Tales from childhood: Who are you?

"Do you remember your childhood, parents or name?" Timothy asked the lady in red.

"No. I don't remember any of this." she answered.

Many people thought that this is very strange. Why does this woman not remember anything about herself? Maybe she forgot about it.

"This lady in red is too busy with work to remember her past." Sophie's mother said.

Meanwhile, Sophie and her friends thought that the woman in red had had such a hard life before that she had already forgotten everything.

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Tales from childhood: Raymond and his work.

Raymond was an engineer. He worked with drawings. 

"When my son gets older. I can tell him about my work," he said.

Raymond worked in the office. He liked it.

Sophie, Natalie, and Angela were very happy for Raymond and his family.

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Metaphor.

Metaphor (μεταφορά) is a figure of speech. It means "transference" from ancient Greek language. Phrases sound with other words. The meaning doesn't change, only the words change.

Metaphors usually sound like comparisons to something. It adds interest to the speech.

Artists and writers commonly use metaphors in their work. Also, there are metaphorical situations in movies and cartoons.

Sometimes people use this figure of speech in conversation.

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Tales from childhood: Useful work.

Now, Sophie studied in the middle school, so she had different interests.

"Today we go to clean the school yard." the teacher said.

This fall there were a lot of leaves, and after the winter they need to be removed.

Several years ago, Sophie made various crafts from bright fall leaves.

The teenagers did a good job.

"You are all great!" the teacher said.

Sophie was very proud of herself and her classmates.

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Romulus and Remus.

Romulus and Remus (Romulus et Remus) were twin brothers in Roman myths and legends. Their parents were the god Mars and Rhea Silvia.

Romulus and Remus were abandoned as babies and fed by a she-wolf. Then they were picked up and raised by shepherd named Faustulus.

The brothers had plans together.

Romulus killed Remus because he interfered with his work. Romulus built the country himself. "Rome" was named after Romulus.

So, they founded home.

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Tales from childhood: Festive poster.

 The school asked to make a poster for an important holiday. Sophie had her own idea, but she didn't tell anyone.

At home, she took a large sheet of paper, pens, and pencils. Little Sophie drew beautiful landscape with sky and plants. She loved creative subjects. Sophie was very keen on the process that she forgot about everything.

Then she put her work in her school pack. Little Sophie was very proud of herself! This poster was important for her.

"Well done!" the teacher said.

She was glad that the teacher appreciate her work.

Tales from childhood: Visit to the factory.

 Beth and her classmates had special invitations. They were invited on a tour. Teenagers should visit a confectionery factory. The teachers allowed the students to take their relatives and friends with them.

Sophie and Johnny were guests on this tour. Beth decided to take her younger brother and his classmate friend.

Little Sophie was very glad about it! She wanted to see how to cook her favorite chocolate sweets.

Johnny was happy, too. He wanted to see a bun machine.

On their day off, everyone gathered and went to the factory. 

Entering the building, Sophie smelled a very pleasant smell. It smelled like fresh baked goods. She liked jam buns.

The children were shown how to cook sweet food. The workers told them about the work of pastry chefs.

History of this confectionery factory was told to children and teenagers.

Also, they were treated to sweets and buns.

"Today is a sweet day," Sophie said.

"Yes, I agree with you," Johnny said.

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Constantinople.

 Constantinople (Κωνσταντινούπολις) (Constantinopolis) was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Roman Empire in different periods.

In ancient times this place was a port city. Because Byzas from the Greek city of Megara created a settlement on the strait of Bosporus. On the strait the Mediterranean Seas and the Black Sea connected. He was the legendary founder of this city.

Later there were many rulers who controlled Constantinople. The Spartans, Athenians, Macedonians, and Persians fought for power.

Emperor Constantine I made a capital at Byzantium called "New Rome".

The Hagia Sophia is a famous architectural design work. This church was built by Justinian I. About six years 10, 000 workers created this building.

Constantinople saw different rulers and events. People with many religions visited this city.

In XIII century, Constantinople fell. It was in April 1204.

But this city kepts its history and buildings.

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Great people: Lewis Carroll.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was born on January 27, 1832 in England. His parents were Charles Dodgson and Frances Jane Lutwidge.

Carroll was interested in many occupations, such as: mathematics, literature, photography, logic, and poetry. He studied in school and university.

Lewis Carroll visited different countries and cities. He met other people.

Carroll wrote his famous book Alice in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) (1865). This novel became popular among children.

Also, the book was translated to different languages. Many quotes from this children's novel were noted. There are illustrations and movies about this children's literary work.

Lewis Carroll died on January 14, 1898 in England.

Sociology.

Sociology (Latin language socius means "companion" and Greek language λόγος means "knowledge") is an important field of study. This science is about society and life. People and their cultures are crucial for society.

Psychology, philosophy, and anthropology are related to sociology science. Relationships and human behavior are studied by sociology.

There are different social classes, periods, and religions. These things are studied in colleges and universities.

Many factors and events influenced sociology. People have different opinions towards different periods. Also, location affects society and people.

Problems and their solutions are part of sociology, too. Every person can say their own opinion about something or somebody.

Lifestyle is one form of this study. Thoughts, work, hobby, emotions, and health are important for it.

Economy and science about society are related. Fashion and different events can influence people.

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Tales from childhood: Teacher.

Sophie was growing up. She understood many new difficult things. If before she didn't know something, now the child became wiser. The teacher helped little Sophie in it.

The teacher was born in a town. Her childhood wasn't easy. But the teacher knew that she want to teach children. She was a kind and sociable person, her sense of humor helped in many situations. Sophie and her classmates loved their teacher for these qualities.

The teacher managed to do many things. She had a good family. Her two adult sons and their father. Class teacher rarely talked about them. But sometimes young men appeared at school.

Usually class and teacher visited theatre during the holidays. The teacher talked about her work on the free lesson. She worked in many different schools.

Teacher's style was very shy. She wore strict dresses. Her only piece of jewelry was a matrimony ring.

Famous people and their quotes. Part thirty six.

                                                  Alfred Nobel.

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“Good wishes alone will not ensure peace.”

“My home is where I work, and I work everywhere.”

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Tales from childhood: You always to be persistent.

Little Sophie and her best friend Natalie decided to go to the art school. They started drawing and painting pictures. It was very interesting for the girls! A lot of colorful pencils and paints around!

But several lessons later, applications began. Children had to use scissors, glue, and bright paper. Sophie couldn't glue the paper. Then teacher said that you always to be persistent.

Child understood that work is really needed always and everything. Natalie supported it.

So, little Sophie started trying with applications. The teacher began to praise her works.

Also, Sophie understood the usefulness of art school.

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Great people: Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folder.

When Ben was twelve years old, he started working. Three years later his brother James founded a newpaper publishing company, The New-England Courant.

Franklin moved to Philadelphia, Pennylvania. He worked in different printer shops. Benjamin Franklin wanted the United States of America to be independent.

Also, he was interested in literature, science, inventions. Franklin became president of Pennsylvania. His portrait is drawn on a hundred dollar bill.

Benjamin Franklin married Deborah Read. They had three children.

Frankin died on April 17, 1790, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Cartoon.

Cartoon is a type of modern art. Illustrations and animation are important for it. Alsom cartoons can be drawn by artists oe animators.

This thing begun to develop in XIX and XX centuries. Pictures move and talk in cartoon. Sometimes in cartoons, puppets are used.

Plot is an important of work. Screenwriters write a script for cartoons. Or the famous fairy tale turns into an animation.

In cartoons, different genres are popular, such as: comedy, tragedy, fantasy, drama, and ect. Cartoons can be improved, in the modern world.

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Colossus of Rhodes.

The statue of the Ancient Greek god of the sun Helias, was on the Greek island of Rhodes. This island was situated in the Aegean Sea.

Sculptor Chares of Lindos started building this work in 292 B.C. for a period of twelve years. Statue was made from iron, clay, and bronze. Its height was about 36 metres (100 feet). Colossus of Rhodes appeared in 20 B.C.

But fifty four years later, in 226 B.C., earthquake occured on the island. So, sixth Wonder of the Ancient World was damaged.

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Literature. Part twenty nine.

                                  The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

England, XVI century. Tom Canty is a boy from poor family. Edward VI is the Prince of Wales. They look the same.

When Tom appeared in the royal castle, he wears Tom Canty's clothes.

Prince of Walse could see a lot of things. He was in jail, saw poor people on the London's streets, 1547 year. At the end Edward VI was saved and became a king. Also, he decided to make a justice in a country.

There are many movies and theatrical performances about this novel. Students study this historical literature on the lessons.

Children and teenagers could read famous book during free time. After watch movie or go to the theatre.

This literature work was translated on many languages.

"Chicago and First May Day."

May day as the international day of labour was born in Chicago in 1886 year.

City is the largest industrial centre, a port on the Great Lakes and a railway station. Chicago was the centre of class wars at the end of nineteenth century.

As other large American cities, there are two different parts in Chicago: first, the skyscrapers and the second, rich houses on the bank of Lake Michigan.

The struggle for the eight-hours working day began in the USA in the 1860s and countinued about thirsty years. This struggle was very important for american's and other workers, because people had to work lots of hours a day.

On May First, 1886, Chicago became the centre of the fight for the eight-hour working day. 400,000 people went on strike. Six of them were killed by the police.

On fourth May at the meeting, suddenly somebody threw a bomb. Seven policemen and four workers were killed. Eight worker's leaders were arrested. Later four of them were hanged.

After that accident the American trade unions decided, in 1890 year, to organize May Day demonstration every year.

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