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- 1951: Using the Student Study Sheets in the Classroom
- ... Because Jefferson so frequently mentions God in his writings, students may find it hard to believe that his contemporaries could call him an atheist or infidel. You might sharpen the situation with this anecdote from John Adams: During the whole time I sat with him in [the Continental] Congress...the most of a speech he ever made in my hearing was a gross insult on religion...for which I gave him ... case an enemy to truth. From the point of view of those who administer religious institutions and believe themselves sanctified by God, this is not only offensive but blasphemous. It is the kind of talk John Adams probably took as a "gross insult," the kind of logic defenders of the faith would call diabolical. Without actually saying so, Jefferson seems to see no need for ministers and churches in an individual ...
- 1952: Edward James Hughes
- ... later the poet was awarded Nathaniel Hawthorn's Prize for Lupercal (1960). Soon he became well-known and admired in Britain. On 19 December 1984 Ted Hughes became Poet Laureate, in succession to the late John Betjeman. Hughes has written a great deal for the theatre, both for adults and for children. He has also published many essays on his favourite poets and edited selections from the work of Keith Douglas ... Literature (ed. by Rogers, Pat). New York: University Press, 1990. - p. 486-489. 13. The Cambridge Guide to Literature in English (ed. by Ousby, Ian). USA: Cambridge University Press, 1991. - p. 484-485. 14. Hopkins, John. Guide to literary Theory and Criticism. Baltimore: University Press, 1994. -775 p. 15. Lotman, Jurij Michailovich. Struktura Chudozhestvennogo Teksta. Moscow: Isskustvo, 1970.
- 1953: Ted Bundy
- ... anything about this. (Time Life) The older Ted got, it became more difficult to hide his family's identity and his secret mother. With this his mother moved to Washington where she met and married John Bundy. At the time Ted was four years old. He was adopted by John and his new parents had four children together. From the beginning Ted did well in school. His teachers complimented him on his good grades. But they also commented on Ted's inability to control his ...
- 1954: Origins--Generally “Losers” Founded America
- ... did seek to purify the Church of England. They were prosecuted by the government for their beliefs so they also left England to come to America. The Puritans arrived in 1630. They were governed by John Winthrop. Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans were unable to deal with people who didn’t have the same beliefs as they did. They were prosecuted in England because their religious beliefs were not correct ... the first colonists were losers. Most of all of them were failures, lazy and very unskilled. Most of the settlers from Virginia and Carolina were very lazy and many people died because of it. Luckily, John Smith was pushing them to do some work. Many of the male colonists were lazy and made the women do all of the work out in the fields. Many of the religious groups were unskilled ...
- 1955: A Study of B.F. Skinner and Behaviorism
- ... issues involving Skinner. The process of learning is the basis of Skinner's work. Through this he has been able to keep the enduring qualities of past psychologists and mentors, as Ivan P. Pavlov and John B. Watson, also known for reinforcement and behaviorism. In this paper the topics of reinforcement, punishments, rewards, and other aspects of behavioral psychology will be discussed to give a better understanding of B.F. Skinner ... learning process and his idealist view of having a planned society. He was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania in 1904. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1926. After becoming interested in the works and studies of John B. Watson and Ivan P. Pavlov, he studied with animal learning and functions of the nervous system. He received his Ph.D. in behavioral psychology at Harvard in 1931. In 1936, he then worked as ...
- 1956: An Analysis of The Yellow Wallpaper
- ... page 163. The detailed description that the wife describes really draws much attention to me. It talks about some details that the wife finds looking at the wallpaper. And one interesting point, that she sees John and Jennie put their eyes on the wallpaper too. That she was surprise John and Jennie may see there is something going on about the wallpaper. But I don't know if that is what the wife is determines or have a guess that's what they are doing ...
- 1957: A Separate Peace 6
- ... Often Leads to Hate Many times in the world, differences have lead to hate. Think of Martin Luther King, for example, who stood for fighting against one of the largest differences. A Separate Peace, by John Knowles, is one of many examples of differences leading to hate. Gene and Finny, who somehow managed to become friends, have completely different views of each other. Finny wanted to be friends with Gene, but ... 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.
- 1958: Life and Sacrifice
- ... thought of sacrificing their lives, because they do not want to give up the luxuries in the world, which is commonly understood as one of the human natures. Surprisingly, in The Crucible, the main character, John Proctor, has sacrificed his life to maintain his good reputation in Salem. Such a decision demonstrates his impulsive characteristic, which he has never considered the possible consequences to his family as a result of his suicide. His decease has only brought feelings of sorrow and sadness to his family, which turns out to be an unnecessary sacrifice. Reverend John Hales remarkable comment on Protor's decision; " Life is God's most precious gift, no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it." (Miller, P. 132), indeed is an enlightenment for readers to re ...
- 1959: Understanding Interpretation of Meaning
- ... trying to figure out the opposition. One way of doing this would be to take the two authors and list what each one is trying to convey. An example of this would be “Meditation” by John Donne and “Arriving at moral Perfection” by Benjamin Franklin On one side Benjamin Franklin is more persistent, stubborn, self motivated, independent, and an individual. John Donne was more caring, respective, giving, and trusting. Each of them has different views which give us the chance to compare and contrast each author’s point of view. This is just one of the ...
- 1960: The Art of Rock and Roll by Charles Brown
- ... draws from the literary tradition of Europe; The blending of voices tends to be less emotional. Three groups who popularized English rock in America after the Beatles were The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Elton John. They capitalized on the attitudes of the times which were sometimes tasteless and antiestablishment. The Rolling Stones and The Who eventually have an impact on punk and new wave. Elton John proves the lasting impact of a pianist and a vocalist. Chapter thirteen goes onto art and eclectic rock. Art rock is a term that defines music that either has higher pretentions than standard rock or ...
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