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- 8041: Hector A Fiction Tale
- ... his way through the recklessly charging gnomes and demons. Many fell by his sword and the town militia fought valiantly behind him. Soon the last of the dreadful creatures turned and ran leaving the town's people victorious. Of the small fighting force he led few were injured and none had died during the battle, although it lasted some hours. Carse's militia had slaughtered nearly a hundred of the disgusting creatures. The evening quickly grew into night and the warriors decided to make camp for the night and celebrate their victory. They had chased a small ... the North landers, hopefully quelling their raiding parties for at least a couple of months. These creatures, though very weak, produced large quantities of offspring making them very difficult to destroy completely. This was Hector's 52nd battle as lieutenant of the militia and he was proud of himself for such a flamboyant victory. Hector was an odd man who had overcome many odds. He was born into the world ...
- 8042: Black Supremacy
- Black Supremacy Throughout history, white anglo-saxons have been notorious for mistreating all races other than it's own. Malcolm X felt "the white man had been actually nothing but a piratical opportunist who used Faustian machinations to make his own Christianity his initial wedge in criminal conquests"(563). The earth is burdened ... as] the total commitment to African liberation anywhere any everywhere by a consistent determined effort to repair any psychic, economic, physical, or cultural damage done to Africans"(50). Liberation from what...the white race? Molefi's statement is completely ludicrous; the first copy of his book with this statement was printed in 1988, in my opinion blacks were fairly liberated in 1988. Now the second part of his statement, repair what ... some time: slavery...not in my lifetime nor separate bathrooms were in my lifetime. And I am not about to feel sorry about what happened before my time. Economic damage is not the white man's fault either. In this day anyone can do whatever he/she likes. The truth to the economic matter is that many of the "oppressed" races feel they now deserve a free ride. Absolutely no ...
- 8043: The American Dream, And All It
- ... and should, achieve material success. The defining writer of the 1920s was F. Scott Fitzgerald whose most famous novel, The Great Gatsby, has become required reading for present-day high school students. We study Fitzgerald's novel for the same reason we study Shakespeare. The literature composed by both authors contains themes and morals that continue to be relevant to modern society. As a result, this novel could have easily been ... among the classes cannot be overcome” (Internet 1). It is impossible for all people to become rich, since wealth is based largely on social position, and classes prevent the poor from becoming successful. “One thing’s sure and nothing’s surer / The rich get richer and the poor get -- children” (Fitzgerald 101). Myrtle’s attempt to break into the class which the Buchanans belong to is doomed from the start. She enters into an ...
- 8044: Martin Luther
- Economics in Colonial America During the 1500's to 1800's, the strength and stature of a country depended upon its political power, which can be traced to how self-sufficient it was. Striving to be self-sufficient was what nations sought after; dependency was not ... the economic policies adversly effected the well-being of the colonies. This grip caused the central economy of Spain to grow at the expense of the colonies. During the duration of this period, the 1500's through the 1700's, mercantilism had a major effect on the economies in the new world. English speaking colonies were effected by England's policies and acts. These policies and acts were means of ...
- 8045: Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was a great man who rose from extremely humble beginnings in Kentucky to become the president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln’s views on slavery rooting from his childhood as well as his life extending to his assassination greatly influenced the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin ... frontier boy who grew up to be president. But Lincoln had no love for poverty and the emptiness of frontier life, he also hated being called “Abe,” preferring to be called “Lincoln” (Stefoff 12). Lincoln’s youth was mainly spent hunting, farming, fishing and doing chores leaving very little time for play. Lincoln’s mother died in 1818 when Abraham was just nine. His father remarried, a year later, a women who had three children leaving Abraham with four new members in his family. Although, Abraham was a ...
- 8046: Lord Of The Flies- Civilizatio
- Civilization’s Control Over Man The Lord of the Flies shows that, in the absence of civilization, people lose the sense of being civilized and the dark and savage side of themselves surfaces out. This happens to ... it can keep them in control only to an extent. We all have the capability of savagery inside of us. Everyone has gotten in a physical fight before or hit his brother of sister, haven't you? That is an act of violence. So then, you are savage, and so am I, and everyone else in this world, but civilization keeps us under control but, only to an extent. If it maintained total control, one wouldn't get in a fight without something terrible happening to him/her as a punishment. The world would have total peace. But then, how could we have peace without war? We just wouldn't know ...
- 8047: Is There A Population Problem?
- ... Everybody can count down with me is they wish. (Count down 10 seconds) During the 10 seconds that passed, the human population on Earth increased by 27 people according to the Population Reference Bureau. It's not just a statistic but a fact - This means that 27 more people were born than died in that 10 seconds. Hopefully these 27 new people will be able to find food and shelter. Actually overpopulation isn't too many people for a country, it's the people in relation to the necessities and amenities of life. The effects of an ever increasing population of people on Earth can be seen everywhere. Take the creation of the Ninth Grade Center ...
- 8048: Summary of Lord Of The Flies
- ... the group. Many other boys who are never given names straggle in. The group elects Ralph as their leader even though Jack would like to be chosen. Ralph, Simon, and Jack explore the island. It's hard for them to believe they're really on their own, but once they're convinced, Jack decides to be the hunter and provide food. A first attempt at killing a piglet fails. When the ... the need for hunters. A small boy with a mulberry-colored birthmark on his face says he is afraid of a snakelike beast in the woods. Is there really such a beast? The boys can't agree. However, the fear of the beast, of the dark, and of what is unknown about the island is very real and an important part of the story. Ralph convinces everyone that they need a fire for a signal in case a ship passes the island. Starting a fire is impossible until they use Piggy's glasses. Then the boys often abandon the fire to play, finding it hard work keeping the fire going. Jack becomes more and more obsessed with hunting and the desire to kill. He says that " ...
- 8049: The Catcher In The Rye: Connection to the Title
- ... Catcher in the Rye." We first hear the title of the novel being used in chapter 16, and in chapter 22 we have the full explanation of this title. Human dignity is vital to Holden's existence and the only way to guarantee this on a long term basis is to assist children in maintaining their innocence from the dangers of adulthood. In chapter 16 we have the first reference to the meaning of the novel's title, The Catcher in the Rye. Holden hears a little boy singing to himself a verse which makes Holden very happy: "If a body catch a body coming through the rye," (Page 115). It is difficult to understand why Holden is made happy by the little boy's singing unless one has an idea of what the song means to Holden. The little boy is described by Holden in gentle caring terms: "The kid was swell. He was walking in the street, ...
- 8050: The Time Period And People Of
- The Time Period and People of Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer is one of the greatest authors of his time. His distinctive use of characters in his literary works is one of a kind. Chaucer’s works were accomplished during the Middle Ages. During this time period the whole community revolved around the church, the village and the surrounding farmland. The Middle Ages were heroic, entertaining, romantic, harsh, uncertain, and often ... neutralizes each person he writes about. In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer writes about numerous characters that are on their way to make a pilgrimage. Chaucer uses a form of allegory in this tale. Each character’s name is what his/her profession is, but not each character accurately fits their common description. Most of the people during Chaucer’s time are condemned. The Nun and the Monk are two examples of this. The Nun was a person who was not really living up to her name. She was not a typical nun. A ...
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