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- 1181: Alcohol and Its Effects On Humans
- Alcohol and Its Effects On Humans Does alcohol have any effect on human aggression? Americans are very concerned today over violent crime. This is probably because the US violent crime rate has been increasing. A violent crime occurs every sixteen seconds in the U.S. (Adler ... circumstances through which alcohol may result in violent behavior. References: Pernanen, K. Alcohol in Human Violence. New York: Guilford Press. 1991. Summary: All three of the articles shared some common findings. Alcohol does have an effect on aggression, which can lead to violence in many cases. Results also showed that alcohol increased aggression more in men than women. This is due to findings that a larger percentage of men (61%) are ...
- 1182: Impact Of Media
- ... response. Fast food places such as Burger King use warm colors like orange and brown. Coincidently, looking at those colors tends to increase appetite. People are influenced. In 1990, the Children=s Television Act took effect Alimiting the amount of commercialization in children's TV programming (including cable) and requiring operators to carry at least some programming designed to meet children's educational and informational needs.@ http://www.adage.com/news_and_features/special_reports/tv/1990s.html. This Act was put into effect because children were being influenced. In October of 1993, the deliberately tasteless "Beavis and Butt-head" MTV animated series, the top-rated show on the music network, is attacked for allegedly inspiring a 5-year ...
- 1183: Morrison's Beloved: A Review
- ... have had, they wandered in search of a better life. Just because Slavery was abolished didn't mean all was right in their lives of the former slaves. Slavery in the South left a lasting effect on the country and those inside it especially the Southerners and slaves. Even today it still has its effect, with peoples till trying to trace there heritage and the some southern economies still recovering completely. Morrison makes effective use of the characters and elements of realism to make comments on slavery and interpret various ...
- 1184: Hemp-A Crop With No Future For
- ... and can very easily be mistaken for it, but these two plants are far from being the same. The major difference between the two is that hemp contains no chemicals that produce the same euphoric effect produced by marijuana. The plants growing in the wild are the descendants of those that at one time were grown in abundance on many farms. For generations hemp has been grown, cultivated and processed into ... they do not contain the THC component. In a few years this will solve the issue of drug testing. Once the trace amounts of THC are removed from industrial hemp, then hemp will have no effect on drug testing. With the technology to genetically alter and form new types of hemp there must be a way to alter the appearance of the plant. If the appearance can be altered in some ...
- 1185: To Kill A Mockingbird - The Maturing of Jem Finch
- ... This was the case for Mrs. Dubose. The second death which occurs that Jem is conscious of in the novel is that of Tom Robinson: "'Tom's dead.'" (238). Tom's death has a different effect on Jem. Rather than being a peaceful death, Tom's was a violent, uncalled for, and unfair death. Once again Jem sees the dark half of the society which killed Tom, an innocent man. However ... the ground. More scuffling, and there came a dull crunching sound Jem screamed. (265) Here Jem gains an awareness of his own life, his own mortality. These three deaths each had a their own individual effect on Jem, but Jem definitely gained an accomplished knowledge of death. Thus, Jem is a child at the beginning of To Kill A Mockingbird but does mature, gaining a sense of the society surrounding him ...
- 1186: To Kill a Mockingbird: Class Stucture of Maycomb County
- To Kill a Mockingbird: Class Stucture of Maycomb County The rigid class structure and social stratification of Maycomb County had a profound effect on the events in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The impact of this class structure was especially evident in the trial of Tom Robins on, a Maycomb Negro. The extreme prejudice ... it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do it, seems that only children weep." The strong prejudices and social strata of Maycomb County had a negative effect on the events in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird . This fact was evident in the trial of Tom Robinson, an innocent black man falsely convicted of rape. The dis appointing conclusion one draws from ...
- 1187: Interpretation of Rushdie and Kazantzakis' Stories
- ... with my own. This produced an ethical conflict in my mind that fought to distinguish what prominence God had maintained in my lifetime. I could scarcely believe that such literature would not have a profound effect on an individual who possessed strong religious background (this assimilates the decision of the exodus Rushdie has maintained contrary to the threats of the Islamic community) Never have I encountered such literature that treads upon ... Satanic Verses (they both perished fighting each other), it seemed to be a sacrifice that would change their society forever. The image of the angel (order) versus the devil (chaos) would definately generate a profound effect on society. As a martyr, Christ was able to exhibit his final, and most faithful, act of devotion to God. His people witnessed his persecution at the hands of both the government and God, and ...
- 1188: The Moon is Down: The Effects of War
- ... the invaders. He would execute any Nazi order. Colonel Lanser asks the townspeople to be cooperative. Charles J. Clancy states, "Annie scalds some soldiers on the rear porch, and Lanser excuses her conduct in an effect to get Mayor Orden's cooperation" (103). Lanser doesn't understand why all people don't follow orders. He as a soldier is expected to carry our and follow orders. His life as a Colonel ... Press, 1979. 100-11. Lisca, Peter. The Wide World of John Steinbeck. New York: Gordin Press, 1981. Steinbeck, John. The Moon is Down. New York: Penguin Books, 1942. The Effects of War Thesis: The damaging effect of war on the conquered and the conquerors of The Moon is Down, by John Steinbeck. I. Lieutenant Tonder A. Naive Poet 1. He felt that the enemy should love him. a. "... he loses control ...
- 1189: Moby Dick
- ... most influential masterpieces, most notably that of Moby-Dick. Melville would go on to complete more works until his death in 1891. B. Herman Melville lived in a time period that would have a great effect on his writings. For instance, America during that time was witnessing the Industrial Revolution and felt that his country was slipping away from its founding fathers ideals. His feelings and thoughts towards his society of ... love for the sea, but also reflects his search for religious faith (where Ahab represents Herman Melville and Moby-Dick represents faith). These influences, together with the changing times of America would have a deep effect in his works. C. Herman Melville authored many profound novels in his time other than just Moby-Dick. Some of his other notable publications include Fragments from a Writing Desk, Israel Potter, The Piazza Tales ...
- 1190: Tolkiens's Lord of The Rings
- ... attention and then promote the comprehension of the tale. "The Lord of the Rings" is indeed a fantastic book with times of happiness, war, mystery, conflict, and passion. In order to create the full cathartic effect of presenting and expressing the magnitude of the potential of each feeling, emphasis must be exercised. If emphasis was not used, the essence of "The Lord of the Rings" could not be how it is ... believe story that can be witnessed in the setting. The setting is a fantastic world of beauty threatened by an evil overlord and a wizard. The world contains man odd creatures to create the fill effect of fantasy. Something in which Tolkien added to this tale to create not only more emotion but also supporting edition to the tale's reality. He's added rhymes and 'songs' in which some of ...
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