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- 401: The French Lieutenant’s Women: Sara As A Nonconformist
- The French Lieutenant’s Women: Sara As A Nonconformist Society creates moral codes and values that define the way a person must live. The individual’s identity is seized and fades because of criticism that is imposed ... the norms of society. However, there are instances in which individuals do not adhere to the “norm” of society and as a result struggle to overcome various obstacles they confront. John Fowles, author of The French Lieutenant’s Women, depicts Sara as a nonconformist who also struggles to keep her individuality. In doing so Sarah captures the attention of Charles and in turn brings about change in him. In the novel ... able to see the rules set by society and, as Fowles depicts Victorian society, sees that society is petty and shallow and that Sarah did not wish to be part of it. She was the “French Lieutenant’s Woman” because it was the only way she could be an individual. In coming to this revelation Charles sees part of this hypocritical society in himself and does not like what he ...
- 402: Antoine Lavoisier
- By: Anonymous Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (lah vwah ZYAY) was one of the best-known French scientists and was an important government official. His theories of combustion, his development of a way to classify the elements and the first modern textbook of chemistry led to his being known as the father ... In his spare time he studied books all about science. His 1st paper was written about gypsum, also known by hydrated calcium sulfate. He described its chemical and physical properties. He was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1768. On 1771 he married Marie Anne Pierrette Paulze. She helped Lavoisier by drawing diagrams for his scientific works and translating English notation for him. Unlike earlier chemists, Lavoisier paid particular ... is a part of several acids. Lavoisier incorrectly reasoned that oxygen is needed to make all acids. He developed endings of the degree of oxygen by adding certain ending such as -ic or -ous. With French astronomer and mathematician Pierre Simon Laplace, Lavoisier conducted experiments on the respiration in animals. Their studies showed a similarity between ordinary chemical reactions and the processes that happen in living organisms. These experiments were ...
- 403: The Hippie Movement That Arose From Vast Political Changes
- The Hippie Movement That Arose From Vast Political Changes Massive black rebellions, constant strikes, gigantic anti-war demonstrations, draft resistance, Cuba, Vietnam, Algeria, a cultural revolution of seven hundred million Chinese, occupations, red power, the rising of women, disobedience and sabotage, communes & marijuana: amongst this chaos, there was a generation of youths looking to set their own standard - to fight against ... leaders were breaking down. In 1960 there was a major split between Russia and China. The Chinese decided that the Russians were betraying Communism and set off on what they hoped would be the world revolution against capitalism. During the fifties, the economic situation was in a constant state of growth. The United States were prospering and the government was clinging to the "golden years." The rise of the giant corporations ... work world that had been accelerated by the Second World War continued in the postwar period. The political groups, and the negative feelings that they harbored towards the present administration, only kindled the flames of revolution. The previous generation was clinging to the "good times" of the fifties, and the youth were looking for a niche to call their own. With the drastic change in child population after the Second ...
- 404: George Washington
- ... until he was appointed adjutant for the southern district of Virginia by Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddle. The next year he became the adjutant of the Northern Neck and Eastern Shore. In 1753, Dinwiddle warned the French to stop their infringements on the Ohio Valley land that was claimed by the king. Dinwiddle sent one messenger, but he failed. He gave Washington the order to warn the French on October 31, 1753. His party consisted of an interpreter, a guide, two men that were experienced traders with the Native Americans, and two others. Washington left in November from Cumberland, Maryland, and traveled to Fort-Le Boeuf. When he arrived, he discovered that the French would fight for their land. The party nearly escaped from the French. Washington was next appointed lieutenant colonel to an expedition to the Ohio Valley. In April, 1754, he set out from Alexandria with ...
- 405: Geoffrey Chaucer
- ... life in the king¦s service in the reign of Edward III, and performed his service a long while. He was important enough to Edward that he was personally ransomed after being captured by the French in the war between Edward and Charles, an honor usually reserved for nobles. By 1378 Edward III had died, and Chaucer was the man of Richard II. The country was caught up in a political ... many were so secret that they were not mentioned in the histories of the time at all. In 1381, Chaucer was sent to deal with marriage negotiations between Richard II and the daughter of the French King. While Chaucer was not on diplomatic missions, he was performing his duties in the position for which he is best known, the Kings Custom Service. From 1374 to 1386, he was the comptroller of ... taught as early as literacy in English. In fact, many people could read Latin yet had treat difficulty figuring out the simplest English sentences. What little literature was not written in Latin was written in French. Latin and French poetry was widely recognized as being the only real literature of any worth. This of course, makes Chaucer¦s works even more unusual. Unlike most of the other writers of the ...
- 406: Omeros
- ... ended up on the isle. However, after a short stay the few who were still alive were forced to leave. In 1639, a second group of Englishmen also failed in their attempt at colonization. The French began to take an interest in the island, and in 1746 the first European settlement was created on St Lucia (Soufriere), and by 1780 there were twelve settlements on the island. The French and English had many battles near this island, including the Battle of Cul de Sac and the Battle of the Saintes, which has a significant impact in the pages of the poem. Major Plunkett, in ... of the world. At first, we see that Helen is with Hector when she moves in with him in chapter XXII, just as the original control of the island was in the hands of the French. In chapter VII, Achille spies Helen and Hector, just as the British continually were watching the island and waiting until they could possess it. In Chapter LIII when Helen goes home with Achille, there ...
- 407: The Life and Times of Edgar ALlan Poe
- ... the academy of Joseph H. Clarke, and after that he studied with Clarke's successor William Burke. Edgar's schooling in Richmond encouraged his gift for language and he did very well in Latin and French. When he was about sixteen he wrote one of his earliest surviving poems; "Oh Tempora! Oh Mores!". Edgar wrote enough poems to publish a book but Clarke persuaded John Allan not to publish it. When ... had high ambitions in language. He took ancient languages taught by George Long, and modern languages taught by George Blaettermann. Edgar was an excellent student and his translations were remembered as "precisely correct". He studied French, Italian and probably some Spanish. He also joined the Jefferson Society, a debating club, and grew noted as a debater. He was also remembered as an outstanding athlete, he sketched in charcoal, and continued to ... of August Edgar and the corps moved to the barracks to begin their academic education. They were adviced to gain expertise in few subjects rather than skimming the surface of several, so Edgar took only French and Mathematics. In October he was ranked as one of the "Best" in French and in November also in Maths. In the general examination in January he distinguished himself again - he placed himself as ...
- 408: Panama Canal
- ... all opposition of his sea-level canal due to his very popular reputation. He was sold on the idea of a sea-level canal and would not listen to the ideas of others such as French engineer, Adolphe Godin de Lepinary. De Lepinary's idea was to create two large lakes on either side of the mountains. In order to do this they would have to dam the Chagres River on ... would give a disease to the mosquito and the mosquito would pass it on to the next victim ("Historical Overview"). "The rocky ground of the formerly volcanic area proved to be too much for the French steam shovels and dredges" (Jones), and only when Philippe Bunau-Varilla suggested a plan for dynamiting the rocks underwater and digging up the pieces was there any room for headway (Jones). Besides poor leadership by De Lesseps and poor working conditions the French company faced other problems. From the start almost everyone thought of the Panama Canal as "the impossible task." The French did not have the correct equipment and tools. In many ways the French were ...
- 409: Antoine Lavoisier
- Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (lah vwah ZYAY) was one of the best-known French scientists and was an important government official. His theories of combustion, his development of a way to classify the elements and the first modern textbook of chemistry led to his being known as the father ... In his spare time he studied books all about science. His 1st paper was written about gypsum, also known by hydrated calcium sulfate. He described its chemical and physical properties. He was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1768. On 1771 he married Marie Anne Pierrette Paulze. She helped Lavoisier by drawing diagrams for his scientific works and translating English notation for him. Unlike earlier chemists, Lavoisier paid particular ... is a part of several acids. Lavoisier incorrectly reasoned that oxygen is needed to make all acids. He developed endings of the degree of oxygen by adding certain ending such as -ic or -ous. With French astronomer and mathematician Pierre Simon Laplace, Lavoisier conducted experiments on the respiration in animals. Their studies showed a similarity between ordinary chemical reactions and the processes that happen in living organisms. These experiments were ...
- 410: Communism: Overview
- ... Communism is the belief that everyone in a society should be equal and share their wealth. It is an outgrowth of socialism and Anabaptism (Laski 45). It became a firmly rooted term after the Russian Revolution of 1917. According to the words of Karl Marx, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs" (monkeywrench@iww.org). These theories were spread by Karl Marx. He believed that what ... Europe" (Leone 1). The London Communist League asked Marx for help in drafting a document to represent their standings. He composed the "Communist Manifesto" or "The Manifesto of the Communist Party" (Leone 1). The Russian Revolution helped foster communism. The Russian Revolution started with the with the assassination of Rasputin. In March of 1917, the Duma declares a prvisional government, including czars. During this period, there were also massive strikes by the workers. It was furthered ...
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