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Breaking the Custom of Marriage in A New England Nun, a Short Story by Mary E. Wilkin Freeman (937 words, 2 pages)

Marriage is often viewed as an expected aspect of life that is necessary in order to be a whole and happy person. Louisa, of Mary E. Wilkin Freeman's 'A New England Nun', goes against this custom. When presented with the opportunity to marry, she rejects it. To her, a solitary ... Read More

The Literary Elements in A&P, a Short Story by John Updike (1207 words, 2 pages)

A P A Recommended Reading A P by John Updike is a short story that deals with a young man who works at the local grocery store. Sammy is a prime example of the typical nineteen-year-old boy. He has a job at a local store, and he is working to ... Read More

An Analysis of the New Version of Socrates in the Clouds (557 words, 1 pages)

A New View of Socrates From reading Platos dialogues about Socrates, one creates an image in his or her mind on what the famous philosopher was like. His opinions and ideas are repeated in many of the dialogues. However, Platos version of Socrates is greatly contrasted by the Socrates presented ... Read More

The Different Sides of Portia in The Merchant of Venice, a Play by William Shakespeare (811 words, 3 pages)

In the play The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare reveals Portia's character in a variety of different ways. She seems to have multiple personalities, and it is very difficult for one to conclude whether she is kind or cruel. For example, she could be said to be prejudiced and sly, while ... Read More

Gender Inequality in Ancient Civilizations in The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, a Novel by Leonard Shlain (815 words, 1 pages)

Since the early 19th century, American history is laced with the oppression of women and their subsequent fight to reverse it. But was it always that way? Did, in ancient civilizations, women feel the same pang of inequality? Leonard Shlain, in his novel The Alphabet Versus The Goddess, suggests quite ... Read More

A Review of A Man for All Seasons, a Play by Robert Bolt (807 words, 1 pages)

In the play A Man For All Seasons by Robert Bolt the audience learns about the extraordinary life of Sir Thomas More. Sir Thomas is faced with a moral dilemma that will determine the outcome of his life. More, chancellor of England , and a strong Christian believer is forced ... Read More

A Lesson From the Life of Salvador Dali (588 words, 1 pages)

A Lesson of Life Salavador Dali was a very talented artist from Spain. He was born in 1904 and died of heart failure in 1989. A lot of his work was influenced by his dreams and he depicted them on canvas. Dali's work was also influenced by surrealism, a style ... Read More

A Review of A Hole in My Life, a Novel by Jack Gantos (819 words, 1 pages)

The author of this novel is Jack Gantos. Jack Gantos is a man who does not easily give up on his goals. Throughout the whole novel, his goal of becoming a writer had never diminished. The whole novel A Hole In My Life was about his own personal life. He ... Read More

The Light of Hope in A Good Man Is Hard to Find, a Short story by Flannery O’Connor (885 words, 1 pages)

Anticipation and surprise can make any story impressive, frustrating, or mind numbing. In A Good Man is Hard to Find readers tend to have a ray of hope for the characters to stay alive. The viewer is constantly awaiting the end wondering if they will make it out alive. However ... Read More

An Analysis of the Coastal Students Performance at the Coastal Carolina University (985 words, 2 pages)

I attended the Coastal Carolina University Symphonic Band Concert on December 6, 2005 performed by Coastal Students. The performers were students, but seemed to act very professional. The concert included a wide variety of music that varied in timbres, texture, rhythm, and melody. The quality of sound was very excellent ... Read More

Violence and Imagery in A Good Man is Hard to Find, a Novel by Flannery O’Connor (1015 words, 2 pages)

Emily James A Crude Portrayal of the World By Flannery OConnor Flannery OConnor wanted her readers to see that the world was filled with ethical, physical, and emotional violence. These very ideas can been seen in her work, A Good Man Is Hard To Find. One common topic on the ... Read More

Character Analysis of Krogstad in A Doll’s House, a Novel by Henrik Ibsen (994 words, 2 pages)

Krogstad (In-Depth Analysis) Krogstad is the antagonist in A Doll's House, but he is not necessarily a villain. Though his willingness to allow Nora's torment to continue is cruel, Krogstad is not without sympathy for her. As he says, "Even money-lenders, hacks, well, a man like me, can have a ... Read More

The Characters of Ivan and Alyosha in The Grand Inquisitor, a Book by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (685 words, 1 pages)

The Grand Inquisitor is an adaptation from The Brothers Karamazov, a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is a Russian novel, set in 19th century Russia. The Inquisitor, the part of the story that we are dealing with, is a discussion between two of four brothers, Ivan and Alyosha. Alyosha ... Read More

The Rite of Passage and the Beliefs in Sambia Culture (2278 words, 3 pages)

In order to become a man in Sambia culture one must rid themselves of the pollutants associated with womanhood and take in the fluids that are necessary to becoming a man (Herdt). This rite of passage is based on the idea that women are pollution to men and when a ... Read More

A Reflection on What Makes Our Reality (682 words, 1 pages)

A Contemplative Essay What is Reality? I believe we each perceive things differently, and the combination of all our perceptions creates how we view the world, creates our reality. Im not going to pretend to know what reality is, but I know what I think it is, and what I ... Read More

The Unity of Man and Nature According to Starhawk and Black Elk (1104 words, 2 pages)

Final Writing Assignment Native American religions and witchcraft are alike in many ways. First of all, both are nature religions, meaning they both hold nature sacred and many of the symbols and ideas come from nature. Starhawk says that The Old Religion, as we call it, is closer in spirit ... Read More

An Assessment of the Anti-Trust Lawsuit against Bill Gates and Microsoft, a Multinational Technology Company (892 words, 2 pages)

It is my intent to assess the Anti-Trust lawsuit brought against Bill Gates and Microsoft. . Essentially, Bill Gates position is that the government has no case against him, and he assumes a correct moral and legal posture. A key concern for government lawyers is Microsofts ability to bundle additional ... Read More

The Setting, Characters, Plot, Ghosts, Message, and the Way of Life in A Christmas Carol, a Novella by Charles Dickens (1761 words, 2 pages)

1). This story takes place in London, England. The time is winter and it starts the day before Christmas, also known as Christmas Eve. The settings of the book include Scrooges Counting House, Scrooges Home, Bob Cratchits home, assorted places throughout Scrooges childhood like the schoolhouse and the Fizziwigs place ... Read More

The Crime and Trial of Susan Leigh Vaughan-Smith for Two Counts of Filicide (1007 words, 2 pages)

On the night of October 25, 1994 Susan Smith took the lives of her two sons. Susan Smith committed the most unthinkable act when she broke humanity's most sacred trust, the love of a mother for her children (Crime Library). On November 18, 1994, a hearing was held before Circuit ... Read More

The Theme of the Power of One’s Belief in Standing Alone Overcoming the Beliefs of the Many in Anthem, a Novel by Ayn Rand (723 words, 1 pages)

A Breakthrough in Reality Many observations on life or a variety of human conditions are expressed throughout this novel, Anthem, by Ayn Rand, has many meaningful themes. One major theme that is effective throughout the novel is done and expressed by one man, with the concept of ego. This man, ... Read More

The Life and Art of Salvador Dali, a Spanish Surrealist Painter (3047 words, 4 pages)

Salvador Dali It has been said that Salvador Dali is probably the most universally famous, and highly regarded artist of the twentieth century. Mostly credited for his talent as a surrealist painter, his efforts in the cinema and in photography are often overlooked. Intricate draftsmanship and realistic detail characterize his ... Read More

The Benefits and Enormous Backlash of the Industrial Revolution (442 words, 1 pages)

The dawning of the Industrial Revolution began with the enclosure movement already taking its effect. Food was plentiful and rising beside it the population. With all of the favorable conditions for resources, geography, economy, political stability, and an abundance of ideas, the rise of an industrious nation was born. I ... Read More

The Stereotypical Representation of Genders in Antz, an Animated Film by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson (480 words, 1 pages)

Movie Analysis of Gender Stereotyping Antz In the movie 'Antz', we encountered blatant examples of prejudice based on three societal classifications race, class, and gender. This movie appeared to be completely unintentional in the portrayal of the stereotypes, yet it is the completely benign nature of their usage which is ... Read More

The Causes and Effects of HIV/AIDS on African Society (1040 words, 2 pages)

Post world war civilization around the world has undergone many changes. With modernization, urbanization and western ideas infiltrating many countries, traditional ways of life and culture have been forced to adapt to this new and fluid society. AIDS has been referred to as the disease of modernity, and nowhere has ... Read More

A Summary of AIDS: US-Made Monster, an Article by Professor J. Segal and Doctor L. Segal (2498 words, 3 pages)

AIDS A US Made Monster? Essay submitted by Unknown PREFACE In an extensive article in the Summer-Autumn 1990 issue of "Top Secret", Prof J. Segal and Dr. L. Segal outline their theory that AIDS is a man-made disease, originating at Pentagon bacteriological warfare labs at Fort Detrick, Maryland. "Top Secret" ... Read More

A Comparison between the Teenagers of the 1950’s and 1990’s and the Issues They Face (505 words, 2 pages)

The 50's was a time of change, it was a generation on the brink of discovery, it was a generation that would define the very way of life that was to come for future generations. Many things are the same between the teenagers of the 50's and the teenagers of ... Read More

A Biography of Curtis James Jackson III (50 Cent), an American Rapper, Actor, and Businessman (1455 words, 2 pages)

In many ways the ideal East Coast hardcore rapper, 50 Cent endured substantial obstacles throughout his young yet remarkably dramatic life before becoming in early 2003 the most-discussed figure in rap, if not pop music in general. Following an unsuccessful late-'90s run at mainstream success (foiled by an attempt on ... Read More

The Identification of the Five Pillars of Islam in the Shariah Law and Their Relation to the Lives of Believers (4263 words, 6 pages)

5 Pillars of Islam THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM Under the Divine Law, otherwise known as Shari'ah, the Five Pillars of Islam are identified. These were told by the Prophet Muhammad and were accepted and followed by all Muslims. The Five Pillars of Islam can be described as Islam's most ... Read More

The Concept of Ethical Egoism Applied to the Murder of Catherine Genovese (1154 words, 2 pages)

Another ordinary day in Queens, someone was murdered. But what made this murder case so interesting? Was it because the victim was a female? No. Was it because the killer was a black man? No. What made this case so interesting was that there were 38 witnesses to this murder ... Read More

The Makings of a Leader: The Intellect, Precision, and Courtesy of Captain Nemo in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, a Novel by Jules Verne (988 words, 2 pages)

Intellect, Precision, Courtesy The Makings of a Leader The ocean swells around you like a dust devil in a sandbox. Salt water fills your nostrils. The ship that deemed this fate upon you sails into the distance. You wonder, how am I going to get out of this one? Suddenly, ... Read More

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Published: Friday 25th of January 2013