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- 1101: The Great Gatsby
- ... City called West Egg; his distant cousin and his former colleague, Daisy and Tom, live in a physically identical district across the bay called East Egg. The affluent couple quickly exposes Nick to the corrupting effect of wealth and materialism. He often serves as a sophisticated observer at several fashionable parties, yet he remains uninvolved in the hedonistic lifestyle. Jay Gatsby, the man who gives his name to the book, lives ... Tom and Daisy eventually discover the shameful history they have so carefully amassed yet are still unable to overcome their deceit and allow themselves to retreat back into their money and vast carelessness. A corrupting effect of wealth can easily be found among both the established rich people of East Egg and the newly rich residents of West Egg. The people of East Egg, such as Tom and Daisy Buchanan, have ...
- 1102: Martin Luther King
- ... blacks during the 1950 s and 1960 s than Martin Luther King, Jr. He was brought up believing one man can make a difference , and this is just what he did. Integrity has a large effect on what we think, say and do, it is through King s thoughts and actions that enabled so many people to have trust and faith in him. Through King s integrity he believed that America ... that is very prominent in MLK s life. It is difficult to find specific situations where MLK made good and bad choices but any time a choice was made all possibilities were always taken into effect and were made on behalf of the African American race in the fight against segregation. Given the academic environment in which he attended graduate school, it is not surprising that MLK s behavior did not ...
- 1103: T.S. Elliot's "Tradition and the Individual Talent" and Alain Locke's "The New Negro
- ... people hold concerning tradition. He found that most critics did not really use the word "Except in a phrase of censure…. If otherwise… with the implication…. Of some pleasing archaeological reconstruction" (1405). Critics were in effect using tradition only to describe something quaint and archaic. The problem with this view is that it creates the misconception among the general public that good poetry is not at all related to anything that ... course of the modern poet should be to "…develop or procure the consciousness of the past" (1407), and to "continue to develop this consciousness throughout his career" (ibid.). By doing so the poet will in effect be able to develop something wholly original. The Modern poet should hold to tradition in another way as well. As Elliot states, "The business of the poet is not to find new emotions but to ...
- 1104: Sons And Lovers
- ... the ability to speak properly, but chose not to most of the time. Lawrence’s Walter Morel has this same trait. In the novel, as in real life, the father’s drinking has a serious effect on the family. While Lydia/Gertrude understood her husband’s need to unwind after a day in the mines, he unfortunately did not handle his liquor well. When Arthur/Walter drank he would come home ... this state that fights between the Lawrences/Morels would begin (Stewart, p.96). This could be seen many times throughout the book (Moynahan, p. 213-214). The heavy drinking of his father had a profound effect on Lawrence and his family which is clearly shown through its depiction in Sons and Lovers. Gertrude Morel’s love for her husband could not withstand the strain of his drinking, and she feels trapped ...
- 1105: Serial Killing: Is It An Addiction?
- ... an alcoholic. Culture's influence is undeniable' during the 1940's it was a social norm to smoke, thus leading to widespread nicotine addiction. Individual metabolism and heredity come in again when considering how much effect the given substance or process has on the individual. Availability's role is obvious. If cigarettes are entirely unavailable in a culture, no one will become addicted to them. Johnson (1993) does not rule out ... to be the core of ASPD is especially evident in the serial killer (Holmes and De Burger, 1988). That is, the killer simply never develops any lasting relationships which do not have obvious cause-and -effect, value, such as 'she gives me money.' This is strikingly similar to an alcoholics' difficulties in forming relationships. Highly impulsive and aggressive behavior is another part of the serial killers psyche, and studies show that ...
- 1106: Effects Of Excessive Pesticide
- ... pesticide treatment, the immune portion of the population slowly, year after year, becomes the dominant segment of the pest population. As a result, the farmer must apply more and more pesticide to achieve the same effect, risking greater damage to health and the environment. Eventually, the pesticide becomes ineffective and can lead to the collapse of some agricultural systems with highly resistant pests and no natural enemies left to control them ... efficient in fighting against insects and pathogens compared to chemical pesticides, they are only effective 48 hours after their application (while it takes only a few seconds for non-biological products) and that the residual effect of the biological product does not last as long. In Québec, products from plant sources used in crop protection are mainly: ? fertilizers made from algae ? biological insecticides made from plants ? 100 % natural insecticides made from ...
- 1107: Chrsanthemums
- ... to make herself as attractive as she now feels. Her husband is both surprised and pleased by her appearance, and their conversation is mixed with pleasantries and unexpected delight as they both enjoy the animating effect of Elisa’s encounter. Their mood remains distinctly elevated as they head for town, but then Elisa sees a small speck on the road in the distance. Instantly, she realizes that this is the treasure ... to hide her real feeling of pain from her husband. She is anticipating a dreadful future in which she pictures herself “crying weakly like an old woman.” Clearly Steinbeck’s is particularly sensitive to the effect of landscape on a person’s life. Because Elisa Allen’s sense of her own self-worth is so closely tied to the land, Steinbeck has chosen to connect her psychical existence to the season ...
- 1108: The Death Penalty: For the Common Good
- ... but later upheld it in 1977. Although capital punishment is what the people want, there are many voices raised against it. People all over the country debate this issue quite frequently. They question the deterrent effect, morality, executions of innocents, and many more. I have heard a lot about the death penalty and feel that the arguments against it are not at all convincing. Some people argue that capital punishment is ... there were 15 executions and 9, 250 murders. In 1969 there were no executions and 14,590 murders. Seven more years without executions and there was 20,510 murders. As you can see the deterrent effect is there and works very well. As you can see the death penalty is for the common good and it saves lives. People out there say that the death penalty is wrong, but usually they ...
- 1109: Character Study Of Blance Dubo
- ... Quirino 63). The cycle has started again. "Desire" has once again sent her off to "Cemeteries". While all of the symbols used in Williams’s portrayal of Miss Blanche Dubois serve to add to the effect of her downfall, they have had quite the opposite effect on A Streetcar Named Desire as a play. Later in his life, Williams said, “Art is made of symbols the way the body is made of vital tissue” (Quirino 61). Going by Williams’s own ...
- 1110: New Gun Control Policy is Needed
- ... policy is stricter than in other states. Gun legislation should be abolished in favor of federal gun legislation. To analyze the problem with gun violence today you must understand the gun laws that are in effect. The gun legislation in the United States are mostly based on a state level. One federal law for example, prohibits the manufacture of all plastic guns. The federal government tightly restricts fully automatic guns. Manufactures ... the sale exactly according to the gun laws. There will be no warnings! It's time that we get serious about gun legislation. Mentioned in this paragraph will be gun laws that should become in effect on a federa level. Transportation with a gun on a certain person or in a car will be prohibited, unless given permission by the federal government. The legal age of gun ownership will be 21 ...
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