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Car racing has gone through many changes since its start in 1947. Race cars were not equipped with safety features such as roolbars, cages and safety belts. When accidents occurred drivers were seriouly injured or died. Through the years, steps have been taken to prevent major injuries. Race cars are now equipped with safety features…

“Harpo say, I love you, Squeak. He kneel down and try to put his arms round her waist. She stand up. My name Mary Agnes, she say. ”-This passage is from Celie’s forty-first letter. Squeak has just returned from an unsuccessful attempt to release Sofia from prison. The prison warden raped Squeak, and she returns…

Bishop was born on February 8, 1911, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, her father passed away when she was only eight months old. Her time at Vassar College marked the start of her career in literature. Elizabeth Bishop continued to write poems even after finishing college. She lived in various places such as Paris, North Africa,…

In his verse form Eliot paints the image of an insecure adult male looking for his topographic point in society. Prufrock has fallen in with the times. and places a batch of load on societal position and category to find his individualism. He is ashamed of his personal visual aspect and looks towards societal promotion…

The Olympics were an important event honoring Zeus, the Greek god of all gods and goddesses in a religious festival and physical competition. The Olympics were only celebrated every four years, between the 4 years was a different event honoring a different god each year. The Olympics were so important that many religious practices were…

In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, the main protagonists, Amir foils the qualities, behavior, and ideas of Hassan. Hassan’s contrasting characteristics to Amir highlight the main characters strengths and weaknesses. By contrasting and comparing the behavior, ideas and acts of Amir and Hassan the meaning of the novel are enhanced. To begin, Amir and…

The stories “Araby,” by James Joyce, and “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allan Poe share a common theme. In both tales, the plots revolve around one character manipulating the actions of another. I will discuss and compare the various elements of each story and their significance. Both stories are set in different countries, with…

I believe that the American Dream gives people the opportunity to build a stable foundation for the families to grow on. The foundation that would allow them to gain freedom and education, the Jobs, and the lives they have always striver to have. I believe that with dedication, education and a stable Job any immigrant…

Appearance versus Reality In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, many themes ad motifs are repeated throughout the entire play. The most important theme is appearance versus reality. Throughout Macbeth, things that appear to be good are, in fact, bad. Macbeth appears to be kind and honorable, but he is actually a ruthless murderer. Lady Macbeth appears to be…

We would think that in such a modern and developed world, people would be encouraged to express their individuality and independent way of thinking, but is that really so? Humans are social animals. As people, we live In a countless social structure, placing a strong emphasis on our need to belong and have strong relationships….