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Pike essayIn Pike, by Ted Hughs, a fisherman observes a voracious fish and realizes an unsettling similarity between the pike and the nature of man. The nature of a cruel and gratuitous fish is compared to man, and this is a frightening discovery for the speaker.The speaker observes the pike ... Read More

A Discussion on Whether the Origins of Homosexuality, Addictions, and Intelligence Should Be Attributed to Nature or Nurture (618 words, 3 pages)

When comparing nature and nurture, we look at whether one affects an individual more so than the other. In looking at the origins of homosexuality, addictions, and intelligence, many psychologists, more specifically, developmental psychologists discovered that its not so much a nature versus nurture issue, but rather a nature-nurture issue. ... Read More

An Analysis of Degrading and Sexual Nature of Advertisements (2105 words, 7 pages)

As a young woman, I find many of the advertisements in todays society degrading and mostly sexual. I feel the need to be thin, with big breasts, and the perfect body. I also feel that in advertisements, men are superior to women which is definitely not the case. Advertisements have ... Read More

A Look at the Effect of Nature and Nurture in Child Development (2747 words, 10 pages)

041314Nature Vs. Nurture in DevelopmentStatistically, overall success begins in a good, credible childhood home with a lot of opportunities and support provided by parents. Furthermore, kids who grow up in abusive homes usually have a lower chance of developing healthy psychological function or normal levels of self-esteem than upper-middle class ... Read More

A View on Capitalism, Science and Nature (896 words, 3 pages)

Capitalism, Science and NatureCapitalism is a system that has been in effect since the 12th or 13th century and will very likely be around for many more centuries. Is capitalism a viable system? Many people believe that it is because of capitalism that our country is taking a turn for ... Read More

The Nature and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (2450 words, 8 pages)

The Nature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and It's TreatmentThe term Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or rather it's acronym OCD, has become a loosely used term in the colloquial language that people use to describe their organizational or quirky habits. However, one can't help but wonder just how extensive the population's knowledge of OCD ... Read More

Mother Nature’s Bad Hair Day in the Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (1130 words, 5 pages)

Mother Natures Bad Hair DayIn many novels nature can be a significant character. Whether it describes the mood of certain characters or the setting of a book, nature enhances the mood. The mood in John Steinbecks masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath, relates to the problems facing the characters and reinforces ... Read More

A Reflection on the Ideas on Human Nature by Niccolo Machiavelli and Stephen L. Carter (1270 words, 4 pages)

Admiration for BenevolenceHumans are the most appalling living creatures on Earth. We destroy the world we inhabit with pollution and waste, damaging the land, water, and air. Animals are killed for sport, rendering many species endangered or extinct. We treat our own kind like animals or lesser humans through slavery, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Romantics’ Relationship With Nature (526 words, 2 pages)

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. When I see this I cannot help but think of Romantics and the Romantic that wrote this, Ralph Waldo Emerson. This aphorism is still present today and while it may not be appearing as often as before because of urbanization, it is ... Read More

An Appreciation of Nature Depicted in Walden Pond by Henry David Thoreau (1134 words, 3 pages)

Nature has always been an entity that has been widely ignored and taken advantage of. However, with the rise of Romanticism, nature becomes much more appreciated and valued, at least by the Romantics. Naturally though, Romantic ideas were not widely accepted, primarily due to the Industrial Revolution. As a result, ... Read More

Creating the Duality of Human Nature Through Blake (1281 words, 5 pages)

The Symmetry of Third Text Creating the Duality of Human Nature Through Blake There is a narrow line between an artist and his artistry, which toocreates a visceral field of endless interpretations that readers, as wellas viewers, create and further contribute to the artist's work. Theyfashion this "third text", an ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sexual Harassment – Bullying of a Sexual Nature – Male Sexism and Hatred Towards Women in the Workplace (1079 words, 4 pages)

Sexual harassment is bullying of a sexual nature or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. It is also illegal to harass a women by making offensive comments about women in general. (EEOC,Law) Mary applied for the carpeting job but upon her hiring she was confronted by the ... Read More

The Evil Nature of Humans in the Novel, Lord of Flies by William Golding (1118 words, 4 pages)

It can be stated, quite categorically, that William Golding believes humans are innately evil, and will turn grotesquely immoral if given the slightest chance. One can well see why he thinks this way he experienced the effect of World War II on Europe. Indeed, we do not know ourselves how ... Read More

The Human Nature of Violence Throughout History (1421 words, 12 pages)

No matter where a person is in the world, who they are, or whatbackground they come from, there will always be a person or group of peoplewhose beliefs and ideologies will violently clash with those of saidperson. It is evident all over the world. People with a strong beliefsystem will ... Read More

The Condemnation of the Machine-Like Nature of Americans, Non-Beat Culture and the Author’s Raising of Himself to the Level of a Great Religious Leader in the Poem, Sunflower Sutra (1916 words, 7 pages)

Through the use of the didactic form of Sunflower Sutra and the use of pathetic fallacy, which works in this poem to give human qualities to both the sunflower and the locomotive, Ginsberg condemns the machine-like nature of American, non-Beat culture and raises himself up to the level of a ... Read More

The Nature of Mental Illness in Waking in the Blue and Think/Leap/Rethink/Fall by Robert Lowell (744 words, 3 pages)

In confessional poetry, the experience of mental illness and its psychiatric treatments are common themes. Robert Lowell specifically investigates the nature of mental illness and the dark future that might come as a result of mania in Waking in the Blue. In contrast, my imitation poem, ThinkLeapRethinkFall, is meant to ... Read More

The Brutalities of World War I and the Nature of War in All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (1883 words, 5 pages)

War, the destruction of humanity, has managed to create and destroy nations and cities while killing off mankind. Within the last millennium, weapons and war tactics have undergone a total transformation in order to continue fighting more advanced wars and dominating regions. The irony of such technological and scientific improvements ... Read More

The Power of Nature in the Poems, Mending Wall and Fire and Ice by Robert Frost (1011 words, 3 pages)

Mending Wall by Robert Frost is about how everyone needs a barrier. Without one, people would be vulnerable and easy to target, easy to hurt. Then you have Fire and Ice, which is also by Robert Frost. It is about the two arguments of how the world may end. It ... Read More

Ebola Virus: A Diabolical Disease Concocted by Nature (526 words, 1 pages)

-What are viral hemorrhagic fevers? The Ebola virus, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a diseasecaused by viruses from four distinct familles of virus filoviruses, arenavirus,flaviviruses, and bunyaviruses. The usual host for most of these viruses arerodents or arthropods (such as ticks and mosquitoes).In come cases, such as the ... Read More

Machiavelli’s View of Human Nature (1031 words, 2 pages)

MACHIAVELLI'S VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE In The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli presents a view of governing astate that is drastically different from that of humanists of his time. Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the sole authoritydetermining every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy whichwould serve ... Read More

An Analysis of Human Nature in Lord of the Flies by William Golding (824 words, 1 pages)

The whole novel "Lord of the Flies" is about how William Golding sees human nature and how society struggles to survive. Golding criticises all the aspects of mankind and shows how defective we are. Golding creates a microworld to analyse human nature in the macroworld, which is the world that ... Read More

An Analysis and an Introduction to the Nature of Stars and the Birth and Death of Stars (4914 words, 6 pages)

Star, a glowing body of gases that also emits heat and other forms of energy that derive ultimately from thermonuclear reactions taking place in its interior. Stars and the vast collections of stars known as galaxies are the building blocks of the universe. Although the characteristics of individual stars vary ... Read More

Shakespeare’s Portrayal of Conceptual Themes in Human Nature Are Well Renowned (3006 words, 4 pages)

Throughout western literature, the works of William Shakespeare are renowned fortheir portrayal and explanation of conceptual themes associated with human nature. Ofthe 17th century poet s works, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet aptly displays subtleconceptions and meaningful ideologies that explain 15th century Italian society. Throughout Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare ... Read More

An Introduction to the Nature and Its Surprising Wonders (840 words, 3 pages)

Green, fresh and beautiful landscape is the best way to describe Killkenny County in Northwest Ireland. Killkenny County was the most interesting area of Ireland that I visited. I experienced a religious hike that was the most treasured moment on my trip. It was unbelievable for what I saw and ... Read More

The Meaning of Life and Human Nature in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (490 words, 1 pages)

LES MISERABLES Behind the plot of the story there was a great meaning of what life is all about and human nature. I is not only the main character searching for justice but about the world living one terrible lie. The book touches fragile aspects of crime, love, poverty, and ... Read More

The Theme of Nature as a Unique Calmness in Beloved by Toni Morrison (1932 words, 3 pages)

Nature often times represent a unique calmness. Toni Morrison doesn t make anyexceptions to this idea. In her novel Beloved, Toni Morrison uses trees to symbolize comfort, protection and peace. Morrison uses trees throughout Beloved to emphasize theserenity that the natural world offers. Many black characters, and some white and ... Read More

The Mysterious Nature of Shakespeare’s Tragedy Antony and Cleopatra (690 words, 1 pages)

Nature, described as mysterious and secretive, is a recurrent theme throughout Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. Cleopatra, the ill-fated queen of Egypt, is both mysterious and secretive, and her emotional power is above and beyond nature's great strength. Whether described in a positive or in a negative manner, both nature and ... Read More

The Complex Nature of Humans Portrayed in Alexander Dumas’ Works (1624 words, 2 pages)

Every man has his rise and his downfall. His rise can be attributed to hardwork, dedication to accomplishing a set goal, or possibly even luck.Sometimes a man can become jealous at another man s fortune and wish forhis downfall. He might even try to make this wish come true in ... Read More

Rachel Cameron’s Outspoken Nature and Sexuality Ideologies (1154 words, 2 pages)

The human being has an advantage over other animals its ability to communicate. Having two ears to listen and a tongue to speak has made it possible for humans understand one another and to be able to express their feelings. This is a blessing that most people are able to ... Read More

The Religion of Nature Worship, Emperor Worship and Purity Shinto (829 words, 1 pages)

SHINTOISM The Religion of Nature Worship, Emperor Worship, and Purity Shinto (the way of the gods), traditionally dating back to 660 B. C., is a loosely organized religion of the Japanese people embracing a wide variety of beliefs and practices. In its most basic sense Shinto is a religious form ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013