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- 2801: Paul Dunbar Research Paper
- ... blacks. Dunbar’s father escaped from slavery at a plantation in Kentucky, and ran away to Canada. Paul’s mother on the other hand was released from slavery due to the outcome of the Civil War. Both of them eventually made their way to Ohio, where they met, married, and gave birth to Paul. Paul’s career started out strong right from the beginning when he was in high school. He ... going nowhere in the Dayton Hotel elevator he drove since he was little.”(Stern 584). He soon became a force to be reckoned with, and a competitor that was hard to top in the literary world. However, all of this hard work did take its toll on Dunbar’s health. He worked at his poetry and writing constantly and was somewhat of a perfectionist. This is proven in the statement, “His ... out. Dunbar wrote from the heart, but no matter how hard he wrote, the critics became harder and harder in critiquing his work. The fact that he was successful as a black poet in a world ruled by white poets constantly tormented him. However, he kept on fighting back, publishing abolitionist poetry and literature, in his quest to gain respect as a black writer. He kept his roots, and this ...
- 2802: Odessey 2
- ... Menelaus had to go to battle against Troy to defend his honor and retake Helen as his wife. Thus, if Helen had not possessed beauty, then Paris would not have wanted her, and the Trojan War would not have occurred. Pallas Athena also wields an influential power, through her intelligence and her supernatural power as a goddess. She directs the actions of men, such as Achilles, by making herself invisible to ... been home earlier. Penelope, like Helen, indirectly influenced the actions of men. While Odysseus was gone, Penelope attracted many suitors because she was known to be one of the most beautiful women of the Greek world. If her beauty had not attracted the suitors, then Odysseus would not have faced trouble when he arrived at Ithaca. The Sirens were women whose behavior makes it certain that the "listener fails to return ... Calypso, or the Sirens. Since the women of Homer's epics had so much influence over men, women could be held responsible for the actions of men. Therefore, Helen should be responsible for the Trojan War, and Calypso should be responsible for Odysseus' transition from his primary goal. In Homer's epics, women shared some characteristics and attributes that enabled them to have an influence over the actions of men. ...
- 2803: Mardigras
- ... paper I will discuss how Mardi Gras originated, when it is celebrated, how it is celebrated, and what does it mean to all the different cultures. Mardi Gras, in the French speaking parts of the world and in some US southern states is the last day of carnival festivities preceding Lent, the time of penitence observed by Christians in preparation for Easter. Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) is a French term for ... southern states. Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in Alabama and Florida and in eight counties of Louisiana. The New Orleans celebration is the most famous. But Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama also have celebrations. (World Book pg. 197) History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans during the 18th century. Many wealthy Louisiana families would leave their rural plantations to spend the winter months in New Orleans, where they held lavish ... 97) Mardi Gras goes back to an ancient Roman custom of merry making before a period of fast. In Germany Mardi Gras is called Fastnacht. In England it is called pancake day or pancake Tuesday.(World Book 2000 pg. 197) Around1820 a group of Creole youths, returning to New Orleans from Paris, decided to liven things up in the continental style with a masked procession of substantial size. They appeared ...
- 2804: Book Report on Tim O'Brien's Vietnam
- Book Report on Tim O'Brien's Vietnam Vietnam was a horrible time for many Americans and a lot of them paid for it in many ways. Until we understand how and why this war could have been prevented then we are in danger of repeating this all over again. In this book Tim O'Brien describes just how bad of an experience it was for the soldier's that ... not. I can relate to this book very much. It is interesting to follow the author during the book as he tries to figure out what courage was and also what heroism was during Vietnam War. . This war was very similar to other war's that there has been in the past and on the other hand it is not. One thing is for sure, a lot of lives were taken in ...
- 2805: Opposition To Aviation Expansi
- ... oppose their ideas and are ready to challenge them. Most are local groups and communities that are confronting the governmental bodies in their own areas; but there are a number of national groups and even world-wide groups forming. With the availability of the World Wide Web, they are uniting in larger numbers and communicating their concerns with global reach. Pointing your web browser in the direction of any area proposing expansion and you will find numerous local groups and ... water pollution issues. The purpose of their Home Page is to provide citizens in King County, Washington State with the latest information on airport issues but, imperatively, they are providing citizens in airport impacted communities world-wide, with information and communication. They have an impressive supporting library and extensive links to other sites around the country (RCAA Home Page, 1998). One of the largest groups is the US-Citizens Aviation ...
- 2806: Gender Issues In Lysistrata, A
- Human beings are amazing creatures. Our history has shown spectacular and shameful events from day one. Throughout the course of history we have seen both war and peace. More war than peace, but the point still remains. That we, as a human race, have accomplished many wonderful intellectual break-throughs but we have also done very stupid deeds. Its amazing how a creature of such great intelligence could separate, segregate, discriminate, dehumanize, and enslave members of its own human race. The world as we speak is existing because of gender issues. Going back to days of Adam and Eve. When God asked Adam not to eat from the apple tree, it was Eve, with her feminine ...
- 2807: Operation Desert Storm
- Operation Desert Storm The war in the Persian Gulf was a war of religious fervor, and cruel dictatorship. Desert Storm was the same type of war that had occurred in this area for many years except for one fact. In Operation Desert Storm, sophisticated technology was used to end the war in a quick and timely manner. In 1979, Saddam ...
- 2808: Louis XIV
- ... drowned because no one was watching him as he played near a pond. This began to shape in his young mind an early fear of God. Louis' character was also shaped by the French Civil War. In this, the Paris Parlement rose against the crown. For five years, Louis would suffer fear, cold, hunger and other spirit-breaking events. He would never forgive Paris, the nobles, or the common people. Finally ... as king. Even though Louis XIV was now of age, the Cardinal remained the dominant authority in French politics. French kings gained respect as a soldier; Louis served with the French army during France's war with Spain. His biggest battle, however, was sacrificing his love for Mazarin's niece for politics. In 1660 he married the daughter of the king of Spain to bring peace between the two countries. Mazarin ... France was also undergoing an economic revolution. Exports were increased, and a navy, merchant marine, and police association emerged. Roads, ports and canals were being built. He invaded the Spanish Nederlands in 1667. The restarted war between France and Spain would be on again, off again for the remainder of Louis' reign. In 1668, the French army retreated under pressure from Dutch and English forces. Louis swore to defeat the ...
- 2809: The Contenders
- ... Russia in 1832, and elected US Senator in 1834. He was appointed Secretary of State in 1845 by President Polk and in that capacity helped forge the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War. He was appointed by President Polk as minister to Great Britain in 1853. As such, he, along with the American ministers to Spain and France, issued the Ostend Manifesto, which recommended the annexation of Cuba ... Kansas. Buchanan was untainted, since he had been abroad during most of the controversy. Even so, he did not secure the nomination until the seventeenth ballot. Fremont was best known as an explorer and a war hero. He surveyed the land between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, explored the Oregon Trail territories and crossed the Sierra Madres into the Sacramento Valley. As a captain in the Army, he returned to California and helped the settlers overthrow Mexican rule in what became known as the Bear Flag Revolution, a sidebar to the Mexican War. He was elected as one of California's first two Senators. The infant Republican party was born from the ashes of the Whig party, which had suffered spontaneous combustion as a result of the ...
- 2810: The Power Of One: One Person Can Change the World
- The Power Of One: One Person Can Change the World I believe very firmly that one person can change the world. That one person may not be able to do a whole lot physically to change the world, but one person has the power to inspire others to help that person change the world. I also believe very firmly that one person can set an example for others that may affect the ...
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