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In both The Bell Jar and A Brief History of Time, the authors utilize figurative language. In The Bell Jar, Esther is overcome with a sense of helplessness when she is checked into a mental asylum. In her demented mental state she says, “It wouldn’t have made once scrap of a difference to me, because … Read more
“Distinctively visual texts use figurative language and other language devices to engage the responder and invite him/her to explore different places and experiences. ” Discuss the construction of images in relation to two of the short stories, which you have studied, and one related text. Distinctively visual texts are often used by composers to evoke … Read more
Being in a pandemic is scary. It’s not something you’d ever wish on your worst enemy. You never know where your next meal will come from, or what you’d have to do to get it, or if it’ll ever come at all. There are robbers everywhere, taking advantage of this awful situation and being selfish. … Read more
The star-crossed gnomes meet in a garden while Juliet was trying to sneak a flower back to her side and Gnomeo was on a mission to poison the well water when they find out they’re from different gardens. This parallels to the act of Romeo crashing a Capulet party and meeting Juliet, them falling quickly … Read more
Argyles Theory towards Communication Argyles theory contains six stages that brake down the way people communicate. This makes it easier for people to understand who they are communicating with, as one of the stages allows you to think before you speak. So you can communicate in the appropriate manner to suit an individual’s needs. (Moonie, … Read more
As Hideo Kojima says, “Genetic engineering is a result of science advancement, so I don’t think that in itself is bad. If used wisely, genetics can be beneficial, but they can be abused, too. ” Genetic Engineering is a new type of science which allows the editing of genes. The author of Brave New World, … Read more
The concern for the safety of your child in a college campus or university will most likely be your number one priority. In the case that you do not have a child and you are that person in the university, you might always want to watch your back. According to a “statistical analysis of more … Read more
“How would you guys feel about moving? ” Those words both excited and frightened me. They were not surprising to hear, as there had been hints that it might happen for a long time, but I was still shocked. Leaving my home of twelve years, where I had gone through school, made friends, and grown … Read more
In Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, we hear a story of a beautiful woman, Janie. Janie, as a child, is introduced to an idea of love and ever since wishes for romance. As she grows older, Janie runs into difficulties due to her gender. She ends up marrying two men, Logan and … Read more
Throughout history, the American society had always been male chauvinistic, meaning men were often given prejudiced loyalty based on just the fact that they were men. Men were superior to women in all aspects of life, including receiving an education, have a voice in politics, and even the life at home. It wasn’t until the … Read more
Fatigue. Explosions. Blood. Guts. Death. These are only a few of the horrid images that the World War I soldiers endeavoured. Serving in war is not for the faint of heart or those considered not able to stomach the sight of gore and dead bodies every step. In the story, All Quiet on the Western … Read more
Healthy people 2020 objectives related to adolescent is to reduce use of cigarettes use by adolescents by 3. 5 percent and the initiation of cigarette use by 2 percent. Another goal would be to reduce the number of adolescents that are exposed to cigarette smoke by 4. 5 percent. Statistics from Healthy People 2020 show … Read more
Science leads to medical, and technological advances, and even the modification of food humans eat, in Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein, she captures question of how scientists can do this. “The world to me was a secret, which I desired to discover: to her it was a vacancy, which she sought to people with imaginations … Read more
In his speech at Georgetown University, Bernie Sanders elucidated democratic socialism and painted his vision of a reformed America- an America that is economically equal; healthy; employed; educated; and, unified with Muslim nations against ISIS. Sanders’ speech highlighted pervasive social programs that accentuated the dire need of middle class Americans for economic security and equality. … Read more
1. CVI Ware maintains a professional appearance throughout his shift. He reports to duty in a clean uniform and is well- groomed. CVI Ware’s footwear is always polished. CVI Ware’s appearance is in accordance with General Order 26-04 Dress and Appearance of Civilian Employees. He understands his responsibilities and duties as a Commercial Vehicle Inspector. … Read more
Political partisanship and an ever growing divide between the two major parties in the political landscape are becoming an increasingly popular topic of discussion. This partisanship continues to create more political gridlock in Congress, an increased level of animosity between the two parties, and impact other areas of political study that change American society. Another … Read more
The war in Vietnam in the 1960’s was an extremely controversial topic among the American public. America’s role in the war was questionable, and thousands of young men were drafted into the army against their own personal beliefs. In If I Die in a Combat Zone, author Tim O’Brien argued that the Vietnam War was … Read more
“Amanda Clark’s phone conversation came to an abrupt end when her Chevrolet Trailblazer rolled three times before landing on its roof. She’d run a stop sign and was broadsided by another driver. Metal caved in around her but the roof stayed intact and she survived with just scrapes and bruises” (Tracy). This story of Amanda … Read more
“Born in El Paso, Texas, on March 26, 1930, Sandra Day O’Connor was elected to two terms in the Arizona state senate. In 1981, Ronald Reagan nominated her to the U. S. Supreme Court. She received unanimous Senate approval, and made history as the first woman justice to serve on the nation’s highest court. O’Connor … Read more
In the words of Dinesh D’Souza during a speech he delivered to the students and faculty of Liberty University’s Convocation: “… America is a country where you can be in the driver’s seat of your own life in which your destiny is not given to you; it is constructed by you. ” I agree with … Read more
My search for a research site has brought me to various establishments, but choosing one that allows me to observe without any feelings of violations towards any individual is very tricky. My first few chosen sites felt uncomfortable, these were at a park (children playground), a bus stop, and a bank. Yes, I know. These … Read more
It is estimated that 800,000 children go missing per year. That’s more than 2,000 children per day. On Christmas Eve 1945, five children went missing. The youngest child being five and the oldest being fourteen. Many people argue that the five children didn’t go missing, but that they died in a house fire that same … Read more
Educational Gerrymandering to Avoid Racial Minorities According to a Committee on Education, in 2015 a law was enacted in New York City requiring schools to annually report school demographics in community schools and high schools. This means that New York, a relatively progressive city, is making sure that their schools can stay racially diverse because … Read more
If there is a group of people living together then laws are necessary to ensure a peaceful society and avoid disorder. The government enforces law through the police, courts and other agencies. Power can produce many positive results, but this power the government controls is often abused and in many cases they enforce law with … Read more
“Symbolism exists to adorn and enrich, not to create an artificial sense of profundity. “-Stephen King. August Wilson’s play, “Fences”, explores an African American family dealing with poverty, segregation, racism etc. in the late 1950s. The play narrows in on Troy Maxson, an African American man who had trouble facing the harsh reality of not … Read more
In this laboratory, triphenylmethanol was synthesised from reacting benzophenone and bromobenzene using Grignard reaction. As the reaction was to set up to produce a Grignard reagent and then recrystallize it to obtain pure sample. The percentage yield obtained was 55% and its melting point was 161 co which is within the literature value 160-163 co. … Read more
“… they got enough to put up with. ‘ [he said. ] I was surprised. I don’t surprise easy. ‘But that ain’t fair,’ I said finally. When the [expletive] did you start expecting anything to be fair? ‘ he asked. He didn’t sound bitter, only a little bit curious;” modern author S. E. Hinton, like … Read more
The Second Amendment and the right to bear arms has always been a part of American culture and history, the right to bear arms is as American as apple pie and westerns, but it has and always will be a hot topic and the wording and meaning of the Second Amendment comes into question frequently. … Read more
During the 1980s, when housing choices began to dwindle, homelessness became a major issue. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines homelessness as someone without a permanent home, typically living on the streets. For this visual analysis essay, the image selected is a meme of a homeless man. The text on the meme says that “Homeless people … Read more
Patient Holden Caulfield demonstrates signs of depression brought out by Allie and drinking, isolation brought out by phonies and lack of social skills, and lying tendencies brought out by his determination to protect his reputation and the innocence of children. The death of Allie promotes Holden’s depressive states, while his drinking behaviors attempt to cover … Read more
Private is to be closed, hidden, and to portray to be someone different or not themselves. However, even when people think that they are being private they really are not. Nothing is private in this day in time. On the contrary, In the book It’s Complicated, Danah Boyd presents one possible definition of privacy as … Read more
Fearful of Former Friends In our minds, we think that we would never get so fearful and paranoid that we would turn on each other and start to attack each other, all due to the paranoia. Well, we don’t know ourselves to well, then. In the teleplays [Rod Serling’s “Monsters are due on Maple Street” … Read more
The Golden Eagle The golden eagle’s scientific name is Aquila cbryaactosl. They can be found in Eurasia, Northern Africa and North America. They like to make their home in the tundra, shrub-lands, grasslands, woodlands, brush-lands and coniferous forests. They will live up to 3,600m elevation. The female will 1 to 4 eggs, and she will … Read more
The novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” can be considered to be a biblical novel. Based off my observation when reading the book “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” it describes and reference to some religious events and symbolism. The way that Janie overcame some situation that she encountered is because of her spiritual connection. Some … Read more
Honor Honor is a constant subject in this play. Don John planned for Hero to be publicly humiliated at her wedding. Hero’s honor is crushed in the aftermath of that event. Claudio’s honor would be destroyed if he married an unfaithful woman. Another example would be Benedick’s argument for why he will never get married/fall … Read more
What started as a small spark , possibly in a barn, ignited one of the most destructive and largest catastrophes, in Chicago’s history. The Great Chicago fire of 1871 is still a mystery. MAny have speculated, pointed fingers, and taken blame for the devastating fire that destroyed hundreds of acres, took many lives, and charred … Read more
The author uses literary elements such as symbolism, allegory, and irony to help the reader understand the theme. However the story does lack depth of characterization, a compelling story, and a point of view that allows the reader to know more of what is going on. The author still gets his point across while using … Read more
The case of Emmett Till sent tremors through the nation that sparked the conflict between the ideals of the north and the south. It exposed the gross negligence of the justice system of Mississippi toward its African American citizens, and when the nation learned of this tragedy it realized that change was necessary. This change … Read more
Physician assisted suicide is a highly controversial ethical dilemma that is receiving a lot of press in society recently. The issue is an emotional debate whether a terminally ill or disabled person has the right to end their existence with the support of their physician, which affects not just the patient, but their families and … Read more
Cultures are developed over centuries and are often the blend of many traditions that have been passed down through the years. There is quote from the article “Vanishing Voices” by Russ Rymer that states: “when small communities abandon their languages and switch to English or Spanish, there is a massive disruption in the transfer of … Read more
Electoral College Reform Five times in our nation’s history, the Electoral College has failed and elected a president that was not the majority vote from the election. The two most recent cases were the 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore and the 2016 election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. During elections, … Read more
My client currently receives cognitive behavioral therapy, however, how we can we assist her to change the way that she thinks, when her each day of her life is filled with a negative encounter? Cognitive behavioral therapy alone is not enough, this client and other clients like her need for trauma sensitive information, and family … Read more
The saying “be the bigger man” can be applied to many scenarios. It often refers to being the person who takes charge or to being the person who ends an argument. But why do people associate size with taking charge? This is a question that arises in Ken Kesey’s novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s … Read more
Most people think cheerleading is a bunch of girls and guys dancing and throwing girls in the air. Although that’s what it seems like, there are more than that, there are stunts, tumbling, chants, dances, and skills. A sport is an activity including physical, mental, and skill. Cheerleading needs physical, mental, skill, memory, and flexibility. … Read more
Racial inequality has been problematic throughout American history, and the most disastrous outcome has been its restriction of democracy. According to W. E. B. DuBois, a true democracy stems around an entire population with a colorblind educational system with further emphasis on no arbitrary segregation, large citizen participation in the electoral process, and no political … Read more
The Peloponnesian War shook the Greek world so forcefully that Thucydides believed “it would be a great war, and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it”. It spanned nearly thirty years, as Sparta and Athens grappled for power over the Greek world. Its length can be traced to many factors, however, for … Read more
Curt Flood changed the face of professional sports forever with one decision. He sacrificed half of his career so that other players that followed him could enjoy huge salaries that resulted from free agency. Many professional sports players do not know Curt’s huge impact on their everyday lives. He stood up for something he believed … Read more
The begin of the moving-picture; Penelope is bearing Odysseus’ child, Telemachus. Later, the rulers (Agamemmon and Menalayes) make Odysseus leave Ithica for war against the Trojans. He was meaning to bring his bow with him on his excursion, however, his mom instructed him to keep the bow in Ithica in this manner once he returns … Read more
Years ago and to this day, when problems become major the supreme court of the United States solves them. A supreme court is the most grand judicial court in a country an individual can go to for additional help (“Supreme Court of the United States”). This is for extreme cases that threaten someone or something. … Read more
Celia, A slave, is a book published in February 1, 1999, written by Melton A. Mclaurin. This book tells us an incredible history about what happened to slaves in colonial times and how white men treated people with discrimination, desigual and disrespectful where law was often modified in order to benefits white people. Celia was … Read more