Love is all around A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It starts in the very beginning when Demetrius accuses Hermia of not loving him, although she thought they were promised to each other. He says, “Thou hast never loved” (I. i. 99). A lot of times love happens when you are not expecting it to happen. In … Read more
Macbeth is a tragedy written between 1603 and 1607 by William Shakespeare, drawing on the story of Mac Bethad mac Findláich (Maccus Macbeatha), King of Scots from 1040 to 1057. It was first published in the Folio of 1623. The play spans only about 24 hours, from Macbeth’s victory at the battle of Dunsinane to … Read more
Pitbulls have a bad reputation in today’s society. The media is showing the world that Pitbulls are aggressive, vicious animals who attack people and other dogs, ripping them apart in minutes. They’re making it seem like Pitbulls are dangerous creatures that need to be put down right away. To most people they may think Pitbulls … Read more
Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatments, including hair removal, skincare, nail care, makeup, manicures and pedicures. Cosmetologists are trained to work on all areas of the face and body—including hair damage reduction/elimination, scalp cleansing, shaving, massage, nails, feet, hands, skin exfoliation, skin tone improvement, acne removal, pore size reduction. Cosmetology ranges from work done … Read more
“Cathedral” is a short story written by Raymond Carver. In the story, the narrator finds an injured cat in his yard and takes it inside to take care of it while his wife is away. The next day, he finds that there is a dead rat in his kitchen sink, which leads him to a … Read more
Geoffrey Chaucer is considered one of the best writers in English literature, but his writings are not commonly taught in school classes. Geoffrey Chaucer humor can be found throughout The Canterbury Tales . Geoffrey Chaucer’s humor is often based on wordplay and irony, as well as satire. Geoffrey Chaucer also used his writing to criticize … Read more
The Iliad is an epic poem, recounting the events of The Trojan War between Greece and Troy. The story follows several key characters in The Iliad, such as Achilles and King Agamemnon, throughout The Battle of Trogyllium and The Siege of Troy. Fate and Destiny play important roles in The Iliad, because The Gods manipulate … Read more
The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a novel about a woman in the late 1800s who struggles to determine her own identity in a world that pushes feminine virtues and prohibits female sexuality. The main character, Edna Pontellier, goes through one of three stages of transition throughout The Awakening. The first stage (the “awakening”) refers … Read more
A Farewell to Arms is a war novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Italian campaign of World War I. A code hero, Frederic Henry serves as an American lieutenant-surgeon attached to the Italian army. A code hero often used in early 20th century post-modern literature presents an idealized figure whose experience of the world … Read more
Soccer has always been in my blood. Soccer is in my family’s blood, and I was brought into the game when I was only five years old. Soccer became a big part of my life at a very young age, and it remains a large part to this day. Soccer occupies more than half of … Read more
Symbolism is used throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Symbolism is used to express important ideas, emotions, and concepts beyond the literal interpretation of the text being read. Symbolism in The Great Gatsby usually represents deeper meaning or figurative meaning. Some symbolism uses objects or characters as symbols for other more abstract things such … Read more
Health is an issue that affects all people, in all places, in different ways. Health refers to the level of functional and mental well-being of a person. Although health is related to age, it goes beyond merely having more birthdays. Healthy aging is associated with functional capacity (e. g. , being able to get up … Read more
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It revolves around Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and their desire for power. Macbeth, originally a Thane (a chief or leader) to the King of Scotland, Duncan, becomes greedy with power after meeting three witches who prophesy that he will become king. Because of his wife, Macbeth murders … Read more
Do you enjoy making people feel good? Do you have a talent for hair and makeup, and an appreciation of fashion? Would you like to work as a beautician or cosmetologist? If your answer is “Yes!” then becoming a cosmetologist might be the right career path for you. Cosmetologists are professionals who style hair and … Read more
Frankenstein is a very noticeable example of the theme of individualism and how people can be affected by it. Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, uses Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s monster to show the reader Frankenstein’s downfall since he created such a horrific monster that Frankenstein was scared to death. Frankenstein’s downfall then causes him to not … Read more
The Nike Corporation is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and selling of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Nike’s revenue for 2014 was listed as $28 billion USD. Nike has been the official shoe sponsor for many high-profile professional athletes from different sports including Michael … Read more
Les Miserables, first published in 1862 is the story of Jean Valjean, a man who was imprisoned for nineteen years after stealing bread to feed his sister’s starving family. When he is released from prison he finds himself on the run from an unforgiving police inspector Javert. The pursuit becomes Les Miserables ‘ central conflict … Read more
Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare about Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army who marries Desdemona, daughter of a senator. Othello murders his wife, Desdemona, after being tricked into believing she has been unfaithful. Othello’s claim to fame as a main character is not so much the tragic love story, but … Read more
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a well-known Middle English work that has withstood the test of time and is still read by many today. The author, Sir Thomas Malory , wrote this work in 1469 at the same time as he was writing his more popular work, Le Morte d’Arthur . Sir Gawain … Read more
Langdon Winner’s book, The Whale and the Reactor, is meant to be a critique of modern technology and more specifically, nuclear power. Langdon Winner begins the book by describing the perspective that activists in the 1960s had of technology; they believed that all new technologies were fundamentally opposed to their values. This perspective led many … Read more
Coco Chanel was born on August 19th, 1883 in Saumur France, where she grew up. Coco did not have the best background. Coco had a wealthy businessman for a father who let Coco’s mother manage their money. Coco’s parents divorced when Coco was young and Coco’s father left her family without any help financially. Coco’s … Read more
In Madame Bovary, a novel by Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary is a doctor’s wife who has adulterous affairs with other men. Madame Bovary works as a teacher in the villa her husband bought for her. In Madame Bovary , Madame Bovary can’t seem to be happy about anything. Madame Bovary’s life is boring and Madame … Read more
The short story, “The Chrysanthemums,” takes place in a small town in Central California. The whole short story is told from the point of view of a male narrator who tells a female character’s story. Much about this short story reflects John Steinbeck’s own life as he lived it and saw it around him. In … Read more
The Forensic science is the scientific method used for investigating and detecting crime. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, analyze and report on scientific evidence found at the scene of a crime or in connection with another criminal act. Forensic Science was born around 200 years ago by Italian scientist Alessandro Volt27). Forensic science is still a … Read more
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel about sin and guilt in the Puritan society. The author manages to create an atmosphere of guilt and depression by creating characters that are easily relatable and well developed. He does this using themes such as sin, isolation, conformity and community throughout the book. This theme … Read more
Precious is a 2009 American Film. It was directed by Lee Daniels and written by Geoffrey Fletcher. The Film stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz (IMDb). The Film tells us the story of an obese girl with low self-esteem who is abused by her mother. As a teenager she is … Read more
Macbeth is a play written by Shakespeare about Macbeth, a thane of Glamis and later King of Scotland. Macbeth’s desire for power leads him to murder the current king, Duncan, in order to take his throne. Macbeth has many flaws that contribute to his fate including ambition, pride, anger and lack of morality… The nature … Read more
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a Romanticist novel in The Custom House in Boston in the 1830s. The setting of The Scarlet Letter was crucial to the development of the narrative because it shows how much freedom people had at that point in time. The strong Puritan influence on New England also contributes … Read more
Beowulf is a man that was raised as a hero and warrior by his people to protect them from the evil surrounding their land. Beowulf shows throughout the story many instances of heroism and great courage against Grendel, Grendel’s mother and the dragon. Beowulf is noble and strong and he doesn’t let anything stand in … Read more
Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet known for her unconventional and secluded life. Although Emily wrote poetry most of her life, fewer than a dozen of her almost 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime. Emily lived most of her adult life in the white bedroom of the … Read more
The poem starts off with Odysseus trying to fight off the temptations of sirens. The Sirens are creatures whose singing lures sailors to their death. The song of the sirens is said to enrapture Odysseus’ crew. The sight of the sirens causes all of the men to abandon the ship and swim towards them. The … Read more
Othello, by William Shakespeare is a fictional tragedy that depicts Othello’s life as he goes from being a loyal general to turning into an irrational monster because of his wife’s deceit. Othello was unaware of the fact that his new bride Desdemona had been cheating on him with Othello’s lieutenant Iago. Othello was an African … Read more
The Black Cat is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in The Saturday Evening Post on August 19th, 1843. The story follows a man who believes he has become possessed by a being that changes his personality and haunts him with violent behavior. The protagonist feels as if his actions are beyond control … Read more
Every Grain of Sand song by Bob Dylan song is a song with deep meaning and spiritual connection. It’s about God’s eternal love for us, no matter how much we do wrong. The song Every Grain of Sand song from Bob Dylan song was recorded for the first time in 1981 on an album Shot … Read more
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a five-thousand-year-old story that is considered the first great piece of epic literature from Mesopotamia. The epic also holds a special place in history as it contains one of the earliest flood myths, which would later inspire The Bible’s Old Testament flood account and The Qur’an’s account of Noah. The … Read more
Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, introduces a dilemma that is prevalent throughout the story. The reader sees Hamlet battle against himself over whether to take action or not, leading to him waxing philosophically on life’s choices. The dilemma lies in choosing between what one “doth protest too much” and what cannot be chosen. The dilemma … Read more
The Theory of Caring states that care is the foundation for nurse-patient relationships. Caring is defined by compassion, empowerment, knowledge, and competence (Holistic Nursing Theory Jean Watson Theory, 2010). Others argue that it is a characteristic of the seventh vital sign which relates to pain management in patients. The Theory of Caring is a holistic … Read more
The First Day is a short story written by Edward P. Jones, first released in The Atlantic Monthly. The book was published in The Atlantic Monthly for the first time on January 2002, and was later found in Edward P. Jones’s short story collection The Known World (2003). The setting of the story takes place … Read more
My Papa’s Waltz is about abuse. It tells the story of a little girl being abused by her father, but I never knew that until someone told me. My papa’s waltz was just a song that meant nothing to me growing up. My dad would sing it to me all of the time, and I … Read more
The play The Tempest was written by William Shakespeare in the early 17 th century. The main character Caliban is depicted as a deformed monster who lives on an island made up of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan. The name Caliban is thought to derive from the word calamari which means squid in modern … Read more
Robert Frost’s poetry reflects the nature of his time, especially Robert Frost and the Depression. Robert Frost died in January 1963, almost three months after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He began writing more than 75 years earlier on a cold afternoon in San Francisco when he was only eleven years old. Robert Frost has … Read more
Oedipus the King is an ancient Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles. Oedipus the King may be the best known work of Sophocles. Oedipus Rex, or Oedipus the King, has been part of western literature for over twenty-four centuries. The main character Oedipus does not want to know his answers to his questions because he fears … Read more
Huckleberry Finn is a book by Mark Twain, published in 1884. Huckleberry Finn has been known to have many themes, such as racism and freedom. Huckleberry Finn’s major theme is hope, giving Huckleberry Finn an overall tone of optimism. Huck lives with his father who does not care about him at all and with a … Read more
Sports psychology is the study of athletes’ behavior and experiences, including thought processes, emotions, and social interactions. It is focused primarily on how individuals are affected by playing sports (e. g. , coach-athlete relationships), how they manage their emotions during competition (e. g. , composure), and how participation in sport affects their lives outside of … Read more
The Importance of Being Earnest is a play that was written by Oscar Wilde. The story focuses on two men who both go by the name Ernest, and their interactions with Algernon Moncrieff. The main crux of the story surrounds them pretending to be someone else so they can carry on their love affairs without … Read more
While each man was defined by different characteristics, their similarities were greater than their differences. Their lives were also marked by many similar occurrences in which they began to achieve great economical advancements during times of economic depression and periods of rapid industrialization (Randel 1). Thomas Edison is recognized as one of the greatest inventors … Read more
The play Antigone, written by Sophocles in early 5th century B. C. , is a staple of the education of classical or ancient literature and philosophy. It deals with themes such as grief, punishment for those who break the law, and what it means to be “good”. Morality, as depicted through Antigone, is so prominent … Read more
In The Catcher In The Rye Salinger writes about a young boy, Holden Caufield who is struggling to cope with growing up. The book follows the story of Holden as he goes from school to various jobs before being sent off to war. The loss of innocence happens very quickly for Holden as he struggles … Read more
Hazel Weatherfield was a 16 year old girl who lived in The Catcher in the Rye’s version of The Great Gatsby’s setting The Valley of Ashes. She became friends with Holden Caulfield after he saved The Great Swallow from becoming roadkill. The reader is introduced to Hazel as she comes home from school and discovers … Read more
Beowulf is well known as an epic hero, yet the Beowulf manuscript dates only to the early thirteenth century. Beowulf has been dated as early as the ninth century and as late as the tenth-century based on linguistic analysis. Beowulf possesses all of the qualities that make a hero: strength, wisdom, and support of the … Read more