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Martin Luther King Jrs I have a dream speech, gave freedom for the African American people. There are many historical similarities between the I have a dream speech and the play Raisin in the sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry in the late 1950s. The three similarities are Time period, Racial ... Read More

The Theme of Isolation in the Play Hamlet (1296 words, 4 pages)

In Hamlet, many character show signs that there dealing with different forms of isolation that is one of the leading cause to a climatic ending. During the play hamlet many of the characters are eventually hurt by the actions on one man. King Claudius. His plot and execution of his ... Read More

King Lear: A Thought Provoking Play That Makes Strong Statement on Human Society (786 words, 2 pages)

The Shakespearean play of King Lear is a play that stimulates the audiences minds by using strong ideas through different characters and issues that make a statement on human society. An idea reflected in our society in the play is the role of women in civilization, which is shown through ... Read More

Shakespear’s Use of Themes in His Plays (1224 words, 4 pages)

Themes are used by writers to convey a moral in the play. William Shakespeare was a writer than used many themes to make his plays convey a meaning. In Shakespeares play, The Merchant of Venice, it is said that he is conveying satire against a sort of society. The themes ... Read More

2s Complement Using 7-Segment Display (1205 words, 5 pages)

The purpose of this lab was to familiarize students with analog oscilloscope and hardware for circuit design. The lab has two parts the first part is to generate waves using a bit file given in the lab. Our task is to learn how to calibrate and adjust the oscilloscope so ... Read More

Creative Short Story about Playing Music (489 words, 2 pages)

The air came in cold wisps. It was not surprising to see a student sitting on the roof of the science room. Some used the roof to sulk others used it to reflect their day. Only once or twice was it ever used to save the world. It once had ... Read More

The Role Played by Personality Traits in Enhancing the Level of Success of an Individual (1525 words, 5 pages)

Ever wondered why some individuals are more successful than others? Even though, they possess the same level of educational, same years of job experience, similar backgrounds. And many times better qualitifications to do the job, but the job goes to someone else. Well scientific research has strong evidence pointing to ... Read More

Playing Basketball for the First Time (643 words, 2 pages)

Madi persuaded me to something that changed my life join basketball. It exposed me to one of my favorite hobbies and new experiences. As people change, so do their personalities. In result of this statement, I decided to join basketball. Instead of limiting my options of just participating in, my ... Read More

The Role of Women in Henrik Ibsen’s Plays (1737 words, 5 pages)

There are two kinds of spiritual law, two kinds of conscience, one in man and another, altogether different, in woman. They do not understand each other but in practical life the woman is judged by man's law, as though she were not a woman but a man. This quote written ... Read More

A Review of the Play Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott (570 words, 1 pages)

Recently, I went to see a play, Dial "M" for Murder at the Somerset Valley Playhouse, written by Frederick Knott. This was the first play I saw at Somerset Valley Playhouse. Although it was very different from other playhouses, like the size, the play was a good alternative to going ... Read More

The Small Dying Plant of Lena as a Representation of Her Family in the Play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (497 words, 2 pages)

How can Lena's small dying plant represent her family? In a Raisin inthe Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the Younger family is holding on to lifejust like the little plant. Both the family and the plant need things tosurvive life. Without these small things, the plant and the family will notsurvive. ... Read More

NBA Draft of High School Players (792 words, 3 pages)

On the year 2008, the NBA has stopped allowing professional basketball teams to draft high school players. The new rule is that a player has to attend college for at least a year before being eligible to be drafted in the NBA. I believe otherwise, being able to draft high ... Read More

Should Pornographic Displays Be Banned in Schools? (776 words, 2 pages)

In a lot of schools there are rules against pornographic pictures or sayings being displayed in the school. In the artwork displayed by the students some may argue that it is freedom of expression. Some people may see it as pornographic and others may not even care. At the end ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Inspector Goole in the Play An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley (1047 words, 3 pages)

The Inspector introduces himself as Inspector Goole, a police officer who has come to scrutinize about a young woman called Eva SmithDaisy Renton. Half way through act one when the Inspector arrives, J.B Priestley describes him as a man of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness this shows that he is an ... Read More

Importance of Play in Childrenâ€™s Growth and Development (1224 words, 4 pages)

Health Critics of America are constantly saying how children need more exercise (to prevent obesity) yet schools keep cutting the time of recess for children. Soon children will have no recess at all. Preschools are even debating over play time, while many argue that play is a vital part in ... Read More

NFL Players’ Careers (1618 words, 5 pages)

Three things define quarterbacks careers in the NFL wins, loses and super bowls. The great ones generally have super bowl rings and have etched their name in history forever. But even the great ones eventually lose their touch towards the end of their careers. Joe Montana, considered by some (i.e. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Play Twelve Angry Men (838 words, 3 pages)

The setting of Twelve Angry Men is the Jury Room of the New York Courtof Law in 1957. The play takes place in a time when racism was a bigdeal. This time period is effective because the young man on trial thatthe jury was responsible for was part of a ... Read More

Racism in the Play A Raisin in the Sun (1085 words, 4 pages)

Racism is a major issue that has affected the United States sinceits discovery. Racism is the hatred by a person of one race pointed ata person of another race. The United States has grown up to improve as awhole but this process is a long way away from completion. Somecitizens ... Read More

Women in Renaissance Plays (624 words, 2 pages)

Powerful Women. For Renaissance playwrights, the representation of powerful women meant having to deal with their cultures pervasive and sometimes contradictory gender assumptions. Compare the representation of powerful women in any 1 (ONE) or 2 (TWO) of the following plays John Lylys Endymion, Gammer Gurtons Needle, and Arden of Faversham. ... Read More

An Appreciation of the English Comedy Play Run for Your Wife (1080 words, 3 pages)

Run for your wife was an English comedy play that had me crying of laughter the entire play. It was a very good play in my opinion it kept me on my toes wanting to watch more throughout the play. As I was walking to the play I was not ... Read More

The Positive Influences That Comic Strips Play in a Young Student’s Literacy Life (1342 words, 4 pages)

Comic Strips as a Text Structure for Learning to Read by Claudia J. McVicker (2007) talks about the positive influences that comic strips play in a young students literacy life by converting the non reader into the avid reader. McVicker (2007) goes into explaining that comic strips are something that ... Read More

Three Children of Youthful Ghosts at Play: Revisiting Sally Mann’s Immediate Family (1194 words, 2 pages)

Contemporary American photographer Sally Mann's 1993 series ImmediateFamily documents the private lives and intimate experiences of her threeyoung children. The 78 page paperback consists of 65 black and whitephotographs taken between 1984 and 1991 at the family's secluded,private estate in rural Virginia. The natural landscape of the Americansouth serves as ... Read More

The Use of Symbolism and Foreshadowing in the Play Oedipus Rex (319 words, 2 pages)

There are many examples of symbolism and foreshadowing in the play Oedipus Rex. Foreshadowing suggests in advance what happens later in a story. It is a technique that often is used to warn of disaster. Some of the foreshadowing is subtle while some tells the reader directly what is about ... Read More

Playing Your Cards in Nature (281 words, 3 pages)

When I think of nature I picture all the elements that come along with it. I imagine towering trees, vibrant flowers, and stringy grasses blowing in the wind. However, not all things that make up nature can be as peaceful as a simple walk in the park. Mother Nature can ... Read More

Comparing and Contrasting Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 (178 words, 1 pages)

Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 are popular gaming system of all video games. There has been a big argument over which gaming system is better. In our opinion PS3 is far more advanced than Xbox 360. First of all the networking service of PS3 is better than Xbox 360. For ... Read More

My Special Relationship with the Cast of the Theatre Play Little Women (890 words, 5 pages)

The curtains go up and the lights come on your heart is pounding and you get a sudden thrill, feeling as if you are going to be sick from excitement. After many weeks of rehearsals, running lines and costume fittings, it is time for the show. All the challenging work ... Read More

Playing Poker to Make Money (1073 words, 2 pages)

Playing poker to make money is an exciting experience but it does takework. If I can do it, I believe anyone can make it as a professionalpoker player. There will be hard times and set backs on your journey. Just remember poker is a long run game. If you don't ... Read More

Overview of the Play Grease (1657 words, 5 pages)

Jim Jacobs, the creator of Grease. He lived in Chicago, Illinois, when he got the inspiration to create a musical about Teens in high school, about the drama of love, and their style of living their own lives. He was one of the co-creators of the play, and he decided ... Read More

An Analysis of the Play Grease by Jim Jacobs (1657 words, 5 pages)

The Flaws of the Old French Society in The Misanthrope, a Play by Moliere (850 words, 3 pages)

In The Misanthrope by Moliere, Almost all the characters are a representation of the flaws of old French society. As you read through the play you can tell Moliere is just making fun of all the characters but once you get to understand the character of Alceste you can tell ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013