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…. But that's not to say that all urban legends are false. Every now and then one of these incredible tales turns out to be based on fact – such as the often told adventure of Larry Walters, “The Lawn Chair Balloonist.” The legend states that Larry Walters, who…

…In "the Miller's Tale", Geoffrey Chaucer depicts the parish priest assistant Absolon and his sexual interests in Allison, the miller's daughter. In addition to his "religious" duties, he also had obligations in hair cutting. He could "laten" blood…

…The Stephen Frears's film, "Dirty Pretty Things", is a fictional tale that opens one's eyes to aspects of the real world that we never see. The artistic starting point of the film appears to be a genuine outrage over the conditions experienced…

…"And to my God my heart did cry To strengthen me in my distress and not to leave me succor less." (lines 9-10) Even as her belongings perish in the flames, she seems to understand that God created everything and that he takes what he wants back. She seems…

…Tales about 1387, and intended for each of his thirty pilgrims to tell four tales, two while traveling to Canterbury and two while traveling from Canterbury. However, only twenty-three pilgrims received a story before Chaucer's death in 1400…

…When the Clock Strikes Throughout the years many stories have been passed down from generation to generation. One of the stories that has evolved over the years is the fairy tale of “Cinderella.” It is one of the most popular fairy tales to date…

…Tales about 1387, and intended for each of his thirty pilgrims to tell four tales, two while traveling to Canterbury and two while traveling from Canterbury. However, only twenty-three pilgrims received a story before Chaucer's death in 1400…

…. However, Hegi portrays Catholicism as the primary faith. The author scatters many fairy tales and stories inscripted about the different types of religion throughout the text. “Catholic water rusted Jewish cars.”(Hegi 88) However, the priest says…

…clear sighted mother; his uncle, a charming war hero and respected doctor; and the Hayden's lively, statuesque Sioux housekeeper, Marie Little Soldier, whose revelations are at the heart of the story. It is a tale of love and courage, of power abused…

…two sisters in China, and fulfill her filial obligation to tell her sisters about their mother. The entire novel pivots around the Aunt's tension ("Tell them!") about the transference of the mother-tradition (Tan, 31). The second tale, "Scar," introduces…