Through distinctive features within a novel, exploration and an understanding of ideas upon human experience can be encompassed. ... Consequently, Gibbons cleverly emphasises that through family values and social attitudes, individuals can gain knowledge upon how distant larger families struggle to convey sanction and responsibility for their own, unless for their own social gain. ... These events set, provide an understanding upon Ellen's mindset and how they have hindered her growth. Through and exploration upon family and social life of the set time of Ellen Foster, the audience gains ...

• Word Count: 1059
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A relationship is built upon the understanding between two people. It goes beyond casual acquaintances and evolves into an experience of sharing and gaining an understanding of each other. ... You become more aware and develop a better understanding of their feelings. ... To make a relationship work, you will need to invest time, effort, understanding, trust and effective communication. ... You must gain the talent and skill in order to have the ability to relate to others. ...

• Word Count: 672
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• Grade Level: High School

Claudius, however, and then his advisor Polonius believe that they can gain control over the "spirits" of their children by overruling them through orders, critique and humiliations. ... Shakespeare suggest when people face irrational for them situations, some in power are ready to do anything to gain control and influence over the spirit that they failed to understand. ... Claudius' introduction to Hamlet's grief, makes the king naively questions his son with no understanding of "how is it that the clouds still hang on [Hamlet]?... Therefore, in front of the whole court the k...

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Claudius, however, and then his advisor Polonius believe that they can gain control over the "spirits" of their children by overruling them through orders, critique and humiliations. ... Shakespeare suggest when people face irrational for them situations, some in power are ready to do anything to gain control and influence over the spirit that they failed to understand. ... Claudius' introduction to Hamlet's grief, makes the king naively questions his son with no understanding of "how is it that the clouds still hang on [Hamlet]?... Therefore, in front of the whole court the k...

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The word 'child' is also quite degrading and shows the mother trying to gain control and power by reinforcing her daughter's adolescence. ... Thus, a modern reader would be able to sympathize with either character understanding a simple argument can be escalated. ... The last line of the poem; "As you ask me to skate in the dark" Shows the mother gaining a bit of control as her daughter asks permission to skate. ...

• Word Count: 613
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Women gained a better understanding of their own abilities to be both breadwinner and nurturer and as such their expectation of their partners also changed. ... Today's workplace is becoming more understanding of the need for work-life balance. ...

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Confucianism is known as a religion, and one of the most important roles in ancient China. The Confucianism rules and teachings also known as filial piety came from Confucius. He is well known as being a philosopher, politician, and editor. It was during the Han dynasty when Confucian was adapted to...

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• Grade Level: High School

The strength Sonny's brother gains through loss is the strength of his mother, in the role of supporter he finds a will to survive. ... They gain a sense of understanding that helps them to face the life ahead of them. ...

• Word Count: 739
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• Grade Level: High School

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Essay Everyone has ups and downs to their life. The high times and low times that make people who they are. In the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, there are many situations that shape Maya's personality and contribute to the person she is ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Gaining greater awareness of her mother's value and appreciating, after her mother has died, how important her mother was to her. ... What has it added to your understanding of change? ... A child once quick to mischief' has grown into a contemplative adult who has a greater understanding of life picking the last fruits of the temporal' (the last lessons of time/experience). ...

• Word Count: 1013
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• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the play there are many instances that could have been avoided had an understanding traditional matriarchal figure been present. ... This was all for their personal gain; had the traditional mother figure raised them their course in life would have been for the better. ... Had Goneril and Regan had a traditional mother figure they would have been brought up with positive values of kindness and understanding, the tragedy in King Lear would not have taken place. ...

• Word Count: 1223
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Parents who aren't ready will never have to worry about bringing up an unwanted child; parents who are unable to have children gain one for whom they can love and care. ... They grow up understanding their importance to both set of parents that are willing to cooperate with each other just to be able to spend time and be with them. ... Every child deserves this sense of belonging and understanding that Lisa received because open adoption was introduced. ...

• Word Count: 1039
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In a comparison and contrast of "The Sky Is Gray", by Ernest Gaines and " The Man Who Was Almost A Man", by Richard Wright we experience the hardships two adolescents face on the road to manhood. ... Dave never reached the level of understanding for his age. ... That proves that age does not matter, and taking care of your responsibilities and understanding the logic behind it is the key to being successful at the journey to manhood. ...

• Word Count: 1095
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• Grade Level: High School

His father gives him a very clear understanding of what he believes it is to be a man. ... This causes John to feel a lot of pressure to lose his virginity at a young age to gain his father's respect and approval. ...

• Word Count: 704
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• Grade Level: High School

"It's not the presence of someone that brings meaning to your life but it's the way that someone touches your heart which gives your life a beautiful meaning." (Azgraybebly Josland) The dictionary defines a relationship as a connection, association, or involvement, or an emotional or other connecti...

• Word Count: 1244
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the end, the author realizes that they may lose more than they had gained by saving time. ... Although saving time is necessary, people seem to use less time to take care of their family, they lack of time for understanding other people, and they have a rush life. ... Thus, "we may lose more than we've gained by forgetting the important things in life." ...

• Word Count: 966
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• Grade Level: High School

He begins to gain courage and the will to keep going with the quest through the trials they face; Such as, escaping the goblin kingdom, defeating the three trolls, and surviving Mirkwood. ... The people, who learn to make the most from their journey, will gain the greatest reward when the destination is finally reached. ... Understanding that the journey will shape the destination makes it easier to take full advantage of the journey. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

What is happening to the relationships we once thought were all OK? What are these relationships that are so appalling, that it's illegal? It is known as Statutory Rape. It is considered to be a relationship with a boy or girl that is under the age of 18, who are wrongfully having a sexual rel...

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• Grade Level: High School

After this introduction, Angelou turns to her arrival in Stamps at age three and proceeds by chronicling her emotional development, with reflection upon the implications of her experiences for understanding racism, sexism, and the general human condition. ... By age ten, Maya had gained sufficient self-esteem not only to converse normally but also to work in a white woman's home and, furthermore, to retaliate when that woman made a racist assault upon her name. ...

• Word Count: 1226
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Every family has its origins and with that origin a certain heritage or culture develops. Over many years the traditions of that culture is passed down to many generations. This process of passing down the traditions and knowledge of your ancestors is a strong way to keep your heritage alive. But wh...

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• Grade Level: High School

When she is watching the trial, she comes to a new understanding of society's view of a person's worth because of the color of their skin. ... She is forced to transition into an independent person and learns to gain perspective on other people and their situation. ...

• Word Count: 988
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• Grade Level: High School

She is expecting to cash in on her family treasures either monetarily or by showing them to her high society friends to gain acceptance, without acknowledging her family roots. ... By this, the quilts become the centerpiece for understanding how money and cultural climates influence the way that Dee appears to her economically emaciated family. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

However, he placed a star next to one particular family on the list of five and said, "you will gain the most growth and understanding from this family's struggle, I urge you to contact them first." ...

• Word Count: 951
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• Grade Level: High School