Essay

The euthanasia controversy is part of a larger issue concerning the right to die. Staunch defenders of personal liberty argue that all of us are morally entitled to end our lives when we see fit. Thus, according to these people, suicide is in principle morally permissible. For health care workers, the issue of the right […]

Ozzy was greatly inspired by the Beatles and aspired to have a music career similar to theirs. Ozzy’s first opportunity in music arose when he encountered a former acquaintance who had recently established a band called Approach, and they were in need of a vocalist. Ozzy believed he was the ideal candidate and convinced his […]

Decriminalization vs. ProhibitionDrug Prohibition, aimed at reducing drug availability through law enforcement, has proven to be expensive and ineffective. At the age of thirteen, I had my first encounter with drugs while hanging out with friends from my neighborhood. They invited me to join them in getting high, introducing me to marijuana or “pot”. However, […]

Although Chaucer may have preferred to be remembered by Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, which was unfinished at his death, remains his most popular work. There are at least fifty-six surviving manuscripts that either contain or once contained the complete text of the work. Additionally, more than twenty other manuscripts contain some parts or […]

In the middle of this century, bot biological and cultural anthropologyexperiences a major change in theory. In biological anthropology, biologicalanthropologists adopted an approach which focused on the gene. They saw thehuman evolution as the process of genetic adaptation to the environment. In themean time, there were also cultural analogies to evolution. Cultural evolutionalso followed a […]

What is the meaning of life? Well known Greek philosphers such as Socrates and Plato believed that our purpose in this life was to gain knowledge in preparation for the next life. Other Philosophers such as Epicurus believed that pleasure is the main goal in life. After giving these ideas lots of thought, I have […]

ollowing the outcome of the First World War. With Germany’s defeat, many German men returned to Germany feeling betrayed by their country and government. Among them was Adolf Hitler, a young Austrian Corporal who had fought bravely for Germany. When the World War broke out, Hitler was very happy. The War had been a blessing […]

Without any question, most people have a very clear and distinct picture of John Wilkes Booth a in their minds. It is April 1865, the night president Lincoln decides to take a much-needed night off, to attend a stage play. Before anyone knows it a lunatic third-rate actor creeps into Lincoln’s box at Ford’s theater […]

The current government in India, as per the constitution that took effect on Jan. 26, 1950, is a federal republic. Earlier, India was a dominion within the Commonwealth. The governor-general appointed by the British Crown was substituted with an elected president through an Electoral College. Although the president acts as the official chief of state, […]

In this assignment, I have divided a scene from Romeo and Juliet into thirteen sections. These sections encompass the music and sound effects, lighting, and even the characters I will portray. In section one, there is a medium shot at eye level to capture Benvolio and Mercutio’s conversation and to showcase their facial expressions. The […]

At Willy’s graveside Biff made a statement, the man didnt know who he was. This revives the implication that Willy chose the wrong profession. He remembers that Willy loved to renovate his house. He recalls that Willy was in highest spirits and most gratified when he labored at building something with his own hands. This […]

Hello, my name is Samuel Berkenstien. I am a 15-year-old male Jew from Krakow, Poland. I live with my 11-year-old sister, Lara, as well as my father, Mark, and my mother, Lynn. Our town is a typical place with many children of the same ethnicity and age for me to play with. Additionally, my family […]

Anna KareninaLeo Tolstoy’s novel, Anna Karenina, upon its release received a mix critical reception, with Russian critics either condemningor applauding the novel primarily on its views of Russian society. Thematically, the novel parallels its heroine’s, Anna Karenina,moral and social conflicts with Constantin Levin’s internal struggle to find the meaning of life. There are many others […]

I can remember it happening, not that it hadn’t happended before but this time I wasn’t quite so sure of the outcome. In March of 1995 I had accepted a challenge that only 10% of all American’s ever complete. The challege of becoming a United States Marine. Every so often I open my big mouth […]

‘Down at the Dump’ Patrick White, most noted for his longer works of fiction,exemplifies his craft of storytelling in his short story ‘Down at the Dump’. White has dramatized an event in life, such as a funeral, and given us a verybelievable insight into our own culture. Some readers will take offence to sucha raw […]

The play A Doll’s House depicts the lives of women in the past, particularly Nora’s resistance against societal norms and expectations. Nora challenges these standards by breaking free from her husband and society’s imposed limitations. In a society where husbands undervalued their wives, women often felt trapped like Nora with Helmer. Women were discouraged from […]

With the growing popularity of index funds, one might be confused as whether to choose index funds or to use traditional money managers.If you are looking for an investment with low risk and a long term return that follows the market, then index funds is the choice for you. In fact, most private investors are […]

Plato’s “The Parable of the Cave” is still relevant today as a potent and legitimate means for self-reflection and uncovering truth. Through his personal experiences, Plato demonstrates how shadows can hinder our journey towards wisdom, serving as obstacles to enlightenment. This evaluation has endured through time and continues to hold significance in modern society. The […]

One hundred and fifty years ago this summer, in the little country town of SENECA FALLS in upstate New York, several dozen excited women and a few interested men held the first meeting in the world devoted solely to womens rights. It was 1848, the springtime of the peoples in Europe; and, although these Americans […]

“Hey, Sabrina, are you Japanese or Chinese?” I asked. Her reply, as it seems to be for a lot of minority groups, is, “Neither, I’m Chinese-American.” So, besides her American accent and a hyphenated ending on her answer to the SAT questionnaire about her ethnic background, what’s the difference? In Amy Tan’s enjoyable novel, The […]

Rulers throughout history would have different reactions to Machevellis statement, It is much safer to be feared than loved. Rulers that wanted total power would have a tendency to agree with the claim but other rulers exerted power without being feared. Charlemange would disagree with Machevelli because he reaped great benefits from friendliness. Charlemange supported […]

If there’s one good thing that came out of the 9/11 tragedy, it is the fact that 9/11 was the day that brought America together. On that fateful day, Americans, of all shapes and sizes — regardless of their own differences in race, age, sex, or class – were all united as one. The whole […]