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The Introvert Pride of Hagar Shipley, the Tragic Hero of The Stone Angel (698 words, 1 pages)

In The Stone Angel, Hagar Shipley, age ninety, tells the story of her life, and in doing so tries to come to terms with how her personal attributes deprived her of joy throughout her life. Raised with the stern virtues of her pioneer ancestors, bestowed upon her through her father, ... Read More

Dr. Josef Mengele the Angel of Death of Auschwitz Concentration Camps (581 words, 1 pages)

Mengele, "The Angel of Death" Dr. Josef Mengele was rightfully named "The Angel of Death" due to his major and infamous involvement in the tragedy of the Auschwitz concentration camps. This so called "doctor" was as different as night and day at any given time. On one side he was ... Read More

Reflections While Reading From the Shahs to Los Angeles (1282 words, 4 pages)

As an Iranian Jew reading the book From the Shahs to Los Angeles written by Saba Soomekh, I was so satisfied with the truth and honesty she put into this book, that I couldnt put down the book. I felt really connected to this book because it talks about three ... Read More

My Reflections While Reading From the Shahs to Los Angeles (1222 words, 4 pages)

As an Iranian Jew reading the book From the Shahs to Los Angeles written by Saba Soomekh, I was extremely satisfied with the truth and honesty she put into this book, that I couldnt put down the book. I felt really connected to this book because it talks about three ... Read More

Reading Places: Comparing the UCLA Powell Library and the West Los Angeles Regional Branch Public Library (2776 words, 9 pages)

Reading was not that common in the last several centuries becausepeople could not afford education or have time dedicated to suchactivity. But as the society progresses, reading has become part ofpeople's daily life. Everyone can read, regardless of one's socialclass, race, age or gender. Because reading has become a widely ... Read More

The Unrealistic, Ideal Love of Angel Clare for Tess in Tess of the d’Urbervilles, a Novel by Thomas Hardy (675 words, 2 pages)

Examine the View Hardy Presents Angel Clare's Love for Tess as Idealistic Rather Than Realistic in this ExtractArguably, Hardy presents Angel Clares love for Tess as an unrealistic, ideal love rather than a realistic love through his use of description to describe Tess. Hardy uses the word phosphorescence which gives ... Read More

The Same Religious Aspects in The Virgin of Guadalupe by Juan Bernadino and Madonna and Child with Two Angels by Fra Filippo Lippi (780 words, 3 pages)

God in The Virgin of Guadalupe and Madonna and Child with Two AngelsBoth The Virgin of Guadalupe by Juan Bernadino and Madonna andChild with Two Angels by Fra Filippo Lippi contain characters that directly correlate with God. Juan Bernadino personally witnessed the vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531 ... Read More

The Battle of Dark and Angelic in the Woman in the Heart of Darkness, a Novel by Joseph Conrad (1882 words, 8 pages)

The Dark vs. Angelic Representation of Women in Heart of DarknessFew women appear in Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness, yet those mentioned in the text are striking and revealing. Conrad develops a juxtaposition with the stark contrast between the two most prominent female characters in the story, Kurtzs African mistress ... Read More

The Drastic Actions of the Government to Prevent Obesity in South Los Angeles in French Fries as Contraband, an Article by Kathy McManus (457 words, 2 pages)

The article French Fries as Contraband by Kathy McManus brings to light how drastic the government will take to prevent obesity from rising from in South LA. In South Central, Los Angeles fast food restaurants have been banned from opening within a 32-square mile area. The reason why they banned ... Read More

A Reflection on the Research of Global Ethics and Political Theories of Los Angeles in the Philosophies Course (836 words, 3 pages)

Research and RelationsIn English 100, we were asked to choose an issue that arises from borders and research the topic, make a claim based upon that issue, and explicate upon it. My English project refers to Los Angeles and the ways that the city puts on display the positive effects ... Read More

A Study of the Scientific and Social Effects of Using Shade Balls in the Los Angeles Water Reservoir (1256 words, 5 pages)

The city of Los Angeles started a media frenzy when it dumped over 96 million "shade balls" into a nearby reservoir on August 10. The idea, championed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, has produced a lively scientific debate among the experts in the field. The balls, black in color and filled ... Read More

A Pursuit of My Goal to Be a Primary Care Physician in South Central Los Angeles (862 words, 3 pages)

I was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. I come from a family of Mexican and Salvadoran immigrants and my community reflects a minority and low-income demographic. Growing up, I noticed the many problems plaguing my community, such as gangs, drugs, and violence. Additionally, poverty and broken families ... Read More

An Analysis of Planned Versus Unplanned Pregnancy in the Poems For My Angel and Stop, Go (1044 words, 4 pages)

When I was choosing which topic to write about in unit one, I decided to analyze planned vs unplanned pregnancy, and how age influences the way a woman feels about her pregnancy. I found that as a woman gets older, and further away from her prime years, the more likely ... Read More

The Decent People in An Angel in Disguise, a Short Story by T.S. Arthur (1098 words, 4 pages)

The world can be such a cruel place. 10 percent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 percent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 percent can be moved in either direction (Susan Sontag). Are there any decent, caring, sympathetic people alive in this world? ... Read More

The Struggle with Identity in Angels in America, a Play by Tony Kushner (1161 words, 4 pages)

The playAngels in America focuses on identity, on how characters self-identify and on how other people understand and judge different identities. Discuss ways in which theproduction amplified or detracted from that discussion. You should make an argument about identity in this production and then support that with at least three ... Read More

The White-African American Achievement Gap in the Research Literature of Robinson, Keith, and Angel L. Harris (934 words, 4 pages)

The review of research literature conducted by Robinson, Keith, and Angel L. Harris identifies various factors that seem to contribute to the White-African American achievement gap. Racial differences in parenting practices seem to account for a significant portion of White-African American achievement gap even after controlling for socioeconomic status. This ... Read More

AIDS and Homosexuality in the Midst of the Reagan Administration in the Play Angels in America by Tony Kushner (1762 words, 6 pages)

Reaganomics in Angels in AmericaThe Reagan era had a huge impact on American politics in the 1980s (during the AIDs epidemic.) President Reagan shaped the political scene in his own image, adopting a conservative stance on many issues, especially homosexuality. To this day, many believe Reagans policies persist, with the ... Read More

A Review of Angel in the House, a Poem by Coventry Patmore (1244 words, 2 pages)

This is an extract from a nineteenth century novel, written in third person from a male perspective. This method of narrative allows the reader to have insight into the way that men in this time would have perceived the female form, as the narrators description of the character of vampire ... Read More

Los Angeles Valley Water-Wars in Chinatown by Roman Polanski (1657 words, 6 pages)

Roman Polanskis Chinatown is a neo-noir film that tells a fictional story of characters who found themselves entrenched in the Los Angeles Valley water wars-these wars were actually taking place and plagued the Los Angeles Valley residents for most of the 20th Century. Before, during, and after the film was ... Read More

The Experiences of Laborers in Los Angeles Garment Shops in Real Women Have Curves, a Movie by Patricia Cardoso (1469 words, 6 pages)

Imagine being contained in a crowded room lacking proper ventilation with hundreds of others. The last time you saw daylight was 10 hours ago. Frantically, you feed fabric through a sewing machine as if competing for Olympic gold. Only in these close quarters, there is no gold to be won. ... Read More

Reducing Car Dependency in Los Angeles as a Solution to Traffic Congestion (399 words, 2 pages)

It is no question that the Los Angeles metropolitan area experiences some of the most traffic congestion in the United States. Anyone who has visited L.A. knows that a five-mile trip can easily turn into a 45-minute ordeal. Americas 2nd-largest metro area has the most congestion overall, the second most ... Read More

The Legendary Battle of Gettysburg in The Killer Angels, a Novel by Michael Shaara (1628 words, 5 pages)

The Killer Angels is a historical novel that gives insight of what it was like to be at the battle of Gettysburg, one of the most influential battles ever fought in the history of the United States. The battle was fought between the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army ... Read More

Joe Pitt’s Role in the Show Angels in America (378 words, 2 pages)

Joe Pitt plays a really important role in Angels in America. The character goes through an internal struggle during the play. Married to Harper, Joe has affairs with other homosexual males which does not go well with the society. Besides that, raised to think homosexuality is a sin he fights ... Read More

How the Watts Riots on August 11, 1956 in Los Angeles Affected History (2230 words, 12 pages)

The Watts Riots- A RetellingThe United States of America land of the free, the brave, the independent, the intellectually and ethnically diverse, and reputable in all its glory for protecting liberty at home and political freedom abroad. Unfortunately, that infamous protection only stretched so far. Ever since the first African ... Read More

An Analysis of the Criticism of Lee Siegel of Angels in America (869 words, 4 pages)

Angels in America Second-Rate Work or Masterpiece?Its nearly impossible to name an HIVAIDS related work that hasnt been met with unanimous praise by those outside the religious right wing. Lee Siegels review of Angels in America, however, takes a strong stance against both the play and its HBO production. While ... Read More

The Rampart Scandal and Corruption Within the Los Angeles Police Department (3599 words, 12 pages)

AbstractThe Rampart scandal was a major case that involved corruption within the Los Angeles Police department. The scandal lasted over the course of several years, and resulted in the Federal government having to oversee the LAPD for a period of 5 years. Many victims of the scandal had their lives ... Read More

The Portrayal of the Three Main Out-Group Biases in Angel Gracia’s Film From Prada to Nada: Stereotyping, Prejudices, and Ethnocentrism (794 words, 3 pages)

Even though we may live in a melting pot it doesnt mean that all these various cultures combine. Everyone has a set of beliefs and values that they hold, which makes everyone unique the same is said about cultures and how they can impact our lives. The movie I watched ... Read More

The Major Contributors to the Economy of Hollywood and Los Angeles (3285 words, 10 pages)

If you were to ask any particular person on the street What are some of the major cities in the World?, one of them would most likely be Los Angeles or Hollywood. With todays society who idolize celebrities, fame, and entertainment, its simple to see why Los Angeles film industry ... Read More

The Cruelty in the United States Prisons in Iron Jawed Angels, a Movie by Katja von Garnier (621 words, 2 pages)

The movie Iron Jawed Angles was set between 1912 and 1920 and this time period was nearing the end of the womens suffrage movement. In 1916 the NWP lead by Alice Paul broke from NAWSA, and was more aggressive in its actions. In 1917 the US went to war and ... Read More

The Description of an Angel in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, a Short Story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (883 words, 3 pages)

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings In the short story A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez the main character is described in many different ways how he acts, what he looks like, and what others say or think about him. How a character is ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013