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- 16951: Lord Of The Flies
- Lord of the Flies A running theme in Lord of the Flies is that man is savage at heart, always ultimately reverting back to an evil and primitive nature. The cycle of man's rise to power, or righteousness, and his inevitable fall from grace is an important point that book proves again and again, often comparing man with characters from the Bible to give a more vivid picture ... been instilled in the youth throughout their lives, the boys have backpedaled and shown the underlying savage side existent in all humans. "Golding senses that institutions and order imposed from without are temporary, but man's irrationality and urge for destruction are enduring" (Riley 1: 119). The novel shows the reader how easy it is to revert back to the evil nature inherent in man. If a group of well-conditioned ... school boys can ultimately wind up committing various extreme travesties, one can imagine what adults, leaders of society, are capable of doing under the pressures of trying to maintain world relations. Lord of the Flies's apprehension of evil is such that it touches the nerve of contemporary horror as no English novel of its time has done; it takes us, through symbolism, into a world of active, proliferating evil ...
- 16952: Animal Rights
- ... of work animals, such as cattle, horses and house hold pets. Towards the end of the 19th century more organizations were formed, this time to protest the use of animals in scientific experimentation. In todays society groups such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have continued these traditional fights as well as adding new agendas. These new agendas include hunting and fishing, and dissection of animals in ... deer was causing health risks to the town, like a spread of lymes disease, which made hunting a necessity. The rights of animals are watched out for by organizations dating back to the early 1800s. This, I feel is an important step in protecting animals as long as they protest within there legal rights. In order to sum my opinion up animals do have certain rights but if experiments, research ... organizations cruel and inhumane towards animals. They believe that animals have rights and they are just as important to society as humans are, therefore if humans are not used for these experiments then animals shouldnt either. Despite these objections for experimenting on animals there are positive results that come from it. Research on animals is important in understanding diseases and developing ways to prevent them. The polio vaccine, kidney ...
- 16953: Animal Cruelty
- ... we of course turn to cats. After some nerve surgery, the cats involved became disoriented and lost interest in sexual activity. There was also the dastardly one in which some silly scientist removed a cat's brain to see if it could still walk afterwards. Vivisection is of course the live dissection of animals for scientific research, and is quite widespread in use today. Most of these are performed without the ... huge power trip these scientists must be on to have thousands of animals lives hanging in the balance at their command every day. What a complete act of superiority. With so many other options, don't you think that the situation would lessen or differ somewhat? No, of course not. Humans are always looking for the easy way out of situations, and if that means torturing innocent and helpless animals, then ... so be it. I am personally against this mode of action. Bibliography: Lorraine Kay,"Living without cruelty," Sidgwick and Jackson press, London, 1990. J. J. McCoy,"Animals in research; Issues in conflict," Impact press, U.S.A., 1993. Lynda Dickinson,"Victims of vanity," Summerhill press, Canada, 1989. B.P. Robert Stephen Silverman,"Defending animals' rights is the right thing to do," S.p.i. books, U.S.A.,1992. Kathy ...
- 16954: Creation Versus Evolution
- Creation Versus Evolution Creation versus evolution: this topic is not new to the world of debate. Since the time that Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution in the 1830's, the Christian community (or perhaps those communities with any faith in a greater being) has been at odds with the scientific community. Although neither theory has been proven, the idea that is taught solely in the classrooms of public schools is the theory of evolution. Is it possible for both theories to be presented side by side in America's public school curriculum? Should students be given the chance to gain knowledge and information about the two major theories about the creation of this earth and of our species? Currently, the debate is going on ... Darwin (Nowicki). The scientific society, a neutral party, and the Christian community all have their opinions and insight regarding this matter. Evolutionists feel strongly about their stance on the issue of presenting creationism to America's classroom. They feel that by bringing this medium into schools, the Christians will be able to "further advance their various agendas" (Flank) by forcing their religious beliefs on students who do not believe in ...
- 16955: Night Essay
- ... has never left me. Many may know the raw emotion of hurt and anguish, but how often does that anguish arise from internal conflict? In the novel Night by Elie Wiesel, the conflict over Wiesels diminishing faith in God is parallel to his decreasing loyalty to his father. He is troubled and tormented by feelings of guilt. His lack of faith and loyalty account for the deadness in the young mans eyes as he gazes into a mirror after his liberation. In the onset of the novel, Elies faith in God is prominent. As the novel progresses, however, Elie loses faith little by little. At the age of twelve, he asks his father, Chlomo, to find him a master to teach him ...
- 16956: The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher
- ... 1941when World War II started and German troops occupying Brussels, Escher returned to Holland and settled in Baarn, where he lived and worked until shortly before his death. His work mostly unnoticed until the 1950's. Among his first admirers were mathematicians, who saw that his work was the visualization of many mathematical principals and ideas. This was remarkable because he had never had any math courses after high school, where ... and showed in his art an understanding of projective geometry and non-Euclidian geometry. He was also fascinated with the idea of " impossible" figures and used this to make fascinating art. For the mathematician Escher's art shows the application of two theories; the geometry of space and the logic of space. The main subjects of Escher's early art are Rome and the Italian countryside. While living in Italy from 1922 to 1935, he spent the spring and summer months traveling throughout the country to make drawings. Escher developed these into ...
- 16957: The Invention of the Telegram
- ... States of America is certain and add the suggestion that he should, on his own initiative , invite Japan to immediate adherence and at the same time mediate between Japan and ourselves. Please call the President's attention to the fact that the ruthless employment of our submarines now follows the prospect of compelling England in a few months to make peace" - ZIMMERMANN Considering this telegram was sent to Mexico, it shows ... of murdering the gringos. The Mexicans had justified reasons to hate the gringos. During the latter stages of their civil war the US bombarded the city of Veracruz in order to destroy munitions supplying Huerta's forces. The US also launched an invasion involving twenty thousand men or two thirds of the regular forces to invade Mexico and capture Mexican generalismo Poncho Villa. These forces were led by Gen. Pershing and ... three prong civil war between Huerta, Villa and Caranza. Forces from former governments were still lingering about and occasionally one leader would seize power for a short time just to be ousted. Because of Mexico's geographical advantages it would be perfect for fighting a war with the US but because of what it lacked in stability it could never fight any war. The situation is best described in some ...
- 16958: Aztec Jungle Agriculture
- ... the very edge of endurance, and beyond, and not only death, but many deaths, came to each one: each day a tiny death, dust, worm, a light flicked off in the mud at the city's edge, a tiny death with coarse wings pierced into each man like a short lance and the man was besieged by the bread or the knife, the cattle-dealer: the child of sea-harbors, or ... waiting for death, the short death of every day: and the grinding bad luck of every day was like a black cup that they drank, with their hands shaking.(Bly 71) In the early 1400's the Colhua-Mexica, Mexica, and Tenochca tribes migrated into the Valley of Mexico which is present day Mexico City(World Book 1004). The valley was about 7,000 feet above sea level and covered, for ... perhaps, look at the great respect and nurturing given to the land by the Aztecs and understand what improvements need to be made. The Colhua-Mexica, Mexica, and Tenochca Indian tribes of the late 1300's had already made incredible advancements in such fields as astronomy, agriculture, and language. In order to facilitate their advancing, society the Aztecs were driven to find a cooler climate, secluded from other tribes, where ...
- 16959: English And French Relations I
- ... these events is a country, threatened with division. Relations before the turn of the century were already strained, and suffered more before World War I. On the heels of the Louis Riel execution, and Ottawa's harsh treatment of the Metis, many francophones were suspicious and even fearful of the looming English majority. As the turn of the century took place, Quebec's premier, Honore Mercier, was already fighting for greater provincial powers. The Boer War was a reminder that Canada was very much a client of Britain, a war that francophones had no interest in contributing to ... behind by comparison. In 1905, while Laurier tried to implement dual educational systems in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Clifford Sifton essentially forced Laurier to abandon it because Sifton desired to make Canada an English nation. Sifton's "white mans Canada" offended French, Blacks Asians, and others alike. French Canadians began to feel that Quebec was the only place their language and culture would be tolerated. The stage was set for unrest ...
- 16960: What Are Symbolic Analysts
- ... ideas not only to Americans but Foreign countries as well. They are taking jobs abroad or just simply "selling out" to another country. What is the apparent relationship between higher education and an educated worker's wealth? An educated worker might be just educated at his/her job with no further training known that will needed for advancement. With higher education there are many paths to take and opportunities that open because of the notability of what higher education represents. Plus it allows the individual more insight to the surroundings of global economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with Reich's description and analysis of routine workers and in service workers? I think he is right on the money when describing these two social classes of workers. The first being a labor intensive job, such as ... boat" as the labor since service work is usually demanding. But these people who work are barley making enough to live on and there fore fall into what we call a "poverty class". If Reich's analysis is correct, which gender or social groups are likely to be most harmed in modern economic circumstances in America? become wealthy Which are most likely to, why? I modern day economics it is ...
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