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- 4161: An American Epidemic
- ... a Michigan high school. Unfortunately, Chester s story is not an isolated incident. School shootings are now a common occurrence. A place that used to be considered a safe haven is now turning into a death trap. Where lockers and drinking fountains used to be found there are now metal detectors and armed guards. Detroit high schools have expelled fifteen students since Chester s murder inspired them to install metal detectors. Each of the students was carrying a loaded gun. Chester s death also resulted in the now nation wide Barron Assessment and Counseling Center, a program designed to encourage youths to exchange their weapons for books. Marva Collins, principal of a Chicago Public School, sees the starting ...
- 4162: General George Custer
- ... Van de Water, 369). Basically, he got luck with those other Indian fights where he had attacked early or done surprise attacks. Custer didn’t think this one through enough so it led to his death. Terry should’ve known Custer and Reno would cause trouble (Longstreet, 222). Custer had always done what he wanted and not obeyed orders. Terry should have known something like this would happen. When Custer sent ... attacked early and had no idea how many Indians he was going up against. That was not a real smart thing to do. His favorite strategy which was the surprise attack led him to his death.
- 4163: Henry VIII's Divorce From Catherine of Aragon
- ... of Aragon came into Henrys life as a sister-in- law. She was married to Arthur, Henry's brother. Arthur soon died after their marriage and Catherine was left a widow. Two years after his death, Catherine soon realized her love for Prince Henry. Although a few years younger than she, Henry still found it in his heart to love her back. The two planned on getting married, but there were ... for her what so ever. He felt that it was because of her that England was in danger of getting invaded. After all, in his eyes she wasn't his wife anymore. Catherine on her death bed, received the Holy Sacrament and heard mass. She prayed that God would forgive her husband for what he had done to her. Her last words to him were, "Lastly, I make this vow, that ...
- 4164: Macbeth Thematic Essay
- ... some obstacles. Macbeth is forced to make decisions that would involve serious consequences. Many of these decisions resulted in the loss of life for someone who knew Macbeth. The other result was the effect of death on the other people. He has flaws that make him imperfect. A human being is characterized by the frailties and weaknesses associated with humans as imperfect beings. Macbeth is a thoroughly representative human being. One ... planted in Macbeth's head by King Duncan appointing him Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth's valiant effort in the war and the news of the Thane of Cawdor assisting the enemy cause Duncan to sentence death upon the Thane of Cawdor. When the witches approach Macbeth and Banquo, they call Macbeth Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and king hereafter. That statement would stick out in Macbeth's mind throughout the ...
- 4165: Macbeth Imagery
- ... In a Shakespearean tragedy a special atmosphere must be created to show the darkness and blackness in a tragedy. In Macbeth darkness symbolizes many things. First, and most important, it stands for the evil and death in the play. The darkness partially blinds out all of the horrible things that occur in the night. Only in darkness can such evil deeds be done. Secondly, the darkness shows one of Lady Macbeth ... believes darkness to be the place of torment. Within the whole play, the sun seems to shine only twice. The first is in the passage when Duncan sees the swallows flirting round the castle of death. The second time, at the end, when the avenging army gathers to rid the earth of its shame. Therefore, the reader can conclude that Shakespeare uses darkness to establish the evil parts of the play ...
- 4166: Malcolm X
- ... he decided to move as soon a Malcolm was born to Lansing, Michigan. Here was where Malcolm's father died at the hand of the Black Legion (X 4-13). After Malcolm's father's death, his mother who had to take care of eight children and endure threats from the KKK, suffered a nervous breakdown. As a result, Malcolm and his siblings were taken by the welfare department. Malcolm was ... Malcolm and his family were harassed by threatening phone calls. His house was even burnt down. Then finally on February 21, 1965, while addressing an OAAU rally in New York City, Malcolm was shot to death. Malcolm X's disagreed with Martin Luther King's beliefs because Malcolm wanted change now while Mr. King saw that change took time. Malcolm disagreed with Mr. King was because he didn't believe the ...
- 4167: Bruce Lee
- ... two sisters, Agnes and Phoebe, his older brother Peter, and later to be joined his little brother Robert. Bruce grew up in a very crowded house. He lived in a two bedroom flat. Upon the death of Mr. Lee’s brother, he, as in Chinese custom, had to taken in his whole brother’s Family and had to be the provider. This meant nearly 20 people lived in the flat. It ... Bruce worked himself back to normal very slowly. He died at the age of 32 of hypersensitivity to a combination of ingredients contained in a headache pill someone had given him. But Bruce Lee’s death today is still a controversy, because different people think he died of different ways. Nobody has been proven right, yet no one has been proven wrong. Accomplishments Bruce Lee had finally found a way in ...
- 4168: Biography of Genghis Khan
- ... Russians at the Kalka River. It had taken Genghis Khan 17 years to create an empire superior in strength and achievement to Alexander the great, Julius Caesar and even Hannibal. From 1225 until Genghis¹s death in 1227, His army was at war with Yi Yia kingdom. Genghis Khan died on August 18, 1227, and was buried in a secret location in Mongolia. By rewarding skill and allegiance, and punishing those who opposed him, Genghis Khan established a vast empire and the most powerful empire to ever exist. Upon his death, Genghis¹s son Kublai Khan took over the empire, founding the chinese-style Yuan dynasty. Mongol rule brought relative peace to Asia, leaving China accessible to foreign visitors, such as Marco Polo. REFERENCES Grolier Encyclopedia ...
- 4169: Mary Shelleys Frankenstein- Th
- ... looking back on his rash actions, he proclaims, But it is true that I am a wretch. I have murdered the lovely and helpless; I have strangled the innocent as they slept and grasped to death his throat who never injured me or any other living thing. (204) In making this bold realization, the monster confirms that he is truly regretful for what he has brought about. Furthermore, he recognizes that ... to you; yet, while I allow it to be a vice, I confess that it is the devouring and only passion I have but one resource, and I devote myself, either in my life or death, to his destruction. (184) By dedicating the remainder of his existence to the annihilation of his own creation while in turn neglecting his responsibility to be with his family in this time of despair, Frankenstein ...
- 4170: Ralph Waldo Emerson
- ... Over the years Emerson became interested in the church and eventually enrolled in divinity school. In 1829 Emerson married seventeen year old Ellen Tucker, however seven months later, she died of “consumption.” With Ellen’s death, Emerson’s and most tender and loving relationship was lost. It is possible that this tragedy was a mitigating factor in Emerson’s satirical summation of humanity. A year later with the words, “I have ... finds rapidly. Yet progress was slowed by short-sighted men who failed to see greatness. Aberham Lincoln was a revolutionary in his time with his views on slavery and forgiveness of the South. Yet his death was the result of one man's refusal to accept what was once a proud and rich land reduced to tatters- left to ruin because of her failure to accept civil reform. Herman Melville's ...
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