Zora Neale Hurston was a well-known and admired writer and anthropologist. Hurstonâs novels, short stories, and plays oftentimes depicted African American life in the South. Hurston influenced many writers, forever cementing her place in history as one of the leading female writers of the 20th century. Zora Neale Hurston was born in Notasulga, Alabama on January 15, 1891. Throughout her life, Hurston dedicated herself to promoting and studying black culture. She traveled to both Haiti and Jamaica to study the...
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Jane Austen was an English novelist at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. She wrote famous novels like Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Pride and Prejudice (1813 ). This extract is the beginning of chapter one ( volume 1) from the novel Emma written by Jane Austen and published anonymously in December 1815. Sir Walter Scott considered this book as heralding a new genre of novel (more realistic). At the time, this book had...
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S.E. Hinton wrote the novel The Outsiders, which is realistic fiction. It shows key events demonstrating the respect Dally deserves. Some might think that Dally doesnât deserve respect for the way he treats people, but he acts this way because he came from a neglectful family and wasnât shown love. One place this is seen is when Johnny and Ponyboy killed Bob and they were on the run. They went to Buck Merrilâs place and found Dally, they explained to...
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Sirens, synonymous with their seductive and tempting voices in Greek mythology, which bewitch men causing their deaths, is one archetype intertextually present in both O Brother Where Art Thou and Homerâs Odyssey which the film is loosely based on. Through strategic employment of diegetic sound, the careful and thought-provoking composition of the mise-e-scene, and numerous camera shots, the archetype is introduced, with the scene being a direct allusion to an important plot twist in Homerâs Odyssey. Apart from the brilliant...
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If I've got a ticket in my hand, I would go to Thailand. I would be there for about two weeks. I would go to Thailand because I want to help improve the treatment of elephants. I would go to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary in Thalang, Thailand. I would also want to go sightseeing like at the Ayutthaya Historical Park and Railay Bay for the peaceful scenery. Another thing I would also visit is the floating market to get a different...
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The use of seatbelts by passengers and drivers while traveling is still a somewhat controversial issue. As for me, I am absolutely convinced that the non-use of seatbelts by these road users should be illegal. First of all, not wearing seatbelts should be prohibited everywhere because wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of death when in a car crash by 45% and reduces the risk of serious injury by 50%. According to statistics, the death toll worldwide in 2017 from...
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Truth and kindness, bothering people? Yes! It is true. Have you ever seen people who are making videos of someone being beaten? Those people are bothered by the truth and avoid doing kindness. Once Mother Teresa said, and I quote, âIt is a kindly act to assist the fallenâ. This quote tells us that we must do kindness to spread it, even when we are cursed by society. A great example that can be taken is Hazrat Muhammad. He is...
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âTo be negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the timeâ, is a well-known quote by African-American novelist, playwright, and activist, James Baldwin. James Baldwin was a man whose upbringing, consciousness, and talent in writing put him on the path to becoming one of the best writers of the twentieth century. James Baldwin was a pillar of political activism. Ironically, despite the Civil Rights movement being known and led with...
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History repeats itself. While many people tend to disagree with this saying, others, including myself, firmly agree with it. Looking back at past events, whether they were political, economic, cultural, or even religious, it can be seen that very similar situations are happening nowadays, if not identical. These events work in cycles, and in this essay, I will use an example that will vividly elaborate on my point of view. Throughout history, many groups of people have been oppressed for...
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At the right time, a flap of a butterfly wing can create a hurricane. People would oversee the power of the insignificant flap, but the destruction it would cause would leave people shocked. This idea is also represented in the novel 'Everything I Never Told You' by talking about how even the smallest detail can impact the final ending. Celeste Ng sets the setting in Ohio, where a Chinese-American family lives. The community does not see nor treat them as...
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Teenage Pregnancy is one of our greatest troubles no longer fully in our community but moreover in our u. s. itself. Teenage Pregnancy is termed for these ladies who become pregnant at the age of 18 or under. Based on the history of previous discoveries about teenagers being pregnant it shows that more early life is active in sexual interest the reason the variety of pregnancies is increasing inversely with their age. There are many health troubles associated with this...
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Is social networking a benefit to society? Many consider these to be an accurate statement. Social networking means to browse through the internet for general interactions with people. I believe social media is not a benefit to society, because it credits lies and allows them to spread faster than the truth, develops a space for laziness, and makes it easier for bad people to acquire your personal information and use it against you. Social networking enables the spread of lies...
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Since the beginning of television in the 1940s, it has played a major role in marketing, commercials, and most intensivelyâmost controversiallyâ in presidential elections. Since 1960, presidents discussing their political ideology is not a guarantee for presidential victory, rather it is character, demeanor, presentability, and more than determining the verdict. This is all facilitated by media outlets. However, as the media has played a critical role in providing information and exposing corruption, the magnitude of manipulating information, introducing beauty standards,...
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The way social media curves our day-to-day lives is really alarming. Our generation is relying too much on social media platforms, and as a result, we cannot distinguish between what's right and wrong. Social media has made us Americans too gullible, which in turn makes us an easy target for fake news. The use of social media in politics, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, has drastically changed how Americans view political parties. I would be lying if I said social...
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To be able to change the behavior of anyone or anything would be such an amazing experience and would personally benefit me greatly. I would use operant conditioning to change my pet dogâs behavior. He insists on using the bathroom inside after being walked for a long time, he also chews anything he can get his mouth on and he bites at peopleâs ankles like heâs still a puppy. This behavior is quite annoying and if I could change it...
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I took this picture because this was one of the most amazing sunsets I've ever been able to witness. Have you ever noticed that you have that one thing that makes you feel warm inside and for that moment, life is good? For me, that thing is the sunset. The sunset has always been there no matter what, it is my peace and comfort. We all appreciate different things in life, but the sunset makes you value the little things...
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Most people believe that optimism and pessimism are the opposite of each other, but they're really not. They are actually two distinct ways of viewing the same situation. Optimism is often defined as âexpecting the bestâ and is strongly correlated with happiness. Some people think optimism is just a state of mind, or that it can be learned. Others believe that optimism is a personality trait, like introversion or extroversion. And still, others think that optimism canât be learned at...
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In this essay, I would first start by introducing the essay and defining what parenting style encompasses. I would explain the importance of a good parenting style by referencing to the impact of the child, in both a positive and negative manner. With this, I mean in what ways a child can grow to become if the child grows up with either a bad or a good parenting style. After a brief explanation on the topic, I would explain what...
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Introduction: Do the benefits of space exploration outweigh the risks? Many people believe they do, with the help of space exploration, we can employ the unemployed, boost our economy, and give us somewhere to go if Earth cannot support life any longer. One of the many places in the universe that we could go to is Mars. More Jobs: NASA is constantly looking for programmers, technicians, and builders. According to Google Jobs, there are 56 open different positions that different...
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Integrity is a huge part of being a successful business owner, not just in terms of holding true to your values and principles but also in regard to the day-to-day operation of your company. It isnât only about being honest, itâs about dealing with all aspects of life with a level of honor and honesty that inspires those around you to do the same. If you have integrity, it will show through in everything you do â from how you...
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Professionalism is a key skill required in individuals in the corporate field. In terms of my university studies, I hope to culture the core skills required of me to be a better professional and pharmacist in the future. Demonstrating and practicing these skills during my higher education will be difficult but rewarding for my future endeavors as a practicing pharmacist. Professionalism has many different definitions that are influenced by the various interpretations, as it is directly affected by individual contexts....
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An individualâs dependence on the use of plastic grows stronger as each year passes, resulting in a massive quantity of detritus being discarded in oceans. Although plastic may be the most versatile material with favorable qualities (mechanical resistance, durability, etc), it has created serious environmental issues that keep snowballing due to its non-biodegradable properties as it takes thousands of years to decompose. With its exponential production and negligence towards recycling and waste management, millions of plastic waste are carried and...
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'Black Lives Matter is a movement that was brought to light around 2013 after a man was acquitted after murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was African American. Many believed that the trial decision was based on the fact that Martin was Black and this sparked the Black Lives Matter Campaign, highlighting the racial inequality in the USA. Since the beginning of this movement, it has grown internationally and protests are held in the name of this movement after instances where...
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I wake, panting for breath. Nightmares, again. Of course, itâs the day of the culling. At least this is the last one. My last day of torture, if I make it that is. Iâve managed so far, I have to make it through now. I check my alarm, 5:00 am. 4 more hours until the scariest moment of my life. One of many. At 8:00 a.m., I go outside. The streets are so quiet, you could hear a pin drop....
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When someone says, âI love you,â or âI am loyal,â which do you think has a bigger impact? Love or loyalty. According to Google, love is an intense feeling of deep affection, while loyalty is defined as giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. Now, according to these definitions, love and loyalty are two completely different things. However, the two have quite a few things in common. Love is basically a feeling when...
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Merchant of Venice: Friendship Thesis Statement: Shakespeare portrays many forms of love in Merchant of Venice such as the friendship between Antonio and Bassanio, which grows and becomes stronger as the play continues. Since Bassanio is such good friends with Antonio, he feels comfortable asking him for money, and he needs it for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that he has a debt he needs to pay. Secondly, he wants to see Portia, but he doesnât have...
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Escape From Aleppo is told through the eyes of a 14-year-old girl named Nadia who is trying to find her way to her family through the war-torn streets of Aleppo, Syria. Nadia was living with her mother, brothers, and aunts when their house was hit by a shrapnel bomb called a âCarmella.â Everyone except Nadia made it out of the ruined house safe before the bomb hit, and Nadia had hidden under a car to escape the explosion. She was...
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Ottâs argument is that young Americans lack patriotism and dedication to the common cause and should be required to serve on years of unpaid work, benefitting the country. Although I agree with Ottâs position on the shortcomings of young Americans. I disagree that one year of unpaid service is necessary. Rather, mandatory community service should be limited to a month, or pay the students for work in the time given. An example of why I disagree with Ottâs argument that...
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The attributes of gender roles formed by society have always held a strong influence over everyone. Based on these standards, it is expected for women to stay at home and handle all of the house chores, as well as be emotionally, physically, and financially dependent on their husbands. This expectation is heavily followed by the world at large and is reflected in many famous literary works, such as âLike Water for Chocolateâ by Laura Esquivel or âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ by...
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Introduction Background investigators are pivotal in safeguarding national security, meticulously verifying information and ensuring the trustworthiness of individuals with access to sensitive data. My interest in this career is driven by a commitment to uphold security standards and a fascination with the investigative process, combining research skills with a keen sense of responsibility. Role and Importance in National Security Background investigators shoulder the critical responsibility of verifying the backgrounds of individuals applying for federal employment, military service, or requiring security...
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