âThe Story of an Hourâ is a very famous short story by Kate Chopin, published in 1894. This story is one of the earliest pieces of feminist writing in American literature and links up with the awareness of womenâs rights and the female position in society. The protagonist of this story is Mrs. Louise Mallard, who has just been informed of the death of her husband. After hearing the news, her reaction was incredulous. It is very predictable that a...
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The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century. But how did it start and why did it happen in Britain and not in France, Germany, or the United States? In this essay, I will try to answer these questions. In the 18th century, wood was the main source of energy for Britain and it supplied fuel for homes and small industries, but as the population increased, the demand for wood increased. At the same time, wood is bulky,...
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In Goldingâs âLord of the Fliesâ, a group of British boys are trapped on a desert island after a plane crash and must fend for themselves. In this story, many aspects of societal problems are explored. Some symbols may be interpreted as civilization versus savagery, mob mentality, the issue of government, and more. Golding uses the setting to introduce key themes relating to the island's initial idyllic presentation, the effect of the heat, and the seclusion of the island. Golding...
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Alcohol is one of the most controversial products of relatively common consumption. Its side effects affect many elements of our body, having the serious problem of not being able to differentiate the supposedly positive effects that we notice from the harmful effects it produces inside. With insomnia, alcohol has a double effect on our body that evolves over time. By not knowing in depth its consequences we let it act hoping that it happens alone, based mainly on our experience...
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Many people hold their mothers very close to their hearts. Mothers are superheroes and are everything to us. My mother means the world to me. After everything she has been through, she is still the strongest person that I have ever met. My mother has her moments where she finds herself in a weak spot, but she still manages to bring herself up every time. She tries her hardest for our family, taking care of us and doing what's best...
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âMaybe there is a beast⊠maybe itâs only usâ (Golding, 89). In the novel âLord of the Fliesâ by William Golding, a group of schoolboys fights to the death to escape their fear of themselves. Golding uses the scene where Simon is murdered to show how fear can dehumanize a man. Throughout the novel fear becomes a much bigger idea than just being frightened, by the savage acts of schoolboys. In this scene, Piggy and Ralph are given the choice...
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In the novel âLord of the Fliesâ, Golding uses many symbols that foreshadow the boys, mirror them, and give a deeper meaning to the story. The conch is one of many in the story that has its own meaning and importance in the story as it is a symbol of order and hierarchy amongst the group and boys. Later, this conch would fall to destruction just as the boys would fall into savagery and lose their sense of order and...
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Meteorology as a branch of Earth science has a multitude of categories in which scientists research, but a simplified definition would describe meteorology as the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. According to Nationalgeographic.org, use scientific principles to observe, explain, and forecast our weather. Research can vary from climate modeling, remote sensing, air quality, atmospheric physics, and climate change, but the focus is normally on atmospheric research or operational weather forecasting. To research, meteorologists...
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Shakespeare's tragicomedy 'Hamlet' is notable for only two female characters, both of whom are closely related to Hamlet as the protagonist: Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and matriarch of the play, and Ophelia, Hamlet's younger love. In this essay, the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude will be explored in relation to the Freudian Oedipus complex. Hamletâs toxic relationship with his mother can be viewed as being Freudian, specifically in relation to the Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex is a stage that Freud...
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Children need order and rules, and someone to enforce those rules. When no adults are present to enforce these rules, there has to be a leader. Who is the best leader? In âLord of the Fliesâ by William Golding, British schoolboys were going to Australia for safety because of the war. When their plane crashed and they were stranded on a deserted island with no adults, they fought to keep their sanity and be civil and survive. What qualities make...
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I can clearly remember that family gathering. It was an early Sunday morning in Sydney, Australia, when my family and I attended the wedding of my uncle and his bride. The streets were unusually quiet for this early in the morning. Giggles and laughter of guests could be heard from the other end of the ballroom, which helped to create a sense of melodic music, creating a soothing and peaceful atmosphere filled with the up-most joy and happiness that this...
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The time of the events that the book states that the story is set is the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth to a daughter through an affair and is punished for it. Throughout time people have asked how and why females were treated differently through these last couple of decades, how Hester Prynne was treated by the people, and also how they treated Pearl....
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I believe my current skill set and traits would be perfect for this position as a Mod at Soroâs. To begin, I possess the skill of being very hard-working and determined. I always try to do everything to the best I possibly can, I will never give up until I'm positive that the outcome is what I expected and better. That's a trait I can proudly say about myself and I will always stand by it! Secondly, I am very...
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McCandless Awe-inspiring or Foolish Throughout the book Into, The Wild Chris McCandless is known to be a wacko reckless idiot and is also known to be courageous and heroic. However, does a courageous person go out into the wilderness knowing that the outcome will be fatal? People viewed him from different perspectives and also have a broad range of opinions of this young man. Some deemed him to be incredibly dim-witted or a man that simply just followed his heart....
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Othello is the playâs central character and hero. He is a Moor and general of the armies in Venice. Othello takes place in Venice and Cyprus. Iago is Othelloâs ancient flagbearer and the villain of the play. Cassio is a young lieutenant and inexperienced soldier. Cassioâs high position is disliked by Iago. Desdemona is the daughter of Venetian senator Brabantio and Othelloâs wife. Emelia is Iagoâs wife and Desdemona's attendant. Othello and Desdemona get married and try to build a...
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The article, âIs Google Making Us Stupid?â written by Nicholas Carr contains a wide range of rhetorical appeals as well as a friendly tone that draws the reader into Carrâs message of the hindrance the internet is to our intelligence. His use of these tools helps support his article given that rhetorical appeals and his voice bring an elevated level to his writing to connect with the reader. Carrâs opening paragraph is an appeal to pathos, as he uses a...
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Dissociative Identity Disorder in âFight Clubâ What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? It is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individualâs behavior, accompanied by the inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. The main causes of this disease are dissociation, traumatic experiences, especially severe childhood abuse. The patient creates another personality that did not suffer from abuse as...
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âEvery 9 minutes child protective services substantiate, or finds evidence for a claim of child sexual abuse.â (U.S Department of Health and Human Services). Controversy about how much maltreatment and neglected actions can affect children's lives and also be relevant as a trauma experience. In fact, most child abuse cases began to develop at home caused by mother, father, or biological parents. There are many reasons why child abuse continues to exist; lack of knowledge of learning the different types...
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A story about one best friend who chose her best friend for her brother⊠There is say, âFamily is what God has chosen for us but friends are a family that we chose for ourselvesâ. Now imagine, what it would be like if your closest friend will be the family that God has chosen for you. Amazing, isnât it? This is that story in which god turned into a fairytale for two best friends who turned into family. Friends, Being...
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Trash is one of the world's biggest unsolvable problems, there is just too much garbage and itâs slowly killing our planet. In Edward Humesâ book Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash, he states âAmericans make more trash than anyone else on the planet, throwing away about 7.1 pounds per person per day, 365 days a year.â (Humes 5). People in America are the biggest contributors to the Earthâs overflowing amount of garbage. Without solution, trash will take over the...
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The most defining factor of my schooling so far is my community involvement through two of the most significant charity associations in Hong Kong â the Hong Kong Joint School Volunteering Association (JSVA) and the Hing Kong Lion Club. Such extensive social work gave me many excellent opportunities to have meaningful interactions with the different factions within my community. Each faction holds its unique identity based on religion, social status, profession, or even family background. In an attempt to connect...
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Amartya Sen, a great Philosopher says, 'Poverty is not just a lack of money; it is not having the capability to realize one's full potential as a human being'. Since long Poverty is seen as a lack of money but in reality we should be concerned with capabilities instead, whether a person has whole that liberty that he or she admires. Poverty is not natural, it's man-made. Mahatma Gandhi quoted, 'Poverty is the worst form of violence Yes, Mr. Gandhi...
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I was the first among my friends and neighbors to get a computer around the age of 10. I can recall the glee and childish exuberance surrounding every aspect of my being on that morning my mother arrived from England. I was just elated seeing the Hewlett parked logo at boot up, then the black screen with white lettering long before I knew it was called dos loaded. This was my first experience with anything called computing and from day...
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The United States has varied opinions on the question of the minimum wage at both federal and state levels. Legislatures and workers are all keen on the decade-long quest to have wages raised. Significant amounts of workers prefer wages as high as $15 per hour (twice the wage floor of $7.5 per hour). Such a wage floor help regulate the labor market, giving workers and employers a fairground for operation. Without a minimum wage, employers may take advantage of employees,...
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I woke up on a hard cold wooden floor, body stiffened, however, it was as comfortable as Iâll be until the movers arrive with my bed. What felt like a nightmare is suddenly coming true. I hear nothing but birds chirping and cicadas, dancing around in the trees, which gave me an unfamiliar feeling. I incessantly begged my parents to stay, but we moved nevertheless. I always preferred the familiarity of an environment, and I wasnât ready to leave my...
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Did you know that 47% of children who do not know how to cook do not lead a successful life? I strongly believe that all children need to learn how to cook. Firstly, children will respect the hard work that goes into cooking, secondly, it helps children build relationships with family members, and lastly, it will give children an important life skill for when they are older. First, it is necessary to encourage the child to learn how to cook...
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âWhat do you want to do when you leave school?â â a question that filled me with a sense of dread and uncertainty at the age of seventeen. After completing a degree in Fashion and going straight into an office-based environment, I felt a lack of motivation and morale, and I knew something was missing. The enthusiasm I feel towards children's physical and emotional development has driven me to fulfill my passion where I can have a positive impact on...
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Poetic and lyrical compositions often employ the use of a variety of techniques to communicate their core themes and messages to the audience. In this case, the pastoral poem of âThe Passionate Shepherd to His Loveâ by Christopher Marlowe holds a close correlation to a contemporary song by Billy Joel named âOnly the Good Die Youngâ, where both of the pieces revolve around love and affection in which the authors profess romantic ideals to their beloved. In particular, the song...
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Social class is a prominent theme in âThe Great Gatsbyâ. F. Scott Fitzgerald represented the upper class, middle class, and lower class of people in the 1920s era, he always separated the rich into two groups: old money and new money. In âThe Great Gatsbyâ, Fitzgerald uses the characters to show the conflict among the high, middle, and low social classes. First, Fitzgerald showed the conflict between the upper class, Gatsby vs. Tom. In âThe Great Gatsbyâ, the upper class...
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Do you still believe in flying, invincible, and brave heroes? Even if you donât believe in heroes with superpowers, there will always be a hero in all of us. The world is full of heroes, but we just havenât realized it yet. Anyone can be a hero. You donât need a fancy costume, a long cape, or braveness All you need is to believe in yourself that you can make the world a better place. In fact, many ordinary people...
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