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- 19071: "The Ruined Maid” by Thomas Hardy
- ... Ruined Maid” by Thomas Hardy We always look up to people who seem to have “perfect life.” In my opinion, Thomas Hardy, with “The Ruined Maid,” tries to emphasize that we should not judge one’s feelings by his or her appearance and behavior. Far more, sometimes one’s behavior can contradicts his or her behavior. The poem starts with descriptive words about a young lady’s social and financial status, “everything crown” and “fair garments.” There is also a rich use of metaphors and the similar structure in each stanza to emphasize a point of what was in the past “ ...
- 19072: Privilege And Justice
- ... are equally as important, are justice and piece of mind. Unfortunately, these two privileges are likely to be less attainable to the lower class. Wealth and privilege seem to go hand in hand in today’s society; great advantages come with being wealthy. For example, material items are abundant for people with money. Wealth allows people to own anything they desire, from finest clothes and furnishings to the automobile of their ... downward spiral has been set in motion. You will no longer be able to attend classes or maintain a regular work schedule from county jail. In turn, this means you earn no money, you can’t pay bills and so on and so on. On the other hand, Mr. Jones, the president of the Bank of Sacramento has been caught with just a wee-bit of cocaine in his pocket, oops ... a little “hush money”, agree to be arraigned and immediately released on his own recognizance, or, worst case scenario, he is charged and has to call his brother in-law, the founder of the city’s largest law firm. So many choices so little time. This is the reality in today’s society. Wealth and social privilege do allow extended opportunity. In addition to justice, there is another enormously important, ...
- 19073: Earthquakes 2
- Earthquakes can simply be defined as a naturally induced shaking of the ground caused by the fracture and sliding of rock within the earth's crust. There are at least 6,000 earthquakes detected throughout the world each year. Many people have heard about or experienced first hand the effects that an earthquake can have. But many people don't understand what causes them and what exactly is happening during an earthquake. In the following paper I will be explaining the causes and effects of earthquakes. There are at least 6,000 earthquakes detected throughout ... of these estimated 6,000 are felt but cause no damage and about 35 cause minor damage. The remaining 15, however, can take great tolls in death and suffering. When an earthquake occurs, the earth's crust breaks along a surface known as a fault plane. Faults are not always visible at the surface of the earth. A fault is a fracture within a rocky mass within the earth's ...
- 19074: Christianity: What Does God Mean?
- ... Bible. We have to make the distinction that God is a Spirit apart from other beings. So, how do we make the distinction? There is only one place to get that knowledge. Within the God’s Written word. ”For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.” That spirit can be compared with God for man was made in His image. Man’s spirit can not be seen, or felt, weighed or measured. We really can’t explain what a spirit is, in all honesty, because it is mystery that eludes precise definition or description. What is important is that when we confess that God is a Spirit, we deny His ...
- 19075: Marxism vs. Capitalism
- ... there is no unemployment. Because the government owns the means of production, it is able to regulate the employment of its citizens. This system also provides equal health care to all, no matter what one’s profession. Marxism recognizes the importance of every life as a part of the work force and provides measures to keep all its citizens healthy. Probably the best component of Marxism is that the economic systems ... was a computer company that for all intensive purposes has a monopoly on the market. Bob works for this company on the assembly line and is getting paid about thirty thousand a year. The president’s capital is growing fifty million a year. This happened just because twenty years ago the president was in a position to start a small company and Bob, who had no savings, had to get a ... and allows for the advancement of individuals who are smarter than others. Capitalism, despite its flaws, has worked out best and is the system of choice for the most powerful nation in history, the U.S., so evidently it is able to overcome its flaws and allow for the advancement of the populace. The two economic systems of Marxism and Capitalism both have their high points and their flaws. What ...
- 19076: The Red Badge of Courage
- The Red Badge of Courage The Red Badge of Courage is about a naďve young man, named Henry Fleming, who enlists in the Union Army. Henry’s experiences in the army influence him to give up his idealistic dreams, learn what courage really is, and overcome his fears. Furthermore, causing him to mature into a courageous and honorable man. Henry gives up his idealistic dreams when he experiences the environment of war, firsthand. As a naďve young man, Henry Fleming’s display of war was derived from newspapers, gossip, and early readings. From this early propaganda, he created his own idealistic illusions about his courage toward the war. But when he experienced battle firsthand, the horror of the war struck a chord in his heart. Causing him to flee in panic. Henry’s fear of the war was overcome after the first flight. Henry's experiences during this flight eventually teach him a great deal about courage, what it is and how to get it. He learns ...
- 19077: Heroism in The Perfect Storm
- ... storm” because all of the elements were just right to create the worst imaginable storm ever seen, “… a hundred-year event,” (191) claimed some meteorologists. Such a storm left little room for rescue if one’s boat got into trouble. But there were those daring rescues from the Coast Guard during the storm that saved the lives of many and cost the life of one. These men risked their lives for ... the best of their ability” meant do the job until they died trying. These men had undergone extensive training in their fields to prepare for such situations as the perfect storm presented them. The PJ’s had undergone a highly selective process that many Navy SEALS could not complete. And the pilots of the helicopters and jets showed tremendous skill as they navigated through the rough turbulence of the storm. These ... the importance of their role in their safety. But then again, many readers knew of the danger the crews were in and felt sorry and scared for them at the same time. But you wouldn’t catch them out there in the middle of the storm, like a PJ or a pilot, risking their neck for people they did not know. So there had to be another element inside these ...
- 19078: The Black Cat: A Comparison Between The Movie and The Book
- ... Comparison Between The Movie and The Book There are major differences between the film we saw in class and The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe. The film had added effects to get the viewer's attention. The film also let out important parts that were in the short story. The short story gave the reader a better background for character analysis. Although the story was much more enticing because the ... abusive to his wife. One night the man came home very drunk and violent so Pluto(the black cat) scratched him out of fear. then the man lost his temper and cut out the cat's eye with his penknife. One morning the man hanged the cat from a tree limb with a noose around its neck. That night his house burnt to the ground. In the morning he found a ... he was not the same man she married. The film shows how the alcohol made the man abuse his wife for more drinking money. There is no hint of affection for animals shown. The man's wife is having an affair because she doesn't love her husband anymore. When the man finds out what his wife is doing he poisons his wife and her boyfriend. Then he bricks them ...
- 19079: The X-Files, X Marks the Spot: Book Report
- ... X Marks the Spot: Book Report I liked The X-files, X Marks the Spot. There was a lot of suspense. It was easy to understand. The events were spread out well. Overall it wasn't another long boring science fiction book. There was a lot of suspense. There was suspense as soon as I got into the second chapter. I didn't want to put the book down. I sometimes have trouble trying to find a book that's actually interesting, but I didn't have any trouble with this book. I got through the whole book fast, I was always reading it in study hall, and trying to get as far as ...
- 19080: Blacks, Prison, And Institutional Racism
- ... the alarming statistics and attempt to trace the roots of the disparity. It will then consider the affects and explore possible solutions to the expanding problem. The Imprisoned Black Youth Black communities throughout the U.S. are witnessing the institutionalization of their youth. Of course institutionalization is nothing new to Afro-Americans, it is something Blacks have faced since their existence in this country. In the beginning Blacks were forced into ... To help explain why Blacks are being locked up, and what part of imprisonment plays in institutional racism it would be helpful to first look at the roots of institutional racism. Institutional Racism And It's Roots Institutional racism was a term first coined by Stokley Carmichael in his book Black Power. Concerning racism, Carmichael and co-author Charles V. Hamilton made the following observation: Racism is both overt and covert ... During the period of slavery in the US Blacks were needed as workers and were therefore used as so . What are Blacks needed for now? Despite the many accomplishments of such great inventors as Granville T. Woods and Benjamin Bannicker, it would seem that White society would have no use for Blacks. During the period of slavery Blacks deemed useless were killed. In today's society Blacks are less often ...
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