During the end of my freshman year I had received an email asking if I could attend a tryout to see if I would make the team that would be heading over to Europe to play soccer. When my mom told me that I had to go to soccer I asked her why, she said … Read more
Overcoming Hardships Many people experience hardships within their lives, while some struggle to adapt to the circumstances, others conquer the odds of the situation. In Margaret Lawrence’s The Other Side of the Bridge, Arthur Dunn overcomes his hardships by showcasing forgiveness and achieving self-worth. Ultimately these factors help Arthur to overcome certain hardships and to … Read more
Imagine having your best friend, someone who is always there for you and understands you, taken away. Dogs have been on the battlefield throughout history. They began by attacking enemies, to today where they are like detectors finding bombs. No doubt about it, that military dogs save human lives on the battlefield, if it is … Read more
As feminism values grow more popular in the modern world, more young girls are taught to dress for themselves, rather than in ways society suggests they should dress. Hannah Berry, a former student at Wright State University, analyzed two shoe ads and their effect on the ways society suggests young girls should dress. She argues … Read more
Technology and its Effect on Modern Relationships “Monogamy isn’t realistic” (Trainwreck) is a recurring theme in Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance. Ansari’s argument is that with the ever growing influence of technology in modern relationships/dating it is ridiculous to expect you and/or your partner to remain monogamous. Here enters the idea of monogamish relationships; “the couple … Read more
In different countries, there are children that are illiterate. Some parents cannot afford an education for themselves or their children. In India, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Brazil and other countries, three quarters of adults are illiterate. In fact, having the opportunity to read and write is beneficial towards one’s social and economic life. Being able to read … Read more
Fisher Price’s Musical Walking Lion is designed to help children 6 months to 36 months of age into actually taking their first steps as well as to steady their steps at the beginning of their journey into walking. This Musical Walking Lion provides a variety of benefits parents will get from their child from buying … Read more
I watched Eve’s Bayou, it was the only movie I could get my hands on since I am not in the United States. I’ve watched it before but it was different watching it with a purpose and a structured thought process. What type of dramatic structure does the film have – linear, episodic or thematic? … Read more
The story is about Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. He always sat in his counting-house, friendless and alone. He was not generous with his money. The coldness inside him froze his old face. He carried the coldness with him always, wherever he went. It made his office cold in the summer, and it was even … Read more
I felt the stock of my bow while I was sitting in the blind. Frost had already began to form where I rubbed it off seconds ago. I looked through the small window at the everlasting snow. “Wait, was that a deer moving along those trees? ” I asked myself. It looked more like a … Read more
In this assignment, I will critically evaluate 8 research articles relevant to my topic of “Do gender, culture, and age groups influence the way society acts as a described by the bystander effect”? Bystander Intervention in a Crime: The Effect of a Mass-media Campaign Leonard Bickman, 1975 Two studies were performed in order to investigate … Read more
There were plenty of music coming out and showing up in the 1960’s. It was time; time for a new form of music, a new sound, it was time for a revolution. There was all types of music being played and new music being formed. There were all sorts of bands playing different kinds of … Read more
Everyone has a mindset, whether it is a fixed mentality, or a growth mentality. Mindset is defined as an attitude, and a growth mindset is believing that “… intelligence is not simply a static trait that they inherently possess or lack to a certain degree, but something that can be grown and enhanced over time … Read more
“In any case, Niss Moses (once again) raises a ruckus on this score, asking why we don’t have a corresponding word for young whiteys who play blackeys’ games and generally manifest a desire to be blacks. Well, Niss Moses, if this were a common phenomenon, we most assuredly would have such a word, but it … Read more
Finding one’s identity can be a strenuous task, seemingly impossible at times in a world where many people live dependently on others. Joy Kogawa, a proud Japanese Canadian and the author of the award winning novel Obasan and its bestselling sequel Emily Kato (formerly Itsuka), is no stranger to the constant search for identity and … Read more
Homer wrote one of the greatest and earliest literary works, the Odyssey around the eight-century BCE. The Odyssey provides us with a lens through which we examine Greek society around eight hundred BCE. Prevalent themes including, Greek hospitality, their attitudes towards the afterlife, and their relationship of gods and man are all present in the … Read more
The Paper Fan is a piece of art that in its time has been in the presence of princesses, ninjas, and college students. Taking on several roles both in an imaginary and reality. Each experience aging the paper that stretched across bamboo frame. Opening it reveals a water color and ink print covering the face … Read more
Text Response: War Poetry Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen and Homecoming by Bruce Dawe are about the disaster of war, yet they speak of different wars with different mindsets of the soldiers. In the following essay I discuss the history behind the poems, the poetic devices that Owen and Dawe used. Each poem … Read more
Discussing why? How do you get to that assumption ? Quantify that! –familys-events Affect: In the Finish vs Heartbreak advertisement, a consumer is to feel nostalgia from harder times through the stimuli of messy bowls full of comfort food and events such crying watching tv. This will all allow a consumer to decide if they … Read more
In article 31 of the Refugee Convention, Asylum Seekers are stated to have a right to enter a country in seek of Asylum. Approximately 35-50 people are granted refugee status in Australia, all of which are from offshore detention centres. These are Australia’s offshore detention centres. The first is a well-known centre of Australia, Christmas … Read more
“The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien, brings to light the psychological impact of what soldiers experience during times of war. We learn that the effects of traumatic events weigh heavier on the minds of men than all of the provisions and equipment they shouldered. Wartime truly tests the human body and mind, to the … Read more
Holden Caufield, the protagonist of J. D. Salinger’s iconic coming of age novel, cycles through various emotional states towards people, places, items, and events throughout the story. However, most of his feelings can be categorized under the umbrellas of either contentment or dissatisfaction. For most of the novel, he exists in a state of deep … Read more
Badge Requirements: At least two of the three Pre-writing challenges. One critique and your final greenlighted submission. Lead at least one Between the Lines (BTL) discussion of a Mentor Text for every three Genre or Three Draft Badge, including the Mentor Text you critiqued, your critique of that text and the Socratic questions and launch … Read more
Throughout this novel, there were many instances where tight-knit communities and relationships were tested. It is very obvious that the main focus of this book is revolved around loyalty. There were many obstacles that were thrown at the characters, and it showed just how loyal they were to the people around them. The biggest two … Read more
The song “All I Want” by Kodaline refers to Holden’s feelings toward Phoebe near the end of the book. For example, when Holden is delusional, he thinks he is going to die of pneumonia and says, “… so finally what I figured I’d do, I figured I’d better sneak home and see her, in case … Read more
James Nickel is the author of “Mathematics: Is God Silent?” He was born and raised on a farm in Dinuba, California. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and his master’s degree in education. He spent most of the late 70’s and 80’s teaching mathematics at a high school in Australia and Hawaii. During those … Read more
Tampering with Human Nature “Nature is like art; there are always those elements you want to change.” In the science fiction story, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, Charlie had always wanted to be intelligent, and he did with a special operation. People today are trying to figure out how this story could become a … Read more
Using Humor to Cope Humor, sometimes used as a coping mechanism, to avoid the truth, or simply make light of a difficult situation. The use of humour by some can result in emotions being suppressed, never being allowed to reach the surface. Within the book “In a World Created by a Drunk God” by Hayden … Read more
In February 1938, during the Great Depression, Our Town opened on Broadway, Tappen Wilder in the afterword states, “in spite of mixed reviews when the box-office opened Saturday morning there were 26 people in line; the line continued all day, the police had to close it for ten minutes so the audience could get into … Read more
In House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski it discusses the experiences everyone endures once entering the house, although the people that enter the house are primarily males as the reader I become part of the book. Resembling to the characters we all symbolize something different, however by the end the characters all become interconnected by … Read more
While reading The House of the Scorpion the reader sees that this book’s moral dilemma is being hated because he is different. The House of the Scorpion is about a boy clone named Matteo Alacran. In the book Matt faces numerous issues in his life do to the fact that he’s a clone. People have … Read more
Insanity is a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction. It is when one does something out of the ordinary; yet feels as though it is justified. These perspectives of insanity are likewise portrayed in literature. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger examines the behaviour and relationships of … Read more
Given that the Shiji is a framework for China’s early imperial political thought, it can be used to demonstrate the influence of women on politics during the rule of the Han dynasty. Empress Lu, in particular, is a key component to the understanding of these roles, since she was the only woman who reigned for … Read more
In America, college is perceived as one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Since elementary school, students are taught so that they can one day attend to a good college. However, the question is: is college the best option? Many would say that it is, including authors David Leonhardt of … Read more
In Sherman Alexie’s story “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, he explores the challenging life of two Native American Indian men named Victor and Thomas on the reservation. The story communicates the childhood memories, relationships, and cultural aspects of Thomas and Victor’s life in Spokane (an Indian Reservation). In this story, Victor … Read more
Thank you, Niveet, for that lovely introduction. It’s a pleasure to be with all of you tonight at the 24 Karat Club of Southern California. This organization shares many of the values and visions of the American Gem Society, such as a commitment to excellence and business ethics. Al Woodhill, who was our executive director … Read more
Salt is what the brine shrimp need to hatch. Without salt the brine shrimp won’t be able to hatch or stay alive long. My question ‘Which water will the brine shrimp thrive the best in with with the different amounts of salinity? ‘ These next paragraphs are some of the information on brine shrimp. For … Read more
The commercial that makes you laugh is good, but the commercial that hits you right in the “feels” is the one that you remember. Everyone can easily recognize the sad music that plays during the animal cruelty commercial. The hurting, sad eyes of the puppies and kitties stare into your soul and scratch your heart. … Read more
Tam arguing that pirates and explorers are the same. Some reasons that shows they are alike is simply, how society has portrayed them how we think and how movie/book show that pirates are evil and manipulative and explorers are brilliant and heroic. Another reason they are alike is there greed, there has been many times … Read more
Food deserts are defined as areas of relatively poor access to healthy and affordable food. This phenomenon is thought to be a factor in the different dietary health outcomes, like heart disease and obesity, which exist between socioeconomic classes. Even though food deserts can refer to the literal dearth of food, most studies consider “differential … Read more
Have you ever felt like the underdog? Have you been treated like you were less than a person? Well take a lesson or two from Freak the Mighty. Our main characters, Max and Kevin, are a dynamic duo. We have Max, the Mighty, who is considered to be the stupid and strong youth that is … Read more
Education plays a vital in society. It is one of the key fundamentals for societal growth and development. It is forever evolving for the better of mankind. With its development come some concerns about its progress. Progress in content of, the education provided the materials necessary in classes, school code and many more. One concern … Read more
In the story “The Backdraft of Technology” Stephanie Alaimo and Mark Koester indicated the many disadvantages of technology in our society. Although there are many advantages to advance technology; Alaimo and Koester still warn the readers about the negative effects of technology in the present time and the future. They strictly blame corporations for bringing … Read more
A few months ago, a Harvard senior named Reina Gattuso wrote a column in the school newspaper. It described her crummy night of drunken sex with a couple of men she didn’t know. “I have so much to drink my memory becomes dark water,” she wrote. She freely admitted that she consented. Enthusiastically. And that … Read more
My most significant accomplishment was being first chair trumpet. When I first started playing trumpet in fifth grade, I was terrible at it. I started practicing more in middle school, but I still wasn’t progressing much. I then started taking lessons during sixth grade and learned that my mouth position was very wrong. My lesson … Read more
Social determinants of health are the environmental conditions people are born, worship, learn, live, work, play, and age that affect a wide range of quality-of-life, health, functioning, and risks. Conditions (e. g. , social, economic, and physical) in these various environments and settings (e. g. , school, church, workplace, and neighborhood) have been referred to … Read more
The novels “Mister Pip” by Lloyd Jones and “The Kite Runner” by Khlaed Hosseini reveal that identity is revealed when confronted with overwhelming obstacles. It is through a series of unfortunate events, such as death and factors relating to culture and time, that the protagonists, Amir and Matilda begin their road to self discovery. Following … Read more
Totally Fetch “On Wednesdays we wear pink. ” Most teenage girls would catch this popular Mean Girls reference. This pretty pink picture features the four main characters from the Paramount movie Mean Girls. The image focuses on Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan). Her three friends, Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, are surrounding her fixing … Read more
Chapter 1 The five aspects are a quester, a place to go, a reason to go there, challenges on the way there, a real reason to go there. A young man named J. Gatsby. He is extremely wealthy, but is lonely because he lost the woman he loved. A place to go: Gatsby uses his … Read more
“It would be comforting to have something to look up to. Instead, the walls are bare. They have been freshly painted pale blue. An anxious color. Anxiety is blue; failure, grey. He knows those shades. ” This short phrase describes the anxiety level Conrad Jarrett has towards his self being. Throughout the novel there are … Read more
It was thought only planarians can regrow their spines, however, it turns out that some humans could also perform this feat. This was done by a hero back in the times of the ancient Greeks. Telemachus, the protagonist of Telechamy (the first four books of The Odyssey by Homer), was introduced as a victim for … Read more
“As I write this, in November 1971, people are dying in East Bengal from lack of food, shelter, and medical care” Singer stated. (Pojman 759) Peter Singer is an ethical and political philosophy that is well known for his founding movement of modern animal rights. (Peter Singer) Moreover, he believed that people who are suffering … Read more
Pride can be a very powerful thing. It can be very good in helping build self esteem but, too much pride will cause harm to his/her self or others close to them. In Sophocles play, Antigone, the Characters Creon and Antigone show very distinct types of pride which put them in very unpleasant situations. Creons … Read more
Looking for Lovedu: A Woman’s Journey Through Africa is a riveting story about Ann Jones’s journey through Africa. Throughout the novel, Ann Jones’s mentions the “Western World’s view on Africa. Not only do most westerners have a negative view on Africa, but a completely misunderstood point of view on Africa. Africa is a beautiful continent … Read more
Looking over the side all I seen were clouds and ocean. The water looked so beautiful from up that high. I could see birds flying in and out of the clouds from underneath of us. After a while I saw the island, palm trees covered it and the beaches were by far the best scenery. … Read more
Do you like bathing in the sun? Going out and getting a nice tan? Of course mostly everyone likes going out into the warm sun, but going out without sunscreen is a bit risky. Tanning is one of the main causes of our countries skin cancer epidemic. People should learn the many risks and dangers … Read more
“That anyone could father a child, but a real man chooses to be a dad,” – J. Sterling. Hugh Garner’s short story, ‘The Father’, can closely relate to this quote with the protagonist John Purcell who chooses to dismay his fatherly duties of relating to and taking care of his only child, Johnny, and instead … Read more
“Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. ” These iconic song lyrics are from the chart-topping musical Oklahoma!. This musical introduced, the now idolized, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein (Brockett pg. 462). Rogers and Hammerstein wrote the musical, in hopes of making it on Broadway. Instead, they wrote a musical that started the … Read more
In the fifth and fourth centuries Rome’s tyrannical rule was defeated, and an aristocracy of patricians became the ruling class. The common people, the plebeians, had been weakened in society after the King’s defeat, but to meet the demands of the people, Tribunes were put into power as the heads of the plebeians. Up until … Read more
The beginning of Mathabane’s literary career sparked a hunger when he came across a book titled “Black Boy, Richard Wright’s searing autobiography” in the Quincy College library. (Mathabane 3-78) This led him to read just about all the books written by black authors. In turn, this spark stood dimly lit until he arrived at Dowling … Read more
August 20, 1989 Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez were brutally murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion, with no lead suspects at the time. Lyle and Erik Menendez were reported to be the first witnesses at the crime scene, not yet considered suspects because of their physically altered states of mind. At 21 and 18 years … Read more
Believe it or not the Electronic Cigarette has been around for a long time, like since the 1960s. However, in 2013 electronic cigarette became a hot item and had many new smokers and regular tobacco users switching to this new way of smoking. This new found technology even has a new term, individuals no longer … Read more
Defeat, something that you experience when you lose something, whether it is that you lose someone dear to you, lose in a contest or a game, or lose a battle that was hard fought for, but there are different ways to look at it. To embrace defeat is to realize that your actions were immoral … Read more
The sun was slowly setting from its rightful place in the sky, soon bringing the night sky over the metropolitan city of Novastoke. The city was very lively on a daily basis always leaving people with something to do and never allowing boredom to exist. Isaac walked with his hands in his pockets as he … Read more
Significance of pertussis Pertussis is an important communicable disease in which we must be aware of, it is exceedingly contagious. The main sign that one portrays when this disease is present is uncontained aggressive coughing, which can lead to difficulty in breathing to some individuals. Whooping cough is also another name for pertussis mainly because … Read more
Deception, whether it is used for good or for evil is the method of choice that many figures use to manipulate others in order to get one’s way. Many characters in the Tragedy of Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, unconsciously make choices based upon deception and logical tricks, setting themselves up in order to be … Read more
I’ve always looked for a meaning or purpose that could connect with my life, but how can a 17 year old boy decipher and discover such a thing on his own? A possibility can be found through ways of expressing passion to the public. Such as movies, songs, poems, or even a piece of art. … Read more
‘Warm bodies’ is a zombie movie based on Isaac Marion’s novel. This particular zombie movie that was themed ‘black romance’ is really unique. In the post-apocalyptic universe, the surviving humans have isolated themselves in a safe place in the city, but outside there are many mumbling and shuffling zombies that are still in the human … Read more
“Books are uniquely portable magic,” Stephen King wrote in On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. I quite agree with this view. In retrospect, the genres of books which I read gradually varied as of aged. Additionally, those books which I have read, broadened my horizon and improved my comprehension ability to some degree. When … Read more
The sky is illuminated by the sun, only the size of our moon this far out. The red dust swirls with a gust of wind and your movements are slowed by the weight of your spacesuit. Your progress across the barren desert toward the compound that houses the plants you and your companions need to … Read more
“The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passions, it’s possible to achieve the American dream. ” This famous saying by Tommy Hilfiger portrays the perfect definition of what the American dream represents. The American dream may have a different meaning to a variety of people; however to … Read more
Sailing is one of the only things that I have done since I was little. Ballet, I did that for a while, and then skipped that. My obsession with fashion designing, however, definitely grew out of it. Dora the Explorer, well, it would be weird if I still liked that. We still sail, and I … Read more
I had one major time in my life when I overcame adversity. I faced adversity at the end of my summer of my 8th grade year. It was my own personal nightmare. High school. For some people the start of high school is an exciting new change in their life. This story was very different … Read more
I personally disagree that young teens should be sentenced life in prison without parole, because their teenage brains haven’t reach the maturity level like adults. They will not have the help they need to become a changed man behind bars. No whatsoever education will be provided for them once their incarcerated. Majority of the Juveniles … Read more
Tim Burton has enthralled the people of today with his movies such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and Big Fish. By just looking at one scene in any of Burton’s films, one can see that Burton makes films more than just a film. Burton not only makes the movies thought provoking and … Read more
While most schools and households have peanuts in their homes and schools. Most people do not know the severe risk that could harm someone else around you. A book written by Doctor Michael C. Young states that food allergies affect eight percent of children under three and six to eleven percent of school age children, … Read more
The Swiffer Duster “Are you listening, Morty? ” commercial is great in many ways. There is an obvious appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos, which many ads are unable to establish any of let alone all of them, and they are presented in a natural, flowing fashion. The stars of the commercial, Lee and Morty … Read more
I grew up in Saigon, Vietnam. I lived in a place where it can be considered the borderline between the city and the countryside. We didn’t have a distinct suburban area, just city and not-city basically. Growing up there offered me a lot of unique experiences. I got to enjoy the comfort of living in … Read more
The story “Woman Hollering Creek” is about a woman named Cleofilas, a lover of telenovelas, who married a man named Juan Pedro Martinez Sanchez. At first, Cleofilas thought her life would be perfect and follow the same structure such as the telenovelas she watched once she married a man. However, it was the exact opposite … Read more
Mr. Hopper, a man who was a minister in a village in a town of Milford, somewhere in England. He was usually the person who would always be leading citizens, looked up to by everyone, including civil authorities. Of course, everyone knew Mr. Hooper in town. Every Sunday the whole village went to church. This … Read more
The initial impression of The Death of Ivan Ilyich leads the reader to believe the story is about a lonely man facing the solitude and futility of death. A closer look at Leo Tolstoy’s materpiece reveals a more sprititual interpretation that focuses on the dangers of chasing after the facade associated with fame and fortune. … Read more
When you’re on the road, the last thing you want to worry about is an accident. Furthermore, the last vehicle you’d want to get in a car accident with is a truck. Truck collisions can happen to anyone. No one is exempt. Whether you’re a teacher with Boone County Schools, an official with the City … Read more
The silver, jewel incrusted Viking- themed vase designed by George Paulding Farnham for Tiffany & Co. , especially for the Pan American Exposition of 1901 in Buffalo, New York stands alone in a centrally located glass case in the American Silver Gallery located on the fourth floor of the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, … Read more
Adaptation’s Versatile Influence on Perception When one adapts to a new environment or lifestyle, one gains a new perspective, thus leaving the old one behind. In Susan Faludi’s text, “The Naked Citadel,” soldiers willingly adapting to a sexist and violent way of living. These soldiers are trained to act and think a certain way, as … Read more
There are so many different social issues in the world. Some of them are already old-fashioned, but others still exist. They are a part of people’s lives and society as a whole. A lot of people suffer from them in certain ways. That is why it is essential to let people all over the world … Read more
The last time I remember something as huge as starting in high school was having to move to Oregon from Alaska, but for better or for worse, here I am, attempting to make my mark on this big blue Earth. However, Highschool was never always just peaches, cream, rainbows and unicorns. If I’m to be … Read more
Ne-Yo is an American R&B singer and songwriter, he has many hits that are mostly based and talking about love. Love has many definitions — but the one that stands out most and is in his songs is that love is being completely fascinated and almost obsessed with someone or something. Ne-Yo seems to think … Read more
Uncontrolled Emotions and Their Consequences The plays Trifles by Susan Glaspell and Oedipus the King by Sophocles illustrate how uncontrolled emotions, such as fear, anger, embarrassment and can lead to bad consequences, including impulsive actions, destroying lives, and ultimately death. When reading these plays, the reader sees how detrimental negative emotions can be when it … Read more
In study hall, I was reading my Into The Woods script, trying to memorize song lines because the show was coming up. November 19th was weeks away, but it seemed as if it were tomorrow. Practices were full of performing known scenes in the newly constructed choir room and songs were struggled through in the … Read more
The novel Witch and Wizard: The Kiss is very thrilling and James Patterson and Jill Dembowski deliver another exciting story in the fourth-book of the series, and continue the saga of Witch and Wizard. Wisty Allgood, one of the main protagonists in the story, is a rebellious seventeen-year old young lady who is of tall … Read more
David Rosenhan is known for the classic, yet controversial study “On Being Sane in Insane Places” of progress within the mental health field. Rosenhan’s study (1973) of eight people with no previous history of mental illness were admitted at various mental hospitals in America and complained of individual symptoms (auditory illusions, e. g. , ‘thud’). … Read more
Mustafa Hafezzada A Renewed Drive (Historical Site Report #2) The Getty Villa, located in Pacific Palisades, is by far the museum that resonates with me the most. From the artwork to the building itself, I’m in love. I went with a childhood friend of mine because I had an extra ticket and I coerced him … Read more
The Aulos was found during the Neolithic Period in ancient Greece. The Neolithic Period was from 6800 to 3200 BC. During this period pottery and animals were introduced to the people in Ancient Greece. The main things that happened in the Neolithic Period were climate stabilization and settlements. The economy was getting settled because people … Read more
Six scientists were chosen to see which one had made the greatest contribution to our current understanding of the atom’s structure. Our knowledge of an atom’s appearance and structure have evolved from years and years of development and contribution from many different scientists. Scientist Ernest Rutherford had been the best contributor to the understanding of … Read more
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles has strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”- Walt Disney. Grit is the perseverance, passion and creativity of a person. Walt Disney was … Read more
Statement of intent: Thave done a formal writing piece of the Kite Runner to show what I know about this novel, and to show some of the ideas in the text that are represented by cruel and kind behaviour. (Analyse how cruel or kind behaviour was used to show one or more ideas in the … Read more
Writing has never been easy for me. In school, I have always had good grades. Some subjects came naturally like biology, history, and even math. Over time I have learned, that writing is a process. It takes patience and skill. Ever since writing my first major paper in the eighth grade, I gained a better … Read more
An aggressive prison behavioural subculture that focuses on masculinity and the assertion of dominance determines the experiences and behaviour of men in prison. An examination of the underlying factors that lead to heightened masculinity in an all-male prison reveals an atmosphere of hostility that subsequently influences the experiences of incarcerated males. This essay will discuss … Read more
It is the feeling of butterflies in a person’s stomach. It is the person one dreams about every night. It is that one person on someone’s mind, who makes him or her forget about everything and everyone around him or her. Love is a dangerous drug, and can often take one out of reality, or … Read more
Have you visited a national park? Do you ever walk around and enjoy nature? You can thank a man named John Muir. John Muir was a naturalist who can be known as “The Father of Our National Parks”. He helped preserve many of our national parks that we see today. John Muir and his love … Read more