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- 22051: Character Analysis 2
- Character Analysis of John Proctor The consequences of shirking accountability for ones actions are depicted through the tribulations John Proctor faced, in Arthur Miller s, The Crucible. Although John reluctantly became involved in the Salem witch trials, his initial silence proved to be the downfall of not only himself, but of his fellow townspeople as well. John Proctor remained silent ... alternative in most cases. John Proctor falls victim to instinct, and instead of saving the members of his community he chooses to save his own self-image. This human weakness proves to be John Proctor s tragic character flaw. It not only leads to his demise, but to the loss of many innocent lives as well. Survival may be one of the natural instincts in human beings, but it can and sometimes will be overcome by other powerful emotions. John s initial struggle for survival is suppressed by his overwhelming love for his wife. He becomes involved when his wife s name is mentioned in court, and her life becomes endangered. John does a complete ...
- 22052: Character Analysis Of John Pro
- Character Analysis of John Proctor The consequences of shirking accountability for ones actions are depicted through the tribulations John Proctor faced, in Arthur Miller s, The Crucible. Although John reluctantly became involved in the Salem witch trials, his initial silence proved to be the downfall of not only himself, but of his fellow townspeople as well. John Proctor remained silent ... alternative in most cases. John Proctor falls victim to instinct, and instead of saving the members of his community he chooses to save his own self-image. This human weakness proves to be John Proctor s tragic character flaw. It not only leads to his demise, but to the loss of many innocent lives as well. Survival may be one of the natural instincts in human beings, but it can and sometimes will be overcome by other powerful emotions. John s initial struggle for survival is suppressed by his overwhelming love for his wife. He becomes involved when his wife s name is mentioned in court, and her life becomes endangered. John does a complete ...
- 22053: The Pearl: Notes Chapter 2
- ... 2 The Pearl Study Guide questions, Chapter 2 1. The people learned not believe their eyes, because they could not tell what was really there. They expected all places to be like this. 2. Kino's canoe was old and water proof. It was a family heirloom. Kino's pride in the boat was acceptable because not only is it an heirloom, it represents his living, and it is part of the family. 3. Juana is dissatisfied by her own method because it was free and lacked the doctor's authority. Juana's reaction to the appearance of the scorpion was fear for her first born. Then, after the sting, she wanted to take Coyotito to the doctor. He would not treat it. This ...
- 22054: Hamlet - Ghost
- Hamlet - Ghost The presence of the apparition in the opening scene of William Shakespeare s Hamlet sets a macabre and eerie tone while emitting and foreshadowing a theme of death. In addition to the death theme the presence of the ghost illuminates on the mystery surrounding the death of Hamlet s father, the King of Denmark. Often in literature the presence of a ghost indicates something left unresolved. In this case, the death of Hamlets father is the unresolved event as well the revenge necessary to ... by professing this: A serpent stung me. So the whole ear of Denmark Is by a forged process of my death Rankly abused. But know, thou noble youth, The serpent that did sting thy father s life Now wears his crown.(I.v.35-39) This statement not only reveals the culprit; it eludes to the manner in which the king was assassinated. Upon hearing this Hamlet and the audience ...
- 22055: The Concept Of Justice In The
- ... Melantho, Telemachus, and Polyphemus. Each one of these characters does something wrong and receives a harsh punishment. In the Odyssey, justice, when done, always allots a large punishment, never a small one. Aegisthus courted Agamemnon s wife and then killed him. The justice of the Gods is a swift and powerful one. However, Aegisthus had been warned: we ourselves had sent Hermes, the keen-eyed Giant-slayer, to warn him neither to kill the man nor to court his wife (pg. 4). Aegisthus ignored the warning, killing Agamemnon and courting his wife. Orestes, Agamemnon s son, killed Aegisthus to avenge his father s death. The gods saw this as swift, fair, and powerful justice: And now Aegisthus has paid the final price for all his sins (pg. 4). The suitors, led by Antinous and Eurymachus, expect justice ...
- 22056: Tundra and The Artic
- ... higher altitudes such as mountains whereas the first two are mainly based in plains and lowlands of some kind. The Low Arctic Tundra is the transmission point to the north. It is located above Canada's Boreal forests and is followed by the High Arctic Tundra. The High Arctic Tundra is located farther north and encompasses the Arctic circle as well as most of the western Northwest Territories. Generally though since ... zones, the Tundra is located in Arctic climate areas. Temperature The Tundra suffers a very harsh climate. Because of this fact most of the area remains barren save for a few shrubs and lichens. It's winters last from 8-10 months and the summers are cool and short. Also due to the fact that much of it's territory is located within the northern pole a lot of the Tundra receives alternating 6 month periods of light and dark. This is also the reason why the Tundra receives cold weather; at it' ...
- 22057: Cleaning Up After The Exxon Valdez Was A Mistake
- ... increases the likelihood that the more toxic, water-soluble aromatic chemicals will leach from the oil, Bragg says. Moreover, it expands the area available for hydrocarbonhungry bacteria to latch on to, thereby facilitating the oil's breakdown. Indeed, water taken from oiled beach sediment revealed that active bacteria usually make up part of any naturally produced oil-clay floc. Flocculation also helps explain another formerly puzzling observation: the relatively rapid disappearance ... As a result of various physical, biological, and chemical processes, the inventory of oil in Prince William Sound (originally 10 million gallons) dropped about 70% during the first 4 weeks after the spill. The U.S. Forest Service, one agency active at the site, quotes an Exxon estimate as follows: evaporated, 35%; recovered, 17%; burned, 8%; biodegraded, 5%; dispersed, 5%. The total in the form of oil slicks on Prince William ... big mistake by using high-pressure hot water cleaners. The frequently used high-pressure, hot water washing also "annihilates a lot of marine life that otherwise survive the spill," observes Alan J. Mearns of NOAA's ecological recovery monitoring program in Seattle. Rockweed, a brown alga, proved its most prominent victim. Formerly constituting up to 90 percent of the intertidal plant mass in some areas of Prince William Sound, it ...
- 22058: Mono 2
- ... in a estimated 90 percent of cases ( EBV ) a member of the herpes family. The remaining cases are caused by a certain herpes virus, or cytomegalovirus. Mononucleosis is taken from the name of the blood's mononuclear cells, white blood cells ( B cells ) increase in the person blood stream when a person has this disease. It is estimated that seventy to eighty percent involve persons between the ages of 15 to ... not present at all. When the disease is present in a persons blood stream it is only contagious for the first two weeks . Although, the disease may be present for the rest of a person's life, it discontinues to produce the active infection along with its symptoms. The symptom that most people complain about is fatigue because it is the easiest to recognize. Other symptoms include fever, sore throat, and ... harder to diagnose because the typical symptoms are not present. As most symptoms go unrecognized. No one actually knows how long the period of infectioness actually lasts, although the disease can be found in people's saliva for at least six months. The disease can be found in about fifteen percent of people's saliva for years after the first infection. When mononucleosis infects the body, it reacts to the ...
- 22059: ABOUT HEALTH CARE
- ABOUT HEALTH CARE I think there are many causes which have permitted in the last years increase people΄s life expectancy. I consider people are living longer thanks to government policies on public΄s health and due in most part to the great medical and technological advances that have been made in the last decades. Cures and immunizations against many diseases have been found. Research has provided valuable information ... find a cure for cancer diseases or a solution to prevent heart diseases, for example; but I think scientists are closer to find a solution. On the other hand, I consider this achievement in people΄s health is partly a result of the activity of many private and public organizations in health all over the world, who have established policies and priorities in order to create personal and environmental health ...
- 22060: Cymbeline Essay
- Shakespeare's Cymbeline is a story of love, hatred, and betrayal. The main character, Imogen, is hurt by all of these emotions and actions. Not just by one person, by many throughout the play. These would include her father Cymbeline, lover, Posthumus, an Italian named Giacomo, the Queen, Posthumus' servant, Pisanio, and the Queen's son, Cloten. The following paragraphs include examples from the play and explain the ways in which Imogen was abused and by who. Among the characters listed, one would believe Cymbeline to be the last person ... be one of the first to be against her in any way. Even though the only thing he is really against is her love for the poor, yet dear, Posthumus. This is shown in Cymbeline's words to Posthumus. Thou basest thing, avoid hence, from my sight! If after this command thou freight the court With thy unworthiness, thou diest. Away, Thou'rt poison to my blood. (I.I.126) ...
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