The Giver is a book about a totalitarian government that controls its people by outlawing colors, pets and many things we take for granted today. In the dystopian society of “The Giver”, there are many differences from our modern society, some being the age system, the “family units”, and the economy and employment…
At the first glance, the argument that the author stated appears to be somewhat convincing, but further reflection indicates that it is based on misinterpretation of the statistics. To illustrate particularly on the statistics output in the memorandum, the survey conducted by the Lovin’ Cupful national chain restaurant indicated that 98 percent of the customers … Read more
One of the popular themes found in Vertigo is death, which entwines with the illusion of romance. Vertigo places its emphasis on the psychological level that twists the angle of Scottie’s fear of death; also his obsession to focus all is energy in search of his decease lover. This theme identifies Madeleine to be the … Read more
I am Naila Akhtar. I study at TCC towards my Associate in Early Childhood. This is my fourth semester, I live in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma since 2007, I also work as a Teacher Assistant in Tulsa Public School. I am married for the last 20 years to my cousin. We have four children: two daughters … Read more
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 which might be … Read more
When I was a baby I used to cry all day and all night. No one knew what was wrong. My mother took me to the doctor who said, “Nothing is wrong.” So I just cried all day and night. As I was got older, I was the person that did not eat a lot. … Read more
“We learn from failure, not from success! (Stoker) My first thoughts about English 1304 was disgust due to the fact that I was placed in a class that wasn’t even counted as a credit. But, I stuck with it because I believed that it was going to be an easy A and, I will exceed … Read more
This essay is based on the ideas of reporting and producing which are analyzed in Kathleen Jamie’s travel writing in her book Among Muslims. By talking to real “Shia Girls”, Jamie observes how their lives are different then hers. Jamie wants to understand the lives of the Shia Girls and see what their culture is … Read more
In Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel, Persepolis, the audience follows young Marji’s childhood in the backdrop of the Islamic Revolution in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Young Marji develops her own sense of individuality, nurtured through her family’s modern lenses and lifestyle. Her modern family and their individuality sets them apart from the religious conformity … Read more
Vargas was born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; he came from a family important in state politics. Considering a career in the military, Vargas enlisted into the Army when he was 16 years old, but soon chose to study law. Soon after graduating in 1908, from the Porto Alegre law school, he entered into … Read more
Get more out of life through the sport of biking Apparently travelling by foot isn’t great enough anymore, or people are bored and decide to bike extended distances carrying a backpack. It evolved nonetheless, all are very happy about it. Biking gets you much further, quicker. You may stick to the route, or decide to … Read more
My philosophy of classroom management and student engagement is to guide my students in a structured environment that allows them the opportunity to be successful, self-disciplined, respectful individuals in the classroom and out. Why students misbehave I believe students misbehave for several reasons; they may not know any better because they have not been taught … Read more
The” Landscape with the Fall of Icarus” best represents the themes of Ovids’ story “The Story of Daedalus and Icarus” and Brueghel’s painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus. Some similarities between the three works is the depiction of Icarus flying, the melted wings, Icarus drowning and the ignorance of the towns people.”Musee de Beaux … Read more
Renaissance Northern Europe produced some of the greatest writers and thinkers the world has ever known. William Shakespeare, Thomas More, Francois Rabelais were some of the talented people from that time and place. William Shakespeare was a famous playwright, poet, and genius. His genius was in expressing universal themes in everyday, realistic settings. His work … Read more
The diction and syntax used by Yann Martel in The Life of Pi leads the reader to draw a conclusion of a white collar worker who seems miserable and restricted within the confines of his life. Martel sketches a depressed and restricted office worker through his use of formal diction. Martel chooses to use words … Read more
For the most part, slip-ups occur all the time. In healthcare there are consequences for slip-ups. Although, a failure is not an option in healthcare as it could severely cause harm or claim lives of innocent victims. However, it is imperative to design a system to track the progress of employee performances and improve the … Read more
Heart failure (HF) is a progressive disease which affects more than five million Americans (Yancy et al. , 2013). HF negatively impacts quality of life and it is associated with frequent hospitalizations and high mortality. Evidence-based practice guidelines aid health care professionals with treatment management and provide pathways to optimize individual patient care. The main … Read more
He always said he wanted to go out with a bang, I didn’t realize that meant literally. I remember the sound of the gun piercing through the crisp night air then the thud that followed. I remember seeing his body lying still with that signature sly smile creeping from the corner of his mouth as … Read more
It is clearly stated in our nation’s Declaration of Independence that all men, (and women for that matter) are created equal. So students should be able to drive to school in their vehicles just as faculty and staff do. For one, if schools did ban students from driving their cars to school, many students will … Read more
Persepolis is a historical book yet an entertaining story of a girl during a frightening time in an important era in her country. Author, Marjane Satrapi writes about her experience in Iran as a child. She includes humor as well as sentimentality in this book to express her view on how times were. As a … Read more
Nutrition intervention is designed to respond by taking actions. The goal is to change the nutrition- related problem. In addition, there are four ways an intervention can help nutrition is how we deliver food and nutrition to our body, and providing the patient with education and counseling. The intervention is chosen based by the diagnosis … Read more
Confidentiality is a key word in most professions, especially in an attorney-client relationship. Through many years of requesting your firm’s services, I have always had a good experience in dealing with your firm. You have provided me with excellent service. Also, your firm has always left me having confidence that both my personal and business … Read more
All Summer in a Day, by Ray Bradbury teaches readers that jealousy can lead you to do horrible things. The other children are jealous of Margot because she remembers what the sun is like, and they don’t. Therefor, the theme of jealousy shows up many times throughout the story. Making it evident that the theme … Read more
“As we thought Social Construction Theory is worried with the ways we consider and utilize classifications to structure our experience and investigation of the world” Social constructions characterize implications, thoughts, or intentions that are allocated to questions and occasions in the earth and to individuals’ ideas of their connections and communications with these items. In … Read more
In A Rose for Emily, William Faulkner writes a pathetic woman, Miss Emily, to show the true lives of the rich and his frustration with society. Faulkner’s goal of Miss Emily’s alienation shows wealthy people’s lives aren’t perfect and how grief can impact people. To show this goal, the author uses the theme of truth … Read more
Researchers predicted that for classroom teachers to be effective in the 21st century with implementing technology within existing schools’ curricula, they will require assistance in organizing diverse instructional activities (Blau & Peled, 2012). This qualitative, narrative case study examined teachers’ attitudes towards technology (e. g. , wireless laptops, tablets, iPads, computers, and any form of … Read more
On May 1, 2014, my grandmother, Phuong Tran, passed away because of a stroke. We were so close and I usually stayed in her house while my parents were in their business trip. The days before her death, there were no signs of sickness. She did her daily jobs as usual. We also made some … Read more
It is already tough getting through college, but it is even tougher for female first-generation students of color. This study analyzes the lived experiences of 16 female first-generation students of color that have found their way to succeed throughout high school and college. With some investigation of the factors that contributed to these women’s success, … Read more
Classroom Observation, Discussion with Teacher, and Analysis In this paper I will discuss an observation and the developmental needs of a small group of older twos. First I will discuss the observation of Mrs. Nicole’s two-year-old classroom. Which focus on the social-emotional atmosphere and the challenging behaviors. Next I will focus on the social-emotional atmosphere, … Read more
According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word rhetoric is defined by being the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing. In The Rhetoric by Aristotle, the use of the word rhetoric explained throughout the whole text with details and point of views which interact with human beings. Aristotle explains how the art … Read more
Grade analysis results show that school success in Croatian and English is very good, but through years of schooling that success slowly decreases. This is especially emphasized in the fourth grade, where the fall in success is the most obvious. Teachers attribute that to the development phase that children are in. Moreover, they say it … Read more
I observed 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 … Read more
Going back to college has been a great experience for me, and it was truly enjoyable. It has been over 30 years since my degree in business was issued, well deserved I do say myself. One advantage about returning back to college later in my life is that it does have a great sense of … Read more
In the stories, “The Necklace” and “The Gift of the Magi”, the authors use situational irony to develop the theme of each story. The author uses irony to develop the theme of honesty in the story, “The Necklace”. In the story, “The Gift of the Magi”, the author uses situational irony to develop the theme … Read more
‘The Waking’ is a contemporary jazz piece written by American vocalist, Kurt Elling, and features Theodore Roethke’s 1954 poem of the same title. Released in 2007 on the album Nightmoves, Elling uses musical techniques to enhance the message of Roethke’s poem. However, in order to understand the reasoning behind the devices Elling has used, the … Read more
Physical beauty is a transient, and often highly valued feature of society. Allegory of Vanity uses connotated imagery to symbolize vanity and the transience of beauty. Skulls scattered among the painting symbolize the inevitable event of death. By specifically including skulls, the carriers of the face, it represents the loss of physical beauty and the … Read more
When the ghost of king hamlet and young are alone, the ghost speaks. It claims to be the spirit of king hamlet, murdered by Claudius. Though the story is that king hamlet was napping in his garden and was stung by a serpent, in reality Claudius poured poison into the sleeping kings ear, murdering the … Read more
Almost all humans, at some point of their lives, experience a sense of nervousness or worry known as anxiety. Anxiety affects the way humans act because of this unease that humans feel, it creates a fear of completing tasks or a fear of failure. Some of those who experience anxiety break down and have panic … Read more
Do you ever wonder why you’re stuck in a dead end job hoping that someday you’ll win the lottery? Do you ever wonder why you don’t have a good paying job and wanting a raise? Do you ever wonder why you don’t have to reach your dreams/goals? Well, College is something worth taking and will … Read more
Animal Farm is a novel by George Orwell about a group of farm animals that take over from the humans and run things their way. Even though the power of the humans is abolished, there is still a power struggle that goes on within the farm that the animals have to deal with throughout the … Read more
My statement of intent is to show my understanding about the gym and my beliefs on the mindset that is required to achieve your goals no matter how difficult it is. The style of writing I have used is stream of consciousness. This writing is aimed more for the mature audience to enhance their understanding … Read more
In this world honesty and respect play an important role in the daily functions of lives. Without these two important characteristics it can cause conflicts and chaos within humanity. In the short stories “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, “The Open Window” by Saki, and “A sound Of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury demonstrates how … Read more
The Debt/Equity ratio is another important indicator of Dunkin Donuts’ financial standing. In equation form, the Debt/Equity = Total Liabilities/(Total Assets – Total Liabilities). Debt/equity ratio is able to indicate all of its debt obligations of the next year with its current resources. In general, a high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that a company may not … Read more
Language development deals with how a kid develops his/her language skills through out their life span. There are two main psychologists who talk about language development and they all have different thoughts on the language. Skinner believe that language is learned for example; sights of things with the sound and of word. Chomsky believes that … Read more
With America’s constant need for new clothing at cheap prices, it leads companies to use their last resort to finish orders and make a profit. Sweatshops are factories where people who live in developing countries work. Sweatshops are famous for overworking and abusing their employees, having small, cramped work spaces where there is little to … Read more
Our infomercial was a dog food that made your pet love you more. We claimed that we took the chemical called phenylethylamine, found in chocolate, and put it into our dog food. Phenylethylamine is a chemical that triggers the body to release hormones into your body like serotonin and dopamine. These neurotransmitters are connected with … Read more
Child safety officers must communicate with individuals and families in crisis; good communication skills are essential to achieve the best possible outcomes within a range of challenging circumstances. Interpersonal skills of listening, questioning and feedback are crucial when working as a child safety officer as they allow the officer to clarify, gain knowledge and understand. … Read more
“A fly can’t bird, but a bird can fly. Ask me a riddle and I reply:Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston Pie.” ( Benjamin Hoff pg 39). The term “Cottleston pie” meant inner nature which is why this poem is rather catchy and intriguing. The meaning is definitely simple and definitely obvious too yet everyone seems to behave … 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
This was the first time I saw The Witch and the Cow, however, it is the second time I saw Teat Beat of Sex. My reaction to The Witch and the Cow was that it didn’t feel like a story. My expectations for animations are stories which I have broaden my views after Signe explained … Read more