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- 13631: Communism
- Unless we accept the claim that Lenin's coup that gave birth to an entirely new state, and indeed to a new era in the history of mankind, we must recognize in today's Soviet Union the old empire of the Russians -- the only empire that survived into the mid 1980s (Luttwak, 1). In their Communist Manifesto of 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels applied the term communism to ... of which Marxism-Leninism is a takeoff, originated in the West. Designed in France and Germany, it was brought into Russia in the middle of the nineteenth century and promptly attracted support among the country's educated, public- minded elite, who at that time were called intelligentsia (Pipes, 21). After Revolution broke out over Europe in 1848 the modern working class appeared on the scene as a major historical force. ...
- 13632: The Chrysanthemums: Elisa Allen Comes to Life
- ... Steinbeck was born in Salema, California in 1902 and held many different working class jobs. In these jobs he encountered many different types of people that later became the basis of a lot of Steinbeck’s characters. Steinbeck once said “We are all lonesome animals. We spend our entire lives trying to be less lonesome.” Steinbeck’s stories are filled with “lonesome animals” trying to break out of the loneliness. In “The Chrysanthemums” John Steinbeck paints a clear picture of Elise Allen in both her physical appearance and character personality traits. Steinbeck ... his narrative with a very detailed physical description of Elisa. She is a thirty-five year old women living in Selemas Valley in central California (304). She has a “lean and strong”(304) face. Elisa’s eyes are “as clean as water” (304). Her figure appears “blocked and heavy in her gardening costume” (304). She had on a pair of “clodhopper shoes” and a “man’s black hat pulled down ...
- 13633: Samuel Colt
- ... Death Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Samuel Colt was one of the most well-know gunsmith in the United States of his time. Samuel owned an armory in West Hartford. He invented the first true revolver. Samuel's gun company sold their guns to many people. They also made a lot of models of a revolver and some rifles, too. Early Life Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Samuel's parents were Christopher and Sarah Caldwell Colt. Samuel was the fifth of six children in the Colt Family. Samuel's brothers and sisters were Margaret, Sarah Ann, John, Christopher Jr., and James. Samuel's father moved to Hartford to trade. That is when he met Sarah. School Samuel Colt went to the local school ...
- 13634: The Life of William Shakespeare
- ... Judith. Hamnet did not survive. Shakespeare arrived in London about 1588 and by 1592 and had success as an actor and playwright. He secured the patronage of Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. William Shakespeare’s professional life in London was marked by a number of financially advantageous arrangements that permitted him to share in the profits of his acting company. his plays were given special presentation at the courts of ... He risked losing royal favor only once, in 1599, when his company performed “the play of the deposing and killing of King Richard II” at the request of a group of conspirators against Elizabeth. Shakespeare’s dramatic production lessened after about 1608. He spent most of his time were he had established his family. William Shakespeare died in 1616, and was buried in the Stratford church. The Merchant of Venice took place in the sixteenth century. The main characters were Shylock a Jewish money-lender. Portia a wealthy young woman. Antonio an impoverished merchant, Shylock’s enemy, championed by Portia. Bassanio, Portia’s husband and Antonio’s friend. Nerissa, Portia’s waiting-woman. Gratiano, Nerissa’s husband and Bassanio’s friend. Jessica, Shylock’s daughter. Lorenzo, Jessica’s husband. Antonio, ...
- 13635: Thomas Jefferson
- ... Massachusetts paid for the Boston Tea Party of the preceding year. Jefferson and other younger members of the Virginia Assembly ordained a day of fasting and prayer to demonstrate their sympathy with Massachusetts. Thereupon, Virginia's Royal Governor Dunmore once again dissolved the assembly (Koch and Peden 20). The members met and planned to call together an inter-colonial congress. Jefferson began writing resolutions which were radical and better written than ... was responsible for preparing the draft. The document, was finally approved by Congress on July 4, 1776. Cut and occasionally altered by Adams, or Franklin, or the Congress itself, the Declaration is almost completely Jefferson's, and is the triumph and culmination of his early career. At this time, had he wanted to be a political leader, he could have easily attained a position in government. Instead, he chose to return ... to flee from their new capital city of Richmond. Jefferson, as head of the state, was singled out for criticism and abuse. At the end of his second term, he announced his retirement. General Washington's approval of Jefferson's actions as Governor is in marked contrast to the heated charges of dereliction of duty made by certain members of the legislature. After Washington's approval the legislature passed a ...
- 13636: Hamlet - Characters And Plot
- Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once Laertes discovers his father has been murdered Laertes immediately assumes the slayer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes's speculation he instinctively moves to avenge Polonius's death. "To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation: to this point I stand, that both worlds I give to negligence, let come what comes; only I'll be revenged most thoroughly for my father." Act 4 Scene 5 lines 128-134 provide insight into Laertes's mind displaying his desire for revenge at any cost. In contrast to Laertes speculation of his father's killer, Hamlet presumes the individual spying on his conversation with Gertrude is Claudius("Nay, I know ...
- 13637: Comparative Analysis: Cinderella and Snow White
- Comparative Analysis: Cinderella and Snow White In today's modern times, criticism and accusations seem to be plaguing all aspects of life and recently have reached new territory: children's fairy tales. Some fairy tales have been accused of sending the wrong message to children about many aspects of life, including one's role in society. "Cinderella," arguably the most well known fairy tale, has received recent criticism from Madonna Kolbenschlag and Jane Yolen. "Snow White" is another fairy tale whose face-value seems innocent, but many ...
- 13638: Macbeth - Tragic Hero
- ... Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. There are many factors which contribute to the degeneration of Macbeth of which three will be discussed. The three points which contribute greatly to Macbeth's degeneration are the prophecy which was told to him by the witches, how Lady Macbeth influenced and manipulated Macbeth's judgment, and finally Macbeth's long time ambition which drove his desire to be king. Macbeth's growing character degenerates from a noble man to violent individual. The prophecies which were told by the witches were one of the ...
- 13639: The Depletion of Ozone Layer
- ... between 15 and 50 kilometers in which the concentration of the ozone is raised. Ozone is a colorless gas, a form of oxygen. However, an ordinary molecule of oxygen contains two atoms. Because of ozone’s composition, it is reactive. It readily combines with whatever materials it comes in contact with, including such biological substances as cells and tissues. Far above the earth, ozone forms naturally as oxygen produced from living ... ultra-violet radiation) at ground level could depress our bodies’ immune systems, damage the natural food chain and reduce crop yields. Although ozone makes up less that 1ppm of all the gases in our planet’s atmosphere, but it is essential to life on earth. Scientists assume that in the early days of the earth’s evolution there was no atmosphere, but gases from planet surfaces and volcanoes slowly collected. At first, the gas was little protection from the sun’s UV radiation. But according to some evolutionary theories, life ...
- 13640: Tourett’s Syndrome
- Tourett’s Syndrome Tourett’s Syndrome (TS) was first described over a hundred years ago by a French neurologist by the name of George Gilles de la Tourette (“Faqs About TS” 1). Tourette Syndrome is a condition that affects roughly ... or dramatic aspect of Tourette Syndrome and has received the special medical term of coprolalia (Faqs about TS 4). Echolalia, Echopraxia, and Palilalia are urges related to tics. Echolalia is the urge to repeat other’s words and Echopraxia is the urge to mimic other’s actions. Also, Palilalia is the urge to repeat your own words or thoughts (Faqs about TS 4). Until the 1970s, Tourette Syndrome was frequently ...
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