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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
Frederick Douglass’ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave has a legitimate look and feel that describes a life in captivity like no other narrative. It’s harsh tones and themes paint a dark and powerful picture of the necessary change in society. It manages to keep a calm pace so that Douglass … Read more
Plato’s “Republic” is a seminal text, that explores; the definition of justice, the character and order of a just city and the minutiae of human experience. Specifically in Book IV, Republic examines the four main virtues of life; Justice, wisdom, courage and moderation. Through this chapter one can postulate that for the harmony of the … Read more
This graphic image taken from a video game is not uncommon. The low-cut clothing on the woman and the large overbearing man behind holding a knife to her depict a sad, but far too common representation of women within video game culture. As discussed in class, women are often presented as objects to which the … Read more
The source argues that in the name of protecting civil liberties, the mass people have too much of a say over things, and that those strong leaders in power do not “get a chance to serve the common good. ” The ideology presented in the source is that a single, strong leader provides more stability … Read more
Bodie Thoene once said, “What is right is often forgotten by what is convenient. ” This quote means that most people forget the right way and just way to do things because of the easier and more convenient way. I agree with this quote because | have done it before many times, and have witnessed … Read more
Nowadays, smartphones are becoming one of the important things that people use for almost everything in life. By using the trend to their advantage, Uber created an app for people can easily book a ride in any location at anytime with a cheap price. What is Uber exactly? It is a service that connects customers … Read more
Throughout history every society has had their own heroes of myth and legend; from the Greek heroes of Hercules and Achilles, to the Medieval English heroes King Arthur and Lancelot, and the Early American heroes of Paul Bunyan and Daniel Boone, there have always been and there will always be heroes. Heroes are pillars of … Read more
“Social isolation is one of the most devastating things you can do to a human being; I don’t care how old you are. ”-Rosalind Wiseman. The role of isolation in society is quite similar to its purpose in literature, it creates an internal struggle. Isolation is often used in literature to portray a feeling of … Read more
Henri Cartier-Bresson is among some of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. His photographs appear in most popular magazines such as, Life, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and also co founding Magnum Photo Agency. Cartier-Bresson pursued photography with an impulsive passion that he refined into a photojournalistic art form. He is also well know for … Read more
LAND OF THE BRAVE LORD is an ambitious dramatic script with fantasy features. The script contains solid themes about never giving up, fighting against the odds, and overcoming hardship. Greek mythology is also interwoven into the structure. The idea of an unfulfilled and unsatisfied husband trying to find his own way in life and overshadowed … Read more
The theme of Numbers by Rachel Ward is that behavior, feelings and trust are hugely influenced by others. Ward uses character dialogue to reveal the theme throughout the story. From the beginning to the end of the book, Jem evolved into a completely different person. On their first encounter, Jem and Spider were having a … Read more
Introduction Natural hazards are naturally occurring weather patterns and climate events that can cause severe or catastrophic damage to affected areas, flora and fauna. Australia suffers from many natural hazards such as bushfires, floods, heat waves, cyclones as well as droughts. Due to our generally hot, dry and unpredictable climate the country is prone to … Read more
When it comes to organic chemistry and the synthesis of specific products there is an abundant amount of routes that can be taken and still get you the same result. For the following experiment, the main focus is the use of a cycloaddition reaction, also known as Diels-Alder. According to the lab manual, this reaction … Read more
Becoming a cosmetologist hasn’t been easy. There are bumps and turns, meltdowns, breakdowns, and many nights studying. Along with the hard parts there are many amazing parts. I found a family that has made me feel like a whole person. My journey is far from over. I have so much more to learn. I can’t … Read more
The Millennials and Looking Towards the Future Millennials have come into a negative light in the eyes of many being blamed for problems in the world today. In Joel Stein’s article entitled The New Greatest Generation he believes they will instead of causing problems bring solutions to them and I agree with him. The millennials … Read more
Going way back, my family was involved in the Civil war efforts; that is as far back as I can accurately trace it. We were hunters, some slaves, and others traders. There can be no question that each generation has stood tall on the shoulders of the one that came before. Of course some men … Read more
According to C. W. Mills, “social imagination is an awareness of the relationship between a person’s behavior and experience and the wider culture that shaped the person’s choices and perceptions. It’s a way of seeing our own and other people’s behavior in relationship to history and social structure (1959)” (OpenStax College, 2015, p. 6). Sociological … Read more
How Do Stories Shape Humanity? “Novels and stories are renderings of life; they can not only keep us company, but admonish us, point us in new directions, or give us courage to stay a given course. ” (Robert Coles). We as humans, all love a good story; whether we are watching a movie, listening to … Read more
Both novels give insight into how the characters describe their experience while on drugs and the evidence demonstrates that Requiem for a Dream offers a warped, illusional depiction of addiction, whereas Trainspotting is objective and honest. The character’s choice to live in an delusional fantasy rather than face reality in Requiem for a Dream is … Read more
A Midsummer Nights Dream In the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream love was a main concept. However, in order for the emotions of love to take their place, there is a need of power to generate it. Only through power is love really made evident. The power of authority, the power to transform perceptions and … Read more
Presently, youths and adolescent teens have become progressively enticed to join gangs. An individual joining a gang or a non-criminal group consists of different pushes and pulls that work in tandem to represent an attraction or dominating force. In this case, for example, “gang membership can increase status among peers, especially girls (for boys)” while … Read more
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE Ambergris caye, Belize would be our destination. This is Belize’s largest island is not an overdeveloped place to go. We would stay in San Pedro since is the only town located in the island. We would fly an airplane from Seminole, Tx to Ambergris Caye, but we would make a two day … Read more
Stay Gold , Stay Gold Ponyboy. Can you imagine committing a crime and you just wish you can just open and close your eyes and all the image or memories are all whipped off, or you read a book like Alice in Wonderland and the movie to the book was just terrible and you just … Read more
Myers and Berg’s description of Enjoy it… While it Lasts is that “Things disappear. Sometimes things disappear as the result of an accident. Sometimes neglect causes things to disappear. Sometimes things are intentionally made to disappear” (Enjoy it… While it Lasts). This piece is about something disappearing, but as discussed before, it is more directly … Read more
The artistic display at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery of Hanne Darboven titled, “Clockwise from right”, proves to bring light upon the thoughts of Friedrich Nietzshe. One of Nietzsche’s important topics includes the idea of a rational and intuitive man. This essay will explore the question of whether Nietzshe was right when he said that rationality … Read more
Throughout the ages philosophers have been puzzled by the idea of dreams. Humans have written and interpreted dreams. For example,The ancient egyptians wrote a dream book which listed common dreams. Dreams are images, thoughts and emotions you are experiencing during sleep. Even with today’s technological advancements, there is still no definite answer to why we … Read more
What is Comorbidity? Comorbidity can be defined most generally as the co-occurrence of two or more mental or physical disorders together. This is one of the critical issues while examining the patient and became an important topic of research to understand the effects in detail. Comorbid indicates existence of different medical conditions within the patient … Read more
It’s extraordinary to think about how we take so much for granted – another belief we take for granted is that every night the stars will shine. When you wake up in the morning and make plans for the day, you never really contemplate those plans changing entirely in the blink of an eye. I … Read more
When a person concentrates on one single thought, a broader more important lesson might be missed. In “The Student,” Ivan Velikopolsky, a seminary student, tells the story of how Apostle Peter denied knowing Jesus three times the night before Jesus’ crucifixion. After telling this story to two widowers, he finds that the widowers are crying. … Read more
There are many current legal and ethical issues in bioengineering and biotechnology including athletic and cognitive enhancements, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, and genetically modified organisms. Biotechnology is “the manipulation of biological systems and organisms through technological means”(p. 471). There is tension between valuing liberty to pursue happiness of biotechnologies, and the potential negative … Read more
King Louis foreign policy has always been an everlasting topic. Many of his critics say he had some similar goals like Hitler willing to risk wars, impassion with human anguish, the same consequent vanity. However Louis has also been a defender. Some great Historians like Francois Bluche and Ranganhild Hatton have said that Louis’ foreign … Read more
Many people go on Mission trips to support other communities that are in need, but some go for the many friendships and experiences that last a lifetime. I went on Mission Trip 2015 to Eagle Butte, South Dakota for both reasons. I had always remembered day three of Mission Trip 2015 because I helped the … Read more
The Cycle of Evil In his article titled “the frivolity of evil,” Dr Dalrymple defines evil as,” the elevation of passing pleasure for oneself over the longterm misery of others to whom one owes a duty. ” Dr. Dalrymple describes how his community and the people who live there are stuck in a cycle of … Read more
Fall had just begun, but with so many trees in our yard and around the neighborhood – the yard was already brimming over with autumn leaves. To make things even more interesting (some would say worse) we live at the end of the block. Every breeze guides whatever debris it finds (including neighbor’s leaves) right … Read more
Introduction Regardless of what people might think Colombia has strongly fought the drug trafficking for more than 60 years. The Army has been fighting capos, Cartels, and guerillas who switched his communist ideology for terrorist ideology. Now a days the narco-guerrilla is supporting economic in drug trafficking. On the other hand, this battle has brought … Read more
A public spectacle occurs when the performance of the strange autopsy for Santiago Nasar is in the hands of the village priest, who is carless about Santiago’s body, in the novel “Chronicle of a Death Foretold”. In the story Santiago is killed by the Vicario brothers, Pedro and Pablo. Before Santiago was murdered he was … Read more
In his autobiographical novel, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan Millman story summarizes a young man going to Berkeley having a rich father and never feeling alone while he sleeps at night. He is popular and a famous gymnast, his name is Dan. He doesn’t have a bad side because everyone expects him to be … Read more
The Holocaust is a defining moment of the world’s history. The horrific annihilation of innocent Jews and Europeans will forever be etched into the minds of humans all around the world. The haunting outcomes of war and terrorism will forever be remembered throughout time. However, these defining moments in the history/making of the world will … Read more
America’s first biracial child was born in 1620 before anti miscegenation laws were created to prevent African Americans from getting romantically involved with Whites. Negative attitudes towards interracial relationships were fueled by racial discrimination and the devotion to keep each race pure. In today’s evolving society interracial relationships are still discouraged, especially between Whites and … Read more
In most traditional works of literature, the existence of narration is both a crucial and mandatory element in order to fulfill the writer’s purpose. Such works of literature include short stories and novels. The importance of the narrator goes beyond the act of simply telling a story that happens in a specific place at one … Read more
The advice that was given to me about writing my personal statement is that whatever I wrote, it must be a statement that came directly from the heart. I’ve found that in order to do this, I must actually write about my heart. When I was born, doctors discovered that I had a ventricular septal … Read more