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I am a communicator because everyday single day I ask questions and talk to people. Mostly questions to teachers because sometimes I don’t get it, but sometimes my friends because they might be confusing. One of my goals is to not wait until the last minute to do all my homework because sometimes there are … Read more
In Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’, women are shown to be objectified and subservient to men, conforming to the accepted gender roles that are expected of them. Patriarchal views of femininity support the authority of men in society, as well as subjugation and subordination of women. Yet through the story Shakespeare subtly presents a … Read more
The objective of this lab was to prepare n-butyl bromide or nbromobutane, which is derived from an alcohol and an acid. In this case, n-butyl alcohol and sulfuric acid were the reagents. There were two methods of distillation that was involved in this experiment. The first was by reflux distillation, which is used to speed … Read more
If someone asked a stranger on the street to name their all-time favorite Christmas movie, there are many that would come to mind. The list would possibly include “Frosty the Snowman”, “The Grinch”, “Rudolph”, and more than likely “White Christmas”. Although it is actually considered a musical because of the songs and dance that help … Read more
There are several differences between different types of people out there, many which contrast in many ways. The protagonist Jeremy in When Dad Killed Mom, by Julius Lester is one example of contrasting. I am very indifferent towards this character in the novel, we both have different views of the world. Therefore I would not … Read more
Living is more valuable than dying and threatening to diminish the value of life is dangerous. Euthanasia, also called mercy killing, is the practice of doctors intentionally ending a terminally ill patient’s life in what is purportedly a gentle and dignified manner. The term originated in ancient Greek and means “easy death. ” Doctors perform … Read more
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet letter, we are presented to a Puritanical society that resides adulteress Hester Prynne, whom must wear a scarlet letter to mark her shame. Within the novel, Hawthorne uses detailed descriptions of nature and introduces comprehensive characters such as Arthur Dimmesdale and Pearl with the intention of portraying the central … Read more
It’s been 16 hours and I really can’t feel my bottom anymore. I didn’t want to stand up and stretch because I hate when people stare at me. But, only 2 more hours left and I will start my adventure in my parent’s hometown, Vietnam. Usually people who travel to another country are excited to … Read more
Furthermore by getting details of the works you will give you a feel of the background of the works, and comparing them directly you will get a taste not only of the artistic styles of the time, but a taste of the Greek and the Chinese culture. This vase made up of stoneware, cizhuo type, … Read more
“How We Must Be Prepared To Respond To Changing Circumstances” As a human being, life is has ups and downs. It is not always plain straight. There is a constant change in circumstances. In that case, we must be always prepared to respond on changes. In the play, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” by … Read more
In my paper I would like to discuss with you the similarities and the differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt, while they may in fact be different I believe that they are very similar to each other. Maybe because they are so close together in time and very little has had a chance to evolve into … Read more
Throughout history, Art has been a form of expression that has altered situations, revolutionized methods of thought, and shaken worlds, both building them up and crumbling them downward. These days however, Art has become a form which is underrated and under appreciated due to the technological and business worlds taking over. Despite these advancements though, … Read more
“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story. ” (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) The claim that all women desire the same thing is going to stereotype a whole gender. Dennis Prager’s explores this generalization in … Read more
Breaking a norm is like an experiment. You are never going to know what the outcome is going to be. A lot of sociologist like to see it as a social experiment, and the reason is because people are living their life what is considered the right way. It’s a mimicry, everyone doing the same … Read more
Male or female; all you have to do is decide which gender you believe you fall under. But when making this decision, remember that being a male gets you way more than being a female. Males receive higher wages, more promotions, and aren’t stereotyped in the work force. So keep all this in mind when … Read more
The saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words. ” The possibilities are endless, and in this case, timeless. This picture can portray the heart of a nation’s culture, the exuberance of a historic moment, or even the embodiment of a people. The year: 1945, sailors and nurses litter the streets of New York … Read more
Cosmetology is defined as, “The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetics and their application (Wheeler, 2012). ” This term is actually derived from the Greek word kosmetikos. Kosmetikos means being proficient in the use of cosmetics. The history of Cosmetology can be stretched all … Read more
Anecdote – Imagine you are a young girl, nothing has really tainted your innocence, in an everyday routine. You go to school, deciding to wear knee high socks, as you would do when you were younger . You enter school happily, eager to learn. After a few lessons a teacher comes up to you, one … Read more
There are wires growing out of everyone’s ears. That is, to listen to music. Music is an infinite source, whether that source is for lifting up spirits, expressing underlying pain and anger, or just merely a distraction. Music from well-developed Broadway musicals to a series of beats at a party, it is something we all … Read more
Youth and growing up is all about making mistakes, brushing yourself off, and learning from those mistakes. Children are constantly being taught lessons through trial and error. Learning through mistakes applies to us throughout our life. Authors Christina Rossetti and Maurice Sendak’s written pieces are ridden with symbols of adult themes of trial and error. … Read more
Task 1 • Describe the structure of an enzyme as a protein, in terms of tertiary/ quaternary structures. 1) Primary Structure This is in reference to the order of way that amino acids are connected to form a protein. These are built up from 20 amino acids, and follow these structures o A carbon (the … Read more
My utopia does not exist in a perfect world; the reason for this is that I believe there is no such thing as a perfect world. There are balanced worlds, and worlds that exist in harmony, but never a perfect world. So in my utopia, my world, things are different from today’s world but it … Read more
Media bias is an unavoidable aspect of any information spreading source or program. Much like the saying “history is written by the victors” (Winston Churchill), any information provided to the general public should be expected to be affected by the personal bias of the ones reporting the information. While it may be hard to spot … Read more
Vincent van Gogh created, “Wheat Field with Cypresses”, in 1889 on canvas using oil paints. Today, it is on display in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Wheat Field with Cypresses” was created during the post-impressionism era; showing abstract paint strokes that were color dominated, containing heavy movement, showing a window into the artists’ … Read more
The most important literary term that is used most often out of all of the stories is situational irony. Situational irony is when the opposite of what one expects to happen occurs. The situational irony was all about Madame Forestier’s necklace that Madame Loisel lost. At the end of the story, Madame Loisel, who despised … Read more
Themes are prominent statements in both film and novels that help to add substance to characters and plot; language or film techniques are used to express these themes. American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes, was released in 1999 and is a satirical insight into the lives of American families during the 1990’s. Golden Boys, by … Read more
The benefit verses the effect of fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been a controversial subject for years. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a helpful tool for diagnosis of many diseases and abnormalities, but is it actually harmful to the fetus? Do the benefits of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging outweigh the risks? Ultrasound is the mostly commonly … Read more
The power of Nonviolence Gandhi Everyone in his/her life there is always some kind of inspiration movies, books, or person when I read about a history about Gandhi; I try to find more about him. After learning and knowing more about Gandhi, he became one of my inspirations. Whenever someone talks about violence I give … Read more
Graham Greene showed the destruction of war clearly in the short story, “The Destructors. ” While the bomb craters and destroyed buildings were made evident, the damage done to the psyches of the children were a little harder to see. Even though these children were too young to experience much of the war, and definitely … Read more
Boomerang Generation/Moving Back Home (Course Writing Assignment) The NY Times, in It’s Official: The Boomerang Kids Won’t Leave, explores the trend of increasing numbers of young people continuing to live with their parents after college. The article notes that one in five people in their 20s and early 30s currently live with parents, and 60 … Read more
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II, lines 43-44). The famous quote from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is only one of possibly many instances through which Shakespeare utilizes the distinctive characteristics of flowers, particularly roses, to … Read more
Loyalty is one of the most prize possessions any human being can offer unto you along with trust. In the book “King Lear”, William Shakespeare introduces readers to the theme of the book which is loyalty. Loyalty is seen throughout the characters Cordelia, Kent, and the Fool, due to their actions and not their words. … Read more
How many individuals today consider their core values? What would the response of a teenager be if they were confronted with a question concerning their virtues? A typical teenager would most likely have no idea. It can be argued that the lack of awareness of core values in today’s society is rather frightening, just how … Read more
Long ago, before the seasons existed, there was a young woman named Proserpina. She was cheerful, curious and innocent, but soon, that all would change. One day, at about noon, Proserpina went wandering on the seashore with the sea nymphs. Her mother begged Proserpina to stay close to the sea nymphs, as they would keep … Read more
In early childhood research, there are four developmental domains that researchers highlight: Physical, psychosocial, creative, and cognitive. In this paper, I will be exploring the four developmental domains using Nicolson et al (2002) who defines and provides examples of these four domains and associated concepts in her book “Through the Looking Glass. ” Furthermore, I … Read more
There was always a desire in me to opt for a profession in which I could contribute to the society and help the people in need. What better way to do this than to be a paramedic who tirelessly works to aid people in distress. On joining this profession, one must learn to apply theoretical … Read more
In “Flavio’s Home” the home life is beyond awful. The lives of everyone in the slums is just poor and miserable, they have no money and no clean supplies to live on. In this essay I will tell you about the living and health situations, water and food supply, and how the slums have changed. … Read more
Over the last couple of years, the very serious problem of rape culture has come into the national focus, and frank. conversations are being had about sexual consent. To this end, programs have been popping up in schools (both in college and the lower grades) that seek to educate students about the concept of consent … Read more
Social inequalities have shaped and defined the culture of the modern american history. Social inequalities were the breakpoints that drove movements such as the harlem renaissance and many more african american fronts all striving for equality. This idea is dominant in both the poems of “langston hughes” and “The Blind Side” directed by John lee … Read more
There have been many European leaders in the past 115 years, but one stood out overall all the others. His name was Janos Kadar. Janos Kadar was the General Secretary of Hungary, which is one of the 51 countries in Europe. He was born in 1912 at Fiume, Hungary and grew up with foster parents … Read more
Tobserved three little boys on the climber and there was some unsafe action happening. Nick the little boy in the blue shirt and tan pants was climbing up the climber using the steps and wooden part of the slide with a wooden toy in his hands. There was another boy who was climbing up the … Read more
Psychosocial assessment is a social work tool that helps a social worker summarize a client’s problems that need to be worked on and to understand a client’s mental health, social well-being, support systems, strengths, and barriers they face. The following paper is a psychosocial assessment written by a Wayne State University student based on a … Read more
Things don’t always work out for a family of three young girls and their mother living in suburban Washington, D. C. Their father has walked out on them and their mother can’t read or write, but she challenges the status quo when she sends her eldest daughter to school to receive the education that she … Read more
The first scene of Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn, 2011), has the audience following the main character on a fast paced, high suspense getaway scene. This first scene introduces the main character and his job as a getaway driver and creates a suspenseful hook to bring the audience into the film’s world. The scene starts out … Read more
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was one of the best rules and regulations that were passed for accountants. However, it did have its advantages and disadvantages. It was signed to address all the audit failures and all the trust issues with the public accounting market and to possibly put a stop to all the corporate financial accounting … Read more
In the year of 1980, Oscar Wilde published his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, before he reached his height of fame. The first edition of his book appeared in the summer edition of Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine. Although, many criticized the novel as being scandalous and immoral. Wilde, being disappointed with its outcome, revised … Read more
Erving Goffman, a prominent Canadian-American sociologist, is considered one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century. He has coined and created numerous terms and concepts that have had a great influence on the discipline of sociology and what it has become today. He focus was on the actual social environment and physical interaction … Read more
Allegory is a depiction or symbol of an abstract or spiritual meaning through tangible or material forms. Relatively a story, poem, or portrayal that could be elucidated to divulge an unknown and clandestine meaning. In the following tales of the erratically depicted heroes such as the gallant yet reluctant figure known as Sir Gaiwan to … Read more
Around five, I drive to meet Mark at a restaurant in San Francisco. I chose to go across the Golden Gate Bridge despite a third phobia of mine – a fear of heights. This fear I discovered the hard way when I walked with Mark and some friends across this same bridge for a charity … Read more
Whether we want to or not, we all remember our first cars. Small, slow, clunky, and sometimes a little rusty, they usually weren’t something impressive. Transporting us to work, school, and home again and providing a level of freedom that we had never enjoyed before, they were necessary in our everyday lives. For that, we … Read more