“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us” (Golding, 89). In the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding, a group of schoolboys fights to the death to escape their fear of themselves. Golding uses the scene where Simon is murdered to show how fear can dehumanize a man. Throughout the novel fear becomes a much bigger idea than just being frightened, by the savage acts of schoolboys. In this scene, Piggy and Ralph are given the choice...
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In the article ‘A List of the Reasons Cited against Gun Control and an Effort to Think Them Through’ by Tanushree Ghosh, the idea that creating stricter gun laws is the solution to the problem is assessed. A multitude of reasons are given behind this statement. However, it is mentioned that criminals will find a way to get ahold of their weapon of choice no matter what laws are in place because they are criminals and that is what they...
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Meteorology as a branch of Earth science has a multitude of categories in which scientists research, but a simplified definition would describe meteorology as the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. According to Nationalgeographic.org, use scientific principles to observe, explain, and forecast our weather. Research can vary from climate modeling, remote sensing, air quality, atmospheric physics, and climate change, but the focus is normally on atmospheric research or operational weather forecasting. To research, meteorologists...
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Shakespeare's tragicomedy 'Hamlet' is notable for only two female characters, both of whom are closely related to Hamlet as the protagonist: Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and matriarch of the play, and Ophelia, Hamlet's younger love. In this essay, the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude will be explored in relation to the Freudian Oedipus complex. Hamlet’s toxic relationship with his mother can be viewed as being Freudian, specifically in relation to the Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex is a stage that Freud...
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Children need order and rules, and someone to enforce those rules. When no adults are present to enforce these rules, there has to be a leader. Who is the best leader? In ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding, British schoolboys were going to Australia for safety because of the war. When their plane crashed and they were stranded on a deserted island with no adults, they fought to keep their sanity and be civil and survive. What qualities make...
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I believe my current skill set and traits would be perfect for this position as a Mod at Soro’s. To begin, I possess the skill of being very hard-working and determined. I always try to do everything to the best I possibly can, I will never give up until I'm positive that the outcome is what I expected and better. That's a trait I can proudly say about myself and I will always stand by it! Secondly, I am very...
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McCandless Awe-inspiring or Foolish Throughout the book Into, The Wild Chris McCandless is known to be a wacko reckless idiot and is also known to be courageous and heroic. However, does a courageous person go out into the wilderness knowing that the outcome will be fatal? People viewed him from different perspectives and also have a broad range of opinions of this young man. Some deemed him to be incredibly dim-witted or a man that simply just followed his heart....
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Othello is the play’s central character and hero. He is a Moor and general of the armies in Venice. Othello takes place in Venice and Cyprus. Iago is Othello’s ancient flagbearer and the villain of the play. Cassio is a young lieutenant and inexperienced soldier. Cassio’s high position is disliked by Iago. Desdemona is the daughter of Venetian senator Brabantio and Othello’s wife. Emelia is Iago’s wife and Desdemona's attendant. Othello and Desdemona get married and try to build a...
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The article, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” written by Nicholas Carr contains a wide range of rhetorical appeals as well as a friendly tone that draws the reader into Carr’s message of the hindrance the internet is to our intelligence. His use of these tools helps support his article given that rhetorical appeals and his voice bring an elevated level to his writing to connect with the reader. Carr’s opening paragraph is an appeal to pathos, as he uses a...
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Dissociative Identity Disorder in ‘Fight Club’ What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? It is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individual’s behavior, accompanied by the inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. The main causes of this disease are dissociation, traumatic experiences, especially severe childhood abuse. The patient creates another personality that did not suffer from abuse as...
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Trash is one of the world's biggest unsolvable problems, there is just too much garbage and it’s slowly killing our planet. In Edward Humes’ book Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash, he states “Americans make more trash than anyone else on the planet, throwing away about 7.1 pounds per person per day, 365 days a year.” (Humes 5). People in America are the biggest contributors to the Earth’s overflowing amount of garbage. Without solution, trash will take over the...
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The most defining factor of my schooling so far is my community involvement through two of the most significant charity associations in Hong Kong – the Hong Kong Joint School Volunteering Association (JSVA) and the Hing Kong Lion Club. Such extensive social work gave me many excellent opportunities to have meaningful interactions with the different factions within my community. Each faction holds its unique identity based on religion, social status, profession, or even family background. In an attempt to connect...
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I was the first among my friends and neighbors to get a computer around the age of 10. I can recall the glee and childish exuberance surrounding every aspect of my being on that morning my mother arrived from England. I was just elated seeing the Hewlett parked logo at boot up, then the black screen with white lettering long before I knew it was called dos loaded. This was my first experience with anything called computing and from day...
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The United States has varied opinions on the question of the minimum wage at both federal and state levels. Legislatures and workers are all keen on the decade-long quest to have wages raised. Significant amounts of workers prefer wages as high as $15 per hour (twice the wage floor of $7.5 per hour). Such a wage floor help regulate the labor market, giving workers and employers a fairground for operation. Without a minimum wage, employers may take advantage of employees,...
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I woke up on a hard cold wooden floor, body stiffened, however, it was as comfortable as I’ll be until the movers arrive with my bed. What felt like a nightmare is suddenly coming true. I hear nothing but birds chirping and cicadas, dancing around in the trees, which gave me an unfamiliar feeling. I incessantly begged my parents to stay, but we moved nevertheless. I always preferred the familiarity of an environment, and I wasn’t ready to leave my...
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‘What do you want to do when you leave school?’ – a question that filled me with a sense of dread and uncertainty at the age of seventeen. After completing a degree in Fashion and going straight into an office-based environment, I felt a lack of motivation and morale, and I knew something was missing. The enthusiasm I feel towards children's physical and emotional development has driven me to fulfill my passion where I can have a positive impact on...
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Poetic and lyrical compositions often employ the use of a variety of techniques to communicate their core themes and messages to the audience. In this case, the pastoral poem of ‘The Passionate Shepherd to His Love’ by Christopher Marlowe holds a close correlation to a contemporary song by Billy Joel named ‘Only the Good Die Young’, where both of the pieces revolve around love and affection in which the authors profess romantic ideals to their beloved. In particular, the song...
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Social class is a prominent theme in ‘The Great Gatsby’. F. Scott Fitzgerald represented the upper class, middle class, and lower class of people in the 1920s era, he always separated the rich into two groups: old money and new money. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, Fitzgerald uses the characters to show the conflict among the high, middle, and low social classes. First, Fitzgerald showed the conflict between the upper class, Gatsby vs. Tom. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, the upper class...
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Do you still believe in flying, invincible, and brave heroes? Even if you don’t believe in heroes with superpowers, there will always be a hero in all of us. The world is full of heroes, but we just haven’t realized it yet. Anyone can be a hero. You don’t need a fancy costume, a long cape, or braveness All you need is to believe in yourself that you can make the world a better place. In fact, many ordinary people...
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In the video ‘Tough Guise 2’, Jackson Katz explains the violent masculinity in domestic violence, video games, movies, manhood, and media. He also argues that men are not violent as most people think. In today’s world, men and young boys are taught to ‘man up’ and act tough. Violence is a man's issue, therefore, men are taught by people who show them what it means to be a tough man. The majority of the violence is caused by men because...
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Considering Napoleon in the light of French history, the debate about who he was after all – a tyrant or a hero – is more relevant than ever. Contrary to what most people think of him as a tyrant, I see him as a hero. I believe that Napoleon was a national hero and was a big success for France mainly because he was brilliant, was a good general, and was always learning. One element of Napoleon's character was his...
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The book ‘‘They Take Our Jobs!’: And 20 Other Myths about Immigration’ written by Aviva Chomsky highlights the widespread myths and beliefs about immigration and immigrants. Throughout the book, Chomsky challenges the biased assumptions that increase the misinformed claims about immigrants, radically altering the notions of citizenship, stereotypes, the law, discrimination, and US history. As she quotes, “Immigrants are blamed for a host of social ills and compared unfavorably to generations of immigrants…a lot of our assumptions and opinions about...
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What makes the idea of transitioning to college so intense? For starters, a transition is defined as “an event or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles”. The transition from high school to college is undoubtedly a very changing time for the lives of many young individuals. This is a huge step into the real world for most people. It is the beginning of newfound freedom that none of them ever experienced. My transition into college has...
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Have you ever wondered what a true hero is, or what characteristics make a true hero? A true hero is someone who exhibits all or most of the following qualities – bravery, courage, determination unconditional love. A true hero will beyond the call of duty to help someone in need. Heroes are courageous because they act even when they are afraid, they are selfless and act without concern for themselves, and they are determined to do what is right. The...
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Deception is defined as an act of misleading or concealing the truth. It can occur in everyday life, where even the most honest people turn to deceitful ways to gain advantages and maintain their self-image. On the contrary, deceit can be utilized to protect our loved ones. As it is morally wrong, once revealed, one’s deception can have detrimental consequences as it can lead to distrust and guilt. In William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, the constant theme of deception drives the plot,...
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You may ask yourself ‘Why are people the way they are?’ after reading this drama. I know I certainly did after finishing both the book and the movie. It was quite heartbreaking to read about the beating of a human being just because some people didn’t agree with his sexual preferences. I personally find that to be completely disgusting and uncalled for. I never knew about the town of Laramie until after reading this story. It was an eye-opener for...
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The necessity of vitamin C consumption cannot be overstated, as it is unable to be manufactured in the human body, while still being required for good health. Vitamin C is a nutrient that can be obtained from food. Vitamin C is found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, oranges, kiwis, broccoli, kale, and spinach. Vitamins are essential for body tissues and cell repair, immune system development, enzymatic manufacture of specific neurotransmitters, and collagen production. The...
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The class had to read the book ‘The Giver’ written by Lois Lowry and published originally in 1993. The book had themes associated such as the importance of memory to humans, power, rights, responsibilities, dystopian societies, and more. However, the author made connections with all themes in the novel, and the question that connects the themes of power and responsibility is: how does the author explore the idea that with great power comes great responsibility? There are many ways that...
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'I have decided to stick with love, hate is too great a burden to bear', said the legend Martin Luther King Jr. He was an inspirational social rights activist and the leader of the American civil rights movement who is remembered proudly to this day. King showed courage because of his dream to make everybody equal, and he influenced others to speak up for themselves. He made a change for racial equality that has helped everyone’s rights, not only in...
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To be a citizen means you have your say and are part of making your community how it is. We all have rights and responsibilities, even just being in the state, such as the simple laws like 'Don't steal' or 'Don't go through a red light', those very simple yet recognizable laws that shape our nation. Being inside but not apart has its perks, can't be forced to choose and judge, such as being a permanent resident in Australia, you...
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