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- 15461: My Kinsman, Major Molineux
- Nathaniel Hawthorne's story, "My Kinsman, Major Molineux", is set shortly before the American Revolution. The main character is a young man, Robin, who is traveling to the city to 'rise in the world', with the help of his uncle. Robin's journey into the city takes place at night, and Robin immediately seeks his kinsman by asking some of the residents. The story develops the events that lead ... laughter. It is during this moment that Robin has an epiphany, he finally realizes that which is obvious to the reader throughout the story. Through his sight description, Hawthorne allows the reader to see the world through the eyes of Robin. This permits the reader to have a clearer understanding of Robin's mistakes and the lessons he will inevitably have to learn. Using the theme of youthful initiation, the reader ...
- 15462: To Kill A Mocking Bird ----
- ... are definitely on the negative side of human nature. Many people think that these kinds of human nature are only in stories and fairy tales. But these people are wrong. Nowadays, many people in the world have a good side of human nature like Atticus, who treats his family with love, care and respect. However, there are also people in this world who don't love or care for their family just like the Ewells. These people will regret about not loving and caring about their families very much later as family is something very precious. From ...
- 15463: A Review of I Heard The Owl Call My Name
- ... part of our lives. this is the most touching, entertaining, and informing story you will ever read! This book describes in detail the native's character and the way he/she interacts with the outside world. The reader has lots to learn about this. Their lifestyle is different. They use canoes and walking for transportation. They do not have trucks or cars to get around, like we do. Also, places where they live, and all the appliances they use are more primitive, and the houses are wooden cottages. The native's way of behaving and interacting with the outside people and world is also a lot different. All the ceremonies including the costumes and poems, songs, etc prove how they are protective of their native culture and heritage. The natives do not trust the european dsecendents, because ...
- 15464: Willa Cather's "O Pioneers"
- ... or in the ploughed fields." 6 After the quick rise of her successful career, Cather wrote many more wonderful works that revolved around her home . . . the Divide. Willa Cather died on April 24, 1947 in New York City as a celebrated person and a talented author. The Great Plains, America's largest openland frontier, may be defined as the region between the 98th meridian on the east and the Rocky Mountains ... Canada. 7 The climate of the Great Plains is distinguished by its unpredictable weather, low rainfall, high winds and immoderate temperatures throughout the seasons. When the settlers from most European countries came to inhabit the new, unsettled land, they had no idea what was in store for them concerning weather and the Indian tribes of the land. The plains Indians created the worst threat to the white man that began to ...
- 15465: Night
- Night Wiesel's Night is about what the Holocaust did, not just to the Jews, but by extension, to humanity. People all over the world were devastated by this atrocious act, and there are still people today who haven't overcome the effects. One example of the heinous acts of the Germans that stands out occurs at the end of ... into the mirror, and says he saw "a corpse." This "corpse" is Elie's body, but it has been robbed of its soul. This is similar to the loss suffered by people all over the world. Those not directly involved with the Holocaust were still alive physically, but their mind and spirit had long been dead. By the end of the war, Elie loses all of his faith in God and ...
- 15466: Maggie: A Girl of the Streets - Innocence vs. Experience
- Maggie: A Girl of the Streets - Innocence vs. Experience It is believed that the world exists in two fashions, innocence and experience. Neither can exist without its opposite. Innocence is where humans begin, and they must pass through experience on their way to heaven. One figure from turn-of-the ... Jimmie is the epitome of experience, driving his horses through the city and trampling any innocence upon which they come. He cannot understand how Maggie could possibly remain innocent surrounded by the filth of his world. Maggie seeks only escape from the Bowery but doesn't wish to become as her family. She latches onto Pete as a symbol of maturity and success who can both appreciate her innocence and incorporate ...
- 15467: Gays In the Military
- ... the March 25, 1995, edition of the National Journal, David Morrison suggests that President Clinton's policy of "Don't ask , Don't Tell, Don't Pursue" has done little to end the controversy. The new policy is nothing more than a reworded version of the old policy. The new policy forbids inquiries based on "rumor, suspicion, or capricious claims regarding a member's sexual orientation." But in reality this has not stopped some commanders. The Service Members Legal Defense Network cites these cases: a ...
- 15468: An Explanation of Terrorism
- ... are really that dedicated to their terrorist cause, the will be able to find the information anywhere, not just the Internet. As far as the modern terrorist is concerned, the Internet doesn't have any new information that isn't already easily accessible. Terrorist form groups to make it easier to get their message across. Atkins has a very good list of modern terrorist groups. One group is the Arab National ... the "terrorist" attack at the Olympic games? Works Cited Atkins, Stephen E. Terrorism: A Reference Handbook Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, Inc., 1992. Payne, Ronald and Dobson, Christopher. The Terrorists: Their Weapons, Leaders and Tactics. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 1982.
- 15469: Radon
- ... it. This testing should be done by homeowners and business owners that are concerned about the safety of inhabitants. Through testing and corrective measures radon can effectively be dealt with. Citations 1. Radon Reduction in New Construction. Washington: GPO, March, 1993. 2. Home Buyer's and Sellers Guide to Radon. Washington: GPO, March, 1993. 3. Murphy, James. "The Colorless, Odorless Killer". TIME: July, 1985: P.72 4. ibid. P.21 5 ... Guide to Radon Reduction. Washington: GPO, August, 1992. 3. Home Buyer's and Sellers Guide to Radon. Washington: GPO, March, 1993. 4. Murphy, James. "The Colorless, Odorless Killer". TIME: July, 1985 5. Radon Reduction in New Construction. Washington: GPO, March, 1993.
- 15470: Boston Massacre
- ... made, and that the law may have its course. I have in council consulted with the commanding officers of the two regiments who are now in town. They have their orders from the General at New York. It is not in my power to countermand those orders. The Council have desired that the two regiments may be removed to the Castle. From the particular concern which the 29th regiment has had ... The committee took everything that he had said into consideration but was not to sure if it was satisfactory. They voted and it came out that no it wasn’t satisfactory, so they made a new committee to tell the Governor that it was unanimous and that they thought what he said was not good enough and that they wanted all of the troops out. His Honor laid before the Board ...
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