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A Summary of the Death of Socrates (397 words, 1 pages)

The Death of Socrates "Crito, you and other people who claimed to be friends to Socrates are all useless! How could you have been so cowardly, or lazy, or stingy, as to allow you friend to die? Surely, with a little courage, energy, and money, you could have saved him." ... Read More

Death Penalty Should Be Removed in the United States (1998 words, 3 pages)

In the waning hours of September 21, 1998, it appeared that there was no hope for Anthony Porter. It seemed that all the legal avenues for a reprieve on his death sentence had been exhausted. Granted, his legal counsels throughout his attempts at a new trial or a new ruling ... Read More

The Moral and Ethical Issues of the Death Penalty (823 words, 1 pages)

In view of the ever-increasing violent crimes, most people think that the re-enforcement of the death penalty is a good way to reduce the crime rate. However, there are not many statistics that prove this. For this reason, I believe that the death penalty should not be restored. In my ... Read More

The Legend of Balder’s Death, a Tale of Norse Mythology (440 words, 2 pages)

- - The god of light, joy, purity, beauty, innocence, and reconciliation. Son of Odin and Frigg. He was loved by both gods and man and was considered to be the best of the gods. He had a good character, was friendly, wise and eloquent, although he had little power. ... Read More

The Themes of Betrayal, Hysteria, Intolerance and Death in the Movie Adaptation of The Crucible (801 words, 1 pages)

Betrayal, hysteria, intolerance and death are all themes portrayed through out the movie adaptation of The Crucible. Converted from a play to movie by director Nicholas Hytner and released in 1997 The Crucible has continued to interest teenagers due to its witchcraft content and it's setting in Salem. Through out ... Read More

A Discussion on the Death Penalty in Illinois (2973 words, 11 pages)

John H. Whitehead Professor Roth Whitehead 1 A Moratorium on The Death Penalty Should Be Enacted In Illinois Due to the recent releases of newly exonerated Death Row inmates, individuals and organizations are calling for a moratorium- a cooling off period for state executions. The cases of just a few ... Read More

A History of the Plague of Black Death (399 words, 1 pages)

The Plague or Black Death was an epidemic disease that occured in the 6th, 14th, and 17th centuries that killed a total of 137 million people. At it's worst, during the middle ages, it killed 2 million people per year. From 1000 10 1360 the estimated european population was Year ... Read More

The Causes and Symptoms of the Black Death (501 words, 1 pages)

The Black Death 1347-1351 Symptoms and Causes There were three commonly seen forms of the Black Death. The bubonic plague, the pneumonic plague, and the septicemic plague. The bubonic plague was the most common the symptoms included enlarged and inflamed lymph nodes (around arm pits, neck and groin), vomiting, headaches, ... Read More

Speaking of a Personified Death in In Memoriam (876 words, 1 pages)

In Memoriam is a poem through which Tennyson was trying to make sense of the death of his friend, Arthur Hallam. The consistent and intentional use of imagery throughout the poem helps reveal the inner healing process that Tennyson was experiencing during the seventeen years he composed In Memoriam. One ... Read More

An Analysis of Smoking as One of the Most Common Causes of Death Today (226 words, 1 pages)

Smoking and the Effects Smoking is one of the most common causes of death today. Smoking can cause serious injury to one self. Some of the effects that are caused by smoking are emphysema, lung cancer, throat cancer, stained teeth, and eventually death. I have had a family experience with ... Read More

A Comparison of Taoism and Buddhism in the Belief of Life After Death (2357 words, 4 pages)

Taoism and Buddhism are the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. Taoism began the sixth century BCE. And Buddhism came to China from India around the second century of the Common Era. These two religions have shaped Chinese life and thought for nearly twenty-five hundred years. ... Read More

An Analysis of Symbolism in the Mask of Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe (469 words, 1 pages)

American Romanticism Symbolism in the Red Death Edgar Allan Poe's short story entitled The Mask of the Red Death is an artistic example of vivid symbolism. Throughout the sinister tale Poe writes in a style that appeals to all five senses and captivates the reader's curiosity until the story's dour ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS (1576 words, 3 pages)

Imagine the thought of a mother going in to her child's room and kissing her baby good night, expecting to hear the gentle breath of her baby. Instead all that she hears is silence. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the "sudden death of an infant under one year of ... Read More

A Description of the Beauty in the Death of the Cattle (1017 words, 2 pages)

There was a beauty in the death of the cattle. A kind of frustrated satisfaction that is wrought from an uphill struggle finally over, despite ending the journey at the foot of the mountain. Gaunt bodies littered the fractured earth, creating a stillness in the air, a sense of a ... Read More

A Story of a Near-Death Experience (231 words, 1 pages)

Screaming Death When moving into a house you always believe that you will be safe from the outside world. Unfortunately, on July 17, 2000, my thoughts of being secure in a home completely changed. A reckless boy had driven his car into my house, driving through the kitchen and reaching ... Read More

The Question of Who Is to Blame for Romeo and Juliet’s Deaths (1135 words, 3 pages)

This Essay is about who is to blame for Romeo and Juliets deaths. It argues that Romeo was the person to blame for their deaths. Because of his inability to understand true love with Rosaline, his impatience and impulsiveness, and his poor self control. This essay also uses quotes from ... Read More

The Question of the Number of Mentally Retarded Inmates on Death Row in the U.S. (1372 words, 2 pages)

In the United States there are about 3,700 people on death row. There are some arguments about how many are mentally retarded, but the number is estimated at about one-fourth to one-third (www.aclu.orgDeathPenalty... 1). Being mentally retarded does not mean being insane or having brain damage. Mental retardation is a ... Read More

An Analysis of Strength and Power in Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce (1097 words, 2 pages)

The Title for the book I read was Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce. This title obviously suggested untamed Magic, which was present in the main character Veralidaine Sarrasri, also known as Daine. Daine lives in a fictional land of Tortall, during the Reign of King Jonathan the 3rd and Queen ... Read More

A Comparison of The Outsider by Albert Camus and Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman (812 words, 1 pages)

Relationships in times of crisis How their husband or wife helps the main characters when things are going wrong for them. In The outsider by Albert Camus and Death and the maiden by Ariel Dorfman, the mind and souls of the main characters are struggling, one for freedom and the ... Read More

Obsession With Death in the Poetry of Emily Dickinson (1426 words, 3 pages)

Emily Dickinson's obsession with death in her poetry has fascinated people for over a century. Her use of dark, morbid language was relatively unique in mid-nineteenth century poetry, especially for a woman. The subject of these poems ranged from just wondering about death or the processes leading up to it, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Pursuit of the American Dream in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (1346 words, 2 pages)

There is something magical and sometimes overpowering to the majority of mankind It is the thing that allows people to live in mansion's with helipad's as well as underground society forced to live in the many tunnels and passageways under New York City and to beg for their meals. Although ... Read More

The Question of Whether Merlin’s Magics Were Myth or Reality (1910 words, 5 pages)

Merlin Myth or Reality? Merlin, the greatest magician of all time. He lived, if indeed he lived at all, in Wales and southern England during the dawn of Christianity in those lands, long before written historical records were kept. Yet, his name is universally recognized around the world as synonymous ... Read More

The Life and Death of Mark Twain (611 words, 1 pages)

Mark Twain was born in Florida Missouri in 1835 to John Marshall Clemens and Jane Lampton. Then he moved with the rest of his family 4 times in the first 6 months of his life. When he was 4 years old they finally settled down in the small town of ... Read More

The Religious Condemnation of Magic in the Early Middle Ages (1549 words, 3 pages)

Magic was remarkably prevalent through society in the early Middle Ages. As the Middle Ages wore on the Church began to exert its considerable power to suppress it. Even the meanings of many words associated with the supernatural changed. Although the Church suppressed some magic, other forms were allowed and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Comparison of Magic and Science (448 words, 2 pages)

Magic vs. Science What is magic and science? These two subjects have been around for several hundred years and many controversies have come about when the two were throw into the mix with one another. Around the time of the "Renaissance" and "Enlightenment" these topics were thought to be confusing ... Read More

The Strength and Confusion of love in Marquez’s “Death Constant Beyond Love” (1429 words, 2 pages)

The strength and confusion of love lies in its diversity. Love is an individualized emotion. It is a part of who we are. Love does not look for equality, but it persists on balance. Love exists in every smile, every pounding heart, and the sweet taste of every kiss. Love ... Read More

An Introduction to the Analysis of Limit Death Row Appeals (1001 words, 2 pages)

Michael Wilkinson 03 February 1997 English 121 Limit Death Row Appeals The Constitution of the United States outlines the rights of a person accused of a crime. The individual has a right to a trial and to be judged by a jury of his peers. When the result of a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Death in To Autumn by John Keats (956 words, 2 pages)

John Keats once said about Lord Byron, He describes what he sees - I describe what I imagine, mine is the hardest task. To Autumn is evidence of his way of thinking, as the poem is a vivid, lyrical portrayal of the English autumn, as he imagined it. The poem ... Read More

A Discussion on the Wonders of the Life and Death of Jesus Christ (526 words, 1 pages)

Jesus The Liberator The wonders of the life and death of Jesus have inspired many to follow in his footsteps. This is especially true in the case of oppressed people all over the world. In Jesus Christ, they find the wisdom and love that helps them to continue their fight ... Read More

A Look Into Real Life and Death of Jesse James and His Gang in the History of United States (950 words, 2 pages)

Jesse James Jesse James has to be one of the most well known outlaws of United States history. Along with his brother Frank and their cohorts, the Younger brothers, they ransacked banks and trains across the western frontier, while winning their way into history and the hearts of Americans. Albert ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013