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Reading and Cancer (1063 words, 3 pages)

Hardly did I ever struggle with reading and comprehending novelties. I labeled myself as a bibliophile who loved reading books and saving them for a second ride. I was not aphilosopher, but when I read I would use all five senses just to put myself in the authors shoes. Around ... Read More

Argument for Studying Literature in Canada (615 words, 2 pages)

Graduating students in Ontario should onlystudy Canadian literature inGrade 12. While good writers exist in all cultures, Ontario students should only study Canadian writers, becausewe need to become more familiar withour past Canadian writers.Three reasons for this arethe need to focus on our own Canadian culture despite being surrounded by ... Read More

How My Adoption Has Changed My Life (577 words, 2 pages)

UC Prompt 1 Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this is sounds like you, then please share your story.About a day after I was born, my birth mom slipped on her ... Read More

Short Story About Montag (715 words, 2 pages)

They Montags read through a long afternoon, Montag kept on readinga page as many as ten times. Montag then opened another book Thatfavorite subject, My self.' He starts to say that Clarisse's favoritesubject wasn't herself. But other people and himself. He believes themen have been dead or long, but he ... Read More

Privileges and Disadvantages of My Personal Identity (605 words, 2 pages)

I am an Asian heterosexual female atheist and a non-native English speaker in the United States. In my opinion, privilege is something people can take advantage of to protect equal rights based on their certain identities such as race, gender and social class. It could be conscious or unconscious. Oppression ... Read More

The Use of Similes in the Poem Barter (197 words, 1 pages)

In Barter, Sara Teasdale compares childrens faces holding wonder to a cup holding something, and creates fanciful affectionate tone in order to suggest that the little things in life make it lovely. This is fitting because childrens faces holding wonder and a cup holding something, both, share the characteristics a) ... Read More

Short Story Dinner Scene (1057 words, 3 pages)

It is a calm, and fine evening. James, who was thinking that he had completed all of his chores, was getting to bed. Suddenly the doorbell rang, so James dashes to open the antique, wooden, door. To his surprise it was the Williams. Then Mr. Williams looks at James bizarrely, ... Read More

Analysis of Death in Story of an Hour (697 words, 2 pages)

Is there a right or wrong way to handle the death of a spouse? InKate Chopin's short story The Story of an Hour'', readers will seeMrs. Mallard as a developing character and see how she handles the deathof her spouse. Mrs. Mallard makes several changes during the course ofthis story. ... Read More

Analyzing Native American Literature (700 words, 3 pages)

Native American literature plays a major role to the American Literature. The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie and Thunderheart by Michael Apted are the few Native American literature that is being taught Americans and possibly to the world. In these literatures, the authors and the ... Read More

Moving to Canada (736 words, 3 pages)

Lao Tzu, ChineseTaoist Philosopher, said that the journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet (Beckford, 2011). The deep meaning of this sentence for me is no matter how far it is, no matter how tough it is, no matter how much time Ispend, Iwould eventually complete the tasks ... Read More

My 2008 Summer: An Holiday That Changed My Life (1308 words, 4 pages)

In June of 2008 I completed my final exams in my junior year of high school. After I took my last test, I was so happy to be done with this year, and then my summer started. It turned out the best and most exciting time of my life because ... Read More

Becoming A Teen Mother (398 words, 2 pages)

On December 8th, 2012 my life had changed forever. I was only seventeenyears old and I had just found out I was going to become a mother. somany things went through my mind. What was my mother going to say, whatwould people at school say, what would my boyfriend say. ... Read More

Advice for Overcoming Judgment and Insecurity (510 words, 2 pages)

If you know who you are, then don't let the hurtful words of othersaffect you! You aren't defined by the insecurities of others''(httpwww.searchquotes.comquotationIfyouknowwhoyouare,thendon'tletthehurtfulwordsofothersaffectyou!Youaren'tdefinedb458168 ) People often judge others without knowing what the reason is forthey're actions. I think everyone especially in their teenage years hassomehow felt criticized by somebody who ... Read More

Short Story Camping Scene (1127 words, 2 pages)

I had been following her for what seemed like forever. Jumping over trickling creeks and ducking under tree limbs, following close behind the footsteps of my big sister. "Are we close yet, because mom and dad should be expecting us back at the campsite before dinner," I questioned, anxious to ... Read More

Theology and Attitudes in The Children of Eve (953 words, 3 pages)

Could Luther's theology be used as additional support for Sachs'attitude towards work as evidenced in The Children of Eve? Would histheology oppose it? Or is there just no way of making a connectionbetween the two works? Work is defined by Oxford dictionaries (2013), as activity involvingmental or physical effort done ... Read More

An Analysis of Enlightenment in Voltaire’s Candide (1078 words, 4 pages)

Enlightenment is the process of enlightening a state introducing new ideas and knowledge, and questioning the past. The Enlightenment in seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe was about becoming and being recognized as an individual gathering, testing and investing information for yourself as opposed to taking it as it is. Apart ... Read More

An Analysis of Love in The Great Gatsby (620 words, 1 pages)

An Analysis of The Great Gatsby Jay Gatsby lived his life with a progressive attitude, he felt as though nothing was impossible. He constantly was attempting to better his life by gaining prominence and wealth in the hopes of achieving his only goal, winning the heart of Daisy Buchanan. The ... Read More

African American Role Models and Education (1173 words, 3 pages)

Things happen for a reason there called "Life Lessons." They' are taught in various situations in the least place you expect them to happen. For me one of the main places was school. As student we look at school as just place to get an education but fail to realize ... Read More

A Relationship With Writing (766 words, 2 pages)

It was a gloomy, regular Monday morning. I was trying really hard to wake up but the rain kept me down. It was dropping so hard from the sky that the rain drops made loud sounds on my window. My room looked pitch black when I woke up at 630 ... Read More

The Central Elements of The Great Gatsby (849 words, 3 pages)

The Great Gatsby is my all-time favorite book. I enjoyed reading this book in high school. This book has very strong characters that make the book so interesting and attractive. There are three main elements of this story that really caught my attention and made me fall in love with ... Read More

Personal Struggles and Being An Adult (790 words, 3 pages)

Out of all people in this world you can trust me when I say I have been through a fair share of struggles. From day one, my life went down the drain and it has not started to go up until recently. There was a point in my life when ... Read More

An Analysis of My Smartmeasure Results (636 words, 3 pages)

Within the first week of classes starting we were assigned an assessment to find out how we learn best and varieties of different skills and attributes. The assessment is called SmarterMeasure. SmarterMeasure breaks down in detail and provides feedback to help improve on low scoring levels. I have three areas ... Read More

In Praise of My Mother (406 words, 1 pages)

Juliaette is the name of my mother. She is one of the most important women in my life. My mother is the one person I look up to the most. She is a very beautiful and strong individual. She is like my own personal super hero with the power of ... Read More

Analysis of Watching TV Makes You Smarter (706 words, 2 pages)

Who would ever think that doing something so simple as sitting infront of a television could make you smart? Certainly not me, but afterreading Steven Johnson's essay, "Watching TV Makes You Smarter", I amstarting to think otherwise. He basis his argument off of the "SleeperCurve", which he claims "...is largely ... Read More

The Symbolism of Colors in the Book Buried Onions by Gary Soto (395 words, 1 pages)

In the book Buried Onions by Gary Soto, Angel wears a blue hat, A blue hat is someone who monitors task completion and others, in charge (the boss). At one point during the story Aunt Dolores tells Eddie to take this pistol and go kill whoever killed her son Jesus, ... Read More

Your Name And Your Identity (705 words, 2 pages)

Names are important in our society because it gives you a sense of identity. If you dont have a name, then who are you? A name describes who you are and who you want to be in todays society. People are often misjudged by the spelling, or the way the ... Read More

Moving In and Moving On With Life (1057 words, 4 pages)

One of the biggest experiences I've had that had a big impact on me wasmoving in with Miguel and Audrey who are one of my friend's dad and stepmom. Although I've only been with them for about eight months I havelearned so much from both like being the bigger man ... Read More

A Reflection on the Importance of an Apology (608 words, 2 pages)

Have you ever refrained from giving someone an apology? Im sure everyone is guilty of that, but unfortunately my scenario is something that has bothered me now for fifteen years. Yes, it has taught me a valuable lesson, but I highly dislike the events surrounding it. Two words could have ... Read More

My Experience with Chickenpox (1295 words, 4 pages)

When I was in primary school, I was infected with chickenpox as a result, my perception about health changed. Prior to be afflicted with the disease, I had never considered my health and had thus far avoided ailments. I first became interested in my health when I had the flue ... Read More

Goals in School (476 words, 2 pages)

Many people have goals. My top three smart goals are to join key club and to get more involved in school actives, get a part time job so that I can save up for my career, and the last reason is to drive to school.First of all, I would like ... Read More

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Published: Monday 28th of October 2013