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- 3421: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ... The three substances used most by A. D. D. sufferers are cocaine, alcohol, and marijuana. With cocaine, the person feels focused and alert as opposed to the average state of being high and out of control, because the cocaine acts as a stimulant, much like Ritalin, to the part of the brain that's dysfunctional in A. D. D. (MacLean 11). The fourth subtype of A. D. D. is A. D ... understands A. D. D., the better one can understand how to solve the problems it creates. The third step is providing structure, which is important in reducing the inner chaos and providing a sense of control. The fourth step is having someone to provide encouragement, instructions, and reminders to the person with A. D. D. The fifth, and final, step is medication, which helps by correcting a chemical imbalance in the ...
- 3422: A Separate Peace
- ... 917). Finny does things that no one ever thinks to do, such as coming up with "Blitz Ball. (913-914). He made up the rules as he went along. He likes to be in complete control of everything. He likes to be the best that he can. He likes being in difficult situations to see if he can get out of it, showing his ability to express himself. Finny, one day ... other. If not only Gene, but also all of humankind would work out his or her differences, so many saved lives can result, and much of the extreme hate will cool down, and be under control. Work Cited 1. Knowles, John. A Separate Peace. Elements of Literature: Fourth Course. Austin: Holt, Rinehert, 1993. 901-982.
- 3423: Solomon's "The Return of the Screw"
- ... drive her mad. At least, that is according to Eric Solomon's "The Return of the Screw." Mrs. Grose tries to remove the governess to get to Flora. Mrs. Grose will do anything to gain control of Flora, as she proved when she murdered Peter Quint. He, along with Ms. Jessel, was too much of an influence on the children. Quint died somewhat mysteriously, on a path between town and Bly ... confound things, she has created a lot of turmoil in the governess' mind. Mrs. Grose created the monster that matured in the governess' mind. Solomon explains Mrs. Grose's motive by showing that she wants control of Flora. Since the governess is in charge, Mrs. Grose strives to remove her. The governess is the only obstacle between her and Flora, so Mrs. Grose finds a way to eliminate her. She decides ...
- 3424: Writing A Personal Argument
- ... when they grow up. If anything, imagination is more important today than it has even been. Most children will have jobs in which they must think for themselves. A well-developed imagination gives children better control over themselves, also when they become adults, it increases a child's creative sense and awareness of quality, improves the ability to plan and take the broad view, strengthens the ability to co-operate, encourages ... to learn new things, and teaches them to think themselves. 'Children who use their imagination often do better at schools,' says my respected teacher, Ashley Kim. 'They play more with others, often become leaders, learn control their anger and can entertain.' Play is the thing that uses and attends the imagination. So it is important that play is not shut out of children's lives and explains that the toys must ...
- 3425: Odyssey, Learning About Himsel
- ... boxing match for Odysseus to be in to watch him get beat up. All this was happening and the other suitors were most likely following their leader in whatever he was doing. Odysseus had to control himself the whole time this was happening. If he had lost his temper, the suitors would have killed him, his son, and most likely taken over the kingdom. That didnt happen though. Odysseus learned self-control and humility. He may not be perfect at it, but going through all the humility made him a better man. Along the same topic, he was a king going through this humility. It would be ...
- 3426: The Old Man And The Sea -x
- "The Old Man and the Sea" The Old Man and the Sea is a heroic tale of a man s strength pitted against forces that he can t control. It is a tale about an old Cuban fisherman and his three-day battle with a giant Marlin. Through the use of three prominent themes: friendship, bravery, and Christianity. The "Old Man and the Sea ... respect of the village and succeeds in teaching Manolin the lessons of faith and bravery. Essay Outline INTRODUCTION STATEMENT: " The Old Man and The Sea", is a heroic tale of mans Vs. Forces he cannot control. It s about and old Cuban fishermen and his three day battle with a Giant Marlin fish. THESIS STATEMENT: Through the use of three prominent themes, friendship, bravery, and Christianity, the "Old Man and the ...
- 3427: Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
- ... The socioculture pressure on today's adolescent and young women to be thin and attractive also play an important role in the development of eating disorders. Thinness in today's society is associated with self-control, attractiveness, intelligence, happiness , wealth and success. The media, fashion, and the diet industry exploit this myth by bombarding us with products and services designed to push us towards losing weight. As a result, it is not surprising to find that adolescents who are undergoing uncontrollable body changes and the onset of new emotional and sexual drives seek dieting in order to enhance their sense of self-control and acceptance by others. Recently it has been discovered that a possible cause for eating disorders is due to an defective hormone. That hormone serotonin, said to activate in response to food, is still a ...
- 3428: Congresswoman Rep. Maxine Wate
- ... Los Angeles. This paper will critically examine some of the speeches, press release, letter and other documents by Rep. Maxine Waters in her quest to " punish those responsible for creating the devastating drug addition sales, gun-running, violence, and death associated with crack cocaine throughout this nation" (press release 9/5/96). Before I perform a critical analysis, I will examine the history of CIA complicity in drug trafficking which has ... Webb article. In a press conference back in September of 1996, Rep. Waters stated "I vow to leave no stone unturned in a effort to punish those responsible for creating the devastating drug addition, sales, gun-running, violence, and death associated with crack cocaine." In an attempt to pursue the investigation against the CIA, Rep. Waters issued many statements, testimonies, and letters to inform the political community as well as the ...
- 3429: Heart Of Darkness
- ... to the jungle to write a paper about the savages and their customs; He was their ambassador. As an emissary of science, he was one that had great plans and ideas as to how to control the savages and not rape the land. As an emissary of progress he represented someone who could change the relationship with the savages. He came out to the jungle with moral ideas of some sort ... had gone mad. But Kurtz struggled with himself, too. Marlow saw "the inconceivable mystery of a soul that knew no restraint, no faith, and no fear, yet struggling blindly with itself" (235). He couldnt control his soul, his soul full of darkness. It overtook him, and nothing could stop it! His appearance also changed "as though a veil had been rent. I saw on that ivory face the expression of ...
- 3430: Harrison Bergeron
- ... only can see what the have been allowed to see, by this secret, non-equal, organization in this so-called "equal" country. The next instance of irony appears in a scene where Harrison illegally takes control of a broadcasting station and plays unedited and uncontrolled movies and music to the public, while he asks them to take off their mind controlling head bands. This scene gives hope for the future of ... symbolism. They both take place in the not so distant future where the government has manipulated human intelligence to the point that all persons are equal. In a place where the government ultimately has total control over not only everyones lives, but their minds as well. The motive behind the governments controlling society is the idea that an equal society will eliminate hatred, envy, and war. While this does prove ...
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