… In America the land of opportunity there is unlimited ways for an individual to make it big. You may be born into poverty and die wealthy. There is also the possibility of opposite happening to you also. In America the worst and best of people all…

… never easy for a five year old to handle. My sister being born was no exception. I remember being very worried that my little sister would get all the attention when she was born. I didn’t think it would actually be my mom that got all the attention.…

… first book I read was Rachel and Her Children, by Jonathan Kozol. The author created an image in the readerfs mind of the harsh circumstances and living conditions of todayfs homeless families. Through his personal encounters and interviews…

… flaws cause him to become a different man. Sophocles characterizes Oedipus as a superior being with great hubris, arrogance, ignorance, and haste. These characteristics are factors that catalyzed his downfall, causing him to become humiliated, wiser,…

… phrase that goes “sex sells” which turns out to be very truthful. It seems like no other human act drives “buying behavior” as much as sex appeal does. Therefore advertisers manipulate this human drive and than offer their products as a path of love,…

… and uneasiness about something going on in your life. One example of having fear is going through a change, such as getting a new teacher in school. You don’t know what he will be like, and if he will be totally different from what you are used…

… as, “of, relating to, or being a turning point or specially important juncture.” Marcus Brutus’ critical decisions are not carefully thought out and therefore have a profound impact on him later. Brutus makes three tragic mistakes which ultimately…

… Tremain by Esther Forbes. Johnny Tremain is one of the best books I have ever read. This is an interesting historical novel, covering many parts of history such as the Boston Tea Party, and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It also talks about…

… satirizing the optimism promoted by the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. It is the story of a young man’s adventures throughout the world, where he witnesses evil and disaster. Throughout his travels, he adheres to the teachings of his tutor,…

… a four-day trip departing from the Port of Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico. The ship was carrying 2557 passengers and 920 crewmembers. Minutes after departure a fire was reported to have started in the laundry area, which was located on Deck 2…