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- 3121: Lady Oracle
- ... journey a woman takes from her teenage years until the present through her own thoughts and recollections. The protagonist, Joan Foster, is plagued by the memories and results of her mother's mental and emotional abuse. Joan does her best to change her interior and exterior appearance so people don't find out the secrets of her past, of which she is very ashamed. By the end of the novel Joan ... to tell the story, we are able to learn a lot about the protagonist's troubled adolescence. Joan harbors a lot of resentment and anger towards her mother because of the serious emotional and mental abuse that she was put through. As a teenager, Joan was morbidly obese which is what encouraged her mother's mistreatment and condescending attitude. A good example of this can be found when Joan's mother ...
- 3122: WereWolf - Creative Essay
- ... satisfied with that", John replied joining his wife, who was alrealy rushing up the stairs, "If were not going to a doctor, then we'd better do something about this ourselves!" The parents found their child rolled up into a ball. Tommy was shaking like a new born kitten. "Tommy it's all right mommy and daddy are here. No one is going to hurt you. Everything is all right." Lisa ... with Tommy. I'm going to cure my son's recuring nightmares if it's the last thing I do. Immediately the next day, the parents wasted no time to take their to see a child phsycologist. But after the etire two hour session, Tommy did'nt seem much better than when they first came. He was still disturbed, numb and terrified. He did'nt open up much and was silent ...
- 3123: Assassination Of Caesar
- ... monarchy and prosperity reigned for many centuries throughout Rome. Although the monarchy of Octavins reign proved to be prosperous, the power the people gave to the later emperors made it easy for the Emperors abuse it. The assassination of Julius Caesar started a domino effect, leading to the end of the Roman Civilization. This was due to the fact that the people trusted their Emperors too much. Caligula was the ... the Roman Citizens and his power. (Roman Emperors. 30) Without a council of two people who could veto each other, the emperor could do anything he wanted and had no one could oppose him. The abuse of power grew larger as each emperor reigned, and eventually led to the fall of Rome. The people of Rome wanted a monarchy ruled by Caesar, but received a monarchy ruled by more abusive Emperors ...
- 3124: Unchained Heritage - Creative Essay
- ... being called Gramps, but that was what he was to the kids. "Let me look at you," he said pulling away. "You've grown!" Beaming faces looked up at him happily in response. A third child walked up and laid both hands on the Elder's shoulders."Hello, Grandfather," he said."How's life up here?" "Peaceful," he replied. "Have you finished school yet?" "No," laughed the oldest child. "You always ask me that same question; you know I still have a year to go." "Here come your parents," replied the Elder. "Hello, Ted. How are you, Wendy?" "Just fine,Potewan," replied the Elder ...
- 3125: The Invisible Man: Man's Tendency to Become Moral or Immoral
- ... he uses science as the instrument of retribution for the social crimes that have been committed. Through invisibility, the Invisible Man gains triumph over science and from this, great power; he can steal, kill, and abuse anybody without fear of being caught, as he describes, "It's useful in getting away, it's useful in approaching. It's particularly useful, therefore, in killing." He also acknowledges the shortcomings of his invisibility, such as making sound and being easily imprisoned once caught, vulnerable qualities which eventually lead to his downfall. The Invisible Man breaks into many people's homes, stealing money, and leading eventually to physical abuse and killing. When faced with power, such as invisibility, man becomes immoral and is willing to do anything for personal gain and enjoyment. The Invisible Man's nemesis, Kemp, brings up the immorality by saying ...
- 3126: Of Mice and Men: Lennie and George
- ... come. Unfortunately our dreams don't always coincide with reality. George and Lennie are two incongruent characters, where one is small, alert, and clever; the other huge, and powerful, however, bears the mind of a child. They compliment eachother in many ways, but deep within they have an inseparable relationship. "Sometimes you just get used to a guy." The two have grown together, and they live a part of eachother. George, being the leader of the two, has the responsibility of caring for Lennie, who is much like a child in his ways, however, far more dangerous than his inner character reflects. George has to keep a watchful eye over Lennie, for without constant supervision, Lennie would inadvertently kill anything he touches. George has towards ...
- 3127: Adolf Hitler
- By: Dave Kuftha ADOLF HITLER 1. THE BEGINNING At half past six on the evening of April 20th, 1889 a child was born in the small town of Branau, Austria. The name of the child was Adolf Hitler. He was the son a Customs official Alois Hitler, and his third wife Klara. As a young boy Adolf attendated church regulary and sang in the local choir. One day he carved ...
- 3128: A Consise History Of Germany
- ... called simony-although he still invested churchmen, who remained his vassals. During his reign he deposed three rival popes and created four new ones, notably the reform-minded Leo IX. Henry IV While still a child, Henry IV succeeded his father, Henry III, in 1056. During his mother's regency, long-restive princes annexed much royal land; cities, popes, and Normans controlled Italy; and the Lateran synod of 1059 declared that ... in 1197 while planning a crusade to the Holy Land. The empire immediately fell apart. Henry's infant son, Frederick II, inherited Sicily, but northern Italy reasserted its independence. The Germans refused to accept a child or make the crown hereditary in the Hohenstaufen line. Once more civil war raged as two elected kings-the Hohenstaufen Philip of Swabia and the Welf Otto of Brunswick, son of Henry the Lion-struggled ...
- 3129: Creative Essay: Boy Loses His Parents
- ... No, I'm Mr. Martin Warner," he said confidantly. Martin walked back down the hall to the lounge to check on the boy. As he neared the open door, he saw a nurse comforting the child who sobbed hysterically. "Mommy and Daddy would NEVER leave me! You're lying!" he screamed desperately. Martin turned and walked down the dim hall very slowly. He didn't even care about getting his jacket back. He can replace his jacket. The child can't replace his parents.
- 3130: Business And Society
- ... choice, but necessity. They need them to function normally and will suffer physical symptoms of withdrawal without them. In medical term, they are substance dependent or addicted. There are myriad treatments and approaches to substance abuse. As with most mental illness, a combination of medical treatment and psychological counseling is usually most effective. Medical treatments may alter the bodys reaction to a substance, reducing cravings, or change a substances effect. There is usually a mental disorder that coexists with substance abuse, depression or anxiety. For the disorder psychoactive medications are often prescribed. First a person must want or ask for help. They may want to talk to a clinician if they feel comfortable doing so. If ...
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