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  • Learning to grow

    Chances plus changes equals growth Personal growth starts with a positive mindset. It is developed through the chances that you take and the way you embrace the changes that come with these chances.. It builds on the need to become a better you… It never ends because each day brings new opportunities that will challenge…

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  • How do we learn? Many times we may not grasp a concept the way that other persons may do. So, we feel dejected and begin to doubt our abilities. We begin to think that we are not competent or we just are not good enough to live up to the expectations of others. This lowers…

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  • Animal Farm – Important traits of the characters in the Story NAPOLEON AND SNOWBALLNapoleon emerges as the leader of the farm after the rebellion. He is more deceitful and dangerous than Snowball. Like Joseph Stalin, Napoleon intimidates others and consolidates his power using military force (his nine loyal attack dogs).   SNOWBALL challenges Napoleon to…

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  • Literary Devices Explanation Action The main action in the novel is that the children are fascinated with Boo Radley, the trial of Tom Robinson, and his demise. The rising action is the children’s fascination of Boo. The falling action is the threats of Bob Ewell to Atticus and Boo saving the children from Bob Ewell.…

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  • Tom Robinson versus Bob Ewell There is the major conflict between Tom and Bob Ewell, and this represents the person versus person conflict. The African American, Tom Robinson is accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. The trial is long, and it increases the segregation in the society. Atticus is white and he chooses…

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  •             Jean Louise Finch or Scout is the narrator and the main character of the novel. Atticus Finch is her father, and he is a lawyer who holds a high moral standard. Jem is Scout’s brother. He is older but he shares her adventures. Dill is their friend who comes to visit during the summer.…

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  • Historical Background to the novel             The novel was set at a time when racial prejudice was dominant in the southern states. Harper Lee’s home state: Alabama was not immune to the racial challenges that existed in these segregated southern states. Blacks were forced to live in the segregated society. These blacks were also forced…

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  •   Characters   Jean Louise Finch (Scout) The main character and narrator. She tells the story of herself being a rebellious tomboy who is fierce towards those who challenge her. But she has a good heart and sees the goodness of people. Jeremy Finch (Jem) He is Scout’s older brother. He is quiet and reserved…

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