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- 3761: The Saga Of Elian Gonzalez
- ... the best Thanksgiving gift I had ever imagined(Ramo 67). Elian was rescued in good condition and was cared for by relatives in Miami, but he cried out for help at night, fearing that he’d been abandoned each time his cousin, whose bedroom he shares, got up to use the bathroom(Padgett 68). After two and a half days, the fourteen passengers whittled down to three(Ramo 67). The other ... in the street and setting tires and debris on fire at many places. Riot-clad police showed little tolerance for the disruptions, gassing those who defied orders to clear out. Protests were continued through the day and 260 people were arrested. Miami swelled as groups for blocks around the house burned tires in intersections, snarling traffic. They also punched, kicked, and spit at police and hurled bus benches onto the streets ...
- 3762: Walt Whitmen
- ... as a printer and journalist in the New York City area. He wrote articles on politics, civics, and the arts. During the Civil War, Whitman was a volunteer assistant in the military hospitals in Washington, D.C. After the war, he worked in several government departments until he suffered a stroke in 1873. He spent the rest of his life in Camden, N.J., where he continues to write poems and ... This poem is about Walt himself. “The Live-Oak poem evidently originated in some private experiences that happened to Whitman” (Allen & Davis 178). Whitman’s loneliness mad him feel wanted and needed. “But I wonder’d how it could utter joyous leaves all its life without friend or lover near, for I knew I could not” (Whitman 126). Whitman thought that if he was going to do something great that he ... along the way. As Whitman sees these stranger, he thinks of what similarities that he could possibly have with these strangers. “I have somewhere surely lived a life of joy with you, All is recall’d as we flit by each other, fluid, affectionate, chaste, matured, You grew up with me, were a boy with me or a girl with me, I ate with you and slept with you, your ...
- 3763: Isaac Asimov
- ... till settling in West Newton, Massachusetts with Gertrude. It is there that he raised his family (Seiler,8). Asimov married Gertrude Blugerman on July 26th, 1942. They met on a blind date on Valentine’s Day. In 1955 their first son was born they named him David. Four years later their daughter Robyn Joan was born. Asimov met another woman Janet Jepson at a mystery writers banquet. The two of them ... On July 1st, 1958 he gave up his teaching job and became a writer. Finally in 1979 he was promoted to professor (9). Being a very diligent writer Asimov wrote more than eight hours a day, seven days a week. Although he was also preoccupied with writing he made time to get out and do things. In 1971 he joined the Dutch Treat Club. They were a group who met every ... of 3 young boys living in a small town. At first Asimov gave up writing, for he did not think he knew what he was doing. However, his whole attitude changed when at school one day he told the story he had written. His friend was impressed with it and wanted to borrow the book when Asimov finished it. This gave Asimov the confidence he needed to begin a writing ...
- 3764: Beowulf
- ... shows us how a mans’ character is tested as he encounters difficult situations. The unknown author of Beowulf, leaves behind a mystique, an intriguing quality with which the character which hold our interest. The modern-day hero, Superman, also possesses these same qualities. Their modest actions are what helped these hero’s to become their peoples’ “ideal man.” The first quality that earns a person’s respect between Beowulf and Superman is wealth. Neither of these men had a considerable amount of money. This helps the every day man relate to them more easily. In the epic, Beowulf’s home is far away from his lord’s castle. We get the sense that Beowulf is an outcast because of the lengthy distance to ... side of town from everyone he works with. In relation to the common man’s life-style, we can easily assume that Superman does not make much money. This fact is defined by Superman’s day job as a reporter for the city of Metropolis. The “ideal man” of past and present has to posses the quality of intelligence. Beowulf shows great intelligence in his approach towards his battles. In ...
- 3765: The Odyssey
- ... of him, he still wishes to be at home. Odysseus recognizes that fact that the island is beautiful, but he still longs to be at home. Additionally, Odysseus remains faithful to Penelope, not by modern day standards, but he chooses Penelope over the goddess. When Calypso questions Odysseus, he recognizes that fact that Calypso is more beautiful. Odysseus even mentions that Penelope “falls far short” (159) of Calypso, but yet, Odysseus ... troops. Circe offers Odysseus marvelous food with “appetizers aplenty too, lavish with her bounty” (242), but her refuses the food saying that “any man in his right mind” (242) could not accept food “before he’d freed his comrades-in-arms and looked them in the eyes” (242). So, Greek soldiers must be loyal to each other. This is further demonstrated when Circe sends for Odysseus’s ship to come closer ...
- 3766: Friend Green Tomatoes
- ... family. Sipsey is their servant, but they treat her like another member of the family. She is there for Idgie to talk to, and whenever Idgie "couldn't bear to be home any longer, she'd just take off and go stay with Sipsey over in Troutville" (Flagg, p.37). Finally, there is the love that Evelyn has not for the blacks, but for what they do to her. When she ... Idgie, when she first meets Ruth, is attracted to her: "'Now, children, your sister has a crush...'" (Flagg, p.81). The two of them would have done anything for each other. "'You know, Ruth, I'd kill for you... I'd die for you'" (Flagg, p.86). When Idgie learns that Ruth's husband Frank is abusing her, Idgie threatens him, gets Ruth out of that situation, and takes her back to Whistle Stop. The ...
- 3767: Nothing
- ... Faulkner was a quiet, dreamy boy. Despite his interest in reading and writing poetry, he dropped out of high school. His only real friend was Estelle Oldham, and he was sure they would marry some day. But Estelle's family wanted her to marry a graduate of the University of Mississippi. Although Estelle loved Faulkner, she gave in to her parents' wishes. Estelle's marriage affected Faulkner deeply. He decided to ... continued writing. By now Faulkner had turned thirty and hadn't yet established himself as a writer. He had published several novels, but they hadn't sold well. Neither Estelle Oldham nor another woman he'd loved had wanted to marry him. He could barely earn a living. But within a couple of years, his life turned around. In 1929, Estelle divorced her husband and married Faulkner. The Sound and the ...
- 3768: The Color Purple
- ... helped inspire Celie. For when Harpo tried to beat Sofia, thanks to Celie’s advice to Harpo to beat his wife, Sofia would always fight back. Not only emotionally but physically as well, for one day when Celie was going to Harpo’s house she saw Harpo and Sofia fighting like twos mens (P. 44). And I think Celie was really shocked when Sofia confronted her on why Celie told Harpo ... life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my brothers … cousins … uncles. A girl child ain’t safe in a family of men. But I never thought I’d have to fight in my own house (P. 46). I believe this really helped open Celie’s eyes. For she was not the only one who grew up like her, except Sofia didn’t let ...
- 3769: Othello 2
- ... money as well as helping his evil plans, Roderigo: I am changed: I ll go sell all my land. Exit. Iago: Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; For I mine own gain d knowledge should profane, If I would time expend with such a snipe, But for my sport and profit. (Pg. 665) Simply put Iago explains that if it wasn t for his plans and his desire ... passed for rank by Cassio is evident from the beginning of the play Despise me, if I do not. Three great ones of the city, In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, Off-capp d to him: and, by the faith of man, I know my price, I am worth no worse a place: But he, as loving his own pride and purposes, Evades them, with a bombast circumstance horribly stuff d with epithets of war; And in conclusion , Nonsuits my mediators; for Certes says he, I have already chose my officer. And what was he? Forsooth, a great arithmetician, One Michael Cassio, a Florentine,. (pg. ...
- 3770: Odyssey 2
- ... men and then the witch started telling her slaves, which were women to entertain for them. When Odysseus woke up he told his men to hurry and get up. He said it's been a day and they have to leave. Then he left with the witch in sorrow. When he got to where his ship was he noticed it was coved by land and dug down way deep. That is when he knew that the witch's cave was a curse. He had wasted ten full years, but felt like just one day. His son had become fifteen and then he told his mom he would go out and find his father. She hugged her son and said to take care of himself. At their house there were ... did do this and when Odysseus went there he saw this. Then Odysseus was greeted by his wife and he was so happy about this, but acted like an old wise man still. The next day his wife told the men that if they could get the string from this bow and then shoot through all of those holes and then hit the target and then she would marry that ...
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