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- 1291: 1984: Control is Power
- ... all people. It was a little drastic, but it was very in depth. Orwell had a very good understanding of control when he wrote this book. The characters in 1984, had many conflicting ways. A big role was Big Brother and the party. They had to have a very dominent power and follow strict guidelines to keep that power. The motto of the party was, The party is always right (pg. 218). Then there ...
- 1292: Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker
- ... 1842 near Battleford in central Saskatchewan, Pitikwahanapiwiyin was the son of Sikakwayan, a Stoney shaman, and his Mιtis wife. Pitikwahanapiwiyin grew up with his Plains Cree relatives under the influence of his maternal uncle Mistawasis (Big Child), a leading figure in the Eagle Hill (Alberta) area. In 1873 Isapo-Muxika (Crowfoot), Chief of the Blackfoot, following a Plains Indian custom, adopted Pitikwahanapiwiyin to replace one of his own sons who had ... Police pursuing an Indian accused of assaulting the farm instructor on an adjacent reserve. Violence between the Indian bands and the 90-man police force was averted by the peacekeeping efforts of Pitikwahanapiwiyin and Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear). When news of the Mιtis success at Duck Lake reached the Poundmaker reserve in March 1885, Pitikwahanapiwiyin decided to utilize the unrest and fears of government agents to negotiate necessary supplies. Joined by the ...
- 1293: American Dream
- ... dream. One day they want a matchbox car and a few years later they want a real Porsche. Do not all boys want a fancy car? Do not most girls dream of living in a big house? Is this a coincidence or a carefully thought out scheme by advertisers? Now, how is it exactly that advertisers get us to want the American dream. They do this by channeling into one of ... throughout the world? I believe that the government has been sold the American image. It has been sold this through our past leaders which upheld these beliefs. This has forced America to become the unofficial big brother to the world. Advertising and persuasion are powerful tools that can set views for millions and should be recognized as such. That has been proven by the way we perceive society and government. It ...
- 1294: Colorado River
- ... water distribution system with 260 miles of water lines. They put in power lines and 250 miles of elegantly paved streets. They built a yacht club and a $350,000 18-hole golf course. A big time gambler Ray Ryan with reputed mob connections bought land on the other side of the sea and sank more than $2 million into a resort he called the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club ... the Colorado River. p. 188 (4) Paul Gray, "Glen Canyon Dam", Time, July 22, 1991., p. 22 BIBLIOGRAPHY Carrier, Jim, "The Colorado, A River Drained Dry", National Geographic, June 1991., p. 4. Doerner,William R., "Big Splash in the Arid West", Time, November 23, 1985, p. 43. Fradkin, Philip L., A River No More, University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1984. Gray, Paul, "Glen Canyon Dam", Time, July 22, 1991., p. 22 ...
- 1295: Gun Control: Overview
- ... ammunition clips. Due to this ban, the number of crimes traced to assault weapons has decreased almost 20% from 1994.(2) This ban was repealed by the House of Representatives. On march 22, 1996 another big legislation in the fight against guns was the Brady bill, which demands a 5 day waiting period for all handgun purchases. These legislation's are some what effective and in different ways. The only real ... It was killed by bipartisan filibuster. On Nov. 24, Bob Dole agreed to stop the filibusters and pass the Brady Bill. However, he opposes a seven day waiting period for gun purchases. Bob Dole's big claim to fame on the gun control issue is that when only three senators were on the floor, and all others were home for Thanksgiving, only he could have rejected the vote and the future ...
- 1296: The Effect of Sterotyping in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Intruder in the Dust
- ... the inability to see the situation as a whole as well as the internal conflict when these stereotypes are questioned. The stereotypes that a person harbors can often result in the inability to see the "big picture" in a situation. Twain showed this result through the duke and king when they are staying at the Wilk's house. The duke and king pose as the brothers of the deceased Harvey Wilk ... the enemies of the Grangerfords prevented them from realizing that there was no reason for both families to fight as they did. Faulkner shows the theme of stereotypes resulting in the inability to see the big picture in the character of Mr. Lilly. Mr. Lilly stereotypes that a black man such as Lucas found in the given situation must be guilty. Mr. Lilly's attitude falls short of the American ideal ...
- 1297: The Catcher in The Rye: Chapter by Chapter Summary
- ... room next door, comes in through the shower curtains and disturbes him by picking up and laying down everything in the room and asking stupid questions. Finally, Stradlater, Holden's roommate comes in in a big hurry and makes Ackley think of leaving the room. Chapter 4 --------- Stradlater tells Holden he's going out tonight with Jane Gallagher, who used to be Holden's neighbour when she was young. While Stradlater ... saying that he's leaving home and that he has to meet him at 12. He gives the note to the principal. He waits for her at the museum. Finally, she turns up with a big suitcase and says that he's going to go with him. He gets really angry and tells her to shut up. Holden wants her to go back to school. Then he takes her to the ...
- 1298: Streetcar Desire
- ... papers! I hereby endow you with them! Take them. Peruse them. Commit them to memory, even! I think it's wonderfully fitting that Belle Reve should finally be this bunch of old papers in your big capable hands. And then Stanley announces the underlying reason for his interest in her papers: "Under the Napoleonic code, a man has got to take an interest in his wife's affairs. I mean, especially ... the death of her husband. Describing her nymphomaniacal tendencies "with strangers," she tells Mitch coldly and harshly even more than he wants to know: I stayed at a hotel called the Tarantula Arms...Yes, a big spider. That's where I brought my victims. Yes, I have had many meetings with strangers. After the death of Allan, meetings with strangers was all I seemed able to fill my empty heart with ...
- 1299: The Press and Media Cause Rampant Swaying of the Election Votes Through Their Opinions and Reports
- ... or against them. It makes men, breaks men, and aids one at the expense of another. Yet, I am glad we have such liberties and such an intriguing press that can be played like a big game where ultimately someone loses big.
- 1300: The Scarlet Letter: An Analysis of the Characters
- ... there is hope in his heart. Before they leave the town, Dimmesdale has to give his election day sermon. He realizes that this is his responsibility, so they postpone their departure. Election day is a big event in the town, so there is much pomp and circumstance. During the procession, Dimmesdale's change in demeanor is very evident. His step is lighter. The hand that used to rest ominously over his ... also evidence of his weakness. One can also say, that he was a good man, who was too overly conscious of what other people were going to think. In the end though, it took a big man to confess like he did. He could have just died. But, one can also say, that he took the easy way out. He confessed, knowing that he wouldn't have to deal with the ...
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