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The Involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War to Stop the Spread of Communism (2102 words, 6 pages)

The Vietnam War was a brutal war against the spread of communism. The United States starts supporting President of South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem in the early 1950s. Ho Chi Minh is leading a revolt at the same time in North Vietnam to over throw Diem and establish a dictatorial ... Read More

An Argument by Dinesh D’Souza and Bill Ayers On the Great Things about America (1321 words, 4 pages)

Whats So Great about America?When initially asked Whats so great about America?, the answer is obvious. America has freedom, it has rights, and it gives everyone an opportunity to succeed. On closer inspection, America does offer rights, freedom, and opportunity, but does it offer these equally? In a debate held ... Read More

A Reflection on the Character of Beowulf (487 words, 2 pages)

After reading Beowulf, I definitely was left with many questions regarding the story. I enjoyed the story, but definitely wish there was a way to explore deeper certain events in the story. One question I had is in regard to whether or not Beowulf can be seen as an unrealistic ... Read More

An Analysis of Symbolic Interactionism in Trouble the Water, a Documentary by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal (1250 words, 4 pages)

More than Just a HurricaneIn the documentary Trouble the Water, directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, a documentary team reports on a couple's survival in New Orleans, Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina. The couple, Kimberly and Scott Roberts, reveal their own personal footage from the hurricane, and they express the ... Read More

The Heroes Who Protected Our Nation (363 words, 2 pages)

HeroThe time period during which World War II occurred was particularly trying for our great country, as the United States involvement in the war began suddenly, in the early dawn on what was supposed to be a leisure filled Sunday. It was a detrimental surprise attack led by the Japanese ... Read More

A Response to a Passage from Herodotus’ Histories (314 words, 1 pages)

Herodotus HistoriesDemeratus attempts to explain to a skeptical Xerxes the intensity of the Spartans fervor for battle. He tells Xerxes that the Spartans worship the Law, and fear the law more than the Persians fear Xerxes. He tells Xerxes that even if the Spartans truly were outnumber fifty thousand to ... Read More

The Element of Narcissism in Doctor Faustus, a Novel by Christopher Marlowe (1983 words, 7 pages)

Christopher Marlowe was one of the most influential and gutsy playwrights of the Elizabethan Era, and much of that is due to one of his most influential plays, Doctor Faustus. Many argue that Edward II or Tamburlaine are actually his best, but Faustus is the most celebrated, and most often ... Read More

The United States Constitution and the History of American Freedom (916 words, 4 pages)

Nearly two and a half centuries ago, a small amalgam of individuals, became united in their quest for liberty. They proclaimed, from sea to shining sea, that they responded to nobody, but to themselves. They were not alone in their fight to rally the colonies, fuelled by their thirst for ... Read More

The Important Role of Music in Each Scene in the Movie The Battle of Algiers by Gillo Pontecorvo (871 words, 3 pages)

In Gillo Pontecorvos movie The Battle of Algiers, music plays an essential role in each scene of the film. For example, when theres French soldiers marching through the streets the music has a mysterious feel to signify that there is an attack imminent. When you watch the French point-of-view it ... Read More

The Symbols of the Shields of Achilles and Aeneas in The Illiad by Homer and Aeneid by Virgil (1708 words, 6 pages)

Aeneas Shield Is Not Virgils Achilles HeelSome claim that Virgil plagiarized Homers works when he wrote the Aeneid. Specifically, the Aeneid features a hero that receives a divinely crafted shield as he prepares for battle, just as Achilles does in the Iliad. But Virgils shield has a different significance from ... Read More

The Modern Economy of the United States and Europe (2283 words, 9 pages)

Magnets Glued Together The Modern Economy of the U.S.A. and EuropeThe economy. An infinitely changing concept in a state of flux that influences the constant exchange of money, resources, and ideas. Short term profits are exchanged for long term dilemmas for generations to come. Economic collapses and recessions are dependent ... Read More

The Issue of Over-Sexualization and Body Shaming in American Media, Movies and Video Games (1847 words, 6 pages)

Over-Sexualization, Body Shaming, and AmericaMORTAL KOMBAT! Television screen for years have read that message, and at its base has a very simple meaning. Mortal Kombat, a fighting video game, holds a deep dirty meaning. Showing the women in their games clothed in skimpy outfits has had longstanding effects. For too ... Read More

An Analysis of Social Hierarchies in the Iliad, an Epic Poem by Homer (1062 words, 3 pages)

Social Hierarchy, Gods, and PowerSocial hierarchy always has been an integral part of society, and the Iliad very much features a men first society. At the top, the King functions as the ruler and his soldiers fight for him, and all of the people adore the King or at the ... Read More

The Works of Dr. Mosoka Fallah against Ebola in Liberia (303 words, 1 pages)

As the Ebola outbreak continues, numbers in deaths and cases continue toexponentially grow. With Liberia at the epicenter of the outbreak, thestatistics on cases and fatalities are higher than any other nation.Logically, it's most affected city is the capital, Monrovia. As ofSeptember 15th, Liberia has had nearly 2000 cases of ... Read More

Psychology: The Fear of Ambiguity (442 words, 2 pages)

FearFear has kept our ancestors alive for centuries, using the fight or flight response. Yet we feel certain unsettlement when exposed to things that make us uneasy, or threaten us. In my presentation, I talked about the creepy aspect of things, and mentioned a variety of issues and information, but ... Read More

An Analysis of Society in the Novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Stevenson (1522 words, 6 pages)

Society in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeIn the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Stevenson included many cultural and social issues that are infused into various situations and characters, but an important topic to discuss is the Stevensons use of the word queer. The choice of word is very ... Read More

The Inherent Evil That Resides within the Human Mind (901 words, 3 pages)

Are Humans Naturally Born Evil or Does Society Make Them That Way?It is a fact that humans are fully capable of performing rather cruel and wicked actions. The constant wars, robberies, murders, and bullies prove that humans are definitely not a peaceful species. Humans are incredibly competitive and prefer to ... Read More

An Analysis of Xenophobia and Fanaticism in the Game The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by Bethesda Softworks (1760 words, 6 pages)

In the Wild Lands of MorrowindIn the mystical lands of The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind by Bethesda Softworks, many various modern topics are being explored. The entire game attempts to make you feel as if you are an outlander, with everything from the hatemongering Ashlander Tribes attempting to purge all ... Read More

An Analysis of The Novel of The Underdogs (1263 words, 5 pages)

The Novel of The Underdogs tells the story of Demetrio Macias and his army of men fighting in the Mexican Revolution against the Federales under the command of Victoriano Huerta. The novel develops itself at the time when Victoriano Huerta imposes a new dictatorship after he kills Francisco I. Madero ... Read More

The Importance of Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman for Equal Rights Movements (910 words, 3 pages)

In ancient Greece, specifically Sparta, men and women were perfect equals. Women would even run the country while the men left to fight, or trained to fight. In old Scandinavia, both sexes were held to an equal power. In Amerindian culture, some even saw men as more expendable than women ... Read More

An Analysis of Man’s Weakness in Agamemnon, a Play by Aeschylus (978 words, 3 pages)

Weakness of man is portrayed in the play Agamemnon by Aeschylus whose characters illuminates the unwillingness of men to stand against authority. The actions, or lack thereof, taken by the Chorus exemplify their standing in society, their opinion of Agamemnon, and their reasons for not warning Agamemnon of the danger ... Read More

Is the Separation of Church and State a Necessity? (1027 words, 4 pages)

The Separation of Church and State A NecessitySince the rebellious birth of the United States, our culture has been derived from European values, which means that our views on religion are similar as well. This bodes quite dismally for the infant republic of red, white, and blue, as Christianity and ... Read More

The Anthem of American Patriotism: Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen (1161 words, 4 pages)

Due to its thunderously uplifting chorus, infectious stomp of a musical hook, and perhaps its album art as well, Bruce Springsteens signature song (in competition only with, perhaps, Born to Run) Born in the USA has become a beloved anthem of American patriotism. How ironic it is, then, that such ... Read More

An Analysis of a Literary Piece Focusing on Mexican-American Women (348 words, 1 pages)

The story centers in the life of Esperanza, a miners wife who lives in a little village called San Marcos, but Anglos changed the name to Zinctown because the town happened to have zinc mines. Esperanzas family is very humble and poor Ramon, Esperanzas husband decides to organize a strike ... Read More

The History of American Militarism (1497 words, 5 pages)

From a young age many are taught that the American militia-based continental army was an unstoppable stronghold of power fighting for liberty under Washingtons command. Students are told that the army was strong and bound together in the fight with little to not internal conflicts, but that was not the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Factors That Make Chris McCandless Truly Human (493 words, 2 pages)

Peace AwaitsWhat does it mean to truly be human? Be careful, as the answer to this question may not be as simple as one would think. Millions of years ago, when humans first evolved from our most recent ancestors, they had base traits that set them apart from other species. ... Read More

The Simpsons’ Influence on American Families (3320 words, 10 pages)

As a fight winds down, Homer Simpson lies prone on the floor of the Drunken Clam with thoughts of his dysfunctional family racing through his head. Then suddenly, a commercial for the Dr. Monroe Family Therapy Center plays Mom Honey arent you going to work today?Dad Oh I dont think ... Read More

The Terrors of War in the Iliad, a Poem by Homer (617 words, 2 pages)

There are few texts about war that are as prevalent as the Iliad, by Homer. It is a story about the great battle of the Trojans defending themselves against the invading Greeks, all over a stolen woman who was given as a prize over an apple. Some hale it as ... Read More

The Evolution of American Military from 18th to 20th Century (1858 words, 7 pages)

The military of the United States was initially formed to fight off the British in order to gain independence, but in the years leading up to the first World War, it morphed and changed into an entity entirely its own. The army began as a rag-tag group of organized militiamen ... Read More

The Issue of Domestic Spying: Edward Snowden and the Failure of the National Security Agency (6219 words, 22 pages)

IntroductionSeldom in any capacity can the click of a button change ones own life, let alone the history of the United States. When Edward Snowden decided to break the oath he swore to his country by divulging state secrets, he also shattered thousands of citizens trust of their government. Domestic ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013