Essays

The play opens at the railway station of a small town named Guellen, which literally means “excrement”. This ramshackle town is the very picture of poverty. It is autumn, and four men from the town are gathered near a painter, who is making a banner that reads: “Welcome Claire… ” The express trains pass noisily … Read more

Sir Winston Churchill was undoubtedly a powerful and influential person for Britain. Churchill had countless heroic actions in his lifetime from standing up to Adolf Hitler, reconstructing Britain, and escaping war captivity. Now that you have a little insight on Winston Churchill let me take you on an awe-inspiring journey into Churchill’s life. The powerful … Read more

Throughout life, society has predetermined stereotypes that are based on ideal norms that influence each person from the minute they are born. During the mid 1900’s, gender was not questioned and racism was heightened in America, which lead for much of literature to go with typical norms. When Toni Morrison wrote “Recitatif” and David Henry … Read more

Water is known the world over as a fount in which the foundations of life are built upon. It symbolizes freedom. It symbolizes rebirth. It symbolizes purity. Yet, the actuality of water in today’s world does not meet those same criteria. Exploited, polluted, and dammed are often words that come to mind when I look … Read more

The film ‘Matilda,’ was released in 1966 and directed by Danny DeVito (who also plays an important role in the movie as an actor, Harry Wormwood,) is reviewed as ‘utterly fantastic’ and ‘the best family movie I have ever seen,’ according to Rotten Tomatoes review website. ‘Matilda’ is a movie about a child who lives … Read more

Over a period of time, Greek art has developed many new art forms and ideas. Although they were heavily influenced by Egypt and Mesopotamia, their unique innovations have made the foundation of the Western art. Despite the changes from the Geometric and Orientalizing period to the Hellenistic period, you can see one consistent characteristic. The … Read more

The stories of post-apocalyptic, apocalyptic, and dystopian stories is an eye opening genre that forces each of us to choose our morals. Through the examination of two different texts through their community versus individual approach, values must be picked between the idea of the community over the individual or the individual over the community. The … Read more

In addition, it requires increased investment in acquiring sophisticated equipment and technology and in recruiting and training staff to meet the new performance needs. According to Robinson & Brumbly (2005), in order to achieve improvement in efficiency, effectiveness and equity, it is vital to create the right mix of quality staff, provide them with the … Read more

Sugar Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (Japanese), Rebecca Forstadt (English) Age: about 9 She is a female snow fairy apprentice working to learn how to be a full fledged fairy. She comes to the human world for the final part of her training which requires her to find a so called “Twinkle”. Sugar acts much like … Read more

Love Wins, the controversial book by author Rob Bell had received many criticisms by people from different theological standings. To start, I do not believe in everything said in the book, however, I did find some aspects which are very powerful. The book has gained its popularity or notoriety because Bell had argued the fact … Read more

Famous writer, Virginia Woolf, once said, “The beauty of the world has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting through the heart asunder. ” The Lovely Bones is a book about a fourteen year old girl named Susie Salmon. Shortly after the book begins, an abrupt turn takes place; the reader learns that … Read more

On Tuesday, January 12 at 16:53, Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, suffered the worst earth-quake in two centuries. It first hit just south of the capital, Port-au-Prince, with two additional strong aftershocks of 5. 9 and 5. 5 magnitude quickly following and more than thirty significant aftershocks of a 4. 5 magnitude … Read more

Communism, Capitalism and Socialism If you look around your everyday life, you may or may not be aware of most things we have in society that are not found in every country in the world. Electronic devices, brand-clothing, cars, etc. these are all materialistic items that can be easily attained since we live in a … Read more

Thave an uncanny ability to read people; I had a good feeling about this guy. He called two days before Memorial Day and ordered a silk cemetery piece for his mother and one for his father. Not too unusual, since my sister and I owned a small flower shop in our hometown and it is … Read more

The most remarkable character of Ella Wilcoxs’ “Life is a Privilege” (Wilcox, 1919) remains the nostalgic tone of the poem, which conveys the process of life from the beginning until the time of death. It describes the spectacular and illustrious features that are provided to all mankind and views he or she is blessed with. … Read more

“Distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It’s for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It’s for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don’t see it nearly enough,” (Meghan … Read more

The stories that we read from Arabian Nights portray a large variety of how women are seen and treated in early Islamic society. Throughout the stories, many women are slaves who are owned by men and must obey them in order to live. Shahrazad, for starters, is the one who ultimately spares the lives of … Read more

Philip Zimbardo, featured on a Democracy Now! Daily Show news segment hosted by Amy Goodman, conducts an experiment at Stanford University in 1971 to examine the psychological effects of roles in prison life. The requirements for participants: average, middle-class, intelligent, healthy, male college student. Out of the 75 applicants, 24 are selected based on their … Read more

Once Upon a Troll By Nora Clarkowski, Maggie Yuhas, and Piper Streit Once upon a time, Cindy wakes up with the sun streaming through her windows and the sound of blue birds tweeting and her mother yelling from downstairs. She pulls herself out of bed and throws on her cream white dress and her trusted … Read more

Who were Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman exactly? In simple terms they were some of the founders of a uniquely American style of poetry. While their lives only spanned the last eight decades of the nineteenth century, their influence on literature has spanned centuries. They became the iconic writers because of their blatant disregard for … Read more

Although banning books is quite a drastic measure, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest should not be taught in any school’s curriculum because of the effects that the graphic intensity and brutality shown throughout the novel could have on the minds of adolescents. The debate of whether or not to ban certain books has gone … Read more

Background For the past several years, BYU-Idaho has overseen the Pathway program and BYU-Idaho online degrees. In a recent announcement, BYU Pathway Worldwide was created to independently oversee these two programs and develop many other new programs to help a worldwide church population. As part of the BYU Pathway Worldwide announcement, employees that administer the … Read more

One of the biggest questions in archeology has been how the dome on top of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore was built. Scholars know who built it, but they don’t know the means of its creation. Filippo Brunelleschi was the man and mind behind the creation of the dome. The Cathedral of Santa … Read more

Everyday students with disabilities enter schools around the world. These students come to school with expectations of receiving the same education that their classmates are receiving, but sometimes find that doing so is difficult. About 50 percent of students attending school have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities (Laureate Education, 2013). Many of the students … Read more

The Benefits of Vaccinations Why are vaccinations a problem? Some people believe that they are the cause for harmful symptoms and effects. Some believe that they may not work for everyone. You may be thinking the same thing about vaccinations. Many of people, including parents, do not approve of the general problems associated with vaccines … Read more

“Inis Beag” The fictious name Inis Beag refers to one of the islands located in the Irish Gaeltacht. During the 60’s, it was home to just 350 people, who were primarily farmers and fishers. John C Messenger, a cultural anthropologist, travelled to Inis Beag several times with his wife during the years 1961-1966, after an … Read more

Starving Cancer With Nutrition “My grandfather was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer at the end of October in 2007 and passed away March 7, 2008. As soon as he was diagnosed, at the recommendation of a close family friend who is an MD but believes in a holistic approach, he met with Dr. Marc … Read more

Why Can’t Feminists be Feminine? In the fight for gender equality, some feminists feel that they have to purge themselves of their femininity to achieve the level of acceptance that they hope to reach, while others are proud of being feminine and feminist. This has become a point of contention amongst many women, causing women … Read more

“Am I to be thought the only criminal, when all human kind sinned against me? ” The monster of Frankenstein gives the last human he meets in its life this inquiry. This being is born as a devil and his life is fulfilled by misfortune. Its dreams are all ruthlessly shattered by these humans he … Read more

Leon Festinger was an amazing psychologist and his findings changed the world for the better. To me, the discoveries he made, made the world much clearer. Born on May 8, 1919. His was born to parents of Russian descent. The City College of New York is where he did his studying in the field of … Read more

I believe Macbeth is both a victim and a villain and over the course of the play his character changes. Macbeth is a tragic hero because he possessed qualities of hero: a person from a noble family, basically good, but, plagued by his ambition, ends up committing horrible act, bringing his own downfall, leaving us … Read more

This specific Ted Talk points out some major issues that are going on in today’s society. Jon Ronson brings up some excellent points pertaining to how the social media can take one simple thing and misconstrued it and then proceed to blow it up way out of proportion. It was not only the subject matter … Read more

In this paper I will be discussing Abraham Lincoln’s relationship/ marriage with Mary Todd Lincoln. It is somewhat debated whether or not their marriage was a business deal or if it was really true love. The reason this is heavily debated is because at one point in their engagement, they broke it off. Then all … Read more

This paper will argue that abortion is not morally permissible. The phrase morally permissible can be explained by the following definition: allowed by principles with respect to what is right and wrong. First, this paper will argue that abortion is immoral and not morally permissible in the religious standpoint. This will be followed by an … Read more

By convention, artwork – both in the illustrative and written medium – serves as a literal representation of an idea. Brush strokes paint vivid colors in hopes of capturing an iconic moment, and words are deliberately structured to tell a moving story. At its core, any form of art fulfills the capacity to capture life; … Read more

EL AURENS is a touching dramatic, character driven short story. The script explores solid themes about tolerance and making the right life choices. The characters are confronted by strong moral decisions. In addition, the topic of immigration and the abuse of women in Iran are relevant issues to explore. The tone is consistently dramatic. The … Read more

In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens presents a story that cannot be found in textbooks. By juxtaposing different experiences of femininity and domestic life in the late 18th century, Dickens highlights a duality in French and English contemporary thought towards the role of the family in state and war. Ultimately, this serves as … Read more

Child poverty refers to the phenomenon of children living in poverty. This applies to children that come from poor families or orphans being raised with limited, or in some cases absent, state resources. Children that fail to meet the minimum acceptable standard of living for the nation where that child lives are said to be … Read more

Cypress is formally organized into a multi-divisional system. On the primary layer, Cypress is functional; it is divided into Products, Finance, R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing. Within these departments, it is market-based by both product and geography. From Rodgers’ recruitment system to killer software, Cypress’ architectural features instill and maintain the company’s competitive and cutthroat culture. … Read more

Thave experienced many crazy occurrences in my lifetime, stories of real fun and adventure that any young kid would love to enjoy. I also have always had a vivid imagination, creating storylines for me and my cousin to re-play, but this was a step further into a reality. A moment that seemed too real, but … Read more