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- 4251: Kazin's "Summer: The Way to Highland Park"
- ... is a true artist. I never thought I was a big fan of history, but the way Kazin explains history I think I possibly have always loved history, but have not known it. History, in school, is taught to be boring and factual when in reality it is romantic and a part of everybody. Kazin helped me to realize this about history. I knew a lot about this story before I ...
- 4252: What is Wealth
- ... asks themselves "what is wealth," people immediately think of money. They think of nice cars and big houses. People think of power and the ability to have control over others. When I was in elementary school I believed this same thing. Now that I am in highschool my outlook on what wealth is has changed dramatically. To me wealth is contentment and knowledge. With these two things will come the greatest ...
- 4253: Carpe Diem: The Golden Chance
- ... trying to learn as much as possible about American life style, culture, language and people. My chance was supposed to expire in one year but now I have the opportunity to not only finish high school in United States, but also continue my college years here. My Carpe Diem tells me that I can not waste my time, because I have already lost too much precious time in my life. I ...
- 4254: James Joyce's "Araby"
- ... narrator. In "Araby," the "mature narrator and not the naive boy is the story's protagonist."(Coulthard) Throughout the story this is easily shown, especially when it refers to "the hour when the Christian Brothers' school set the boys free."(Joyce 2112) Although they were freed, they were placed into an "equally grim world, where not even play brought pleasure."(Coulthard) Joyce demonstrates this culture by showing a boy's love ...
- 4255: Similarities in "Rappaccini's Daughter" and "Paul's Case"
- ... Giovanni disregards his professor, hence ignoring the warnings. In the story Paul's Case, Paul's father forbids him to go to work as a usher in the theater, because of Paul's trouble in school. His father calls the hall and tells Paul's boss not to employ him anymore. His father even tells all of his friends in theater not to see Paul. Paul, like Giovanni does not listen ...
- 4256: Riches, Knowledge, and Power....
- ... rich & fame, having great knowledge or power, I would choose knowledge. I would choose knowledge over the rest because if I had a lot of knowledge then it would be easier to pass exams in school, and learn things easily and quickly that would lead to a good job which would lead to rich. If i get good at that job then I may even become famous, and with all that ...
- 4257: Setting Goals For Yourself
- ... even a full life time to accomplish . Though they are usually more difficult to accomplish , they are usually more significant . The accumulation of short term goals helps you accomplish the long term goals . After finishing school, I hope to get a good job , with advancement opportunities , that I enjoy doing . I do not want to settle for a decent job . I want to have an excellent career that will last for ...
- 4258: Similarities in "Miss Jean Brodie", "Dead Poets Society", and "The Trial and Death of Socrates"
- ... deserving. Professor Keating is another who had his pupils best interests at heart. His teaching methods were eccentric, but his point always came across loud and clear. He was idolized by his students. In a school of such dignity and staunchness, his approach was a breath of fresh air. He was never afraid to put himself on the line if it meant that his students were to gain. This was no ...
- 4259: "Braces Suck!"
- ... buck-teeth, gaps, or overlapping teeth. Mental scars remain long after cuts and bloody sores in the mouth have healed. These metal-like plates come with a long list of insults and nicknames. All through school one can expect to be called brace-face, Jaws and metal mouth just to name a few. The 'orthodontically' challenged are always the center of electricity and lip-locking jokes. The dentist's office is ...
- 4260: The New Deal
- ... guarantee minimum living standards, and prevent future economic crises. Many economic, political, and social factors lead up to the New Deal. Staggering statistics, like a 25% unemployment rate, and the fact that 20% of NYC school children were under weight and malnourished, made it clear immediate action was necessary. In the first two years, the New Deal was concerned mainly with relief, setting up shelters and soup kitchens to feed the ...
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