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Vengeance of Molested Prison Boys in Lorenzo Carcattera’s Sleepers (862 words, 2 pages)

You know how the old saying goes, "Revenge is a dish best served cold". Lorenzo Carcaterra tells the story of 4 young boys seeking vengeance on a group of prison guards. He really demonstrates the powers of true friendship and loyalty under pressure. This is a true story of four ... Read More

A Issue of Fascism in the Movie Metropolis (1305 words, 2 pages)

The film, Metropolis, depicts the epitome of fascism in that a dictator, Jon Fredersen (ruler) lives in wealth and luxury while ruling and dominating over the slave driven working class. Freder, the son of Jon, discovers the inhumane treatment of the underground workers and becomes the "mediator" of the people ... Read More

Characterization of the Protagonist in Richard Bach’s Novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull (596 words, 1 pages)

Outline Topic Jonathan Livingston Seagull Purposeto Characterize the protagonist in Richard Bach's allegoric novel, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Thesis Through his pursuit of perfection, Jonathan has showed outstanding perseverance, compassion, and has proven to be an inspirational seagull. I.Perseverance II.Compassion III.Inspiration "Perfection doesn't have limits. Perfect my son is being there."(Bach ... Read More

Women Trained Properly Can Be Equally as Competent as Men (1113 words, 2 pages)

The reality is that there is absolutely no intelligent, logical, sensible reason for women not to be in combat roles with the technological style of warfare that abounds today. There are political, patriarchal, religious, and misogynistically stupid reasons to preclude women but they all belong in The Museum of Natural ... Read More

The Notion of Duty to the State as Explored by David and Rousseau (1652 words, 3 pages)

With reference to The Social Contract and one painting by David, discuss the way in which Rousseau and David explore the notion of duty to the state. In the 1700s, when France felt the oppression of the privileged, Jean Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract and Jacques-Louis David's The Oath of ... Read More

Characterization of Ken Harrison in Whose Life Is It Anyway (797 words, 1 pages)

Whose Life Is It Anyway? Characterise Ken Harrison and explain his reasons for wanting to die. Ken Harrison is not a normal person. Hes not capable of adapting himself to a new lifestyle which causes such dramatically changes as paralysation. By being paralysed, he loses everything of importance for him. ... Read More

Weltanschauung of Mark Twain in the Novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1271 words, 2 pages)

By examining the Weltanschauung of Mark Twain in his classic novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the reader can better understand his personal philosophy. Twain uses humor and sarcasm to make social comments and elucidate his beliefs of American society in the South. In his novel, Twain comments through Huckleberry Finn ... Read More

A Short Recount on Racism in the Movie American History X (367 words, 1 pages)

This film is a very good film. It shows us what causes people to hate other races and ethnic groups. Normally we hear about people killing, robbing and abusing other persons but we only see it from the victims' point of view. In this film we get to take part ... Read More

An Analysis of the Mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (860 words, 1 pages)

The movie This Is Spinal Tap- "a fine line between stupid and clever"- is just that. This "mockumentary" of a fictitious rock band has kept viewers laughing for nineteen tears, and is still going strong. Going so strong that, I would rate it eleven out of ten. The band consists ... Read More

Life Lessons are as Important as Those in the Books: A Review of Flannery O’Connor’s Good Country People (712 words, 1 pages)

"Good Country People", by Flannery O'Connor presents us with a look into the monotonous lives of three women living together on a rural farm. All three women are set in their old-fashioned ways, having experienced very little of life, out on the farm. A bible salesman named Manley Pointer, appearing ... Read More

Analysing the American Dream in the Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (861 words, 2 pages)

VALUES VANISH INTO THIN AIR The Catcher in the Rye negatively criticizes society's way of living and the "American Dream" most people look for their whole life, although for the majority of the people this remains a utopia just out of reach. Modern society very nearly lost both its ideals ... Read More

The Unknown Secret: An Analysis of the Book Death of a Salesman (463 words, 1 pages)

The Unknown Secret Because I know hes a fake and he doesnt like anybody around who knows! (Death of a Salesman page 58) This quote depicts the controversial decision of whether or not Biff Loman should tell Linda Loman the secret between Biff and Willy. Biff and Willy both do ... Read More

The Two Faces of Eminem, an Acclaimed Rapper (1254 words, 4 pages)

Eminem aka Marshall Mathers has become one of the most acclaimed rappers in the industry, but why? It may be due to his somewhat schizophrenic personality. He has attracted a large following with young adults along with parents, writers, and the government. The youth see Marshall Mathers, a young guy ... Read More

The Arrogance of Chinese Regime on the Example of the National Grand Theater (577 words, 1 pages)

The National Grand Theatre, situated west of the Great People's Hall, occupies an area of 118,900 square metres, and sits on a construction site of 149,500 square meters. It costs 3.8 billion Yuan, an amount which could have subsidised five million poor students' educations. To show how arrogant and out ... Read More

The Advantages of Stupidity (946 words, 4 pages)

The Advantages of Stupidity- Most people say being stupid will lead no where. They claim that it is the worst possible condition in which to spend one's life, and if possible, it should be completely avoided. They would even suggest if the symptoms of stupidity are caught in the early ... Read More

The Issues of Teen Drinking (561 words, 1 pages)

Teen Drinking People have different opinions whether or not the legal drinking age should be lowered to eighteen years old. Those people who think that a person who is old enough to vote and to go to war, should be allowed to drink alchol. People who are against this issue ... Read More

An Analysis of Raymond Carver’s What We Talk about When We Talk about Love (1952 words, 3 pages)

Talking about love. What is love? It may seem like a stupid question, but on second examination, it doesnt seem quite so stupid. After all, love is a feeling. How can we really describe what a feeling is or means? The meaning of any feeling can differ greatly between individuals, ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Teaching Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (818 words, 2 pages)

Yes, Catcher in the Rye should be taught. However, it should not be taught to everyone. It should be taught in upper level high school classes and college courses. This way the student readers are mature enough to understand the novel the way in which it was meant to be ... Read More

Social Roles and Stereotypes of Men and Women (1581 words, 2 pages)

For centuries men and women have been divided over which characteristics have belong to which sex. Men have been associated with power and knowledge, working in top positions. Men are expected to be responsible and take control in any situation. Women, on the other hand, were linked with staying at ... Read More

The Responsibility of the Capulets and Montagues for the Deaths of Romeo and Juliet (604 words, 1 pages)

Romeo and Juliet Essay In Shakespeares tragedies the main characters die in the end, and in his comedies people marry. Since Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy, Romeo and Juliet are going to die in the end. Some events have to lead to their deaths, and someone makes these events ... Read More

Review of the Film Revenge of the Nerds (1477 words, 2 pages)

As I finished watching Revenge of the Nerds, it occurred to me that I had no idea where the word nerd came from. According to The Barnhart Dictionary of Etymology, nerd is listed as originating around 1965 in hot-rod and surfing slang, although it was in oral use prior to ... Read More

The Struggles of Doing a Retail Job and Providing Customer Service (1020 words, 2 pages)

Retail Hassles You've had a tough day at work. Two customers threatened your life, fifteen demanded to speak to corporate to get you fired, three were escorted out by the police, and two hundred barked in your face like a drill sergeant. Your manager informed you that you wont be ... Read More

A Comparsion of The Red Thin Line by Terrence Malick and the Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (710 words, 1 pages)

I recently watched The Thin Red Line. Not the new, 1998 version however accidentally picked up the 1964 black and white picture. The story line and plot going on in the movie is very hard to understand, and I read very different from the book The Thin Red Line, but ... Read More

The Adrenaline Rush Amusement Parks Give (1090 words, 2 pages)

Have you ever experienced that feeling of a complete adrenaline rush? Or that feeling like your stomach might just escape your body through means of your mouth? If you know what I am talking about, you know all about it. It is the most breath taking experience you will probably ... Read More

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Symbolism and Theme (798 words, 1 pages)

The story A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is full of symbols that carry the real theme of the story. First, the appearance of the angel was old, with bad smell and parasite grown on the huge buzzard wings. The wings were dirty and half-plucked, and were forever entangled ... Read More

An Argument Against the Validity of the Ontario Education Act (1362 words, 2 pages)

There are some problems with the validity of the Ontario Education Act (O.E.A.), relating to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (C.C.R.F.). A couple of rights and freedoms that are in the C.C.R.F. are violated in the O.E.A., which is quite unfair, disrespectful, and disgraceful to the Constitution itself. ... Read More

Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein (543 words, 1 pages)

Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein By Briana Dreyer Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were both the sons of farmers. Although Einstein lived in Germany and was Jewish while Newton was Catholic or Christian and lived in England. Albert taught himself geometry while Newtons family couldnt even read or write yet. ... Read More

The Role of Religious Morals in The Prophet’s Hair and Young Goodman Brown (773 words, 1 pages)

Morals. Where do you draw the line? Are you willing to give up something you love over some newfound morals? Maybe you wouldnt, but Goodman Brown and Hashim are willing to throw it all away. In the two stories The Prophets Hair and Young Goodman Brown, we can see how ... Read More

A Discussion on the Imoprtance of Modern Economics (1708 words, 5 pages)

Modern economics-or political economy, as it used to be called-dates back to 1776. It didnt begin with the American Revolution. A man named Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher, published a book called Smiths work is considered the first example of modern economics. In some places Smith is most famous for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Stupid White Men by Michael Moore (840 words, 2 pages)

Stupid White Men by Michael Moore I read the book 'Stupid White Men' by the American writer and filmmaker Michael Moore right after I had seen his documentary film 'Bowling for Columbine'. Its intelligent mixture of facts and the writer's unique humour turns this book into a stinging satire on ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013