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The Danger of Pride and Discontentment in Guy de Maupassant’s The Necklace (461 words, 2 pages)

The Necklace Theme PaperThe Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant, tells of a woman's character flaws that inevitably ruin her. The theme, which surfaces throughout the fiction, is the danger of pride and discontentment. This storys theme breaks down into three major parts Madame Loisels jealousy and her prideful mindset, the ... Read More

An Analysis of The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connel (1073 words, 5 pages)

For the interactive adaption of a story into a game, the short story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connel was chosen. A classic story read by many students in high school, it is the story of a well-traveled hunter, Rainsford, who becomes trapped on an island off the coast ... Read More

Social Identity and the “Us Versus Them Mentality Throughout the Rwandan Genocide (1625 words, 5 pages)

The social identity and the us vs. them mentality were clearly seen throughout the Rwandan genocide. In this piece, I chose to incorporate quotes from two sources, Machete Season by Jean Hatzfeld and the article titled Hotel Rwanda Portrays Hero Who Fought Genocide. In addition to the four quotes in ... Read More

A Discussion on Iodine Supplements and the Dangers of the Use of Iodine Supplements (1306 words, 6 pages)

Food SupplementsDietary supplements are non-food substances taken to increase their dietary intake of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids (Zimmermann, 2007 p.1864). They are intended to offer nutrients that may not be consumed in large quantities such as fiber, fatty acid, minerals, or amino acids among other substances that have ... Read More

A Criminal Case Analysis of a Case Involving Arresting a Suspect After a Crime is Committed and the Suspect Becomes the Defendant (591 words, 3 pages)

Criminal CaseIt involves arresting a suspect after a crime is committed and the suspect becomes the defendant in this case. The defendant is released if the prosecution does not file charges or if he bail. If none of this happens, the defendant stays in jail, and taken to court afterwards. ... Read More

A Discussion on the Dangers of Music Censorship (1398 words, 5 pages)

Censorship reflects a societys lack of confidence in itself said an Associate Justice of the United States, Potter Stewart (Stewart). Censorship has been around since there was the ability to express ones self. Censorship by definition is the act of suppression of words, images, or ideas that are considered offensive. ... Read More

An Experiment Showing the Movements of the Human Body while Dancing (647 words, 2 pages)

During the fourth laboratory of the semester, the shoulders, hands, pelvis, and iliopsoas were intensely engaged in the body. The class activities were primarily completed with a partner, for each individual needed to work off of another person. This laboratory involved constant contact with another human body I was rolled ... Read More

The Example of the Development of Dance Style and Technique in Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring (421 words, 2 pages)

Martha Grahams Appalachian Spring is a prime example of the development of dance style and technique through the ages of history. This spectacle of truly modern dance depicts new choreographic measures that prove that human life and expression can be demonstrated in nearly any way, shape, or form that the ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Dance Performed by Shantala Shivalingappa (703 words, 3 pages)

Shantala Shivalingappa graced the stage with commemorations and poems from her native India. The performer practices the art of Kuchipudi, a variation of classical Indian dance that focuses on rhythmically and abstractly conveying a greater message. Shivalingappa spent the evening worshipping various gods of Indian culture and telling stories of ... Read More

An Experiment Showing the Movements of the Skeletal System while Dancing (646 words, 2 pages)

During the third laboratory of the semester, the human skeleton was the focus, with an emphasis on specific bones like the skull, spine, thorax, and jaw. Although I missed the actual laboratory, I completed each activity in Body Stories relating to the days that the laboratory utilized. The activities basically ... Read More

The Life and Work of Angela Isadora Duncan, a Pioneer of Modern Dance (1979 words, 6 pages)

On May 26, 1877, Angela Isadora Duncan was born to Joseph Duncan and his second wife Mary Isadora Gray. She was the youngest of four children, who soon after her birth was raised without a father. Her mother divorced him in 1880, a very courageous feat for a young woman ... Read More

The Message Embedded in Black Girl: Linguistic Play, a Play by Camille Brown & Dancers (732 words, 3 pages)

Camille Brown Dancers performed three very profound works on stage this week. Race and the adversity related to it were the evenings focitopics seemingly unfamiliar to the majority of white audience members. This essay will focus on Browns second piece, Black Girl Linguistic Play, and its very powerful messages. Though ... Read More

The Elements That Sets Apart the Works of the Mark Morris Dance Group (901 words, 3 pages)

The famous Mark Morris Dance Group performed four major pieces, each with smaller sequences inside of them. All of these were very thought provoking Morris really knows how to convey a story or message through movement. Some of the pieces were comical, others simply joyous. Every element of the stage ... Read More

Africa and Europe have always been two continents that contrast with one another in every way possible, from their traditions to their natives skin color. The former holds an oppressive history of chaos that was caused by the latter. The two lands are seldom considered similar. However, in the realm ... Read More

The Role That Dance Played in the African History and Culture (1338 words, 5 pages)

Since the beginning of the slave trade in the eighteenth century, dance has been an integral part of life for those with African roots. This tradition has spread across the United States as emancipated blacks established themselves as legitimate citizens. From dancing on slave ships to maintain good physical health ... Read More

A Review of the Lucky Plush Dance Company’s Performance of Cinderbox 2.0 (954 words, 3 pages)

The Lucky Plush dance company graced the stage with their innovative and abstract performance of Cinderbox 2.0, a work that explores reality television and the anxiety of hyper-networked America. Although the term dance theatre has been mentioned in readings and lectures, never before has the literal combination of dance and ... Read More

An Experiment Showing the Change of Facial Expressions and Body Posture while Dancing (487 words, 2 pages)

During the first laboratory of the semester, structure, posture, weight, alignment, and attitude were the foci. The class was filled with individual and partner activities that encompassed the important facts about the body described in the book. Exercises involving the change of facial expressions and body posture, the focus on ... Read More

The Ballet Career of the Avant-Garde Modern Dancer Merce Cunningham (504 words, 2 pages)

Merce Cunningham was a pioneer himself in the always-evolving and still present era of modern dance. He strongly believed that dance is an artistic outlet that does not require profound meaning. This new wave of experimentalism that he pioneered with some other colleagues highlighted the ideology of art for arts ... Read More

Competitiveness as a Driving Force in the American Revolution, Michael Jordan’s Basketball Career, and in the Novel Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrad (567 words, 2 pages)

A highly competitive attitude is necessary for success. This has been exemplified throughout the American Revolution in which the American colonies persistence helped them defeat the British. Michael Jordans successful basketball career also demonstrates why ambition is needed for achieving success. Finally, Laura Hillenbrads award winning novel, Unbroken, illustrates how ... Read More

The Importance of Teachers During the American Revolution, in the Basketball Career of Michael Jordan, and in the Novel, The Blind Side by Michael Oher (604 words, 2 pages)

When left alone and allowed to do things their own way, people do not accomplish as much as they would if they had intelligent mentors. Individuals need teachers to guide them in the correct paths to success. This was demonstrated in the American Revolution when Marquis De Lafayette's training greatly ... Read More

Examples of How Success Cannot Be Disastrous in the Revolutionary War, and in the Lives of Bill Gates and Michael Jordan (508 words, 2 pages)

Success cannot be disastrous. There are many examples that show how success cannot be disastrous. One example would be the Revolutionary War. An additional example would be Bill Gates. Finally, Michael Jordan is also a great example of how success cannot be disastrous. First, the Revolutionary War was a struggling ... Read More

The Dangers of the Influenza Virus (996 words, 5 pages)

INFLUENZA FLUIntroductionInfluenza also known as Spanish flu is one of the highly contagious viral infections that normally attacks the respiratory system especially the throat, nose and the lungs. In fact, this kind of viral infection is very dangerous and can easily claim human life within the very shortest time possible. ... Read More

Characteristics of DDT (an Insecticidal Chemical) and Dangers Associated With It (1013 words, 4 pages)

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, otherwise known as DDT, is a tasteless, colorless, and mostly odorless chemical known for its powerful insecticidal properties that combats human diseases and crop pests. DDT has to phenyl groups with chlorines attached to them. These phenyl groups are connected by an ethane that has three chlorines attached to ... Read More

The Risks and Dangers of Sweatshops in 1911 (1426 words, 5 pages)

Sweatshops and factories during the twenty first century are not near as dangerous as sweatshops in the year of 1911 mostly due to the advances, procedures, regulations, administrations, and laws to protect workers that have been created since the fire of 1911. The newspaper published by the New York Times ... Read More

A Research on the Lost Boys, a Group of Sudanese Children Who Walked 1,000 Miles to Avoid the Bloodshed of the Second Sudanese Civil War (834 words, 4 pages)

Death TrekLost Boys of Sudan Research PaperThe Lost Boys, a large group of Sudanese children who were forced to walk approximately 1,000 miles away from their villages in the hopes of avoiding bloodshed, were the result of the Second Sudanese civil war, lasting from 1980s-2004. They got the name the ... Read More

The Dangers of Being Consumed by Materialistic Wealth in Dreiser’s Sister Carrie (4426 words, 17 pages)

American society has always upheld the idea of achieving the American Dream as a sign of success in life and as an easy means to achieve happiness. However, does achieving success through materialistic wealth truly make humans happy? Are there unforeseen consequences as a result of being so focused on ... Read More

The Dangers of Buying Counterfeit Luxury Goods to Flaunt Iconic and Recognizable Fashion Brand Logos (3129 words, 13 pages)

Dangers of Counterfeit FashionIn todays society, the fashion industry has encouraged American consumers to purchase name brands in order to flaunt iconic and recognizable fashion brand logos. The fashion industry has also encouraged American consumers to constantly purchase cheap and new clothes. The desire for logos coupled with plentiful new ... Read More

A Discussion on the Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance (717 words, 2 pages)

Imagine a world where accidently cutting yourself can result in death.Imagine that accidently touching your mouth would be fatal. Imagine a worldwhere infections can't be treated. Now imagine a world where antimicrobialsand antibiotics are non-existent and ineffective. From our doorknobs, toour kitchen counters, to even inside our body harmful bacteria ... Read More

Why Miss Kinnian From Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a Libra (562 words, 2 pages)

Based on group opinion, it appears that Miss Kinnian in Flowers forAlgernon by Daniel Keyes fits into the characteristics of a Libra. Librasare considered extremely charming and beautiful, just like Miss Kinnian.They also have the ability to make any person feel special and to keepthings balanced and fair. In the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Novel Tangerine and the Novel Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (1048 words, 4 pages)

Tangerine and Percy Jackson Essay In the realistic fiction novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor and thefantasy novel Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief by RickRiordan, there are many similarities and differences between the two books. In the book Tangerine by Edward Bloor, the main character Paul Fisherand his ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013