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living in fear Essay Examples

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How George Orwell’s Story “1984” Advocates Against Totalitarianism (1466 words, 4 pages)

George Orwell has been a major contributor to anticommunist literaturearound the World War II period. Orwell lived in England during World WarII, a time when the Totalitarianism State, Nazi Germany, was at war withEngland and destroyed the city of London. (DISC) "I know that building'said Winston finally. It's a ruin ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film by Robert Bolt (550 words, 1 pages)

The film was written by Robert Bolt and was produced in 1986. Fernando Ghia produced it. The movie was about a man who was trying to start a mission in the new world when he meets a former mercenary who is willing to renounce his former ways and become a ... Read More

An Analysis of John Keats’ When I Have Fears that I May Cease to Be (354 words, 1 pages)

When I have FearsThere are many aspects of the world today that give us reason to overthink andbe fearful. John Keats', "When I Have Fears that I May Cease to Be,"discusses this and warns the readers of what may happen if this is taken to anextreme. The narrator goes through ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the First Thanksgiving (640 words, 1 pages)

The First ThanksgivingTHE FIRST THANKSGIVING On September 6, 1620, 102 men, women and children from England boarded a small cargo boat called the Mayflower and set sail for the New World. The passengers left their homes in England in search of religious freedom from the King of England. Today they ... Read More

An Analysis of Ray Bradbury (613 words, 2 pages)

Ray Bradbury"It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed. With thebrass nozzle in his fists, with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world, theblood pounded in his head, and his hands were the hands of some amazing conductor playing allthe ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest and a Comparison to the Scarlet Letter (644 words, 2 pages)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Scarlet Letter To Live With Fear To live with fear and not be overcome by it is the final test ofmaturity. This test has been "taken" by various literary characters. ChiefBromden in Ken Kesey's One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest and Reverend ... Read More

A History of Nazi War Criminals in Germany (458 words, 1 pages)

Nazi War Criminals Still Out ThereNazi War Criminals Still Out There As you walk by and look at hundreds of people everyday, just think, one of these people could have helped Hitler's Nazi Party. One of them could have been in charge of sentencing thousands of Jew's to death each ... Read More

An Analysis of the Book Night, the Autobiography of Eliezer Wiesel (534 words, 2 pages)

Eliezer Wiesel's Night The Book Night was the autobiography of Eliezer Wiesel. This was ahorrible and sobering tale of his life story. The story takes place inSighet, Translyvania. It's the year 1941 and World War II is occurring.Eliezer was 12 at this time and wasn't really aware of what was ... Read More

Drug Offense in the Unfortunate Story of Mr. Russell (618 words, 2 pages)

Drug OffendersFor John Russell it was just another ordinary night. At 200 A.M. he was calmlysleeping. He arose to a cracking noise outside just then the police camecrashing into the house. They ransack his house and found a 3-ounce bag ofmarijuana. In his underwear only, he is cuffed and taken ... Read More

A Biography of Ken Kesey (366 words, 1 pages)

Biography of AuthorKen Kesey was born in La Junta, Colorado but his family later moved in Springfield, Oregon, where he attended public schools, and later the University of Oregon at Eugene. He has received the Woodrow Wilson scholarship to Stanford University, a Saxton Fellowship, and won the Fred Lowe Scholarship ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Artificial vs. Natural in A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1857 words, 5 pages)

Artificial vs. Natural in A Seperate PeaceArtificialvs. Natural in A Seperate PeaceSomeone once said that being yourself,being who you are, is a successful rebellion. Gene Forrester, one of themain characters in John Knowles's novel, A Separate Peace should have takenthis advice. Throughout the novel, Gene acted artificially, disguisinghis true self. ... Read More

A Nineteen Eighty Four Analysis and Outline by George Orwell (5999 words, 8 pages)

1984 by George Orwell - with Outline1984 by George OrwellOutlineThesis Statement- This paper will examine how George Orwell wrote 1984 as a political statement against totalitarianism.I IntroductionII Summary of 1984III Roles of major ChartersA. Big BrotherB. WinstonC. O'BrienD. JuliaE. Shop ownerIV PropagandaA. Ministry of TruthB. Ministry of LoveV Orwell's thoughts ... Read More

A Biography of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad Heroine (1114 words, 2 pages)

Biogrpahy of Underground Railroad Heroine Harriet Tubman Biogrpahy of Underground Railroad Heroine Harriet TubmanHarriet Ross was born in Dorchester County, Maryland Plantation in 1820. Her parents were from the Ashanti tribe of West Africa, and they worked as slaves on the Brodas plantation. Their master was very abusive at nights ... Read More

Terrorism: Living in Fear (416 words, 1 pages)

Imagine a perfect world. There would be no war, no world hunger, no life taking diseases. Think about waking up and not having to worry about a single thing. Now imagine the total opposite. Living in fear from nuclear warfare, Terrorism, and invasions from other countries. Our lifestyles could mirror ... Read More

An Analysis of the Fear of Not Knowing Everything in Society (497 words, 1 pages)

Every day, millions of people live their lives in fear, fear of not knowing what to expect. This may sound bad but it is the way the world has survived for millions of years. There are people that are murderers and there are people who work for charity. The fact ... Read More

An Analysis of Celebrity Stalking in Hollywood (1165 words, 2 pages)

Stalking remains Hollywood's recurrent celebrity nightmare.1 Never before have we been able to know as much about a star as we do about a close pal. Thanks to publications and TV shows that cater to the public appetite for celebrity news, there's little privacy for stars. We learn the minor ... Read More

The Fear Epidemic in The Crucible by Arthur Miller (1860 words, 4 pages)

Back in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, an historical event took place. The testimony of a church member, who claimed to have seen a person's spirit performing witchcraft, was enough to sentence the accused to be hung. Innocent people were put on trial and convicted of this so horrible sin, all ... Read More

An Analysis of the Substance Issues for the Alcohol in 1920’s (1078 words, 2 pages)

Most Americans want to feel safe at home, and when they are out in the streets. This security everyone dreams of is hardly ever a reality. One reason why we live in fear is because of the many problems that arise as a result of drug use. The drug problem ... Read More

An Analysis of The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox (1664 words, 2 pages)

It all began in the cold month of January, 1840, in New Orleans. Fog laid a heavy blanket on the streets and alleyways of the city. Rain steadily engulfed the seaside locality, and the sound of drunken riverboat men and the slaves celebrating their festivities surrounded the area. New Orleans ... Read More

An Analysis of the Power of Surveillance in George Orwell’s Novel 1984 (482 words, 1 pages)

Through out George Orwells 1984, the use of telescreens is very efficient and effective for the Party. On the other hand it plays a very hard role on our main character, Winston. Through out the novel, he lives in fear of the telescreen and is ultimately taken by the mighty ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Gene Forrester in A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1843 words, 2 pages)

Someone once said that being yourself, being who you are, is a successful rebellion. Gene Forrester, one of the main characters in John Knowles's novel, A Separate Peace should have taken this advice. Throughout the novel, Gene acted artificially, disguising his true self. He lived in fear of people finding ... Read More

The Growing Concerns over Violence in Our Society and the Main Causes of the Problem (603 words, 1 pages)

Violence in schools is a great concern in our society. The concern is heightened by the abundance of media coverage on a number of recent school shootings. With all of the news clips, sound bites, and Internet coverage swirling around in our heads, one might conclude that children are more ... Read More

An Analysis of the Causes of the Downfall of Communism in Europe Portrayed in Two Novels: Ayn Rand’s We the Living and Julian Barnes’s The Porcupine (1231 words, 3 pages)

Communism has failed in Europe because of its lack of care for the individual, its corrupt leaders and also because it went against human nature. Two novels that demonstrate this statement are the semi-autobiographical We the Living by Ayn Rand, and Julian Barnes' The Porcupine.According to Ayn Rand, Communists were ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Fears that I May Cease to Be (348 words, 2 pages)

When I Have Fears that I May Cease to BeThere are many aspects of the world today that give usreason to overthink and be fearful. John Keats, When I HaveFears that I May Cease to Be, discusses this and warns thereaders of what may happen if this is taken to ... Read More

A Life and Career of George Orwell (1465 words, 6 pages)

George Orwell has been a major contributor to anticommunist literature around the World War II period. Orwell lived in England during World War II, a time when the Totalitarianism State, Nazi Germany, was at war with England and destroyed the city of London. (DISC) "I know that building' said Winston ... Read More

A Review of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (1040 words, 2 pages)

by Robert Louis Stevenson There is an old crippled man knocking at the Admiral Ben Bow Inn. His name is Captain Billy Bones. He lives in fear of a one-legged man, because Billy Bones has a map in his suitcase that the one-legged man wants. But, Billy Bones doesnt know ... Read More

The Hate Crimes Prevention Act Will Not Prevent Hate Crimes (512 words, 2 pages)

The Hate Crimes Prevention Act Will Not Prevent Hate Crimes I am not anti-gay, nor am I opposed to gay rights. I believe that same sex couplesshould be allowed to marry and to adopt children. Also, openly homosexual individualsshould be eligible for service in the military. Despite this acceptance of ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Gun Control Laws in the United States of America (718 words, 1 pages)

"Stick 'em up." These are three of the most feared words known to us today. Innocent people, males and females, the elderly, our nation's youth, all of these people must currently live in fear. Walking down the street, taking a Sunday drive, going to the supermarket, the bank, or a ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Gun Control Laws in the United States of America

A Constitution Reflects the National Soul (529 words, 2 pages)

"A constitution is a mirror reflecting the national soul." A constitution really only reflects the type of people who wrote it, the time peroid when written and the people over time who will find ways to exploit it. Although we are raised to believe that a constitution is the greatest ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013