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What is the tone of "The Great Gatsby"?

Nick views certain parts of Gatsby's character with ambivalence while viewing others with an affection that borders on nostalgia. At different moments, Nick clearly admires and is equally clearly repulsed by Gatsby. The changing tone helps underline the manifold nature of Gatsby himself and, combined with the point of view which shifts in and out of objectivity, adds to the overall complexity of the novel.

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Which texts did Jonathan Swift author?

Swift was born in 1667, and lived primarily in Dublin, Ireland. Swift's style is characterized by a satirical critique of politics and other social issues contemporary to his day.Although best known for "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal," Swift's total catalog of works is extensive and includes a variety of styles including essays, pamphlets, personal correspondence, verse poetry, sermons and expostulations on topics such as history. Some titles of his work include "The Battle of the Books," "Meditation on a Broomstick," "The Public Spirit of the Whigs," "Draiper Lette..

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What are some fun free things to do in Chicago?

Features of the 24.5-acre Millennium Park include Cloud Gate, more popularly known as "the Bean," which is a bean-shaped metal structure that reflects the skyline, as well as the people who walk up to it. This makes Cloud Gate a popular "selfie" photo stop. Another curious feature of the park is Crown Fountain, which features the faces of Chicago's citizens, each of which has the honor of having his or her mouth placed over the fountain faucet. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion, designed by Frank Gehry, provides outdoor concerts.\nWhile many of the Navy Pier's indoor activities carry a price..

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When did the Syfy channel change its name from Sci-Fi?

In an interview with Blastr.com, Syfy's president Dave Howe said that the name was changed to Syfy so that the channel sounded more cutting edge, so that the channel could expand into other genres, and because it was impossible to trademark anything under the name SCI FI. Some of Syfy's popular shows are "Ghost Hunters," "Continuum," "Haven," "Face Off" and "Defiance," as of 2015.

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Who are the main characters in the book "The Bully" by Paul Langen?

"The Bully" is part of a series of books called The Bluford Series. The series is set in Titular High School and are young adult novels written to explore issues that affect kids in high school, from bullying to peer pressure and divorce. Langan wrote some of the books in this series, but not all. "The Bully" is part of the curriculum in some English classes.

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What are some ways to listen to full song lists from the 1990s?

Spotify is a free music streaming application that features numerous user-created playlists, including many featuring music from the 90s. The service also offers Spotify Premium, which provides additional features for a yearly subscription fee. Pandora is a streaming service similar to Spotify, but consists of different stations, rather than playlists. Pandora has a number of stations that feature 90s music, including alternative rock and hip hop. Stations are also available for specific 90s bands, such as Third Eye Blind and Oasis, as well as similar artists to the band in question.

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Who spread the rumor of Billy Graham's death?

The rumor of Graham's death gained momentum with the creation of the anonymous "R.I.P. Billy Graham" Facebook page, which quickly gained close to 1 million likes from fans. It is not known whether the same person is responsible for the origin of the rumor as well as the Facebook page.\nRepresentatives of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association hastened to quash the death rumor, which appeared on Facebook just days after Graham's 96th birthday. Refuting the rumor, a representative remarked that Graham was visiting with relatives and continued to feel as well as any 96-year-old perso..

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What happened in the first season of "Flash Forward"?

The FBI's investigation is led by Special Agent Mark Bedford, a former alcoholic, played by Joseph Fiennes, whose "flashforward" guides the investigation. He is assisted by Special Agent Demetri Noh, played by John Cho, and Special Agent Janis Hawk (Christine Woods). They are supervised by FBI Assistant Director Stanley Wedeck, played by Courtney B. Vance. The FBI are assisted by characters such as Mark's wife, Olivia, played by Sonya Walger, and Dr. Simon Campos, played by Dominic Monaghan.\nThe season, and the series, concludes with the events of the show catching up to those seen ..

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Where can I read the full text of "Death of a Salesman" online?

"Death of a Salesman" is offered in print form by Penguin Plays. It is available from all major online and brick-and-mortar bookstores. Arthur Miller wrote the play after having its first two lines fixated in his mind. It forever changed the landscape of American theater and earned Miller many awards, including a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play.

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Who is the servant of Brutus?

Based on how Brutus treats Lucius, it would be apparent that Lucius is young, perhaps a boy. Lucius is also depicted as someone who loves to sleep, according to the number of times Brutus laments how he is always fast asleep and not answering his call.In the first scene where Lucius appears, it is through his dialogue where the audience is given the critical information that the "Ides of March" is coming. In the same scene, Lucius hands Brutus the letter that Cassius and his group have thrown away. On his second appearance, he is sent on an errand by Portia to gather some news and check on Bru..

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