Badger

Georgia, I never imagined myself at a high school in Wisconsin, but, oddly enough, I did always have a feeling I would end up at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Something about the atmosphere of Camp Randall drew me to the television for every Badger game. The red and white sea of people at the stadium would put me in a trance. As I became older and learned more about college, Madison continued to stand out because of its programs, its marching band, and its campus. I’ve always done well…

- Following line, the author is portraying the loss of his tribe’s freedom with a certainty that the freedom belongs to all other creatures of the mountain: “There is a perfect freedom in the mountains, but it belongs to the eagle and the elk, the badger and the bear” (Oates, 315). - According to Landon: “Balance is the rhythm of twos” (Oates, 204) and that is exactly how Momaday uses it in this sentence: “Once there was a lot of sound in my grandmother's house, a lot of coming and going,…

Short Story Response: An Analysis of “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” Writers use literary elements, such as plot, setting, characters, mood, etc. as a foundation in their works. By engaging and guiding the reader with literary techniques: simile, metaphor, foreshadowing, irony, etc., the author invokes the reader to ask questions in order to discover the significance of the message. Through the understanding of the literary elements and techniques an author uses to create works of art in…

other is Beatrice the quick-witted matron. These two characters may seem to contrast… but do they really? It’s easy to trick two to love each other, after all. In the beginning, Benedick and Beatrice's similarities, such as being bull-headed and badger-ing, refusing to see one another's qualities. The two clearly have a thing against each other, but with just that and their shared obstinate, they were able to create a whole new part of the storyline. It’s prominent to see their distaste in…

When first looking at colleges, I was unaware of what I really wanted in a school. I knew of many components that would played a major factor in deciding what schools, but was unaware how to narrow it down to the most important aspects. I was intimidated by the daunting fact that which ever school I attended would permanently affect my future. Fortunately, after experiencing a day in Madison, I knew exactly what I wanted in a school. Some of the few things that have the greatest influence on me…

Frankenstein’s neglection of his creature badgers him and his loved ones. Just as a child follows the example of his or her parents, the creature knew only of the neglection of his creator and father. The creature was never shown love or acceptance and yet was expected to function as a member of…

When people hear the term American Dream, many think of success, goals, and opportunity. As a country alone, America is routinely correlated with the possibility that one can thrive and create a way of life for themselves that wouldn’t be attainable anywhere else. As proven by a number of new immigrants, success is surely possible in America. However, according to Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me, the dream is an ongoing challenge in present day. Coates claims that the…

Wart into various animals, where he learns through first hand experience in order to prepare him for his inevitable destiny of becoming king. In these adventures, he meets the “King of The Moat,” learns from a gaggle of geese, and is turned into a badger. Each of these metamorphoses perfectly exhibits a different facet of humanity, and the different ways in which humanity might react when given power. The first transformation that the Wart undergoes is into a fish, where he learns of the…

What is bullying? According thesaurus dictionary (1) bulling defines as “ a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people”. Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by using words or through some actions. According to Alan Meyers, editor(2) claims “ bullying, often considered just “what kids do” has become a topic of concern. Bullying takes two forms: nonphysical and physical aggression. The first is “ a type of emotional…

For as long as I can remember, I have had a love of learning, the desire to excel, and a strong determination to challenge myself and succeed. Growing up, my family ingrained in me the values of working hard, helping others, and seeking out new opportunities. As an AP Scholar and National Merit Commended Student, I am constantly challenging myself, both inside and outside the classroom. I am very involved in the Eagan High School community, taking Honors and AP Courses, and participating in…