How does Wilfred Owen's use of "natural' imagery in
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Enders Game - Summary
Ryan Foxworthy English 5 June 4, 2002 Summary Enders Game I have just finished reading the book Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. The book follows the life of a young boy who is believed to be the next great commander, the only one who can save the human species from an Alien race simply known as the "Buggers". The book covers many issues ranging from war and diplomacy to racism. The setting of Ender's Game varies greatly - Ender was first on Earth, then he went to battle school in space, went back to Earth for a 3 month period, to command school (in space again), and finally to a world once occupied by the buggers, Eros. The time period was very vague, but it seemed to take place around 2120. Most of the book took place inside Battle School, a large school for the few children thought smart enough. The Government owns ender. He has no life, his parents signed it over at birth, he is a third. Thirds aren't given choices, they are vermin, pests, a waste of space, food, and air in a world where population is controlled, birth is requisitioned. Peter and Valentine, Ender's older siblings, both showed promise. The problem was that Peter was too violent and hate-filled, while Valentine, in turn, was too empathic and had too much love for humanity. Ender was the median. The government ordered him born so they could have the best of both sides - someone who could
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The main German naval strategy was to prevent supply ships getting across the Atlanticto Britain. The idea was to starve her into submission. Thus the main British naval plan was to deal with this threat.
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The popular myth of the Battle of Britain quickly emerged during the early part of the War. However, not all later interpretations fully follow it. Why?
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Loss. The giant Anzac leader, Connovar, stood silhouetted atop the hill, watching for signs of enemy movement in the ridge below.
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How useful are sources A, B and C in understanding what the battle for Dunkirk was like?
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