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Corruption in Valley of Ashes

In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald,  Nick shows a friendly consideration toward Gatsby and he is truly correct in his assessment of other friends, which says:” They’re a rotten crowd’ I shouted across the lawn. ‘You’re worth the … Continue reading

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Life In the Valley of the Society

Maggie and Nellie, their similarity is their identity in Crane’s novel, Maggie: A girl of the streets, being regarded as prostitutes. However, the protagonists and her foil, although their identity are both hid under the cover of prostitution, their lives … Continue reading

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More Than A Sport

The hiss of razor-sharp blades chopping up the ice, the sweat running down my face, teammates impatiently waiting to receive the puck, the fans cheering for their favorite team, and the biting chill that spread the coaches’ voice throughout the … Continue reading

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Divergence

Divergence, the difference or conflicts in opinions, happens everywhere in our life. Mostly it is bilateral, which means both individuals or groups know they have different opinions, but occasionally it is not. In The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien describes … Continue reading

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Moral Degeneration

It is always difficult task to distinguish being moral from being nice, just like it is hard to define tomato a fruit or vegetable. People usually follow their own moralities, but the truth is, foremost, morality is the normal rules … Continue reading

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The Shackle on Hester

       Even if people may not realize, there will always be punishments for mistakes they have made. In the Scarlet Letter, Pearl will be the ultimate punishment throughout Hester’s life. Pearl not only reminds Hester about her sin and pasts, but … Continue reading

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Hey, Mom

The leaves were still swaying, the Charles River was still surging, and the planes were still roaring in the late autumn. The elegant lady with visible wrinkles stepped out the Logan international airport, dragging a giant and heavy suitcase. The … Continue reading

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The Fried Rice

Being away from home, longing for family is a normalcy for most international students. Chinese students, who have had fed their stomach with pluralistic and delicious food, miss their food a lot. However, the one dish that always makes me … Continue reading

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Jake’s Anthem

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway ch. 19 in class essay Jake is sick, he is not able to be with the girl of his dreams because of it. He and his friends are all part of the lost … Continue reading

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The America Dream

This Boy’s Life & The Color of Water In class Essay We all hear about or imagine the perfect American Dream, big, happy, house, working a good job or going to school and getting a good education. In our imagination … Continue reading

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