... realize the difference between appearance and reality that lead to the 'downfall' of both characters because none of their lover live up to the expectations they had meticuously created. Just as the misconception of love is used as a catalyst to reveal the deeper theme of the difference between ... a swine he lies,"; the Lord's words on first seeing Christopher Sly make his degrating opinion towards the poor evident. Similarily, in the great gatsby, the character of Wison represents the lower class in American Society. Wilson lives in the valley of ashes where the poor people who have be...

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... the play acted five times between 1660, when the theatres re-opened, and 1668, the first time admittedly disappointed with the performance, his "expectation being too great" (Pepys, 1, 325). Today the play still produces great expectations of pleasure, which are usually fulfilled. It holds a secure place in the theatrical repertory, in high school and university curricula, and in the hearts of ... contemporary playgoers and readers. No doubt much of its continued popularity has resulted, as Digges suggested, from the comic action, and, in particular, from the character of Falstaff. There...

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... students showed that they were confident and had positive attitudes. The findings from this case-study is proof that a holistic experience with high expectations transfers into positive outcomes for the students. I don't find it surprising that when students are aware that their efforts will be received ... providing the teacher has made it clear what the students should be looking for when assessing the demonstration. I ensure that I set out expectations and rules (limiting them to avoid over confusing the task at the beginning) and provide a success criteria for use when performances ar...

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