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- 8861: To Sir With Love - Change
- ... students end up going through many changes that ultimately result in their coming to change their way of thinking about each other. In life, as in this fictionalized account, the ability to adapt to the world around one's self is a very important trait. In my own life, this has occured on many occasions. Thus, it can be said that to be able to change and adapt ourselves and our ... is a crucial element to his living in a society such as ours. All of us must learn to accept individual hardships, and all of us must be able to adapt to our ever-changing world. World leaders must adjust their way of thinking about an evolving third world country, or a growing superpower. An employee must adapt to be able to perform his job adequetly. All of us have had ...
- 8862: Mother/Daughter Relationships in Beloved
- ... with expectations from the wondering daughter. The daughter looks to the mother for guidance and love. She depends on the mother for her very survival. It is evident to both mother and daughter that a new era in each of their lives has begun. This mother daughter bond has existed ever since the beginning of modern civilization. Unfortunately this bond was broken with the advent of slavery. Slavery ultimately destroyed this ... to make and share a story have the power to heal” (Horvitz 1444). The entire episode of Beloved’s existence has healed Sethe. By the end of the novel she is ready to begin a new life with Paul D, who “wants to put his life next to hers” (Morrison 243). Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved teaches a lesson to its reader about the past. It says that without a past ... had a different relationship with her mother she would not have tried to kill three of her children and succeeded in killing one. The cyclical pattern gave her the background she needed to start her new life. With her new life she was able to find her true Beloved, Paul D. WORKS CITED Fields, Karen. “To Embrace Dead Strangers: Toni Morrison’s Beloved.” Contemporary Literature Criticism. Vol. 87. Ed. Christopher ...
- 8863: Various Works Of Ee Cummings
- ... other poets. He has written many poems that have the same structure as "l(a". "In his work, Cummings experimented radically with form, punctuation, spelling and syntax, abandoning traditional techniques and structures to create a new, highly idiosyncratic means of poetic expression. Later in his career, he was often criticized for settling into his signature style and not pressing his work towards further evolution. Nevertheless, he attained great popularity, especially among ... feeling you get when you try to figure out his poetry? In the case of E. E. Cummings, it would have to be both. Works Cited Cummings, E. E. 95 Poems by E. E. Cummings. New York: New York, 1950 Cummings, E. E. 73 Poems. New York: New York, 1961 Navasky, Bruno. The Academy of American Poets. 25 May 1997. 15 Mar. 1999
- 8864: GREED
- ... pursuit of happiness, particularly as it involves our fondness for money, food, love, power, and sex. The love of money can not only be harmful to oneself, but to others as well. Money rules our world. This planet revolves around money as sure as it revolves around the sun. If no one had money, then perhaps we would all be equal. Greed drives us further apart; it creates a caste system with the industrialized nations at the top, and the second, third and fourth world nations occupying the lesser orders. In short, it's a system that destroys the very values we pretend to honor, if not fully observe. Greed is one of the few forces strong enough to tear ... is one form of greed that I wish was not around. Sex is a very strong physical pleasure. Some people become extremely greedy for sex. This is what makes people commit egregious sexual crimes. This world needs reproduction, but I feel that it is a pleasure that should be shared only with the one you love. When people commit sexual crimes they are being greedy. Greed for this immensely gratifying ...
- 8865: Analog Vs Digital
- ... many companies price is always being driven down. Also, the many different customizable price plans offer an affordable package for any type of budget. Companies, which offer digital PCS service are always looking to lure new customers, and therefore are in constant review of their plans always trying to make sure they are treating their customers properly. This eventually leads to the best product for the customer. If there is any drawback to digital PCS it is that the service is still fairly new. Digital PCS systems need to be laid from the ground up. They are physically hard-wired from community to community. While designing a system like this takes much longer, the outcome is worth it. Hard ... is interactive voice mail. Interactive voice mail is a voice mail system that alerts you when voice messages are received. Traditional voice mail systems require the owner to keep calling in order to check if new messages are on the system. On a digital PCS system, when the person receives a voice mail, a signal is sent to the phone and the phone alerts the owner of the new mail. ...
- 8866: The Beginning of the Civil War
- ... the Union. Protest meetings were held throughout the South. The Northern states were equally demanding that slavery should not be extended. All but one Northern state legislature demanded that Congress should ban slavery in the new territory (Stated on COMPTON’S ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE.). Civil war seemed inevitable when our friend, Henry Clay, proposed a compromise, stating that each side yield something in the dispute. The North was to allow New Mexico and Utah to organize as territories with no mention of slavery and give the South a stronger fugitive slave law. The South was to accept California as a free state and allow prohibit slave trading in the District of Columbia. In the boundary dispute between Texas and the federal government, the Santa Fe region was to be ceded to New Mexico territory for compensation to Texas. Through the spring and summer of 1850, a fight over these measures was waged in Congress. Clay won the support of some influential Union men, including Stephen Douglas ...
- 8867: Beowulf and Jesus: Sacrifice and Inspiration
- ... sins. Beowulf’s first action toward saving others was traveling across the ocean to save the Danish people from the monster that plagued their region. Beowulf was "greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world" (Raffel 23). He realized he was the only person who could go on this journey, especially "when help was needed"(Raffel 117). Help was needed, and Beowulf came to the rescue by physically saving the ... for what he deemed the worthiest of causes. Just as Jesus did for mankind, He preaches that "the man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life"(John 12:25-26). Beowulf did not deserve to die "he never did deserve an end like this, dying miserable and alone"(Raffel 43). Beowulf knew it was his ... are inspired by their example. Beowulf was a triumphant fighter and an inspiring leader to his warriors. Battle was an important component of Anglo-Saxon life; fighters were considered powerful. His desires to rid the world of evil inspired those men to travel across the sea far away from their homes to help restore righteousness. Beowulf and Christ shared the gift of inspiration. Everyday people think of Jesus and try ...
- 8868: Edgar Allen Poe
- ... a young "aristocrat." Poe turned to his foster father with penitent letters, pleading for reconciliation. Mr. Allen yielded sufficiently to purchase his release from the army, which was possible at that time. Shortly afterward, a new volume of his poems was published in Baltimore, Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane and Minor Poems. A little more than a year after his release from the Army, the young poet turned again to the idea of a military career. He passed entrance examinations and gained admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Poe knew than an army career was suitable for a Virginia gentleman he longed to be, but the discipline was too hard for him. Two years after his final dispute with Mr. Allan, Poe ... to the same contestant. The prize money was not important, but one of the judges, novelist John P. Kennedy, took an interest in Poe and befriended him by helping him sell a story to the new Southern Literary Messenger of Richmond. Poe joined the editorial staff of the magazine and soon became its editor. A number of his stories appeared in its pages. Once established in his job, he brought ...
- 8869: Thomas Jefferson's Accomplishments
- ... declared the colonies to be free and independent states. Since solely Jefferson wrote it, the declaration held the essence of his ideals, and he spent the rest of his life applying its principles to the new American government. Jefferson's chief accomplishment as president was the Louisiana Purchase. This land which once belonged to France, is close to one-third of the amount of land that makes up the United States ... about to cede it back to France. Jefferson knew this was not good news. Relations between the United States and France were still unfriendly, and France had the power to cut off American shipping at New Orleans, at the mouth of the Mississippi. In 1802 the cession was confirmed. Jefferson called the resulting crisis "the most important the United States have ever met since independence." He sent James Monroe to help the American diplomatic representative to France negotiate the purchase of New Orleans. Congress appropriated $2 million for the purchase. The F rench emperor, Napoleon I, was willing to sell not only New Orleans, but the whole of Louisiana as well. A treaty on April 30, ...
- 8870: Multiple Sclerosis
- ... necessary.6 Someone with MS could have visual problems. The problem varies from decreased acuity, blurred or cloudy vision, and double vision. The treatment depends on the stage of the problem. If it is a new part of an attack, visual loss responds to steroids. If it is a persistent problem, glasses or special lenses might be the best treatment.7 page 3 Bladder problems are unfortunately not uncommon with MS ... and they no longer needed canes or braces. Dr. Ernest Beutler stated: "It's the only agent that has clearly been shown to stop the progression of the disease."8 Another treatment that is not new or a medical breakthrough but is very effective and gaining popularity with MS patients is Apitherapy, which is the scientific name for the bee venom that is used by MS patients. Doctors aren't exactly ... for people with mild or invisible MS, disclosure to a dating can and probably should wait. Like any other person some relationships work out and some don't . The best advice is to date, explore new relationships and don't be afraid to fall in love.2 MS will have an impact on your marriage. Management of Ms requires patience and understanding. When your MS is in remission there may ...
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