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- 17911: Slaughterhouse Five
- ... the main character a simple man. His name is Billy Pilgrim. His mission is to avoid anything that requires action or responsibility. This causes him to avoid finding meaning in his life; he regards the world as chaotic. The senseless act of war causes Billy to begin his search. Billy is spastic in time, has no control over where he is going next, and the trips aren t necessarily fun. He ...
- 17912: Disneyland
- ... I was wrong. I soon realized that that my mature height of five feet and one-half inch had given me a golden key to the doors of some of the biggest thrill rides the world will ever know. I was now seeing Disneyland in a totally different way. I ran from ride to ride, my level of excitement raging as never before. My stomach was being twisted, juggled, and tossed ...
- 17913: The Philipines
- ... government,the islands were formed by underwater coral reaves rising.the population is growing rapidly and more than 37% of the estimated 66milion people are below the age of fifteen and at least 600,000 new jobs must be created yearly those reaching working age that live in the povertise group of islands and a large share of crop harvests,houseing,sanitation,transportation,and comunication need vast improvements and the demand ...
- 17914: The Scarlet Letter: Theme
- ... reminds him of his sin. Near the end of the book, Dimmesdale finally tells the people of his sin and is redeemed just before he dies. Roger Chillingworth was Hesters husband in the Old World. He sent her to the colonies to make a home while he finished his affairs. After two years many people believed him to be dead. He finally shows up when Hester is on the scaffold ...
- 17915: "A Bridge So Far": Japan's Alkashi Kaikyo Bridge
- ... accomplish the impossible. Japan is made up of four islands and after the building of the Alkashi Kaikyo Bridge, they are connected. Now, Japan is the proud owner of the four largest bridges in the world. The Alkashi Kaikyo is 12,828 ft. long, stretching more than two miles. Building a bridge that size in itself is an amazing feat, but in Japan they also had to build the bridge so ...
- 17916: Take a Bite of Wisconsin (Cheese)
- ... ingredient used to put the quality of cheeses above all others. Known as "America's Dairyland", today Wisconsin has more than 250 varieties, types, and styles of the best-tasting, superior-quality cheese in the world. Many Americans today aren't eating a well balanced diet and neglect many of the important nutrients that our bodies need. The dairy group is one we should be concerned about. This group provides us ...
- 17917: American Encounters
- ... facts of history in the eyes of Americans have been viewed in many lights. The Smithsonian exhibit entitled, American Encounters is no exception. This multimedia exhibit focuses on American Indians, Hispanics and Anglo-Americans in New Mexico. Although the exhibit contains many noteworthy facts about the culture and lifestyle of the Indians, in my opinion, many other aspects of Native American history were left in the shadows. The Smithsonian did not ...
- 17918: Influence Of Gangs
- ... type of lifestyle is their way of getting through life and it is the only way they know to get through llife. Adolescence is the most crucial time to shape a young mind. When the world is against them during these times, many minority teens tend to easily stray from the right path and enter into the wrong crowd. Gangs have become a growing trend, a perfect outlet for many troubled ...
- 17919: Redemtion And Salvation In A T
- ... be better than I am. I shall only sink lower, and be worse" (Dickens p 137). Carton never gives himself a chance at doing something productive. The only thing he really cares about in the world are his companions, especially Lucie Manette, but he knows he is not worthy of her and is satisfied with just being a close friend. Cartons depression gets to an unbearable point where he follows through ...
- 17920: Summary of Walden Pond
- ... it came from people or the newspapers, in which he thought was refreshing in its own way. When he had "worn out all his village friends", he would go for walks in unfamiliar woods and new pastures and eventually end up back at the cabin in his home of solitude. He liked to take hold on life and spend the day more as the animals do. Thoreau loved the wild not ...
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