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    Fighting Saints of National English Honor Society because I am very willing to help others continue working to improve in English. I am the person my friends come to, to edit their essays and papers, and I really enjoy being able to help other students get the best grade they can in English. Also being in National English Honor Society would help me get into college, where I am eager to continue studying the subject. I also would like to challenge myself to improve in English through difficult classes

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    Although English is the official language of Australia, Australia's multicultural society has created many subcategories of Australian English. It can be broke down to different groups based on the ethno-cultural groups such as Lebanese English or Greek English as well as Indigenous English. However, Australian accents comprehensively were separated into broad, general, and cultivated varieties (ABC, 2016). General accent represent the most common accents and it is natural and less strong. Conversely

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    In the 18th century wealthy white men ruled England. The upper class men ruled society, and married for a woman’s reputation and her dowry. Marriage is a business arrangement and women have to maintain an upstanding reputation. Hogarth’s engravings depict the roles that gender and class plays in society. The more money you have the less freedom you have especially for women. In Hogarth’s The Harlot’s Progress and in Four Times a Day you can see the differences in gender and class. The Harlots

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    the National English Honors Society because I share the beliefs of the mission statement in multiple ways. I have always loved literature and will remain interested in it. I believe in building a community of academic achievers as well as trying my best to be one. I try to excel in all that I do by maintaining high grades and also being part of the community outside of school. English has always been one of my favorite subjects and I am looking forward to sharing my love for English with others.

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    Paternalism and Deference in the English Society The English society, throughout its long history, was fundamentally formed on a strong social hierarchical basis that was well understood and accepted by its people. In other words, this vertical social chain, or the Great Chain of Being, denoted the essential social hierarchy that served as the backbone of maintenance of order and deference in the English society. It largely categorized people into different status according to each individual’s

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    Societies Judgment on Limited English Proficiency Society judges civilians based on looks, social status, class and many other ways. One way society places judgment on civilians is by criticizing how they speak or write. This judgment has consequences on individuals who have not mastered the English language, such as limited opportunities and being socially awkward. In “Mother Tongue,” Amy Tan discusses the struggles of speaking “Broken” English, consequently leading to judgment. Individuals sometimes

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    Arthurian Legends Effects on English Society

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    did the great King Arthur play in the way English Literature is perceived? The Arthurian Legends reveal King Arthur as a chivalrous king and not as a historical figure but as a myth of mass amounts of achievements. From his search of the Holy Grail, to his perfect society in Camelot and his development of the Round Table, King Arthur’s legend displayed his heroic character. Through the many countless legends of the glorious King Arthur, England’s society underwent a drastic change in the outlook

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    Since my freshman year of high school, I have been involved in extracurricular activities ranging from volunteering at the animal shelter to being a member of the National English Honor Society. I enjoy lending my time to helping others as well as bettering my community. I joined the Interact Club my junior year and became the secretary my senior year because I thoroughly enjoyed the work the club did, which was helping others in the community. As the Secretary for the Interact club, I organize

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    Quinn Kropschot AP English Literature December 8, 2014 Period 3 Stranger to Society A common theme underlying Albert Camus’s novels is the idea of a society that does not care about the future, the past, or the present. In The Stranger, by Camus, the main character Meursault lives a life lacking in meaning, emotions, and feelings.. On one disastrous day at the beach, Meursault is influenced by “the sun” to murder a strange Arab. This killing leads to a chain of dramatic events that eventually

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    similarities between the Spanish and English colonial societies due to alike geography and and political structure, there were many differences that played into the different development of the two societies, including differences in religion, economy, relations with the natives, and governing styles. The English colonies were established by royal charter and started in Virginia and Massachusetts, but then later continued to spread along the coast. The English were accustomed to a Parliament and

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