decedent’s reputation or memory. In the story, “The Sculptor’s Funeral” by Willa Cather, Steavens accompanies the body of his teacher and successful sculptor, Harvey Merrick, back to Merrick’s dirty, little, Kansas hometown, for burial. He is met with a town and people who repulse him. He discovers
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morning in Cape Town, where I woke up beside my beloved machete. As I stare at it flashbacks of that horrid night are on loop, in my mind. My parents lying helplessly on the ground as their blood seeped into our new rug as I stood, my tears were attempting to clean up the scene. The man who I assume was the leader of theives, said one thing as he left “Survivel of ze fiddest, ma frien” and he dropped the bloody machete to the ground. I picked up the machet, washed it and left home in pursuit of a
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will consider relations within my community, local government, schools, and workplace. I will also discuss the problems that an in-depth interview with Emmanuel King from King’s Group Home for Children (a local community children’s advocate) and my own personal accounts have made clear. Community relations within my community are positive for all the members in the areas of government, schools, and workplaces with only a few minor issues. Most members in my community do not look like me. I
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country. At first, my cousin was off for the summer from school in Mexico and somehow ended in a benevolent manner in my house. The beginning started exquisitely fine but soon after the first day the rocky road began. She had many fixed traditions that when she crossed over she was surprised at the different qualities of life we here in the United States take for granted. Her exasperation of technology in America was for the lack of word, rancorous, as she observed the home and community around
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For my trip, I decided to travel to Newfoundland and Cape Breton island. I chose to plan a trip here because I think its one of Canada's most unique places. I think this because if you compare other provinces such as Ontario or Manitoba to Newfoundland and the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia, you’ll find that their lifestyle is completely different. Newfoundland and Cape Breton consist mostly of small fishing villages and I thought that planning a trip here would allow for the traveller to experience
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July 3, 2010 Dear Diary, My life as a Chinese American Many of my ancestors paved the way for me to become a Chinese American. In the late 1850’s is when the first wave of Chinese immigration entered into the United States. The Chinese who entered the United States were called the Gold Mountain Guest. The Chinese called the United States, Gold Mountain, in the event that they may become rich. This gold rush started in Sutter’s Mill, Sacramento, CA. As the gold diminished, they just came to
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the social responsible efforts of each individual community and the City of Kelsey’s community. The city of Kelsey, population of 625,000, is located in Northwest Valley. Kelsey has everything a large city has to offer but with the appeal of a small town. The community encourages each person in Kelsey to strive to obtain an enhanced standard of living by adapting to a healthy lifestyle, environmental mindfulness, and service to each other. The community of Kelsey benefits from the diversity of the
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timing of the story. The setting would appear to be a small town which symbolizes the thinking at that time and why the husband thinks the way he does throughout the story. References to traditional marriages, non- mixing of races during this time as well give the reader clues as to the importance of setting. Living in upstate New York would indicate that it was a small working town which correlates with the husband having the small town perception of something that is not the norm for him. In this
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occasions, such as Mass. JK has an advanced degree and TK has her bachelors. IK attends a public school that is located in her neighborhood. Developmental Stage and History TK often feels resentful of the fact that JK works long hours and is out of town a great deal. She regrets the fact that she didn’t go to law school as she wanted to when she was younger. IK has always been a quiet child but lately has been acting out. She has been lying to JK and TK about homework that she should have done but
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problems and managing behaviors within the community itself and between the community and larger society” (p. 401). My understanding of community as the client is the care given has the potential to affect the whole community not just one family. Nurses can provide education and treatment in the community in settings such as schools, parks, civil centers, the workplace, and home. The result can be a healthier, stronger community. To positivity affect the community’s health a detailed assessment
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