Homer’s Odyssey is an epic set in 1200 BC. It begins with the victory of the Greeks, which Odysseus is part of, against the Trojans. The victory of the Trojan War which lasts 10 ten years. The next 10 years after the war, are Odysseus’s adventures and challenges to get home to Ithaca. Throughout his adventures, important life lessons are...
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The true meaning of being heroic is having the qualities of a hero, such as bravery and courage, and using those qualities to save or help others. As seen through both epic poems we encounter ways that both of the main characters acted heroic and analyze in what way each character had portrayed their acts of bravery and courage. Throughout...
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In both towns, Janie speaks as an outsider. The men’s stories feature silent women who are included in the stories as objects for the men to lust after or win, rather than active characters with their own emotions. They only include women in the stories about men. These tales cast women as men’s objects of desire, reduced to their appearance...
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In the science fiction book, The Giver by Lois Lowry, the protagonist, Jonas, lives in a community that is excruciatingly controlled. The members of the community could not even make most of their own choices. Almost everyone who lived within the confines of the community never had to experience anything gruesome like pain or hunger, nor did they understand the...
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Jane Austen was an English novelist at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. She wrote famous novels like Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Pride and Prejudice (1813 ). This extract is the beginning of chapter one ( volume 1) from the novel Emma written by Jane Austen and published anonymously in December 1815. Sir...
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Their eyes were watching God Author: Zora Neale Hurston Nationality: American Purpose: to create the life of a black woman who tries to find herself through experiences while using symbols throughout the story that symbolize different things: eternity, power, love, etc. It also shines a light on the way of life black Americans lived in the South around the 1930s....
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Realistic, striking, and raw diction in a POV piece imbues feeling and therefore belief in the reader. In the case of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, post-war O’Brien admits to “...making up a few things to get at the real truth” (81). When post-war O’Brien reflects on the young dainty man he saw dead near the village of...
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Imagine a world without money, and wealth is non-existent! It must be a lifeless world. With money, one can satisfy many needs in one's life, and happiness is promised. In the times of Jane Austen, society is in an era where money and wealth are vital contributors to joy. In her book Pride and Prejudice, the aspect is highly unmistakable....
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There are two mindsets someone can have about a subject whether it be related to work and school or something in one’s personal life and the difference directly affects one’s ability to succeed in any. Carol Dweck explains the two mindsets known as a growth mindset and a fixed mindset in her article “Brainology”. The fixed mindset is where one...
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Throughout his incredible career, award-winning director Martin Scorsese has never disappointed with his thrilling, thought-provoking films. And this one does not. Hugo is all about a young, orphaned boy. His father passes and his uncle becomes his new caregiver. His Uncle Claude, although rude and almost depressing, teaches young Hugo how to work in clocks in a bustling railway station...
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The 1927 silent black-and-white film Metropolis critiques the stark inequality between working and wealthy classes to champion Marxism through a science-fictional, dystopian world. The text follows Freder, son of the city master Joh Frederson discovering the underground workers who have suffered under the strict regimen, slaving away on machines that power the city above, hence feeling obligated to save ‘his...
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According to Milton Hershey School, “Family consists of the people who support and love you, and the people you can confide in and trust” In Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, the Bennet family has five daughters Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Cathrine, and Lydia. The goal for the Bennet's daughters is to be married move out and have a higher social...
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Every human being has the right to develop and realize his or her full potential as a human being just by being born into mankind. Every living organism is called to become what it was created to be. The process of development includes beginnings and endings. Caterpillar Butterfly Seed herb, bush, or tree human baby mature person(the person who is...
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The activity that we did during our mentee and mentor meet-up was at Passion Works. The middle school girls and mentors painted together on the same cloth. Each person painted something different that represented something non-appearance related that they liked about themselves. This activity turned into a project about empowering each individual to share a story and feelings about oneself....
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Unit 1-part A Report of observation, reflection, and activity log in health and social care setting. This observation took place in a health and social care setting. As support work with a charitable company, this week I was told to work with a staff who has been in the company longer than I have, we were assigned to work with...
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Throughout time, there has been a saying that ‘practice makes perfect’. I firmly believe in this saying, but with one caveat: I believe that quality practice makes perfect. I believe in 'quality over quantity', which raises the question: ‘What exactly is a quality practice?’. This question will be discussed and answered in this essay. Quality practice comes in many forms...
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When someone does you a favor, what do you do? When you do a favor for someone, how do you feel? Well, Trevor McKinney will touch your heart and inspire you to pay it forward instead of giving back the favor. Mimi Leder directed the drama film ‘Pay It Forward’ in 2000. It tells the story of Trevor McKinney, an...
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‘The Day After Tomorrow’ is an American science-fiction catastrophe film. The movie broadly speaking tells a story of the greenhouse effect caused by the aid of the Earth's climate change; the world is about to fall into the 2nd ice age. In the northern hemisphere, due to the melting of icebergs brought about by way of the greenhouse effect, the...
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Introduction Li Young Lee is a renowned poet and writer whose works delve into themes of identity, memory, love, and family. This critical analysis essay examines the depth and complexity of Lee's stories, exploring the literary techniques, symbolism, and themes that define his narrative style. By delving into the intricacies of Lee's storytelling, we gain insight into the profound emotional...
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Introduction In his thought-provoking essay 'Rich and Poor,' philosopher Peter Singer delves into the complex issue of global wealth distribution and the moral obligations of the affluent towards the impoverished. Singer challenges conventional notions of charity and argues for a more radical approach to addressing poverty. This essay will critically analyze Singer's arguments, examining the strengths and weaknesses of his...
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"The Curse of the Poisoned Pretzel" is a gripping mystery novel written by Patricia Sprinkle. Set in a small town, the story revolves around a series of unfortunate events that unfold after the local bakery introduces a new pretzel recipe. As the title suggests, a curse seems to be haunting the pretzels, leading to a chain of bizarre incidents and...
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Introduction Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Veldt," explores the dark side of human nature and the potential dangers of uncontrolled technological advancement. Published in 1950, the story remains a powerful commentary on the negative effects of technology on human relationships and the consequences of unchecked desires. This essay will delve into the literary aspects of "The Veldt" and examine how...
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“Meaning, while a slippery concept, seemed inextricable from human relationships and moral values”. Intending to find the ‘meaning’ of life, 36-year-old Paul Kalanithi pursues a career and devotes his life to a neurosurgeon. But everything takes a turn when the doctor turns a patient himself. The book is the journey of the author who was once an actor but now...
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In modern-day use, self-help actually describes a procedure regarding people’s personal development or self-development. Primarily there’s such a wealth of literature available, in addition to seminars and groups, that there’s almost too much info available. This implies that for individuals to really make good decisions about what constitutes self-help to them may be unbelievably hard. Frequently it’s a practice of...
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In the movie ‘Million Dollar Baby’, the primary ethical dilemma was the act of euthanasia. Maggie, a famous female boxer, became paralyzed following an injury sustained during a match with the champion of women’s boxing. Eventually, she decided to commit assisted suicide so that she would be out of her misery and remember the good times she had in life...
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I believe 'SpongeBob SquarePants' is one of the best cartoons ever, especially for the first 3 or 4 seasons. I don't think I really need to explain why it got worse after a while as there are several videos about why it went downhill on YouTube. The gist of those videos is that the late Stephen Hillenburg and some from...
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Growing up, everyone wanted to become like Ricky, many people asked themselves what doesn't he have? Quickly becoming the best-scouted player in the nation for his abilities to play football, which led to his receiving full-ride scholarships. Having both parents, a spacious house, and his own car, from the outside Ricky, was perfect. Until the morning of Christmas Eve, when...
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From a young age, children are constantly praised for every single achievement they conquer. Despite the good intentions of the complement, it is in fact detrimental to a child’s mindset. As the child grows older, they are more likely to become more self-conscious about their academic achievements and self-worth. Unfortunately, I developed what is known as a fixed mindset, a...
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In this essay, I will argue that science does make progress on three conceptions: social, methodological, and cognitive (specifically, epistemic). I define the concept of progress and distinguish between possible end goals, before arguing that a knowledge conception of progress better characterizes scientific progress than a truth conception. I will discuss science as a discipline, including both physics and the...
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After imposing ‘Stargate’, ‘Independence Day’, and ‘Godzilla’ on us, the dynamic duo of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin has made and lost a fair bit of cash, but they have seemingly come to the realization that the only thing in Hollywood that lasts is Oscar gold. However, just following the recipe does not guarantee that the result will be good,...
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