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- 18841: Through The Tunnel
- Through the Tunnel In Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing, an eleven-year-old English boy is on vacation at an exotic beach. Getting bored with the little kid's beach, he goes to swim at a deserted, more rocky shore. He spots some older, more mature, and more developed native boys diving into the ocean and he joins them in an effort to fit ... goal. In the story, it was necessary to make safe passage through the tunnel. The young boy had to control his breathing. He had to hold his breath. He had to adjust to the water's pressure. Most of all, he had to control his fear with a sense of confidence. Without control of his fear e would surely parish under the water. Like the Chunnel, much hard work was needed ... as The Chunnel was built? The story uses the darkness to represent the fear of the unknown. When the young boy finally thinks he is ready to make his way through the tunnel, he doesn't even know where it leads or how far it actually is. All he knows is that he must get through it. As he goes through the tunnel, its dark and he's scared that ...
- 18842: Character Analysis of Through the Tunnel
- ... on vacation. Jerry is a boy who would do almost anything to become a friend with someone. In this story Jerry tries to impress these foreign boys by trying to swim through a tunnel. Jerry's mother lets him do what he wants but she is aware of Jerry's need as Jerry is the same to his mother. Jerry is a calm and collected person he is not one who would raise his voice or yell. He likes to meet new friends and to Jerry this is the perfect opportunity. He would be most anyone's friend or buddy. Jerry is a person who likes to push himself to the limits and likes the challenge. With these qualities Jerry is easy to get along with. When Jerry sees the foreign ...
- 18843: To Kill A Mockingbird: Trading Places With Atticus Finch
- ... than I am. In the book he was a very nice guy, such as when he invited that poor kid to eat at his house for lunch. That was very kind of him. I wouldn't have invited him in the first place, as it was the depression, and I wouldn't exactly call the Finches rich, either. I would like to try life in his shoes, because he was such an outstanding member of the community. Also, I would like to see what life was like back then in the South. There are many things I would enjoy seeing, such as the average citizen's political views, or if the average citizen even had one. It would also be fun to see what "technology" there was, although there was probably not much. Lastly I would enjoy seeing how people ...
- 18844: Descartes Second Meditation
- Descartes Second Meditation Descartes's Second Meditation discusses how a "body" can perceive things, such as objects. Perception is vital to his first theory that "[he] thinks, therefore [he] is." In order to prove his conclusion; he goes through a series of premises, or arguments, that lead him to his final conclusion. In order to reach this conclusion, he uses a process of elimination. In Descartes's final premise, he uses the idea that in order to perceive something you must have a concept of it. Therefore, I'm arguing that the final premise is flawed, in that through this concept, he is going against some of his very own ideas. The conclusion of Descartes's argument is "I manifestly know that nothing can be perceived more easily and more evidently than my own mind…" His conclusion is reached through a process of argument elimination. The argument begins with an ...
- 18845: A Separate Peace: True Friends
- ... in site. In A Separate Peace by John Knowls, Gene, an all American boy, is griped with the age old torment of jealousy towards his best friend. This drives him to do despicable things. Gene's jealousy flourishes for Phineas every time Finny accomplishes something new. It reaches it's pinnacle when Phineas beat the school swimming record and does not want anyone to know about it. As if the feat itself wasn't enough, being humble about it angers Gene even more. He tries to deny the jealousy by figuring: " I was more certainly becoming the best student in the school; Phineas was without question the best ...
- 18846: Even Elephants are Afraid of Mice - A Creative Essay
- ... thrill of the hunt. It would bide its time in the shadows of the deep blue grotto until the cat succumbed to boredom and left it well enough alone. "They're still out there, aren't they?" said the man quietly. His voice was deep and ominous, but he dared not allow the fear gnawing at his soul to show, for he was the Captain. "I'm not sure any more ... bearing - 6148 mark 72." "Yes, sir, coming to new bearing." Moments ago this new voice had been sure and strong but a trace of trepidation could be detected. "Sir...", the anxiety in the sonar officer's voice grew rapidly. Now, like an animal trapped in a cage, the voice grew frantic. "I'm picking up an object...moving fast...it's a torpedo!" Fear now had his foot in the door, waiting patiently for it to open just enough to allow him to slip through in wisps of smoke. "All right people, just sit tight." ...
- 18847: To Kill A Mockingbird: Scout
- ... and he did it so quick, like…I hafta to aim for ten minutes fore I can hit something,…’"(Lee 97). That is when they realize that their father is a humble man who doesn’t like to show off his talent. Another misperception that Scout has is about Mrs. Dubose. She always thought of her as a mean old lady who had nothing better to do than to yell at ... believes a rumor about him killing his father. He frightens her because she thinks he is a horrible man who does not care about anyone. When she was shivering in the cold watching Miss Maudie’s house burn, he cared enough to put a blanket around her. "You were so busy looking at the fire you did not know it when he put the blanket around you"(Lee 72). When Scout ... is different because we are all citizens of Christ. "For through him we both have access to the father by one spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household…"(Ephesians 2:18-20 New International Version). That is was Atticus is teaching Scout. Along with her trips to church, Scout is apparently getting a good Christian ...
- 18848: Corporal Punishment Is Physical Abuse
- ... systems of the United States, for example, corporal punishment has been outlawed, it is also illegal in countries such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. Corporal punishment for certain offences is very effective, because it's done quickly and feared by all. Not only will it teach the offender not to repeat his violent actions but it will also discourage him. It teaches the school boy or convict that doing wrong ... punishment fit the crime, with corporal punishment the amount can be adjusted to suit the offender. It is much better than other punishments which are deadening to the mind and the body. Schools which don't find corporal punishment essential, especially for young children, substitute it with other methods which are equivalent to terrorising. Detentions are also harmful because they increase the nu mber of hours a boy is forced to ... trying to impress them as though it were a battle of honour. It appeals to the strain of cruelty that exists somewhere in everyone. If it were true that corporal punishment accustoms children to life's hardships then every boy should receive it's benefits daily. Corporal punishment is an excuse for laziness in teachers. By using terror instead of discipline, a bad teacher can continue his work when otherwise ...
- 18849: Evolution Of Frankenstein
- Frankenstein s Evolution In the novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the major character, Victor Frankenstein, evolves synonymously with the character of his monster. The evolution of Victor from a man of good to a man of evil ... will be able to cure diseases and prolong life. During the course of his experiments, he inadvertently discovers the secret of life and decides to take it upon himself to create a human being. Frankenstein s decision to assume a god like role is driven by good intentions and an impulsive desire to achieve recognition, fame, and fortune. The scientist tampers with fate without recognizing that with the creation of life ... with the outside world. However, as he matures, he begins to realize that he is repulsive and will never be accepted as a human being. Like the emotions and circumstances of his creator, the monster s initial reaction to rejection is one of denial. He doesn t believe that the act of creating life has resulted in evil. Eventually, the monster s denial is replaced with anger and a thirst ...
- 18850: Teen Smoking
- ... tobacco industry has its own words to say about price increase on cigarettes. The industry claims that price increases are disastrous and ineffective for the tobacco industry and other industries. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sponsored a Tobacco Bill to ban all advertisements of cigarettes and an effort to help stop teen smoking. The Republicans in Congress turned it down. It was turned down ... cost an estimated $52 billion dollars a year to send out strong messages to these tobacco companies. I think that it should have been used because there are so many other things that our nation's budget spends on each year that does not seem as important. Teen smoking is a real serious issue because later on these teenagers will have some serious health problems. I see my friends smoking and ... of cigarette he smoked, and he said that he smoked Marlboro Lights. I asked him why does he smoke, and he replied by saying, “I started when I was young and now I just can’t stop” (Ferguson, Oct. 12, 1999). Teen smoking is a serious problem. I would like to see teenagers who are not smoking. I would like to hear that Congress has approved of the Tobacco Bill ...
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