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- 13621: O'Brien's “On the Rainy River”
- ... in June of 1968, his emotions range from rage to self-pity. A promising 21 years of age, he angrily perceives himself as too good for the war. “I was above it. I had the world dicked – Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude and president of the student body and a full-ride scholarship for grad studies at Harvard. A mistake, maybe – a foul-up in the paperwork. I was ... his shame, prepared to sacrifice his life in order to avoid contempt and disdain. He confesses, “I couldn’t endure the mockery, or the disgrace, or the patriotic ridicule…I couldn’t make myself be brave.” Admitting to cowardice and lamenting a war he did not believe in, O’Brien accepts his drafting notice and becomes a solider in Vietnam. “I would go to the war – I would kill and maybe ...
- 13622: Marijuana
- By: Coolio E-mail: Indian_red@hotmail.com The Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is a relatively harmless drug that governments around the world have made illegal. If legalized, marijuana can be beneficial to society in a number of ways: whether it be for medical, economic, or public safety reasons. Marijuana has been proven to treat several life debilitating ... and regulate the sale of marijuana, large tax revenues could be available to the government. This increased revenue could help the country become a better place to live, whether it be through improved highways or new schools. Legalizing marijuana would take pressure off of the legal system. Law enforcement could concentrate on severe criminal problems, rather than getting overloaded with marijuana cases. All of these benefits are from a simple plant ...
- 13623: Writing Styles of Poe and Hoffman
- ... of being true, would be the “Nightmare on Elm Street.” series of films. These classical horror films are based on dreams. In these films, a regular basement with a boiler room is turned into another world of horror. Suddenly the walls become twenty feet tall, hallways become never-ending gateways to hell and there is no way out. Of course this kind of grotesque would not be possible if the story were told in everyday life so the writer utilizes the dream world to display an excellent example of grotesque. The final point Kayser makes in his analysis is a bit vague to me and I was not quite able to understand what exactly he was getting at ... bodied forth the predicament of modernity through a self-conscious textuality. I was not really sure what exactly Kennedy was trying to say but I interpreted this as Poe realizing the changes of modern day world and having to adapt his style to the changing times by being his own critic. I presume that at the time, Poe’s works were somewhat controversial, and to some people still am. I ...
- 13624: Native American Literature
- ... is a creative story brought to us by the Delaware Native American tribe. It is a myth that demonstrates their love for Earth, nature and their surroundings. This account shows Delaware beliefs on how the world was created and how life began. Each Manito, which is a god of evil or good creations, is what the Delaware felt created life and its methods. The actual writing of the myth is in ... also how they could give back to the circle of their life and surroundings, preserving it for the future. Native American Literature led the way to famous poems and literacy which is read throughout the world today. Without it, one would never know how much the world meant to the first settlers.
- 13625: The Odyssey
- ... Sparta, talk to their kings, and search for rumors of his father’s return home. Finally her last words of advice, before they set sail, are “how tall and handsome I see you now-be brave, you too, so men to come will sing your praises down the years.” (I, 347). Not fully convinced that Telemachus can handle her instructions, Athena decides to travel with him to help. Before reaching Pylos ... in a time of peace unlike his father’s, and more notably, although matured, Telemachus never really learned true leadership or chivalry as did his father. Works Cited 1. Homer The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fagles. New York: Penguin, 1997.
- 13626: Beowulf: The Epic Hero
- Beowulf: The Epic Hero An epic is a long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero. The hero is a figure of high social status and historical importance. An epic hero is a brave and courageous warrior, is chivalrous, is able to fight enemies with pride and not afraid to die for his country and people, and puts the welfare of others before his own. An epic hero generally has many descriptive names. In the epic, Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf possesses these traits that make him an epic hero. Beowulf is a brave and courageous warrior. Throughout his lifetime, Beowulf fights in many battles and comes out victorious except for his last battle. In an argument with Unferth, Beowulf explains the reason he lost a simple swimming match ... referred to by many kennings such as:“Prince of the Weders”, “Son of Ecgtheow”, “The Geatish Hero”, and “The Lord of the Seamen”. Beowulf is the prime example of an epic hero. He is a brave and courageous warrior who possesses enormous physical strength, is chivalrous, is able to fight enemies with pride and is not afraid to die for his country and people, and puts the welfare of others ...
- 13627: Days Of Othello
- ... one on the streets of Venice, during the dark of night. A distraught Roderigo has just learned that his ladylove, the fair Desdemona, has run off and eloped with Othello, one of Venice’s most brave soldiers. Roderigo is extremely upset with Iago also, since he has been paying off Iago to play matchmaker for Desdemona and himself. But we also see that Iago has problems of his own. Othello named ... him to return to Venice, and to leave Cyprus under the rule of Cassio. Desdemona is ecstatic about returning to her homeland, and shows it. Othello mistakes this happiness for happiness for Cassio and his new position, and he strikes her in front of all their guests. OUCH! (Audience Grimace) That night, Othello tries to pressure Emilia into telling him that Desdemona is cheating on him, but Emilia claims that Desdemona ...
- 13628: Oedipus Rex
- Oedipus Rex In many plays a character has a misconception of his her self and/or his or her world. When this misconception is destroyed it can be a major turning point in the story. "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles is one such story. In the story Oedipus has such a misconception where he thinks he ... kills herself out of fury. When word gets out the he was the one who caused the death of the Sphinx the people of Thebes ( whose king he just recently killed ) adopt him as their new king, thanking that their real king was killed by bandits, and give him the queen, Queen Jocasta ( his mother ) for his bride. They lived happily for many years and had four children. When Oedipus learns ...
- 13629: The Odyssey: Plot and Theme
- The Odyssey: Plot and Theme Many wise pholosophers say that only 7 stories exist in the world as we know it. The struggle of good versus evil, finding true love, and the rise and fall of important people have been written about since the discovery of pen and paper. One theme that ... infant when his father set out to fight at Troy, he really does not remember him. By hearing stories about the great acts his father committed, he feels that he knows him better. This brings new feelings about is father. Telemacus is also upset about the suitors that are evading his fathers house trying to marry his mother. The suitors are squandering away Odysseus’ fortune. He resents the suitors very much ...
- 13630: Abuse Of The Innocent
- ... eat, with generous hands you satisfy their hunger. You turn your face away, they suffer. You stop their breath, they die and revert to dust. You give breath, fresh life begins, you keep renewing the world. Disections have been practiced in biology classes for many years. Critics accuse some teachers of killing and argue that disection teaches nothing but cruelty. Nothing is learned by cutting up an animal that cannot be ... Bibliography 1. Fraser, Laura. The Animal Rights Handbook. Los Angeles, Living Planet Press, 1990. 2. Kay, Loraine. Living Without Cruelty. London, Sidwick & Jackson, 1990. 3. Jasper, James M. and Dorothy Nelkin. The Animal Rights Crusade. New York, The Free Press, 1992. Word Count: 809
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