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An Analysis of A Clockwork Orange: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish (1743 words, 3 pages)

A Clockwork Orange Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish A Clockwork Orange received critical acclaim, made more than thirty million dollars at the box office, and was nominated for various awards however, this esteemed film was outlawed from the nation of Great Britain in order to curb its immoral content from ... Read More

A Personal Statement on My Interest to Attend Your Master’s Degree Family Nurse Practitioner Program (1624 words, 5 pages)

I guess you could call me a late bloomer. I started college laterin life around my mid-twenties because I never thought it was an option for me, or so I was told. Raised by two lower income alcoholic grandparents, theyimpressed upon me that I would never go to college because ... Read More

The Simple House in The House on Mango Street, an Article by Toni Cade Bambara (747 words, 4 pages)

Accordingto the article The house on Mango Street by Toni Cade Bambara. This short novel would become a key of literature movement by Vintage press by the author Sandra Cisneros who became the first Mexican American women to sing and contract with major United States publisher.Esperanza regards the house on ... Read More

Expectations Regarding Writing Skills in an English Course (428 words, 2 pages)

As an incoming college student enrolled in a writing course, I believe I have plenty strengths and some weaknesses I hope to strengthen throughout this course. For example one of my weaknesses is organizing an essay, throughout writing I tend to place sentences andor paragraphs in the wrong order. Sometimes ... Read More

Brief History on Satchel Paige, A Baseball Player (916 words, 2 pages)

Satchel Paige was born Leroy Robert Page circa July 7, 1906, in Mobile, Alabama. He was the seventh of 12 children born to father John, a gardener, and mother Lula, a washerwoman. It was Lula who added the I to their surname not long before Paige was to start his ... Read More

A Memorable Experience in My Life (312 words, 1 pages)

One time when I was 8, I was enjoying my time playing Super Mario 64. There was a loud shriek that came from my sisters room. I remember it was like an earthquake when she was stomping towards me. Suddenly, She dived onto me. I felt like that my bone ... Read More

Why I Love Taekwondo (356 words, 1 pages)

I play Taekwondo since seven years old. Taekwondo is a martial art originating in Korea. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. I learn many useful kick to protect myself and let my body stronger. Although Taekwondo is a martial arts, its important point is not teach ... Read More

Christopher’s First Baseball Game (486 words, 2 pages)

When my son, Christopher, told me that he wanted to play football for his high school, I knew that my wife and I were going to be busy. As soon as football practice started in May, our days were long, hectic, and tiring. I knew this already when I said ... Read More

The Commercialization of Hip Hop (2032 words, 7 pages)

Whos to Blame White Rappers the Guests in the House of Hip HopWhite Rappers are guests to Hip Hop, according to Rapper Lord Jamar, who also claims that the culture is a black mans thing. Only the white rappers who have proven themselves worthy to the struggle can come and ... Read More

Teen Rape in Morocco (1727 words, 3 pages)

My life has changed and I wish from the bottom of my heart that I could go back to where I was. A young defenseless Moroccan victim of rape has deeply and keenly voiced these words, and unfortunately similar words have been uttered by many other Moroccan girls. In fact ... Read More

The Theme of Marriage As Portrayed in the Short Story Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston (409 words, 2 pages)

Marriage is considered to be a step that a large amount of people are willing to take. Making the choice of being engaged, involves several characteristics such as integrity, faithfulness and communication. In the short story Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston, this vision of an ideal marriage is sadly not ... Read More

Could Great Britain Have Stopped the American Revolution from Happening? (554 words, 2 pages)

Could Great Britain have stopped the American Revolution from happening? In my own I opinion I think Great Britain could of not stopped the American Revolution from happening . Great Britain could not have stopped the revolution because from the beginning the colonies were starting to become their own people. ... Read More

The Negative Effects of Reality TV (2448 words, 9 pages)

Reality television shows have been around for a while and it has changedover the years. Shows vary from competing for love, fame, and money.Reality television is considered a genre of entertainment. These typesof shows are very popular among the viewers that seek entertainment.Reality television has brought a new look on ... Read More

A Personal Narrative of how I Came to Love Soccer (1374 words, 2 pages)

Lets change the TV channel, that is too boring. I want to watch cartoon look, it is already time for SpongeBob Squarepants I cannot miss new episode. Daddy, do you hear me? How come have you been watching it all day? Fine. I will tell mom that you do not ... Read More

The Greatest Experience of My Softball Career (769 words, 3 pages)

The sound of the bat cracking, coaches yelling, fans cheering, and your teammates rooting for you, is the best feeling in the world. Once the bat makes contact with the ball you forget about everything around you and you only focus on one thing, making it down the base line ... Read More

Lessons of the American Revolutionary War (648 words, 1 pages)

A forcible overthrow of government or social order''--the definitionof a true revolution. After the American Revolutionary War, there weremany repercussions across all of America that showed a true change ofgovernment rule. The way that America ran itself after they broke freefrom British rule was undoubtedly different than before. ?0-?500) in ... Read More

My Passion: A Short Story (1113 words, 3 pages)

The start of the end my final year. Last time being a part of something so amazing. Last time stepping foot on this freshly cut green grass. The last time I would feel free, doing what I love. Soccer has been my passion for over thirteen years. I started as ... Read More

Nurturing and Providing Guidance During Teaching (903 words, 2 pages)

My teaching philosophy is To nurture and provide guidance towards a childs interest without judging or restricting their development. I have always wanted to be in a career where I am not forced to do things that are not of my interest instead I will love and enjoy executing it ... Read More

Remembering my Great Grandmother (957 words, 3 pages)

I consider myself a very fortunate person. It has nothing to do with my familys social status. We are not rich, but what makes me fortunate is the fact that the majority of my close relatives all live in the same town. I grew up around both sets of grandparents, ... 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

Memories of My Grandparents (762 words, 2 pages)

As a child, being with your grandparents is something you enjoy doing every once in a while. Well, for me, I was at their house constantly because both of my parents worked full time. Feeling safe and comforted was something I felt at my grandparents house because I was there ... Read More

A Reflection on the 11th Hour (492 words, 1 pages)

The 11th hour was a documentary about how humans were destroying the balance between human vs. nature. The documentary stated the corruptions and effects of humans using resources too fast and too much at a time. It also stated what we could do to change our ways and make the ... Read More

Issues the United States Faces (931 words, 3 pages)

There are many problems that the United States government faces. Some are very large and need to be taken care of right away and some are just little problems that do not affect the government as much. There are problems about the economy, national security, education and many more. Three ... Read More

Becoming a Parent (441 words, 1 pages)

It has been a year now, a year since it all happened. A year since sheevolved, from a child to an adult, trembling in her skin every second ofthe way. A year since the miracle of childbirth was offered to her, adecision that left her body scarred and bruised, but ... Read More

History of Animal Experimentation (3004 words, 9 pages)

As a child, whenever I went to the doctors office, I was always asked atthe end if I had any questions. Every time I would always smile politelyand say no, but that smile seemed to disappear each and every time whenmy doctor would remind me, that I was getting my ... Read More

Why College Students Cheat (514 words, 2 pages)

When people think about college they think about all the partying or the tail gating. No one is ever thinking about the actual schoolwork. College isnt as fun as people may think it is in fact there is a lot of school work involved and with a lot of school ... Read More

Why My Grandmother Gave My Mom Away (1033 words, 3 pages)

My grandmother didn't make it to the hospital on time. My grandfatherwas going as fast as he could down I-75, but just couldn't make it. Thefact that he was about to welcome his first born into the world didn'thelp any. My grandfather told me that he was so nervous he ... Read More

Struggles In Life and Sonnys Blue (1017 words, 3 pages)

In life we face many conflicts and struggles with our loved ones, the world and ourselves in general it is almost inevitable to escape these issues. The only thing we are capable of doing in attempting to cope and endure it so that we dont suffer and die, tolerance is ... Read More

Football Plays A Huge Role In My Personal Life (665 words, 2 pages)

To me Football is a way of life. All my life people always told me you better just go to school because you never make it as a football player. Ive been playing football since I was in Middle School, I never did get any kind of playing time, but ... Read More

Analysis of Of Mice and Men (688 words, 2 pages)

Friendship is one in a million. In Mice of Men Lennies lack of intellectual, Georges feelings for him, and the fact that he kills Curleys wife, all lead to his own death. Lennie didnt mean to kill her. How would they know that? He does know what hes done but ... Read More