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Smallpox is a dire, highly contagious, and often lethal disease that is caused by the variola virus that can be spread by air or by direct contact through people or clothing that has been contaminated by the pus or scabs. Smallpox has been a problem for many countries throughout the world because of the serious…

Ladonya Gatling World Civilizations II Mr. Mitchell 10:00-10:50 (MWF) Colonialism in Africa “Neither imperialism nor colonialism is a simple act of accumulation nor acquisition… Out of imperialism, notions about culture were classified, reinforced, criticized or rejected” (BBC World Service). The nineteenth century saw massive changes in Africa. Some were driven by famine and disease (BBC…

In the Medieval Period, knights dedicated their lives to following the codification of gallantry. In Sir Thomas Malory s Le Morte vitamin D Arthur, a figure of characters performed gallant Acts of the Apostless to accomplish the position of an ideal knight. Their features of regard for adult females and courtesy for all, helpfulness to…

In Aphra Behns Oroonoko, the author expresses her views on and passionately, which in the Seventeenth century was unsuited for a person , let alone a woman, to do. By establishing the story from a first person account there becomes a juxtaposition of both author and character. By doing so the reader is able to…

Geoffrey the Bastard, who in future would be the father of REH’s rage-filled adventurer Cormac Fitzgeoffrey, was in trouble. He was just fourteen, and his prospects for growing old enough to father anybody didn’t look sanguine. His father, William, who had been among the King of Sicily’s greatest war-captains, was dead in battle with the…

Black Elk Speaks Black Elk Speaks is an autobiography and a tribal history of Black Elk and the Lakota people. Throughout the book there are many elements of symbology such as important numbers, colors and animals. Most of the symbols are shown through Black Elk’s vision because this is the time where Black Elk is…

When analyzing the history of Greek Tragedies it is impossible not to address one of the main focuses of tragedies; the fatal flaw of some of the characters. Fatal flaws are the negative traits of a character that eventually leads to their downfall. One key fatal flaw that is repeated throughout many Greek tragedies is…

Introduction             The term ‘ancient civilization’ refers to a society that existed long ago. It is often used to describe societies that developed around the Mediterranean Sea starting around 3000 B.C. and ending in A.D. 476 with the fall of the Roman Empire.             Ancient Greek civilization can be traced back to the Minoan (muh-noh-uhn)…

Children are inherently rebellious – it is a natural part of their development to rebel against their parents or guardians. This rebellion process often involves questioning one’s beliefs, navigating outside influences, seeking acceptance, and striving for understanding. Upon analyzing characters from stories focused on rebellion, I have come to realize that rebellion is not simply…

            The story that is the subject of this piece of literary criticism is Margaret Laurence’s “The Loons,” part of her collection of short stories titled A Bird in the House. Though considered a collection of short stories, this set of narratives also forms a cohesive whole in which the same characters and setting appear…