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- 22021: Iliad And Odyssey
- ... all our movies and literature. The numerous battles in the Iliad constantly described the grotesque deaths of warriors. "He brought him down with a glinting jagged rock, massive, top of the heap behind the rampart’s edge, no easy lift for a fghger even in prime strength, working with both hands, weak as men are now." Giant Ajax hoisted it high and hurled it down, crushing the rim of the soldiers ... scenes of war in the Iliad reminded me of the first battle scene of Saving Private Ryan. The extremely violent images of men crying out for their mothers, the intestines spilling out of a man’s belly, and the many pictures of bullet wounds. I believe that if Homer had lived in the 20th century, that the battle scenes of the Iliad would resemble those of the many gruesome films and ... Troy; Hektors young child was thrown off the high walls of Troy. It obvious that every society throughout time has appreciated virulent violence. Like the Iliad, the Odyssey had many violent and action scenes. Odysseus’s encounter with the Cyclopes, Polyphemus, entranced the reader with many cacophonous images. "Up from his gullet, bits of human flesh and wine were gushing: in his drunken sleep, he’d vomited." Pg. 181. Then ...
- 22022: Gangs
- ... one thinks of modern day gangs are the Crips and the Bloods from California, and the people Folk originating from Chicargo. The origins of the Crips and Bloods can be traced to the late 60's, and the gang culture is so ingrained on the west coast that many families have three and even four generations of gangsters residing in the same residence. The people Folks started out in the late 70 and early 80’s Depending on whose figures you listen to (some officials have a tendency to downsize the numbers). As of January, 1993, L.A. gangs set’s numbered between 800 and 1000, with anywhere from 120,000 to 220,000 members. These numbers are often debated, and depending on whose criteria is used to decide who is and is not a ...
- 22023: Ceasar Vs. Louis 16th
- ... these characteristics with Louis are Brutus, Caesar, Marullus, and Flavius. All of these characters have said something or acted a certain way to show their similarity with Louis XIV. Louis XIV was one of France’s most powerful leaders. He was born on September 5, 1638, at Saint Germain-en-Laye. His father, Louis XIII died when Louis was young. He had it better than many other young French rulers did. “His father’s death spared Louis XIV the beatings and abuse usually given to French princes” (Buranelli 23). His mother and Marzarin, the cardinal, raised him. He had tutors who gave him an education. Marzarin taught him everything ... stated, “It must be by his death. And, for my part, I know no personal ‘cause to spurn at him, but for the general. He would be crowned. How that might change his nature, there’s the question. It is the bright day that brings forth the adder, and that craves wary walking. Crown him that, and then I grant him we put a sting in him that at his ...
- 22024: High School Education In Japan And United States
- ... In the United States, most schools have the counselor to take care of students, but the counseling system in Japan is way behind than Unites States. "The homeroom teachers in Japan also become like student's counselor" said Sumiko Okada, teacher at Kashiwa high school in Japan. In Japanese school, curricula is based on three categories: academic subjects, moral education and special activities. each school organizes a curriculum based on the ... the United States are not as strict as Japan, American students seems to have more freedom. In Japan, most high schools have school uniforms or at least a dress code. Sometimes schools check the student's school uniform. Students in Japan are not allowed to wear any accessories such as rings, necklaces, piercing or earrings. They are also not allowed to change or dye their hair color since most schools have ... their own car or school bus, however, students in Japan get to school by public transportation such as bus, train; otherwise, they walk or ride bicycle to the school. In Japan, people can get driver's license at an age of eighteen years old, so Japanese schools do not allow students to get driver's license until students graduate unless the school gives permission to students. All students cannot drive ...
- 22025: The Existence of Prejudice: Past and Present
- ... money was involved was made illegal by the Fair Housing Act of 1968. In 1972, racial discrimination was banned in employment by state governments. Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the Supreme Court in the 1970’s. He was the first black man to be appointed. This symbolized the public’s ability and willingness to work together within the political system. During this time, the Congressional Black Caucus was formed, allowing black U.S. representatives to determine the priorities of racial reform that were necessary for equality. During the 1970’s, black mayors were elected in Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, Washington,D.C., Georgia, Louisiana, California, and other ...
- 22026: College Life
- ... energy into every muscle of my body giving me the opportunity to pass one of my competitors. Striving to advance more, I attempt to gain speed. Pain and aching fills my body, but that doesn’t stop me. The triumph in the end eases all of my discomfort. Ahead is the audience, and like the world, they wonder what will become of me. Will I strive to win or will I ... my determination keeps me moving. The line is just ahead, but my mind sees the distance as eternity. I pass one more competitor and take one more stride to pass the line. Victory! I didn’t finish first, I didn’t even place in the top three rankings, but I completed the race and beat my personal record. Like my finish line, my final months of high school come into view. But this race is ...
- 22027: Accidents in Hockey
- ... sport. When an injury occurs, it inflicts tremendous hardship on the injured person, the team and the parents as well. Hockey is a very popular and fun game to play (it is now considered Canada's national sport, along with lacrosse) but it can also be very dangerous. As players become better educated about hockey injuries and play by the rules the game will be even more fun to play. This ... paper will discuss the importance of common and catastrophic injuries, protective equipment, an indepth analysis report, the role of a coach and personal related hockey injuries. MOST COMMON INJURIES During the hockey season a person's body ends up getting bruised, injured and banged around. A hockey injury report done by the International Hockey Centre of Excellence has statistics on the most common hockey injuries and how they occured. the most ... shoulder pads so this injury will not happen. The knee followed closely behind the shoulder being injured 11% of the time. A knee injury is very serious in hockey because it can end a player's career. Knee injuries usually occur in the open ice area when a player is cutting hard and is kneed or tripped by an opposing player. Accidentally colliding with an opposing player or one of ...
- 22028: Homeschooling
- Homeschooling Many parents do not stop and think about their child’s education. Perhaps, they should. It is one of the most important decisions a parent will make for their child. There are many choices of schooling: public school, private school, on-line school, satellite school, and ... grades 1-4, children perform an average of one grade level higher. In 5th grade, the gap begins to widen and by 8th grade, they average four grade levels ahead. Family race and income, child’s gender, and parent’s education does not seem to affect the test scores for homeschooled children as it does for public and private school children. Among white homeschooled children, the average reading score percentile was 87 and math ...
- 22029: Presidential Anomalies
- ... inauguration ceremony the weather was cold and rainy. The new President contracted pneumonia and died only one month into his term. In 1860, candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected President and had to preside over America’s greatest crisis. He was reelected in 1864 and saw the Civil War come to a successful conclusion. At his second inaugural address, Lincoln said “with malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; bind up the nations wounds.” Shortly after the war’s end, a fanatical Confederate sympathizer, John Wilkes Booth, assassinated him. In 1880, Ohio Congressman James A. Garfield won the election despite a very slim lead in popular votes, however, won easily in electoral votes. He ... 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a third term, and in 1944 elected to a fourth. He was the only president elected to more than two terms, and served as president during America’s greatest crisis since the Civil War. Within three months after his fourth inauguration, President Roosevelt suffered a massive stroke and died. His Vice President, Harry S. Truman, succeeded him. In 1960 John F. Kennedy ...
- 22030: How to TP
- ... The first thing to learn before TPing is how to pick a good house. The best houses have lots of trees and/or cacti. Then make sure that there are no lights on. One shouldn't forget to pick a house in a good neighborhood because, if it is a bad neighborhood, the homeowners may come home and get upset. If this happens I suggest running like mad because the wrath ... to go. The best time is anywhere from 1:00 am to 5:00 am. It is better to go around 1:00 am or 2:00 am because most homeowners are asleep. One shouldn't go too early or else the parents would wake up. It is not good to mess with tired parents. Get at least three people and no more than ten to T.P. When there is a lot of people it tends to get noisy. When it gets noisy, the homeowners may wake up. One can't forget to look out for the cops because it ...
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