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In Madame Loret’s class

Madame Loret was my teacher in third grade when I went to French school. She was very interesting to say the least.  Extremely strict and known all over the school for being terrifying. Her husband was also a teacher and just as evil, he taught my sister in first grade. I guess it is good for the world to have horrible people marrying each other, then more good people left for the rest of us. Here is an over dramatized version of my third grade experience. Hope you enjoy:) In Madame Loret’s class Her voice echoed through the halls Bouncing off the walls Little children running around She blurred in with the crowd 100 years old Standing at only 4ft. 5 Her heels slamming the floor Every small step she took We knew when she was coming The language of love Destroyed by her harsh tone Every single word carried anger Shattering our ears with aggression Forever traumatized My 8 year old self will never be the same Who knew we could be so scared of...
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Newspaper Article - The Death

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Colombian Culture and Superstition

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Colombian Culture and Superstition Columbia is a country located in South America with a diverse culture. The culture combines beliefs   that have been passed down from Indigenous tribes, Spanish conquerors and African slaves. Chronicles of a Death Foretold also embodies these superstitions even though it wasn’t written too far from now. First of all money, it is believed that placing purses, wallets or any form of cash on the floor is considered back luck. Which could cause all of one’s savings to disappear or ‘run away’. This one specifically relates to Columbian women who have hooks to hang their bags, this way it will never touch the surface of a floor. Another fear driven superstition is dark colored butterflies. The country is known for they wide variety of beautiful butterflies although witnessing a moth in your household is truly devastating as it is believed that a family member or close friend will soon pass away. On the other hand a superstition that con...
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Torvald Helmer: Sympathy Scale

Torvald Sympathy Scale A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen presents the audience with the character of Torvald Helmer, Nora Helmer’s husband. A deeper investigation into their relationship could be done, although the importance of this post is to identify whether he is to be sympathized with. 1879 is the year this play was printed and the era must be considered, which would benefit Mr.Helmer’s case as during the victorian times men's expectations were not as they are today. Although when analyzing the character as a whole, personally I have very little sympathy towards him. Beginning in Act 1 when his character is first introduced a strong sense of control is displayed when reading the way the way he behaves around his wife. “That is like a woman! But seriously, Nora, you know what I think about that. No debt, no borrowing”. This phrase has come from Nora’s purchase of macaroons, seems to be harmless although is turned into a lesson to his wife. One aspect is him down playing her cap...
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Identity Poem

I am Emilie Emily, the most common baby name in 2002 Every american girl born at this time shares my name Except/But I am Emilie, with french spelling To fit into a place that is not the United States. I am Emilie Grey A confused third culture kid Who doesn’t belong to any country My passport says America But my heart says the opposite I have never lived there and don't feel any connection whatsoever towards the country I am Emilie Grey Samuelson Growing up in foreign lands Speaking French at school and English at home Learnt Arabic through countries i’ve lived in during my life I am Emilie Grey Samuelson Barrera Blonde and blue eyed but Mexican I speak zero Spanish And can’t communicate with my mother’s side of the family But carry the passion in my blood I am a stranger to the world In Abu Dhabi I am ‘american’ In America i’m a foreigner In Mexico I am a tourist And in France I am an intruder Therefore who am I? And ...
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Emilie Grey // Lit

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Emilie Grey <3 All about me You might see me with a volleyball in my hand or in the pool swimming laps, but what do you really know about me? That doesn’t even begin to describe my personality and interests. That is exactly why I have chosen to write this blog. This platform allows me to dive deeper and further explain my passions and opinions about certain topics. But first of all let's get the basic facts out of the way. My name is Emilie and I'm fifteen. My mom is from Mexico and my dad is American, but I've lived overseas my whole so I don't feel like I'm 'from' either of those countries. I love playing sports, pretty much any sport. When I get stressed and worked up about school and work, doing exercise really helps me de-stress and stay balanced. People who don't know me might think that I am an introvert but actually I am a complete extrovert and love spending time with the people I love. I care deeply about my close friends and famil...
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