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Literary Analysis - Their Eyes Were Watching GodThroughout life everyone tries to find their identity. For some people finding their identity is easy or natural but for others it could take years before finding themselves. In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God written by Zora Neale Hurston; the author follows the protagonist, Janie Crawford. Her journey involved three marriages which helped serve as a stepping stone in her search for love and self-discovery. Having to transition from childhood to adulthood at the age of sixteen, Janie struggled with the life she dreamed of living. Growing up she symbolized a blossoming pear tree which represented the true meaning of love and marriage to her. It was at that moment when she knew what kind of love to search for and wouldn't stop until her life was as perfect as the pear tree. There are three significant plots throughout the novel that lead her to both love and self-discovery: marrying Logan Killicks, Jody Starks, and Vergible Woods. Growing up Janie was raised by her grandmother, |
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Opera Fandom and TensionOpera fandom is similar to celebrity fandom, but I think opera fandom is more serious and strict. Opera fandom is more serious because opera singers are often involved in big and official events and their status are high. Therefore, the chance of opera singers to get involved with malignant actions is lower than modern pop stars. Second, opera fandom is stricter than the affection for modern celebrities because they are well trained and properly behaved. I would say that celebrities like pop stars and other recreational famous individuals are more casual in the sense of performing. Opera singers are bound to give the performance their best effort, and perfection is very crucial to please the audience. Loving an opera singer can really change a fan's life. Once a person is in love with an opera singer, whether it is his or her voice or |
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Perpetua's Vision of MartydomIn the Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity, Perpetua's portion of the diary is written for the general audience as she shares her experiences regarding her final days as a Christian. According to the diary, her death was in Carthage, Africa in the year 202 or 203 C.E. by the Roman authority. Since the Romans ordered Perpetua to be killed, they viewed all of the executions as a form of entertainment. At the beginning of the dairy, Perpetua writes about her conversation with her father and his attempt in persuading his daughter to change her beliefs on Christianity. In addition to her heated argument with her father, Perpetua is also pregnant during this time. Over the next couple of days, she describes how she was not only baptized but also, "was inspired by the Spirit not to ask for any other favor after the water but simply the perseverance of the flesh" (Musurillo 1). As a pregnant woman, Perpetua was not allowed to be executed while bearing a child, therefore her execution |
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Plato's Theory of EducationThis paper will examine Plato's theory on education as described in the Allegory of the Cave. This paper will defend the position that education is the turning of the soul in the direction of the Good, allowing people to reason for themselves. The reason why is that an individual needs to question the foundations of his or her knowledge to become enlightened, a process which is initiated through the turning away from ignorance and to the Good. Plato's Allegory of the cave, which is his theory on education that ultimately leads to enlightenment, starts off deep in a cave where there are prisoners chained to a wall by their neck and legs, forced to look forward. In the cave, prisoners are displayed images of what they have come to believe to be true of their reality. It is only when the prisoners are freed from their chains that they have the opportunity to begin the process of education; a process that is described as a "turning of the soul." Let us examine how the allegory o |
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Bill Clinton: An Aristotelian Tragic HeroIs Bill Clinton's life a tragic one? According to Charles Reeves (1952), Aristotle says that a tragic hero is a person "who is eminently good and just, whose misfortune is brought about not by vice or depravity, but by some error or frailty" (pg. 172-188). Using this definition, we can see how Bill Clinton fits as an Aristotelian tragic hero. Bill Clinton, a former President of the United States of America was raised by his grandmother, Edith Cassidy and his mother, Virginia Cassidy Blythe. After his father's death, he was forced to take responsibility of his life due to his mother's vivacious and fun-loving spirit and as s a teenager, Clinton also showed a passion for politics. While still in high school, Clinton quickly became the brightest protégé of his principle, Johnnie Mae Mackey, who also played a very significant role in his life. Under her mentoring, Clinton was sent to Washington D.C as a delegate to Boys Nation which is a mimicry of the political co |
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Walter White - Breaking BadWalter Hartwell White Sr., also known by his clandestine pseudonym "Heisenberg," was a former chemistry teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Walter started to manufacture crystal methamphetamine to be able to pay for the expensive treatments following his cancer. After years of working in Sandia Laboratories, he became a former chemistry teacher at JP Wynne High School and worked at A1A Car Wash. "I asked him if he could give me a hand on some whip downs since he was just standing around," said Frank, Walters Manager at A1A Car Wash. His response was something I would've never expected from him, said Frank. He yelled "f-ck you" multiple times and exposed an inappropriate action towards me by revealing his private parts. Former workers and family members say he was getting aggressive as time went on but no one knew why. "I kept telling friends, family and acquaintances that he was just quiet and that was always my excus |
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Courage in To Kill A MockingbirdIn comparison to many novels, it is quite clear that To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, represents courage the best by the actions of Atticus, Scout, and Boo Radley. During the great depression this novel experiences, white supremacy and racism which are discouraging actions that illustrate courage as one of the most relevant themes in the book. Courage is a powerful theme throughout the novel, being courageous is when one is doing the right thing for their own emotional, mental, and physical good. When one earns the utmost respect of human spirit. The intentions of Atticus, Scout, and Boo Radley are to demonstrate attributes of courage. The first character is an iconic hero, Atticus. Secondly, Atticus's daughter Scout, the protagonist, who also comes across to learning of what will be, to what is when demonstrating courage. Lastly, Boo Radley, a man who manages to continue good manner even though he has been gossiped and judged about in Maycomb. Therefore, Harper Lee conveys cour |
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Natural and Artifical Food AdditivesEveryday people go to the grocery store, but do they think about how the food they eat is actually good for them. That is not always the case. Many substances known as additives are being put in food to give it a certain "taste". Additives can soon become very unhealthy to many, causing health problems to. Things such as cancer, allergies, obesity, and diabetes are all types of issues that can originate from the use of additives (Gamble). All of these can cause long-term effects to the body. The body is a natural organism that expects natural foods to fuel it (Gamble). According to Diana Gamble, "Unnatural additives alter its natural balance by bombarding your body with foreign elements that it recognizes as toxins" (Gamble). Not many people are aware of what is put in the food they eat every day. Food additives are beneficial because it prevents food from spoiling. Food additives are simply substances added to food (Food Additives). The FDA notes additives as a s |
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Finding a New PerspectiveDo you have someone who loves to annoy you? Someone who enjoys pestering and wearing your clothes and never leaves you alone? I am sure everyone either knows someone or has someone like this in your life. However, for me, this person would be my little sister. My little sister is eleven years old, just the right age to do everything "sissy" does or tries to look just like me by stealing my shirts when I am asleep. Her name is Brianna Kay Harless, or known as "BB" (her nickname) as much as she tries to be like me, we are very different people. I would rather go the field and play softball as to where she would rather stay home and paint her nails. Despite our differences there was an event that changed my outlook on my sister forever. One morning around nine a.m. my parents woke my sister and I up to tell us we were having a family bonding day. Family time never goes good for us, someone always ends up mad or with food all over them. As I get up to get dressed, I c |
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Crime Decline Essay: Vanessa Barker Statement AnalysisOverview Since the mid-1990's the crime rate throughout America have been declining at a high rate and the field of criminology apparently had no idea for why it was happening. The only thing experts knew was that the crime drop was unexpected, it was of a large scale ratio, and that it wasn't just across a single state or section of the country, but it was across the entire country as a whole. Statistics showed clearly the idea that crime rates would drop in the mid-90's was ridiculous and no one would have believed such a thing, especially due to the fact that in the 1980's crime rate was steadily increasing at a moderate rate. In hindsight, the data provided at the time showed that there was no patterns for any sort of thing to look like it could ever happen. Vanessa Barker even provides details in the article that showed that America at the time was known as a dangerous place and crime rates multiplied substantially in some cities in the 80's. So in question, what could lead the cr |
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History Essay Test: Questions and AnswersQuestion:What changes occurred in marriage and the family in the course of the eighteenth century? (Chapter 20) Response: Throughout the eighteenth century, many changes occurred in relation to many things, one being marriage and family life. During the seventeenth century, couples would marry later on in life, the reasons as to why was because they had to wait to inherit or earn their living. Around 1750, couples were marrying way sooner than before. Illegitimacy rates extremely increased between 1750 and 1850. During pre-industrial Europe, the nuclear family was the most common. Regular people mostly married in their late twenties during this period. The idea of late marriage along with the nuclear family household made European society different from other areas around the world. Sexual behavior of unmarried adults was a matter that the state wanted to control. Breastfeeding was common around this time among women as well as wet nurses. The life of women when marrying their husba |
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Once More to the Lake and Arm Wrestling with My FatherIn the essays, "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White, and "Arm Wrestling with My Father," by Brad Manning, White and Manning define fatherhood differently, but Brad Manning's definition of fatherhood is the better one for 2015. The definition of fatherhood in, "Once More to the Lake", is a more traditional path and it's the path that many people take whether they want to or they are forced into it. The definition of fatherhood in, "Arm Wrestling with My Father", is a path that generally goes against tradition and the status quo. This path allows someone to make a name for themselves and it allows them to find a place for them in this world. In comparison, both essays obviously depict fatherhood. One similarity between the two is that both sons of the fathers are following very closely what they do. However, they are both wat |
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Minorities in the United StatesDiversity was inevitable in the United States during the transition of the 19th and 20th centuries. This amount of diversity made the United States the nation it is today, however, it did not develop very easily. African Americans were present in the United States as a result of slavery. On the other hand, before the Mexican-American War, citizens of Mexico were previously living on land that is now part of the United States. These two specific racial groups were viewed as inferior by others who supported white supremacy which resulted in opposing views between the races. With these views, discrimination, segregation, and eventually reform emerged. During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the civil and political rights of African Americans and Mexican Americans were restricted which led to reforms that benefitted the involvement and equal opportunities of those minorities. The idea of race is part of the reason why African Americans and Mexican Americans struggled to be in |
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Tommy John Surgery - Ligament ReconstructionNews Summary Tom John Surgery is becoming a more common subject for pitchers to know about and consider for themselves. Tom John surgery, also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is where the UCL in the elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body and is grafted in its place. This surgery is common among professional athletes in several sports, but most notably baseball. It is also becoming more common to see young athletes undergo the surgery even before they get into a professional standing. Key Facts Tommy John can help an athlete who has torn his UCL have hopes of still being able to perform at the highest level. Only one person has been inducted into the Hall of Fame who has ever underwent Tommy John surgery, John Smoltz. In his indicatory speech he gave warning to getting the surgery. He |
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Clara Barton and Gender EqualityClara Barton was born on Christmas Day, 1821. Her birth on the holiday that symbolizes peace, love and giving coincidentally foreshadowed what she did for the world in her remarkable lifetime. Clara's passion for compassion was evident even as a young child, when her brother was injured by a fall from a roof and she taught herself how to care for him because the doctors had since given up. After spending twelve years as a teacher who fought hard (and won) for equal pay among her male coworkers, Clara opened up her own school. After it was complete, she was replaced as principal by a man because the school board thought the position was better filled by a man. Throughout the rest of her early career she remained an exception to the unequal pay earned by women in relation to men. In congruence with President Hayes and the U.S. Government, Clara founded the American Red Cross in 1881. The organization went on to provide humanitarian support across the United States and eventually acr |
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David Kennedy: Crime ZonesOverview How exactly do you truly alter a criminal's demeanor when it comes to acts of violence? Does jail time truly work, or do we try to personally modify their behavior, instead of locking them up. Criminal Justice professor, and author of "Don't Shoot, One Man, A Street Fellowship, And The End of Violence in Inner-City America" believes in the second method. Kennedy has spent the last twenty years trying to stop inner-city violence, and his methods are much different from many others. He started his renegade against crime starting back in 1985, right around the time that the crack cocaine epidemic began. He noted that the use of cocaine at this period increased the risk of crimes and the danger to societies around these areas. Since then he has been in communication with not just cops and prosecutors, but also with criminals in themselves as well as victims of the crimes also. He meets with these individuals, because in his mind he wants to change the way society today |
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Choking and the Heimlich ManeuverThroughout the years, numerous amounts of people lose their lives from choking on objects that obstruct their airways and cause suffocation. But there is a technique which can be used on both adults and children older than one year of age to help expel a trapped object. There is a technique called the "abdominal thrusts" otherwise known as the "Heimlich maneuver". This technique when performed lifts the diaphragm and expel air from the lungs. This results in the foreign object being expelled from the airway. There are three different ways the Heimlich maneuver can be performed, these are: for adults, for children and for oneself. For a choking adult, they may not be able to speak or breathe properly which means your help will be needed immediately. First ask, "Are you choking? Can you speak?" DO NOT perform first aid if the person is coughing forcefully and is able to speak. A strong cough can often dislodge the object. If the adult victim is |
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Divergent by Veronica RothIn the novel "Divergent," by Veronica Roth, there are many reoccurring elements which define the story and add depth to it. They are very significant to the story and play a large part in defining the characters and how they act. The fearlessness of the Dauntless and the combination of traits in the Divergent are two motifs in the novel. Being Dauntless is the belief in being fearless or the ability to control fear. This control allows them to become brave which is the definition of their faction. Daily acts of bravery are important to the Dauntless as they are the defenders of the city and keepers of the peace. Tris was introduced to this principle when she joined the Dauntless by leaving the Abnegation. Tris was taught to become brave and not be affected by her fears because the Dauntless believed that being fearful was the fault in the world so they formed the Dauntless faction to fight that flaw. This Quote |
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Fukishima Essay AnalysisThe scientific journal article I chose to focus on was based on the incident of Fukushima from five years ago, and how people are dealing with the aftermath. The article indulges into the lesson we learned about nuclear radiation in class, as well as provides a very real landscape of examples to show for it. This article affects not only the people in Japan, but also helps inform the west coast of the United States on if there is any possible threat of radiation poisoning to anyone who lives there. On March 11th, 2011, almost five years ago, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami waves struck Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and caused meltdowns at three reactors, the aftermath of the incident was of pure public outcry. The concern for the people of Japan, was met alongside the fear for any other potential dangers of any other nuclear reactors around the world. This concern made the world essentially take a step back and analyze the potential costs as well as benefits to continuing to in |
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Fukishima Essay AnalysisThe scientific journal article I chose to focus on was based on the incident of Fukushima from five years ago, and how people are dealing with the aftermath. The article indulges into the lesson we learned about nuclear radiation in class, as well as provides a very real landscape of examples to show for it. This article affects not only the people in Japan, but also helps inform the west coast of the United States on if there is any possible threat of radiation poisoning to anyone who lives there. On March 11th, 2011, almost five years ago, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami waves struck Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and caused meltdowns at three reactors, the aftermath of the incident was of pure public outcry. The concern for the people of Japan, was met alongside the fear for any other potential dangers of any other nuclear reactors around the world. This concern made the world essentially take a step back and analyze the potential costs as well as benefits to continuing to in |
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Consensus Democracies and Majoritarian SystemsLijphart highlights ten differences between consensus and majoritarian democracies, five of which identify with the executives-parties dimension and the other five with the federal-unitary dimension. The differences on the executives-parties dimension are given below with the majoritarian characteristic listed first in each case: 1. Concentration of executive power in one party vs executive power shared in multiparty coalitions 2. Executive more dominant vs executive-legislative balance of power 3. Two-party system vs multiparty system 4. Majoritarian and disproportional electoral system vs proportional representation 5. Pluralist interest group system with free-for-all competition among groups vs coordinated and 'corporatist' interest group systems aimed at compromise and concertation On the federal-unitary level the distinctions include: 1. Unitary and centralized government vs federal and decentralized government 2. Concentration of legislative power in unicameral legislatur |
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The Influence of Nazism in GermanyMilitary and patterns of warfare have been strong influential aspects to every society, since the beginning of cultural indifferences. Military has influenced every major culture, beginning from the Spartan's in Greece to the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. The rulers of these nations had close control over their militaries. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi movement was one of the most dictating, controlling, military power houses that controlled almost every aspect of German society. Hitler had a tight reign over the German people during his reign of the Third Reich. Adolf Hitler's childhood revolved a lot around the arts. It is known that he dropped out of school at a young age. It is also said that he became involved in the arts after another death happened in his family. H |
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Neurological Disease - Parkinson's DiseaseJust about one million people living in the United States have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease ("What is Parkinson's Disease?"). Parkinson's disease is a long-term and continuous movement disease, which involves the breakdown and termination of essential nerve cells in the brain ("What is Parkinson's Disease?"). These dying nerve cells are called neurons and supply dopamine, a chemical that communicates messages to the part of the brain that is in charge of movement and coordination ("What is Parkinson's Disease?"). Therefore, as Parkinson's disease advances, the dopamine levels in the brain decline, which leads to a person incapable of controlling movement ("What is Parkinson's Disease?"). Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disease characterized by debilitating symptoms that become more severe as the disease progresses, and is typically seen only in those over the age of forty. British physician, James Parkinson, composed |
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Finding Truth in LiteratureTruth is something that I once believed to be concrete, but has been twisted and manipulated in so many ways in these stories that it has altered my views. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce expertly meld the "truth" with the "ought-to-be-truth" to create interesting and thought-provoking stories. Blanche Dubois and Peyton Farquhar both live through "ought-to-be-truths" before falling from grace when the real truth is revealed. Both stories have two distinct versions of the truth that lead the reader to question what is more true, and what is more important to the story. In the case of Blanche, the truth is often manipulated, while for Peyton Farquhar, it is more a matter of subjective truth. Each of these stories show, in their own way, that it takes more than just the "truth" to understand a human being. Through the plot and dialogue in A Streetcar Named Desire, and An O |
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How Lego Almost FailedLego started with someone who was a failed carpenter, this man at first made wooden blocks and with much criticism decided that changing the blocks from wood to plastic was a great idea. Even though many thought this was a terrible idea and no one would want to play with plastic bricks, they were wrong. The Danish company grew and many years later in the 90's faced a decline in profit and were struggling as far as creativity and innovation as many kids at this time had turned to video games and had moved away from traditional toys, which sales were suffering. The company responded like many companies responded to a similar situation, it tripled the amount of toys it brought to the market each year. Due to higher costs and lower profit because of more supply and less demand, Lego went through its first loss in the history of the company in 1998. Starting in 1999 Lego decided to innovate outside the box, away from the brick and involving many toys that didn't involve construction of |
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