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There comes a point in every persons life where they have the desire to do, or achieve something. This desire is ambition. People will go to far extents to fulfill their desires. There are different types of ambition though. Most of the time you want to be averagely ambitious, but there are times when people … Read more
Jack Prewitt Professor Karlstein PHOT 107 6 May 2017 Dorothea Lange Research Paper Dorothea Lange was a photographer from the United States who became well known for her photographic journalism on farmers during the Great Depression. Before I go into detail about her work as a photographer, I will offer background to her past. Dorothea … Read more
The understanding of persuasion analyzed in Cicero’s oration can be seen across many contemporary artifacts, but Blackfish is an artifact where persuasion is working at its best. Blackfish is a documentary that was released in 2013 by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. This documentary tells the story of killer whales in captivity, with a large portion of the … Read more
Tissues Describe the four types of tissues. Epithelium Function Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of the body. It is made up of cells closely packed, in one of more layers. Characteristics 1. Covers the whale surface of the body surface 2. Cells are densely packed together 3. Epithelial tissue can repair and regenerate itself … Read more
A mighty and triumphant roar radiates from the throats of the thousands upon thousands of people packed into the stands like sardines. Tears of joy stream down the faces of grown men as the team they have loved since they could first walk has just won the World Series. The sport of baseball has grown … Read more
Imperialism is a system where one powerful nation controls one or more colonies. They have control over other colonies mostly because they forcibly took it through war or political strategies. A military order is often present in that colony to maintain order and suppress revolution and protest of any kind. Before WW1 British had the … Read more
Between 1916 and 1980 there was a significant increase in the rights of African Americans. These changes in de jure rights could be argued as revolutionary to a certain degree. To judge the success of change between 1918 and 1960 it is necessary to consider the social, political, and economic status of African Americans along … Read more
Occasionally, authors write based on what has happened during their lifetime. Literature can be written in many different genres and those are how novels are made up as. John Steinbeck has had a huge impact on literature in many different ways. Steinbeck once said, “You know how advice is. You only want it if it … Read more
Lila Mae Watson faces drastically different challenges of modernity than those James Axton recognizes. Where Axton is an upper middle class caucasian man with the means and ability to move about the globe and hold a somewhat prestigious job, Lila Mae is the most talented Elevator Inspector in the city and can glean little to … Read more
The play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry depicts an African American family with many struggles, and by analyzing their struggles, certain lessons and the theme of this drama can be identified. While the family does seem to hold together, there are many problems that arise, such as having family issues, trying to … Read more
For the last three years, I have had the honor to serve as a staff RN at UT Southwestern Medical Center within the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Over the years, I can honestly say that from my experiences, my philosophy in regards to nursing has grown. I truly believe that individuals health needs should be … Read more
Immigrants flooded into the United States during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, providing cheap labor, creating an economic boom, and making the United States a global superpower (Gale). Although immigrants enabled the industrial revolution, most Americans believed the immigrants were a threat: “They worried that the newcomers carried or spread disease, they … Read more
Every child deserves happiness and stability. Sometimes children are born into situations or families that are unable to provide these two things for them. When a family or parent is unable to provide for a child, the child ends up either with other relatives, homeless, or into the foster care system which is temporary placement … Read more
Search for “epic hero” in the dictionary, and the definition reads: “a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events” (“epic hero”). Scan the page a little further, preferably just underneath it, and the name Beowulf appears. Beowulf has come to be the embodiment of an … Read more
School campus lunch is disgusting because it is all slobbery and it is not made homemade. It is not even fresh! The food is so bitter from coming from the freezer and when you take a bite, it feels hard like a rock where it just can break your teeth. The food is so bland … Read more
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is a non-profit organization that helps keep families with sick children close with each other, and offers them the care and resources that they need. (What We Do. (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2016, from http://www.rmhc.org/what-we-do) The mission statement of RMHC is this: “The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities … Read more
Lady Macbeth: “Here’s the smell of blood still: all the / perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this / little hand. Oh, oh, oh” (V. I. 50-52). Lady Macbeth has become berserk from the murders she assisted in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and she is attempting to wash imaginary blood off of her hands in her … Read more
Blackness is closing in around the eyes of one brave soul. Next thing they know, all they can see is another’s dream, if they’re lucky. In small town, Michigan, Janie has this wild ability. If she passes one dreaming, she is immediately sucked in and cannot escape unless the dream ends. Throughout the trilogy of … Read more
In all, Figure 4 shows a calculation of 64% accuracy rate for correct answers given in his small reading group. I could tell that Michael felt like he was on a roll, and he made a surprising request that none of his peers groaned about. “Can we finish by ourselves? ” The teacher gave consent … Read more
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debate After Articles of Confederation it was seen necessary to repeal the Articles and create one that is perfect for everyone in the country, but it wasn’t that easy. Federalists claimed that we needed a strong central government to prevent rebellions such as Shay’s Rebellion that damaged the states while the Anti- … Read more
Interpretation of war and the relationship between soldiers and civilians are different when discussing World War 1 and the wars of today. Whether one is a soldier, spectator from far away, or a civilian watching it first hand, war cannot truly be comprehended and understood, unless it has been physically experienced. Erich Maria Remarque, a … Read more
The Mortalities of Scientific Research-Creation In Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, many believe the true monster is Victor Frankenstein; however, the real monster is the knowledge of scientific research and creation. Scientific research is performing a methodical study in order to perform a hypothesis or answer a question (cite) and creation is the act of … Read more
Growing up I had my fair share of princess movies and of course the Princess Bride. We used to watch it all the time at my babysitters and it easily became one of my favorite movies. The characters were so interesting to my 8 year old self. They were all so brave and beautiful that … Read more
This research essay is about what puppy mills are and what they do, what a dog knows in its mind, and what it’s like when you first meet a dog and what it’s like for the dog when they first meet you. Puppy Mills are a large dog breeding facility where profit is cared more … Read more
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. ” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Racial inequality is still a problem to many citizens and it is imperative that … Read more
The locavore movement is a movement where people have decided to eat locally grown or provided products in order to improve one’s nutrition and sustainability. However, This movement would not be ideal for the modern generation, due to the other sources of nutrition which are easily accessible. Although the locavore provides many nutritional benefits due … Read more
Kenneth Slessor (1901-1971) is famous for his poetry, and in such, has become one of Australia’s leading poets. He is known notably for the engagement with modernist influences into Australian poetry and his dismissive attitude towards bush balladists, including the likes of Banjo Patterson. His use of a modernist influence is an attempt to relate … Read more
During history there have been literary works that had characters that were remarkably similar to each other. Two characters that stood out was Jay Gatsby, from The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald and Hamlet from The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare because they were both being driven to a separate kind … Read more
A Changed Life In the historical fiction novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, a boy named Salva escapes from his village after the rebels attack. Before the rebels took over Salva’s village he went to school everyday. Each day after school his mother would always be waiting for him at home … Read more
While pursuing revenge, it is said to start digging a grave along with the grave of the person being avenged. In Book 3, Chapter 14 of A Tale of Two Cities, Madame Defarge reaped that which she sowed. It was made evident that concerning Madame Defarge, the revolution in France is in fact just a … Read more
In any tragedy, the tragic hero is a righteous character who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. Three main theories of the tragic hero are the Aristotelian model, the Shakespearean model, and the modern tragic hero. Each model has five defining characteristics, which are nobility, hamartia, downfall, anagnorisis, and suffering. In the Shakespearean mode … Read more
TJX Maxx was founded in 1976 by Bernard Cammarata, in Framingham Massachusetts. The original name of the company was Zayre until they sold their name and renamed themselves to the TJX Companies Incorporated. TJX is a retail store selling items like apparel, shoes, toys, furniture, and many other items. TJX has stores not only in … Read more
Cary Stayner, born August 13th 1961,is a man who will forever be remembered as a murderer, and a monster. A man who at the age of 38 brutally murdered 3 young women, evaded the police for at least 6 months, and was only caught after killing another woman. Cary Stayner without a doubt had a … Read more
Multiple Case Analysis – Frustration Folia v. Trelinski, Doucette v. Jones, and Cowie v. Great Blue Heron Charity Casino are legal cases that deal with what constitutes the frustration of a contract. These cases are crucial with regards to clarifying frustration within a business transaction and employer-employee relations, and present consistent interpretations to determine whether … Read more
Excerpted from Rush Limbaugh’s The Way Things Ought to Be, in “The Environmental Mindset” Limbaugh describes to his audience the so called “radical environmental movement” that was occurring when he wrote his book. He gives an explanation of his view on the environmental movement’s goals and followers. While looking at Limbaugh’s excerpt, he judges the … Read more
In the story “The tell-tale heart” by Edgar Allen Poe, insanity is portrayed right in the beginning. The author allows the reader to see from the beginning to the end the insanity of the man. This story is told in first person and it becomes a problem throughout the story. The narrator becomes an unreliable … Read more
In the United States, 88. 8 out of 100 people own at least one firearm (Morris). A common misconception in today’s society is that these firearms are the root of all crime. Gun control is unconstitutional, illogical, and Nazi esque. In fact, more guns would be an improvement to our nation. Guns are a right … Read more
Culture Vs. Counterculture – This theme is about Nurse Ratched vs. McMurphy. Nurse Ratched is culture and is trying to get everyone to listen to her. McMurphy is the counter culture. He tries to show everyone that the nurses aren’t always right and they can think for themselves. That life isn’t just about the nurse’s … Read more
Winston Smith is a man with an illusion of a life, a life created by the government that decides what to think. He is forced to devote his life to Big Brother, the great dictator of the Outer party. Winston leads a seedy existence in the year of 1984, in Oceania. The party is casting … Read more
The story Upside Down In The Middle Of Nowhere by Julie T. Lamana is about a ten year old girl named Armani Curtis that survives Hurricane Katrina with her family using love and hope. The theme is, the power of hope, family, and love can get you through the toughest storms. First, the theme is … Read more
Hiking the Appalachian Trail “In the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain. ” said Jack Kerouac, author of On the Road. Many people live the way he describes, just doing everyday activities all their life. I want to do something memorable. … Read more
The advances in technology that focus on communication have completely transformed over the years leading to all new types of ways to connect with someone like through text messages and virtual apps. These advances affect numerous people ranging from students to possibly a boyfriend miles away but what affect do these advances actually have? Michaela … Read more
You may have heard about an outlandish crazy party called burning man where they run around naked, do drugs, and burn massive amounts or artwork. If you have heard this you may be right but it is so much more than just a party. Burning Man is an annual experiment in a temporary community dedicated … Read more
A token economy is a method of behavior modification intended to increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors with the use of tokens. Individuals receive tokens immediately after displaying desirable behavior. Individuals collect these tokens and later exchange them for a meaningful object or privilege (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Anthony and Mia are typically … Read more
Statement of Intent My statement of intent is to show my understanding about the gym and my beliefs on the mindset that is required to achieve your goals no matter how difficult it is. The style of writing I have used is stream of consciousness. This writing is aimed more for the mature audience to … Read more
Thomas L. Friedman’s Beirut to Jerusalem graciously dons its readers with a comprehensive overview of the conflicts of the middle east with a focalization of Israel and Lebanon. From a first hand experience, Friedman deftly navigates the politics, religion, and local stories during a ten year time span (1979-1988). This time span covers much of … Read more
The sexual intent of the Old Testament is throughout the manuscript, as the Prophet Isaiah continues to reference the LORD’S marriage with His people by further declaring, The reference to? land repeatedly describes a person’s being or body as its actual meaning. Hephzi-bah, in Hebrew means ‘my delight is in her and Beulah means ‘husband/married. … Read more
It was a bright and sunny day me and my friends were on are way to my house and all the sudden the ground started to shake and we heard a really big crash and it was a plane that crash into the a really big building. Then we started to run and we seen … Read more
Much like poetry, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. ” Music and poetry are two platforms in which artists from the beginning of time have chosen to circulate their ideas, feelings, and opinions. Although different in popularity, these mediums are alike in various ways. Nonetheless, not … Read more
The novel, ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ is an illustration of the various challenges that women faced prior to the emergence of the feminists and gender advocates (Gilman, 2013). The story by Gilman elaborates fully on the challenges the character (unnamed female) undergoes after her post partum. This condition was merely a nervous condition that needed to … Read more