In A Separate Peace, the Devon School acts as a microcosm for a child's life during the war, fully sheltered from the audacity of a world at war. ... John Knowles" novel, A Separate Peace, addresses the conflict that these characters will face in their transition from sheltered high school life to the harsh and unshielded world outside its gates. ... John Knowles paints a vivid picture when he describes the dramatic differences between the innocent, childlike world of the Devon School and the adult, outside world of 1942. ... Independence, a strong will, keen mental aptitude and the a...

• Word Count: 1132
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Rockwell left high school early to study art full time at the National Academy of Design before he enrolled in the Art Students League in New York City. ... The Problem We All Live With is one of Rockwell's most famous illustrations concerning civil rights; it embodies the hardships that black children went through during the period of desegregation in schools. He shows a young, black girl walking to school surrounded by U.S. marshals, and a tomato is smashed on the wall behind her. ... Another painting that celebrated America's past was Liberty Bell, which celebrated America'...

• Word Count: 1318
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

For peacekeeping force and the UN's own independence, it has become a significant power to promote world peace and development. ... However, the number of out-of-school children of primary age fell by 42% and more schools were built between 2000 and 2012 due to the efforts of UNICEF (Bokova & Lake, 2015, p.13). ... Therefore, with little doubt, assistances for children in need should be put in high priority. ...

• Word Count: 1389
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Many struggled with being forced to give up their job as they did not want to give up their new found freedom, independence and sense of self worth outside the home. ... Exportation of goods was at all all time high and there was an explosion in consumer spending. ... Many youth quit school and went to work. ... Children experienced a difference in their school day as well. ... Those who didn't drop out of school were taught about the war. ...

• Word Count: 2120
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

For decades, people have engaged in wars as a motive to bring about peace. However it has proven to do nothing but disturb and hurt the lives of millions of civilians around the world. It is an unjust and necessary evil into our society. Civil wars exist to end disputes over land, over throw religio...

• Word Count: 2849
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

Adolf attended school at the age of six and his family lived in several different villages around the town of Linz, east of Braunau. ... Adolf grew up with a poor school record and eventually dropped out. ...

• Word Count: 2625
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School