Show how the relationship between Lorraine, John and Mr. Pignati changed throughout the novel "The Pigman" by Zindel.
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Explain how Huxley draws the reader into 'Brave New World' during chapter one.
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Examine three key scenes in the Crucible. Act 1,3 and 4.
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Throughout The Crucible the visual effects of the play indicate a lot about the character's personality
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