Boots

perfect darkness he could see everything clearly in black and white. Billions of stars peppered the sky with ripples of the galaxy overhead like spilt milk. A wave crashing upon the shore ran across the sand far enough to nudge the tip of his combat boot as if reminding him not to idle too long. On the beach there was a man standing close to a burning barrel standing out like a candle lit in a dark room. Adjusting the black face shield that covered his face just below the eyes and pulling his…

Dress Code Dilemma Many occupations have dress codes for employees. Write to convince business leaders that dress codes should or should not be required. Support your position with reasons and specific example First impressions are the key to a successful interaction with a patient or client. It is said that a first impression is formed within the first 10-15 seconds of meeting somebody, and that no body gets a second chance to change a first impression. There is no difference for this in the…

theatre space. Another key factor to point is that the play production did a fantastic job ensuring that the characters dressed in a Western style. Whether it was the tan cowboy hats complimenting the boots with spurs or the women’s large dresses, the play represents the time period thoroughly. The vests, boots, and the bandanas around the male actors necks made the scenes that more believable. I rather enjoyed the fact that this production was in the University theatre rather than the Strother…

This past semester in English 215: Introduction to American Literature, we focused on four pieces of literature, as well as other short literary texts and a handful of context sources. The themes of these novels were violence, death, and human suffrage. Each piece also provided a unique perspective, whether it was from the narrator or from the characters that we were introduced to, and the settings all varied in time periods of history. However, while reading all these pieces of work, I found…

Getting an account of someone who actually experienced this life was very eye opening. I knew boot camp was one of the toughest parts of training since that’s when they teach you a ton of discipline (which turns out to be true), but I did not know it could boost your confidence. As Vance says, “Marine Corps boot camp...began to teach me I had underestimated myself.” Just as Mamaw held her reservations about Vance’s decision on joining up, my parents do…

In the play, Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, The main protagonist, who is Cyrano, has many problems in his life including a grotesque appearance. He fights for what he wants, then doesn’t get it, he commits great acts, then becomes impoverished. He doesn’t end the way he should have ended, But did he lead a good life with his wit and intelligence? He may have had a noble and fulfilling life, but it wasn’t the best one. In this drama by Edmond Rostand, Cyrano, after his meeting with…

repetitive training ensures that predictable physical response during combat discipline ensures mental response. The theory of discipline is to get in habit and do it flawless. Wherever you begin in your military careen discipline is placed upon you from boot camp at Pendleton to officer school training. Discipline starts with simple exercises that promote appearance, uniform, exercises etc. These exercises become the one’s you mostly know until discipline is increased. I believe that day-to-day…

like a plan,” I said. I got dressed in my new outfit, pairing it with a sheer white cover-up that tied on the side. I put on a pair of socks and my new white ankle boots. I tended to have an issue with my feet getting sweaty while I danced. Too much information, I know, but it is what it is. My solution? Boots. I could wear socks with boots and feel more stable on stage without worrying about my feet sliding around in a pair of stilettos. “I need to go to the bathroom before I have to go on…

very first house he had went to held the answer to what the key unlocked. But in a way the journey was necessary . He met his more of his family and was able to find out more about himself finally ceasing his inner conflict and removing his “heavy boots”. He finally finds closure after so many years and can begin to see the world with a new perspective, he got closer to both his dad and more importantly his mom who he was pushing away from. All issues stem from unresolved emotions Oskar couldnt…

his father. Lightening cracked outside the window as Charles unfurls his belt with a snap, with a crack of thunder leather is brought down on already marred skin and the colour red dances along death white skin. Again, again, again, again, whether a boot, a belt, or a ring, Charles never tires but Thomas wouldn’t speak, he wouldn’t make a sound. He lays still looking up, salty water dripping down on his cheeks. His chest does not rise or fall. He plays dead. Hair pulled, neck-straining back,…