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An Abused Freedom The Second Amendment, I believe, has been over-stretched and misrepresented by gun lobbyists such as the National Rifle Association (NRA) for years. They always hide behind the Second Amendment saying that this freedom is what our country was built upon. In a recent article in Newsweek magazine, ... Read More

An Analysis of a Streetcar Names Desire by Williams Tennessee (983 words, 2 pages)

"We are all civilized people, which means that we are all savages at heart, but observing a few amenities of civilized behavior." Tennessee Williams. To what extent is this view of life reflected in the actions of Stanley, Blanche and Stella? 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is a very socially challenging ... Read More

Hostage Taking at the 1972 Munich Olympics (995 words, 2 pages)

When Ilana Romano heard her husband was among the Israeli athletes held by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics, she expected the worst. "I knew who he was. He would not sit quietly. He was not the type," she recalled. "I knew it would end badly." She was right. ... Read More

A Biography of Wilfred Owen (566 words, 1 pages)

Wilfred Owen was born into a middle class English family in eighteen ninety-three. He was the eldest child in the family of four children, he was the son of a railway official named Tom Owen. He aspired to win two scholarships but was unsuccessful both times so he consequently moved ... Read More

The Debate on the Possession and Use of Firearms in the United States (1104 words, 2 pages)

The possession and use of firearms is a source of much debate in the United States. Some people favor stringent gun control laws, while others are staunch supporters of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Both sides of the issue have many voters in agreement with them. For ... Read More

The History of Hockey in Canada (827 words, 1 pages)

The History of Hockey in Canada Hockey in Canada began just after our country was discovered. Actually it was another country that was discovered, Newfoundland, but that country became part of Canada and now its all the same. The early settlers had little to do. Except for hunting for food ... Read More

The History of US M1 Rifle (539 words, 1 pages)

The US Rifle M1 was the first semiautomatic rifle to be the standard small arm of the US Military, and the first semiautomatic rifle to be adopted by a major military power. It was the product of a genius, John Cantius Garand. While the M1 Rifle was never officially referred ... Read More

The Licence to Carry a Gun (1694 words, 3 pages)

against Brady Bill none Gold Finger The License to Carry a Gun On an overcast Monday in March in 1981, six shots were fired from a Colt .22 caliber revolver, at an American president. Although after this attempt on a president's life, the immediate results were not as dramatic as ... Read More

The Causes of Violence in Teens (1113 words, 2 pages)

The Causes of Violence in Teens Jocks, Preps, Punks, Goths, Geeks. They may sit at individual tables at lunch, but they all belong to the same generation. The story that hit the news was the massacre at Columbine High. The school outcasts finally had all the power and they utilized ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Moby Dick (1259 words, 2 pages)

Tools of Destiny Come, Ahab's compliments to ye come and see if ye can swerve me. Swerve me? Ye cannot swerve me, else ye yourselves! Man has ye there. Swerve me? The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run. Over ... Read More

An Analysis of Violence and Evil In Real Life in Marilyn Manson’s Article on Columbine (1223 words, 2 pages)

Marilyn Manson's article on Columbine is in defense of himself concerning the blame from the media for the shootings in Littleton, Colorado. The points he brought up in his defense impressed me. I never really expected him to have that kind of outlook on things. There were a few controversial ... Read More

An Analysis of Characters in a Novel A Gathering of Old Men (562 words, 1 pages)

A main theme in "A Gathering of Old Men" is the redefinition of black masculinity. Initially titled "The Revenge of Old Men," the novel is a tale about action and self-realization. The old men who gather at the plantation have spent their days running from trouble. After years of social ... Read More

A Discussion on the Importance of Morale in War (478 words, 1 pages)

Morale The Strongest Weapon In a War Morale is defined as an attitude towards something, and that's exactly what it is. We need Morale during a war to get our soldiers to fight their best! Take the last two words of that sentence. "their best"... People may not think that ... Read More

An Analysis of Huck in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (689 words, 1 pages)

Huck in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is consistently running from something. The Novel was published in 1885 however, the story takes place in the pre Civil War era along the great Mississippi River. Because Huck is habitually on the run, the reader can see how Huck ... Read More

A Comparison of the Books “The Grapes of Wrath” And “Of Mice and Men” (1232 words, 2 pages)

During the Great Depression, American people suffered from unemployment, crashing stock markets, and unaffordable daily products. In addition to these problems, people were taken advantage of by corrupt police and unfair business owners. People living through these times learned to judge what is right and what is wrong on their ... Read More

An Analysis of Juvenile Homicide (1622 words, 3 pages)

Juvenile Homicide Juvenile Homicide amongst gang members has been on a recent rise. Today, younger people are joining gangs and they are responsible for many of the violent acts committed in our society. An estimated 3,340 member-based gang homicides were committed in the United States in 1997. The national homicide ... Read More

Jeremiah Johnson the Greatest Western/Pioneer Movie in America (645 words, 1 pages)

Jeremiah Johnson Without a doubt the greatest westernpioneer movie ever created is Jeremiah Johnson. This movie shows hardships that American frontiersmen encountered as they traveled west into new land. Jeremiah Johnson, portrayed by Robert Redford, is a man that has been soured by society and civilization and decides to make ... Read More

An Analysis of the Indian Mutiny (2221 words, 3 pages)

HOW SHOULD THE INDIAN MUTINY BE CHARACTERISED? SHOULD IT BE SEEN AS A POST PACIFICATION REVOLT, A NATIONALIST UPRISING, OR AS A WAR OF INDEPENDENCE? Any discussion on the reasons behind the Indian mutiny needs to be preceded by what the mutiny actually was. While mutinies and revolts were not ... Read More

An Analysis of James Fenimore Cooper’s Last of the Mohicans (882 words, 1 pages)

Natty Bumppo is the main protagonist in James Fenimore Cooper's Last of the Mohicans. Natty Bumppo is a well known "palefaced" woodsmen among the Tribes and European armies throughout the colonial state of New York. Hawkeye, as his friends call him, is also known as The Scout and La Long ... Read More

An Analysis of Guy De Maupassant (1044 words, 2 pages)

Guy De Maupassant Guy De Maupassant is famous for his many short stories. His women are often shown as immoral or evil. His women are selfish and untrustworthy and vain. Examples of this can be found in a few of his specific short stories The Necklace, The Jewelry and A ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Stricter Gun Control Laws in the United States (1437 words, 3 pages)

Gun control is an issue that has been debated by Americans since the 1960s (Dolan 1). The debate questions the right of Americans to bear arms, this including, handguns, shotguns, and rifles. Some say a simple restriction of these arms is in order while some think they should be banned ... Read More

Purchasing Guns Should Remain a Private Piece of Information (557 words, 1 pages)

Gun Privacy The article I chose is about a Gun privacy case that the Supreme Court is debating whether the government can withhold information on some gun purchases and crimes, including details of database checks like those used to track weapons in the sniper case. Bush and the National Rifle ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Gun Control in the US (1289 words, 3 pages)

Gun Control - Do We Need It? A few years ago I got mugged. It was during the day, people walking all around not 15 feet from where I was being robbed at gunpoint. The kid took my wallet, pants, shoes, and, my feeling of invulnerability. If that kid had ... Read More

The Theme of Life in Fly Away Peter by David Malouf (782 words, 1 pages)

"Jim saw that he had been living, before he came here, in a state of dangerous innocence... He had been blind." What did Jim mean and how does it relate the overall point of the novel. 'Fly Away Peter', by David Malouf, is essentially a novel examining life it charts ... Read More

Achievements of Eli Whitney an American Inventor (645 words, 1 pages)

Eli Whitney and Interchangeable Parts The year was 1765. One of the most influential inventors in American history, Eli Whitney, was born in Westboro, Massachusetts. He contributed some of the greatest innovations to American society. There are many different situations that helped shape or inspire Eli. Being exposed to his ... Read More

An Analysis of the Book The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth (491 words, 1 pages)

The Day of the Jackal, written by Fredrick Forsyth, is a fictional novel that displays the author's brilliance by setting a mood and connecting you with the characters. The Day of the Jackal takes place in post World War II in France. The Jackal is a professional assassin, whose name ... Read More

An Analysis of Ambrose Bierce’s Short Story “An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge” (783 words, 2 pages)

Intro to Fiction Short Story Analysis Death, what a powerful and tremendous word. Just the word, "death," brings a feeling or thought that you just can't describe. Different people have different views and opinions on death, as Ambrose Bierce portrayed in the short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." ... Read More

A Comparison of Sub-Texts in Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine and The Fog of War by Roger Morris (1015 words, 2 pages)

Analysing sub text in "Bowling for Columbine", Michael Moore. The very first shot of the film is that of Charlton Heston promoting it, as a documentary the American Rifle Association would like everyone to see. This we realize, as the film opens, is but a spoof that drips with sarcasm, ... Read More

Once Again on a Day That Wouldn’t End (1294 words, 2 pages)

A Day That Wouldn't End Once again, I spent my day on a forty-mile forced march. The Sabbath is not viewed during war if it is at all in the army. The morning was hectic, as the bugle sounded we had been given thirty minutes notice to gather our belongings ... Read More

A Biography of Robert E. Lee a Military Leader Represented in Great American Generals by Ian Hogg (1196 words, 3 pages)

Great Military Leaders-Robert E. Lee I chose the biography, Great American Generals - Robert E. Lee, by Ian Hogg, because I have always been fascinated about the Civil War and especially about one of the greatest heroes of American history General Robert E. Lee. I also chose this particular book ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013