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Humans, by nature, characteristically modify the landscape in which they live. Through the myriad of processes and mechanisms used to alter the landscape sometimes come deliberate alterations of symbolism or meaning. The sub-dicipline of cultural geography investigates the variation of these symbolisms, traditions, and cultural products across time and space. It is through the lens of cultural geography, especially in respect to environmental symbolism, that we can interpret the value and…

In this essay, I will be writing about two short stories, “The Interlopers” written by Saki, and “The story of an Hour” written by Kate Chopin, in a compare and contrast form. Both stories are suspense stories; Therefore, they will catch you off guard if you are not ready. First, we have “The Interlopers,” a story of a man on a quest for a human enemy, his neighbor. The property was passed down to Ulrich from his…

OVERVIEW Drake Carter is a sex offender who has been imprisoned and put on a treatment program to integrate him back into society. He is the research contextual analysis of the sex offenders and what pushes these individuals to participate in such crimes. Carter resides in the white neighborhood where the populace isn't thick, and individuals are amicable to the neighbors. This people group additionally has many single parents. Carter was well disposed and prepared to help the women in settling…

The art during the Renaissance and “High Renaissance” was the start to break away from art being made for religious purposes. However, that is not to say that all art during that period was non-religious art. German artist, Lucas Cranach, was still very involved the painting of religious pieces that told stories from the Bible. “A Portrait of a Lady of the Saxon Court as Judith With the Head of Holofernes”, tells the story of Judith going into the tent of Holofernes and seducing him while he…

When Two People See a Lot of Birds John James Audubon, the author of passage one, and Annie Dillard, the author of passage two, each develop a well organized piece with the purpose of describing their observations of flocks of birds. Both do so with a unique style that not only characterizes their sightings in depth, but persuades the reader to form a concept as well. Though their writing fashions are different, the differences are outweighed by similarities. Audubon and Dillard’s use of…

M.C Escher was more than just an artist. He created art using patterns of identical shapes, that fit together with no gaps, and did not overlap, also known as tessellations. He went through many stages throughout his art, but his most lasting legacy are the tessellations he made and the mathematical impact they had. By using mathematical reasoning he was able to create the tessellations, but he had to look beyond just mathematics to dig deep into his tessellated optical illusions. M.C Escher…

up of three levels, the first level is made up of ferns, mosses, wildflowers, lichens and other small plants. Different shrubs make up the second or middle level. The last, third level is made up of many hardwood trees such as the Oak, Sweet gum, Beech, Maple, Birch and many more. Above the 1,800m point there is alpine grasslands. Availability of Water - There are many rivers in the park such as the Poxi River, Qianxihe, Fuxi and Xiangxi. Three of these leading to Taiping Lake. Soil quality -…

Each is armed with a rifle, and each intends to use it because no interlopers will interfere, but not without some parting words of vengeance and hatred. Before either can speak, however, a sharp blast of wind tears from the ground the giant beech tree under which they stand, pinning them underneath. After the impact and first physical shock that leaves them speechless, Ulrich and Georg realize that they are both still alive, and they pick up their conflict in words rather than rifle shots…

Patrick Zimmer Writing- Period 1 December 19, 2017 5 Fun Facts About Hershey Hershey is a major brand, like-it-or-not, right? Everyone knows the colossal chocolate brand sold worldwide. But does anyone know the “in’s and out’s” of it? The Hershey brand is a major company that everyone knows about. Many people don’t think about how much work goes into those delicious, simple chocolate bars. As Milton Hershey once said, “One is only happy in proportion to how he makes others happy.” Did you…

Acer saccharum (Marsh.) is a member of the Aceraceae family and is commonly known as the sugar maple. The sugar maple leaf is the main symbol depicted on the Canadian flag which further emphasizes its importance to Canadian culture and history. Along with it’s cultural significance, it is also extremely important economically in Canada due to the various products that are produced from it’s sap and wood. Due to it’s widespread canopy capable of blocking large amount of sunlight and its gorgeous…