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Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare in 1595.

Simon represents the goodness in humanity. He is also a Christ-figure who is sacrificed for the boys’ sins.

Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955.

The Odyssey is an epic poem because it tells the story of a hero’s journey home from war. The poem is also full of exciting and dangerous adventures.

Athena fears that her wisdom will not be enough to protect her from the dangers of the world. She also fears that she will not be able to find a place in the world where she belongs.

The conch symbolizes the power of democracy and the rule of law. It also symbolizes the need for cooperation and communication in order to maintain order and civilization.

Frankenstein is terrified of his creation and runs away. His creation, enraged and confused, chases after him.

Juliek is a character in the book Night who is part of a group of prisoners who are being forced to march to a concentration camp. He plays his violin as he is dying because it is a reminder of his humanity and his hope for a better future.

Tom Buchanan is a “hulking man” with a “great, coarse, protruding nose” and small eyes.

Jordan wants to leave the group from East Egg because she is bored with their lifestyle and she wants to go back to her own life.