The autobiography Black Boy, by Richard Wright, is a tale of hope and determination. It catalogs Wright’s life growing up as an African-American in Jim Crow South, depicting the economic and social struggles that were stereotypical for African-Americans at the time. It follows him through his youth, examining the hardships and obstacles faced by both…
1. Renewable energy source: a source of energy; such as water, which can be replaced or restocked in a human lifetime. 2. Non-renewable energy source: a source of energy; such as fossil fuels and uranium, which cannot be replaced or restocked in a human lifetime. 3. Negative charges: the type of electrical charges that can…
1. Atom – the smallest unit of an element that displays the same properties as the element, for example, hydrogen. 2. Atomic number – The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom; for example, the atomic number for helium is 2. 3. Chemical formula – A short form used to represent a molecule;…
Do you think equality is important to society? In my opinion, even in the current so-called civil society, the wish of equality between man and woman is hard to achieve. In China, domestic violence is still rife. So I’m not surprised when I read “Lives of the Saints” which was written by Nino Ricci. Cristina,…
Daycare or child care is caring for a child during the day. Daycare for kids typically refers to a child care facility that parents take their children to during the daytime for care, supervision, and learning. Daycare centers specialize in the care of infants through pre-schoolers and school-aged children as well. In the contemporary world,…
Iago is Othello’s ensign; also he is the villain of the play. He betrays almost everyone. The fundamental reason is Othello’s promotion of Cassio to the post of lieutenant, who with no experience had been leading men in battle. Therefore, Iago makes a terrible plan and he is going to take revenge on everyone-Othello, Desdemona,…
“Anthem for Doomed Youth” is a famous poem which is written by Wilfred Owen and depicts the First World War. He was born on March 18th, 1893 in Oswestry, Shropshire. After school, he became a teaching assistant and in 1913 went to France for two years to work as a language tutor. He began writing…
When Lady Macbeth first appears in the play, she is learning of the witches’ prophesies from a letter sent to her by Macbeth. Almost immediately after reading this letter, she starts to think of a way to assure that Macbeth becomes king. She wants to kill King Duncan. “Yet I do fear thy nature. It…
Summary: The Cabuliwallah is from Kabul. His real name is Abdur Rahman. He works as a peddler in India. He goes to Kabul once a year to visit his wife and little daughter. In the course of selling goods, once he reaches the house of writer, Rabindranath Tagore. Then his five years daughter, Mini calls…
Hunting: was enjoyed by the aristocratic populace (slave bears, horses, dogs. Lion hunting; was the preview of royalty, a sport of nobility. Fishing: was seen as more of a job; Ancient sources mention one fishmonger winning the Olympia. Aquatic sports: such as swimming, were only used as a way of training for other sports (recreational,…
Ancient Greek Women place was at home, they had no place at the games Two classes of women in ancient Greek culture: Wife & a Hetaira (companion) Hetairai: more sophisticated, cultured (however not fit for the home) Nude women are found, but not in athletic contexts (often in beauty shop [Kale: beautiful] or at most…
Chrematitic (Chremata= money) Either sponsored by a city-state or a sanctuary Greeks were most proud of their stephanitic victory but also were proud of their chrematitic victories (Greek athlete mixed his prizes from both type of event together) Fame of the chrematitic games usually depended on how much prize money was offered If sponsored by…
Part 1: Othello IS a “Perfect” Tragic Hero In life, heroes will arise whenever they are called for. It may be the everyday heroes that are seen rescuing a cat from a tree or helping an old lady cross the street. It may also be the heroes that are seen in movies and books rescuing…
Ventricles= expansions of the brain’s central cavity Filled with CSF, lined with ependymal cells Continuous with each other, central canal, and spinal cord 1st/2nd= paired lateral ventricles (lie in cerebral hemispheres) [separated by septum pellucidum– transparent wall] 3rd ventricle lies within diencephalon [connected to each lateral ventricles by interventricular foreamen] In midbrain is central cavity…
Purpose The purpose of this lab was to evaluate the increase in velocity with time during a free fall. Also, to determine the position from the start of the fall. Hypothesis It is hypothesized that the object that is dropped will endure gradual change acceleration in acceleration. The acceleration for the object in the velocity-time…
Richard James invented the Slinky along with his wife Betty. The couple was fearful that there would be no interest in such an ordinary-looking toy. They were worried enough to give their own friend a dollar to buy one! After their first demonstration, they sold around 400 Slinkys. Slinkys were a hit. The Slinky can…
Atticus Finch is the father of two young children, Jem and Scout. Throughout the book, Jem and his little sister Scout learn a lot about the place they call home, Maycomb County. Atticus is a very responsible parent who teaches his children the lessons they need to become honest and dignified people later in life.…
What is fate? Fate is a power beyond anyone’s control. While reading Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Fate has been brought up many times. Fate is the definitive trouble-causing factor in the play Romeo and Juliet. Many characters, even the pair of lovers themselves have acknowledged Fate’s cruel ploy. There was plenty of evidence of fate…
Diencephalon: forms central core of forebrain, surrounded by cerebral hemispheres. Made of 3 paired structures: 1) thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus. Thalamus: egg-shaped (known as the inner room) has midline connection called interthalamic adhesion ***EVERY part of the brain that communicated with the cerebral cortex must relay its signals through a nucleus of the thalamus. Hypothalamus:…
The event consists of 5 prizes Stadion/ Wrestling- was apart of both the pentathlon & Olympia Discus, Halma (jump) and Akon (javelin throw) The competitor must do well in ALL events to have a chance of being crowned a victor Not sure if discus were standardized (made of bronze (2kg) or sometimes iron), athletes could…