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- 351: The Life of Kurt Vonnegut
- ... tragedies. The biggest tragedy that he faced had to be the fire bombing of Dresden in World War II. This is the topic of his book Slaughterhouse-Five. The book talks about one of Vonnegut's friends who slips in and out of reality, having flashbacks of the experience at Dresden. Kurt Vonnegut was born in November of 1922 in Indianapolis. This is where he eventually met and married Jane Cox. Vonnegut's life has been a struggle, starting with his mother's constant bouts with depression. In 1943, when Vonnegut enlisted, his mother's depression grew deeper. Because of that Private Vonnegut asked permission to visit home to surprise her on Mother's Day. She overdosed ...
- 352: My Perception of William Shakespeare's Othello
- My Perception of William Shakespeare's Othello Othello, by William Shakespeare, is perhaps not as exciting as a ravishingly sexy poster of Laurence Fishburne and Irene Jacob. Yet, with its intoxicating mix of love, sexual passion and the deadly power of ... characters abilities to perceive and discern what is happening in reality. It is this misinterpretation of reality that leads to the erroneous perceptions that each character holds. After reading this tragedy, the depth of Shakespeare's characters continue to raise many questions in the minds of the reader. The way I percieve the character of Othello and what concerns me, is that Othello is able to make such a quick transition from love to hate of Desdemona. In Act 3, Scene 3, Othello states, "If she be false, O, then heaven mocks itself! I'll not believe 't." (lines 294-295) Yet only a couple hundred lines later he says, "I'll tear her to pieces" (line 447) and says that his mind will never change from the "tyrannous hate" (line 464) ...
- 353: William Gibson and The Internet
- ... ARPANET was built between October and December 1969 by a US company called Bolt, Beranak and Newman (BBN), which is still big in the Internet world. It had won a contract from the US Government's Department of Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency , or ARPA, to build a network that would survive a nuclear attack. Only four government mainframe computers were originally linked up, Unfortunately, ARPANET was also dependent on the ... will be the net. Its awesome. But on the net, you still have to have someone on the other side. The poor nerd who sits in front of the computer just talking to themselves - that's kind of sad. It's the contact that's important, interpersonal, interactive communication." [T.Leery (observer 29/5/94) p16] Internet Cultures Over the years since the Internet first began, many clubs, organisations, cultures and societies have grown and ...
- 354: Welfare
- ... right direction. In the past few years, the federal governments and state governments have tried to change and improve the welfare system. The Clinton Administration campaigned to "end welfare as we know it." The Administration's proposal limits AFDC benefits to two years, during which employment services would be provided to recipients. Nearly 20 welfare reform bills have been introduced in the 103rd Congress. Besides the above mentioned bill, three major ... increasing problem of illegitimacy, requires welfare recipients to work, and caps welfare spending. Current programs will be consolidated, time limits will be placed on benefits and savings are to go to deficit reduction. The bill's main thrust is to give states greater control over the benefits programs, work programs, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) payments and requirements. Under the bill, the structure for AFDC payments will drastically ... will distribute food assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals more freely. To further reduce welfare spending, welfare assistance is denied to non- citizens, except refugees over 75 years of age, those lawfully admitted to the U.S., or those who have resided in the U.S. for at least five years. Emergency medical assistance will continue to be provided to non-citizens. The bill allows states to create their own work ...
- 355: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck's Contradiction
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck's Contradiction In Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Huck was a boy who thought very little of himself, but had a huge impact on others. His moral standing was based on what is easier, right or wrong. He ... not lazy is when he and two scoundrels, the King and the Duke, are staying with the daughters of a recently deceased man. The King and the Duke are trying to get the dead man's assets by pretending to be his brothers. Huck goes through a lot of work to make sure the girls get to keep their money: "So, thinks I, I'll go search their rooms. So ...
- 356: The Changes in the Narrator's View of Sonny
- The Changes in the Narrator's View of Sonny Can one know another's thoughts? Through dialogue, actions, and events, the thoughts and views of a man of whom we know not even a name are shown. The man is the narrator of "Sonny's Blues" and his thoughts we are shown are those directed towards his brother. Over the course of the story, there are three major stages or phases that the narrator goes through, in which his ...
- 357: Willy Lomans Struggle with the American Dream
- Willy Lomans Struggle with the American Dream Does the American Dream set some people up for failure? The play, Death of a Salesman, written by Arthur Miller, displays aspects of the American Dream. Willy Loman, the main character in the play, is a salesman who lives the life of a failure. He is a common man who has a common family. Linda, is Willys wife, she tries very hard to keep things under control in the Loman household. Biff and Happy are the sons of Willy. Willy concentrates the bulk of his attention towards Biff. Willys life displays how a common man is affected by the American Dream. Some men succeed with the dream while others fail. Willy is a perfect model of the common man. There are many aspects ...
- 358: A Modern Interpretation of Everyman (the excerpt)
- ... Rewrite[Enter Sports Commentator]Sports Commentator. Hello out there from TV land, I'm here to give you a clue. By means of this exciting account, I promise you'll enjoy it, too. Basically it's a story, or a forecast or presentation, but anyway, it depicts the state, of our great conglomeration. Of humans, and human affairs, and things we do every day. And the reigning state of human affairs ... not change their ways, to do well and to be kind. So once the show is over it would do you good to keep these events in mind_[Cue Energetic Dance Music]Sports Commentator. LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!! HERE COMES GOD WITH SOME ACTION-PACKED HIGHLIGHTS!!! EVERYBODY, COME ON AND RAISE THE ROOF FOR GOD!!![Disco Call][Exit Sports Commentator. Enter God]God. What in the Hell was that?[Dance music abruptly stops]God. Ya' know, I see here,in all my splendor, how the people do not remember. The ways and methods of olden days, when they didn't have so much personal grandeur. They've forgotten me, oh yes they have, and I don't appreciate it one bit. Especially since I was the one, who created (and maintain) every bit of ...
- 359: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People
- ... that you give to him! Take from him all that you have granted , and then see how loyal he is", replied Satan. "Very well", said God," It is done." And with that, he accepted Satan's challenge. With out warning to Job, God destroyed Jobs house, killed his children, and slaughtered Job's cattle. He then cursed Job with painful boils all over his skin, so to make his every movement filled with excruciating pain. Many times Job's wife asked him why he didn't just curse God, and ensue Gods wrath to strike him dead. Job's friends told him to denounce his faith in God, after all look where it ...
- 360: Death Of A Salesman
- Essay Death of A Salesman By Arthur Miller We can't all become what we want to be and further more, others can't become what we want them to be. In the play Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller, Willy wants to become a very successful, big, respected salesman. But as he could not reach his longed ... it be because of Biff to economic problems. These flashbacks shows how Willy is incapable of handling situations and being the great man he claims to be. The conversation between Willy and Linda reflects Willy's disappointment in Biff and what he has become, which is, for the most part, a bum. After failing to deal adequately with his feelings, he escapes into a time when things were better for ...
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