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In Tim OBriens The Things They Carried, the protagonist, Tim OBrien is drafted into the Vietnam War. OBrien, being young and nave about the lifestyle of war, is scared and doesnt know what to do. After battling with his conscience about fleeing the country and dodging the draft, OBrien reluctantly decides to go to the…

f Situation in Oedipus RexThe Signifigance of Irony, Metaphor, and Reverasal of Situation in Oedipus RexOedipus Rex is a tragedy of a man who attempts to flee a prophecy out of fear of what the future may hold for him, and in doing so blindly falls straight into his tragic fate. The use of literary…

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Born on February 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His nicknames in the ring are “Pretty boy” because early in his career for his unmarked face and “Money” for being one of the highest-paid athletes. He is a five-division world champion (has won world titles in at least five different weight classes),…

Having read Michaela Cullington’s “Texting and Writing,” I hold a different perspective from her. According to Cullington, texting does not affect students’ writing skills. Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that textspeak, which involves shortening and abbreviating words in text messages, does have an impact on students’ writing style. Frequently, they incorporate these abbreviations into…

Aristophanes’ Lysistrata is a play full of possibilities and contradictions. It is marked by the fact that the title of the play spells out the lead character of the play, a female. Furthermore, it portrays the women of Athens as teaming up with the women of Sparta to force their husbands to end the Peloponnesian…

The debate surrounding the Loch Ness monster’s existence has persisted among scientists and enthusiasts for a long time. Despite extensive use of sonar and tracking devices, no concrete evidence confirming the presence of the Loch Ness monster has been found. However, there are captivating tales and legends associated with it. The lack of substantial proof…

Written by Ruth Thomas, the short story “Previous Good Conduct” focuses on the protagonist, specifically the character of the mother who takes care of the children at home. The mother is depicted as having unusual beliefs and behaving in irrational ways. The story can be divided into three key parts that revolve around the protagonist….

Despite facing significant obstacles, both Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X managed to become literate without the assistance of teachers or workbooks in a classroom. Their paths to literacy differed in some ways, but what stands out the most are the similarities between them. Both individuals independently learned how to read and write, which ultimately cultivated…

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim helps Houck develop greater changes. Huckleberry learns multiple lessons such as growing into better and trustworthy friend. Throughout the novel Jim helped Houck see the different side of life and how everyone grows in different surroundings. Eventually both Huckleberry and Jim grew more mature and wanted the best life…

Bienvenido Santos’ short narrative “When the Dancers Came” shares a common theme with the rest of his stories in “Scent of Apples.” This theme explores the sense of loss experienced in the Filipino American community, whether it be a loss of home, identity, or family. In “When the Dancers Came,” Santos conveys this loss through…