Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a really unique and interesting novel. Right from the start I felt that Huxley used satire as an effective literary tool. In the first chapter Huxley makes a very bold statement. As the world is getting excited about the march of science, Huxley shows that this could very…
As World War II drew to a close the political geographic makeup of Europe began to shift drastically. After Germany had invaded Russia in 1941 as part of Operation Barbarossa, the tide of the war began to shift. After the German invasion was halted, the USSR began to push the enemy back, and in 1945…
Art Over the course of the Renaissance, a large range of art was crafted. This art depicted many different perspectives and ideas. Different forms of colour, light, imagery and realism were used to convey the artist’s message. During the Renaissance, art began to evolve in terms of style as well as content. One of the…
Doctors in Shakespeare’s time were not very educated compared to today’s doctors. Most of their work was based on the philosophies of Aristotle and Hippocrates. The beliefs that the doctors shared were accepted by most people during the Shakespearean era. There were some doctors that did not agree with Hippocrates and Aristotle. They believed that…
During contact with the Europeans, Aboriginals suffered many major setbacks. Many of these problems were due to the fact that Europeans had introduced new elements to their society, which they either could not handle physically or culturally. The most lethal introduction into Aboriginal society was diseases. Over time, people in Europe had built up immunities…
The battle of Vimy Ridge was one of the major, and most critical, battles of World War I. Vimy Ridge were a 475 meter tall fortification, which had an unobstructed view for several kilometers (Vimy Ridge- Radessays). The ridge was located near the French town of Arras. The first battles at the ridge took place…
Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to determine the relationship between the vertical depression of the free end of a meter stick and the weight sticks attached. Theory Hooke’s Law shows that when an elastic material is deformed, restoring forces will arise which try to bring the material back to its starting situation. The…
The Julio-Claudians Emperors: Civil Government and Military Concerns Relations between emperor and subjects encompassed dealings with the senators and equites Augustus portrayed himself first among equals rather than as dictator like Julius Caesar, thus emphasizing civil rather than military power Augustus’ immediate successors came from his extended family so a single dynasty ran the Roman…
Health – the overall condition of the body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury Wellness – optimal health and vitality, encompassing all the dimensions of well-being Risk Factor – a condition that increases ones chances of disease or injury Infectious Disease – a disease that can spread from person to…
Landlord and tenant law has a lengthy history which can have its origins traced all the way back to the Code of Hammurabi. However, landlord and tenant law evolved into its present shape during the Middle Ages in England. A landlord is defined as a person or group which owns property and agrees to allow…
Ghost Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast, With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts,– O wicked wit and gifts, that have the power So to seduce!–won to his shameful lust The will of my most seeming-virtuous queen: O Hamlet, what a falling-off was there! From me, whose love was of that dignity That it…
Al-Qaeda, an Arabic word for “the base” was a terrorist group started in 1988 by a wealthy Saudi named Osama Bin Laden. The members of Al-Qaeda believe an extremist form of Islam known as Wahhabi. This is one of the most traditional forms of Islam which teaches that the only respectable word is that of…
Autism, a growing social disorder in our society is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment. Over the years autism has remained a mystery when it comes to the cause. The original theory was that autism was caused by genetic predisposition, but over time this…
Outstripped any other kind of public entertainment Bread and circuses Chariot races were held in the circus (circuit) The Circus Maximus- largest in Rome, one of the oldest Rudimentary seating all around the race track but it kept getting renovated until it became the largest building in the Roman empire 600 m x 150 m;…
Mark Antony: Co-Consul With Caesar Assassins killed Caesar and said the republic was restored Mark Antony said well I’m in charge He was Caesar’s best friend- Brutus refused (we’re not butchers, were getting rid of a tyrant; we’re not killing all of our opponents) MA was now in charge No one knew what was going…
Coliseum; amphitheatre Invented architecture primarily for these combats Amphi- going all the way around; the theatre in the round Coliseum- colossal Performance space with people sitting all around is a Roman invention Arena= sand (that’s what you needed to soak up the blood) 45m x 20m (performance space) 200x 150m 9 storeys tall Equipped with…
The Basics Effective posters have three traits: The information is written clearly and concisely. The information is presented in a way that places the meaning of the text ahead of the style that it is presented in. The poster is displayed in areas that are highly visible. Readability: Writing Clearly and Concisely Readability is a…
Setting: The entirety of Mamet’s play is set inside Don’s resale shop. The play begins in the junk shop midmorning. All of the play’s dialogue occurs within the shop, while almost every piece of action (be it getting coffee etc) occurs outside of the shop. The shop serves as the centre of the characters’ plan…
Terrorism is a predominant issue on the agendas of global leader’s in the 21st century. The US and its allies consider terrorism as a top priority, primarily due to the 9/11 attacks on the US. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of the US, Canada, and 23 other European allies. Defence against terrorism became…
Countess of Longford, Elizabeth Pakenham, was born in London England in 1906. She attended Lady Margaret Hall and Oxford University where she studied classical history and philosophy. She later married Oxford professor and politician, the seventh Earl of Longford in 1931, with whom she had eight children. She worked as a tutor from 1930-36 in…
