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Most Americans are too well aware of the problem that the U.S.A faces surrounding school shootings. However, one of the most tragic shootings was at Sandy Hook Elementary School where 20 innocent children were brutally shot and 6 adults died protecting them. Dawn and Mary by Doyle rivetingly retells this tragedy with the untold angle:…

Introduction Joseph Conrad’s “The Heart of Darkness” is clear reflection of what hunger for power and fame can do. There are intertwining thoughts, idealisms and characteristics between the characters in this novel, but the most dominant of all is the protagonist in the name of Charlie Marlow. Many of those who have read the book…

In Jack Kerouac’s novel “On the Road,” the narrator, Sal Paradise, presents a seemingly optimistic view of life. He consistently expresses his excitement for the adventures ahead and his high hopes for the future. According to Sal, the novel is characterized by youthful enthusiasm and unreserved optimism for the new experiences he seeks. However, a…

Since the aging of computers humans have changed their definition of reading. Reading used to be getting out a book, sitting down, and reading the book from cover to cover. Now a day’s most people consider sitting in front of their computer as reading. Whether it be on social networking sites or EBooks. Susan Jacoby…

To what extent is this true of your prescribed text and one other related text of your choosing? In many variations of futuristic texts, a common portrayal of the future is a bleak one. This is an expression of concert for current issues that may develop into an undesirable future. Such a statement appears to…

On March 8th, 2020 I went to see. Love Quest was written by Mary Maguire and Steven McGraw. This romantic comedy is about the journeys of two women, Kate Crawford and Brook Davis, in the perilous world of online dating. The Theatre Jax cast includes Sarah Boone (Kate), Anna Hobbs (Meagan), Sara Beth Gerard (Brook),…

Tom Buchanan, a wealthy and self-absorbed socialite, seeks to attain complete superiority by immersing himself in his wealth and possessions and exerting control over every aspect of his life and the lives of others. This is most apparent in his relationships with Myrtle Wilson. While he gifts her perfume, a magazine, and a dog, these…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

tMonica Schulz The Rivals 1775 Important events of this time… During this time, the American Revolution begins and the first battle started on April the 19th. This was the battle of Lexington and Concord a day after the famous ride of Paul Revere. The American government was beginning to form with George Washington being appointed…

Think about the last time you judged someone before getting to know them; perhaps a peer at school. These judgments could be about the simplest things, their appearance, behavior, rumors, etc., normally these judgments are proven wrong with the chance of getting to know someone. This “quick-to-judge” behavior is known as prejudice, prejudice never tends…