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- 3961: The Wiccan Religion
- ... so Wiccans look to fulfill this as closely as possible. A Wiccan attempts to make choices based on what will cause the least harm, and promote the greatest overall positive effect. Wicca teaches self discipline, personal responsibility kinship ith our plant and its creatures, open-mindedness and the virtues of diversity. Wiccans do not proselytize, as we believe that each must find the path that is right for them, and that ... our own experiences, and that of others, understanding that age does not makes a religion any more valid, not does political support, numbers of followers or material holdings of its temple. Religion is a very personal thing, one which can only be validated by the experience of the individual. Wicca provides a link for those who follow similar paths to share their experiences. Word Count: 469
- 3962: Monkey
- ... nature to alter the natural phenomenon that occurs in life. In comparison, Monkey struggles to alter nature by demanding immortality. Human beings struggle to change nature in order to achieve higher status in society or personal satisfaction. Monkey seeks immortality to prevent nature from taking its course so that he may be able to rule his kingdom forever. Readers are able to better understand Monkey s adventure to find the impossible ... extraordinary. Throughout the novel, Monkey struggles with many hardships which in turn teaches a moral lesson to the readers. By making Monkey resemble to a human character,the author can approach the audience with a personal closeness. The author s intention successfully achieves his goal by arousing the reader s mind to learn the morals and enjoy the entertaining adventures of Monkey.
- 3963: Symbolism in Camus' "The Plague"
- ... without a god poses many ironies; Camus attempts to satisfy those ironies. By using many examples of symbolism, Camus conveys his own philosophy in a certain way so that his characters are subject to his personal ideals and morals. Camus believes there is no god, and essentially that human beings need to be responsible for their own lives, happiness, and decency. Through the eyes of all of his characters, the author ... die?", and "Why hope?". Camus contends that there are human values that are good in themselves; it is just good to be moral. In this essay I plan to connect the characters, symbolism, and my personal feelings and values with this idea. Such evidence as people being good to a neighbor in time of need or people volunteering to adopt a family for the holidays are many times based on a ...
- 3964: Emily Dickinson's Literary Devices and Techniques
- Emily Dickinson's Literary Devices and Techniques Emily Dickinson has been declared one of the most inspirational poets of our time. You may already know this, but do you know what Emily Dickinson's writing style is like, or the literary devices that she incorporates into her writing. If you don't then your about to get a crash course in the world of Emily Dickinson and her poetic works. Emily Dickinson makes use of three easily distinguishable, literary techniques which make her ...
- 3965: Modernism
- ... very formal defined form. Modernism also played a very important role as a movement in poetry. The way modernism did this was it brought so much more opportunity to the poet as a way of writing. The poet is now able to express themselves in new ways. If it was not for modernism who knows if we would be talking about the works of Emily Dickinson today, after all it was ... and emotional space. Around this time Crane published his epic poem The Bridge, which celebrates the Brooklyn Bridge as both an architectural achievement and a symbol of American modernity. Because of the type of descriptive writing that was being used the voice in the writings were in deep detail and strong emphasis on words were also used to help get the point across. This time in American Literature is a very ...
- 3966: All Quiet On The Western Front
- ... of the book. I agree with the quote. This idea applies very well to Erich Maria Remarques novel All Quiet on the Western Front. In this novel, the author uses excellent imagery and descriptive writing to portray the lives of several German school mates who are eventually destroyed by World War I. Ramarque's purpose in writing this book was to display the hidden costs of war. The physical aspects of death and wounds did not begin to show the mental anguish that the soldiers experienced during and after the war. He ...
- 3967: Accounts Of The Holocaust
- Accounts of the Holocaust The Holocaust was the systematic annihilation of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. I will tell the story of the Holocaust through many different personal accounts of people involved in many different sides of this incredible story. I will do this by using the personal accounts of surviving victims, of those not directly involved in the event, though affected by it, and the defense of the Nazi party. But first, I will tell you a little about the event. The ...
- 3968: Red Badge Of Courage 4
- ... it shows all his fears. It is not just about war and the fighting, the book gives details about the camp and the other soldiers that Henry Flemmings interacts with. Stephen Crane has a unique writing style because it is very symbolic and it paints a lot of pictures for you. Crane is very imaginative and takes a look from one viewpoint into an isolated person and his relationship with society. I believe the book was well writing at times because some parts could have used more detail. It would have been easier to understand. Some parts of the book I felt like I was really there but others it just felt so ...
- 3969: The Old Man and The Sea: Analysis of Santiago
- ... live their life to the fullest. These Heros lived simple lives without all the luxuries that others had. They concentrate on the problem at hand and do not get swayed by outside events. Avoiding intense personal relationships allows the Hero to stay focused. In The Old Man And The Sea, Santiago is considered the Hemingway Code Hero for many reasons. Santiago lived an extremely simple life, the life of a fisherman ... the old man figures out ways to get more without losing his marlin. He sets up another rig while still concentrating on the task at hand. Santiago's relationships with others never go into deep personal information, they always stay friendly and never get intimate. His relationship with the boy is one of great importance in The Old Man And The Sea. Their relationship is a great friendship which has grown ...
- 3970: Ebola 2
- ... recent Ebola Zaire outbreak started with a surgery on a suspected Malaria patient in Kikwit, Zaire on April 10, 1995. As in the 1976 outbreak, further transmission of the virus in Kikwit occurred though close personal contact with infectious blood and other body fluids. Members of the surgical team then developed symptoms similar to those of a viral hemorrhagic fever disease. The Ebola Zaire in Kikwit spread quickly, but investigation and ... aches. These diseases usually progress until the patient becomes very ill with respiratory problems, severe bleeding, kidney malfunctions, and shock. The viral hemorrhagic fever can cause death (Drucker 29). Ebola viruses are spread though close personal contact with a person who is very ill with the disease, but it is unlikely to spread by close contact with infected person who shows no symptoms. Usually the wide spread action of the virus ...
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