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- 8081: Alan Turing
- ... as a graduate at Princeton University, and obtained his Ph.D thesis through work that extended his original ideas, Ordinal Logic. When he returned to England in 1938, he was called on the outbreak of World War II, to serve at the Government Code and Cypher School. It was there that Turing was able to crack the German Enigma code, an effort which was central in the defeat of Nazi Germany. Yet ...
- 8082: Hamlet - Revenge Was Not An Ac
- ... and sends two courtiers, Cornelius and Voltemand, to Norway in hopes of convincing the new King of Norway, Fortinbras’ uncle, to prevent the attack. Upon hearing the message, Fortinbras’ uncle vetoes Fortinbras’ plan to wage war on Denmark. However, he encourages Fortinbras “to employ his anger, against the Polack” in order to vent his rage (II.ii.74-75). After taking the advice of his uncle, Fortinbras additionally “makes vow before ... soliloquy, he says, “Thus conscience does make cowards of us all” (III.i.83). By conscience, Hamlet is referring to looking into his mind and feelings. Hamlet is saying his conscience is in turmoil; his world is falling apart. Although he fears the consequences of murdering Claudius it seems like he feels obligated by guilt to continue with his plan. Because of the responsibility his father placed upon him, Hamlet is ...
- 8083: 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 ...
- 8084: 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 " ...
- 8085: Elvis Presley
- ... Elvis Aaron Presley was born to parents Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Presley in a two-room house located in Tupelo, Mississippi. Little did anyone know that this little boy would forever change the world of music and entertainment. Although this was a happy occasion for both of them, it was also a very sad one, too. Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn just a ... of United States pop-culture. He inspired countless musical artists. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions. He demonstrated humility and human kindness throughout his life. Known in the world by his first name, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important cultural figures of the twentieth century. So many people loved him, and he was an inspiration to many. IV. Comparison to an ... of his own. If he were to be compared to anyone in the spotlight today it would probably be someone like Garth Brooks. Garth Brooks is a country singer with thousands of fans around the world. Like Elvis, he has sold millions of records worldwide. Garth is in the music industry just like Elvis was. Although Garth is very popular, he cannot compare to the popularity of Presley. Presley still ...
- 8086: Sherlock Holmes
- ... Doyle himself did not even think that the Sherlock Holmes stories were good literature, but as he found out, people were not interested in the quality of his writing but rather being entertained by the world's most famous detective. Holmes was created in March 1886 but was not introduced to the public until November 1887 due to lack of funding for his stories. He first appeared in 'A Study of ... looking for a figure of hope and inspiration. The selection criteria were short: Someone who always got his man. The only one who fitted this description was Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes was not only the world's greatest detective, but he also lived in London. He was someone close to home and a man well steeped in Victorian traditions. Holmes was just like any other Englishman at the time. He read ... crime solving but a new logic. The logic of looking for clues and associating them with the most likely source. Knowledge was for the first time becoming power. Holmes life has spanned six reigns, two world wars and almost a total social change in the country that he was born in. Holmes himself sums up his own life best in his last book "His last Bow," "You are the one ...
- 8087: Abigail Adams
- ... the Congress called at Philadelphia to try and unite the colonies against Great Britain s plan to punish Boston and Massachusetts. Though her sons would not be of military age for another decade, Abigail dreaded war, in which only God knew what would happen. When the shots at Lexington and Concorde were fired, John was again off to the Congress and cautioned Abigail that she should fly to the woods with the children if the British attacked Boston. Abigail prayed for the war and on June 17 John Quincy and Abigail went to Bunker Hill and watched the roar of the cannons and saw the flames of burning Charleston atop of Penn s Hill near where they lived ... Soon they learned of the British losses and how greater they were, herself Mrs. Delegate because she was the wife of a Revolutionary leader. Abigail continued to keep in tact with her husband throughout the war. She also but Abigail knew someone named Dr. Warren who died. He helped John Quincy from the loss of his finger. Abigail wrote many letters to her husband and it became a way of ...
- 8088: Symbolism in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird
- ... you'll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Bluejays are viewed as the bullies of the bird world. They are very loud, territorial, and aggressive. The bluejays represent the prejudice "bullies" of Maycomb County, such as, Bob Ewell. Mockingbirds are innocent, and all they do is sing beautiful songs. They would not harm ... and would never harm anyone. The mockingbird also symbolizes Boo Radley, since he is innocent, and would never harm anyone. He just stays inside because he does not want to face the corrupt and prejudice world outside. Atticus does, indeed, represent a hero in this novel. He is rational and impartial, in a world that is senseless, emotional, and prejudice. Symbolism is, indeed, used extensively by Harper Lee in her timeless classic, To Kill A Mockingbird. The symbolism reveals the prejudice and narrow-mindedness of the common citizens ...
- 8089: Izzy saves the Olympics
- ... the Olympics Hi! I'm Izzy! I want to tell you about a real cool adventure I just went through. I had to keep that mean Professor Weirdo from taking the Olympics away from the world with his new invention the "Super Sucker". Oh, let me get on with the story. Here it goes! One day, while I was watching the Olympics swimming events on the television, something weird happened. On ... the back of his head. It was some plans! Professor Weirdo was planning to suck all of the Olympic spirit out of the people of Torch and the people of the whole rest of the world! I couldn't let that happen. When he wasn't looking, I ran inside his ship. There was a big shinny metel thing in the back. It was the Super Sucker! I had to do ... that those wires I cut did some good. The machine backfired on the ship. It blasted off way far off from Earth. Nobody has seen Professor since. Well, that was a long day. Saving the world can be pretty tiring, if you now what I mean! Well, that's all for now! Got to rest up for tommorrow. The evil professor might just find his way back to Earth! You ...
- 8090: Symbolism in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird
- ... you'll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Bluejays are viewed as the bullies of the bird world. They are very loud, territorial, and aggressive. The bluejays represent the prejudice "bullies" of Maycomb County, such as, Bob Ewell. Mockingbirds are innocent, and all they do is sing beautiful songs. They would not harm ... and would never harm anyone. The mockingbird also symbolizes Boo Radley, since he is innocent, and would never harm anyone. He just stays inside because he does not want to face the corrupt and prejudice world outside. Atticus does, indeed, represent a hero in this novel. He is rational and impartial, in a world that is senseless, emotional, and prejudice. Symbolism is, indeed, used extensively by Harper Lee in her timeless classic, To Kill A Mockingbird. The symbolism reveals the prejudice and narrow-mindedness of the common citizens ...
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