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An Examination of the Film Adoption of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey (783 words, 1 pages)

Who Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest...? In the 1975 film adoption to Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, the character Randall McMurphy brings the hospital to life with his ability to undermine the rules and regulations of his ward. After being sent to jail for alleged statutory ... Read More

Creative Writing at Diamond Peak (1144 words, 2 pages)

My family and I arrived at Diamond Peak at about ten oclock on a chilly Satur-day morning in November. We unloaded from the car, took our rented skis and poles, and headed for the slopes. We walked toward the ticket counter and got four all-day lift tickets. My lift ticket ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of My Briliant Career (586 words, 1 pages)

My Brilliant Career Essay How far are the film and novel versions of My Brilliant Career feminist in their interpretation? My Brilliant Career was a coming of age story based on the Miles Franklin's book of the same title. It told the journey towards maturity of an idealistic and headstrong ... Read More

An Analysis of the Marketing of Honda Motorcycles in the USA (1683 words, 6 pages)

Marketing of Honda motorcycles in the USA The American Honda Motor Company was established as a subsidiary by Honda in 1959. During the 1960's the type of motorcycles brought by Americans underwent a major change. Motorcycle registrations increased by over 800,000 in five years from 1960. In the early 60's ... Read More

An Overview of the United States Armed Forces and the Role of the Marine Corps (1129 words, 2 pages)

The United States Armed Forces are the top elite fighting forces of the world. Two hundred and twenty-six years in existence, the Marine Corps, a sister branch of the Department of the Navy, upholds the highest standards and traditions of Americas military power. Being a Sergeant for the worlds greatest ... Read More

The Pursuit of Freedom Throughout My Life (450 words, 1 pages)

In Pursuit of Freedom After all these years of confinement, the time I have anticipated is finally here. Following my emancipation from high school in June, I will be able to enjoy my freedom. I am sure that boot camp could never be as bad as high school. On the ... Read More

Huey P. Newton and the Black Panther Party (1104 words, 2 pages)

Huey P. Newton Founder of the Black Panther party During the Late 1960s and early 70s posters of the Black Panther Partys co-founder, Huey P. Newton were plastered on walls of college dorm rooms across the country. Wearing a black beret and a leather jacket, sitting on a wicker chair, ... Read More

A Description of the Journey Towards Adulthood as Marked By a Variety of Childhood and Adolescent Experiences (1013 words, 2 pages)

The journey toward adulthood is marked by a variety of childhood and adolescent experiences. These experiences contribute toward a loss of innocence and a greater understanding of life itself. In T.C. Boyles story, Greasy Lake, the teenage protagonist finds himself one step closer to maturity after a truly insane and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Dress Code in Public Schooling as a Controversial Issue Lately (797 words, 2 pages)

The dress code in public schooling has been a controversial issue lately, both in Massachusetts and nation-wide. I feel some type of dress code would cut down some of the everyday problems that schools have today. A dress code in public schooling would be a good idea because it would ... Read More

An Analysis of the Effects of the Work of Armin Hofmann, a Swiss Designer (295 words, 1 pages)

Armin Hofmanns effect and significance as a Swiss designer included published the Graphic design manual principals and practice in 1965. This book became a reference for many young designers and thus created a sort of design recipe that could be followed and repeated by others. This is one of the ... Read More

A Critique of Arms and the Man, a Play (680 words, 1 pages)

Critique of Arms and the Man The play took place during the time period of the Russian revolution, I believe. Im not entirely sure, but it was Bulgaria and Syria fighting. The setting took place entirely in the house of the Petkoff house a Bulgarian majors house and family. The ... Read More

A Guideline to Enjoy a Live Classical Concert (854 words, 2 pages)

Attending a classical concert is a very different experience to attending other concerts. Classical concerts in particular are very special, in that, it is almost like re-creating history. The performers play music from the past and in a way serve as a 'bridge' between the composers and the listeners. It ... Read More

A Biography of Charlie Chaplin, an English Actor (613 words, 1 pages)

Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin, who was he? What did he do? How does he effect film today? Charlie Chaplin influenced and changed the history of TV and forever. He was the first comedian on film. Also he was known as a good director as an actor. He was a two ... Read More

An Analysis of Campus Y Supporting a Winter Coat Drive (823 words, 2 pages)

Introduction This proposal recommends that the Campus Y support a winter coat drive so as to provide targeted families and individuals migrated from warmer regions with warm clothes. Volunteers supporting the project will be recruited through Carolina and the community. I will advertise and market the idea to local residents ... Read More

An Analysis of the Ads “Bugs Bynny” and “The Marlboro Man” (582 words, 1 pages)

Bugs Bunny and the Marlboro Man How often do you watch television and not see violence, smoking, and drinking? Not very often. Everyday you watch television, and everyday you see one of these acts. You are not the only one who sees this, your children do, too. Every time you ... Read More

The Role and Influence of Assata Shakur in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (1537 words, 2 pages)

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a political, legal, and social struggle to gain full citizenship rights for Blacks and to gain racial equality. The goals of the civil rights movement was to end segregation, the system of laws and separating of blacks and whites that whites ... Read More

An Analysis of the Movie “Easy Rider “ (1151 words, 2 pages)

Analysis of Easy Rider The movie "Easy Rider" revolves around two bikers making a trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans, to attend Mardi Gras. The first scene in the film involves the two main characters selling a good amount of cocaine to a man in Rolls Royce. After the ... Read More

An Analysis of Culture and Drug Policies in Amsterdam (461 words, 1 pages)

Amsterdam Culture Culture in Amsterdam is very diverse and unique it has a very vibrant scene. Some of this is because of a renewed interest in Dutch culture. Amsterdam is a very musical city, all types of street performers to concert hall performances. There are also many parks that are ... Read More

A Description of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon a French Political Writer and Socialist (690 words, 1 pages)

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a French political writer and socialist was the first person to ever be known as an anarchist. In 1840 he published a book named "What Is Property," this book was strongly opinionated and told the truth about society in the middle of the nineteenth century. It declared that ... Read More

The Vietnam War and the Novel, The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien (1084 words, 2 pages)

Silence Kills Okay class, an authorative voice sounds out, today we are going to talk about the Vietnam War. A sea of dumbfounded faces stare the teacher down. Does anyone know anything about the Vietnam War? the voice continued to ask. The sea of faces is motionless, no true sign ... Read More

An Analysis of My Most Embarrassing Moment (446 words, 1 pages)

My Most Embarrassing Moment There's nothing worse than that breath-stopping mind-curdling moment of severe humiliation. The kind of cringer where even months later when you think of the incident your brain freezes while your lungs take in an involuntary gasp, and if someone is talking to you during this horrid ... Read More

Personal Writing: The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received (899 words, 2 pages)

One of the greatest gifts that I ever received was an angel pin from my grandmother. It was the Christmas of 1993 when she gave it to me, twelve months after my aunt had died. To me, the pin represented my aunt watching over me and my family. I have ... Read More

The Depiction of Youth Violence in Boyle’s Greasy Lake (535 words, 1 pages)

Youth Violence as Found in Greasy Lake Written by T. Corghessan Boyle In Greasy Lake the Idea of Youth Violence is very well portrayed and illustrated. As the story begins with a line Its good to be bad this is a very true statement. When relating to youth violence as ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Willa Cathers Paul (441 words, 1 pages)

In Willa Cathers Pauls Case, the author uses symbolism and imagery to stress the disillusionment of teenagers and how it can eventually lead to death. Symbolism Symbolism is relating symbolic meaning or significance to events, relationships, or objects (put source hear). In Willa Cathers essay, the teenage disillusionment of Paul ... Read More

A Representation of Teen Life in the Movie American Graffiti (480 words, 1 pages)

The movie, American Graffiti, has many values to it including being cool, having fun, school (parents), and dating. It is a movie where teens can relate to. How teen life is really like in those days. American Graffiti is a movie that shows the American youth culture and its values ... Read More

An Essay on the Issues of School Uniforms (735 words, 1 pages)

"Mr. Bill Clinton in his state of the Union Address in 1996, praised student uniforms as a way to promote safety and discipline in public schools. Ms. Moore and others, the principal and attendants of Will Rogers Middle School, felt a particular satisfaction in this endorsement" (Ms. Moore). On top ... Read More

An Analysis of the Taco Bell Advertisement Campaign Involving a Talking Chihuahua (384 words, 1 pages)

1 Oversize corn chip 1 Undersized dog Millions of dollars Many people say that the US is the land of opportunity, but the latest money making opportunity has come from south of the border. Chihuahuas, Talking Chihuahuas. Taco Bell has struck a gold mine in its latest advertisement campaign involving ... Read More

Improper Dressing and Lack of Sleep: The Cause of My Cold (613 words, 1 pages)

Do not forget to take your jacket or else you will catch a cold, were my mothers famous last words as I left the house on a cool spring evening. Of course being the typical teenager that I am, I responded, Its not cold outside, I wont need it. Boy, ... Read More

A Review of The Breakfast Club, a Film by John Hughes (696 words, 1 pages)

The Breakfast Club Theresa Puchta is very accurate in her description of the merits and limitations of John Hughes films. Almost all of the characteristics and themes she has described in the article suburban setting, vague social concerns, high school cliques, uncaring parents, characters wearing the latest fashions and top ... Read More

An Analysis of the 1995 Classic Film “Rebel Without a Causes” (1085 words, 2 pages)

The 1955 classic film, Rebel Without A Cause, was one of the first movie's to tackle the delicate issues of adolescence. Teenagers in this film are portrayed as being disobedient and rebellious towards their parents. One of the main characters in this film, Jim Stark, is rebelling against the expectation ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013