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According to Nat Hentoff, an expert on the First Amendment and a scholar of Twain, readers of Huck Finn can grasp Twain’s opposition to slavery and its resulting suffering. In his article “Expelling ‘Huck Finn’,” Hentoff argues that despite concerns about teaching controversial books in schools, it is crucial to educate students about the topics…

Beowulf demonstrates his strength and bravery, establishing himself as a true epic hero. He conquers several monsters, such as the fearsome Grendel, showcasing his heroic qualities. Furthermore, the story reveals Beowulf’s noble ancestry and high status through the statement that Higlac is his relative. “Higlac is my cousin and my king” (143), Beowulf explicitly declares,…

Henry – a Man of action, self-dicipline, and one who maintains Grace under pressureit is the nature of the beast within that fuels our inclination towardsconflict and destruction. During the surreal powers of war, life hangs in thebalance setting the stage for an elite group of individuals who triumphantlyrise above the rest amidst the chaos….

Aqyan: Honorable members on the dais, Mr. M. Maheswaran and Dr Macario Fernandes, respected coordinator Mr Parvez Ahmed, our dearest teachers, Miss Priya, Miss Kruti and Miss Sonam, and my fellow students, we extend the warmest of welcomes to all of you for attending the Podar Business Summit 2013. I, Aqyan Alam alongside my colleague…

The concept of beauty is subjective and varies from person to person. The saying “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” illustrates this notion, as individuals have different opinions about what they consider attractive. Furthermore, personal likes and dislikes influence how one perceives beauty since everyone has their own unique definition based on their…

The subject of “shooting an Elephant” is to show how people can be manipulate Ted into doing actions that they would otherwise not do, to preserve their social I mage. This is exemplified by the group of people that followed the man to watch him shoo to and kill the elephant. The thousands of people…

How does Owen’s portrayal of the relationship between youth and war move us to a deeper understanding of suffering? As an anti-war poet, Wilfred Owen uses his literary skills to express his perspective on human conflict and the wastage involved with war, the horrors of war, and its negative effects and outcomes. As a young…

Suspenseful, nerve-racking, tense, and scary are all words that can be used to describe The Tell-Tale Heart. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is a dark, eerie story filled with suspense and tension. Anyone who has read this story would be able to describe it using similar words; but that is not all that…

esus is true and not just made up?There are several ways in which we can be assured that what we are taught about Jesus is true and not just made up. These are called our faith sources. These sources, like the Bible and other sources of information about Jesus have accounts of Jesus life. The…

Yeoh, a Malaysian of Chinese descent, was born in Ipoh. Her parents, Janet Yeoh and Yeoh Kian Geik, are respectively a lawyer and MCA politician. She developed a love for dance from an early age and began ballet lessons at four years old. At 15 years old, she relocated with her family to England where…