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There are some people however that are like the first couple of mice. They look around and observe the things that are happening around them. They are able to take the situations as they are and make stable judgment calls on how to react to the daily changes. These people would be able to recognize…

Criminal justice affects individuals with mental illnesses, which becomes a growing problem. After a massive incoming of prisoners, state correctional facilities and hospitals have seen an increase in the number and share of people with mental health problems. Bryan Stevenson’s message is that when individuals are in a mental health crisis,they will most likely run…

This novel does not shy away from depicting the realities of college life. Or does it? Make an argument as to the value of such aspects, focusing in on specific moments from the text. Making your home amongst strangers is a fiction novel written by Jennine Capó Crucet, who is a Cuban-American author and was…

Historically, husbands and children have looked to the wife for most of their needs. While the role of the wife and mother has expanded to often include a job outside the home, the expectations haven’t always adjusted to include this. In the essay, I Want a Wife, Judy Brady provides a unique perspective of the…

The book ‘On Liberty’ was “published in 1859 and was known as John Stuart Mill’s finest and most controversial book” (Austin, 2000). In his classic work Mill (1859) sets out to “investigate the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual”. In ‘On Libery’, it was emphasized…

Home is where the heart is. It is the cornerstone of life that defines every aspect of one’s being. For many of us, it is the place where love is fostered, relationships are built, and rest is restored. Though it is easy to generalize this definition, for people finding themselves caught in the perpetual cycle…

An Analysis of Liliana Heker’s “The Stolen Party” Innocence is a precious gift that we all have at some point. In Liliana Heker’s ‘The Stolen Party’, Rosaura experiences a loss of innocence after attending her friend Luciana’s birthday party. Before the party, Rosaura is unaware of her social standing and she believes has been invited…

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a story by Truman Capote. In this story, the author focuses on a very attention-grabbing character called Holly Golightly. Holly is a woman who takes advantage of others, she doesn’t really care who she inconveniences in order to get what she wants or needs, and most of her personal relationships are…

In the short story “Shiloh” by Bobbie Ann Mason, the reader is exposed to various relationship issues. Leroy, a truck driver, is often away from home. However, his life takes a turn when he sustains an injury from a truck jackknifing incident, leading to the insertion of a steel pin in his hip. This not…

“Linoleum Roses” by Sandra Cisneros is a short story about a girl who runs off and gets married at a young age. Sally decides to get married before the eighth grade to escape life at home, but her “escape” is not any better than the life she was living before. Sometimes young people can be…