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- 7981: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: An Analysis
- The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: An Analysis The main characters in this story are Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. During a war in London they were sent to a professor's house outside London. Lucy, while exploring with her brothers and sister, found a secret passage through the wardrobe to Naria,a secret world. In Naria there are other characters. One of them is the White Witch,also known as the Queen of Naria, who was like a tyrant. If anyone disobeyed her she turned them to stone. Another ...
- 7982: The Hobbit: A Review
- ... woods). It is hard to believe that the characters can exist in reality since they cannot, and they are not supposed to since it is a fantasy book. Setting The story occurs in the imaginary world—Middle-earth—created by the author, it is appropriate since creatures that are found in the book (e.g., goblins and dwarves) do not exist in our world. Since the story happens in many places over Middle-earth the author gives a deep description only in places where important things to the plot happen but in other places he gives a more general ... occur. It starts at the spring and ends in about the same time the year after. Parts of the story take place in every time of the day (and night). The mood is of fantasy world, where everything (like magic and huge treasures) can appear and happen. The words used in the book are not very complicated, but there are some words that are not longer in use, or used ...
- 7983: Nies Bohr
- ... Thomson and Ernest Rutherfurd. He returned to Copenhagen in 1916 as a professor at the university. He became the director of the university's Institute for Theoretical Physics in 1920, to which he attracted many world-renowned physicist. In 1922, he won the Nobel Prize for his work on the atomic structure. When he visited the United States in 1939, he brought the knowledge that the German scientists were successful in ... background, and went to Los Alamos, North Mexico, were he helped scientist who were working on the first atomic bomb. Before he left, he dissolved his golden Nobel medal in acid. In 1945, after the war was over, he returned to his country, and precipitated the gold from acid and recast the medal. Bohr worked very hard on the peaceful uses of atomic energy and organized the first Atoms for Peace ...
- 7984: Eleanor Roosevelt
- ... the human race into one vast equalized family, and did a good job at it. All of Eleanor s motivation to accomplish her tasks came from her childhood. As a child, she would travel the world with her father and meet different people. When she met these people, she would try to see how they think and feel. Her experiences led her to feel compassion for everybody no matter what their ... helped her strive to get the rights all people should have, including the right to live in peace. Her strength and courage motivated her to do what is right. Because of her attentiveness of the world around her, Eleanor could achieve her goals and accomplish her tasks. To sum it all up, Eleanor made great contributions to the society of humankind. She succeeded in life as a person and as a ... women, Jews, and Negroes were just some of the many things she believed in and worked for. With more equality between the different kinds of people, there can be more peace and happiness in the world without all the discrimination. Her accomplishments brought about increased unity in people, which was what she did to benefit mankind. All of her experiences and determination motivated her to do what she did, and ...
- 7985: Sherwood Anderson Life And Inf
- ... because he needed to work for his family and bring in more income than his mother and two brothers were making. Anderson worked as a laborer in 1896- 1898, then served in the Spanish American War. He attended Wittenburg Academy in Springfield, Ohio, in 1900, then went to Chicago. In Chicago he worked at a produce warehouse, and when he was in his teens he began working as an editor for ... is, in my opinion, the best example to support my thesis. The story is told from a child's point of view. He tells how he sees his parents trying to make it in the world and their unsuccessful attempts at making money. His father starts by trying to start a chicken farm. He does not have any luck and decides to pack up the family's few belongings and head ...
- 7986: The History of Basketball
- ... in the 1970's things really started to change. The television camera fins the game of basketball and loves it. Television gives gifted athletes a chance to showcase their various talents to everyone around the world. Many players and teams have their own styles that change how the game is played and make it easier for others to play. Frank Luisetti's one handed shot revolutionized shooting in 1936. His shot ... into the hoop. Watching these players is like watching a ballet between a person and a ball who know each others exact moves and where one goes, the other loyally follows. Kids all over the world are drawn to these players and attempt to copy their moves and skills. These guards style of play proves that fans will flock to the exciting player of a losing team, as much as they ... up a ball and also made the game as popular as it is in modern times. It would be nice if Dr. Naismith were alive today to witness how his own game has changed the world everyone lives in today.
- 7987: Existentialism
- ... view a situation as immoral, existentialism maintains that only those involved can determine morality. Existential novels and short stories include themes of moral individualism, freedom of choice, and responsibility, as well as alienation from the world, The Stranger, by Albert Camus, incorporated subjects of existentialism. In this novel, the protagonist Mersault finds himself alienated from the world. Franz Kafka, another existential writer, expressed his views in the short story' The Metamorphosis." In this tale, the hero, a hardworking insurance agent, awakens to discover that he has turned into an enormo us insect, four feet in length. He recognizes his familial rejection as he is left to die alone (Kafka). Many Existentialists focus on an absurd nightmare of the world and life. Dostoyevsky, a Nineteenth-Century Russian Existential novelist, mentioned through one of his characters: 'We must love life more than the meaning of it" (E3dstentialism). After all, Existentialists maintain that life is lacking ...
- 7988: Professional Wrestling
- ... the “eye-candy” of Baywatch. I am going to tell you some of todays biggest stars and give you a little background on them. One of the most entertaining people in professional wrestling is current world champion Goldberg. Goldberg grew up as a doctors son in Oklahoma with his two brothers. Goldberg was even an imposing future at a young age as he was a bouncer in a bar at age ... spears the opponent in the stomach much like a NFL linebacker into a quarterback. Another one of today’s rising stars is Diamond Dallas Page. DDP as he is known will challenge Goldberg for his World Championship soon. DDP is known for his signature move- The Diamond Cutter. Another of the crowd favorites in professional Wrestling is Sting. Sting is a mysterious man who always has his face painted and wears ... person has a unique identity or move or costume that makes them stand out. Professional wrestling is not just an American phenomenon, either. Professional wrestling, be it WCW or WWF, is broadcast all over the world in many different languages. The second most popular language besides English is spanish. In many Spanish speaking countries, where boxing was once king, WCW and WWF matches are televised with spanish announcers, and radio ...
- 7989: The Cherokee Indians
- ... concerning farming, lawmaking, and disputes between individuals, families, or clans. He also played a large role in religious ceremonies. The Red Chief gave advice concerning warfare. One such decision was choosing who would be the War Woman, an honored woman chosen to accompany braves on their war parties. The War Woman did not fight, but helped feed the men, offered them council, and decided which prisoners would live or die. The Red Chief was also in charge of the lacrosse games which were called " ...
- 7990: Jane Addams
- ... of 2000 per hour” (Kittredge 105). This showed how powerful this woman was to the lives of many in the American Society. In conclusion, this woman was a pioneer to the wealthy all over the world. Her message was to reach out and help someone who is in need of your help. Although this happened decades ago, the message is still clear in the world today. Many of us should look at the life of this woman and see how we could apply it to everyday life. If everyone exerted as much compassion as this woman did than the world would be a much better place.
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