Albatross

One day I went into One day I went into Walmart by my house at night to pick up some groceries for my family who just came into town. There was hardly anyone there because it’s kind of late. After I gather all of my things I needed I met back up with my family in the front. We stood in the check out. Suddenly, while we were waiting, a tall dark skinned man came and stood behind us and he tapped me and said “I have something to tell you” and I turned towards him and gave him a confused look…

Spencer Fullerton Baird 1823-1887 First Director of the United States Fish Commission and father of modern fish stocking By David Downes – 100885094 October 6, 2015 BIOL 1010 – Assignment 1 Spencer Fullerton Baird was an important figure in early Biology and Ecology, and by the time of his death in 1887, he had become a renowned naturalist and scientist in Washington D.C.. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1823, Baird and his brother William grew up fascinated by nature,…

him, Victor must live his life through the prevailing errors that reign his mind of the faults and deaths of all whom he loves by creating the monster. In comparison, both gothic texts prevail from the instances of the mariner shooting the albatross, “albatross around the neck” acting against God and nature where as Victor creates the monster, “I beheld the wretch- the miserable…

What have I learned about failure? I believe there is much to learn from failure and much can be gained by failing. I have learned that we should look at the bright side of failure. Once someone starts looking at failure on the bright side and considering the positives that come out of “failures” they can successfully live a more joy filled life. Now I’m not claiming that once someone looks on the bright side of failures they will automatically become happy all the time and all their problems…

The pros to Common Core State Standards is that these standards are internationally benchmarked, meaning that they will be comparable to other standards from other countries in the world. Also, all teachers will be teaching the same standards which will make professional development easier for the entire education community. Due to all the standards being the same in all states, it will greatly decrease funding on grading tests because states can share with each other. Another pro is that Common…

The slave trade in African captives, already well underway in Europe and the Atlantic islands since at least the fifteenth century, morphed into the historical period known as the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade when Europeans who made the voyage to the Americas in the sixteenth century began shipping Africans as cargo along with other commodities being transported to the New World. By the middle of the century, dedicated slave ships had begun to transport captured peoples across the route known as…

Rhetorical themes such as the concept of the femme fatale is evident throughout the gothic novels Christabel, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Lamia, and Carmilla. Even though the femme fatale was being portrayed in literature, it was representative of unrest about the rise of the “new woman” as females were becoming more powerful in society. In this time period was a realistic fear for the community and portraying women that are loose, seductive, and deadly if not kept under control. These…

many of them become blinded by their success and fortune and make mistakes. George made a mistake on the road to accomplishing their dream when he made the conscious decision to end Lennie's life. Out of greed or feeling as though Lennie was an albatross on his shoulders, George killed Lennie. Greed drives people to madness, and pushes many to their mental limits, which can result in rash decisions such as this. The American Dream was a well-known goal set for Americans and immigrants alike,…

Astrological Sign Spotlight For Imbolc and Ostara Candle Colours for Seasonal Festivals ~ By Dorthy Workman IMBOLC- February 1st or 2nd. Candle colors are- Lavender, and White. These colors represent the divine (White) rebirth and preparations for one’s spirituality (the Lavender). OSTARA- (Vernal Equinox) Around March 20th..Candle colors are-Light Green, Yellow, and Pale Pink. This is the colors of the beginning of maturing plants and flowers. Zodiac Candles ~ By Dorthy Workman When…

goat: Wolf Idioms: i-alone wolf: a person who prefers to be alone, spend time alone or has no or few friends. ii-throw (someone) to the wolves: to send someone into danger without protection or to sacrifice someone. 2-Birds Idioms: Albatross Idioms: i-(an) albatross around someone's neck: a problem that prevents someone from succeeding or making progress. Chicken Idioms: i-chicken feed: a small sum of money. ii-chicken –livered: cowardly, easily scared. iii-go to bed with the chickens: go to…