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            With the impeccable scholastic attitude and notable character that Miss Fan has manifested, I enthusiastically recommend her without any reservation for acceptance into your undergraduate program.             Armed with my undergraduate degree in China and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Columbia University in 1986, I am currently the head of the fixed income department…

Arthur Fenton impulse comes from a person at a distancean uncontrollable impulse.” “Obsession!” he shrieked, in an ecstasy of delight. “It is the rarest condition. We have eight cases, five well attested. You don’t mean to say” His exultation made him hardly articulate. “No, I don’t,” said I. “Good-evening! You will excuse me, but I…

Two stories that are heavy in literary technique are “Tell Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allen Poe and “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson. These short stories were written exactly 105 years apart; Poe’s short story was written in 1843 while Jackson’s was written in 1948. “Tell Tale Heart,” Poe develops the plot and creates a mood…

Symbolism in O’Brien’s The Things They Carried tallies rampant and plays a portion in conveying the author’s message. O’Brien uses symbols to associate thoughts together. Symbols can be decrypted by the reader to unearth the true kernel of the work. Symbols appear in all signifiers in the work. repeating as both touchable and intangible. O’Brien…

f Situation in Oedipus RexThe Signifigance of Irony, Metaphor, and Reverasal of Situation in Oedipus RexOedipus Rex is a tragedy of a man who attempts to flee a prophecy out of fear of what the future may hold for him, and in doing so blindly falls straight into his tragic fate. The use of literary…

During the 19th century, Bohemian immigrants sought better lives for their families by leaving their homelands. However, their religious beliefs caused conflicts within communities. The majority of citizens in the United States during this time were Protestants/Lutherans, while Catholics practiced their religion differently. Consequently, these religious differences led to many issues. In terms of religious…

The Epic of Gilgamesh is renowned not only for the remarkable accomplishments of its protagonist, Gilgamesh, but also for its enduring relevance to human society and timeless themes. Literature throughout history has conveyed messages that continue to resonate with successive generations. The innate desire for greatness and recognition is an inherent aspect of human nature….

Tuesdays with Morrie By: Mitch Albom “Teachers takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart.” The book “Tuesdays with Morrie” touches the heart of many people. He wasn’t a superstar athlete, a successful entrepreneur or a famous actor. He was not a household name. His only claim to fame was an appearance on…

Shawshank Redemption Essay, Research Paper Great Expectations: Father figures, wise mans and frequenters Pip s pursuit for individuality is until the return of Magwich, based on false values. In this pursuit he is influenced by ( for good or for ailment ) a figure of figures whom he regards about as surrogable parents. Write an…

Winnie the Pooh He is funny, humble, and hyperactive. He does a lot of silly things, and his love for honey is endless (And so Winnie the Pooh climbed the honey tree. He climbed and he climbed and he climbed, and as he climbed he hummed a little hum). Christoper Robin He is everyone’s best…