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- 12761: Thought Provoking Ideas
- ... The ultimate question that James blindly ignores is is humanity ready for the ultimate weapon? Meanwhile James son Harry, a mentally disabled boy insists Mr. Niemand reads him Chicken Little . Dr James later enters Harry s room, discovering that Mr. Niemand left Harry a loaded revolver. Dr James leaves us with his thought only a madman would give a loaded revolver to an idiot. The last line suggests many ideas, that ... an ideal symbol , for it is a weapon that if not used properly can result in unfortunate consequences, including death. Humanity cannot respect or are incapable of respecting power. The idiot (Harry) symbolizes modern society s ignorance. This enforces the theme that mankind could destroy itself. By using metaphors and symbolism, this theme is expressed quite interestingly. Chicken Little the story that is read to harry by Mr. niemand also presents ... listen to other peoples views. In this way when Mr. Neimand says, I hope that the sky shall never fall on Chicken Little he hopes that in Dr James creating this weapon, that it doesn t end up hurting him. The author includes Chicken Little, as it is a metaphorical comparison between a childhood character that seems so innocent, and an adult scientist. This appears to be quite ironic, and ...
- 12762: The Client
- ... himself. Mark and Rickey rush home. Ricky is in state of a shock and Mark calls 911. Ricky is taken to a hospital, and a police officer listens to the story of Mark. He doesn't quite believe Mark's explanation of events. Later, the FBI finds fingerprints of Mark all over the car. They repress him so much that he feels cornered and tries to get a lawyer. That lawyer becomes Reggie Love. After ... the real story. The case of Barry Muldano is true and almost the following day his photo is in all the papers. Barry Muldano hires men to threaten the Sway family. They burn the Sway's trailer and threat Mark with a knife. It works, Mark understands that he can better keep the secret. The FBI wants Mark to speak and summoned him. If he didn't speak he could ...
- 12763: Out Of The Silent Planet
- C.S. Lewis produced a book that conveys vivid scenery, relatable characters, and a vague but detailed plot that gave rise to a novel with wonderful clarity. Out of the Silent Planet is an account of the ... nothing yet well enough to see it: you can not see things till you know roughly what they are. His first impression was a bright, pale world - a water-coloured world out of a child's paint box." Lewis also has a gift for making strong points in his novel without making the reader feel guilty, because he uses such human characters that are filled with normal and relatable flaws. Even with the main character's name, Ransom he sends a message, because as you read this book, you will see how his name comes to play. This book is very involved and it's not a book to be ...
- 12764: The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
- The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber English 102 Essay #1 In Ernest Hemingway's story, "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," Francis Macomber, according to Hemingway, is a very unhappy man because of his cowardly display after facing a wounded lion and because of his inability to stand ... was miserably ashamed of it.” About three o' clock in the morning, Francis was awoken suddenly, “ frightened in a dream of the bloody-headed lion standing over him.” As Francis looks over at his wife's cot, he notices that it is empty and stays awake until she returns. A couple of hours later, Margot returns to the tent and Francis begins to question her of her whereabouts. Margot's only reply is that “she went out for a breath of fresh air.” Francis, however, knows that Margot went over to Wilson's tent and slept with him. Even with this knowledge, "Margot was ...
- 12765: Effects Of Marijuana
- ... a rolled piece of paper that is twisted at the ends. A blunt is normally an emptied cigar wrapper filled with marijuana. In a blunt you can fit much more marijuana. Though a blunt isn't always purely marijuana, it can be mixed with other drugs such as angel dust. The results are varied when someone smokes marijuana. Different people will get different results, and certain types of cannabis can cause different effects. The amount of THC (marijuana's main active chemical) may also change the result. If alcohol, or other drug use is occurring while smoking marijuana, the effect could be different. A first time marijuana smoker will probably feel no effect. A ... effect called, " the munchies." A few minutes after the person inhales they will probably get a dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, decreased reaction time, and also a loss of coordination. The blood vessels in the user's eyes will probably enlarge, giving the person a blood shot appearance. Within 2 to 3 hours the effects will die down and the person will feel sleepy. How is marijuana harmful? There are many ...
- 12766: Teaching
- Teachers in today’s society earn only $1430/month. How can we put a price on our children’s education, especially that small of a price? Children in today’s society deserve the best possible education and how are they able to get that when the teachers are not getting a fair salary? Every since the first day I walked into elementary school I ...
- 12767: American Values of the Freedom of Speech and the Press
- American Values of the Freedom of Speech and the Press American's have many different values they hold close to them. Some of these values are the amount of money they are making, their job status, their popularity in school and in other functions, and a good ... of Speech and the Press. The value we get from the freedom of speech and the press is enormous. It allows us to understand what is happening in the world and to share our feeling's on certain subjects. This statement was tested in one court case about a student in a high school in Pine Forest, North Carolina in 1971. The students name was Charlie Quaterman, his crime was that ... OUT IN THE STREETS BECUASE THE SCHOOLS BELONG TO THE PEOPLE. IF WE HAVE TO-WE'LL BURN THE BUILDINGS OF OUR SCHOOLS DOWN TO SHOW THE PIGS THAT WE WANT AN EDUCATION THAT WON'T BRAINWASH US INTO BEING RACIST. AND THAT WE WANT AN EDUCATION THAT WILL TEACH US THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW, SO WE CAN BETTER SERVE THE PEOPLE!!!!” (Zerman, p.3). ...
- 12768: The Bluest Eye
- ... in mind, how does this make Pecola a victim of society and a victim in herself? If any person can be credited for creating the obsession of beauty that Pecola builds it is Pauline (Pecola’s mother). Pecola experiences many insecurities and it can definitely be said that many of these are because of the way that Pauline acts in society and around Pecola. It was stated in the story that ... many parts then it would be more difficult to see her as a "total victim". The structure and way this book is organized is a good clue of how Morrison wants us to see Pecola’s and all black peoples situations. Instead of ordinary chapters, this book is organized by season. This might be implying that this isn’t a story that has a beginning and an end—it is an ongoing one. A season is a reoccurring phenomenon, which a society nor any individual can get around. Perhaps this is what is ...
- 12769: The Devil And Daniel Webster
- ... grows with each passing year. Jabez anxiety turns to sick horror as a moth-like creature desperately pleads to him for help. Jabez soon learns that the creature that had fluttered out of the Devil s black pocketbook is the soul of his spry mean neighbor; Miser Steven (190-191). Like Jabez, frustrated ordinary people feel dismay when bad judgement leads them to making the wrong decision. Although the unfortunate few like Jabez usually know the consequences of a bargain, they often search out someone to relieve their hapless situation. Jabez seeks the help of statesman Dan l Webster; his Country s hero (191). America's love for folklore and legend lives on as Stephen Benet again portrays Dan l Webster as a mythological being. For example, as Jabez arrives in Marshfield to ask for help, Dan l is talking ...
- 12770: Hamlet 12
- Hamlet's "Tragic Flaw" Hamlet's famous soliloquy (Hamlet, act III, scene 1) shows his depth and ability in thinking, and shows Shakespeare's ability to manipulate language. Throughout the play, Hamlet stops to think before acting on anything. The more he thinks, the less he does. Therefore, thinking led him to doubt, which led to inaction. "Thus ...
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