Essay

Abstract Ivan Pavlov, the winner of the 1904 Nobel Prize, was born in Ryazan, Russia on September 14, 1849. His famous drooling dog experiment, which started in 1889, was the catalyst for his subsequent research in conditioning. This experiment had a significant impact on the emergence of physiologically focused behaviorist theories of psychology during the […]

Giuseppe Garibaldi was born in Nice in 1807 (Garibaldi, page 173). He spent his life working towards not only Italian unification, but that of France and South America. He is considered by many to be the “Hero of two worlds” (Chastain). He spent most of his complex life on the run from political zealots fighting […]

Sports have a significant impact on society, with many individuals dedicating their lives to either watching or participating in a particular sport. In my household, football season holds great importance as my dad and brother religiously watch football every Sunday and Monday. On Sundays, we are joined by my dad’s friends to watch the game […]

Anger, in all its sometimes raw, sometimes subtle, sometimes simple and sometimes sophisticated glory is an affect, which from the first line of Toni Morrison’s Beloved (“124 was spiteful”) takes center stage. The true multi-faceted nature of this affect often goes unrealized because we tend to recognize an emotion through its responses. Anger, in most […]

The consumption of alcohol by teenagers is a serious problem, causing fatalities and injuries in car accidents, negatively impacting physical and emotional health, hindering academic success, and fostering aggression that leads to social issues among families and friends. Alcohol is not only the main factor behind criminal behavior but also a significant contributor to marital […]

JulietBehind every great man lies a great women. In some cases the women herself may not always be good or ideal according to society. Nevertheless it seems to add character tothe man,and also influences his actions and maybe even his morals. In Shakespearean literature,Shakespeare tends to use people to develop certain characters throughout the play. […]

This essay focuses on my summer reading books and the striking similarities among the numerous characters within them. The initial book, Lord of the Flies, penned by William Golding, particularly emphasized the importance of character names. Ralph and Jack were the two primary characters, both bearing resemblance to Jekyll and Hyde. Ralph epitomizes the good-natured […]

hroughs in medicine are discovered. With these new developments serious ethical and moral questions arise. Advancements in genetic engineering, reproductive technologies, cloning, organ transplanting, and human experimentation are all causes of concern. The Human Genome Project, an incredible scientific undertaking determined to produce a map of the human DNA code, will tell us how each […]

This essay will briefly discuss the construction of the transcontinental railroad from 1865-1900. Railroads were the most important transportation source in the 19th century, greatly improving the country’s economic system. The invention of airbrakes allowed for even more travelers and goods to be transported. This eliminated the need for walking or horseback travel, which took […]

Fear is a universal emotion that exists between anxiety and terror, whether it is based on reason or not. It is experienced by all individuals, similar to how night and day are always present. Writers use different storytelling forms such as novels, plays, films, short stories, and poems to intensify fear within both the characters […]

with the vignettes. The collection of stories is amazing, including the much anthologized “Soldiers Home,” as well as “Indian Camp,” “A Very Short Story,” “My Old Man” and the classic “Big Two-Hearted River” parts one and two. “Big Two Hearted River” was a eureka story for Hemingway, who realized that his theory of omission really […]

Cassius Clay, an Olympic gold-winning boxer in the 1960s, captured the hearts of Americans at just 18 years old. His victory over Sonny Liston further fascinated the nation. But he underwent a transformation and embraced Islam, rejecting his given name and becoming Muhammed Ali. This change didn’t sit well with Christian Americans who had previously […]

During the mid-1800s to early 1900s, women encountered major obstacles. They experienced distinct treatment compared to men during this era. Legally, married women had no legal status. Moreover, until August 1920, they were deprived of suffrage and forbidden from pursuing professions in areas such as medicine and law. Access to education was also restricted for […]

The novel portrays Hester Prynee from various perspectives. Prior to the beginning of the story, her husband Roger Chillingworth had sent her to Boston, intending to join her shortly. However, he fails to arrive, and she presumes he perished at sea. During her time in Boston, she encounters Reverend. Dimmesdale engages in a romantic relationship […]

The increase in juvenile crime has always been met with alarm and despair. In the 1950s, there were reports of youth gangs in major cities and worries about a rise in juvenile crime in formerly safe areas during the 1960s. This caused widespread concern among both suburban and urban youth who began to forsake education, […]

If someone agrees with MacKinnon and Dworkin’s definition of pornography in the law, how do they address pornographic materials while recognizing its harmful impact and the need for legal action? MacKinnon and Dworkin suggest enacting legislation that would allow those negatively affected by works meeting their definition of pornography to pursue legal recourse against producers, […]

Of Mice and Men’, a novel by John Steinbeck, tells a story of friendship, loneliness and aspirations. Two itinerants named George and Lennie go to work on a farm as labourers in a place named Soledad. The story then ends when George takes Lennie’s life. Almost everyone on the farm is lonely and the person […]

Football hooliganism can be seen as something of an easytarget’ for the media. With journalists present at every match across thecountry, the chances of a story being missed are slim. TV cameras also meanthat disturbances within stadiums are caught on video. Since the 1960s, infact, journalists have been sent to football matches to report on […]

Biff questions the validity of Willy’s dreams and it is unclear what exactly was problematic about them. It is also uncertain if there was a particular dream that would have been right for Willy or if he ever attains success. Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman delves into the impact of the American Dream on […]

The play Oedipus Rex illustrates mankind’s search for a better society. In the 5th century B.C., the Greeks sought to maximize their lives and understand the optimal way to live within their society. They delved into the study of humanity and started distinguishing right from wrong in their society. Those who transgressed social norms experienced […]

Violence among our youth has spread widely throughout the nation. This can be linked to several problems in our society, but mainly one. The constant barrage of television and media violence causes deviant behavior in children. When children are young they are very impressionable by the things around them. Often kids are influenced by what […]

Go ask Alice Go ask Alice1. Alice, the writer of the diary. She’s 15 years old when the story begins. Her real name is not known. Mom, her mother, and Dad, her father, a university professor. Alex(andria), her sister. Tim, her brother. Gran, her grandmother, and Gramps, her grandfather. Roger, a schoolmate with whome she […]