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What comes to mind when you hear the word hero? Most people think batman, wonder woman, or even a villain who turns good in the end. The definition of hero is “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Though there are many heroes in today's world, I want to tell you about certain individuals who have changed many people's lives for the better. Razia Jan, was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States in 1970. She was the owner of a…

Woodrow Wilson was known as one of the best presidents that we have had and I would have to agree with that! Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president who served in office from 1913 to 1921. Wilson led America though World War 1 (1914-1918); he was an advocate for democracy and world peace. Wilson was a college professor, university president, and a democratic governor of New Jersey before becoming the president of the United States. He even received the Noble Prize for his peacemaking efforts.…

Imagine Augusta under military occupation, Atlanta being shelled and burned, and Savannah being captured as a Christmas. One might ask what could cause destruction like that. What is powerful enough to make the country turn upon itself? What is the force that could turn Georgia into a war zone and Augusta into ash? The answer, simply put, is nothing more than a book. In 1862, as the United States of America was experiencing the catalyst of social change that would later become known as the Civil…

The industrial revolution changed the way that people lived in their everyday lives. With mass production, thanks to the assembly line, people were able to make and consume products at a much faster rate than ever before in history. However, there was a downside to this shift in living. This downside manifested itself in the form of waste. This waste could come in many shapes, colors, smells, and toxicity, but regardless it soon became a problem that has persisted to this very day. People who…

To illustrate, on page 316, paragraph, 11 it states “but that was before we raised money, the church and me, to send her to Augusta to school”. Mama gave her best effort to send her eldest daughter to school unlike herself, who had no education beyond the second grade. Dee also uses her education against her family even when she was young. On page 316 paragraph 11 it states “she…

for new heights I had yet to discovery. Because I discovered this spark early on, I have grown socially and academically throughout the years which has allowed me to and handle everyday situations more easily. Starting my freshman year at North Augusta High School, I found myself still fixed in the egotistical 8th grade mindset; I was far superior to all other students because of my status…

Being the only educated woman in her family, Dee has moved away to attend college in Augusta. When Dee arrives home, her family is greeted by a new persona that represents her African heritage. As Dee is exiting the car the audience is given a description of Dee’s colorful dress. The description suggest that she is wearing traditional African…

Augusta Comte 1798-1857, tried to understand society and how it changes. He used positivism and stated that “science can be used to build a better world” (Comte, 2015, page22) Comte believed that scientific methods should be used as it is reliable and can…

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realized that the identity that he created is in fact who he is. Once he found out about his background, he was jumping for joy. Even more so when he found out that his name is Ernest. For instance, Jack aka Ernest states, “On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I’ve now realized for the first time in my life the vital importance of Being Earnest” (pg 109). Jack has grown up with the need to create his own self, but he understands his true identity, Ernest is his true self. His own choices led them to…