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Throughout history many societies have attempted to control the uncontrollable, one of the most basic parts of human nature, the thirst for knowledge. And it is with books such as Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Giver by Lois Lowry and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley; that readers can witness the complications of living in a society dystopian society, where everything is being controlled by an outside force. This project will seek to explore how authors across different times have foreseen…

Serenade in C The first notes of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade in C rose sweetly rom the orchestra pit, muffled only slightly by the rustling of the the curtain and the colorful stage lights began to dim. This was it. After months of long and painful hours of rehearsal, it was finally opening night. Her pointe shoes were freshly coated with rosin and her hair neatly slicked back into a tight bun sitting on top of her head. Chin up, toes pointed, legs straight, back arched, she whispered to herself as…

At 4:15 detention gets out, but the problem is I wasn’t in detention. Swiftly, I dash down the hallways evading shelves and bookcases, and then again I made the mistake of looking back at the slim menacing figures of Principal Barrage’s deputies chasing after me. “Biffy!” I called out, trying to locate the presence of my friend. I diligently slide myself into a nearby air vent, making sure the deputies didn't see me and sure enough they ran right past the vent without hesitating. The murky vent…

Introduction: Set in the 1890's in New York City, Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth demonstrates the characters', specifically the women's' desire to gain freedom, safety and independence in New York city where "the rich got much richer, and the poor got much poorer". As Wharton herself said "Decidedly, I’m a better landscape gardener than novelist," therefore using the imagery of houses to not only illustrate the themes of freedom, safety and independence, but also to give the reader a…

Designing the perfect showcase bedroom comes easily when you choose brown and white as your color palate. The French country style has maintained its popularity over the years, and the colors brown and white put a modern twist on this ever so famous decorating style. Casual elegance can be created in a French country bedroom by carefully choosing furniture and accessories that stay true to the theme yet add a bit on contemporary appeal. French Country Builds on the Strength of White Typical…

Good looking, charming, intelligent, well educated. Many people with these traits go on to make a positive name for themselves; however, one man took this concept in a different direction. Ted Bundy exploited his good looks and charm to his advantage taking the lives of young women and girls who were too trusting, and too vulnerable. And his path of terror made him one of the most memorable serial killers of all time. Ted Bundy’s full name was Theodore Robert Cowell, he was born at the…

He turned a little sideways in his chair to drink his mug of coffee. At the table on his left the man with the strident voice was still talking remorselessly away. A young woman who was perhaps his secretary, and who was sitting with her back to Winston, was listening to him and seemed to be eagerly agreeing with everything that he said. From time to time Winston caught some such remark as 'I think you're so right, I do so agree with you', uttered in a youthful and rather silly feminine voice.…