Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said in a speech during World War II that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. This is agreeable in the sense that people are the only things in the way of their accomplishments. Our fears and emotions are what we have to conquer for us to commit daring acts. Roosevelt was able to get people motivated through hard times and gave people hope on how to escape the fear in...
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The Brown v. Board of Education case was a huge piece of American history, it was a fight for change in schools and the way they were operated. This was a lengthy process of racial integration, starting with the schools; segregated schools were supposed to be equal, but in fact, were not. Thatâs when African-American families influenced the fight for equality. The case originated in 1951 in Topeka, Kansas. A 9-year-old girl named Linda Brown, who was a third grader,...
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In many major religions, same-sex marriage has been forbidden and illegal. Additionally, in many countries across the world such as âŠ.. Same-sex relationships and marriages are viewed as unnatural and against God's views, Canada is one of the first countries that allow same-sex relationships and same-sex marriages which opened up a portal for many social justice advocates and organizations to try and get countries across the world to follow in their steps. The three major religions Christianity, Islam and Judaism...
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Volleyball is a sport in which two teams of six players hit a ball back and forth over a high net, seeking to get the ball to touch the court within the opponents' playing area before returning it. To circumvent this, a player on the opposing team bats the ball up and toward a teammate before it touches the court surface; that teammate may then volley it back across the net or bat it to a third teammate who volleys...
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Nowadays teenage pregnancy has been an international issue, it is also recognized as adolescent pregnancy under the age of 20. It typically refers to teenagers between the ages of 15-19. Because of this, it is a huge threat that the pregnant women can face different fitness risks and complications because of their immature bodies, and also the infants will additionally journey a larger risk. The reason why most young adults get pregnant at the age of sixteen and 19 years...
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âHe didn't see a man with hopes and dreams, with disappointments and accomplishments. All he saw in front of him was just another nigger.â(Kenneth Eade) The novel The Hate U Give represents institutional oppression, injustice, and bias with the shooting of Khaili Harris. While growing up in an unprivileged community; boys fall into gang life to provide for their families. Where the color of your skin can be the downfall of your life; where cops see you just as a...
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You are a feudal Knight who has traveled to feudal Japan. You visit a samurai, his daimyo, the shogun, and the emperor. Write a letter home explaining the similarities and differences you notice between these people and knights, lords, and monarchs. Weapons Armour Training Weapons - Samurai They had a long and a short sword The swords were symbols of honor and status because only samurais, daimyo, and shoguns could carry them When a samurai lost his sword it was...
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Pregnancy can be one of the most difficult experiences faced by teenagers. Learn how to help your child deal with the challenges that await him. give support Teenage pregnancy can be a crisis for your teenager and your family. Common reactions may include anger, guilt, and denial. Your teen may also experience anxiety, fear, shock, and depression. Ask your child how he is feeling and talk about the future. Your child needs your love, guidance, and support now more than...
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Fear is the largest obstacle one can face. The Alchemist teaches the importance of not letting your fear get in the way of accomplishments. Santiago is told throughout the story that there is no need to fear something if you are capable of overcoming it and reaching your dream. Fear is a test and if you donât want to fail you have to face it. Santiago faces his fears many times throughout his journey. He beats his fear and ultimately...
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Drive: - I am a very focused, goal-oriented, eager, progressive, and energetic person. I always make continuous efforts to achieve the highest peak of success (Stephen P. Robbins, 2017). I always show interest in taking the initiative to achieve the desired aim or goal. When I was in high school there was no volleyball team in our school. 5 students in our class had a great interest in volleyball. I took the initiative to talk with the principal from the...
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Most romance comedy films are evaluated using very similar criteria. A romance comedy should consist of a good plot, one or multiple profound messages, good actors, humor, and originality. It is important to have all these components so that the audience wants to continue watching the film and enjoy it. The film âWhen We First Metâ is a rom-com about a man who falls in love with a girl he meets at a party and ends up getting friend-zoned at...
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A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry, introduces several of her characters, where money is a promise of escape, a gift to be stored up and fought for whenever possible. But as the story progresses, the Younger family must constantly consider their wish for significant wealth against their wish for freedom. Beneatha, Walter, and the others eventually choose conceptual values over easy choices that hold out the potential of more money. Each personâs dream serves a significant emotional purpose...
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McCandlessâ reason for journeying into the Wild was selfish because it was mostly motivated by his uncomfortability around his family. The main reason for Cristopher McCandlessâ journey into the wild is led by his selfish intentions. His selfish intention would be describing that McCandless desired to abandon his oppressive family. Cristopher sees them as not only oppressive but also secretive to his father, Walt McCandless. Walt is being secretive in the fact that he hid that he was the head...
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Lionel AndrĂ©s Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He was named after Lionel Richie. As a young boy, Messi used to play soccer along with his two older brothers and their friends. At the age of 8, he joined the youth system of Newellâs Old Boys, a Rosario-based club. Messi dreams of becoming a professional soccer player at age 10. Messi was smaller than most of the kids in his age group. Messi was eventually diagnosed...
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Thesis: The loss of cultural identity among English as a second language (ESL) learners should be attributed to the globalization of the English language as individuals develop new thinking, perspectives, and values that undermine their traditional culture. The supporting reasons are: Language largely influences the development of oneâs cultural identity (Hatoss, 2003) by creating tension between a dominant culture and the subculture of second-language speakers (Mercuri, 2012). It has not only formed a new sense of identity among proficient ESL...
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I will never forget my best friend from seventh grade, Naseem. He was extremely shy and was excluded by my peers for that reason. That being so, I made it my job to make him feel like a part of the class. A couple of weeks later, after many failed attempts, he warmed up to me and would only talk to me. Throughout the year, he would get pulled out of class, but no one knew where he would go....
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Drugs and Substance Use Young girls and boys especially teenagers may use alcohol and drugs recreationally with their peers at events such as parties, bars, and social gatherings or even at schools. They are unaware of the consequences of alcohol and drug use on brain function, as they alter thoughts, moods, sensory perception, and behavior. However, they may indulge in sexual activities without the use of any condom because the capacity to think coherently has been impaired by excessive consumption...
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I've been active in playing sports for the majority of my life, yet I never endured significant injuries. After years of playing contact sports such as tackle football and basketball, you'd think I would have been accustomed to common injuries like sprained ankles and sprained fingers. Surprisingly, I was that lucky kid who never faced the repercussions of injuries, and I was entirely naive to what they can do to an individual. At the age of 16, my mindset on...
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It is really important to participate in school and gymâs different kinds of activities. Even if we donât know what to do we can still give it a try. Give it a try to learn about different sports and activities. It might feel really hard at the beginning but when we get interested, it doesn't feel as hard as it used to. Also, patience is the most important key. Even I didnât know what I was doing when I first...
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In Night by Elie Wiesel, he continually mentioned the theme of faith/optimism/hope. The deeper into the memoir, the more Wiesel lost his faith. Initially, in the beginning of the book, he had a really close relationship with God, but as the Holocaust went on, he lost his faith more and more. Wiesel went through many occasions of a loss of faith throughout his ordeal in a concentration camp. He questioned Godâs existence and his belief in religion after undergoing atrocities...
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These are some examples of one of the bad experiences the Jews had to face during the holocaust. This is how Elie Wiesel felt in Night by Elie Wiesel himself. Wiesel is a Jew during the holocaust who is sent with his father to different concentration camps. He and his father face a lot of challenges to the point where he questions his life every day. Throughout Night, there is a great deal of dehumanization taking place in the form...
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The Outsiders was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Fred Roos and Gary Frederickson. This movie is a coming-of-age fiction story, that tells the story of two gangs; the Greasers and the Socs, who donât get along because of their social conflicts. The movie focuses on Ponyboy, Johnny, Johnny, Dallas, Darry, Sodapop, Two-bit, and Steveâs lives from an outsider's perspective. The mood of the whole movie is bitter and restless. Ponyboy shows his hatred towards society for his...
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The poem âSonnet for Heaven Belowâ and the short story âA Very Old Man with Enormous Wingsâ are similar in many ways. The angels, or âGodâs children,â in the sonnet are the homeless people living in the dirty subway tunnels of New York. They have no jobs, so they have no money. They do not have the chance to bathe or shave. Their âangel feathersâ are ruined by acid rain, and they âsing hoarsely.â They are dressed badly, and their...
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In my point of view, cultural misunderstanding is a situation that everyone can face, it can be the worst embarrassing situation that can happen in whatever moment of our lives. It occurs when someone does something that is totally normal to do his/her culture, but it is not good for others. These mistakes might cause fights, probably getting fired from a job, or problems in the family So, one thing is clear we must be careful of cultural misunderstandings to...
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âA Very Old Man with Enormous Wingsâ by Gabriel GarcĂa MĂĄrquez and âLife of Piâ, directed by Ang Lee, delve into the human response to weakness and the supernatural as well as the primacy of survival. Religion is a focal point in both works, they look at how the belief in the divine can be either evil or act as a means of survival. Through religion, the two works highlight the ugly truth that is the desperation and cruelty of...
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It is an obvious fact that when we become an employee of a particular organization, we are obliged to behave properly and comply with the applicable rules and regulations. And although, of course, depending on the organization, they may differ, there are certain of them, of a more general nature, which must be observed by all participants of the work process. So, how should we conduct ourselves in the workplace? Above all, we all as employees must perform our professional...
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In any sport, there are people who influence the sport and the people around them. As role models, they inspire the next generation of footballers, basketball players, tennis players, cricketers, and even sprinters, they give the sport a good and positive image that inspires people to participate in the sport, which then increases the popularity and awareness of the sport, inspiring even more people. Role models can be very good or very bad. If they have good manners and good...
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Extracurricular activities, in simple terms, mean activity that is done outside the normal curriculum of a school, college, or university. When you get involved in any such activity, it demonstrates that you're going outside of what is expected from you. These activities may include arts, athletics, clubs, employment, personal commitments, and other pursuits. Any activity that you are involved in can be considered an extracurricular activity. Extracurricular activities are as important as academics. They both complement each other and also...
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It would be us insulting all of our intelligence if we were to explain to you what an apple is. Everybody knows it, and almost everybody loves apples too. Coming in two major variants worldwide, it is a preferred fruit in most parts of the world. Most people fancy themselves a piece of this delicious and juicy fruit for that heavenly taste. However, nobody will agree that it has not been appreciated for how health-beneficial it actually is. In my...
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Usually, for personal statements like this, people start with a quote from someone they idolize a lot, based on their career choices. I would like to start on why I chose to study fashion. For me, fashion is something we all manage regularly in our day-to-day lives. Indeed, even individuals who are laid-back about what they wear every day portray a message of what they actually are and how they feel on that particular day. In the world of fashion,...
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