… world since ancient times as a crude method of birth control. Although many religions forbade or restricted the practice, abortion was not considered illegal in most countries until the 19th century. There were laws during this time, however, that…

… Suzanne Britt In Suzanne Britt’s essay Neat People vs. Sloppy People, she carefully and humorously compares the two kinds of individuals. I personally enjoyed her interpretations very much. In her opinion, the variation was not merely the differenc…

… Conflict In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, behavior is centered around a rigid Puritan society that leads to great consequences in the lives of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale. Their act of adultery greatly effects their lives…

… was referred to as a "fallen monument" in the story (William Faulkner). She was a "monument" of Southern gentility, an ideal of past values but fallen because she had shown herself susceptible to death (and decay). The description of her house…

… include some of these same characteristics that help to find a theme within it. One main aspect of these poems is the portrayal of a character or characters acting sloth. Sloth is the aversion to work or lack of exertion. It could also be defined…

… 1984, you can expect to see that Big Brother is in many ways similar to numerous dictators, both past and present. As you read, you will be able to see the comparisons to Adolf Hitler, Nicolae Ceausescu and _______. 1984 by George Orwell is a story…

… started by throwing a ball in to a peach basket to the second most popular sport in the entire world. The pinnacle proving ground of the game is the National Basketball Association, which is regarded as the premier professional sports league in the…

… called “A Growing Coral Crisis”, written by Thomas Hayden, October 30, 2000. At a meeting of coral reef scientists, including marine biologist Peter Edmonds of California State University, North Ridge, say that the coral reefs are the most endangered…

… great leader during World War II. He added a common last name: Smith. The action of this novel is built around the main person, Winston Smith, and therefore the understanding of his personality, and his character is important for the understanding…

… The Fur Trade in Canada is a huge part of our history and has played a big role in shaping us as a country. There are many aspects of the Fur Trade that must be looked at to see how Canada has been shaped economically and politically in…