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The Manchus conquered the Ming Dynasty on June 6th, 1644 and commenced the Qing Dynasty. This new dynasty implemented many reforms. For instance, taxation underwent extensive changes during this dynastic transition. As Ye Mengzhu, a former bureaucrat, stated in Taxes and Labor Service “Beginning with this dynasty(the Qing) things changed. In the fifth month of … Read more
Since the dawn of time, Homo Sapiens have developed and evolved in a short time, relative to Earth’s history, into a advanced and special civilization we know today as present day society. The beginnings of civilization 2. 5 million years ago was known as the Paleolithic Age which ends at 12,000 BCE and leads directly … Read more
At the outset of the nineteenth century in Britain, religious faith and the study of the sciences tended to exist in harmony with each other. The study of God’s Word, in the Bible, and His Works, in nature, were assumed to be two versions of the same ultimate truth. 1 When William Paley published Natural … Read more
“Nooo! ” was the first thing that cried out of my mother’s mouth as the back entryway swung open. The chipped wood on the door, the scattered coins, the front door wide open, and the red purse turned upside down had the entire family in shock. This would be a Thanksgiving Day the whole family … Read more
What are motifs? Motifs are recurring patterns that help to develop the overall meaning and theme of the text. In classical mythology, which typically refers to Greek and Roman mythology/literature, motifs are significantly prevailing and can be analyzed. Greek and Roman myths are often written as an opposition of current reality. Similarly, this means there … Read more
In general, when someone speaks, they reveal something about gender, either by upholding or subverting social expectations and ideology about gender. By analyzing the linguistic forms of a conversation, we can gather information about the ways in which gender ideologies permeate language. Examining a conversation from the media can additionally reveal something about how gender … Read more
Darwin’s theory of natural selection is not supported by the geological or fossil record, since there have been little to no remains of intermediate species found in fossils. Darwin explains this by using the imperfection of the geological record, as changes in land over time means that species will often not be preserved in a … Read more
The following assignment focuses upon the biological approach to criminal behaviour and sough to explain the notion of environmental and social influence on offenders. It is, however essential to investigate the theory of how biological analysis is effective in criminality. Also the impact on society and the minds of the offenders is worth examining. This … Read more
According to Theodore P. Remley, Jr. , and Barbara Herlihy in Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, once the proper set of codes of ethics has been determined, the counselor must consider how these principles can be applied to the dilemma to express a counselor’s commitment to professional values (2014). Applying codes of ethics … Read more
There is often debate if nursing an infant in public is acceptable. In this cartoon you, will find two authority figures questioning a woman about publicly displaying her breasts. She is sitting alone on a bench in a peaceful manner feeding her baby, when approached by these very intimidating looking men. When you look at … Read more
As discussed before this programs objectives are SMART objectives. Objective #1 is an academic objective in accordance to the RFA: All children that go through the program will develop skills in the classroom to help them solve problems in a nonviolent way by June 30, 2020. Objective #2 is an epidemiological objective in accordance to … Read more
Designer Paper: Betsey Johnson and Elsa Schiaparelli Known for her famous grand finale cart wheel, Betsy Johnson is an edgy ready to wear designer. Johnson was born on August 10, 1942 in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Growing up she was a dancer and an artist, Johnson fell in love with the decked out costumes she wore for … Read more
The death of his father, ex-girlfriend, and all the unfortunate events in between, portray Hamlet as a man with many sorrows. These hardships allow the audience to mourn with and connect to Hamlet’s complex character. Shakespeare evokes sympathy from the reader through the hastened marriage of Hamlet’s mother, the murderess actions of his wretched uncle, … Read more
When I originally read about the traditions and rituals in the book, I thought that it was crazy. I believed that there was nothing in our society that compared to the sacredness of the kola nut. Even though I found the kola nut to be an incredibly interesting symbol, I found it very hard to … Read more
“A hero is an ordinary person who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. ” These words of Christopher Reeve perfectly describe the essence and soul of Corrie Ten Boom – a devout Christian watchmaker who saved nearly 800 individuals from the horrors of World War II, and as a … Read more
A dictionary definition of a leader is a guiding hand in a movement or group. My definition of a leader is someone who stands out amongst the rest and steps up to the task and helps the “followers” advance and strive to become a leader as well. The only way a leader can be effective … Read more
How do you crack something with 158 million million million possible combinations? Many countries have tried, but ultimately failed to accomplish their goal. The movie The Imitation Game accurately portrays the historical events of the era. It correctly informs the viewer on how the Nazis communicated using a machine called enigma, it also shows an … Read more
Courage by definition is “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave” (Webster 325). Whether it is fighting for our country, risking your life to protect that of others, or simply being able to stand up for what … Read more
Tam not an angel. But after reading your book, Embrace, I have begun to think that maybe I am. In this reality, angels are golden, luminous, and the epitome of perfection. In your reality, angels are the bringers of death, destruction, and the downfall of mankind. In that sense, maybe I am an angel. Wherever … Read more
Ida B is a different kind of child. She lives with her mother and father on a apple orchard. Ida lives simple. She is homeschooled due to an unpleasant first school experience and she loves life exactly the way it is. She often times goes out to the apple orchard to talk to the tree, … Read more
Brutalism is a highly controversial architectural style which flourished during the 1950s and 60s in Britain, as the capital slowly began the inauguration of rehabilitating itself as a whole – after the disastrous effects of the Second World War. Brutalism has it roots in Modernism; however, it emerged as a movement in revolt to the … Read more
In the ruckus of life, love and jealousy can become intertwined and destroy the other. Jealousy can strangle all life out of the love that has been formed over time. In Frank R. Stockton’s short story titled “The Lady or the Tiger? ”, this exact situation occurs. A youth falls in love with a king’s … Read more
This particular play is about an estranged mother and her precociously initiative daughter going on a road trip stretching from Paoli to Yellowstone, both seduced by the idea of a getaway. The daughter is living with her father who is granted full custody by the court in the divorce between her father and mother. The … Read more
The main idea for my short story began with a very simplistic and basic colour idea which led to the slow development of two main characters named Red and Blue. The idea flourished from the very basic idea to a slightly more complex one when the idea that Red would be colourless and unidentified in … Read more
I’m particularly impressed with your pacing, which is the most important aspect of creating suspense in a script. You have the innate ability to utilize the ‘slow reveal in your writing, which is a trait that is hard to teach and difficult to master. Instead of giving your audience all the facts from the outset, … Read more
“Train Stations and Barrooms” Being faced with difficult decisions is a major obstacle in the lives of adults. After conversing, many of these decisions are resolved in a favorable outcome that works for both adults. In “Hills like White Elephants,” the two adults, an American man and the girl, discuss a major issue in their … Read more
Third Sunday of Easter Year C (Homily) 10/04/2016 Fiddler on the Roof is a musical by Sheldon Harnick which had 3000 Broadway performances. It is based on the book Tevye and his Daughters by Joseph Stein, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters who owned a … Read more
UGG Australia is an American footwear company. It is a part of the Decker’s Outdoor Corporation. UGG is a high quality known brand in the United States as well as over one hundred and thirty other countries for footwear. Although, they do sell other products UGG is mainly known for its boots and slippers, as … Read more
As our knowledge of the universe expands, so does our imagination. Today’s science fiction movies, such as Interstellar, are based on new discoveries and research that older movies, such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, did not have. However, both movies stayed true to science, etc My goal in this paper is to discuss the accuracy … Read more
If you’re looking for something that explains the origins of Boxing Day, well, you’re not going to find it here. The day-afterChristmas holiday is celebrated by most countries in the Commonwealth, but in a what-were-we-doing-again? bout of amnesia, none of them are really sure what they’re celebrating, when it started or why. The best clue … Read more
Every year, mandated annual exams are administered to students, of all ages, across all 50 states. School districts, school boards and teachers use these scores evaluate student’s academic progress. Separated by state, there are different versions of standardized exams that students are required to take that cover the same basic math, science, and reading skills. … Read more
“In my dream I was young and in Haiti with my friends, laughing, joking, and having a wonderful time. I was walking down the main street of my hometown of Aux Caves. The sun was shining, the streets were clean, and the port was bustling with ships. At first I was laughing because of the … Read more
Give me balance, give me equality. In all fairness I believe Athens had the better system of government. Thave come to this conclusion that Athens had a better system because anyone could hold office and they had more equal rights as a citizen in the government. Moreover, addressing the 11 million undocumented immigrants, I strongly … Read more
There is true love and there is lust. Love is an intense feeling of deep affection while lust is a very strong sexual desire in which one does not truly care for another. The characters in both the play and the movie explore and experience these feelings along with character traits such as kindness, selfishness, … Read more
How often do you see plastic somewhere? Do you bend down and pick it up? Well, maybe you should. It affects wildlife, wildlife habitats, and humans. The ocean is one of those habitats that has been greatly affected by plastic pollution. Now that you have that thought, keep it in mind while we tell you … Read more
School is a privilege taken for granted everyday in America. Be grateful to get up every morning and have a safe environment that benefits your future. For many living in Afghanistan, education is not an option given to them. Those lucky enough to get an education take it seriously and use it to strengthen themselves. … Read more
Throughout history, time travel has been an imaginative dream of many. The British show Doctor Who brings those, and many other dreams to life. For most any who have seen the incredibly genius show Doctor Who, it is hoped, dreamt, and wished to be real. The episodes are filled with suspense, humor, terror, and raw … Read more
Stephen Crane: The Open Boat In his short story, ‘The Open Boat,’ Stephen Crane displays to us a universe completely indifferent to the affairs of humankind; we live in an apathetic world, in which man has to fight and struggle to live. The characters illustrated in the story come faceto-face with this indifference and all … Read more
Incontinence In Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno” which is the part of a greater poem Divine Comedy incontinence is the sin which is mentioned to be punished in the second circle of hell through the fifth circles. Incontinence is a feeling of desire of sex, power, wealth and food in which an individual lacks in self-control. It … Read more
Biographically themed movie productions continue to envelop the Hollywood landscape – serving as a means to reenact and interpret a majority of history’s most memorable moments (for better or worse). In the last month alone, depictions of Bobby Fisher (Pawn Sacrifice) and Whitey Bulger (Black Mass) are just two examples of cinematic incarnations that have … Read more
The criminal investigation process balances the rights of victims, offenders and society to a certain extent. The main aspect of achieving justice in the criminal investigation process is to balance the rights of the parties involved. Thus, the extent to which the law balances their rights, includes the use of police powers, the rights of … Read more
Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel In a time of strict academic holds in the artistic world, Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel moved the art of sculpting into the future. Known by many as “the father of modern sculpture (Bio. ),” Rodin has produced such a great number of notable works that he is one of … Read more
Various characters in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet exhibit aspects of an “outsider”. The obvious choices being Claudius and Hamlet. Claudius appears to be freed from moral restrictions, while Hamlet represents the stereotypical isolated intellectual. However, both of them pale in comparison to the true outsider in the play: Ophelia. Both Claudius and Hamlet are too respected … Read more
Everyone has an origins that has impacted them in either a positive or negative way or sometimes even both. The 2009 film Amreeka is directed by Cherien Dabis, and tells us about a remarkable journey between a mother and son in order to find a better life. The film begins with the mother Muna (Nisreen … Read more
In 8th century BCE, a Greek poet known as Hesiod visioned the blessed isles. His vision directed him to the west. In 4th century BCE, a philosopher known as Plato from Greece shared a similar vision to the west. He visioned the lost city underwater, also known as Atlantis. In 484 AD, an Ireland monk … Read more
Under enormous pressure, coal is able to transform into diamonds. In Alan Moore’s graphic novel V for Vendetta, Evey Hammond goes under a unique transformation, modeled after V’s traumatic experiences. By her twelfth birthday, she lost both of her parents. Subsequently, she had to provide for herself, causing her to grow in some ways and … Read more
Do you ever wonder why you’re stuck in a dead end job hoping that someday you’ll win the lottery? Do you ever wonder why you don’t have a good paying job and wanting a raise? Do you ever wonder why you don’t have to reach your dreams/goals? Well, College is something worth taking and will … Read more
When man was first created they were given gifts by Prometheus. They had received many wonderful things such as the shape of the gods and understanding. There is one special gift that Prometheus did not give man, dreaming. Prometheus wanted to grant man this godly ability, but he could not. Only Hallucinus, god of dreams, … Read more
I was sixteen years old when I first learned the importance of resilience and determination. When I was advised to take a year off high school, I registered that fall without hesitation. When | was instructed not to compete in track, I worked twice as hard in physical therapy to regain my strength. When I … Read more
Civil Litigation vs. Criminal Litigation If somebody commits a crime or does wrong doing to another what category does it fit under? Is it civil case or a criminal case? Although there are many similarities between civil litigation procedures and criminal litigation procedures, several differences exist among them. The first difference among the two procedures … Read more