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  Yamato Takeru, a legendary prince, was known for his bravery and his ingenuity when it came to defeating his enemies. The prince was...

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  As a child, An-Mei lived with her grandmother, Popo. An-Mei's mother was not welcome in the home because she had married a man who...

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  Guy de Maupassant is known as the master of the short story. While he did write some novels, Maupassant was able to solidify himself...

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  Throughout the novel, Dorian Gray's outlook on the world changes fairly drastically. At the beginning of the story, Dorian is young...

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  Symbolism: Symbolism is when a concrete object stands for an abstract concept. For example, a red rose (concrete) represents love...