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- 2111: Shakespeare
- ... of a tradesman and Alderman of Stratford, John Shakespeare in 1564. William, the eldest son, and third child of eight, was baptized on the 26th April 1564. He received his early education at Stratford Grammar School, but little is known of his life up to his eighteenth year. His Grammar School curriculum would have provided a formidable linguistic, and to some extent literary education. It is noted that he did not like grammar but did have a love for dramatics. Shakespeare attended Kings New School in Stratford which was one of the best grammar schools. Shakespeare read many books. He used some of these books as sources for his plays. One of his most prominent sources of literature was ...
- 2112: Bad Choosers
- ... significantly stronger sexual tendencies, especially, given today's society, in the workplace. In the working world, an aspiring young man's employment is most likely flushed down into the likes of McDonald's or High School "Janitorial Administration." Although, one must acknowledge the glaring exception of those promoted to fry-boy or window washer. In direct contrast to the dismal drudgery endured by the conventional male, there is the potential luxury of being a woman. It is stereotypically a woman's position, while the children go to school, to stay home, go shopping, watch television (including her favorite soap operas), and do whatever comes to mind the rest of the day. Theoretically, a woman's day is complete and satisfying. Should she feel ... viscious "developing") into a beautiful, young lady." She asks, as discreetly as a Central Intelligence operation, for an extra piece of clothing, a piece of cotton, and a pill. No one ever knows the difference. School arises as an even more dire situation. For every boy except the mutant freak who was done in sixth grade, the junior high locker room is a merciless and perverse place. The heartless jokes ...
- 2113: Is There Hope For The Psychopa
- ... they are inadequate and shamed, and because of that, they are teased and made fun of. One of the major characteristics of a future sociopath includes being incapable of following rules. The youngster may skip school, bully, steal, torment animals and/or run away from home.The child is likely to develop Attention Deficit \Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. At an earlier age than their peer group, the child may smoke, drink ... as often staying out all night despite parental rules that begin before the age of 13 13. running away from home at least twice (once not returning for a lengthy period) 14. frequent truancy from school significant impairment in functioning socially at school or work The diagnoses of a sociopath is extremely difficult because they have so many mental problems to contend with that the complete diagnoses might not occur. The possibility of being diagnosed with something ...
- 2114: Personal Response to Orwell's "Shooting An Elephant"
- ... Response to Orwell's "Shooting An Elephant" Reading Orwell's "Shooting An Elephant" helped me to remember about many decisions I have made, including a decision I made on a warm senior day of high school during lunch. "Shooting An Elephant" is ingeniously linked to everyday life. Orwell writes about his experiences as a political intruder in a western country, how it affected his life, and how these people influenced him ... heard when he was marching to keep the peace. More times than not, for good or bad, my decisions are frequently made with the same forces acting upon me. During my last year of high school I had a most interesting and distasteful incident relating to Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant," which started as much as a year before graduation. Every day my friends and I sat at the same table ... umbrella to keep the sun and rain out, but now there was a hole a little bigger than a quarter. I don't know who started it or when, but for at least a whole school year people sitting at the table would put any biodegradable substance they could find in the hole. Everything from mayonnaise, to scabs, to bugs was shoved down that hole. Finally one day the hole ...
- 2115: Why Athletes Are Good Role Models
- ... Excalibur. I had to go through days of research to find out that Chicago Bears star Chris Zorich has started a full scholarship at Notre Dame for inner city youths that get accepted to the school, but can't afford it. He plays for our city's football team, and we have not heard of any of his philanthropic efforts. He also has an annual food drive for the needy around ... in the United States among black-owned industrial and service companies. He now donates a lot of his time and money to various charities. Football player Orlando Pace sits with 6th grade children in their school library and helps them read. His message was "Yes, I have had some athletic ability and talent, but studying is what's really important." He also said that he doesn't think of himself as ... does community service and gives kids autographs. He has impressed everyone with his poise, dedication, and his appetite for work. Vaughn takes the time to talk to groups of schoolchildren, urging them to stay in school. Vaughn also plans youth centers to keep kids off the streets and signs and sends get-well cards. He also uses the proceeds from formal autograph-signings to fund cultural events that are denied ...
- 2116: Albert Einstein
- ... needle of the compass,which kept pointing in the same direction no matter which way the compass was turned.He later said he felt that "Something deeply hidden had to be behind things". After public school in Munich and in Aarau,Switzerland,Einstein studied mathematics and physics at the Swiss Polytechnic Institute in Zurich.He graduated in 1900.From 1902 to 1909 he worked as an examiner at the Swiss Patent ... was visiting England and the United States the Nazi government of Germany took his property and deprived him of his positions and his citizenship.Even before this happened he had been asked to direct the school of mathematics in the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton,New Jersey.He accepted this position and he directed the school for the rest of his life.Einstein became an American citizen in 1940.After he took the job he moved into a two-story house at 112 Mercer St. in Princeton.He lived and ...
- 2117: Affirmative Action
- ... five points lower than the average SAT for white students whose parents earn less than $20,000 a year." (Rosen, p.3) In effect, the solution by supporters of affirmative action is to lower the school's standards so that they can accept a more diverse group of students. This solution is ridiculous, simply because everyone has a chance to do good. It is just a matter of effort. If a ... raise their own standards in order to improve our society. For example, the University of California in Berkeley has a diverse student body with a majority of Asians. An Asian student coming out of high school with a 4.0 GPA, and a list of extra curricular activities would not be accepted simply because of his ethnicity. Instead the school would rather accept a Mexican student with a 3.0 GPA. Why should the student who did not study as hard be rewarded just because of his race? Nobody has the choice of ethnicity ...
- 2118: Jane Eyre As A Modern Woman
- ... shows that Jane represents her idea of a modern woman because she can write. Most women of that time would spend their time sewing or housekeeping, but not Jane. She learned how to write at school, and she wrote instead of sewing and housekeeping. For example, Jane uses her writing to better her life. She does this by writing an advertisement which states shes a governess and she gets a new job at Thornfield. With earliest day, I was up: I had my advertisement written, enclosed, and directed before the bell rang to rouse the school...nearer to my own age.--89 Another example of Janes writing was when she was a student at Lowood. She explains that she was writing and figuring out sums on her slate before she ... with her: let the worse come to the worst, I can advertise again.--97 Another example of how Jane is independent is how she applies for a new job. Shes not dependent on the school for shelter or food, and she can leave Lowood because of her independence. Having sought and obtained an audience of the superintendent during the noontide recreation,...mention them as references.--92 This is the ...
- 2119: Educating Rita
- ... the theatre. While Rita has lost her husband she wanted to be changed by Frank's help but he was worried because he likes her natural character. The biggest step for Rita was the summer school. At the summer school Rita has learned much about authors and she comes in contact with students. Frank is very impressed of her abilities. She changes her lifestyle with new clothes and a new hair colour and was also ... things I can say, what I can talk about." Later on in Act Two Scene One when Rita comes back from after summer she says that she was dead scared when she arrived a summer school. She didn't know anyone and she was going to come home on the first day but she didn't, she had acquired a confidence in herself. The old Rita would have left straight ...
- 2120: Catcher In The Rye (Depression
- ... characterize Holden. Events in Holden's life lead him to become depressed. Holden's depression centers on Allie. The manner that Holden sees himself and how he sees others leads him to be expelled from school. The speaker expresses, "One thing about packing depressed me a little," (51). Holden expresses these feelings when he packs his bags after being notified that he is expelled. Holden leaves school and heads for New York City, where he finds himself to be more lonely and depressed than ever. He is all alone and he laments, " What I really felt like doing was committing suicide. I ... that because he really does not. Holden's depression, immaturity, and suicidal thoughts lead Holden to the rest home where he tells this story. The characteristics that Holden portrays lead him to being expelled from school, problems with his parents, and problems in his social life. Had Holden not been suicidal and immature he would.
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