Abomination

each time he tries to escape his fate, it only tightens its grip, a hungry snake slowly constricting it 's prey. Oedipus flees Corinth in an attempt to flee his fate- “I went to other lands,/ so I would never see that prophecy fulfilled,/ the abomination of my evil fate”- however in leaving his home, he only fell into the hands of the fate he was running from. Jocasta also tries to avoid Oedipus’ fate as it is also her own, she begs him not to seek the truth, but Oedipus’ compulsive desire for…

Chinua Achebe once said, “It’s not difficult to identify with somebody like yourself, somebody next door who looks like you. What’s more difficult is to identify with someone you don’t see, who’s very far away, who’s a different color, who eats a different kind of food. When you begin to do that, then literature is really performing wonders.” This is what Achebe succeeded in doing when he wrote Things Fall Apart, a historical fiction novel that explores Nigerian culture during the Age of…

1820: Missouri Compromise When the territory that is now Missouri applied for statehood in 1819, the North was clearly against the proposition since they felt that the South already held too much power in the government. However, later on, when the District of Maine desired statehood, a compromise was made. In order to uphold the balance between free and slave states, states would be admitted in pairs with one slave state and one free state. After a massive debate, this was put into effect,…

As a species, we possess an innate selfish human nature with which we are wired to focus solely on our own self preservation before we offer compassion to others. When it comes to life or death situations, all individuals will choose a route that helps themselves, before extending a helping hand to other people in the same situation. The idea of self preservation is not only viewed all throughout the history of different cultures, but it is clearly outlined as a prominent theme in the short…

through getting a college education and living a successful career. Not only is it affecting people economically, the meaning of the American Dream also changes for those who face discrimination. For a guy to love his boyfriend is considered an abomination, it 's his civil liberty to marry who he wants. While doing that, he is pursuing his happiness through love and not hate. For an African American who just wants to be viewed as any other human being, is considered as dangerous and a ‘thug’…

However, I started learning about the hidden impacts that eating fast food can have. And I started thinking, is the temporary enjoyment of eating one of these meals really worth the negative effect it has? And now I pose the question, would so many people really still be eating fast food if they knew about the repercussions that are caused? By eating fast food, we give a cause for animal cruelty. Many may argue that they only eat fast food because it is much more affordable than a healthy meal,…

What does the word crucible mean to you? Crucible has multiple meanings. A play called The Crucible, tells of the Salem witch trials that took place in 1692. Many innocent people died during the trials or admitted to accusations that they truly never committed in order to save their lives. The witch trials were a devastating time for the people of Salem. Due to the themes, characters, and the plot, the play fits the many definitions perfectly, making it the ideal title for the play; a pot…

Andrew Jackson, the seventh president(1829-1837) of the United States, played a huge factor in the development of America. Jackson the former founder of the Democratic Party(One of the two major political parties in the United States), become a democratic symbol for the country. Jackson ran two-terms as president, during his presidency Jackson extended executive powers and made Presidents role more powerful. Jackson was the first president not born in the United States, coming from another…

As the fiend stared down upon me, I could feel his menacing stare as the moonlight illuminated his grotesque smile. I could feel that his intentions were not amiable toward his creator. I had made a promise that I surely did not want to follow through. I felt threatened and knew that if I did not follow through, that hideous image of the monster I created could be my last. He would go after my family and my earlier selfish intentions would bring destruction to the ones dear to me. The creature…

Ramona demonstrated crucial critical thinking skills as she researched Next Step Herbal Health before arrival at the corporation. Moreover, her moral code led her to the understanding that the actions of Next Step were questionable as well as unethical. One negative search led to another distasteful disappointment, fueling her curiosity of the underlying ethics of this corporation, allowing other corporations to sink at their expense. As a matter of fact, these reasoning skills, better known…