by Antonio to his childhood. Antonio’s mother is a staunch catholic while his father is the son of a vaquero. His father wants him to become a cowboy‚ however his mother wants him to become a priest. This is when Antonio begins to question his destiny. “Then maybe I do not have to be just Marez‚ or Luna‚ perhaps I can be both –“‚ said Antonio. (247) In chapter one‚ Ultima comes to live with the Marez family. Ultima is a curandera‚ a healer who uses folk remedies. Ultima is more like Antonios mentor
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Society is constantly exposed to various forms of media‚ be it television‚ radio‚ newspapers or the growing internet‚ that portray either constructed or natural images of events and issues that consequently influence our view of the world‚ our behaviour and our leisure pursuits. The extent to which individuals are either passive or active in recognising this significant influence on their leisure lifestyle are discussed throughout this essay from the perspectives of two sociological theories in relation
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June 1 Last Lecture‚ “Continue to Marxism” ‚ ”Constructivism” The international-ization of Marxist Ideas Marx’s key work Capital focuses on the development and characteristics of 19th Century British capitalism. In 20th Century‚ a number of scholars developed Marx’s ideas and on capitalism’s trans-border character‚ in particular imperialism. Trotsky for example argued that the level of development of any particular state would be affected by its relations with others. • Sooo state could develop
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named Antonio falls in love with a man of noble birth named Sebastian‚ whom Antonio rescued from a shipwreck. However‚ Antonio’s love only brings him grief‚ as the straight Sebastian views Antonio’s homosexual advances merely as gestures of friendship‚ and eventually marries a countess named Olivia. Shakespeare manifests himself in his character of Antonio‚ conveying a warning against being blinded by love‚ especially homosexual love‚ in Elizabethan England. When the reader first meets Antonio‚ he
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situations that conflict with the ability to have a constant character. For instance‚ having the duty to be responsible for his family‚ or choosing to do what is good. If Antonio had the virtue to be kind‚ he would have to act in kindness in all situations‚ to all people‚ and for a long time. In some of his circumstances listed above Antonio acts are not in good
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shown throughout the play from many characters in the play such as Shylock‚ Antonio and Portia. This shows the characters personalities and different attitudes towards the giving and taking of mercy and justice to provide a great deal of conflict throughout the play. The first time we see the theme mercy vs justice is when Shylock lends Antonio money after accepting the bond in hope that Antonio will not pay him back on time‚ therefore getting a pound of Antonio’s flesh
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Narrator: The Merchant of Venice is set in 16th century Italy. Venice‚ a city of canals‚ at that time was a famous cultural and trading centre. Antonio is a leading merchant in the city. The scene opens on a street in Venice. (Enter Antonio‚ Salerio and Solanio from left side of stage. They walk up to the centre) Antonio: Truly‚ I don’t know why I’m feeling sad; It’s tiresome; you say you’re tired of it too. But I have no idea why I started feeling this way. And this sadness makes me lose
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Like many migrant families‚ they brought their lifetime possessions with them‚ including uprooted molave posts of their old houses and their alsong‚ a stone mortar for pounding rice. Characters: 1. Antonio “Tony” Samson‚ who gained a doctorate degree in Harvard University 2. Carmen Villa‚ wife of Antonio Samson; a typical rich girl; daughter of Don Manuel Villa and Mrs. Villa 3. Don Manuel Villa‚ father of Carmen; husband of Mrs. Villa; a rich and influential man 4. Mrs. Villa‚ wife of Don Manuel Villa;
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Malfi Summary The Duchess of Malfi takes place in Italy‚ mostly at the Duchess’s palace in Malfi‚ in the sixteenth century. The Duchess is a young widow whose two brothers‚ Ferdinand and the Cardinal‚ are visiting her from Rome at the play’s start. Antonio‚ the manager of her household‚ has just returned from France. Before leaving the Duchess‚ Ferdinand engages Bosola‚ previously used by the Cardinal as a hit man‚ to ostensibly manage the Duchess’s horses‚ but in reality to spy on her for the brothers
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he is a Jew. Shylock is a victim of the play because he is mistreated. Shylock is being abused by Christians but mostly Antonio. Shylock says‚ “You call me misbeliever‚ cut-throat dog‚ / And spet upon my Jewish gaberdine‚ / And all for use of that which is mine own.” (1.3.107-109). Shylock shows through these lines that Antonio abuses him verbally and physically‚ as Antonio calls him names and spat on him‚ all because he lends money with interest. Another example of Shylock ’s mistreatment is Christians
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