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- 25001: A Man For All Seasons
- ... be based on his beliefs. If he were to sign the oath he would lose all self respect. The audience learns this when he says " I neither could nor would rule my King. But there's a little...little, area...where I must rule myself. It's very little-less to him than a tennis court."(Bolt, p 59). More is a man of principles and he will not compromise these principles. According to Sir Thomas if a man is prepared to ... oath. However, in this case the signing of the oath would compromise these principles and therefore he can not sign. He displays this view when he says, " When a man takes an oath, Meg, he's holding his own self in his own hands. Like water..." (Bolt, p 140) More goes on to explain that he can not doubt his soul. If he were to go against his moral conscience, ...
- 25002: Around The World In Eighty Day
- ... who The Reform Club will pay. But did he really achieve a goal by making this unbelievable trip around the world in an astonishing eighty days. Setting: This novel takes place in the late 1800’s, approximately 1872. Mr. Phileas Fogg lived at No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens. As the story progresses on and one tiny wager is made, a trip around the world changes the setting of this novel ... asked fix where he could get the passport of his master visaed. As Fix looked at the passport with intent, asked him if this was his passport, but Passepartout replied that it was his master’s visa. As Fix left, he rushed himself immediately to the consul and told him he had good belief that his robber was on the Mongolia. As they were talking two men interrupted, Passepartout and his ... master, Phileas Fogg, Fogg asked the consul if he could have his passport visaed to prove he used the Suez. After this Passepartout however tells Fix all he knows, therefore making it certain to Fix’s assumption that points to Fogg, as the robber of fifty-five thousand pounds. Luckily for Phileas Fogg, and his wager, that the Indian Ocean and Red Sea were partly in his favor. While on ...
- 25003: Violins
- ... Italians Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri, both from Cremona, and the Austrian Jacob Stainer. Compared with the modern instrument, the early violin had a shorter, thicker neck that was less angled back from the violin's front; a shorter fingerboard; a flatter bridge; and strings made solely of gut. Early bows were somewhat different in design from modern ones. These construction details were all modified in the 18th and 19th centuries ... of low social status. In the early 1600s, however, the violin gained prestige through its use in operas such as Orfeo (1607), by the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi, and through the French king Louis XIII's band of musicians, the 24 violons du roi ("the king's 24 violins," formed in 1626). This growth in stature continued throughout the baroque period (circa 1600-c. 1750) in the works of many notable composer-performers, including Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, and Giuseppe Tartini ...
- 25004: Personal Writing: Joining The Track Team
- ... there was a mild drizzle. We were all bundled up in layers of clothes, huddled together trying to be excited for what was in store for us for the next 2-3 hours. The coach’s came out and immediately gave orders; we were to run 2 miles for warm-up. So we all began running, after one lap we lost some people to asthma attacks, cramping, or they were just ... practice was just hell. We did pyramids, Indian sprints, and just when we thought we were done, they gave us more. The next few weeks went by and it practice went the same. The coach’s repeatedly told us that this form of a work out would get us into shape, and ready for the meets. Our practices were always the same. We would go out onto the field at 3 ... out jogging and the person in the back of the line would have to sprint up to the front, we would do this for two miles. Then it was time for time trials. The coach’s would get out their stopwatches and time us doing different events. We would run a mile, then a half a mile, then a 400, which was one lap. We had to give it our ...
- 25005: Analysis Of THE CRUCIBLE
- ... the voice of authority regarding witches. When first reading about Hale, he gave the impression of being very wise and confident in the area of witches. "The books I carry are weighed with authority" He's a strong believer of the church and their desire to destroy all evil that appears to be reeking havoc upon Salem. Right from the beginning of the play he faces many difficult situations. He was the witness of Elizabeth Proctor's arrest. He also knew that she was innocent, but was afraid to do anything about it because he was always taught to respect the authority of those above him. By the third act John Hales ... man has struck me true! By my oath to heaven I believe him now and I pray you call back his wife before we-" This quote shows his confusion and his will to do what's just. By the close of act three Hales attitude has gone from self-assurance, to great turmoil. He found that the children were just lying fanatics. This saddens him and makes him feel that ...
- 25006: Analytical Essay - The Ruum An
- Analytical Essay - "The Ruum" & "The Pedestrian" It is known the short stories in this world of ours bring up social issues that make us think, an example of this is Ray Bradbury's story, 'The Pedestrian'. Also short stories are there to entertain us, for example, 'The Ruum' by Arthur Porges. 'The Pedestrian' is about a man called Leonard Mead in the year 2052, going for a walk ... at night, but in the year 2052, in which the story is set, it is very unusual thing to do. 'The Ruum' is about a man being chased by an extra-terrestrial machine. This man's name is Jim Irwin. Jim Irwin a normal human being has been sent to the 'Canadian Rockies' to find uranium. While looking around he is encountered by an extra-terrestrial machine that chases him. This ... story, which brings up social issues that can be debated. The point of these issues is to make the people of today think about whether what they are doing is right or wrong. Ray Bradbury's story is about a man named Leonard Mead in a city, in America who goes walking at night. In this city all the other citizens stay and watch their 'viewing screens'. The main issue ...
- 25007: A Tale Of Two Cities
- ... and the opposing lower class during the French Revolution; as well as comment on the sheep-like nature of humankind. In the beginning of the novel, capital punishment serves as the "cure-all" for France’s social problems. After all, "death is nature’s remedy for all things, and why not legislation’s?" (62). It is this attitude that strikes fear into the lower class citizens, causing them to refrain from speaking out against their oppressors. Instead they are encouraged to "speak well of the law…and ...
- 25008: Personal Writing: Attending College At MTSU
- ... who qualify. Hong Kong has only a few colleges, not enough for all the students who want to enter. But in the United States everything is the opposite. The month I came to the U.S., I went to take the America College Test (ACT), and applied for college at the same time. The test was not very easy for me because English is not my native language. Those two parts of English in the test were difficult. I was so upset about my performance, and I was also afraid that I'm not qualify enough to enter a college in U.S. After I took the test a fourth time, finally I became eligible to apply for MTSU. I was so exciting and I felt as if my life has changed. Through the difficulties of trying to ... came true. I feel confident about my future and I hope that people who do not decided to attend college will change their minds. It is a valuable experience to attend a college, since it's not a place that can only get you higher education. But also a place that can change one's life just like mine.
- 25009: College Application Essay: Influence of My Academic Interest in Education
- College Application Essay: Influence of My Academic Interest in Education An experience that significantly influenced my academic interest in education stems from the death of my uncle. In today’s society, students spend more time at school than at home. Therefore, teachers must be in-tune with their students. If teachers cared more about their students and wanted to make a difference in their lives ... and my grandmother thought that he would be better off living with my mom and dad. My parents were still young and were totally oblivious to the fact that something was changing in my uncle’s personality. He started using illegal substances occasionally and then he was introduced to more harmful and more addictive drugs. He would read books about becoming a pharmacist and it was very obvious that his knowledge ... to do. By doing this, I hope to be there for my students in times of need and I want to have a caring relationship with each and every one. In my opinion, a teacher’s job is not to be responsible for the students everyday life, but to be aware of any changes in a student’s personality due to personal problems or drugs and to be there to ...
- 25010: Dorothea Lange
- ... Paul Taylor. In 1939, she began her first major project. Later, she worked for the Farm Security Administration. However, much conflict arose and in 1940 she was dismissed for the last time. In the 1950 s and 60 s Dorotheas s husband, Paul, spent six months photographing developing countries and Asia. Dorothea began having reoccurring ulcers. She was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. When she was in the Near East she caught malaria. Ansel ...
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