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- 1151: To Kill A Mockingbird 2
- ... not seen again for fifteen years. Many legends grew up about the Radley house and about what went on inside. Miss Stephanie Crawford, a neighborhood gossip, added fuel to the fire - a fire which included stories of crime, mutilation, curses and insanity. Dill was fascinated by these stories, and gave Scout and Jem the idea of making Boo Radley come out of seclusion. When Dill, always eager for some new adventure, dared Jem to run up to the house and touch it, Jem ... two pennies in it. They did not know what to make of the situation, but they decided to keep the pennies. Dill Returns Two days later Dill arrived. As usual he was full of wild stories and anxious to play games of make-believe. The group decided to play a game modeled on the life of Boo Radley. One of the stories about him was that he had stabbed his ...
- 1152: St. Joan Of Arc
- ... of Jeanne d'Arc. She denied ever sitting for a portrait. What did this female soldier of the 14th century look like? The Princess of Hungary, Eugelide, led us to believe that 'Joan had a short neck and a little bright red mark behind her right ear.' Jeanne begins to be mentioned in history, as a young girl of 12 – 13 years old. Jeanne was born into a family of healthy ... sturdy in order to lead the life which she led for herself. The people of Domremy, testified that Jeanne 'had moral character and a sweet nature.' Consistent accounts are given that Jeanne's hair was short and black, that she had brown eyes and her complexion was dark and sun-burnt. As Jeanne arrived in Chinon, Philip of Bergamo said, ‘She was short as to her stature.' As early as thirteen years of age, Jeanne heard voices from St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret." These voices frightened Jeanne, at first but later she referred to these ...
- 1153: Pleasantville and The Scarlet Letter
- Pleasantville and The Scarlet Letter The movie Pleasantville, directed by Gary Ross, and the novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, both were stories focused on outcasts in society. Though they were written generations apart, they share similar illusions of society, and judgments or actions from society. Both societies had their strict visions of a Utopia. Pleasantville was a ... individual’s feelings. The letter on Hester’s chest revealed her desires which she acted upon, which were normal. What started with red in Pleasantville, turned into every color representing individualism and emotion. In these stories, color represented reality and life. Their societies made color out to be sin. Not coincidentally, both of the creators of these stories used color to represent emotion, showing not only how societies have maintained similarity, but people and writers have also. As in all societies, change is not readily accepted. Shame was put onto those who ...
- 1154: The Dangers of Smoking Marijuana
- ... die down and the person will feel sleepy. How is marijuana harmful? There are many ways that marijuana can harm the body, both the immediate effect and long term effects. It often disables the users short-term memory and may cause trouble with challenging tasks. Even very simple tasks can become a struggle for someone who is high. A student that is under the influence of marijuana may find it hard ... nervous system are very serious. Smoking marijuana will reduce the strength and speed of communications between the mind and body. This occurs in the brain and muscles, causing the user to not be as focused. Short-term marijuana use leads to a drowsiness and relaxing effect. This is why marijuana users have trouble remembering things. A heavy dose of marijuana can decrease the amount of blood pumped into the brain. Marijuana effec ts the brain's control over muscles also. Heavy usage of marijuana can have a lasting effect on the users short-term memory. The blood flow to the back of the brain is greater than the front, after smoking. This is believed to cause the high sensation the user is after. The short-term effect ...
- 1155: The Quest to Understand the Origins of Humans
- ... They want to know how did they appear in this universe and what for. As they can not determine it using scientific approach or explain it in every day words they started making up different stories, creating religions and cults which are aimed to explain at least to some extent these problems and find answers to these questions. In reality these stories do not explain you anything but instead give you an impression of the true knowledge. In theory religion talks about the good and is aimed to inspire you to do only good, but in practice ... of many various myths, which also incorporated in them many different aspect of the culture and everyday life of their creators. This connection between people and the myths is actually illustrated on the three creation stories Genesis, Buddha and Zeus mythology. One of the best examples to illustrate this is to take a look at the creation myths of the ancient Greece about the Olympic gods. This is my favorite ...
- 1156: To Kill A Mockingbird
- ... Throughout the novel Jem, Scout, and Dill are curious about Boo Radley, who never comes out of his house or associates with anyone in the neighborhood. The children are afraid of him because of the stories they hear about him from the other people in town. For example, Miss Stephanie tells the children that while Boo Radley was sitting in the living room cutting a magazine, he drove the scissors into his parents leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities."(Lee 11) After hearing these stories the children considered him to be evil. Boo Radley becomes a game for the three children, over the summer they act out scenarios, that they believed to be true. Over time they create new parts ... story: they even include Mrs. Radley into the story and portrays her as a poor woman, whom later married Mr. Radley, lost her teeth, her hair, and her right forefinger (Lee 39). All of these stories are based on the gossip the children hear throughout the neighborhood. The people of Maycomb only knew Boo Radley and Tom Robinson by what others said about them. The mockingbird symbolizes Boo Radley, since ...
- 1157: Cuban Missile Crisis
- ... and requested military aid. In effect, America’s hate for communism drove Cuba to unite with Russia, America’s other communist enemy. The Soviet Union’s Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, agreed to supply Castro with some short range surface-to-air missiles and a number of offensive nuclear missiles. In April 18, 1961, the Soviet Premier wrote President Kennedy threatening to give Cuba “all necessary assistance in beating back armed attack”. A ... America had an atomic bomb at the end of WWII. The Soviet Union feared American technology on weapons was superior and that the Americans knew they knew it too. Since the Russian nuclear weapons were short-range whereas the American missiles were long range, and also accurate, America could potentially fire on Russia and hit. Russia couldn’t do such an attack because they only had technology for short-range missiles. Setting up a base in Cuba would give Russia the ability to attack America if needed. Russia also had a duty to support its fellow communist of Cuba. This would be the ...
- 1158: DNA and Crime
- ... multiple stab wounds. The search of a pick-up truck registered to Jamieson’s parents revealed a utility knife and a “red-brown stain” on the steering wheel. (http://www.wcinet.com/th/news/th0208/stories/1355.htm) Norman, Okl:Thomas Webb III was released after more than 13 years in prison for a 1982 rape. DNA testing was not available at the time so Gale Webb, Thomas’ wife, pushed authorities to use DNA genetic profiling on the 14 year old evidence. These DNA tests ruled him out as a suspect. (http://www.wcinet.com/th/news/th0525/stories/12284.htm) Santa Ana, Calif: Kevin Lee Green cried as the judge apologized for the mistake and freed him from prison after nearly 17 years. He was convicted of killing his unborn baby and nearly ... Gerald Parker, 41, who owned a van at the time. He is suspected to be in the “bedroom basher” serial killings in Orange County in 1978 and 1979. (http://www.wcinet.com/th/news/th0622/stories/15897.htm) San Francisco:Theodore Kaczynski, 54, has been jailed in Helena, Mont. since his arrest April 3rd at the mountain cabin where he spent most of his time since quitting his job at ...
- 1159: Snowboarding
- ... is the imaginary radius of a circle that you can draw on the side of the board. It measures the difference of the length between the tip, center, and tail. A deep sidecut allows for short turns and better arced carving. This is why skiers are now beginning to carve long arcs, it was made possible by the snowboard-induced sidecut. When snowboard companies found out about the importance of flex ... have a tail at all. They can also be noticed by the hard, ski-style boots and the ski-style bindings that are used on this type of board. The board usually has a low, short tip for good performance, without vibrations (chatter) at high speeds. The tail, as I stated is usually very low, flat, or sometimes there is just an angled cut-off. The flex depends on what style ... use all parts of the mountain to have fun, whether it is in the pipe of off in the trees. Freestyle boards are made for riding in the park and pipe. The boards are usually short and wide. The short length allows for better maneuvers in the air, while the large width allows for lower stance angles so that riding forward and backward can be easily done. The flex is ...
- 1160: Response Paper for “Sweat”
- Response Paper for “Sweat” The short story “Sweat” is a portrayal of a woman who must endure terrible hardships to find a small bit of peace in her life. The main character, Delia Jones survives years of her husband’s cruel ... many women at this time could do nothing to change their destinies created by the savage man. Hurston uses point of view, setting, symbolization, the role of race and the treatment of women in this short story to depict the emotions of living during this time period. Since the thoughts of Sykes and Delia are so different, a series of contrasts develops their relationship and personalities. Hurston’s choice of narration ... another step for women to fight against unfulfilling marriage roles and jobs. The character, Delia, shows the spectacular strength and bravery that women had to have to endure their underworld and find little peace. This short story is rich in moral and religious similarity. Throughout the story there is religious symbolism that characterizes Delia and Sykes Jones as two people on opposite ends of the moral scale yet bound by ...
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