Albert Schweitzer

Albert Einstein designed his own laws of nature. He changed the way we use to see light, gravity, and time. Most scientists in our day in age agree with what Albert Einstein has declared, but some scientists seemed to not understand what he was saying. Albert Einstein gave scientists the ability to know that atoms and molecules exist through Brownian motion. Albert was one who experimented the photoelectric effect in which he established that light has both a wave and a particle. Light particles…

Abstract Henry Cavendish was a man of extraordinary intelligence but had a crippling social anxiety condition that isolated him from most all human interaction. He was born into a family of English Dukes on both his father and mother’s side and later became one of the wealthiest people in England. He was well educated and attended the best English schools but did not hold any type of formal degree. After college, Henry began following his father’s scientific footsteps. Being a follower of…

James J. Hill was born on September 16th, 1838 in Ontario, Canada. James was able to get good schooling in his youth at Rockwood Academy. James's father died when he was only 14, which means James had to quit school. He had to work while his mother ran an inn, he worked with a grocer while being able to study with the reverend. His work with algebra and geometry will help him in his future. James moved to the United States when he was 17 determined to be an animal and fur trader. He settled…

life of monotony and indifference to the problems of the people around them, so when they succumb to the wrath of the plague, they realize for the first time that their lives are indifferent to the world and that death may be around the corner. In Albert Camus’s The Plague, each character develops a different way of thinking that helps them to rationalize the plague. Rieux uses what he knows as a doctor as motivation to help the people suffering around him, while Father Paneloux uses his…

Raskolnikov often feels isolated from society within multiple moments of the text which is emphasized within the description of the setting that the author encapsulates around him. This acknowledgment of his alienation is due to his personal beliefs and individual feeling of superiority amongst the community. After he killed Alyona and Lizaveta, Raskolnikov held his secret from all except Sonya, to whom he confessed that he felt the need to commit the murders in order to decide if he was one of…

pressed to find a religion or philosophy that neither addresses nor justifies human suffering. Literature as well often attempts to explore suffering, most frequently through the narrative format. It is in this space that both The Book of Job, and Albert Camus’ The Plague operate. In both literary works, the characters of Job and Dr. Bernard Rieux experience exceptional tragedy and are utilized as devices to forward the author’s own notion on the nature of suffering. Though written with…

Imagine being able to do whatever you want, with the only consequences being living with your own decisions. Sounds like freedom, right? Surprisingly, it’s not as good as it sounds. The article “Existentialism 101” describes a philosophy in which each person creates their own moral code and are defined by the choices they make. The short story “The Guest” is about a man who gives a prisoner the choice of being free or going to jail. “The Guest” illustrates the philosophy written about in…

Albert Einstein has made a historical impact on the world and in the fields of science and math. Even with a not so great childhood, he was able to persevere and accomplish many great things. In elementary school, his teacher had told him he was “too dumb” to be there. His mother told him he was “too smart” and decided to homeschool Albert. This is the beginning of his magnificent journey. From solving equations, to making a difference in schools, he has helped many people and will continue to…

the afterlife. As such, we sometimes wonder about these absurd things which are in fact part of our everyday life. The question “Is there any meaning to life” have been an occurring central topic in which Albert Camus have been trying to get to the readers about. In the novel The Stranger by Albert Camus, Meursault the main character, doesn’t fit in with the rest of the people as he doesn’t experience any emotions or have a care of what he is doing with his life. Meursault wants to know the…

1. Whole language This short story is beneficial in addressing whole language. Reyhner, Jon. "Dr. Jon Reyhner." Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Whole Language. Jon Reyhner, Northern Arizona University, 13 Dec. 2008. Web. 22 Sept. 2016. Whole language asks for rigorous literacy in which speaking, listening, reading, and writing are all included into instruction. Students will benefit from collaborative discussions, reading and analyzing theme and dialogue, and writing through graphic organizers. The…