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- 11041: Cather In The Rye - Language
- The passage of adolescence has served as the central theme for many novels, but J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, long a staple in academic lesson plans, has captured the spirit of this stage of life in hyper-sensitive form, dramatizing Holden Caulfield's vulgar language and melodramatic reactions. Written as the autobiographical account of a fictional teenage prep school student Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye deals with material that is socially scandalous for the times (Gwynn ... test through the sexual mores of his peers and elders, the teachings of his education, and his own emerging sense of self. Throughout the years, the language of the story has startled some readers. Salinger's control of Holden's easy, conversational manner makes the introduction of these larger themes appear natural and believable. (Bloom, 1990). At the time of the novel through today, Holden's speech rings true to ...
- 11042: Prophecy in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
- Prophecy in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 In many ways, the future can be referred to as a dark abyss of mystery that awaits us at every turn of our lives. Human nature regularly advises us to plan and prepare ... technological growth has managed, by suppressing creativity, to rob society of its humanity. Bradbury provides many examples that lead the reader to believe that there has been a serious depletion of family values in Montag's society. The most provocative example of this is the discussion between Montag, his wife, and her friends. Mrs. Phelps, when asked by Montag how her children are, abruptly answers saying "No one in his right ... good lord knows, would have children!" (104) Mrs.Bowles, a mother of two, has an answer for Mrs. Phelps. However, with her response, Bradbury effectively conveys the cold uncompassionate and selfish morals in which Montag's world exists: "I've had two children by Caesarian section. No use going through all that agony for a baby . . . I plunk the children in school nine days out of ten. I put up ...
- 11043: Objections To And Advantages O
- ... adversary, but Russia is looking for a new role: keeping the status quo or returning to a system of 'spheres of influence'. Germany, after unification, plays an important role in Central and Eastern Europe. Germany's foreign policy towards these countries ('Ostpolitik') is discussed in chapter 5. In the end, I will give a personal conclusion on the next thesis, which will be the guideline to this essay. Yes, NATO should ... allow Central and Eastern European states to become NATO-members. Contents Ch. Title page Source 0. Introduction 1. Practical Objections to admission Eastern European countries 2. The Visegrad Four (Cz, Svk, H, Pl) 3. Russia's discontent to admission Eastern European countries 4. The Partnership for Peace, the NACC and the CSCE 5. Germany's post-unification foreign policy 6. Conclusion Chapter 1: Practical Objections to Opening of doors for E European countries Within the Western NATO countries there is not only fear of Russian reprisal (when allowing the ...
- 11044: Hemingway's "In Our Time": Lost Generation
- Hemingway's "In Our Time": Lost Generation "The times, they are a changing," famous words spoken by Bob Dylan, a king of his generation. "Lost generations," is an interesting phrase, but what kind of meaning should it hold? Ernest Hemingway's In Our Time is a true representation of a "lost generation" for the simple reason that all generations are eventually lost as time goes by. Hemingway focuses on a generation he knows a great deal ... maybe even somewhat inadvertently conveys a message about the time period in question. All of the "messages" bring the reader to an understanding of a generation, the "lost generation" that appears to result from Hemingway's novel. Ernest Hemingway uses intense short stories to leave a feeling of awe and wonder in the reader of In Our Time. One begins to become emotionally involved and attached to Hemingway's many ...
- 11045: Meet the Simpsons
- ... a specific culture, but as always, there are exceptions to the rule. Ever since the golden age of television had sprung upon American culture, television has tried to mimic the "ideal" American family through it's programming. Even as early as the 1950's, television producers made programming that would represent what exactly the ideal American family was. Take for example the show "Leave It to Beaver". While I am not going to go in detail about each character ... shows for the most part in this early era of programming followed among these lines.There has always been at least one show each decade that followed the evolution of American life. In the 1960's, there was the "Andy Griffith Show". In the 1970's, there was a different spin on family life with the show "All in the Family", which did not have the typical white collar father, ...
- 11046: Fate in Romeo and Juliet
- Fate in Romeo and Juliet In modern times, and in the Elizabethan era, fate plays an important role in people's lives. Many people believe it to be written in stone, and unchangeable. Many others believe it to be controlled by a person's own actions. In Romeo and Juliet, fate is one of the main themes, described as having power over many of the events in the play. Fate is often called upon, wondered about, and blamed for ... direct cause of a bad choice or mishap, and not fate itself. One of the most noted instances where fate is blamed for a mishap is when Romeo cries out the he supposedly is fortune's fool. He claims that fate has brought on Mercutio's death, and has lead him to kill Tybalt in revenge. In Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is seen to be ...
- 11047: MacBeth - Attitude Changes
- ... 1606 during the English Renaissance, the hero, Macbeth, constantly declines in his level of morality until his death at the end of the play. Because of his change of character from good to evil, Macbeth's attitude towards other characters, specifically Duncan, Banquo, Lady Macbeth, and the witches, is significantly affected. The first of the four characters is Duncan. Since Macbeth interacts with Duncan only a minimal amount before Duncan's death, Macbeth's attitude towards him changes very rapidly. Before Macbeth hears the witches' first prophecy, he is very close to Duncan, and would never even think of doing something against him. When the thought of murdering ...
- 11048: Uranium: Nuclear Friend or Nuclear Foe
- Uranium: Nuclear Friend or Nuclear Foe On Monday August 6, 1945 the U.S. Bomber Enola Gay flew over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Seconds later a metallic projectile fell towards its target. In a blinding flash the world felt the power of a new age, the nuclear age ... first generation of electric power from nuclear power was achieved at a reactor testing center in Arco, Idaho. This early generating plant utilized a form of nuclear energy call fission. In this process uranium-235's nuclei is split open when struck by an sub-atomic particle called a neutron. This breaking open releases two or three neutrons which then split open still another uranium-235 nuclei. This reaction releases vast amounts of energy. This early study of uraniums possibilities also lead to negative programs such as weapons. The most famous of these programs was a secret program launched by the U.S. Government in 1942. The project was code named the Manhattan Project, and was headed by Robert Oppenhiemer. This project was created for the sole mission of creating a nuclear weapon using radioactive materials. The ...
- 11049: Victoria's Secret vs Gap
- Victoria's Secret vs Gap There is no doubt that Victorias Secret has done extremely well in the lingerie market. Gap has established a strong name in the field of clothing in womens and mens casual dress. Gap is now discussing opening what will become GapBody. A branch from their other stores that will carry lingerie, a store similar to that of Victorias Secret. In ...
- 11050: Julius Caesar
- ... he was killed? Caesar was a major part of the Roman Empire because of his strength and his strong war strategies. Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman whose dictatorship was pivotal in Rome's transition from republic to empire. When he was young Caesar lived through one of the most horrifying decades in the history of the city of Rome. The city was assaulted twice and captured by Roman armies, first in 87 BC by the leaders of the populares, his uncle Marius and Cinna. Cinna was killed the year that Caesar had married Cinna's daughter Cornelia. The second attack upon the city was carried our by Marius' enemy Sulla, leader of the optimates, in 82 BC on the latter's return from the East. On each occasion the massacre of political opponents was followed by the confiscation of their property. The proscriptions of Sulla, which preceded the reactionary political legislation enacted during his dictatorship ...
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