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…they play better when strangers are present in contrast to when only the regulars are there. She asks herself, "Wasn't the conductor wearing a new coat? She was sure it was new" (260). Miss Brill has heard the band play so many times that she even knows when…

…against this injustice? He decided to sit back and let himself be carried over the waters by a complete stranger. He's out of control and he realizes it. He is so obsessed with Tadzio that he actually sits on the terrace with a drink 'pretending' to enjoy…

…the notion of helping him in his insect form, brings him rotten food and removes the furniture in his room driving home the fact that he is no longer human. As time goes by his family slowly become strangers to him. At one point his father bombs him with apples…

…that could get his land back now. They also told him it would take them quite a time and Vincent told them he knew how to wait. "Eight years went by, eight long years of waiting Till one day a tall stranger appeared in the land And he came with lawyers and he…

…easily stood out. He sat at the far end of the back pew, his face showing no emotions. Anthony had no idea who he was, or why he was there. After the ceremony, Anthony followed the stranger. He just had to know why he was there. As he started to catch up…

…was hierarchal, with the shaykh and his blood relatives residing at the top and protected strangers, non-blood relatives and slave residing near the bottom. Those who were on the bottom in this society were dependant on their superiors for protection from other…

…unlike the 'open' system. For this reason Winn has described the closed system as a 'stranger to stranger' system. The main advantage of the 'open' system is ease of transactions however the main disadvantage is security and the consequences that may…

…for coming to many different conclusions that go against what is considered "common sense." This being if you were forced to choose between saving your child or someone else's and two strangers, most people would choose to save the child. Ignoring your own…

…or fame he pretended he had. In many ways, the jungle also represents the twentieth century free market economy that Miller often criticized. Ben says "Never fight fair with a stranger, boy. You'll never get out of the jungle that way." Which ties…

…also told me that after people take the pill, their skin becomes very sensual to touch and the mind feels a sense of pleasure, acceptance, and euphoria. It seemed that it made it easier for people just to go up to strangers and just start dancing without…