… for his collection of sinners that in some way fit the crimes they committed in life. But Dante’s tortures also reflect a vision of Hell that is very different from that which we imagine through popular culture. His hell is not a lake of fire,…

… late 19th century and the early 20th century America looked to actively expand its influence overseas to other countries. This period is often referred to as the “New Era of Manifest Destiny” which was greatly spurred by missionaries and business…

… of the U.S., for the progress and successful domination of the Western Hemisphere by a Republican, agrarian society. Thomas Jefferson held firmly to the belief that this domination would occur naturally and function in balance, with the absence of…

… the 20th century. During the first decade, it began to experience a series of fundamental adjustments that made Uruguay a pioneer in economic, social, and political reform. For example, the government launched a program of economic nationalism. First…

… and public health problem. About ten percent of the adult drinkers in the United States are considered alcoholics or experience some drinking problems to some degree(“Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia”). By definition, alcoholism is a chronic and…

… time in her life. This ratio represents a woman’s lifetime risk. Thus, not until the age of 80 does a woman’s risk of breast cancer rise to 1 in 8. About 180,00 women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 44,000 will die from it making…

… Heights, the main character, Heathcliff Earnshaw, breeds hate in those near him as a means of dispensing retribution on those who have treated him cruelly in the past. The effects of his hate devastate the lives of many, but leave others virtually…

… of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller, Willy Loman's life seems to be slowly breaking down. It is clear that Willy's problems or of his own doing, and that his own foolish pride and ignorance lead to his downfall. Willy's self-destruction involved the…

… gain citizenship in the United States of America should be required to have Basic English skills before being granted citizenship. Our country is changing more for the immigrants than for ourselves. You see bi-lingual posters and sign all over these…

… admired by their societies. The Anglo-Saxons first told Beowulf around the year 600 AD. When it was formally recorded around the year 1000, their societal structure had changed some, but their idea of a great leader was still the same. Beowulf is…