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- 15621: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck Decides to Reject Civilization
- ... I can't stand it. I've been there before." Huck decides to choose against society because of all the harsh realities that he has seen first hand. Huck's early doubts of the civilized world all started with Pap. During most of his childhood, Huck had been abused both physically and mentally by his redneck guardian Pap. This man had walked into and out of Huck's life on numerous ... the first representation of civilization to Huck and it was a sour one. It was also civilization that awarded custody of Huck to Pap. He had been screwed over too many times by the civilized world, and that was the main reason he decided to leave home. Huck ran from his troubles at home down the Mississippi River. The river is where he found his sanctuary. Jim and Huck were always ...
- 15622: Geographical Analysis of Early Civilization
- ... time flooding of the two rivers provide for the replenishment of the regions soil. Harsh deserts border Mesopotamia to the south and west, and perilous mountains separate her northern and eastern extremities from the outside world. In order to survive the perils of their environment, the Mesopotamians devoted much time and effort to the taming their chaotic rivers. As a result they became skilled at the tasks of irrigation and agriculture ... also acted in accordance with the area's various geographical traits. Of primary importance in this regard, lies the development of many separate and militaristically competitive city-states. The separation of Mesopotamia from the outside world lent no support to a common unity. Moreover, the harsh times of flooding often led to a shortage of resources, and since trading was not a viable solution, the Mesopotamians were often inclined to war ...
- 15623: Rebecca
- ... crush to Mrs Danvers. Like a mother who loses her one and only child who was her everything. But she always feels Rebeckas presence and therefore keeps the house as it always was. When the new Mrs de Winter came to take Rebeckas place Mrs Danvers went furious. Not only could she not stand with the thought that someone was going to take Rebeckas precious place and the one to do ... and he met her many times in a cottage near the sea. They had an affair and Jack wanted to get rid of Maxim in some way. 3) Why does not Mrs Danvers like the new Mrs de Winter? Who is she? See above 7) What happened to Rebecka? What was the verdict in the court? What kind of a person was Rebecka? What does the narrator think about her? Why ...
- 15624: Blanche Ingram: Villain?
- ... some of the citizens do not have other resources that to join other thousands of Cubans that make rafts and go into the sea hoping to reach the coast of Florida for relieves and a new life. The story Jumping off for Freedom written by Anilú Bernardo lets the reader knows how a Cuban family goes through just to get the liberty. The author easily expresses her outstanding style of writing ... imagination through what a Cuban family lives through when they made the decision of leaving the country in search of liberty. The author, Anilu Bernardo, is a meritorious and very smart lady, Bernardo found a new life in South Florida in 1961, when her family escaped the Communists take over of their land, she now lives in Plantation with her husband and her daughters, Stephanie and Amanda. Anilu Bernardo writes from ...
- 15625: Jerry Falwell vs. Hustler Magazine
- ... his favor on the emotional distress claim, stating that he should be awarded compensatory and punitive damages. The Court of Appeals agreed by rejecting Hustler Magazine, Inc.'s argument that the “actual malice” standard of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan had to be met before Falwell could sue for emotional distress. However, because the jury decided that the ad didn't describe actual events, it was considered an opinion protected ... law, he couldn't sue for intentional infliction of emotional distress by “ outrageous” conduct and therefore the Court of Appeals' decision was reversed. Today, this case is still significant and cited because it gave a new outlook on the First Amendment. I feel that the Supreme Court made both a good and bad decision in this case. The bad part is that during election time most forms of news are filled ...
- 15626: Death of a Salesman: Society's Alienation of Willy Loman
- ... is constantly at the far bottom of the totem pole. Even the merchandise that he sells, which is his expertise, doesn't belong to him, and just helps to keep him down in the business world and away from society. Perhaps Willy's alienation is symbolized by the garden he wishes to grow in his back yard. His back yard is small, fenced in, and unable to bear a fruitful garden. Likewise, Willy Loman's position in the working world is constricted, away from everyone else, and won't let him become successful. Willy was his own worst enemy, a man who couldn't accept himself. Society added fuel to the fire by not accepting ...
- 15627: Greek Tragedies
- ... the narrative. The purpose that aims each of the five plays that we read in class. The Athenians considered Sophocles their most successful playwrighters and his works continued to be valued highly throughout the Greek world even long after his death. Some idea of how the ancient heroic legends expanded and developed during centuries of retelling, and how they were molded in the hands of the tragic poets, can be forgotten ... certain perspective, there is nothing to distinguish one perspective as superior to any other. But however revealing the senses are, their testimony stands mute in the face of "reason," which distinguishes a "real" or "true" world over against the apparent. Each of the seven plays separate into categories and connects as a superior to drama in the above aspects. Which makes them a form of art, and enhances me to believe ...
- 15628: Death to the Death Penalty
- ... death penalty is not right because it does not serve the purposes that it is intended to serve. I have proved that it is not an effective deterrent, but it also removes people from the world who can be rehabilitated in a proper institution. For these reasons, I think the death penalty should be imposed everywhere in the world.
- 15629: The Blues
- ... increase at a dramatic pace as the already massive folk audience welcomed the art form. People could now keep up with the happenings of a growing number of singers through easily accessible and inexpensive recordings. New releases would sell out instantaneously after hitting the streets, often sold from the trunks of cars going from block to block. Musicians could also now make a meager living recording and performing live. But the ... between these were a number of talented musicians and singers such as Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Otis Rush, Albert King, Magic Sam, and Sunnyland Slim. As Blues progressed in the fifties an entire new generation of talents appeared, such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Son Seals, James Cotton, and a number of other legendary musicians. In the sixties Chicago Blues went through a major shift and ...
- 15630: Preserving Our Earth
- ... wildlife areas should be available for the public. But what is to be offered through this? Many recreational activities I presume, but what about our biggest environmental concern - pollution. Pollution is so widespread throughout our world that it is overwhelming. Drinking water supplies are contaminated with runoff from nearby factories and even with pollutants from our own backyards. Demands of skyscrapers and condominiums wipe out our decreasing rainforests. This drudges wildlife ... be easily followed through education of the general population. More people should volunteer their time through river, land, and beach clean-ups. These small measures can save our endangered population drastically. If we loose our world's natural resources, where will we turn?
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