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- 23661: Ireland or United Kingdom?
- ... on occasions. The Great Hugh O’Niell (1540?-1616) rallied the Irish forces and won victories during a nine year war. The Battle of Kinsale in 1601, one of the decisive battles of the country’s history, ended in defeat for the Irish. Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan leader of England, finally crushed the Irish resistance during the middle of the 17th century. He filled almost the entire country with British settlers ... week. But they, unfortunately had to surrender to the British, and 15 of their leaders were shot. Although the rising was a military failure, the soldiers’ heroism excited the people. Even though some people don’t understand why the Irish needed to rebel the way they did, the execution of the 15 leaders evoked a widespread sympathy, which in turn, worked to the political of the Irish Nationalist Movement Sinn Fein ... Comparing it to everyday situations, I have come up with some possible solutions of my own. First, Britain should have kept to themselves in the first place. The establishment of Northern Ireland was not Ireland’s idea, and many who opposed it, died. When the treaty runs out, Britain needs to understand that they have an island of their own, and should respect what the current day Ireland wants to ...
- 23662: Beloved 3
- ... the rest of the world. There was also, the loneliness of each main character throughout the book. There were also other areas of the book where the idea of detachment from something was obvious. People s opinions about the house made them stay away and there was also the inner detachment of Sethe from herself. The theme that Toni Morrison had in mind when the book was written was isolation. One ... detachment from herself. Perhaps she felt as if her mind had deceived because she had her daughter killed. But yet, she knew that it was in the best interest for the child for she couldn t bare to see her child be born into a life of slavery. Whenever I do something bad I feel separated from myself as if there is someone evil inside of me informing me what to ... seen in the isolation of Sethe and her inner self. It can also be seen with Denver and her separation from society because of the children at school. There is also the detachment of Sethe s family from the rest of the world because of her past and what people think of the house and the family. Isolation can be a very powerful theme in literature.
- 23663: Winnie Mandela: Trial And Error
- Winnie Mandela: Trial And Error Winnie Mandela, an international hero in the effort to achieve a multiracial democratic society, became both Nelson Madela’s wife and spokeswoman. Winnie fought for her beliefs relentlessly and eventually led herself to a life of pain. The parallel between Oedipus Rex and Winnie Mandela can be created, when considering the classic qualities of ... of stuborness and temper. She lost her cool once last week, outside the hall when she was asked about the possibility of facing prosecutions for the death of Seipi and another Soweto activist. ‘I don’t give a damn’, she said. (Time 70) This is when Mandela first lost her cool in front of people that respected her. Oedipus killed his own father while Mandela instructed the deaths of young children ... to" (Maclean 14). Mandela made this statement in accordance with the time that her husband was put in jail. Due to the dependency both characters felt for love, family, and power both characters failures (one’s that could have been prevented) led to their downfall. All through life man struggles profusely to attain their goals. However, it is questionable as to whether we remain the same person we started with ...
- 23664: Lord Of The Flies - Setting
- ... civilized society, that took hundreds of years to develop. Due to the age and experience of the boys, such ideals of what it takes to be civilized are not developed to that of an adult’s. When the boys are put in a world without rules, punishment, and order, it leads to a very progressive deterioration of what they have learnt to be "civilized". Without boundaries from authority figures, the boys ... such a divers array of people living in such close proximity, and not being able to escape one another also influenced the attitudes, and actions of the boys. In normal circumstances, when two people don’t get along it is relatively easy to not be around them, and hang around with others in which your more compatible with. However due to the fact that they are on a rather small island ... of Piggy. Piggy was the thinker of the society, and had more mature qualities of being civilized than most of the other boys. His way of thinking always conflicted with others such as Jack who’s ideals where possessed by almost every other boy on the island, often causing him to be the outcast. There was no sanctum for Piggy, he was always going to suffer defeat as long as ...
- 23665: Dirtbiking
- Dirtbiking Imagine speeding through a construction site at 80 miles per hour. Not knowing what terrain is coming up next. You could speed away and be OK or you could crash and burn. That's the adrenaline rush you get when you ride a dirtbike. Dirtbiking is an exciting, adrenaline pumping sport. Dirtbiking is also a sport enjoyed by many people all over the world. To get involved in dirtbiking ... a lot better than they used to be. Now a days dirtbikes look better and go faster. Dirtbiking is for everybody 4 years old and up. The divisions are in increasements in engine size (cc's, cubic centimeters).For example, if you are between the ages of 4 and 7 you would race the 50cc dirtbikes. If you are between the ages of 8 and 11 you have a choice of ... is always changing. Imagine an old clunky looking dirtbike and compare it to a new, fast dirtbike. Dirtbikes today are safer too. For example, bikes now a days have rev-limiters so the dirtbike doesn't blow up. The older dirtbikes had small dual shocks in the back, steel frames, and were very heavy. Now a days we have one big mono shock in the back, computer designed exhaust pipes, ...
- 23666: The Red Son
- ... by ways of inducement or incentive. The poem conveys many aspects about motivation, such as where motivation originates and how compelling it is, how strong motivation can be, and how motivation can change a person s life. Motivation comes from within, and can push someone into action, whether they actually want to or not. No one will do anything unless there is something pushing them from within to do it. An ... Under the ribs where pulses thud and flitting between bones of skull is the push, the endless mysterious command where the man can feel inside him, a strong motivation to leave home. This man doesn t even want to really leave however, and he knows everyone does not want him to go either, but the motivation is still too great to deny. A good quote is I go where you wist ... no longer be able to live a simple life as he did before. His motivation is taking him to new places, and to a totally new life. Motivation comes from within, and is in everyone s life. It can change a person completely by compelling them to take action. Motivation helps one to achieve goals and dreams. It is what makes people who they are, and gives them direction.
- 23667: Physical Education In Schools
- Physical Education In Schools Meet Andrea. A very intelligent brown haired, green eyed ten year old girl. Like many Canadian children, Andrea spends twenty-five to thirty hours in school each week- sitting. Andrea's school kept her mind active. Too bad they forgot about her body. She is just one of the thousands of Canadian children who can't even run around the block. According to recent studies, children who participate in daily physical activities are more fit, have better health habits, and perform better academically. Therefore it is my belief that all Canadian ... body. These children will also develop a positive attitude towards an active lifestyle. Continual physical education will instill in the child the desire to participate and the ability to use leisure time wisely. A child's eating habits will also improve. The active child will choose their foods more carefully to reflect their new, healthy lifestyle. They will feast on the natural sugars in apples and oranges, rather than on ...
- 23668: Welfare: Toil and Trouble
- ... stay on it. By letting families stay on welfare for extended periods of time, we are only creating a lazy, dependent culture. Mothers figure that the welfare check will come in the mail, so where's the motivation for going out and getting a job? There isn't one. This is why President Clinton signed the welfare reform bill. He knows that the welfare laws need to be refined, and he has chosen himself as the apostle for this chore. Many people are ... We've got a lot of kids to feed." She failed to mention the fact that she lives in a six-bedroom, three-story apartment nestled in a gated Boston community called Harbor Point. What's worse, these people even have the nerve to complain, whining about how the minimum wage is too low, and that the jobs offered have no dignity. The nerve. Then there are the immigrants. Not ...
- 23669: Jungle and The Rain Forest
- ... spruce tend to predominate in North America, while their counterparts in the southern hemisphere include various species of EUCALYPTUS, Araucaria, and Nothofagus (Antarctic beech). Ecology Rain forests cover less than six percent of the Earth's total land surface, but they are the home for up to three-fourths of all known species of plants and animals; undoubtedly they also contain many more species as yet undiscovered. Recent studies suggest that ... to reduce the rate of the loss. Bibliography: Caufield, Catherine, In the Rainforest (1985); Forsyth, Adrian, and Miyata, Ken, Tropical Nature: Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America (1984); Sutton, S. L., et al., Tropical Rain Forest: Ecology and Management (1984); Whitmore, T. C., Tropical Rain Forests of the Far East, 2d. ed. (1984).
- 23670: Driving
- One of the greatest things that teenagers look forward to is getting their driver¡¦s licence and getting the freedom to do whatever they want. Ever since graduated licensing began five years ago, on April 1,1994, many people have made good and bad comments about it. The government has ... it costs consumers less money, beacause fewer cars need to be repair. By having graduated licensing , there are fewer unexperienced young drivers on our roads. Also, insurance companies are a lot happier because they don¡¦t suffer too much by having to pay out claims. If there are complications in getting a licence, then fewer people will take the test. They might consider taking public transportation, which is a very good ... cities, not on highways, and only during daytime hours. Even though there is a 1 month waiting period between G1 level and G2 level, it can be shortened to 8 months by taking a driver¡¦s insurance training course. During this course, the driver will learn more about techniques on driving, and it will cost less when getting car insurance later on. I understand getting a license is difficult, but ...
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