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  • Black Death

    Black Death

    Page 1 In the later part of the middle ages, an epidemic was unleashed upon society. Killing almost half of the population, the black death not only changed, or ended the lives of everybody in its path, it also left a dark cloud lingering over humanity for decades after. At a time when the population of Europe was at an all time high, food was scarce. The people of Europe were not prepared to fight

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    Submitted: May 1, 2010 By: July
  • Death of a Salesman

    Death of a Salesman

    Darren Ben-Ari Mrs. Rowe English III March 24, 1998 Death of a salesman Death of a salesman The Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller is a controversial play of a typical American family and their desire to live the American dream “Rather than a tragedy or failure as the play is often described. Death of a Salesman dramatizes a failure of [that] dream” (Cohn 51). The story is told through the delusional eyes and

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    Submitted: May 2, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Death of a Salesman and a Raisin in the Sun

    Death of a Salesman and a Raisin in the Sun

    A common theme in society today is that money is the key to happiness. In A Raisin in the Sun and Death of a Salesman the theme that money is the root of contentment is also present. In A Raisin in the Sun, Walter Lee has such a desire to be rich that he neglects his son and wife. Willy, in Death of a Salesman, is also very distracted by the thought of money. First

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    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Max
  • Death

    Death

    Poetry Final Death Without death there could be no life. Although dying is inevitable for the living, it’s a reality people are afraid to face. Many people simply fear the unknown, many people fear they will face consequences from their life once they die, and others just don’t want this wonderful ride to end. Death leaves people questioning what they believe in and what’s important. To lose someone you love is a grief everyone will

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    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Jon
  • Death Penalty

    Death Penalty

    Capital punishment and the practice of the death penalty is an issue that is passionately debated in the US today. Opponents of the death penalty believe capital punishment is unnecessary and inappropriate in our modern society. In their minds, such an act by the government serves no positive social purpose and only denigrates life (Death Penalty Focus, 2005). On the other hand, those in favor of capital punishment, including the US Supreme Court, see the

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Death Penalty in the United States

    Death Penalty in the United States

    DEATH PENALTY The death penalty is an ongoing controversy in the United States. There are people that are for it and those that oppose it. I am for it, but only for the horrendous crimes that are committed today in our society. In my personal opinion, I think priests that molest or “take advantage” of little boys deserve the death penalty. In today’s society, this is one of the most controversial debates whether capital

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Jack
  • Death of a Salesman

    Death of a Salesman

    Critical Analysis: Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller started playwriting shortly after World War II and during the Great Depression, when the world was going through a lot of grief and turmoil. He wrote plays that people could relate to at that time. He allowed people “an honest view of the direction the country had taken” (PBS: American Masters). The play, Death of a Salesman, deals with “desperation and parental responsibility” (PBS: American Masters). The

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Yan
  • A Fever in Salem: A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials

    A Fever in Salem: A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials

    A Fever in Salem: A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials. By Laurie Winn Carlson. (Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 1999. Pp. xiii, 197. $24.95.) The author of this book has proposed an intriguing hypothesis regarding the seventeenth-century witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Laurie Winn Carlson argues that accusations of witchcraft were linked to an epidemic of encephalitis and that it was a specific form of this disease, encephalitis lethargica, that accounts for

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Death Annoucement

    The Death Annoucement

    It was a regular day; except for we had planned to go camping that night. We were heading to my dad’s house to drop off our van. We then noticed my uncle Vaughan and uncle Dave standing in the driveway, and to just turn slightly there was a police officer just standing there. We all wondered what was happening? Was our father in trouble with the law? We were then rushed inside the house, where

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Steve
  • Death and Rebirth: Examinig Death Through Poetry

    Death and Rebirth: Examinig Death Through Poetry

    Death and Rebirth: Examining Death Through Poetry Death is one of the only true constants in the universe and is the only guarantee in life. Everyone knows of death and everyone will experience it, but to the living death is still one of life's greatest mysteries. In some cultures death is celebrated and embraced, while in others it is feared. However it is perceived, death holds different meanings for different people. Through the art of

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Spire Both Jocelin and Roger Mason Are Responsible for Pangall's Death Because They Ignore the Warning Signs for Their Own Purposes. Is This an Accurate Assessment of the Situation?

    The Spire Both Jocelin and Roger Mason Are Responsible for Pangall's Death Because They Ignore the Warning Signs for Their Own Purposes. Is This an Accurate Assessment of the Situation?

    The death of Pangall at the end of chapter 4 in William Golding’s “The Spire” is a critical moment whereby certain themes and plot points come to fruition and others start to develop. It could be argued that Pangall’s death is directly the result of the construction of the spire, and that his life should be tallied along with father Anselm (seeming) friendship and the worker who fell, as non monetary costs of Jocelin’s dream.

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    Submitted: May 6, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Socrates and Zen

    Socrates and Zen

    Socrates and Zen The differences between Eastern and Western philosophies are very pronounced. Western mentality is generally based upon a rational, ordered system of categories that encourage the continual search for truth and knowledge through science or religion. Conversely, Eastern mentality maintains that life is a journey towards self-discovery of oneself and the unexplainable universe. However the drastic divide between Eastern and Western thoughts may not have always been so dramatic. Despite the many differences

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Edward
  • Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome When many think of Ancient Rome they might think of a very rich society with magnificent architectural and beautiful dwellings or a powerful imperial society. Many don't realize that everyday life was rather uncivilized and that the concept of cleanliness had not progressed too much. The most common form of death in Ancient Rome was from illness or disease, aside from war and military. Illness and disease all

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Beatrice
  • Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome When many think of Ancient Rome they might think of a very rich society with magnificent architectural and beautiful dwellings or a powerful imperial society. Many don't realize that everyday life was rather uncivilized and that the concept of cleanliness had not progressed too much. The most common form of death in Ancient Rome was from illness or disease, aside from war and military. Illness and disease all

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Beatrice
  • Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome

    Death and Funerary Practices in Ancient Rome When many think of Ancient Rome they might think of a very rich society with magnificent architectural and beautiful dwellings or a powerful imperial society. Many don't realize that everyday life was rather uncivilized and that the concept of cleanliness had not progressed too much. The most common form of death in Ancient Rome was from illness or disease, aside from war and military. Illness and disease all

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Alex
  • The American Dream as It Relates to Death of a Salesman

    The American Dream as It Relates to Death of a Salesman

    The American Dream as it Relates to Death of a Salesman The theme of the American Dream is extremely prevalent in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. It is so prevalent that there are literally hundreds of different to ways to analyze how the theme is used in the play. One interesting perspective is that the different characters in the play represent different versions of the American Dream. Biff represents the 19th century version of

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    Submitted: May 8, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Symbolism of “the Masque of the Red Death”

    Symbolism of “the Masque of the Red Death”

    In the Short Story “The Masque of the Red Death” Edgar Allen Poe uses objects and names to symbolize death can not be escaped. There are five main symbols to focus on: death, time, disregarding a problem in society, prosperity and ignorance; the objects identifying the symbols are the seven rooms, color, blood, the gigantic clock, and the Prince’s name. In “The Masque of the Red Death” there is a Prince named Prince Prospero. His

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    Submitted: May 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • Through Deaths Gates

    Through Deaths Gates

    "Through Deaths Gates" Construction of the camp began after Heinrich Himmler ordered its creation on April 27, 1940. Auschwitz continued to grow until 1945 when it was evacuated by the Nazis. Auschwitz was composed of three large camps and 45 sub-camps. Auschwitz I, which was the main camp, was the original section of the camp that was built near the Polish town of Oswiecim. At the entrance of Auschwitz I stood the infamous sign that

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Cell Article - Stem Cell Research Derived from Clinical Trials

    Cell Article - Stem Cell Research Derived from Clinical Trials

    - Cell Article Stem Cell Research Derived From Clinical Trials: During the history of medicine removal of diseased tissue was the only option. As a greater understanding of how the body functions was obtained it led to synthetic replacements and implants being used to help with this loss. As people are now living longer there has become a need for replacement of tissues due to the wear and the limited life-span of the implants. Using

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The Unknowns of the Death of Abraham Lincoln

    The Unknowns of the Death of Abraham Lincoln

    Gavin Willingham November 27, 2005 Mr. Ward American History H The Unknowns of the Death of Abraham Lincoln In the book The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop the accounts of the before and after are explained in a gripping suspense novel. Lincoln meets with his cabinet and lifts the blockade that has been enforced on the South. John Wilkes Booth and many conspirators plan the kidnap of Abraham Lincoln to regain the

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Mike
  • Making Specific Reference to Language, Imagery, and Verse Form, Discuss Owen's Attitudes Towards Death and Dying in ‘futility'and the ‘last Laugh'.

    Making Specific Reference to Language, Imagery, and Verse Form, Discuss Owen's Attitudes Towards Death and Dying in ‘futility'and the ‘last Laugh'.

    English Literature – Poetry Making specific reference to language, imagery, and verse form, discuss Owen's attitudes towards death and dying in ‘Futility' and the ‘Last Laugh'. In Owen's poem ‘The Last Laugh' each stanza contains a description of a soldier's death in war, and then the weapons reaction to it. This creates the image of the soldiers merely being entertainment to the weapons. The descriptions of the soldier's deaths occupy two lines per stanza, and

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Nick
  • Death of a Salesman

    Death of a Salesman

    In 1949 a play that was to influence the views of many about the American Dream and its realities was published. Death of a Salesman was written by Arthur Miller and eventually went on to earn him the prestigious Pulitzer prize. This play was predominantly set in the 1920s-30s and gives a deep insight into how the great depression affected working families during this period in time. Miller based this dramatic play solely around the

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    Submitted: May 11, 2010 By: Steve
  • The Concept of the Chinese Death

    The Concept of the Chinese Death

    СDistinguished by their striking white makeup, elaborate hairstyles and exquisite examples of traditional kimono, geisha have been a powerfully evocative icon of Japan and a source of fascination for people around the world since the late nineteenth century. Yet their role as entertainers and artists has been largely misperceived through the lens of Western culture. From June 25 through September 26, 2004, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an intimate look at the

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    Submitted: May 12, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Death of the American Dream

    Death of the American Dream

    Death of the American Dream In Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, all the characters are, in one way or another, attempting to achieve a state of happiness in their lives. The main characters are divided into two groups: the rich upper class and the poorer lower class, which struggles to attain a higher position. Though the major players seek only to change their lives for the better, the idealism and spiritualism of the American Dream is

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    Submitted: May 12, 2010 By: Victor
  • The Trial

    The Trial

    I have a few minutes to myself so I think I shall do a little writing. Now folks, ya’ll aren’t going to believe this. Germany has announced that its “top prosecutor” is going seek a criminal “investigation and prosecution” of: Rumsfeld, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, former CIA director George Tenet, along with other U.S. civilian and military officers for their alleged roles in “war crimes” committed at Abu Ghraib prison and Guantanamo Bay. The

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    Submitted: May 14, 2010 By: July

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