foreign models, especially Cretan, Asian & Egyptian, exercised a strong influence. They have their roots in Aegean civilization, but their unique qualities have made them among the strongest influences on subsequent Western art and architecture. ... (The Western Civilization) The particular strengths of Greek architectural art were the harmony & symmetry of the parts with the whole. ... Small temples had a two-columned front porch, sometimes with a portico before it. Larger temples, with front...

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Sitting in lotus pose with focus on the breath and quieting of the mind is the essence of yoga. ... A statue of the Buddha posed in full lotus sits quietly near the door, welcoming you with a gentle smile. ... However, the weather is not cooperating, so I will enter through the front door and meander down the long hallway where the treatment rooms are located. ... Quietly, our instructor enters the room and takes her place in front of the wooded scenery. thing as the rhythmic music that plays quietly in the background. ... But how did it all begin? ...

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Western influence arrived with the Portuguese, who came in search of spices in the early 16th century and later with the arrival of British and Dutch merchants. ... By this I mean that because Indonesia is made up of islands and archipelagos, some regions have been affected more than others by western society from their original lifestyle. ... Just 60 sea miles of the western coast of Sumatra there are a group of islands called Mentwai. ... The uma is where all the decision making for the community is made. ... Since the first days we arrived in Indonesia (Sumatra), we were already thinkin...

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All other claims, while contributing toward group identity, are disputable. ... A Catholic priest remembers his as a quiet fellow, in awe of the older boys. ... Remember that it is always the quiet ones that you must watch. ... In July 1990, the LTTE launched terror attack in Madras, Tamil Nadu state, India, against the headquarters of the Eelam People's Revolutionary Front, killing 14 leaders of this rival group. ­ ...

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All the sources stress the importance of duty to the cause, in particular, source C that evokes the prospect of a holy, or just war, in defence of the majority of the people. Respect also plays a significant role in all three sources, and, in what was a predominantly team-based society, a suggestion could be perceived that one would let down the side if the reader did not enlist for armed service. ... In the first month of the war, half a million men were recruited, while by February 1916, 2,631,000 men had volunteered for active service, while conscription, begun by the Derby scheme, placing...

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As he waits, he looks at the house and visualizes his wife pruning prize-winning roses in the garden that is in front of the house, and his two boys playing in the sprinkler in the front yard on a hot summer day. ... I can't even imagine what it would be like to be around people just like me all of the time. ... Thirty percent of black Americans live in all-black neighborhoods (Gillmor). ... Probably not because they were all too busy using the "colored" bathrooms. ... Farley notes that although segregation in the St. ...

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Through out the century this county was real quiet and remained neutral through many wars including World War 1. ... With all this ethnic diversity you wouldn't be surprised that this country has over 30 languages. ... Most Western countries, including the United States, maintained small diplomatic missions in Kabul during the Soviet occupation. ... There was a new legal system that wasn't really adopted but all factions tacitly agree they will follow Shari'a, or the Islamic law. ... All I know about the political power is that they have a foreign minister in charge right now. ...

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This brings us to the point that not all painting and drawing is "fine art- either. ... He appears to be stating that because photography is also used to record events (horse-racing's photo finishes; wedding and event photographs; news and advertising photographs; surveillance photographs) this excludes all photography from being "fine art-. ...

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Poe's Poems In personal appearance, Edgar Allen Poe was a quiet, shy-looking, but handsome man; he was slightly built, and was five feet, eight inches in height. ... Poe made many contributions to Western Literature. ... That's all, nothing else... That's all, nothing else... I wheeled a cushioned seat straight in front of the bird, bust, and door (68). ...

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All these five features together are pointers to the trends in the partisan politics of Democracies all over the world. ... Not the illiberal, undemocratic National Front in France, the Reform Party in Canada, or the Freedom Party in Austria but the open, Democratic Party. ... The party should be porous (taking serious note of pressure groups and movements). ... This situation has all the potential of people losing faith in Democratic governance itself. ... However, in the post cold war world where communism as an ideology appears to be losing all its strength, ideological differences are...

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All ashe is directed to Oloddumare. Ashe is a generative power inherent in all things (Mason: 123). ... "Reality is ashe, and all the objects of the world are in reality forces of ashe in relation to each other."" ... He ordered the hen to scatter the earth across the surface in all directions. ... The eggun also consist of all the spiritual entities assigned to the individual when he was born (Gonzalez-Wippler 1989: 76). ...

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Each species has its deer who is larger than all the others. master; for example, the deer have a master The master of humans is the Creator. ... Eat only lightly or not at all during the preceding four hours. ... Note its details clearly. ...

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As ancient Greek history has played such a pivotal role in subsequent cultures throughout time, that to learn about women in this society enhances our understanding of western civilization. ... Democracy, classical art and architecture, philosophy, and drama all can trace their lineage to ancient Greece. ... In front of the United States Supreme Court building sits justice, portrayed as a Greco-Roman female goddess. ... We get glimpses of women's economic contributions ranging from weaving cloth, leather workers, and grain processors, all positions that were segregated by gender. ... Not...

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Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. ... All of the above settled in Ireland and contributed various skills and expertise such as the ability to use iron and the skill to make pottery. ... They were also one of the most democratic groups in Europe, and they valued their family above all. ... Also, in the 5th and 6th Centuries Irish Gaels conquered Scotland, Wales and a large part of western Britain. ... To this day, although in Northern Ireland, Armagh is indeed the religious centre of all Ireland. ...

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