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- 16751: Historical Background To "Animal Farm"
- ... take advantage of or 'exploit' workers, nothing could persuade capitalists change their ways. In other words, peaceful progess toward equality and socia justice was impossible. The only way to establish justice, he said, was for t workers to overthrow the capitalists by means of violent revolution. He urged workers around the world to revolt against their rulers. "Workers of the worl unite!" he wrote. "You have nothing to lose but your ... They were afraid th workers in their own countries might be inspired to imitate the example of Rus Trotsky, a highly intelligent and energetic communist leader, led the defence Russia with great success. After Lenin's death in 1924, a power struggle began between Trotsky and a leader within the Communist Party named Stalin. While Trotsky was a brilliant intellectual and an idealist, Stalin was a simpler, quieter sort of person, wh based his power not so much on plans and ideas as on alliances with other memb of the Communist Party. While Trotsky believed in Russia's trying to assist wo all over the world to rise up in communist revolutions against their bosses, S wanted Russia to take care of its own business. The rivalry between the two leaders went ...
- 16752: Steroids and The Big Picture
- ... can increase muscle bulk, which may improve performance in certain sports. It is estimated that 99% of all professional bodybuilders are using steroids. Teenagers know that steroids will help them build muscle but they don’t know about the side effects and the long-term effects. Teenagers have a hard time looking ahead to the near future, never mind much later in their lives. But society continues to tell the youths ... that hardly lifts weights and are getting massive gains in strength. Obviously the nonuser is going to be curious of using steroids. One of the main reasons steroids are being abused is because people don’t understand exactly how they work. Many people curious in steroids think they can take the drug, get a massive body, stop taking the drug, and they will still remain huge with little work, but this ... as long as they plan on being in their physical condition. If the athlete is to work hard enough, with intense training, it is possible for the athlete to stop taking steroids but there aren’t too many people that can do this. Besides, when the drug wears off, it causes the person to lose self-confidence and become dependant on the drug. When a steroid cycle is taken, it ...
- 16753: Lord Jim
- By: woody The Irony Of Lord Jim Lord Jim was written by Joseph Conrad in 1900. Lord Jim’s tale is a lesson in life. It includes many key literary aspects; the main one, nevertheless, would be irony. With parts of the story exhibiting heroic redemption and others cowardice and shortcomings, it shows the ... shows the many hardships the main character,Tuan Jim or Lord Jim, had to go through with great detail. Lord Jim tests the basic worth of a man and the truth that lies within one’s soul. The central irony in this book balances itself upon morality and guilt with a tragic result. Jim’s soul continued to torture itself for the betrayal he performed when he left the Patna to sink. Jim’s soul would forever punish him for the unspeakable act he committed when he left the ...
- 16754: Hamlet Revenge A Chain Reactio
- ... To do this Hamlet has people act out the death of his father in front of Claudius and declares him guilty by his reaction to the play. " O good Horatio, I'll take the ghost's word for a thousand pound." Hamlet declares Claudius' guilt to Horatio and now realizes that he must continue on with his revenge plot. The conflict between Hamlet and Claudius is delayed by Hamlet but does eventually occur in the last scene. Hamlet's mother has just died, Hamlet has been sliced by Laertes' poison sword, and Hamlet has just struck Laertes with a fatal blow when Laertes says that this was all brought on by Claudius. Hamlet, now ... revenge, stabs Claudus and kills him. Revenge was the motive for the conflict between Hamlet and Claudius. Shakespeare uses the revenge plot to create conflict between Laertes and Hamlet by having Laertes avenge his father's and sister's death which Hamlet is responsible for. After learning of his fathers unnatural death, Hamlet decides that he can no longer trust anyone, except for Horatio. While acting out his madness, he ...
- 16755: Shattered Perfection
- Shattered Perfection “Sarah, why can’t you be more like your brother?” my mother inquired once again. “That was fine but you can do much better,” stated my dad, disappointed. In a fit of anger they both screamed, “can’t you EVER do anything right?” Although these may not their exact words every single time; it was always something along these lines, with something about grades, responsibility, trust, ect thrown in. My parents have never ... my parents wanted after I reached a certain age. I performed to most of their “expectations,” while I still rebelled in others. My parents were (and still are) very angry about the fact they can’t control my every move, but there is really nothing they can do. My parents were wrong to pressure me as much as they did and still do, but in the long run, as much ...
- 16756: Ku Klux Klan The History Of
- ... changes. Each stage also is at the same point in time as an escalation in racial standings. As it was started in 1865, the Ku Klux Klan has sent a sense of terror through people’s minds. A group of six white Southerners was the start of this organization. The history of violence of the K.K.K. is a result of the hatred and anger from the end of the ... intense initiation ceremonies. At first the Klan was known for being mischievous and starting trouble. One of the most common plots was for a Klansman to where his costume and ride up to a black’s home in the middle of the night. He would demand water and claim that he had not had anything to drink since the battle in Shiloh. This made the blacks believe that these men were ... patrols because of the sight of the armed white men walking around the towns at night. The suspicion and fears of the blacks was greatened by the Klansmen riding with their faces covered. They didn’t know who these men were, and it was impossible to find out. Throughout the months the Klan grew more violent. There were members from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. The "Night Rides" were getting ...
- 16757: Teenage Rights
- ... Young American Dismissed Under the eyes of god we are all created equal, and under the foundation of the country with gods blessing all patrons of the great USA are created equal. Right? Well that s what I thought until my eyes were opened this summer to the cruel REAL world. Is there any reasoning that befalls the United States Police Force to undermine the future of the USA? Are we ... and serve. Though I maybe wrong they are not there to humiliate and disrespect, as we are not allowed to our elders. This situation may seem easy to solve to many people. You say, Don t throw the peace sign anymore. Why should we as a culture have to change our behaviors that in no ways have effect on the society as a whole or as a part? In fact all ... being followed by police for no particular reason. Blocks at a time. Being harassed when defending our rights, which have been violated by certain officers and citizens. We are sick of respecting those who don t respect us. We will not anymore. Respect is something earned not just given.. You will treat us with it or we will treat you as you do us. You spend an entire year devoting ...
- 16758: A Study of Depression and Relationships
- A Study of Depression and Relationships A primary concern for Psychology research is depression. Depression affects a great deal of our population and many aspects of an individual's mental health and well-being. In my research of books, articles, and Internet pages on depression, I chose to base my paper mainly on a 1994 article of a study of depression, entitled Depression, Working ... derive from the type of care received in childhood and affect relationship functioning, and both exert a reciprocal influence on each other in adulthood. The researchers of this study wanted to examine all the correlation's between type of care, attachment style, depression, and relationship functioning. They proposed a three part hypothesis: 1. A less positive childhood would result in an insecure attachment style and depression, 2. Depressives would exhibit a ... women found a correlation between greater fearful avoidance and preoccupation in recovering clinically depressed married women. This study raised several interesting questions: To what can the various types of relationship functioning and the multifarious correlation's between the variables involved be ascribed? Are the factors controlling depression external or internal? How do people develop their "working models" of relationships? Do these models derive from childhood, or are they slowly assimilated ...
- 16759: Talk Show Tension
- ... over the past few years; The topics have moved away from large scale social issues, like homosexuality and cancer, to relationship and familial issues, like adultery and mothers who are too flirtatious with their daughter's boyfriends. Many people would argue that the issues being presented now are not as interesting or captivating as the older issues. However, after watching an old episode and a new episode, most people agree that ... stage you see the large audience chanting those infamous words. You sit down next to your fiancée not knowing what to expect, you are nervous and anxious. Finally, Jerry says those terrible words, "So, don't you have something to tell your fiancé?" She turns to you, looks into your eyes and says, "Remember about a month ago when I disappeared at that party at your house? Well, that night your ... enough, you are too angry to talk, you simply scream obscenities at your brother and ex-fiancée. It seems like every word Jerry says makes you angrier and angrier, and all the while Jerry Springer's ratings are soaring through the roof. There are many psychological explanations for this increasing anger experienced by the guests on a talk show. It is a well-known psychological observation that questions can be ...
- 16760: Around The World In 80 Days
- ... theme of this breathtaking novel is one of daring and persistence. On the whim of a wager, Fogg is sent around the world in the impossible time span of eighty days. Throughout the work, Fogg’s limitless persistence, entwined with his stereotypical English composure, astound the reader. Fogg represents this boundless daring in the audacious wager he makes. He has promised his arrival back in London in eighty days, regardless of ... Frenchman, in which all Englishmen will go to the corners of the Earth to find an area to “Europeanize”, find a wild beast to market from, or a project to throw their pounds at. Fogg’s endless persistence, is further shown in his composure while great delays push him back, tragedies occur around him, and loved ones are lost repeatedly. His endless hope was a flood during a great drought within ... days. Phileas Fogg, a daring individual, wagers with his comrades he can accomplish the trip in that specified time regardless of delay, bad weather, or other incidents and accidents. His fellow players, astounded at Fogg’s brazen gamble, offer twenty thousand pounds to the winner, Fogg, or those at the Club. And thus, the incredible journey begins. Fogg returns to his home on Saville Row, where he asks his newly ...
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