Henry David Thoreau (1815-62) was an American writer and philosopher with a strong belief in independence and self-reliance. His opposition to the interference of government with the life of the individual has led to suggestions that he was a proto-anarchist, though in truth Thoreau favoured a reduction in government rather than its absence altogether. His …
It would be fair to state that Billy Pilgrim is one of literature’s most unlikely antiwar heroes. When the reader first meets Billy before the war, he is a complacent and unpopular weakling, and as a result, becomes something of a joke among the other soldiers. Billy earns further distain from his military peers when …
Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer, was abandoned at a very young age, something that played a part in the disorder that caused him to become a killer. Understanding Alcala and his motivations is an important way for mental health workers to help others in his situation. The primary factor in Alcala’s …
There are many ways a community may exist without cash, but the two most obvious are through communist-inspired sharing, and a cashless society based on bartering. My essay shows the advantages and disadvantages of both. Despite the fact that a cashless society has some advantages, it is my argument that a cashless society is unworkable. …
In my essay I explain the pros and cons of joining an MBA program. My aim is to both to explain the genuine benefits of having an MBA, and also to chip away at some of the hype that surrounds MBA programs. Some people honestly believe that joining an MBA program will help them reach …
I found the poem “Alone” to be very self-indulgent and the work of a person that is both his own self saboteur, and the work of a person that enjoys the comfort of being miserable. It was hardly a surprise to me, as Edgar Allan Poe did seemingly invent the goth craze that still exists …
The character of Josephine in Melina Marchetta’s 1992 debut novel Looking For Alibrandiis an interesting young girl who is struggling with her identity. She is shown to be a complex person, extremely imaginative yet possessive a quick, fiery temper. Some of this complexity stems from the fact that Josephine finds herself amidst two cultures, Australian …
Published in 1836, Nature is an essay written by American lecturer and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson that lays down the foundation for transcendentalism. Transcendentalism is a now popular belief system that supports a non-traditional appreciation of the importance of nature, suggesting that God can be found in nature as well as a true understanding of …
Today we are more familiar with Oedipus, the mythical Greek King of Thebes, in connection with early 20th century psycho-babble than we are with the man as a historical figure or the question whether or not human beings are free to choose their own destiny. Writer Sophocles presents him as a tragic hero, a man …
Respect is a peculiar word. It is peculiar in the sense that from birth we are taught to have the utmost respect for those around us, but we are never really taught exactly how to have respect for ourselves. My journey towards self respect was one that took on many forms and related to many …
In this essay, there is an analysis of the concepts of success and failure. My hypothesis is that success and failure are human-built and subjective concepts that are changeable to the point of being retroactively altered due to a change in perception. My analysis shows that success and failure are constructed by the mind, and …
The world-wide popularity of author George Raymond Richard Martin’s Game of Thrones series is truly astounding. The bestselling author is being hailed as a modern day J R R Tolkien; awards have been lavished on his creations, both in their book format and in their TV version. What is the secret behind this success? While …
Trying to define what a hero is may be one of the most troubling topics there are because there may not be a right or correct answer. Is it due to circumstance alone or something that people learn? Human nature is not good, but people are taught how to function in civilized society, but few …
Is animal testing science or cruelty? Experimenting on animals has been a subject for debate for decades now, and society still doesn’t seem to have come to a conclusion. According to Humane Society International, more than 100 million innocent beings worldwide die in laboratory tests each year to advance science – or to come up …
At some point in our lives, it would be fair to assume that we have all been to a zoo of some size and capacity. Visiting a zoo with children or friends to view the animals can be a fun and educational day trip, with people being able to experience wildlife from all across the …
For hundreds of years, the prospect of caging animals for the purpose of entertaining visiting members of the human public has been one that has generated much interest and business all over the world. In every single corner of the planet, on ever single continent and in ever single country, there are zoos that charge …
Any high school student can relate the worry and stress of preparing for the SAT or ACT test as a way to gain entrance to college. There are lots of ways to study for these exams and get the highest score possible. But, perhaps a better question is whether or not these tests are actually …
In my essay I argue for the fact that there should be free state funding for education, and I argue that it is not only in the best interest of the people within our country, but that it is in the best interest of a developed country such as ours. My belief is that free …
To me – and most probably to anyone who plays it – basketball is much more than just a hobby, more than a sport, more than a way to stay healthy. Children and adults alike love the game because of the sheer joy and adrenaline rush felt when playing, as well as the feeling of …
Beowulf is a beautiful tale of heroism that inspires the audience to live a heroic life without holding onto illusions and false hopes. No mortal is strong enough to win against death itself, but Beowulf has depicted how the human will can transcend and fight the battle against the worst of human fears. There are …
Air pollution occurs from a variety of sources and driving your car is just one of them. Each time a person chooses their bicycle over their vehicle, it cuts down on the air pollution in your community and town. There are several ways in which biking instead of driving can reduce pollution and once you …
It has now been eighteen months since the United Kingdom took to the polls and voted in favour of an historic, nation changing decision to remove the country from the European Union. After a total of 72.2% of the eligible electorate voted, the result in favour of leaving the EU was a slender majority of …
It is almost an absolute certainty that every individual, at some point in his or her life, has been the victim of bullying. Bullying can manifest in any number of ways and in any number of environments and is not strictly limited to the clichéd stereotype of a defenseless school student and a group of …
Career objectives are increasingly becoming a standard part of any job application and, if produced correctly, can be an effective and impressive way to capture a prospective employer’s attention during the lengthy and somewhat repetitive hiring process. Career objectives are most commonly included at the top of a hopeful employee’s CV and are the very …
The Catcher in the Rye is a coming of age novel written by J.D Salinger. In this novel, the character of the protagonist is an icon for teenage rebellion. This story is being told from Holden’s point of view and how he spent the few days from the end of fall semester to Christmas. Holden …
No matter what country you are a resident of, the hot topic for the majority of politicians in the Western world in 2017 seems to be immigration. The rise in incidences of terrorism around the globe has lead to a spreading of fear amongst the populations of immigration destinations such as France, the United Kingdom …
Introduction In my essay, I explain events during my time at high school that were the cause of uncomfortable feelings in my life. They were not the cause of stress or sadness, but were the cause of thoughts that I could have avoided. Cause – I wish I had not kicked over the tins of …
Violence between groups is often caused by fear and hatred. This may have existed for hundreds of years and have causes that are very deep-rooted. Such situations are not easily resolved, since both sides are deeply conscious of historical grudges and believe that they must fight to preserve their rights. Their differences are greater than …
Though global warming is usually a political issue, the fact is that few people understand how it works because almost nobody is sure how it works. Global warming is such a complex issue that any attempts to simplify it will often lead to scary-but-incorrect conclusions. Most arguments boil down to if human activity is affecting …
The Gia Hypothesis, (also known as Gia Theory or Gia Principle) revolves around the idea that the world exists in a state of relative balance, and when the balance is thrown off, then the planet tries to compensate to redress the balance. Some have taken this to mean that the world is somehow conscious and …
The repercussions and tremors of the Cold War can still be felt in world affairs to this date. Ever since the dissolution of the Russian Federation, the world has become unipolar rather than the old convention of being bi-polar primarily because United States has emerged as the single most powerful Superpower. The duration of the …
David Barksdale was born in 1947 and was one of the first black men to create street gangs that had a modicum of power. Back in those days it was mostly Italians and Irish people that had street gangs, but in Donise David Barksdale‘s short life he become the leader of the Devil’s Disciples, the …
In an age where youth, success, money and fame are more important than ever, playwright Arthur Miller’s work “Death of a Salesman” seems more relevant today than when it was first published in 1949. Did Arthur Miller provide us with a glimpse of the future, a time when the famous “American Way of Life” would …
Depression is a mental illness under the psychological sector “Clinical psychology.” It has a few facets to it, and has numerous causes. It is also known as a mental state that most people undergo at some point in their lives. However, there are some people that get chronic depression, or forms of depression that need …
This essay discusses the concept of kindness in detail and how this phenomenon can be seen in philosophy, religion and literature. Kindness is often regarded as the highest virtue and with good reason. Kindness can be the compassion one feels for the troubled, the love one has for mankind in general, the concern one shows …
Throughout human history, corruption has been a problem. Where there is power, there is someone willing to abuse it and place their own interests before that of society. But what forms does this abuse take? What does it cost us? What can we do about it? Is there such a thing as being free from …
Courage is the act of doing something whilst knowingly putting yourself in danger of some sort or other. The higher the chances of danger and the higher the risks, then the more courage it requires. This is especially true if there is no direct payoff for the person being courageous. Here I show a few …
In my essay, I describe and define what Scarcity means in terms of fundamental economics. I show how it works in the real world and I give examples to better illustrate my point. The most basic form of scarcity is when a group of people does not have the resources needed to survive. They may …
Baseball has been called America’s pastime. It’s a game that epitomizes summertime in the United States. People in every major city flock to the baseball diamond, eat hot dogs and caramel corn and cheer for their home team. Most of us today take baseball for granted without thinking about how it all started. If you’re …
Soccer has a very simple aim. You have to get a football into the opposing team’s goal net. The only thing stopping you is a team of players and the goal keeper. The goal keeper is allowed to handle the ball in the goal area, which means you have to use your wits to get …
Compromising means that both parties give up something in order to get what they want. A good compromise is one that suits all parties. A good compromise may also be defined as a deal that gives the most possible benefit to each party member whilst each undergoes the least amount of loss. It is possible …
As America and the rest of the world begins to try to put together what the next four years are going to look like under the presidency of Donald Trump, lots of different aspects of his life are being explored and discussed, both in personal and professional capacity. Much of the run up to polling …
Both discrimination and prejudice were a common occurrence in the early part of the 1900s and continued for many decades into the 1960s and 1970s. In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, many instances of discrimination and prejudice are evident. In today’s society, the issues, words and situations in the book are horrifying and …
A college graduate with a degree is more likely to make more money than a person without a degree. This is an unmistakable fact because there are some jobs that people simply cannot do without a degree, which means people with certain degrees are in higher demand and may therefore ask a higher wage. However, …
In my essay, I discuss the idea that Oedipus’s punishment did not fit the crime. The only punishment I am considering is the banishment because I feel his other punishments were either self-inflicted or as a result of his actions other than the killing of Laius. His banishment and the killing of his father (Laius) …
Twenty years ago, the sentence that comprises the title of this essay didn’t exist in the mainstream, instantly recognisable way that it is today. With an average of more than one computer or device per household around the world, the temptation and ease at which a person can download media illegally has never been higher. …
In education, when you reach the tail end of your years in traditional schooling, the most common path of study for millions of teenage students across the world is to choose two to four subjects to take, alongside a larger number of set, compulsory classes including the likes of English, mathematics, and sciences ranging from …
Imperialism is the act of expanding one’s empire through the use of politics, intimidation and military force. In my essay, I explain the economic pros and cons to imperialism. More land means more resources If you are going to invade somewhere to increase the amount of land you have, then it is better to invade …
In my argumentative essay, I discuss the ethical side of having a free education system. I discuss the positive sides and the negative sides of free education, and I focus mostly on having free higher education since we already have free education up to High School graduation levels. I conclude with a discussion about the …
Introduction In my dissertation, I will need solid and sound resources in order to study effectively. My literary analysis essay revolves around the resources I intend to use when studying the education system in Australia. • The Evolution of Education in Australia Book and Internet service Marion McCreadie Summary Here is a batch of information …
Both the private sector and the public sector finance the education in India. The funding and control comes from three levels, it comes from the local financing, central financing and state financing. There are various rules on if education should be free and/or compulsory in India. As a general rule, it is the fundamental right …
There were education systems during the Hindu-Buddhist civilization era, and they were called the karsyan, which is actually a place of hermitage. The meaning of education back in those days was meant to bring a student closer to god. The Islamic state that grew into Indonesia removed a lot of Hindu-Buddhist tradition and replaced it …
Introduction The education system in Iran is currently highly centralized. It is divided into higher education and k-12 education. It is the Ministry of education that works with the supervision of the Ministry of Science and Technology that controls the k-12 education in the country. The higher education institutes are both private and publicly owned. …
Introduction The education system in Malaysia is varied due to differences in funding and religion between schools, colleges and such. The other primary difference is culture, where you may see schools with a Malaysian culture alongside schools with an Australian, British, Chinese, French, Canadian and German culture. In the western world there tends to be …
Introduction In my research essay, I explore the education system in Nepal. I am already aware that the education system in Nepal was based on home schooling and Gurukula, but since they become a democracy in 1951, they have made many improvements. It is my intention to find out what those improvements are. Methodology My …
Introduction In my essay, I intend to explore the education system in Pakistan. In Pakistan, education is overseen by the Ministry of Education, which works for the government and provincial governments. The federal government assists with accreditation, financing of development and research, and assists with the creation of nationwide curriculums. Here are the other things …
Introduction In my essay, I will compare the education process in the USA with the one in Sri Lanka. My aim is to expose the things that are the same and the things that are different about the education system and education process in both countries. It is my hope that they may learn from …
Introduction The Philippine’s education system is managed by the Philippine department of education. It controls the general running of schools and colleges in the Philippines and controls the curriculum in the Philippine’s education system. It also details things such as how teachers are to be hired and what qualifications they should have. My sequence essay …
Introduction Education in the UK is devolved with each of the smaller countries within the UK. This means there are governments in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that deal with education their own way. There are five stages of education in the UK, which include early years teaching, primary school, secondary school, Further Education …
Title: The effects of smoking have been exaggerated In my essay I explain the effects of smoking and put forward the theory that the effects of smoking have been exaggerated and link this to the scientific evidence that no deaths have ever occurred because of second-hand smoke. The effects of smoking have been exaggerated because …
In today’s modern, connected and clued-in society, it would be fair to say that there is more activism on a broad and wide scale now than at any other time in history. In generations before this, there is no doubt that certain political, social and cultural movements have gained speed and come to the forefront …
A lock of hair from the USA’s sixteenth president was sold at an auction for just $25,000, which does not seem like a lot for part of a very important historical figure. My essay discusses this event and why the lock of hair didn’t fetch more money. How was the hair purchased? A sale of …
Title The threats to your mobile phone and personal data In my expository essay I expose the threats that currently exist with regards to your mobile device. These threats are aimed to include threats to your personal data and how much money you have, and they all involve your mobile device and/or mobile phone. In …
Title: A Review of Domestic Violence Crackdowns Involving Child Development Many times we see crackdowns on domestic violence over the holiday season. This is because around the Christmas period there is a lot of family tension in the home. This may lead to domestic violence. There are often initiatives that claim children learn by example, …
In my essay I intend to prove that many family problems are not actual problems and that a simple readjustment of priorities is all that is needed in order to fix the problem. The idea originally came to me whilst watching the movie “Saw 2”. The father and son are having problems in the movie, …
Introduction In this essay I will be discussing family traditions and the reasons behind them. I have noticed that family traditions have evolved and adapted in order to suit the modern day. Media influence has also had an effect on what families do on Christmas day and around the festive season. Many families have the …
Introduction In my research paper, I have studied my family tree and have turned up information about people in my family. This information includes things that appear to define them or their character today and/or in the past. Thelma Griffin: mother of Peter Griffin The line starts with Thelma Griffin. This is as far back …
Title Changing family values in America Abstract What is the cause of the shift in family values in America? Why are other countries not evolving their family values in the same way that American families are? Is there something pushing family values into a more liberal framework? Introduction and/or background I believe that family values …
Introduction In my exemplification essay, I intend to show examples of friendship and how they may occur in real-life situations. I shall take examples from the experiences of other students in my college. Defining friendship as it occurs in real life A friendship occurs when a bond is made between two people that go beyond …
Introduction In my essay, I compare and contrast love and hate. I find their similarities and their differences. My work is based on the norms of western society and the casually excepted implications of each emotion, such as how love is considered positive and hate is considered negative. In my essay, I compare and contrast …
Title: What Does It Take To Make Love Last A Lifetime? Intro In my essay, I discuss the idea of love and heartbreak. I also show my findings and thoughts on the idea that love cannot last a lifetime without a high degree of luck. Part of this could be due to the things that …
Title: Is There A Sequence Of Events Where Hate Leads To War? In my essay, I discuss the sequence of events that leads to war and maybe even the to a person becoming evil. My sequence is based on a theory first put forwards by the movie franchise Star Wars. Despite the fact that the …
In my essay I research music therapy and its effects. I discover what music therapy is and consider various resources to find if it actually has any medical benefits. Music therapy is the practice of using music to heal people. It is used by companies around the world. Their aim is to either heal people …
My essay is about my hero Quentin Tarantino. To demonstrate why he is a hero of mine, I have written a critical essay about his movie Django. I feel that this movie demonstrate what a visionary and different director Quentin Tarantino is, and I think it is yet another work of art.
Introduction Our mothers know all about us. They saw us the second we arrived on earth, and have observed us minutely from then on. They know our every smile, grimace, laugh, pain. They watch us grow physically and emotionally. They’ve seen our first tooth come out and be replaced. They’ve frowned at or been accepting …
Research Proposal Essay My Research Proposal Essay focuses on sporting injuries. I would like to study soccer injuries in particular and would like funding for my research. In my essay below I feature a portion of my current knowledge on soccer injuries, which is followed by what I am hoping to discover when I conduct …
Previously in my dissertation I have discussed the prevalence of technology addiction and have pointed out reasons why it may exist as a phenomenon. I have also examined the reasons why and how a person may become addicted to technology. In this section of my dissertation, I discuss addiction on its own merits and why …
Introduction Technology is now a big part of our society and our foreseeable future. There is little room for people that wish to live without technology, and luckily, it is still advancing at a rate that has helped stave off stagnation. Here I analyze the advantages and disadvantages of technology Thesis statement I believe that …
In my essay, I argue the fact that battery powered cars may one day be a common occurrence and that one day battery powered cars will replace cars fuelled by fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel. Cars will eventually be battery powered Thanks the Smartphones and tablets there is a lot of money being …
In my creative essay I construct a possible future where technology is able to take over the world and rule humans in a manner that technology should not be able. Though nothing in my essay is fact points out there is a possibility that what I write may come true one day. The creative essay …
Title Which of my goals will include having medicals before or after? Here I explain my goals in life and how I will need medical checks for each. I detail the medicals that people will need if they too wish to follow in my footsteps and achieve the goals I am planning to achieve. I …
The 2001 motion picture A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe as the Nobel Prize winning mathematician John Nash, a complicated character who along with his brilliance, was also plagued by a life long struggle with schizophrenia. The film’s narrative plots a path for the audience from times before Nash was aware of his illness through …
Why do women decide to have an abortion? There is a multitude why this option is chosen, rather than to have and keep the baby or even have it and immediately give it up for adoption. Some even consider it is going to get in the way of their job or career, or even their …
In my essay, I explain what agrarian societies are, how long they have been around, and what it means to be an agrarian society. Most people think of Amish people when they think of agrarian societies, and they would be right, but my essay proves that they have been around for a lot longer than …
America is a country built on immigration; that fact is hard to forget. Yet increasingly new arrivals are not welcome, especially since the election of openly anti-immigrant Donald Trump. While Trump’s rhetoric about building a wall to keep out Mexicans is unlikely to be more than just words, we do appear to be seeing an …
In my essay, I try to explain what ascribed and achieved statuses are, and I try to explain how some of them have notable similarities. I also explain how such statuses usually affect the social and industrial roles a person takes or has. Anthropologist Ralph Linton said that achieved status is a social position. It …
There is a definite point in your life when you evolve from being a precocious, abrasive kid to a full-blown bully. For most young people who happen to follow this particular path, the changing point is the beginning of high school. There doesn’t have to be a specific trigger for the change, in fact I …
The 17th of June 2015 will be a day that is remembered forever in the minds of both citizens of the United States of America and citizens of the world. It was a day in which Dylann Roof, a twenty-one year old white male, shot and killed nine black christians at the Emanuel African Methodist …
Culture shock is defined by the University of Florida Interactive Media Lab as “the uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty that many people experience when immersed in unfamiliar surroundings where they are unsure of the acceptable norms of behavior, or what to expect from other people.” This phenomenon can occur when traveling or moving to a new …
Th USA operates on a dual court system, which means that there are courts at the state level and the federal level. This system dates back to the colonial times and is still in place because it works and because it allows different crimes to be at tried the appropriate level of government. When the …
Title: We Are Not Winning The War On The Ebola Outbreak! Introduction My time in Africa highlighted to me just how little we know about the Ebola outbreak and how far it has spread. In my essay I detail the problems that the WHO are having keeping the outbreak contained and eradicating the problem. I …
To what extent did the French and Indian War lead to the American War of Independence? In spite of the name, there were actually three parties involved in the war – the French, British and Indians. Prior to the outbreak of war, French territories were extensive, although with a smaller population than British territories. Most …
Denmark was the first country to legalize gay marriage in 1989, followed by a list of nations including Spain, Belgium, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Portugal, and Argentina. Gay activists have been fighting hard for same-sex marriage in the US for decades. In the 1990s, three same sex couples challenged the law but it …
Gender stereotypes are enacted from an early age. Boys are expected to wear dull, ‘masculine’ colours and faced with parental outrage if they want to dress up as a princess. Girls are told to ‘play nicely’ and steered towards ‘suitable’ games, rather than climbing trees. Toys are generally divided into what is seen as appropriate …
There is an old joke from the time when people used to complain about the piracy video that started before a DVD movie did. The joke was a response to the question, “Why would you want to break the law and watch pirate movies?” The reply was “Because I don’t want to get shot eating …
In the 21st century, car use and the inevitable congestion continues to grow, with a cost to the environment, business and health. Viewed in simple terms, this can be seen as a result of overpopulation. There are simply too many people in the world, all needing or wanting to get from A to B. But …
In my essay, I discuss what makes a leader different from a manager. Of course, a manager can be a leader, and a leader can be a manager. However, I hope to show that not all managers are leaders. A manager is somebody that follows the rules and does a job. The job may be …
Is it true that love happens at first sight? Many people do not believe in love at first sight. On the other hand, some individual feels that they fell in love the moment they had a chance to look deep into each other’s eyes. That first sight, that first moment, that first silent exchange of …
Discipline is used in schools to keep students, teachers and other staff safe and to help meet the behavioral, social and emotional needs of the children as they grow and develop. Schools approach discipline in various ways and the severity of the discipline usually coincides with how severe the offense was. Goal of Discipline The …
Cloudstreet, written by Australian novelist Tim Winton, is essentially the chronicle of two contrasting rural families, the Pickles and the Lambs,which come to share a house in Perth, at One Cloud Street. The story is very much a celebration and exploration of life and the meaning of it, every character undergoing their own personal journey. …
You may have heard of the Caste system on the TV or on sitcoms and such. It is an Indian system in which people are placed into certain groups based on things they cannot control. In my essay, I will explain the caste system and put it into a perspective that modern millennials will understand. …
Being the only person to maintain a position opposed by everyone else is a lonely place to occupy. Yet that is the position of the lone juror in 12 Angry Men to believe in the innocence of the defendant. All other members of the jury are prepared to convict the man, and they grow increasingly …
The National Human Genome Research Institute describes cloning as, “processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.” The result is called a clone and the practice of cloning living things has raised a lot of controversy over the years. In the lab, scientists have successfully cloned cells, genes and …
The word ‘feminism’ has become something of a hot topic in recent years, with many people not really understanding what it means and instead broadly stereotyping the kinds of people and actions that are associated with the term. Feminism is simply a collection of ideologies and movements through history that have aimed to establish, define …
Most people understand the basic reasons for taxation, such as to contribute to the well-being of the country as a whole. However, taxation is not that simple. The primary purpose of taxation is to contribute to the well-being of the country as a whole, but that is like saying adding onion to your soup is …
People seem to have a tendency to lump cultural identity in with race or the country a person comes from, but there is more to it than that. In my essay, I show five elements of cultural identity that most agree run in line with what we believe cultural identity to be. It is not …
It would be fair to say that there are plenty of things in the world that are scary. With nearly 7.5 billion people currently living on the planet, you can pretty much assume that there is at least one person in the world who shares the same kinds of fears as you do, whether they …
In my essay, I examine three criticisms of the movie The Wolf of Wall Street and I evaluate their claims that the movie is immoral. My claim is that even though the movie shows a lot of immoral behaviour and shows how fun it can be, the movie in itself is not immoral in the …
David Malouf’s “Fly Away Peter” is a short, but powerful war story that uses strong symbolism and contrasting settings to portray the author’s opinion of war and the destructive effect it has on the world. The novel’s themes are unveiled as the main character, Jim Saddler, grows and evolves himself. Jim is an innocent, yet …
The Frankenstein story is about a scientist of the same name that somehow creates life by reanimating the dead parts of other humans. He doesn’t create life in the strictest biological sense, but he does create a new creature that he is able to imbue with life. The Frankenstein story has numerous meanings, points and …
Free speech is a massive step in human civilization. The ability to say something without fear of persecution and/or death is a big step in human society and is something that only around fifty countries have. My essay is about free speech in US colleges and how it is rapidly declining at a frightening rate. …
French revolution was an economic, social and political disruption in France from 1789 to 1799. France was suffering from some serious financial crises because of their unjust rules of taxations and excesses of the aristocratic class. They had a firm belief in the law that the kings are chosen and appointed by God Himself. This, …
Considering the present times of war, violence and terrorism, gun control vs gun rights is not limited to leisurely discussions and high school debates but has emerged as one that has deep-rooted effects on culture, geography and lifestyle in general. It is no more a fueled debate on “Guns are cool vs Guns are dangerous”. …
For me, my education journey began at age five in first school, and ended aged twenty-three after graduation from university with a degree in English Literature. Although the levels of academia and specific challenges became bigger and more complicated as my educational journey progressed, it would be fair to say that the ways in which …
This was a short story written by a colored lady in 1928. Zora says she never knew there was a difference until she was in her early teens. If anything before, all she had seen was white people passing through her place but did not remain there. While she is a child, to her, there …
In my essay, I disclose what I would change about myself, why it is a bother, and why I would change it. The thing I would change is my case of RBF, which is a polite way of saying that a person appears to be angry, irritated or bored whenever he or she has an …
In this essay I examine the subject common to many modern applications in pop culture – the idea of going back in time. If I could go back in time, I’d transport myself to the 1950s, when life was simpler and people really knew how to have fun. When I think about the pedal pushers, …
Introduction Here I classify music and its importance in my life. In my essay, I break down music into some of its most popular genres and then explain their importance in my life. Classification Music is the use of vocal sounds or instrumental sounds, or both. It is used to form a harmony or expression …
“Information Systems” is not a golden cloak that is adorned by the entire company. Information systems are tools/concepts that may be used in “varied ways” by the “different departments” that make up a company. Some may disagree and say that information systems may run an entire company if there is a centralized database and ERP …
In my essay I discuss the level of airport security and I make it clear in an informative way that no human rights or personal freedoms are violated by airport security, and that further restrictions and safeguards could be extended and installed without violating human rights or personal freedoms. People make a choice to use …
In my essay, I explain a little about the misconceptions around sexual assault and prove there is no prior action by a woman that warrants, justifies or even tempts sexual assault. I also give a few tips on how to help prevent sexual assault. Sexual assault is not your fault. A woman can dress, act …
Using your dreams as a creative tool There is still a lot of speculation about the reason for dreaming. Are your dreams really nothing more than your brain clearing out the clutter of the day? Or can you use them as a learning tool and to motivate you? While we may not yet know what …
In my argumentative essay I discuss if the Internet should be limited to students. It is already limited in terms of restricting students from being able to view websites that promote a conservative point of view, and it is restricted from access to websites on illegal activities. Many colleges have also banned any form of …
In today’s day and age, the internet is the primary way that people look up information and communicate with one another. Unfortunately, because its available to anyone, that means that some people misuse the internet and use it to showcase and share inappropriate, illegal or otherwise unsavory text, videos and images. As a result, internet …
Vegetarians are people who choose not to eat meat, though some may still eat fish. Vegans don’t eat meat or any other animal product, including eggs or milk. While this a healthy choice for many people, is it right for kids? And is it right for parents to force their kids to follow such a …
According to many experts, cow’s milk is a healthy part of any balanced diet and is especially important for building and preserving strong bones. But many people in the scientific, academic, and nutrition community question if it’s a healthy choice. In this essay I am going to present the case that cow’s milk is healthy. …
My argumentative essay shows the reasons why tests help students’ academic performance and shows reasons why they hinder student’s performance. If one can explore both sides of this argument, one may be able to correctly conclude as to if academic grading via academic tests is helpful to a student’s academic performance. Tests and grading may …
In my argumentative essay, I explore if the education is too over commercialized by considering the positive and negative sides of its commercialization. It stands to reason that if the positive and negative sides exist in today’s education system, and if they exist in a very prominent way, then maybe the education system is too …
Introduction In my essay, I define what life after college means to most people based on my experience and some general assumptions. There is a certain feeling amongst most students that their life will be different after they leave college compared to if they entered the working world without going to college. My essay defines …
Life goals are something that people set themselves and work hard to achieve. These goals could be something you personally want to achieve in your career, such as working your way up in a company to end up in a well paid job that you are happy in. Life goals can also be personal, where …
Life is a precious gift, and there is no doubting that. Everywhere we see there are so many different forms of life. You can see life when a baby is born; small plants sprouts and a tiny bud forms. Life has so many shades. Every individual goes through different kinds of good or bad experiences. …
Introduction In my essays I analyze how life may be if people do not have to struggle. I suggest that people have to struggle in some form or other in order to become successful. I believe that without any form of struggle in life that people create negative situations that do not lead to success.
It could be argued that, above all other forms of art, literature is the medium that allows for the most freedom with regards to the relationship between the author and the reader. Take, for example, the film The Silence Of The Lambs. In the confinement of the big screen, the viewer is required to see …
I Have Lived a Thousand Years is not historical fiction as some may believe, but the harrowing first-hand account of the horrors and suffering experienced by Livia Bitton-Jackson, born Elli Friedman, during the Nazi era. The book is written in first person, in the form of journal entries, immersing you into the life of 13-year-old …
Title:Comparing and contrasting video gaming to reading books There are a lot of differences between gaming and reading books, and even though my essay details a lot of comparisons and contrasts, most of them are based around similarities. There are differences mentioned in my essay, but I felt the essay would be more biased if …
A cashless society is not one where no money changes hands. Instead, it involves transferring funds via digital methods. In essence, money is represented electronically. There are people on both sides of the issue and the debate continues regarding whether a cashless economy is beneficial or not. If you’d like to know more about the …
My interpretation of “Miss Brill” is that she was very biased in her opinion through the fact she was so optimistic, and that her optimism had blinded her to the fact that human nature is bad, and that the kindness and goodness of people is the exception and not the rule. She gets a shocking …
The theme of choosing between money and one’s family is a common one in literature and theatre, with the core tension making for great drama time after time. In her 1959 play Raisin In The Sun, Lorraine Hansberry explores this very idea, with protagonist Walter striving for a great sum of money at the repeated …
Behind everything you do is always your mother’s love, because her love is forever. Her love for the child is an opening into another kind of pure relationship that starts from the day she conceives, and it grows over the years and lasts till the end. The Mother’s love starts when a baby looks like …
There are various forms of music in my life, and in order to demonstrate and show this, I have written an Exemplification essay that details the music I think is rather good. My exemplification essay shows which genres I enjoy and the bands or songs I enjoy within them. Classical There are a few pieces …
My favorite place happens to be my grandmother’s old allotment, which was located by a river and had its own small jetty from which we used to launch a rowing boat for early evening excursions. Every time I feel depressed or upset, I think back on the balmy summer evenings spent on the veranda of …
I am one of those people who often think about their first love. My first love was with a girl who lived next door. I have heard some old flames reunited while others prefer to lose them in the crowd, but I chose to keep my first love with me forever safe in my heart. …
In my essay, I describe my military experience and how it affected my life. I describe how what I saw and did, and the people I met, helped make me glad for the things I now have and my life. During my time in combat, I was lucky enough to serve with my brother Samuel. …
Introduction We all have a philosophy of life, even if we don’t know how to put it into words. Some of us are cynics, some are optimists. Some think the world owes us; others want to give back. I have a few sayings or mottos that I live by. Live in the now I used …
Introduction This narrative essay explains what I learnt when I worked as a senior executive at an estate agency. It explains how I learnt what I can do when I apply myself, which coincidentally is one of the reasons I am retaking my degree as a senior student. Here are the conditions and here is …
Jack Roosevelt Robinson, otherwise known as Jackie Robinson, was born in 1919 to sharecropping parents living in Cairo, Georgia. In 1920, Jackie’s father left the family and his mother moved him and his siblings to Pasadena, California. Because Jackie was African American, he experience a good share of racism and exclusion from various activities throughout …
Parents are the closest people that we have in our lives, whether we realize it or not. They love us not because we are smart, beautiful, successful or we have a good sense of humour, but just because we are their children. I, too, love mom and dad simply because they are my parents, but …
In my narrative essay, I explain how I had a paranormal experience, and then I debunk my own story as I show how my paranormal experience was actually a simple technical glitch. If you look on social media and on websites, you will find plenty of examples of ghosts and such. Some of them are …
Though I have never been fat, I can understand why some people get that way. There are times when I think there is not enough choice in the world when it comes to food, and I feel like I have eaten every type of meal at least 100 times–and then there are times when there …
My time playing in the Boca Juniors vs. River Plate match My team the Boca Juniors are the biggest rivals of River Plate, and recently we played a friendly match. No points were up for grabs, but we had a lot at stake. Here is my narrative essay on how the match happened. To start …
Introduction In my essay, I explain that I didn’t know most universities in the US have a very liberal agenda that is policed by the campus staff like Nazi soldiers in 1940s Germany. I show that liberal colleges teach feelings and republican colleges teach values. In liberal universities you only get a liberal education, in …
A national hero is described as a person who has been recognized for his or her role in the history of a given country. This could be due to achievements, personal qualities or positive contributions. No matter how a person earned their status as a national hero, the government can create or destroy this image …
Thank you for considering me for the national honor society. May I start by mentioning my grade point average, which is 4.0. I mention it now for two reasons. The first is because it is the result of my hard work and dedication. My second reason is that I am not going to mention it …
John Steinbeck’s novel has several main ambitions. It tries to show the relationship that can live between two men without the obvious thought of homosexuality, the relationship of the only female on the men-run ranch, the undercurrents that exist with Candy’s relationship with his old dog and others, which are less obvious. Nothing is as …
Published between 1937 and 1939, Charles Dickens’ originally serialised and later novelised work Oliver Twist has come to be regarded as one of the defining pieces of literature of the Victorian era. The story of an innocent orphan boy who is lured in to the criminal underworld of Victorian London contains all of the themes …
In my essay, I give examples of how marijuana is damaging our country and how people are suffering because it is being supplied to them illegally. My essay gives examples that prove the light-hearted approach the media has taken to marijuana is both damaging and killing people. People become addicted to it If it is …
I should be your next school prefect because I have all the best things to offer the position and the establishment. To start with, I have an engaging and positive attitude that makes it easy to relate to students and staff. Not only that, but I am cheerful and love to take on new challenges. …
Globalization is typically referred to as the act of a company or group making a sustained impact on other countries in order to operate there in one capacity or another. American companies have made history with their ability to operate in numerous countries and make an impact on each. So powerful is their influence that …
Introduction In my critical essay, I criticize the current state of most people’s security features on their computers. It is my contention that current security measures people take are simply not good enough, and I suggest better security protocols that people may use. People use passwords on the Internet This is because people are asked …
The problem of teenage pregnancy affects not only the parents, the child and other family members, but it is a serious issue for community resources. Teenage childbearing trend has reduced down to 57% but still this issue needs to be addressed and raised at all platforms. Parents, school, church and the state should hold hands …
In my research essay I find out if racism is getting better or worse in North America. I find out if people are more or less racist than they were, and I find out what the popular media’s take on other cultures and races is. There appears to be a racist feeling against Muslims in …
Is racism is schools self perpetuating? In my essay, I run through my thoughts on racism on school and how it may be perpetuating itself. It is my opinion that there is a culture within the school and community that makes racism both inevitable and ongoing. There is a culture of ignorance and the appreciation …
I’ve had many wonderful holidays, but my favorite memory is that of a few summer weeks spent in Italy when I was about 13. My mom had to go to a clinic there for treatment (nothing severe or worrisome in any way, thankfully), and we all went together as a family and took the opportunity …
Every one of us has weaknesses, and so do I – quite many, in fact. But out of them all, I believe the greatest one is my lack of self-confidence. I don’t know how I came to have this low self-esteem, but I do know it is a problem I absolutely have to fix. Upon …
Romeo and Juliet is a story of love between two young souls that meets with ill fate. The young Romeo and the beautiful Juliet belong to two families that are at war with each other and have bad blood that runs deep. This family feud, along with the noblemen of the city, forces Juliet’s father …
Ambition is described by Merriam-Webster as “something that a person hopes to do or achieve,” and as “a particular goal or aim.” In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, you could say that ambition is what drives the story and what causes a series of events to occur that could lead to that ambition being found. The goal in …
There are several themes present in Othello, but the downfall of our hero, Othello, is at the middle of it all. While the average reader might be quick to blame Iago for this tragedy, in this essay I will show you how Othello was actually responsible for his downfall for a variety of reasons. To …
Education is already free. Most people in most countries get an education up to and maybe even beyond High School and they get it for free. The question is if higher education should be cheaper, and the fact is that it should be. The Economics of Why Higher Education Is So Expensive Back during the …
The subject and practice of compulsory military service was once something that was instituted by the majority of countries around the world, but in the last fifty years a significant portion of those participating countries have since ceased to operate the compulsory call ups for young men and women. It is quite common in some …
For as long as the school system has existed, so has the rule of all attending students having to wear a standardised uniform. This is a common sight across the world from the ages of five to late teens, and though it is certainly a school tradition that seems to have largely stood the test …
During times of economic hardship and enforced frugality it seems to some people that taxpayers’ money is being squandered when the elderly receive free bus rides. Advocates for free bus rides state that it allows the elderly to remain active physically as well as mentally, delaying the onset of a whole host of diseases and …
As of right now, the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and is 18 in some other countries. Should this number be increased? That’s a question that is hotly debated among various populations. There is evidence that supports the proposition, but is it something that anyone will see happening soon? You’ll have …
With the disconcerting rise in school shootings in America, there is an argument that metal detectors should be placed in all schools across the nation. The statistics show that in 2018, before even the end of May, there had been 23 school shootings where there was somebody injured or killed. [1] The majority of school …
The terms bourgeoisie and proletariat were both defined by Karl Marx and form part of the theory named after him. Simply put, the bourgeoisie are the people who own the means of production, and the proletariat are the workers who produce those goods. We might today refer to them as the 1% and the 99%, …
If one thing has been made clear by the internet over the past generation, it is that the social networking phenomenon is here to stay. The interconnectivity of people online might have seemed like a farfetched science fiction idea thirty years ago, but there is no getting away from the fact that the majority of …
Introduction Before I was able to start college I had to fix the company my mother owned, as it was losing money and in danger of going out of business. In my narrative essay, I explain how I struggled to keep the company afloat and how my efforts helped to keep my mother’s business away …
Though it is only two short stanzas in total, the poem The Emperor of Ice-Cream by the American modernist poet Wallace Stevens contains a large, fascinating and intricate degree of symbolism and imagery that needs to be highlighted and unpacked for the reader to gain a full and true understanding of the poem’s multiple layers …
The most obvious advantages of the internet are that it has removed the need for manual processing. For example, you can pay your bills online, you can order food online, you may apply for jobs online, and you may even buy a house online. Yet, people forget that the internet has changed society as a …
It could be said that this work is about sex, its repression and who has control over anyone’s body. Salem is a town where the men have top control, while women are considered second and third citizens at best. Salem itself is a mixture of deep religion, fear of the unknown and any threat that …
Whether or not the Death Penalty is effective have been a constant debate and a hot issue in all factions of thought in the country. The law of retaliation, “an eye for an eye” is considered inhuman and barbaric by some people while others believe that it is the best way to control and prevent …
The Declaration of Independence was established on July 4, 1776 and is a document that is still used in the United States today. At the time, there were only thirteen colonies in America and on that date, these colonies gained their independence from British rule. Whether you have always lived in the United States or …
It’s no secret that more and more trees are being cut down to provide housing and food for the growing world population. Does that mean that there will be no more forests at some point in the future? It would appear so, but there are some things to consider before agreeing or disagreeing. In the …
If you are looking for an easy answer to the effects of contemporary teaching methods, then read a shock-news publication to read about how great contemporary teaching methods are. If you are willing to accept that the answer is complicated, then read on because the effects of contemporary teaching methods are far more complex than …
Youths working while in school or college seems like a tradition in many countries, especially the US, and the trend is growing – a recent study conducted by Citigroup has found that 80% of students have at least a part time job during their study years. This is happening because of the need to support …
In my essay, I evaluate the environmental benefits of recycling and its importance on our future. After all, there is now scientific evidence showing that global warming may be irreversible within 15 years, which means the world will start warming up non-stop until all life on earth is dead. Here I evaluate the environmental benefits …
Poverty is the world’s scourge, I believe. It is much worse than climate change or rhino poaching. Poverty degrades people, makes them unhappy, and easy prey for depression and drugs. It is impossible for people to get ahead when they are poor by getting an education. Poor people cannot get out of debt. I will …
Fought from 1337 to 1453, the historical event known as the Hundred Years War was a series of separate, consequential conflicts that occurred between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France, accompanied by their various allies. The motivations for the series of battles was to gain control of the French throne, which had …
It isn’t a controversial statement to make that mass media is arguably the most influential and impressionable force on the lives of young people all over the globe. Overall, the term is used to describe press, radio, television, internet, and literature, all of the various formats that come together to make up what we as …
In my essay, I explore the causes of pollution and its effects on the planet. The true consequences of pollution are blindingly obvious, but it seems nobody cares despite the fact that within as few as 15 years the world may start warming to the point of killing all life on earth. To maybe help …
In the 21st century, women have undoubtedly achieved many advances regarding their role in society, at least in western countries. However, even there they may still experience difficulties. Women may believe that they have to behave like men to succeed, and avoid the responsibilities of having children in order to have a flourishing career. They …
A Character Analysis of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter Though Hester Prynne is undoubtedly the main protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, it would be fair to argue that rather than being an intimate exploration of the character’s innate emotions and nature, the narrative is instead an exposé of the different …
It would be fair to say that when it comes to literature and fiction writing, there isn’t anything you read on a printed page that the author hasn’t included in their prose on purpose. From character names to location settings to chapter lengths, every single element of a literary creation is intentional, and that includes …
The protagonist of Euripides’ Medea is one of the most controversial – and most interesting – characters in ancient Greek tragedy. She was vindictive, manipulative, egotistical, and sneaky; she was a witch, a “barbarian”, as she describes herself, an exile and a murderer. But was she really all that wicked? One could say that the …
For decades, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird has been assigned reading for scores of high school students, meant to shed light on the brutality of racism, meant to instill tolerance with its story, narrated by little Scout Finch. Upon Lee’s passing in February 2016, A-list celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Stephen King praised the …
Introduction Many believe Sydney’s transport system is suffering from politicians’ “stick-your-head-in-the-sand” attitude. Hoping to avoid arguments and complaints, successive governments have failed to invest adequately into Sydney’s outdated infrastructure. Vital reforms are not based on actual public need, but solely on politics, it seems. While some areas of Sydney are reasonably well provided with either …
Published in 2003, The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is a novel that explores and examines how an individual strives to come to terms with a significant, traumatic event in their life by reaching out for love. In The Guardian, Nicholas Sparks presents the narrative’s protagonist with a variety of different types of love ranging from …
The legend of Cry Baby bridge is rather muddled at this point in time and has been muddled since 1999 when the legend was propagated and spread in order to sell tourist books and attract Internet users. In my essay, I describe the legend of Cry Baby Bridge and the controversy surrounding the cheap exploitation …
There’s a lot of attention on where to get the right education these days and the United States doesn’t always rank at the top of the list. Despite that, many international students make their way to America to get an education, so there must be a reason they are attracted to the system in the …
This essay will cover what terrorism is and if it is ever acceptable. It will also touch upon ideas as to whether it works. The thesis statement of this paper is that terrorism seems to be a very subjective term, dependent upon whom is making the claim. About.com claims that terrorism is a very complex …
A placebo is a harmless substance made to look like a drug or medicine. It can be used for therapeutic purposes, as in prescribing it to a patient who thinks they are receiving a drug and receives the psychological benefits, but the placebo has a greater importance in new drug trials and testing. A placebo …
In my persuasive essay, I argue that so-called common knowledge about how failure builds success is wrong. I argue that people are drawing incorrect conclusions based on very obvious empirical evidence that says failure, especially repeated failure, is debilitating rather than inspiring or success building. The idea that people need to fail many times to …
In my essay I expose what I feel is the lost truth about Vietnam really is and why it relates so strongly to what has just happened in Iraq and in Afghanistan. In a way, the purpose of the war was to prevent something that was bad going worse, and it is my hypothesis that …
It would be fair to say that in 2018, and with every year that follows in the 21st century, the connections between different countries, societies and cultures becomes stronger and stronger, and what used to be completely out of an ordinary individual’s remit, is now decidedly less ‘foreign’ to them thanks in large part to …
Being one of the top five most commonly and widely spoken languages in the world, it is no surprise that the desire to learn English as a second language is strong around the world. Having English, both spoken and written, is seen as essential for many commercial settings and it can also help individuals into …
In spite of the saying ‘Rules are made to be broken’, societies do not function without rules. It is true that we often admire people who are mavericks. Perhaps we envy them their willingness to break away from the norm. But rules serve a very useful, indeed essential purpose – they act as guidelines so …
If we are not governed by a set of values, then our principles and idea of right and wrong are only based on opinion. The Nazis were not evil. They had a set of values that do not match many of the values that exist today. If they had kept to the religious promises they …
My grandma’s house is my favorite place, because it represents a “the sky’s the limit” approach to life in my memory. Being at her house instilled in me the wish to fulfil my potential and live my dream, because at grandma’s house I received encouragement I shan’t ever encounter anywhere else in life. Why do …
Starting over a decade with shows like Big Brother, Survivor and The Osbournes, the genre of reality television has, it would be fair to say, taken over the mainstream entertainment industry in such a way that it could be described as the number one form of television programming in the world today. With shows like …
Wilfred Owen was an officer in the First World War who, after being hospitalized and being inspired by war poet Siegfried Sassoon, used his poetry to express strong anti-war sentiments. In ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’, ‘Disabled’ and many other poems he uses a range of poetic techniques to express the pity of war and evoke …
Though it is not as widely instituted in the 21st century, compulsory military service was a practice that dominated the lives of millions of young men and women living in a large number of countries over the world in past generations. Broadly speaking, military service was defined as a mandatory period of a young adult’s …
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