Essays

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “To be yourself in a world that is trying to make you something else is a great accomplishment”. A question such as “who am l”? Really gives me the opportunity to differentiate and express who I really am and who I can be. I am not a complex person who … Read more

Re examining the sociological theory of gesellschaft, one must remember that conceptually Tonnies defined gesellschaft society as characterized by formal institutions bound by impersonal relationships. Specifically, the boundaries of gesellschaft become clear when examining how a community reacts to this impersonal relationship. In other words, one must ask to what degree are people willing to … Read more

In the today’s world of consumerism, children have become a major asset to consumers and producers now have a greater impact on the health and attitudes of their juvenile customers. Professor of Sociology, Juliet B. Schor, and undergraduate sociology major, Margaret Ford, in their article, “From Tastes Great to Cool: Children’s Food Marketing and the … Read more

Introduction Hayao Miyazaki is the first animation designer who represents the humanitarianism to animation (Cavallaro, 2015). His humanistic films include lots of themes such as environmental protection, youth growing, anti-war, feminism and so on. Those different items are showing Hayao Miyazaki’s deep concern about the universe and life. His thinking is so distinctive because of … Read more

Hotel Rwanda is based on a the massacre that happened in the 1900s in the country of Rwanda. In the movie, Paul Rusesabagina played by Don Cheadle was a hotel manager for Hotel des Mille Collines (Hotel Rwanda. (n. d. ). Retrieved October 5, 2015. ) during the genocide. In the 1990s the population of … Read more

When I was three years old I had been living with my mother In a one bedroom one bathroom apartment. My mother is a single parent that is hardworking and sometimes goes without in order to make sure I am content to make sure I have a successful live. My father would make an effort … Read more

In life, there are thousands of things vying for people’s attention. With all of these distractions, many people miss out on art, music, and many other aspects of culture. Though they are vastly different, in Nicholas Carr’s “Is Google Making Us Stupid? ” and Gene Weingarten’s “Pearls before Breakfast”, the authors both address what we … Read more

As a result of Lydia’s actions, Danielle and Gemma have died. Therefore, the extent of Lydia’s criminal liability for their deaths must be explored. Lydia’s culpability for their Murders must be explored before lesser offences of manslaughter can be considered. The majority of law pertaining to Murder is found in the Common Law, rather than … Read more

Nina Wallerstein and Ira Shor’s articles both provide wonderful summary and analysis of the concepts found in Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed. The articles include analysis and suggestions of classroom application for terms such as problem posing, liberation, and critical consciousness. Freire stresses the need for love and faith in teachers, he advocates for … Read more

“ISIS data indicates that 82 percent of new mammals are now born in captivity, along with 64 percent of birds and a majority of reptile species. ” (ISIS). Animals in captivity is something that people have been around their whole lives. Animals in zoos for instance. Children take field trips to the zoo all the … Read more

Jewelry is not only considered a status symbol, but a reflection of someone’s taste. A woman’s craze for jewelry is a universally known fact. Women look more beautiful, confident, and graceful when wearing jewelry. In most cases, it enhances the beauty of an outfit and overall personality. Whether it’s a toned down, simplistic style, or … Read more

Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1602. The play is set in Denmark where Hamlet is instructed to take revenge on his uncle Claudius who killed Hamlet’s father, Hamlet Senior, and then married Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, in order to seize the throne. Female characters play an important yet underappreciated role … Read more

Osmosis is the diffusion of a solvent across a selectively permeable membrane that occurs in response to differences in solute concentrations (Allen and Harper 2014). Osmosis can fall under the category of passive transport which does not require energy. With osmosis being a type of diffusion it is viewed as molecules moving from a high … Read more

Writing within the field of dentistry is really quite minimal compared to other professions, but it is essential to success within this field. Competent writing skills are crucial to thrive in dentistry. There are three major forms of writing done in the dentistry. Most people in the dental field will have done these types of … Read more

“I turned to take the achti to her, then hesitated. For several seconds, I stood in front of the door wondering why I was suddenly afraid. I knew what was going to happen. I hadn’t seen it before but T’Gatoi had shown me diagrams and drawing. She had made sure I knew the truth as … Read more

Have you ever woken up in the morning ready to work and you get a phone call saying that one of your loved ones has died? Death is something unexpected, no one ever knows when the time is going to come for them. Facing death definitely adds value to life because you realize things that … Read more

Your child’s body image is influenced by many factors. These factors include family environment, ability or disability, attitudes of peers, the media and advertising, the fashion industry and cultural background. Social media also has a big influence on teenage body image, particularly when teenagers post and view photos of themselves and others on social media. … Read more

From the time Sign Language was initially adopted in America as early as the late 1700’s to the present, deaf individuals have had to face more and more decisions that have the potential to change the course of their entire lives. Both people in the deaf community and people in the hearing world have deliberated … Read more

Have you ever arranged your trophies on the self in a very particular order to leave the room and come back in to see one out of place? That creepy feeling you get thinking how could they move on their own? Or have you ever felt your very special stuffed animal or security blanket had … Read more

Death is a factor of life everyone has to go through. No one is too busy for death, it takes everyone whether it bothers us or not. Like every poet, Dickinson and Whitman reflect their point of view in their poetry, albeit they have different ways of expressing this reflection. Both poems are characteristically different, … Read more

(MIP-1) The author uses family influences through the stars to represent how Najmah and Nusrat’s vision of family connect with the stars. (SIP-A) The author introduces family concepts of how the stars are present in times of Najmah’s journey, through which she is reminded by her father’s words of wisdom about the stars. (STEWE-1) Firstly, … Read more

Jews gather together for a number of important holidays (sacred becoming a community). The holidays, festivals, and the Sabbath offer Jewish people a chance to set aside sacred time, (prayer and ritual). Almost the whole of Jewish history and teaching is embodied in its holidays/festivals — in which traditions are passed from one generation to … Read more

“The Lady with the Pet Dog” is a classic story originally written by the one and only Anton Chekhov in 1899, five years before his death. Years later in 1972, an author by the name of Joyce Carol Oates wrote her own adaptation to this story. While both of these stories differ, the “love” story … Read more

Once there was a pair of socks that belonged to a little boy. The socks liked the little boy, but one of them was not happy. This sock was tired of its same old routine and longed for adventure. It wanted to see what life was like on the other side of the world. Little … Read more

Throughout an individual’s life there will be some obstacles in their path. Some obstacles may take years to get over, but some may only take days to months to get over. Some people experience themselves worrying about making everyone in this world like them, or always wanting to keep the peace between everyone. Stress is … Read more

The Odontodactylus Scyllarus, more colloquially referred to as the peacock mantis shrimp, gets its name from its bright peacock-like coloration, its shrimp-like size, and its mantis-like body structure. The mantis shrimp belongs to the kingdom Animalia, the phylum Arthropoda, the subphylum Crustacea, the class Malacostraca, the order Stomatopoda, the family Odontodactylidae, and the genus Odontodactylus … Read more

“The Persistence of Memory,” by Salvador Dali, “A Trip to the Moon,” by George Melies, and “The Great Day of His Wrath” by John Martin “The Persistence of Memory,” by Salvador Dali, “A Trip to the Moon,” by George Melies, and “The Great Day of His Wrath” by John Martin all displays the artists’ perception … Read more

I used to gag at the thought of running eight hundred meters. There I stood with my heart racing, ready to run five kilometers. To everyone else, this was an unimportant meet that even the coach said he did not care about. It was for me, however, more terrifying than losing my mom in the … Read more

The study of Bioethics involves the consideration of ethical issues arising from advancements in medicine and/or biology. The study of bioethics helps with determining the proper decision in regard to medical or biological issues. Bioethics is highly influential in academia, where scholars investigate the various scenarios arising from advancements, but is also influential in the … Read more

“I already had,” King Robert shot back, cutting off King David. “You see, thanks to your men stalling. I was able to get a countless number of my forces through the tunnel. For I knew our meeting would not end in my favor. ” King David turns his head, giving him a viperous expression. “How … Read more

The twenty-first century is the golden age of media. Following the widespread of technology in the late twentieth century, media has become a constant presence in people’s lives. New innovations in technology have led to blockbuster movies, music at the touch of our fingertips, weekly television programs and a vast array of video games available … Read more

In the film The Shawshank Redemption, the director, Frank Darabont uses many techniques to create meaning and emphasis regarding Andy and Red’s journey from institutionalisation to freedom. He uses a range of camera techniques, sound, theme and symbolism to convey his points to the audience. The audience sees the use of camera techniques to show … Read more

We went to my Uncle Brian’s house to see them for a family get together. I asked my cousin, Derek, if he could take me hunting soon. He said that when hunting season comes and when It’s youth hunting that he will take me. I said ok and a month later I called him when … Read more

Forgiveness or Revenge Is it possible to let anger blind any other emotion? The Tempest by William Shakespeare, is the story of the mage Prospero struggling between revenge towards the people that banish him, and strip him of his Dukeship, or the act of forgiveness. The play consists of Prospero enacting his revenge fantasy towards … Read more

The college gym: culture and social norms The gym is a place where a typical American college student goes to work out their bodies to achieve societies idea of the “perfect body. ” While I have been to the gym many times before due to swimming obligations I have not taken the time to observe … Read more

Client-centered theory is not one built off of beautiful techniques and elaborate goals. It is a theory simply based on a relationship between a client and a therapist. The therapist has an unconditional positive regard for client. Carl Rogers is the mastermind behind client-centered therapy. Client-centered approach is not for every counselor. It is an … Read more

There are many reasons why I would be a great candidate to be in for an assistant gym teacher. I’m applying to an assistant gym teach at Lakeview high school. I want to get this job because I believe I can encourage kids to get in involve with sport. I’ve grown up in the environment … Read more

In today’s culture, we are exposed to a profusion of advertising via various mediums like Billboards, Newspapers, Websites, and mostly TV. Advertising plays a strong role in our modern society and can enforce developing emotional and social issues while promoting prosperity and learning. Although advertising can vary from products and geographic areas, it can also … Read more

It seems that the Renaissance (1300-1700), methods of presenting the surrounding world in a flat pictorial plane using linear perspective, has dictated the way artists have worked for countless centuries. Linear perspective is a technique used by artists that uses line to create the illusion of depth and space within their work. However this approach … Read more

Good morning/afternoon generation now, Im Isabella and I am here today to talk to you about saving Africa’s witch children. The Niger River Delta in Africa is a living hell for many of its people. Many massively large industrial projects have poisoned the water and the land. Sickness and disease are rampant. The source of … Read more

In Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl, a Jewish psychiatrist, reflects on his experiences in a German concentration camp during the Holocaust. In the book, Frankl shows how one might find hope in light of adversity and meaning despite despair. In Man’s Search for Meaning, one can find a response to the problem of evil … Read more

Abstract Delegation is defined by Merriam Webster as “The act of giving control, authority, a job, a duty, etc. to another person” (Delegation, n.d.). Proper delegation saves time, develops skills, and helps to achieve tasks and goals. Improper delegation will cause confusion, frustration or and unresolved task management. Delegation is important for efficient leadership and … Read more

Have you ever pictured yourself in a stadium full of people with the ball in your hands getting ready to take the game winning free kick? If you have been playing soccer all your life like I have then I already know what the answer is. The product that is being advertised in the picture … Read more

140 EXT. FIRST LADY ACRES. LATER. 140 DOLLY along a row of reporters broadcasting live. REPORTER ONE It was supposed to be a quiet day of shopping for the queen of heartbreak… REPORTER TWO After tying a panty hose around her neck.. REPORTER THREE Tammy’s description of her assailants has been vague, leaving some to … Read more

The family is the category that occurred early in the history of mankind; is an important social institution, related to the operation of the whole society and each individual. In view of the system, a change that institutions will lead to change the system and vice versa, the institutions around the family in the social … Read more

Ivan Turgenev’s Fathers and Children is about the partition between the two generations conflicting in Russia in the 17th century. It follows the opposing divisions involving the liberals and the nihilists. The liberals believed in freedom and equality in terms of views and authority. The nihilists refused all moral values, thinking that there was no … Read more

a) “My grandfather believed in reason above all else,…. There were terrible governments and wars because people used their wills in the wrong direction. He said were all wild children, the whole human race, and must be instructed in how to think,” (Fox, page 169). I like this phrase because of how factual it is … Read more

Many of William Shakespeare’s plays are so memorable because of the protagonists presented in them. Shakespeare delicately crafts (his) protagonists as complex characters that (evoke) different responses from the audience, often leaving the audience with a memorable impression of how they initially felt about the protagonist and how over time those feelings changed due to … Read more

John Green’s Paper Towns follows the protagonist, Quentin, as he chases the object of his desire, Margo who disappears, leaving mysterious clues as to her whereabouts. Green takes care in this story to allow Margo to not fall into the trope of being an object who exists solely for the growth of the male protagonist. … Read more

Have you ever told a story to one person then when the story got back to you it was different? That is what happens to myths over time and as they pass through various cultures around the world. As a child we hear many fairy tales and no matter where you live they have the … Read more