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Next, Alejandra Guillen said she believes in the biblical sense of the apocalypse, the “one where people become distant from God” from The Revelation. This goes to show that besides the entertainment business, religion is another factor of revealing a new story about the apocalypse. Religion highly appeals to people that want to find security … Read more
Should college athletes be given legal payment for their contribution to the universities? Many colleges around the United States have given thought to paying the athletes that play at their schools, especially in Division 1 programs. Collegiate athletes believe they are the source of income for their school, and request to obtain a part of … Read more
As society advances, expectations differ on each gender role. From the paste generations, gender was defined in two terms – man or woman. However, in modern days, gender equality has been raising, because as time goes by gender roles are questioned and changed. Future more, every man or a woman has to behave in a … Read more
“They had hardly more understanding than a really intelligent dog, and besides nearly everything was too sacred for them to hear” (Burdekin 415): so are the words of the Knight in Katharine Burdekin’s 1937 dystopia, Swastika Nights as he reflects on the treatment of women within his patriarchal society. This quote is representative of the … Read more
Aarju Patel Professor Quirk UCWR:110 28 October 2016 Who Really Should Attend College In the most recent debates regarding higher education, a particular issue of whether a liberal arts education can benefit students is relentless. While most people directly connect a liberal arts education to a bright future in terms of a career, others argue … Read more
The Colonial Era was an interesting time for women. They were starting to believe they deserve more rights than they were given. Some might say it was a golden age for them, and then others would disagree. In the 5 articles; “Women in Work and Poverty: The Difficulties of Earning a Living” by Lyle Koehler, … Read more
In the world of scholarly fairy tale analysis, Maria Tatar is a prominent figure. Tatar is strongly opinionated regarding these tales and believe that the meaning of them is often misrepresented- fairy tale’s do not teach objective morals and values to children, but rather provide a platform to express the contrast of anxieties and desires … Read more
Disclaimer: the victim written about is my friend who wanted to be the subject of a scenario. I’m not that awful of a person to write of her murder without her knowledge. “Her math proofs are just too good! She’s never wrong! ” Millard Newton, the longlost descendant of Sir Isaac Newton, exclaimed as he … Read more
The Journey of August King (Ehle, 1996), takes place in 1815, the stories backdrop is North Carolina, the lead role August King, a country farmer, is on his way home after taking this route to sell his produce and he has purchased needed goods for the farm, a cow a pig some geese and other … Read more
Annotated Bibliography: Patients with Opioid Induced Constipation Resolved with Supplements or Suppositories Lionell H. Edwards Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 500 Foundational Concepts and Application Annotated Bibliography: Patients with Opioid Induced Constipation Resolved with Supplements or Suppositories Na, J. , Oh, K. , Park, S. , Bae, D. , Choi, E. J. , Jung, M. … Read more
Resulting with 12 dead and 20 injured, April 20th, 1999, ultimately became the day of the worst high school shooting in U. S. history at Columbine High School, prompting a national debate on gun control and school safety. According to the article Columbine High School Shootings “In the aftermath of the shootings, many schools across … Read more
In the novel, Joshua: A Parable for Today, by Joseph F. Girzone, the author communicates that Joshua is Jesus risen again through the message he conveys and the miracles he performs. Joshua, a kind but mysterious stranger, moves to the town of Auburn and proceeds to stir up a huge debate simply by sharing his … Read more
A psychopath is a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior. A person who is labeled a narcissist has a sense of self-importance and need others for admiration, but show lack of empathy. The Reverend Jim Jones was a psychopath who ultimately lead hundreds of people to their deaths in … Read more
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn once said that “the battle line between good and evil runs through the heart of every man. ” East of Eden is a novel written by twentieth century author John Steinbeck. The Viking Press published it in 1952. The narration takes place from 1862 to 1918, mostly in the Salinas Valley, although some … Read more
A highly debated topic over the last decade has been about the use of standardized testing. Some people feel like standardized testing is a good way to measure a student’s learning, and teaching ability of teachers. There are two acts passed by congress that requires standardized testing, but both have flaws. Standardized testing does give … Read more
The greatest gift God has given each one of us is the gift of life. Each one of us is individually made by God and He is the one who writes our story. Not one single person on this planet has the same personal story from another and that is the beauty of life. Because … Read more
Usually the first thing that comes to someone’s mind when they think of dystopia is the opposite of Utopia which means happy. Many people live in a world of modern dystopian tradition in that their country may be under communism, some type of cruelty, forced to believe a specific way, or just live in a … Read more
Throughout the past centuries between 1800 all the way through 2017, the gender roles between men and women have drastically changed. In the 1800’s it was very common for men to go to school, acquire an education, and use their education to earn a job that lead to a future success. The men provided a … Read more
This problem with paying college athletes has been introduced in lots of courts throughout the years. The question where these millions of dollars should go. Should all this money go into paying college athletes for the sports that they play in college? They play these sports and help build a good reputation for the college … Read more
Major aspects that pertain your identity Identity is something that defines an individual. There are many different aspects that help a person understand and shape their identity. For example, their race, gender, family, personality, and culture are all things that could make up a person’s identity. Identity can either be assigned or can be chosen. … Read more
In recent decades, the exploration of the universe has not been stopped. It has always been an unkonwn world which humans are curious about. With the developement of the technology, the outer-space is not a strange term to humans any more. Outer space is defined as “space beyond the atmosphere of the Earth. “(in dictronary. … Read more
“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy… ” (Golding, William). “And at that moment, in the space of only a few seconds, he learned a lot about himself. About the Thomas he was before. He couldn’t leave … Read more
DeNiro’s Game is a novel based around war and the effects it has both mentally and physically. The novel is set in the war torn country of Lebanon. The main characters, Bassam and George, are greatly affected by the war. Families are destroyed, there is major corruption, and they are forced to make the choice … Read more
History has created an idealized representation of the Civil Rights movement as being a grand movement of the entire black society coming together to show the world they want to be recognized for having basic human rights. This romanticized ideology of the Civil Rights movement is lovely in theory, however, it is one that is … Read more
Symbols are everywhere, embodying meanings larger than life. One can find symbolism in music, literature, and even in decoration! They play huge roles in specific themes or emotions in certain situations. In “Masque of the Red Death”, by Edgar Allan Poe, death is personified, terror reigns, and tragedy strikes, as he tells a short tale … Read more
Critical Insight, Critical Inquiry: An Analysis of A Long Way Gone The exploration of our place as global citizens can expand our perception beyond the everyday workings of our lives and open us to the unique experiences of each human. Undoubtedly, some may view global health and global citizenship as bizarre concepts; however, these perceptions … Read more
Between 1877 and 1920, white southerners were persistent about limiting the rights of African Americans by setting out objectives they soon wish to accomplish that demanded blacks to remain inferior throughout society. The Jim Crow era was characterized by legalized segregation, lynch mobs, and white supremacy which caused a dark oppressive period of American race … Read more
With the advancement of technology comes increased connectivity to a digital world where our children find themselves with limited guidance. This new realm is one that parents and educators have continually tried to navigate in an attempt to create a safer place for our children. Parents try to protect their children by imposing restrictions on … Read more
Some authors, when writing a story, can not find a way to put their thoughts in words. Complex ideas take over the author’s mind and they have no way of putting them on paper. When this occurs, writers choose to use symbolism to reflect their thoughts and emphasize a major theme in the story. A … Read more
What Does The Ashes Symbolize In The Great Gatsby In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott. Fitzgerald, the entire novel is centered in the 1920’s. This time period was known as the Roaring 20’s. This was an era right after World War I. It was a time of change. There were lots of new styles, … Read more
The federal government as a system of governance tends to divide power between two parties, that is, the national government that is stronger and the local government which is smaller in size. The two states administered their authority directly through their officials and laws as well. It had a part to play in the domestic … Read more
Chipotle is known for their delicious burritos, bowls and tacos that are filled with all natural ingredients. They claim to not use any artificial flavors or fillers whatsoever. They get all of their healthy ingredients from local farms and not factories. They were also the first national restaurant chain to disclose the GMO ingredients in … Read more
“He that taketh not his cross and followeth after me, is not worthy of me” (Pope Urban II, 1095). Are these the words the spark that fueled a wave of destruction and unjustly persecuted Islam? Most historians consider the sermon preached by Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand in November 1905 to have begun the wave … Read more
In a society that was purely patriarchal and misogynistic, women in the ancient world had few rights. Men and women were usually separated into different worlds, each with their own set of responsibilities and rules to follow. It is hard to fully define what women were like in antiquity simply because there can be no … Read more
Appearance Versus Reality in Frankenstein By: Corbin Schmidt “The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully necessary to seem to know something as to know it” -Daniel Webster. One of the most important themes in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is appearance versus reality. This theme comes into fruition throughout … Read more
Humans sometimes have to face the unfortunate reality that people die. “Space,” by Kevin Brockmeier, is about a father and son who have to deal with the death of their wife and mother. Tension builds in their relationship throughout the story as they struggle with moving on from Della’s death. The problem is that they … Read more
Has anyone ever flipped on the TV and on came a Rodeo? The audience probably sees cowboys riding bulls and broncs, tackling cattle, and roping steers, all for the fun of the game and for the paycheck for risking their lives for the world’s entertainment. In the middle of all those cowboys though are the … Read more
As a young Latina, daughter of immigrants, I can relate to the themes from White Teeth written by Zadie Smith. Immigration has been an issue over decades over the world and Zadie Smith has experiences that shape many of the characters lives in the novel. Many characters are shaped by their cultural background and having … Read more
Police brutality is the use of any excessive force that is unreasonable or unwanted. Police brutality has had a long history in the U. S. In the early days of policing, acts of mass brutality were usually attributed to the poor labor workers. Back in the day young black slaves were targeted to be beaten … Read more
As we progress in technological advancements, we become more heavily reliant on technology and lose our sense of nature. In today’s modern, tech-savvy society, the internet assists us with most of our informational demands/needs. Social media presence isn’t an accurate portrayal of who people really are. People can make themselves appear however they please as … Read more
Dystopian films are famous for presenting outrageous, typically end-of-the-world or post/pre-apocalyptic scenarios. While many viewers look at these films and see them as fun, sometimes scary adventures with their exciting, fascinatingly dangerous ideas, a closer look at the issues in these films reveals something about the societies they were made in. As a whole, there … Read more
The Things We Took Away Orleanna simply said it best: “We can only speak of the things we carried with us, and the things we took away. “(10) The five Price woman enter the Congo with certain things, materialistic mindsets, Betty Crocker cake mixes, white privilege, ivory hand mirrors, and American ignorance, to name a … Read more
The mood and tone to any well written story is essential, and without both devices, a story would not be as engaging as it could be. Often in stories, mood and tone are developed by diction, or the word choice that the author uses to help the readers define the feelings and emotions of the … Read more
ENGL 1301 is a broad and informative class, even only being in it for a few week I am already learning a lot. For example, these first few weeks of class I have been learning about the importance of the logos, pathos, and ethos appeals that are so important to the masterdom of the rhetorical … Read more
An epic poem is a long narrative poem that tends to be about heroic deeds and events. Beowulf shows traits of an epic hero by using his ability of strength to help him overcome evil. Beowulf kills Grendel and some of the rest of the men, by using his strength. Odysseus shows traits of and … Read more
Non-Verbal Communication In Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak For a teenager, life is about the choices people make. Teenagers judge others for who they choose to hang out with, what decisions they make, and how they treat others. At the same time, the actions of others can also alter someone’s life. How people treat someone, what … Read more
In Chapter 8 of A Different Mirror Takaki talks about the experience and the reason why The Chinese immigrated to the U. S in the late 1800’s. He also talks about the work and jobs the Chinese people were able to produce. While some did experience the same discrimination and racism as many other immigrant … Read more
Central American families encounter overwhelming obstacles to due process in detention; for example, the process of expedited removal places families who are eligible for asylum at risk of deportation. Although refugees in removal proceedings have the right to legal aid, nearly 40% of all detention facilities are located 60 miles or from a metro area … Read more
Thomas Jefferson, one of our founding fathers and renowned philosopher, envisioned all American citizens with equal rights, Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. The unalienable right of Pursuit of Happiness can be defined as the right to prosper and thrive in the time Jefferson had written the … Read more
Beowulf has a number of battles throughout the story. These battles consist of fighting with the demon Grendel, the demon that was Grendel’s mother, as well as a great battle with a giant green dragon. All of these battles ended with the beast dying, but the final battle ended with beowulf having a greater battle … Read more