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Being ambitious is one of the three adjectives that describe me. Ambitious people are eager and greatly desirous. As a member of an ice hockey team, I participate in demanding skating drills. Even though it can be exhausting, I am always enthusiastic and eager for the next practice, unlike many teammates who don’t enjoy attending….

In the Iliad, the theme of revenge is traditionally understood to be central to the story, with Achilles’ rage functioning as the initial conflict-setting aspect, both emotionally and from the point of view of the story’s plot. Because Achilles’ rage must be understood by the audience or reader to be not only an  emotional state,…

The drama and literature of the Elizabethan period was very different from the drama and literature of the modern day. It differed greatly in the aspects of theatre and its subjects, language, poetry, and the role of women in literature. During the Elizabethan period the most common subjects of theatrical performance were moralities and mystery….

In the 1930s, segregation was a big problem. Black people did not have the right to vote, they could not marry white men or women, and several other contrasting factors. The lives of white people were very different. According to the BBC, They had separate schools, separate bathrooms, separate churches, separate football teams, and even…

Myths are ingrained in every global region, constituting a vital aspect of their culture and identity. They played a pivotal function in ancient societies by fulfilling various roles such as providing entertainment, answering queries, offering explanations, and establishing social norms. Above all else, myths enabled these societies to grasp the origins of the universe, the…

Odysseus, 69, died April 4th, 1152 BC, by disease, when sailing on the ocean. Odysseus was born in Ithaca. He was the son of Laertes. He and his wife Penelope had a child named Telemuchus. As the king of Ithaca, Odysseus led his troops went on the fight which lasted for 10 years, the Trojan…

The story of Romeo and Juliet is an inevitable tragedy. Many events take place, which are quite detrimental to the love Romeo and Juliet have for one another. By mentioning marriage and death together, Shakespeare foreshadows Romeo and Juliet’s tragic ending. From the very beginning of the play throughout and to the end, there has…

Using argumentative speech topics is a method of speaking that either convinces the listeners that your ideas are valid, or that they have more validity than somebody else’s ideas. Typically, this is done through either an ethos, pathos or logos style of speaking. There are many different ways of using speech in order to persuade…

In this Five Paragraph Essay, I am going to tell you about three people that hada very firm hold of Pip’s future. The first of these characters is Joe, thekind-hearted young man, who loved Pip very much. Second, is Estella, who is the attractive, cold-hearted young lady whom makes Pip love her all his life….

Grapes of Wrath – Theme of JourneyThe Journey Theme in The Grapes of Wrath As a major literary figure since the 1930s, Steinbeck displays in his writing a characteristic respect for the poor and oppressed.In many of his novels, his characters show signs of a quiet dignity and courage for which Steinbeck has a great…