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Carli Lloyd’s, When Nobody Was Watching, reveals the determination and hardships she had to overcome to become the world-class athlete she is today. Beginning to play soccer at the age of five, Lloyd developed a passion for the game like no other. Not many girls played soccer at the time or would even be interested…

On the surface, Shakespeare’s work Hamlet is simply a tragedy of a son seeking revenge for his murdered father; however, the complexity of the work arises with the portrayal of acting, which blurs the lines between a character’s appearance and true intentions. The deceptive facades that Claudius, the King of Denmark; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, old…

Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby” explores the theme of love, both authentic and superficial, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature and relationships. The bond between Desiree and her adoptive parents exemplifies genuine love, devoid of prejudice and built on affection. When a young Desiree is discovered by Mousier Valmande at his Louisiana estate’s gate, she…

These are all words I have heard and continue to hear in my life. These are all words that relate to me, just in an extremely derogatory way. Being gay is something that is becoming more and more acceptable in our society, but living as a lesbian proves an everyday struggle for me and one…

Aunt Jennifer’s tigers are pictures that she is sewing into a tapestry. The tapestry could be one of those quilts that you can hang on the wall, or curtains. The details that are associated with her hands are being terrified, but lying still, they flutter through the wool and they are weighed down with the…

Who Gets What: Fair Compensation after Tragedy and Financial Upheaval is a story told by Kenneth Feinberg and his involvement in several historical tragedies over 28 years. Kenneth Feinberg is a lawyer here in the United States who has been involved in very large cases involving oil spills, victim compensation funds, and even the Agent…

The story is a combination of reality and fantasy which reflects many aspects of society. The author shed a light over the different components of humanity which deal with daily life activities. Human beings are so concerned about their own benefit. At first the villages plucked and prodded the old man to testify whether he…

Beowulf is our superhero in this story but only if our hero bragged about all his accomplishments. I say this because in the story Beowulf says, “No one else could do what I mean to, here, no man but me could hope to defeat this monster.” This here alone shows us a glimpse of the…

American society prides itself on being evenhanded and impartial, but so far history proves otherwise. In the past, unjust treatment of minorities was acknowledged, and in many cases, accepted, but it is the apparent and yet unmentionable treatment of women, past and present, that threatens to undermine America. Although sexual harassment and discrimination have been…

The word “privateer” conjures a romantic image in the minds of most Americans. Tales of battle and bounty pervade the folklore of privateering, which has become a cherished, if often overlooked part of our shared heritage. Legends were forged during the battle for American independence, and these men were understandably glorified as part of the…