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Ciao a tutte e a tutti!
Introduce yourself by clicking on the (+) icon below and telling us a little about who you are. This course is highly participatory and we engage in a lot of conversation, so it's important to know one another. Who are you and from whence do you hail? Why are you taking this course? And finally, what sort of interaction have you had with Italian culture thus far: have you been to Italy or are you wishing to go? Are you the great grandchild twice removed of Italian-American immigrants? Have you watched a lot of spaghetti westerns like Django Unchained or The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly? Or do you just really like eggplant parmigiana? Etc. etc... I've provided an example below!

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Hello! I'm Dr. Tessa Gurney. I'm an Assistant Professor of Italian Studies and the Director of the Program in Italian Studies here at High Point. I love speaking with HPU students about Italian language, literature, and culture. When I'm not on campus I'm at home in Winston Salem with my tempestuous puppy Zora and my cat Vico. I spend most every summer leading a study abroad program in Sicily, a beautiful Mediterranean island with an incredibly storied history and incredible food. My research relates to Italian theatre from the Early Modern period and the notion of the Turkish "other" as it is represented in plays from c. 1550-1650. If you get me talking about renaissance literature, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, food, animal welfare, or various ways to roast and brew coffee, I might speak for a long time... 

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Hello! I'm Dr. Tessa Gurney. I'm an Assistant Professor of Italian Studies and the Director of the Program in Italian Studies here at High Point. I love speaking with HPU students about Italian language, literature, and culture. When I'm not on campus I'm at home in Winston Salem with my tempestuous puppy Zora and my cat Vico. I spend most every summer leading a study abroad program in Sicily, a beautiful Mediterranean island with an incredibly storied history and incredible food. My research relates to Italian theatre from the Early Modern period and the notion of the Turkish "other" as it is represented in plays from c. 1550-1650. If you get me talking about renaissance literature, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, food, animal welfare, or various ways to roast and brew coffee, I might speak for a long time... 

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Caio! My name is Savannah Colley and I am a sophomore Entrepreneurship major here at High Point. I'm  from Summerfield, North Carolina, a town about thirty minutes away, so I know all the local fun spots if you're ever bored. I am obsessed with German Shepherds and own three, a girl named Scarlett, an all black ex narcotics unit named Luke, and my puppy Trooper. My singular goal in life is to be able to travel the world. All of my family on my mothers side lives in New Zealand and has had a life full of world travel so to continue that tradition would be a dream come true. My dads side is from Palermo, Italy which is where I get my Italian from. His mother and her family fled Italy to escape the mafia that was after a cut of the family business. If you're looking for a home cooked Italian meal, away from home, let me know and I can call my Nonna

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My name is Carolyn Hickman and I am a junior here at High Point University. I am studying strategic communications and hope to get my Masters here as well. I'm from Scranton, Pennsylvania (yes, like the office) but we're moving to Wilmington, North Carolina in a few months. I do not have any connections to Italy or Italian culture. However, I very much enjoy the food! (Pizza is my favorite!) I am very interested to see what this course has to offer and am interested to see what there is to learn.

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Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Prandoni, and I am a sophomore here at HPU. I was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York (yes, there are other parts of New York besides the city) but I recently moved to the Charlotte area. I am double majoring in Political Science and Education Studies, and also minoring in Italian. It's an odd combination, but I am very interested in education policy and hope to pursue a career as a policy analyst. I have been taking Italian for 8 years and I absolutely love it. My mother's family immigrated from Sicily, and my father's family are originally from Milano. I also tutor Italian at all levels, so if anyone needs some extra help or knows a friend who might need some help, feel free to reach out!

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Hi everyone! My name is Kathryn Kiefer and I am a senior at High Point University. I was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania and grew up there for 18 years and am moving to Dallas, Texas in May to pursue a career in Leadership. I am a Human Relations major. I am a very small percentage Italian, but I am more Northern European, so I am really taking this class because I have always had an interest in the Italian culture. I took Italian for 6 years, I visited on a student ambassador program when I was younger, and my boyfriend's dad is an Italian wine importer and speaks Italian, so it has been fun to have someone to speak with and has refreshed my interest in the culture.

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Hi! My name is Nicholas Elmo. I am a freshman from Long Island, New York who has known Italian since I could talk. My mother's maiden name is Puglia like the region. I've taken Italian since 6th grade and am looking to get my minor next year and I am majoring in business. I go to Sicily, Italy for a month every summer and stay at my hotel that my grandfather built and currently lives in. For some of the month I work at the front desk and get to learn a little of every language from the guests that come from all over the world.

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Hello! My name is Mia Innamorato and I am a senior Criminal Justice major and Psychology minor from right outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My family is pretty Italian as you can tell from my name ... and my moms maiden name is Iezzi (YET-zi). I love being Italian and my mom and I are finally getting to visit this summer and I am beyond excited to see the beautiful sights, eat lots of authentic pasta dishes, and experience the Italian way of life. (please hit me up with places we have to see!) My family has had some ties in Philly with the mafia, but that is as much as I know on that topic. I am currently trying to teach myself some Italian on the Duolingo app in my spare time since I only learned the curse words from my grandma. My great uncle speaks fluent Italian and is the author of the "Coffee with Nonna" series which details his very Italian and humorous childhood memories. I am excited to learn more about my heritage!

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Hey I Jean-Luke Welch. I'm from Charlotte North, Carolina and am a sophomore here at highpoint University. I'm studying to be a sports communications major as and one day want to work for a major network as a sports talks how and radio personality. I've heard somethings about Italian culture but never have been able to visit Italy first to truly understand it. And while yes this is a class I'm required, I took it because it would be really cool to learn about italy

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Ciao! My name is Julia, i'm currently a sophomore studying Strategic Communications and Fashion Merchandising & i'm thinking about adding an Italian minor to that. I'm from Long Island, New York but most of my family is still in Orsogna, which is a small town located in Abruzzo, Italy. Both my parents speak fluent Italian so the language is spoken often in our home. Every 2 years we make our way to Italy to see my cousins and it's really cool to bond with them and see the culture they grow up around, being that we are the same age. I'm excited to be in this class to enhance my understanding of the Italian culture.

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My name is Alex Romine and I am a Senior here at High Point University. I am studying Biology and plan on going onto Dental School in the near future. I am from Winston-Salem, NC - about half an hour away from HPU, as I am sure many of you are aware! Unfortunately, I cannot claim any biological connection to Italy. However, as much of my family also does, I have a deep interest in Italian culture and cuisine which has led me my family and I to spending long, enjoyable hours trying our hand at learning about, preparing (and commonly enjoying!) the rich culture and cusine of the country. As you can likely imagine, we quickly discovered - and continue to discover - just how vast and varied the influences can be throughout Italy as a result of the connections Italy has to various regions of the world. Perhaps our greatest asset in this pursuit is an older cousin of mine who speaks fluent Italian! I look forward to learning even more about the intricacies of Italy and its connectedness to other areas of the world this semester!

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Hello! My name is Morgan Humphreys and I am a sophomore, majoring in Interior Design. I am from Frederick, Maryland, where I have lived for the past 20 years. I started taking Italian last year as a freshman, and I loved it so much that I decided to minor in it! I have always wanted to go to Italy and I am really excited to go to Sicily this summer for a Maymester. While there, I really hope to learn all about the food because cooking is one of my favorite pastimes. I'm looking forward to learning all about Italy's culture over the course of the semester! 

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Hello! My name is Morgan Humphreys and I am a sophomore, majoring in Interior Design. I am from Frederick, Maryland, where I have lived for the past 20 years. I started taking Italian last year as a freshman, and I loved it so much that I decided to minor in it! I have always wanted to go to Italy and I am really excited to go to Sicily this summer for a Maymester. While there, I really hope to learn all about the food because cooking is one of my favorite pastimes. I'm looking forward to learning all about Italy's culture over the course of the semester! 

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My name is Quinlan Darling and I am a junior from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am an excersice science major with a pre-physical therapy track. I am taking this class because I need a global studies credit. I am a big fan of pizza and the italian mafia

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My name is Avery Maestrello and I’m a junior. I am studying Exercise Science Pre-PT. I am from Richmond, VA. I actually have a lot of connections with Italy. I spent my summers in Italy when I was in elementary school. My grandparents have a house in the Alps. And I studied two semesters of Italian at HPU.

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Hey Everyone!

My name is Nick Esposito, and I am a senior here at HPU, applying for the graduate program. I have a Business Administration major and Italian minor with a passion for marketing, sales, and Organizational culture. I am originally from New Jersey, and grew up on a gentlemen's tree and animal farm, where I tended for llamas, goats, sheep, pigs, cows, etc. One day I hope to sell pharmaceuticals globally, and live in Italy for a few years. My great grandparents were born in Italy, and came over during the beginning of the 20th century. I love Italian culture and the heritage I embrace.

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Ciao!
My name is Riley Short and I am a junior studying visual merchandising design; I have a lot of interest in home decor. I have lived in Florida my whole life but my family just moved to Nashville, TN. I have traveled a lot but I haven't made it to Italy yet so it is on the list. My best friend will be abroad there this semester so it'll be interesting to learn about what she's doing.

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Ciao!
My name is Samantha Stoll. I am a junior and a strategic communications major. I am from New Jersey and have lived there my whole life. I am not Italian and have never been to Italy but I would love to go there at some point in my life and am excited to learn my about it in this class!

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Ciao!
My name is Rachel Bolick and I am from Trinity, North Carolina. Im a freshman here at HPU and I am majoring in accounting. I am not Italian and have never been to Italy. The reason I am taking this course is because I would love to visit Italy one day and be able to know as much as I can. The language is beautiful and from what I have seen in pictures Italy is too. Some of the Italian food I have tried is also really good.

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In Mary Louise Pratt’s seminal lecture, “Art of the Contact Zone,” she coins the term contact zone, and defines such zones as “social spaces where cultures meet, clash, and grapple with each other, often in contexts of highly asymmetrical relations of power, such as colonialism, slavery, or their aftermaths as they are lived out in many parts of the world today” (2). Reflect on this article here. Pratt notes a few examples of contact zones—come up with an example of your own and tell us why you believe this example is in keeping with Pratt’s notion of a contact zone.

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Hi! My name is Caroline Murphy! Im a sophomore at HPU and I'm majoring in strategic communications with a minor in fashion merchandising. I am from Long Island, New York and I am not Italian and have never been to Italy but I am dying to go! I grew up immersed in Italian culture being that I'm from New York, and Ive always loved learning about Italian history and eating Italian food. I can't wait to make my first trip over to Italy in the next year. I'm very excited for this class and learning more about Italian history and culture and the mafia. 

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Hi! My name is Caroline Murphy! Im a sophomore at HPU and I'm majoring in strategic communications with a minor in fashion merchandising. I am from Long Island, New York and I am not Italian and have never been to Italy but I am dying to go! I grew up immersed in Italian culture being that I'm from New York, and Ive always loved learning about Italian history and eating Italian food. I can't wait to make my first trip over to Italy in the next year. I'm very excited for this class and learning more about Italian history and culture and the mafia. 

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On example of Contact Zones is the be the Native Americans and incoming colonials that came and began moving the native Americans out of their lands and relocating or rather forcing them to move out of their territory.
The clash of Native American culture  and colonial ideas of constant expansion as well as the religious clashes of native Americans and colonial Christianity. Make for a perfect of what a contact zis.

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An example of a contact zone is the United States. Europeans immigrants came to the US between the 16th and 18th centuries where these different cultures met, clashed, and grappled with each other for the first time. The US served as space where these people came into contact for the first time and shared ideas as well as argued ideas.

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A really good example of a contact zone is when European colonists came to America trying to build and expand. However, there were already Native American tribes settled in America. The Europeans were trying to move the natives out of their territory which caused problems. And the different cultures/religions lead to clashing between the two groups because of different beliefs and values.

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Because a contact zone has to do with people communicating and negotiating power relations, I think a more contemporary contact zone could be the relationship students and professors have within the classroom. The professors get to tell the students how the class will be run, what the rules will be and decide what assignments there are to complete. The students have the choice to communicate and participate with the professor inside of the classroom however they should desire. It is ultimately the professor who determines if the communication from the student is valid and deserving of a good grade or not.

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A perfect example of a contact zone, in my opinion, is a cruise ship. While it may initially appear that the majority of people on board (the passengers) are from the same or very similar cultures, one must consider the crew onboard. As anyone who has every been on a cruise is well aware, nearly every crew member is from a different culture. Not only are the crews' interactions with one another a contact zone, but the passengers' interactions with the crew are a contact zone. Perhaps this is a
contact zone within a contact zone?

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Hi! My name is Hayley and I'm from Ocean City, Maryland. I'm a junior at HPU and I'm majoring in English Literature. I'm taking this course not only because of the fact that a friend recommended it to me, but also because I'm in love with Italy and Italian culture! I've been to Italy, specifically Rome, Sicily, and Positano and I definitely want to go back and explore more.

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My example of a contact zone is when people get married and the families intermingle. My personal experience with this is that my cousin, who is Italian/Cuban, is marrying a woman from Mexico. And at the wedding will be a huge contact zone because there are two families with different traditions, cultures,  and backgrounds. There will also be all the people working at the wedding. This will all create a giant contact zone.

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Hi everyone! My name is Larissa Hughes and I am a senior from Upstate NY (Lake George/Saratoga Springs area). I am studying Business Administration and initially looked into this course to complete my Global Commerce minor. I am excited to broaden my knowledge on Italy so that I can make valid connections and references to history in the future. When I was in third grade, my family went skiing in Cortina and took a short trip to Venice. I was mesmerized by Italian culture and look forward to going back someday to explore other parts of the country. Last year, my family went to Florence and Tuscany without me and came back raving about the pasta... so that is definitely on my bucket list!

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My example of a contact zone is a flea market.  At a flea market you can find people of all different races and cultures both selling and buying good from eachother.  You also get the interactions between shoppers and between sellers themselves

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A contact zone that I experience frequently is the County Courthouse that I work in, specifically the outdated basement cafeteria. This melting pot contains hungry judges coming from their chambers on the top floor, defense and prosecuting attorneys with their criminal clients on trial, court support officials, family members of incarcerated individuals, children with their parents applying for passports, and more. These different groups of people all behave in different ways and sometimes do not get along in the close quarters of the dining location. There are language barriers, socioeconomic differences, and a lack of proper etiquette for some. Everyone is forced to share tables, coexist, and occasionally socialize outside their group. This is a contact zone because it is a social space with power imbalances that clash on the daily. A judge could literally be sitting next to a defendant waiting for their trial to begin.

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At High Point University we are surrounded with a variety of cultures all sharing the same space and goals. In the classroom we have the opportunity to get to know each other. For example, some classes are focused on discussions or even debates where we learn thoughts and opinions about others that are different from our own. This is considered a contact zone because we are each exposed to new ideas and cultures with the potential outcomes of clashing or not.

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An example of a contact zone, that I have experienced myself, is High Point's International Furniture Market. It is held biannually in downtown High Point and consists of designers and design companies from all over the world shopping for and displaying home furnishings. It is a contact zone because people from all different cultures get to interact there and you can see many different styles of furniture. Designers then use the pieces they find at market, resulting in the intermixing of different cultures styles.

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An example of a contact zone that I experienced is when I go to Italy every summer. This is a contact zone for me because I blend the Italian culture into my everyday life for however long I am there. When you are in another country you will not be able to have access to all of the things that you did in your country like the type of food or the way you communicate / interact with people. You will need to take in the other countries culture.

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An example of a contact zone could be a university. I believe that many universities can be deemed examples of contact zones because of the multitude of cultures and citizens of countries that attend. There are many individuals who choose to attend university or graduate school in a country other than their own because the school there is ranked highly in whatever their field of study. A good example of a university that would be a contact zone is the Guildhall Graduate School at Southern Methodist University. One of their programs is extremely competitive, with only 50 spots in the overall school. Those 50 spots are filled with individuals from 10 different North American, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries. With all of these different cultures in one location, where all projects revolve around group work,  students must make an effort to learn and understand how others communicate and interact best.

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A contact zone I experience everyday is HPU. There are so many students here from all around the world. There are also many people visiting or professors or workers that bring different things to the table and different perspectives that all combine together to make the culture here at school.

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Mary Louise Pratt’s definition of a contact zone comes from a very deep historical background, but I agree with some of my classmates who referenced more current examples. Airports, especially international ones, are a space where all “cultures meet, clash, and grapple with each other.” Going to the airport is not the most comfortable experience. Irritable people clamoring around in the TSA line, although not thrilling, drives interaction amongst people from all over the world. You are forced to think about how it may be dangerous but you can't ignore the personalities (good and bad) you meet during the whole process of flying. I don’t know how much literature you could get out of the integration that occurs at an airport, but today airline customers are quick to tweet about their experience. Social media provides historical evidence of cultures clashing in a temporary contact zone.

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An example of a contact zone could be today, social media. I believe this two be a different sort of contact zone, where different cultures connect and shape our way of thinking every day. Since the invention of the internet and more specifically social media- Global society has begun to correct and mold to each others cultural values slowly. Now a person from the suburbs of Chicago can meet and learn from a person on the otherside of the world with a scroll.
This may not be a physical place but the definition Mary Louis Pratt offers us tells us that it is a "social Space," and social media i believe
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I agree with Nick that social media is a perfect example of a contact zone. Today, our generation is extremely influenced by these platforms and it definitely allows for our cultures to "meet, clash, and grapple with each other." We are able to communicate with others from different areas and this type of communication influences us in various ways. From clothing, to music, and to other social aspects, social media allows us mold our culture.

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An example of a contact zone is the kitchen I work in back home during the summers. The two kitchens I worked in were very similar with a mix of people from different races and different cultures.

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Does a successful revolution solve all of a society's problems? What are some of the issues that newly formed countries have to deal with? Use an example from any historical space to illustrate and support your claim. What sorts of issues do the characters in post-revolutionary Sicily as portrayed in Verga's "Nedda" have to deal with?

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A successful revolution does not entirely solve all of a societys problems. This is due to many issues which could arise due to the conflict as well as the new government which is put in place. Due to the violence, the population would have had many losses as well as infrastructure and homes destroyed. For example, the Russian Revolution and Civil war was a successful revolution in overthrowing the Czar and putting in place a communist regime. There, however were issues following the successful revolution as one oppressing regime was overthrown for another oppressing regime. There was also devastation throughout the Western half of the country as cities and towns were the sites of many battles. The population was forced into a classless and anti-religious society which in turn ended up also forcing many into poverty. The new regime made each persons property also property of the state, while the government lived lavish lives of luxury. Communism hurt the working class as there would be shortages of food as well as other essentials. Within "Nedda" you could see the aftermath of revolution as the family was stricken by poverty as well as lack of medication, ultimately being the demise of the main characters.

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Caroline MurphyAn example of a contact zone is New York City. Immigrants (mostly European) came to America in the late 1800s into the 1900s through Ellis Island, which is why many immigrants stayed in New York City. The fascinating thing about New York City is that It celebrates so many different cultures and types of people because of the fact that people come from all over the world to live there. It is truly a social space where cultures meet, clash, and grapple with each other. Even today you can visit Little Italy, Chinatown, Little Dominican, Little Sengal in Harlem and many more. The culture of New York City and America as a whole is a combonation of celebrating many different cultures.

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Caroline MurphyAn example of a contact zone is New York City. Immigrants (mostly European) came to America in the late 1800s into the 1900s through Ellis Island, which is why many immigrants stayed in New York City. The fascinating thing about New York City is that It celebrates so many different cultures and types of people because of the fact that people come from all over the world to live there. It is truly a social space where cultures meet, clash, and grapple with each other. Even today you can visit Little Italy, Chinatown, Little Dominican, Little Sengal in Harlem and many more. The culture of New York City and America as a whole is a combonation of celebrating many different cultures.

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No, A successful revolution does not solve all of a societies problems. Newly formed countries most often have inexperienced leadership. also new countries have a hard time creating infrastructure. An example of an emerging country with these problems was when African states gained their independence from Europe's colonial empires. In Nedda the people have to deal with poverty.

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No, a successful revolution does not solve societies problems.After the revolutionary War there were problems setting up a compatible infrastructure with the ideals that the people had. This is seen often where after a revolution the people at the top with the power take control or set up the government to benefit themselves. In the Nedda passage the people must deal with a poverty and sickness.

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A successful revolution is not a solution to every problem that a society faces.  A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, The Galactic Empire started a revolution against the jedi where all of the peacekeepers in the galaxy were wiped out and the sith lords ruled over the galaxy.  This did not stop their problems however, because unrest grew among the people and eventually there was a rebellion because of the issues that the revolution of the Galactic Empire did not fix.  In Nedda, the characters have to deal with usual problems after a revolution such a disease and poverty.

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Revolutions often provide short-term relief, but lack long-term stability. This notion is exemplified in the American Revolution. While the colonies did gain independence from the British, governance in the budding nation proved to be a hindrance for a number of years. The original solution was the Articles of Confederation, which established an inept and weak form of government. Riots ensued as a result of the Articles inadequacy, and ultimately the need arose for revision. The top political theorists at the time saw it apt that the Articles be completely done away with, and thus created the Constitution. Even the Constitution failed to solve the problem of governance in the newly sovereign nation, as it failed to enumerate significant civil liberties. This problem, however, is not unique to America, as many emerging states struggle with establishing sovereignty and recognition in the international system. Other problems can arise as was seen in "Nedda". Poverty was rampant in Sicily and the characters had to resort to a life of arduous labor just to get by.

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Revolutions do not always solve all of societies problems. Problems begin to arise when figuring out who owns power which causes chaos in government and disorganization in society as a whole. Revolution also causes destruction of the town, because of war fought there, which can lead to poverty of the people who live there. In Nedda, the citizens become extremely ill with the fever and impoverished due to the destruction of crops and loss of work and money. Many people were out of work and had to travel far to get it and stay alive while dealing with illness as well.

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A revolution can sometimes be a positive thing but can also be negative too. For example paying for the damage caused by the revolution is a negative effect. A positive could be short term relief but it does not last very long in most scenarios. Poverty is a big issue in Nedda. Therefore, a successful revolution does not fix everyone's problems.

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No, a successful revolution certainly does not solve all of a society's problems. Needless to say, there are many many great benefits. However, there are also severe drawbacks and issues which arise. The lack of an experienced/well organized government, the aftermath of the violence and destruction, the lack of order and regulation, the incredible cost of staging such a revolution, the costs associated with establishing a new government, etc. A perfect example is the French revolution which ended with the storming of the Bastille. Despite the success, many lives were lost to executions in the years that followed, mass murder of those whom did not support the Revolution for many years after, European wars for many years, years of chaos due to the lack of a strong and efficient government, etc. In the reading, we see epidemics, poverty, famine, violence and destruction spread rapidly, each presumably further fueling the others both directly and indirectly.

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Although a successful revolution solves a majority of a society’s problems, it does not entirely solve them. Even if a large majority is for the revolution and change, there will always be a small sum of the population who is either uncomfortable with the change and would rather not risk it, not wanting to implement the change because it could backfire, corrupt, or just simply not be what those ruling want, or completely against the change. Some issues that newly formed countries have to deal with are power struggles, power distance, freedom of speech and/or speech limitations, along with forming and funding a country and all that is in it. An example of a revolution that went well, but not phenomenal could be America’s Civil War. Once the war was won by the Union, not everything changed overnight. Sadly, there will still states and individuals who believed in slavery and that one individual was lesser than another. The issues that characters in post-revolutionary Sicily have to deal with in “Nedda” are poverty and sickness.

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A successful revolution does not solve all of society's problems. Even with success and a change of power, minority groups and more controversial issues tend t be left and not dealt with. Issues that newly formed countries have to deal with mainly involve economic issues, and funding for government programs, like food stamps, first responders etc.
There are a few problems that arise in the reading, Nedda. Lack of jobs have driven people to look farther away from home for work, pushing families apart in a society that stays together. Lack of food is another problem related to a lack of jobs. The last huge issue I identified was workers rights. In this time women's rights were little to none. Nedda was left with 40 soldi which is far less than what she deserved.

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just because a revolution is succesfull dose not mean that it is complete. There is no infrastructure and no one has realy implemented the new infrastructure. on top of that people will still be un happy with the changes made after this revolution and a divide will begin tofrom within that people and decention begins all over again.
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The reason a a revolution is started is to make a change and to overthrow whatever inexperienced/unjust leadership there is, but even if it the revolution is successful it does not solve all of societies problems. In a new society with a new government there may for example be a large portion of people for a revolution but some who are against it.Some issues that have to be dealt with are lack of government programs, and they don't really have an infrastructure. An example of this would be the American Revolution against England, they were unhappy with the British government and their control over the colonies. Although the colonies gained their independence from Britain, the governance of America was not effectively operating for years after the revolution ended. In Nedda the people became very sick and also became poor because of the destruction of their crops - which meant they could not work and therefore made no money, as well as having to deal with their illnesses.

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If people are unhappy enough, it is easy to get people riled up and start a revolution. After the war ends however, it can be difficult to deliver on what was promised. When Fidel Castro led the Cuban Revolution, people were hoping to come out of it with new found independence. Unfortunately, Cuba strong enough to sustain a transition to communism and the economy remains stunted even today. In Nedda, many of the characters struggle to live in the impoverished conditions which inevitably occur after a revolution. As some of my classmates have mentioned, the astronomical cost of rebuilding often comes from the pockets of those who have the least. Regrowth is possible with the right leadership, but it is not guaranteed.

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Imagine you're a new immigrant in a new country. What are some of the struggles you might have to affront? If you have any knowledge of what it's like--if a family or friend has immi/emigrated--feel free to share some of their reported experiences with us. Even if you didn't move completely but studied or lived abroad for a period of time, explain what that was like.

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As a new immigrant to a new country some barriers could include not knowing the language in the new country which could mean that it could be more difficult to assimilate into society and learn the culture. Things such as driving, securing work & housing, and obtaining education in a new country may also become difficult tasks for a new immigrant.

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Obviously a revolution fixes some of a society's problems, like ineffective leadership, but adds others not perviously thought of. An example that everyone faces is organizing the new government with competent leaders in a fair way, paying for the damages that the revolution caused during its time, and the extreme poverty and disease that are brought about like in Nedda. The American revolution, made the US extremely poor while the government was trying to figure its leadership out and change our currency over from the pound. Small Pox and Measles were running ramped due to poor living conditions in the war ravaged nation. People in both scenarios fell into poverty because of the lack of employment opportunities, the mass casualties of family and community members (illness or war), and the poor crop harvests.

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Being a new immigrant in a foreign country, the immigrant will have to learn a new language and survive for a period of time without being able to communicate. The immigrant will also have to change their diet to the one of where they now live. if the immigrant comes from England of another country that drives on the other side of the road, they will have to learn how to drive in a different way. Since I go to Italy every summer Ive had to learn the language to be able to live there and stay on my own when I go out. I also have to eat differently because they eat completely different things for breakfast.

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As an immigrant to a new country, there are several barriers you would have to overcome.  First of all is learning a new language.  Secondly, you would have to be able to find a job and a place to call home.

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Some struggles that I would face if I were to immigrate to a new country would be the following: Adjusting to the language change, finding a living environment, finding a way to trade and gain goods and an income. When my boyfriend’s family immigrated here from Italy, his grandfather carried bags of cement mix up flights of stairs to build the first sky scrapers in Calgary, Alberta, in order to supply for his wife and children. He barely spoke English, but was able to do that, learn the language from those around him and environmental exposure.

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The life of an immigrant is not an easy one. Personally, I feel that one of the biggest struggles of being an immigrant would be the constant feeling of being an outsider. Whether it be a difference in language, cultural traditions, or religion, there will always be something that sets you slightly apart from others' that were born and raised in the country you immigrate to. We should of course be welcoming and respectful of these differences, but unfortunately that is not always the case. I remember my Italian teacher in high school told us a story about how shortly after she moved to America, she would get dressed up to go to the grocery store. She described the weird looks she would get from some of the other women who were wearing casual clothes/sweats. She then explained that in Italy, there is a cultural and social phenomenon known as "la bella figura". This is basically the idea that appearances really matter and you should always put in effort to present yourself in a good light. Due to this cultural difference, it took her a while to get used to the fact that she didn't always have to dress to impress whenever she ran errands.

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I think as others have said, the biggest challenge is language. I think another challenge would definitely be aspects of culture that aren't as well known or foreign to us Americans, for example: refusing food in some Arab countries is considered really rude, or that tipping isn't customary in Europe and it's considered offensive in Japan. I have family friends that are from Greece and they told me when they came to America they didn't realize that a thumbs up was a positive thing, because in Greece it's considered to be the same as the American middle finger. My other family friends are from Italy, and I agree with Rachel's comment on "la bella figura," because my mom's best friend will look like a goddess with full makeup and jewelry just to go to Yoga.

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The struggles that come first to my mind stem from homesickness. I know that I have comfort foods here that are my favorite that I may not be able to attain in another country. I am also very close with my family so being so far from them and trying to keep in touch would be stressful. Everything that I was used to would be gone like my bank, employment, driver’s license, and favorite clothing stores. In addition, everything would be new, overwhelming, and take some adjusting like the rules of the road, table etiquette, language, hobbies, and laws. Dealing with all of that and trying to fit in with the culture seems like it would be a challenge for even the most adaptable person.

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If I was a new immigrant to a countries it would be really hard to try to fit in do to the potential drastic culture change form where ever i'm form to the new countries. I would not know any of their customs, ethics, or values and would have to work very hard to quickly adapt to those various things. Not only that but if the language is different, which it most likely, would be at least for me very hard to learn as well.

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Immigrating to a new area would not be easy, to say the least, first, if your family could obtain the papers to immigrate to America, the fact of leaving your hometown or village would be challenging especially for younger family members. The mode of travel in the early 1960s for Italians traveled by boat in steerage, cheap accommodations in the bottom of the ships, no portholes which would create for another immense experience like leaving your hometown. Some other issues once getting to America would be, living with relatives or others, the first couple weeks at school not knowing English, wearing odd clothes and getting picked on for what you are wearing or being different. The landscaping and set up is different from what they were used to liking more full roads, more significant buildings, different cultures, different foods, and not the same sports. These are just some issue immigrants would face, and the list continues, the transition was not easy at all.

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I imagine that some of the hardest aspects of immigrating to a new country include initial language barriers, becoming fluent in an additional language, adjusting to a new society and culture, learning and following new laws, adjusting ones taste to new tastes and foods, learning a new currency and pricing system, adjusting ones social behavior and etiquette, etc.

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If I was a new immigrant in a country I knew nothing about one of the struggles I would face could be the culture and the lifestyle. Because the values and beliefs would be different. In my opinion one of the biggest issues immigrants have nowadays is when they enter their not accepted into society in some areas. The laws can also be different than what they're used to because each country has different laws. Along with laws there are new tastes in foods. However, some can just have plain homesickness which is what I would probably get if I moved to Australia or England.

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The first thing that comes to mind is communication. It would be really hard to live in a country where you didn't speak the language. It would make tasks, such as buying a house, getting a job, finding directions, and going to school, much more difficult. You probably wouldn't know anyone and it would be hard to get to know someone if you can't speak their language. It would also be a whole new culture that you would have to adapt to. You would have to learn the culture's norms and values in order to know what is right and wrong. Overall, it would be a pretty overwhelming experience and would take a while to get used to.

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A person that is new to a place will have trouble because they need a job and a place to live. Also they will most likely experience some kind of racism. I cant personally relate I've live within like 10-15 miles my whole life

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Some struggles that I could encounter as an immigrant would include most likely a language barrier and a cultural barrier. The way I act and live may be entirely different from what is custom in their culture domestically. I don't know anyone really personally that immigrated, but i did study abroad and the biggest problems for me was definitely the language. Not being able to express yourself in a way that is normal can be a little scary.

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For me Immigrating to a new country is probably one of the most stress-fullest task in life to ever pursue. Initially i feel as though the culture shock and language barrier would be the biggest challenge to overcome. Everything that i used to know is basically irrelevant now. I think the main struggle for me though would perhaps be the constant feeling of isolation or not truly belonging. Even though i've never traveled/immigrated to another country, Up until college all the schools that i've been to were predominantly black. Although College has been great so far, coming to High Point was kind of a complete culture shock because i never knew what it felt like to be a true minority. Diversity among people is a beautiful thing however there are a lot of people who despise sharing "their" country with outsiders. Being an Immigrant
isn't an easy calling, however having immigrants is the best way to acquire a more seasoned and flourishing community.

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I imagine when immigrating to a new place it could be very emotionally draining. You have to completely reset and adjust to a new culture with new laws, food, roads, weather and language (if you choose to go that far). I also imagine in some circumstances you face persecution because you are from a different place and may look a different way or talk differently.

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How would you like the world, the country, or your community to be? Write a manifesto in the style of F.T. Marinetti's futurist manifesto and outline the bullet points of your movement!

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The future is now! Science had made great strides in the fight to keep our populations healthy and strong !! They are only moving onward and upward in the prevention of communicable diseases! If you are not you should be getting a quick and easy vaccine!

-  No one likes being sick! This can prevent or even lessen the effects of a horrible or painful disease.

- Most of the time it is covered by insurance or free! See a pharmacist or doctor today!

-  We need a healthy world to keep moving forward and stay happy and healthy!

-  Heard immunity! Those who cannot get them will be protected by the majority of the society that surrounds them, like our most vulnerable populations…our grandparents, sick friends, and family!

- People are trying to weaponize the diseases we are not getting vaccinated for to try to terrorize our nation. Don’t let them win!

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Charlotte, North Carolina tis time to step up! You as a city has over the course of ten years have made greats strides in development. However now its time to advance form growing market to a marke city in America!
-- With all the peope comingmin to the city it needs to be greatly expanded apon instead of the heart of the  city being only blocks.

- Expanding will cause for more events and money to come through the city Such  as the Super Bowl.
- A lot more thing will be avalible to do with a bigger city there will be an massive boost in the confidance of the people because they will have greater pride in their city the same way that New Yorkers have pride in their city.

- Biger city will bring better buissneses and corperation to the citys. We could be the City where numerus headquarters of big companys could be at.

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Listen up world, it is time to understand personal body rights once and for all!
Since the beginning of time, women have had the fate of their bodies in the hands of men. It is time to understand the fundamental rights that we are entitled to! We are making progress, but we need to keep pushing!
- We need to push for laws that do not allow others to make choices regarding our bodies, unless we are unable to.
- Women need access to safe and legal abortion
-We need affordable access to birth control and other contraceptives
-Women deserve the right to make choices about when they want to have children in relation to their age, financial stability & relationship stability. It is the not the place of government to legislate against woman's choices.

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Alright everyone. People have been ignoring the issues for way too long. It's time we shed some light on the problem. While animals have provided humanity with the means of nourishment for as long as we can remember, things have gotten way out of hand. Not only do animals deserve better care than the industries provide them with, but because we consume animal products in mass amounts, the industry pumps them with unsafe amounts of antibiotics and other chemicals that are harmful to the human body!
-We need to not purchase cosmetic and household products that have been tested on animals (choosing cruelty-free products instead)
-We need to not wear or use clothes, shoes or furnishings made with the skins, hairs or feathers of animals (fur, wool etc)
-We should not attend/fund entertainment circuses, zoos etc because animals belong in their own habitat with other members of their species and are not meant to be used for human entertainment and profit
-Lastly, we should not eat foods that come from animals as this only promotes animal cruelty and antibiotic use, which we will all become intolerant to eventually.

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As we all know the biggest problem people at High Point University have is that they can't watch sport games that are on the west coast. This is because the games are to late to watch if you have a 7:50. So I move to change this atrocity.
-Firstly the sports channels need to free up some space, so they can get rid of the motor cross and figure skating that is commonly brings in low rating and lets be honest only like 1/10 people watch those
- Then networks and stadium workers need to set up the stadium and have concessions and pro shop open earlier, this should have no real big effect since they already do that.
- The stadium will want to make sales on these earlier games since people will be coming at a time they are not use to
-Lastly players will get ready earlier, which again not terribly different then it would be before.
These steps wont make huge waves negatively but the payoff would be huge with increased ratings

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Okay people, there is a persistent problem that plagues our country and our means to get across that country.  That problem is driving on both public roads and highways.  Do you ever get tired of waiting for people to get out of the left lane on the interstate so that you can finally get past them?  We should have more efficient guidelines for everyday travel.
- Before you can even commute on the road or highway, you have to get your lisence from the DMV.  This is always a long and strenuous process that needs to become more efficient.
- Secondly, there need to be more frequent driving tests so that people who are hazardous drivers cannot cause accidents with those who know what they are doing.
- Lastly, it should be a ticketable offense to impeade traffic while driving in the left lane of the interstate. If you are not moving faster than the cars around you, you should not get in their way which can cause them to employ dangerous driving manuevers to pass the slower car.

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The time is now and the future is the present! By embracing new technologies and processes - yet avoiding foolish trends - incredible new gains can be made!
-Cost and time efficiency: In our modern world, there are countless ways to improve efficiency. However, the sheer number of approaches results in the opposite effect. We must find the best of the best and move forwards with these approaches! We must do so in both government and in private; in both personal realms and in societal realms!
-Healthcare: As we are all aware, 21st century medicine has made incredible gains and provided a vastly improved quality of life. However, we are facing a crisis which could lead our "miracle cures" to fail - antibiotic resistance. Again, we must improve our efficiency, our methods of diagnosis, our adherence to treatment plans, and our management of drug distribution!
-Security and stability: In our current world, there is no singular concept or construct which is more important than security and stability - both in the real world and in the virtual. We must act quickly to eliminate volatility and establish both short and long term stability. Upon this foundation of stability, we must enact and continually improve cutting-edge security measures to ensure enduring stability!

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Okay people the time is now and that is to help the less fortunate. As we all know nowadays many people do not go to college because it is too expensive for their families to be able to afford.
- First, I think that there should be more money set aside for the families who do not have as much as others. Because if the families who can afford it there is less for those who do not.
-Second, for the ones who truly want to go to college but are being held back, should get a bigger scholarship grant if their grades and scores are high enough.
-Third, colleges should start becoming more considerate and give more benefits to the cost of tuition, rooms, etc.

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Ok everyone ! you guys have the chance to end inequality in wealth forever.  Throughout the years people have been looked upon differently because of their social status and that will change!
- First, the wealthy will be taxed until the poor have enough money to live comfortably and there will be no social classes.
- Second, every job that people have will be paid the same no matter what.
- Third, there will be no such thing as a person making more money than others or then the government will come and take the money and evenly distribute it

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Listen up United States! The quality and regulations of our food are terrible compared to other developed countries. It is such a big issue that it plays a big factor in the obesity epidemic as well as contributing to many of the health issues Americans face today. Basic food staples that have been around for centuries, that used to provide nutrition, are now making us sick. With all of the processing and added GMO's and chemicals, food is nothing like it used to be.
- First, bread, a staple of the human diet for over a thousand years. Bread used to provide humans with the nutrition they needed to live. Due to the processing of flour and use of instant yeast, compared to the traditional way of breadmaking that took days, bread has lost its nutritional value. They way we process flour removes all of the nutrients and the use of instant yeast has contributed to the gluten-free pandemic of todays day and age. We should regress back to the traditional way of making bread, using unprocessed flour, to regain he nutrition that we once found in bread.
- Second, we should stop using harmful chemicals on our produce and stop pumping our food full of GMO's. The more natural, the better. Healthier options should not cost more than the unhealthy ones. This will promote better health among the lower class, who typically are the ones who face health issues, due to the high cost of healthier options.
- Third, America should be producing less processed food. The marketing of processed food gained popularity after WWII when there was a surplus of the processed foods used to send to soldiers overseas. They wanted to find a way to get rid of it so they marketed to the American population as a way of saving time and energy in the kitchen. Since processed foods began being available to the U.S. population, our health has rapidly declined.
- Fourth our country still allows a long list of harmful chemicals to be put in our food, that most other countries have banned. Harmful chemicals should not be allowed in food in any quantity.

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My fellow Americans, I humbly ask that you approach the following without the looming presence of your partisanship. Whether you're coming from the left or the right, it is time we meet in the middle. I seek neither to paint this wonderful republic red, nor blue, but aim to keep all of America's colors vivid and alive. However, I fear that America the beautiful is fading to gray. The culprit is not Donald Trump, nor is it China. Rather, complacency is the silent killer of what we hold in our hearts to be the land of the free and home of the brave. We the people have become complacent. Our representatives have fallen victim as well. We must realign our priorities as a nation to ensure the continued greatness of our beloved country.
-The first action that must be taken is in the addressing of the national debt. Our country is currently $22.1 trillion (yes, trillion with a 't') in debt.  I'm not sure whether it is more alarming that it has gotten to be that high, or that no one is speaking out about it. For those of you reading this and thinking it doesn't affect you, I can assure you that it most certainly does because our generation will be left with the tab at the end of the night. If we continue down this dangerous fiscal path, we will be the cause of our decline as a global hegemon.
-Secondly, the overwhelming presence and influence money has on politics in this country must cease. Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it can buy seats in Congress. Candidates running well-funded campaigns win elections. In turn, preferential legislation is drafted to demonstrate a positive return on their generous benefactors investment. The presence of money in politics has dominated our voting system as well. Nine out of ten people with incomes $75,000 or more vote, whereas only five in ten people with incomes $15,000 or less show up at the polls. This disparity occurs because less advantaged Americans lack the skills, motivation, and networks that their more advantaged counterparts have through formal education and occupational advancements. Representatives address the issues of their constituents, so when their primary voting members are wealthy, they take their issues to the Hill while the less affluent, nonvoters are left behind.
-Lastly, I implore that we stop looking at the U.S. Constitution through rose-colored glasses. While it is a miraculous document that should be revered, it should not be an untouchable shrine to the American government. The framers intended for it to be a living document, and would in fact be greatly disturbed by our reluctance to amend it. We are an advanced, modern society operating within the confines of the 18th century. The government is operating far outside what is enumerated in the Constitution. Executive privilege is not listed anywhere in the Constitution, nor does it determine how many members should be on the Supreme Court. This undermining of the Constitution is dangerous because what's to say that the government won't begin creating powers that hurt the American people more than they help?

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It’s time to stop!

Time to stop complaining about the situations you have fallen into.

For you have fallen into them by your own will.

You are in charge of your own destiny.

Everything that has happened to you; you have brought upon yourself.

It has all brought you strength, clarity, and certainty.

As to what you did wanted to happen and didn’t.

As to what you did do and did not.

As to what you want and what you don’t.

As to what you are capable of.

So take charge and take the wheel of your own life- because you are not a victim, you are the captain.

-- Think about your actions through the whole day. Those actions have a cause and effect. Your actions determine how the rest of your life plays out. Make wiser, more informed decisions.

-- When something does go wrong, think about what you have done to fuel its fire. You have either failed to plan and that negative effort has been reflected into real life, or you have set up every decision in life to let that thing stomp all over you.

-- Take ownership. Your locus of control should be high. Taking ownership forces you to take your life into your own hands. You’re responsible.

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Guido may be doing his son no favor by lying to him about the truth of their situation. Do you think that Guido was right in telling his son that the Holocaust events were a "game?" Analyze Guido's parenting style and unique approach to protecting his offspring. In general, should one shield children from life's unpleasantness and sadness, or should one speak the truth with them, thereby preparing them for the world in which they will ultimately have to live?

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There comes an age where children are mature and old enough to understand hard realities. However, Joshua was at an age where I feel it was extremely appropriate and especially moving that Guido went to such measures to protect his sons innocence and attempt to keep him happy for as long as possible. Guido was trying to keep him safe from the reality of their situation. In fact, it is arguable that Joshua knowing about their reality and being scared of said reality, would have put him in greater danger of being discovered/killed. The "game" allowed Guido to more easily hide and keep a small child such as Joshua calm and protected, which ultimately resulted in saving his life. Guido truly gave his son the ultimate sacrifice and was absolutely correct in shielding him from his own realities.

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Given how young and innocent that Joshua was at the time, I feel that Guido was correct to shelter him form such harsh realties and fear by describing the situation as a "game." That being said, I hope that Joshua's mother will one day reveal the realities of the situation when Joshua is mature enough so that he will understand the gravity of the situation that he was in and why events such as the Holocaust cannot be allowed to occur. While Guido's approach occasionally seemed too light hearted and/or (nearly) endangered others, the approach certainly worked in the end and spared Joshua's life so that (hopefully) he may share his story and help prevent such travesties from ever occurring again. Generally, I feel that the approach Guido used - assuming that Joshua learns and understands the reality as soon as he is mature enough - is a very effective parenting style which allows the enjoyment of childhood but also ensures a firm grasp on reality.

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I believe that a child should maintain their innocence until they are old enough to handle the harsh reality of the world. I think Guido telling his son that it was all a game was beneficial because it made the severity of the situation less for him and he most likely was able to listen to the *rules of the game” better than a strict direction to stay put, subsequently saving his life. I would personally do anything to keep my child safe in the short term, and then explain what really happened and how awful life can be when he is able to comprehend and contemplate what it means for their future.

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I think that Guido did the right thing in telling him son that the holocaust was a "game" to protect him from getting scared that something bad will happen and it also helped Guido get his son to hide without being scared to be found. If Guidos son was older than he would've figured out on his own that they were in a bad situation and there wouldnt be a need to make up the game. But since his son cant interpret what was going on he took the opportunity to make the best out of the situation and tried to comfort and shield him from the dangers that were going on.

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In my opinion I think Guido did the right thing because it would have really upset his son if he knew what was actually going on. By telling him it was a "game" it kept him happy and calm, not looking for the bad things that were occurring. Not telling his son, took away the scared little boy that could have ended up getting hurt if he did not hide. However, if the little boy was older than I think it would have been smart to tell him because then he would have the opportunity to figure things out if he was put in a bad situation. Every child should have the choice to remain thinking good thoughts until the age they can handle certain events. Therefore Guido was trying to protect his child and make the best out of the things happening.

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I can understand why Guido decided to tell his son that the Holocaust events were a “game” because of the age of his son and because of the horrors of these events. However, I believe that Guido shouldn't hide the truth of the events to his son because how important it is to make horrific events like these known and aware, so things like this never happen again. Due to the age of his son, it could be tough telling him the truth because of the way he could respond to it. I do not dislike like the decision Guido made telling him it was a game because he wants to protect his son and make sure no harm or fear comes to him.

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Personally, I think Guido made the right decision in choosing to shelter his son from the tragedy that surrounded them. He could have explained to his son what was actually happening, but he chose to go out of his way to uphold the perception that it was game. Even if Guido chose to explain the situation to his son, there's a large chance that he wouldn't be able to comprehend the complexity of the situation at hand. He is so young and innocent and I believe that a child's innocence should be protected at all costs. As his son grows older, it would definitely be worth telling him the truth about the world they live in because they should not have unrealistic expectations.

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A successful revolution doesn’t solve all of societies problems because the people winning only have one opinion and the losing group isn’t getting there way so there could be another revolution after. Newly formed countries have to deal with many issues such as government or who will lead the newly formed countries. An example of this is characters in post-revolutionary Sicily had to deal with a lot of issues such as illnesses and poverty.

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My viewpoint on Guido's parenting is that it was the right choice.  I feel like making it into a "game" made it easier for both of them. I admire how strong Guido was in the process. It is right that if something were to happen to the boy then at least he was happy until the last moment. If his son was older I would probably think differently but his son was so young and clueless. The parents knew that this was a major tragedy in the world. They seemed like the type of people that would be hopeful for a different future for their son.

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If I was a new immigrant in a country I would mainly struggle with not knowing anyone, as well as a new culture, language barriers, job opportunities, possibly being judged, etc. Being in an unfamiliar environment would be extremely stressful for me until I adjusted. I almost studied abroad in Florence and just the thought of moving to a new place without ever visiting before was scary. Once I adjusted or made a few friends I feel like I would love it. My friend, Isabella, studied abroad in Italy last semester and didn't want to come home. She is very outgoing and had knowledge about Florence so it seemed easy and exciting for her.

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Hello humankind!
It's time to appreciate the world we live in and the people around us. Life is too short to hold grudges and hatred towards one another.
-Breathe. Take a deep breath. Regain composure. Use breath as a tool to stay calm.
-Perspective. Try to see from their point of view. Have patience. Maybe they are having a bad day.
-Questions. Ask questions with the genuine intent of understanding.
-Wise Words. Choose your words wisely. Don't use reactive words use positive, encouraging words.
-Battle Choice. Sometimes you just need to give up the fight.
-Space. Give space in the situation for all people involved. Allow them the opportunity to be responsible for their own emotions.
-Smile. It's a universal language

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I think that Guido does the right thing in shielding his son from what is going on around him.  Had his son been aware of what was going on, he likely would have died along with the rest of the children that were there.  He would not have been able to keep his composure and hide every time someone came in.  This is why I think he did the right thing