Would you rather have an acute awareness of your own fate in life, or be blissfully ignorant of what the gods have in store for you? Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, translated by David Grene, explains knowledge as an awareness of the future, or fate. This knowledge can lead to a greater understanding as to one’s … Read more
Chaucer clearly describes the pardoner as a parody, using satirical language to represent the corruption of the fourteenth century Church. This is evident through his immoral intentions, “I preche of no thyng but for coveityse” highlighted by this candid tone and repetition. This is particularly evident as he admits to his own hypocrisy and deceit, … Read more
Now I know what you may be thinking; why am I drifting away from the idea of scars? Scars are what they are and they can not be removed. With that being said, we all have a choice on how we view our scars. This is why I choose to see my scar as a … Read more
“Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I’ve ever known. ” (Palahniuk) In Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi undergoes magnificent changes on her way to adulthood as she encounters the love of family, the horrors of war, heartbreak, drugs, loneliness, alienation, oppression, marriage and divorce, accomplishment, and autonomy. Satrapi’s identity is formed … Read more
In recent years, researchers have searched for ways to improve on dietary assessment methods. One tool that is widely available for use is smartphone applications. My meal mate is a smartphone application designed to monitor dietary intake. It was developed as a weight loss guide. However, the capacity for My Meal Mate a potential dietary … Read more
“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak” (Thomas Carlyle). A good wife is aware, strong, persevering and caring. Linda Loman is an oblivious, weak, enabler and cannot be characterized as a good wife. In many instances … Read more
People are likely to eat what is convenient and affordable to them. For many U.S citizens, that means a quick drive to the nearest major grocer, which provides an abundance of fresh produce from all corners of the world at a reasonable price. For others, it means a leisurely walk down the block to a … Read more
Throughout my life, I have always pushed myself to grow, whether that be in intelligence, strength, or generosity. As a child, I dissected starfish and studied music theory at an honors summer camp rather than splashing in the pool with other kids. Later on, I exerted myself physically through sports and regular exercise. I also … Read more
Women aren’t the ones who want to look their best, not only for themselves, but for their partners. Waxing for men has become increasingly popular in the past few years, because of this desire. Still, there are some who are reluctant to try waxing, believing the practice is only for women, or that waxing will … Read more
Aylmer is a scientist who is dedicated to his work of skill more than anything. He is from a world of chemicals in a laboratory to a world of experimenting change for his wife. To Aylmer when he see flaws in someone he feels obligated to fix the problem. He has plans to marry a … Read more
Just a couple days after my birthday, Feb. 2; I went home for a school vacation. It was Presidents Break actually. When I got off the bus for transportation, I was rushed to the emergency room. A couple days later I was told I had a tumor. Have you ever realized something’s wrong with you … Read more
Thomas Jefferson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the United States president. For other uses, see Thomas Jefferson (disambiguation). Thomas Jefferson Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale 3rd President of the United States In office March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809 Vice PresidentAaron Burr (1801–1805) George Clinton (1805–1809) Preceded byJohn … Read more
Euripides’s creation of a character who thirsts for vengeance was groundbreaking. Medea stopped at nothing to settle the score with those who had wronged her, even if that meant sacrificing her own children. In Medea, Medea specifically wants to exact her retribution on the man that left her, Jason. She has lost everything, whether it … Read more
The tragedy of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire sparked the uprising in the fight for better shape of the working environment when 145 of the innocent were killed. It was that it began in a small rag bin, a simple target for a fire in a building with locked fire escape routes, unoperational elevators, and … Read more
In every single one of our lives we all encounter relationships. Some of these may include a quick one such as opening a door for a stranger as you are either walking into a store, or something as complex as a sexual relationship with some one of your personal preference. These connections are what bound … Read more
Valley Forge Decision A cold wind blows around my small cramped cabin at Valley Forge. I can hear the rapid breathing of the other soldiers as they try to keep warm. My 9 month term ends in just a few days. I joined the army after hearing about the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Of … Read more
Ethical violations is a topic which is commonly seen in the media about countries who the United Nations has classified or labeled as countries facing ethical issues such as human rights violations within the country. Ethics is a branch of philosophy, which involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Ethics is … Read more
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born into an elite free black community in the 19th century. Due to her economically privileged upbringing, she was able to occupy positions of power and became a teacher, abolitionist and activist to diminish poverty among black Canadians. She left the United States in 1851 to flee to Canada in … Read more
There is no biographical writing about Lucretius which must tell us that he was a private person. Poggio had found short biographical sketch at the Church Father St. Jerome but one should look at it with caution do to the fact is was written so long after this death and Christians would tell tales about … Read more
Adams was born into a poor farm family. At a young age, he began to keep a diary. It was about the size of the palm an adult hand, and his handwriting so small that you would have to use a magnifying glass to read it. Through this he developed the idea that , by … Read more
The one event in my life I will always remember is seeing my favorite football team play. My dream of seeing the Greenbay Packers play at Lambau Field is now going to be a reality. One day after a long day at work, I stopped into my hometown sports bar to watch Monday night football. … Read more
As a result of their ideas on the role of government in public and private lives, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were two of the most influential Founding Fathers. Perhaps their greatest influence was in regard to religion and the separation of church and state. To this day, their writings are influential to how we … Read more
An analysis of Mise-en-scene and Editing in an extract from The Shining Superficially, The Shining (1980) directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by horror novelist Stephan King, is about Jack Torrance; a writer suffering from writer’s block and his family who move into the Overlook Hotel after Jack takes an off season job as caretaker. … Read more
During the 1840s and 1850s, many laborers were recruited to build a better America by creating railroads and working the mines. During California gold rush, Asian immigrants seek for a better life by seeking gold. By the 1870s, with the country unable to create a successful economy meant for others to seek to whom to … Read more
Catalysts are substances that increase chemical reactions while using less energy. They also remain unchanged after use, which enables it to be used repeatedly. Cells have special catalysts called enzymes, which are specialized proteins that help accelerate chemical cell reactions. (Evert, RF & Eichhorn, SE 2013). Enzymes also control plant metabolic processes such as respiration … Read more
World War II was an unforgettable event that touched the lives of nearly every American. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this action made Americans fear and despise them. There were rumors that they exchanged military information and had hidden connections. None of these claims were ever proven. The U. S. government became increasingly … Read more
1. Both egg white and whipping cream foams are air in liquid however, whipped cream foam is milk and sugar whipped together to incorporate air and an egg foam is an egg white whipped to incorporate air. The protein within the egg white surrounds the air bubbles in the liquid helping to stabilize the foam. … Read more
The Texas v. Johnson (1989) supreme court case is very important. It was a landmark supreme court case, and decided for all future court cases how the first amendment would be interpreted. They had to look at and determine the extent of the phrase, “freedom of speech”. Johnson’s action of burning an American flag was … Read more
If any of you have a family member in the US Army or the Navy, I’m sure you’re very proud of them, protecting and serving this nation we call home. I wonder who has a family member that has a woman in the Army or war. But I guess that that’s a problem. A lot … Read more
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Achieve3000, January 31, 2011). More than 40 years ago, four students were killed by the Ohio National Guard on the campus of Kent State University during a protest against the Vietnam War. The shootings sent shockwaves across the U. S. , further polarizing a nation already divided over the conflict. The U. S. … Read more
The poems “The Wanderer” and “The Seafarer”, found in the Exeter Book with unknown authors, represent a lot about what Anglo-Saxon life is about. The Anglo-Saxons are a group of people from the Baltic shores of Germany who drove out the Britons in order to settle the greater part of Britain. The Sutton Hoo treasure, … Read more
The underlying truth is that yet a young and innocent child commonly endeavors to achieve the dreams of their parents, and Antonio is no exception. In Bless Me, Ultima, parents of Antonio, a six-year-old boy, invite Ultima, a curandera, to live with them. During her stay, Ultima sees Antonio internally struggling to find his destiny … Read more
Oh sixteen. That magical age that we fervently look forward to, imagining the the new found freedoms that are to greet us..The age of going to parties every friday, driving our friends around in a shiny new Toyota Prius, and finally having our parents not breathing down our necks every second. There are so many … Read more
Native American Mascots: Keep Them for the Win or Throw Them in the Bin? When imaging a mascot, the first image to appear in my head is my high school mascot which is a tiger. In addition, I think of the attributes it represents, such as pride, honor, power, and determination; however, alongside these thoughts … Read more
Is it sad that when it comes to writing a story all about me. Just one story, nothing comes to mind. This is what happens when you dedicate all your life to go to school and try to be the best you can be. Since I was a little girl all I ever did was … Read more
Brain injuries in football have to be prevented at all cost. The sport is very dangerous on all levels. The proper safety is not in place to protect the players lives. Many lives have been affected negatively and some lives were even lost due to violent nature of the game. As the captain of the … Read more
The birth of Venus is displayed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. But originally Botticelli was commissioned to paint the work by the Medici family of Florence, specifically Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’ Medici under the influence of his cousin Lorenzo de’ Medici, close friend to Botticelli. The painting depicts the goddess Venus, having emerged … Read more
Hardship, accomplishment, and death are 3 words often used to elucidate the First Transcontinental Railroad. The railroad of 1869, or the first Transcontinental Railroad, was a 6-year long project starting in Sacramento California and ending in lowa. The railroad soon turned into a race for money between the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific … Read more
This project is beneficial because regeneration is a big topic right now and regeneration in biology is the process of renewal, restoration, and growth that makes genomes, cells , organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause disturbances or damage. So regeneration is only applicable to some animals but in the future … Read more
What is the difference between college athletes and pro athletes? Pro athletes are paid and college athletes are not paid. But pro athletes are professionals and college athletes are students and athletes. The question is whether college athletes should be paid or not. Paying college athletes has been controversial for many years. Many believe paying … Read more
When we fall in love at a glance, we should ask ourselves… can we clean up after it? Can we feed it? Will it keep us up all night long? Then at the second, third and fourth glance… how much does it cost? Am I responsible enough? What kind of breed is it? This is … Read more
31. The Navigation Acts of 1651 were British laws that restricted colonial trade. They were designed to do two things: force the thirteen colonies to trade only with Britain and weaken Britain’s rivals, especially the Dutch. The Acts placed limits on how the colonies could trade with other countries. For example, heavy taxes meant that … Read more
I will be closely reading Hysteria by T. S. Eliot to interpret the piece through the eye of an amateur New Critic. Through this reading technique that emphasizes focusing on the words on the page, I will give evidence to support that hysteria is an overwhelming state that consumes everyone in its path. Although it … Read more
Benjamin Lay was born in Colchester, England in 1681. His parents, William Lay and Mary Dennis were both Quakers, as well as himself. Growing up to be a short man, height of four feet and seven inches, and also a hunched back. Soon after finishing basic education, Lay became an apprentice to a glove maker … Read more
I feel that the overall moral of the story is that time and effort will always pay off. However within that each character has a distinctive purpose within the story. The first and the second pig illustrate He two pigs prioritized pooh because they were both too focused on getting free time that they constructed … Read more
Thesis: Authors use rhetorical devices to demonstrate the impact that society plays on the personal development of an individual. The main character in Hurston’s novel, Janie Crawford, Janie’s hair is a symbol that portrays her individuality and resistance to the stereotypes that are intertwined in her society. As Janie begins to settle into her home … Read more
Close your eyes, and remember a time when you were happy doing something even though you knew it was dangerous. This is what I feel like when I ride a horse. Horses are unpredictable my coach says “the only horse that can’t hurt you is a dead horse” which is completely true. When you ride … Read more
One of the most famous disasters in 1871 was the Great Chicago Fire. Only one person started the fire and that was Daniel “Pegleg” Sullivan. He went to the bran to get some more beer for the people who attended the party.. There are lots of great reasons he started the fire, for one, He … Read more
Lead is a very strong poison. When a person ingests an object or breathes dusts that contain lead, some of the poison from the lead can stay in the body and result in serious health complications. Children living in older houses are prune to have levels of lead. It is stated that workers are also … Read more
In a sport, every position is important and needed in order for the whole team to succeed. Although all positions are crucial, a pitcher may be the most important in baseball. In terms of skills and abilities, the pitcher would be the toughest position to do without on any given day. A strong outfielder could … Read more