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In the 16th century, a councilor to King Henry VII called Sir Thomas More wrote a book called Utopia, making the look and workings of a functioning society where everyone was elated or content. Utopia is a location where there is no conflict because everyone is content with what they have, a place where necessities…

The Texas Rangers, like the Mounties, have become a legend. Their best known fictional icon is the Lone Ranger, who before he donned the mask and began using silver bullets, belonged to that doughty band and was one of a posse ambushed by outlaws. The sole survivor, he was accordingly the Lone Ranger. Tales of…

“The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it,” said the late, great comedian George Carlin. Many Americans are just starting to wake, dazed and confused, from a century long slumber, induced by the sedative of hope that allowed those already in positions of power to…

In today’s society, we are realizing that everything we do, there is no guarantee that it’s protected. The government is quite scrupulous of what we look at on the internet or what we do on a day to day basis. To CNN, as years go by, we are losing control of our digital privacy. They…

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…

Malcolm Gladwell depicts the fantastic virtuoso of Christopher Langan, right now known as the sharpest man in America. Langan has an IQ of 195. His virtuoso makes him an exception since he emerges such a great amount in contrast with whatever is left of the world. Notwithstanding, has that virtuoso aided Langan be effective in…

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…

Literary Analysis: “Fish Cheeks” Amy Tan’s “Fish Cheeks” depicts a young girl’s realization that she should embrace her culture without shame. Through the use of powerful symbols and vivid imagery, the author explores this theme by recounting a memorable Christmas gathering. The cultural differences, which act as the main conflict for the narrator, are symbolized…

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the author explores various universal themes that readers can relate to. One theme that stands out is the distinction between ignorance and naivety. This distinction is evident when the character Scout, a young tomboy, narrates her own story. Through Scout’s perspective, we are introduced to Boo Radley,…

Themes in Works by Edgar Allan PoeHorror stories seem to provoke a certain feeling inside all of us. They can make us scared, nervous, or even just amazed. If a horror story is told well, it can make just about any reader cringe. There are certain elements that must be in a horror story to…