George Norris: Accomplished Congressman.
George William Norris was a Congressman from the American West and one of the leading progressives of his time. He was a remarkable man in many respects, one of which was that throughout his career in politics, his popularity continually rose, unlike that of other politicians, and a majority of his major achievements in the Senate he accomplished after the age of seventy (Lowitt 561). ". . . he believed firmly that it was his duty to act and vote according to his conscience, and not on the basis of his party affiliation. His fierce independence set him apart from many of his contemporaries and his uncommon integrity continues to inspire us today" (Nebraska State Historical Society). Much of his success may be attributed to the fact that his personality was engaging and amiable, coupled with the fact that "few surpassed him in parliamentary skill" (Lowitt 561). George will long be remembered as a dominant figure in the political world. .
George was born July 11, 1861, in Sandusky County, Ohio, to Chauncey and Mary Magdalene (Mook) Norris. George was one of twelve children, ten girls and two boys. His family called him "Willie." Both of his parents were uneducated and could barely write their names. George's father caught pneumonia and died when George was only three, and his only brother died serving in the army. When George's father died, .
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this left Mary to raise her twelve children by herself. She instilled in them such values as compassion for the poor and trust in God. (Lowitt 557) .
In 1879 George entered the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, now Valparaiso University. While there, he excelled in debate and rhetoric, and in 1883, he graduated with the LL.B degree. That same year, he was admitted to the bar (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress). In 1885 he moved to the prosperous Beaver City, Nebraska, opened a law office, and established a reputation of prosperity as an attorney as well as in the mortgage-loan and milling businesses.
Norris is known for touting McTeague as an example of "American naturalism." Norris picks to write about the typical American, not particularly low class, but not exactly upper echelon of society. ... Norris is seemingly writing about something he should know nothing about. ... Is this inline with what should be expected from Norris" work? ... Is this how Norris saw lower class people, as indulgent, lazy idiots? ...
Kathleen Norris uses the stories from the town to build grounds for her argument on gossip. ... "Gossip can provide comic relief for people under tension"Norris states within the essay, but how can it when it also can cause so much hurt. ... Kathleen Norris finds that gossip is a helpful thing; it gives her material on which to write and express her belief and emotion. ... Norris tries to make her readers understand how gossip takes various forms; it could be bad or good, even therapeutic. ... Norris adds that this is a "morally instructive method used by many, even monks that live in deserts"...
Frank Norris was a major theorist of Naturalism. ... Norris, who believes that Naturalism is an extension from Realism, wrote Zola as a Romantic Writer. ... Norris describes Naturalism as a kind of inner circle regarding realism. ... Norris seeks to redefine romance and naturalism. ... Carrie has an affair with George Hurstwood, they marry and move to the city of New York. ...
Written in 1899, Frank Norris" novel, McTeague serves as a view of San Francisco at the turn of the century. Norris illustrates what life was like in an ordinary community in San Francisco, by using descriptive imagery throughout the novel. In addition, Norris gives detailed accounts of the inner workings of society along with the emotions of the time. Through his characters, Norris shows the separation of classes and the greed that grew abundantly during the late 19th century. ... In the first chapter Norris paints a picture of a town setting. ...
Two examples of memoirs that are different styles of writing would be Dakota by Kathleen Norris and Down These Mean Streets by Piri Thomas. ... Kathleen Norris focuses on her journey through her faith and her coming to terms with living in Dakota opposed to the big city. ... Kathleen Norris splits up her thoughts into chapters; she includes weather reports that are like little blurbs of wisdom from others that she has inquired. ... Kathleen Norris's intention was a more spiritual discovery, so her book is more thought provoking then story telling. ...
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Like most Tea Party-backed congressmen Congressman Steven Palazzo continues to underrepresent his district and follow the Tea Party current. ... People in my area have painfully watched as our old congressman Gene Taylor was ousted and replaced with Palazzo. ... They don't consider that their congressman could possibly be the reason for such discontent in Washington. ... Despite the fact that people disapprove of Congress as a whole among those who could name their congressman 62% agreed with the job their local representative is doing (Mendes).Which is probably why congress as a whole...
Congressman Issa's political career started in 1996 when he co-chaired the campaign to pass the California Civil Rights Initiative, the history-making measure that ended the granting of racial and gender preferences and quotas in state contracting and college admissions. ... Darrell Issa's priorities as the Congressman of California's 48th District include restoring confidence in the Social Security System, strengthening the nation's defense, cutting taxes, reducing the national debt, and increasing the standards of education in this country. According to the Issues 2002...
In this time, Jefferson accomplished many great feats. ... It then proceeded to conclude with the acts of tyranny in which George III committed. ... One two bring forth a strong legal argument which was supported by the tyrant acts of George III, secondly to affirm the belief in the natural rights of the people supported by the individual rights which would be received. ... Only being in his thirties when the declaration was drafted is a tremendous accomplishment for such a young congressman. ...
