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African Americans have been on the backend of facing issues that were born from racism which included segregation, the color line, and the strive for freedom from slavery. From the harsh times, there were many prominent individuals who changed the course of history and made it possible for African Americans to live in better circumstances…

            What makes a good leader? What are the qualities that one must possess to effectively lead?  Are the characteristics of a leader all supposed to be good, or must he participate in evil to become one? All these questions are explored in William Shakespeare’s Henry V.  In the play, Henry was the King of…

Atticus has been facing threats and warnings due to his defense of Tom Robinson in this particular section of the novel. It is in this scene that a heated argument arises, revealing a portion of the town’s genuine sentiments and biases. In chapter 15, Jem and Scout witness Atticus sitting outside Macomb jail, where Tom…

Being alone is a choice that some people make willingly, whereas loneliness is a perpetual state that causes pain. When experiencing loneliness, you may feel a lack of belonging and appreciation from others. In its most severe form, it can even evoke a sense that nobody would notice if you were gone. The text “Sorry…

One midnight in December, I was bored and restless. As I tried nodding off to sleep there came a noise from under the sheet. I leapt out of bed with such a fright. I ran down the hall to get a better sight. As I looked upon the mantle I noticed something was askew. As…

Title: First Ferris wheel Specific Purpose: To inform my audience the ability to understand the magnitude and ingenuity of the first ferris wheel built for the World’s Columbian Exposition at the Chicago Fair. Central Idea: The building of the first ferris wheel was an amazing accomplishment in 1893 Intro I. “There is nothing in the…

“A Raisin in the Sun” explores important themes such as poverty, dreams, racism, society, and various social issues that impact an African-American family. Lorraine Hansberry delves into the effects of race prejudice and economic insecurity on a black man’s role within his own family, his ability to provide, and his sense of identity. A significant…

“Deep Throat: A military UFO? Mr. Mulder, why are those like yourself, who believe in the existence of extra terrestrial life on this Earth, not dissuaded by all the evidence to the contrary? Mulder: Because, all the evidence to the contrary, is not entirely dissuasive. Deep Throat: Precisely. Mulder: They’re here, aren’t they? Deep Throat:…

In the 2002 Spiderman superhero film (based on a Marvel Comics character), Peter Parker, a nerdy and shy teenager, is adopted by his uncle and aunt after losing his parents as a young boy. He leads a life full of failures and frustration until an unexpected event takes place when he discovers that he has…

William Faulkner’s short story “Barn Burning” is the story is about family bonds, and specifically, how these bonds influence the central character of the story. The story examines the internal dilemma and conflict faced by the protagonist, Sarty, imposed family and in particular by his father, Abner Snopes. William Faulkner masterfully employs concise imagery and…