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- 5451: Cats Cradle
- ... pag). In Cat's Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut uses satire as a vehicle for threatened self-destruction when he designs the government of San Lorenzo. In addition, the Bokonists practice of Boko-maru, and if the world is going to end in total self destruction and ruin, then people will die, no matter how good people are and what religion people believe. An example of satire that Kurt Vonnegut uses is when ... the story is that no matter what religion people believe in, no matter what acts of goodness people perform, nothing in the end can save everything from total ruin and pointlessness. The destruction of the world by ice nine shows Vonnegut's tendency towards his negative view of the world. No matter what any of the characters wished for or did, the world was destroyed all the same by some incredibly stupid and pointless force called God, who guided the entire human race through ...
- 5452: Computers in Schools
- ... Our classrooms should no longer be confined to four walls and a few teachers who are considered to be experts in knowledge. Our classrooms need to keep up with a changing society and a new world that is dependent on technology. As students graduate, they need the technological skills needed to thrive in a world in which technology sets the pace. Society expects the school system to produce functional citizens who have the skills to gain profitable employment, and not be a drain on the system. Computers have been in ... are made easier by use of computers. Another use that many people have connected to by way of computers is the Internet. The Internet is a worldwide transmission system that connects host computers around the world. Internet refers to the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol (IP) or its subsequent extensions. It is able to support communications ...
- 5453: Catcher In The Rye 5
- ... out that fake attitude, where they act as though they are better than everyone else. Lastly Holden dislikes actors and movies because their phoniness demoralizes children, and allows them to explore with the mature corrupted world. Society's phoniness causes the main reason for Holden's insecurity and isolation for the outer world. He becomes so fearful that he too will become part of the fraudulent society similar to everyone surrounding him. Holden has one concern throughout the novel, to protect the innocent, to keep children away from ... now mature, and experienced. Lastly, the young boy on the street whistling that Holden referred to as "swell " exemplifies Holden's love of youth. The young boy symbolized independence, and nonchalance; untouched by the outer world, and unaware of the problems of society, therefore; attracting the attention of Holden. Holden had envied the pureness of the young boy, proud to see that he had not yet lost his most admirable ...
- 5454: To Sir With Love - Change
- ... students end up going through many changes that ultimately result in their coming to change their way of thinking about each other. In life, as in this fictionalized account, the ability to adapt to the world around one's self is a very important trait. In my own life, this has occured on many occasions. Thus, it can be said that to be able to change and adapt ourselves and our ... is a crucial element to his living in a society such as ours. All of us must learn to accept individual hardships, and all of us must be able to adapt to our ever-changing world. World leaders must adjust their way of thinking about an evolving third world country, or a growing superpower. An employee must adapt to be able to perform his job adequetly. All of us have had ...
- 5455: Walter Johnson - A Pitcher
- ... In 1916 he had a miniscule E.R.A. of 1.86 but lost 20 games. It was 1924, and by hard work and determination (Johnson went 23-7) the Senators made it to the World Series but, they had to face the powerhouse of the N.Y.Giants with John McGraw at the helm. Johnson had never won a World Series game in his life and it was his dream of being able to do so but he was getting old and he knew this would probably be his last chance to win one. In ... 7 and 8th, mowed down hitters, through the 9 he knew he was running on empty and he would probably come out of the game. He then pitched what he thought would be his final World Series inning, the top of the 10th, in the bottem of the 10th with 2 men out and runners at the corners the Washington batter lifted a ball into shallow left that droped for ...
- 5456: The Color Purple
- ... and all respect, Celie, a persecuted African-American woman suppressed by tyrannical rule sparked from the agonizing, torturous fires of ignorance and egocentrism, prevailed against the incessant degradation of society's superiors, . . .a man's world"(Klosowski 4). As a result of Celie's environment she never get's a fair opportunity to self-discover until she gets away from her surroundings. The society in which she lived forced her to ... the presence of the other women in the novel. Celie undergoes several changes brought about by her contact with other people and a change of surrounding. Since Celie has many misconceptions of herself and her world due to her upbringing of pain and mistreatment, and her ignorance of a better world. Her image of herself and her own potential were very low. The story of Celie's growth and self-discovery is the main theme in the novel. which she achieved through her own commitment ...
- 5457: Bless Me Ultima 2
- ... start to question that which used to be unquestionable. Bless Me, Ultima is a novel by Rudolfo Anaya about a young Chicano boy, Antonio Juan Marez y Luna, who is growing up and seeing the world for how cruel it really is. A wise old curandera, or faith healer, Ultima, arrives just before Tony receives his first glimpse into the world of men. Ultima gives Tony spiritual healing throughout the book, as well as advice to keep him in harmony with nature and his spirit. The more Tony sees of death in the little town of ... boys witness acts of sin and commit a few acts themselves. Tony has witnessed sin but he is not a man because he has not committed any sins or seen enough to really understand the world he is living in. Tony is taught that, It was a sin to grow up and be a man. (31), by listening to his mother, and realizes that one day he would be grown ...
- 5458: Agamemnon
- ... the famous Greek tragedy writer, Aeschylus. Agamemnon is a story of justice and revenge. The story takes place in a city called Argos. It starts with Agamemnon, the king of Argos, away at the Trojan War. The city is eagerly awaiting the news of their king’s welfare and the outcome of the war. Watchmen are posted in the city, watching for the beacon that would report the capture of Troy and Agamemnon’s return. Beacons are set up from Troy to Argos; when one beacon is lit, the ... gathered an army, led by Agamemnon, to attack Troy and retrieve Helen. Most important about the chorus’s speech is their mention of Agamemnon sacrificing his daughter, Iphigenia, in order to be able to wage war on Troy. They tell how she was sacrificed despite her cries, all for a wind that would take them to war. Clytemnestra then tells the chorus about the defeat of Troy and Agamemnon returning ...
- 5459: 3 Billion Dollar Screams
- ... the fall. Universal’s parent company, Seagram, invested billions in hopes of attracting larger crowds, drawing larger profits, and providing an all around, one-stop, high quality vacation experience that can compete with neighboring Disney World. Universal Studios Islands of Adventure theme park represents a $2.7 billion investment that marketing execs hope will draw larger crowds away from their number one competitor whose name says it all: Walt Disney World. The average vacation to Orlando lasts only five days. Universal is gambling that since that average is not predicted to rise, with ‘Islands’ it will appeal to a larger customer base, as well attract potential ... lack of guest accommodations, one of it’s past drawbacks. The City Walk features a gallery of restaurants and nightclubs, much like that of Downtown Disney. And for added convenience, Universal Studios Escape features the world’s largest parking garage, with 22,000 spaces, which beats out Disney’s 5 minute tram method of conveying guests to and from their vehicles in the far off parking lots. The involvement of ...
- 5460: Henry V
- ... his life of crime and loving prostitutes and his father taking the throne from the true King by killing him, but he proves himself by being able to bring together a nation and win a war without true training as king. The most prominent time in King Henry's ruling where is exhibits his abilities and experiences is during Act 3 Scene 1, lines 1-36. Henry is rousing his men ... of battle, and yet have seized the upperhand giving them the advantage that they needed, and Henry needed to confirm his words of passion and authority. The scene is placed within the beginning of the war. Henry has been told that some land in France is rightfully his and the Dauphin has disgraced Henry by sending tennis balls instead. Henry wages war against France to receive the land. This is where his ability breaks free and shows his eminence of power to his soldiers. Not only is this Henry's beginning to turning into a true ...
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