Yu the Great

Xia was born into a horrible breeding facility in the Himalayas along side her beloved brother Xiu. The two were nothing special really, they didn't come from notable bloodlines like some of the other hounds being housed there but they were beautiful little fluff balls. They never knew their sire and only knew their mother until they were old enough to be plucked from her to start their training. Right from the start little Xia had a strong dependency on her brother finding it hard to be separated from him for longer than a few minutes before she would begin her never ending howling waiting for him to call back to her, when that didn't work she would chew, bite, claw, anything she could get a hold of until they would finally be reunited. She loved him so much it was pitiful always feeling the need to keep him safe while at the same time feeling safe herself in his presence. At a young age, she often found herself fending off other puppies that tried to play with him, the sound of him yelping in pain sending her into a frenzy fighting whoever caused it till they backed off or they were separated. The facility they were kept as was horrendous the cages they were kept in constantly filthy and overfull often times, holding five or more pups in a cage that was only meant for two. Dead puppies that were unable to withstand the vigorous training could be found all over the grounds until something would finally come and eat them or they were covered in snow and forgotten about. The…

There are many elements needed to create a stable empire. Two great empires that will help asses this subject are the Han Dynasty and Alexander the Great’s rule over the Greek empires. The Han Dynasty offered a somewhat peaceful and free community conducive to stability, while Alexander led an empire that crashed after his death due to poor decisions that did not benefit the populous and allow for much progression. They key to the Han Dynasty’s success was the way the leaders made an empire that…

Word of Hua Tuo’s achievements in science and medicine would go on to become popular theme in East Asian literature and art, particularly in Japan. Kuniyoshi, a disciple of the Utagawa school, and one of the most renowned Ukiyo-e printmakers during the time of the Edo period illustrates the scene of Hua Tuo treating the shoulder wound of the famous Han general Guan Yu while conscious- a popular scene in in Luo Guanzhong’s 1522 novel, ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’. The novel is considered…

Between 200 BCE and 200 CE the Roman republic used advanced military strategy, weapons and training to conquer the known world, roughly five thousand miles away the Han Dynasty conquered and controlled most of China using their advancements of military strategy, weapons and training. By the time 200 BCE rolled around for the Roman empire they were at their pinnacle. Having already conquered all of Italy, surrounding island, and parts of Spain, they were becoming the strongest military power…

seldom considered to have a similar outcome. The failure of the flawless egalitarian state in socio-economic facets of living standards and equitability as well as political aspects during the Qin Dynasty mirrors the developments of early Communist China. Among the key aspects of the Qin unification was the act of completely clearing all local aristocracies and uniting the peasant class into a single, mobilized workforce. Ideally, the Qin bureaucracy sought to empower the common people through…

Steinbeck, there is insight into how the characters struggle to find their way while holding on to their personal dreams. Similiarly, in the article, “A Duty to Family, Heritage, and Country” by Ying Ying Yu, the author informs the reader of how Chinese students are held to very high standards, and there is only one dream, and that is to be successful in the eyes of their family and country. Steinbeck 's Of Mice and Men and the article by Ying Ying Yu both demonstrate how one measures success by…

Generally, a valuable lesson in life is learned or an important theme is reflected upon. In the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the main characters struggle to find their way while holding on to their personal dreams. Similarly, in the article, “A Duty to Family, Heritage, and Country” by Ying Ying Yu, the narrator struggles to attain her dreams that were imposed on her through her family and country. Chinese students are held to very high standards, and they have only one dream, which…

Yu Hua’s To Live and Zhang Yimou’s film interpretation both tell a similar story. They both follow the life of Fugui, a man who is at first a rambunctious gambler, and they illustrate his transformation into a man who loves his family and will do whatever it takes to give them a good life. They are both banned in China for their critical views on communism and the Chinese government. However, the book is quite a bit more detailed than the movie, and at times, the the settings are different. As a…

Industrial Pollution comes from contaminated wastes that gets disposed of into the air and water. Pollution affects the entire globe, causing there to be raised health risks. Since there has been multiple accounts for industries contaminating living factors, there has been a plentiful amount of researches that have been finding solutions to these epidemics. This paper will reflect the numerous studies which explores economic country developments with industrial pollution. Canfei He, Zhiji Huang,…

Vanessa Yu Mrs. DiMaggio AP Language In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the author Harper Lee tells a powerful story through the narrative of a young girl. The author conveys that possessing the qualities of morality, sympathy and courage, a person can overcome a prejudiced and racist society and find the good in the most unlikely and unexpected people. The author establishes her purpose using characterization and pathos. To Kill a Mockingbird is set in Maycomb County, a small town in…