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- 41: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ... lately? Why are so many people being diagnosed, and why is this disorder suddenly growing at such an overwhelming rate? Where was this disorder twenty or even ten years ago? Over the past decade, A.D.D., or rather its diagnosis, has become one of the most rapidly growing disorders among children and adults, not only in the United States but throughout the world. Three to six percent of school age children and half that number of adults in the United States have already been diagnosed with A.D.D. Although the majority have yet to be diagnosed, it is estimated that approximately 15 million people in the United States have Attention Deficit Disorder. Is A.D.D. a "fad disorder", a matter ...
- 42: Rome
- ... themselves in Egypt, Antony and Cleopatra killed themselves. Diocletian Diocletian's full name was Caius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, this gives you a good idea why everyone called him Diocletion he lived from 245–313 A.D., Diocletian was the Roman emperor from 284 to 305 A.D. He was An army commander of humble birth, he was chosen in a vote mainly because the army was allowed to vote so they voted for who they knew there commander and the first law ... was called a Caesar. When the commander or the Augustus died the Administrator or Caesar took charge and chose a new Caesar. Constantine the great Constantine the Great started as the emperor in 284 A.D. but then because he got board of it he retired in 305 A.D. the at this time the roman empire went in to civil war again this civil war to them was like ...
- 43: Dreams
- ... since dreams are dramatizations narrating a dream is what linguist call a performance or demonstration and the rule, " What you see is what you get ", cannot apply, since only one party can see. (Dentan, PH.D, 1988) In the case of dream accounts, it is the context, which is vital. After all, since meaning is context, they are by definition meaningless. David Foulke, who wrote the book Dreaming: A Cognitive Psychoanalysis Analysis, correctly states " that dreams don't mean anything ". But people make meaning, " as bees make honey compulsively and continuously, until it satisfies their dreams and their lives ". ( Dentan PH.D, 1988 )In analyzing the dreams of Freud's patients he would sometimes use a certain test. If the first account of the patient's dream were too hard to follow he would ask them to ... perceived life of daytime and a psychical activity, which has remained unconscious and only becomes aware at night. There is a distinguishing origin for such a wish. 1) It may have been aroused during the day and for external reasons may not have been satisfied. Therefore it is left over for the night. 2) It may have arisen during the day but been repudiated, in that case what is left ...
- 44: Freud And Dreams
- ... since dreams are dramatizations narrating a dream is what linguist call a performance or demonstration and the rule, " What you see is what you get ", cannot apply, since only one party can see. (Dentan, PH.D, 1988) In the case of dream accounts, it is the context, which is vital. After all, since meaning is context, they are by definition meaningless. David Foulke, who wrote the book Dreaming: A Cognitive Psychoanalysis Analysis, correctly states " that dreams don't mean anything ". But people make meaning, " as bees make honey compulsively and continuously, until it satisfies their dreams and their lives ". ( Dentan PH.D, 1988 )In analyzing the dreams of Freud's patients he would sometimes use a certain test. If the first account of the patient's dream were too hard to follow he would ask them to ... perceived life of daytime and a psychical activity, which has remained unconscious and only becomes aware at night. There is a distinguishing origin for such a wish. 1) It may have been aroused during the day and for external reasons may not have been satisfied. Therefore it is left over for the night. 2) It may have arisen during the day but been repudiated, in that case what is left ...
- 45: Anne Hutchinson
- ... high church officials to preach in any manner they wanted. Eventually, Anne's father did restrain his verbal attacks on the Church of England, choosing conformity with an imperfect church over constant arrests and inquisitions. (D. Crawford, Four Women in a Violent Time, pps. 11-15.) Being educated at home, Anne read many of her father's books on theology and religion. Much of Anne's later independence and willingness to ... believed the current system still needed more change. Cotton's two main beliefs were the destructiveness of continuing Catholic influence in the Church of England, and the opportunities for success and religious freedom in America. (D. Crawford, p. 26.) The Hutchinson family, which eventually consisted of 15 children, took the long drive from Alford to Boston (England) often on Sundays to hear Reverend Cotton preach. After 20 years of village life ... think for themselves instead of blindly believing what was taught to them by the clergy. Anne was drawn by the excitement of this religious struggle and based her opinions on the study of the Bible. (D. Crawford, p. 18.) Her religious beliefs were mainly derived from John Cotton's preaching which she embellished to produce her own doctrine. Essentially, Anne concluded that faith alone was adequate for salvation. This view ...
- 46: Pride And Prejudice
- ... can’t have the carriage and she has to go by horse. Next morning by breakfast there is a letter for Lizzy, it’s from Jane she is ill and staying with the Bingleys. She’d like her sister to come and visit her. Lizzy too can’t have the carriage and decides to go there by foot. It’s about three miles. Coming there, she was brought to her sister ... interrupted by Miss Bingley every few minutes. At least Elizabeth takes part in the conversation. She has a polite quarrel with Darcy and finally he ends his letter and they go to bed. The next day Jane was much better and after dinner Elizabeth took her down stairs. Mr. Bingley was very glad Jane was feeling better and he made her sit at the fireplace. They talked the whole evening. Mr ... too much pride and his aunt, Lady Catherine is an arrogant woman. After dinner they went home and Elizabeth couldn’t stop thinking about Mr. Wickham and what he had told her. [Chapter 17] Next day Lizzy talks with Jane about what she heard. Jane doesn’t believe Mr. Wickham, she only sees the good sites of people. Jane doesn’t know who to believe anymore except that Mr. Bingley ...
- 47: Pride And Prejudice - Jane Aus
- ... can’t have the carriage and she has to go by horse. Next morning by breakfast there is a letter for Lizzy, it’s from Jane she is ill and staying with the Bingleys. She’d like her sister to come and visit her. Lizzy too can’t have the carriage and decides to go there by foot. It’s about three miles. Coming there, she was brought to her sister ... interrupted by Miss Bingley every few minutes. At least Elizabeth takes part in the conversation. She has a polite quarrel with Darcy and finally he ends his letter and they go to bed. The next day Jane was much better and after dinner Elizabeth took her down stairs. Mr. Bingley was very glad Jane was feeling better and he made her sit at the fireplace. They talked the whole evening. Mr ... too much pride and his aunt, Lady Catherine is an arrogant woman. After dinner they went home and Elizabeth couldn’t stop thinking about Mr. Wickham and what he had told her. [Chapter 17] Next day Lizzy talks with Jane about what she heard. Jane doesn’t believe Mr. Wickham, she only sees the good sites of people. Jane doesn’t know who to believe anymore except that Mr. Bingley ...
- 48: Catcher In The Rye 4
- Ever since its publication in 1951, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has served as a firestorm for controversy and debate. Critics have argued the moral issues raised by the book and the context in which it is presented. Some ... and criticisms of The Catcher in the Rye.When studying a piece of literature, it is meaningful to note the historical background of the piece and the time at which it was written. Two J.D. Salinger short stories, "I'm Crazy" and "Slight Rebellion off Madison," were published in periodicals during the 1940's, and introduced Holden Caulfield, the main character of The Catcher in the Rye. Both short stories ... as an educational resource in high schools throughout the nation (Davis 317-18).The first step in reviewing criticism of The Catcher in the Rye is to study the author himself. Before his novel, J.D. Salinger was of basic non-literary status, having written for years without notice from critics or the general public. The Catcher in the Rye was his first step onto the literary playing field. This ...
- 49: Night
- ... from a young Jewish boy into a distressed and grief-stricken witness to the death of his family, the death of his friends, even the death of his own innocence and his faith in G-d. He saw his family, friends and fellow Jews first severely degraded and then sadistically murdered. He enters the camp a child and leaves a man. At the book’s end, Elie bears little resemblance to ... not just to the Jews, but to humanity. People all over the world found themselves affected by this atrocious act. Even today, there are a number of survivors who are tormented by their experience every day of their lives. The Wiesel’s have, throughout the novel, several opportunities to escape Sighet as well as the camp itself, but they are stubborn in their beliefs and refuse to listen to the warnings ... infirmary to rest for a fortnight. Just a couple of days afterward though, the Germans, seeing the Russian army too close to the camp, decide that they would have to evacuate Buna the very next day. Elie could barely walk, and because of his friendship with the doctor, he had the opportunity to bring his father into the hospital. The sick Jew next to Elie recommended that he go, because ...
- 50: Catcher In The Rye - Character
- Ever since its publication in 1951, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has served as a firestorm for controversy and debate. Critics have argued the moral issues raised by the book and the context in which it is presented. Some ... and criticisms of The Catcher in the Rye.When studying a piece of literature, it is meaningful to note the historical background of the piece and the time at which it was written. Two J.D. Salinger short stories, "I'm Crazy" and "Slight Rebellion off Madison," were published in periodicals during the 1940's, and introduced Holden Caulfield, the main character of The Catcher in the Rye. Both short stories ... as an educational resource in high schools throughout the nation (Davis 317-18).The first step in reviewing criticism of The Catcher in the Rye is to study the author himself. Before his novel, J.D. Salinger was of basic non-literary status, having written for years without notice from critics or the general public. The Catcher in the Rye was his first step onto the literary playing field. This ...
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