Brush

In the beginning of Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men we are presented with the natural and beautiful setting of the brush. The brush is presented as an idyllic setting that serves as a paradise and as a sanctuary from the harsh reality and problems of the 1930s in rural America. We see the brush as an escape from reality, this is shown in the description: “The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands”. Steinbeck describes the water as warm to highlight the…

Madi Lavigne Santa Ana Winds Midterms 1/22/16 When different people experience the same thing, one may think that they would have the same view on it. However, this is not the case with Joan Didion and Linda Thomas. Linda Thomas authors “Brush Fire,” and Joan Didion is the author of “The Santa Ana,” which are two essays that revolve around the Santa Ana winds. Thomas grew up in southern California, where the Santa Ana winds blow, while Didion moved to Las Vegas as an adult. They portray…

shopping. He’s coined up these terms such as “The Decompression Zone”, “Butt Brush”, and “Petting” (Gladwell). According to him, The Decompression Zone is a certain zone you enter when you enter in stores. When you enter in this zone there should not be any merchandise as it takes a moment to adjust speed and to the lighting, it takes about fifteen minutes to become accustomed to the difference (Levine). The Butt Brush theory is a distraction to many consumers. Once their bottom is touched…

In Katharine Brush’s story, “Birthday Party,” the writer illustrates how differently people take surprises. She uses imagery, diction, metaphor and tone to portray that it is not everyone that takes surprises happily; some take is as an embarrassment. First, the writer uses imagery and metaphor to reveal that they are a couple. With the use of imagery, the writer describes the physical features of the man’s face , as it is “round,self-satisfied with glasses.” The man’s physical features,…

your dog's diet can influence their oral health? Humans need to brush and floss their teeth regularly to keep their teeth, tongue, and gums in good condition. Research has recently shown a link between good oral health in humans and a lower risk of heart disease. If good oral health can have such a profound affect on people, then it only makes sense to consider the impact it can have on man's best friend. It is important to brush your dog's teeth…

Some people in life make the best out of every bad situation they are in while others do not. In “The Santa Ana,” by Joan Didion, and “Brush Fire,” by Linda Thomas, both writers discuss their feelings towards the Santa Ana winds. Both Didion and Thomas are from Southern California where they are both well aware of the Santa Ana winds. The Santa Ana winds are dry winds that blow from northern to southern California. These winds are a major topic as there is controversy over if they are a good or…

Wild fires and the Santa Ana winds are a harsh reality of life in California, and they have a profound effect on those who are afflicted by them. “Brush Fire” and “The Santa Ana” are both pieces that touch upon this perpetually pertinent topic. California-native Linda Thomas, takes an accusatory approach to the topic, blaming the humans for their own destruction in the wild fires, as it was they who made the choice to build in the path of a natural phenomenon. Another California-born author,…

My Brush with Death On February sixth two thousand-sixteen at four forty-six pm my life changed forever. This day started out like any other day but I had no idea that my life was about to change completely. I was not prepared for what would happen that day and did not expect it to turn out the way it did. I had always pictured that day and always wondered what it would be like. Of all the times I dreamt of that day it had always been nothing but good thoughts. However, I was not expecting the…

“Brush Fire” by Linda Thomas and “ The Santa Ana” by Joan Didion are both pieces of literature that intersect each other and give different views about The Santa Ana winds. These winds were named after the foehn wind of Austria and Switzerland. Which causes many side effects that are considered to be unpleasant. These winds are proven to be dry hot, strong and have a high speed, that brush through the deserts of California to the Southern part of this state. Due to their different views on this…

By definition the term “loiter” means to “Stand or wait around without apparent purpose”. However, the evidence indicates that the defendant had a purpose; to promote animal rights and discourage the sale of animal products. In the context of the statue the term “loiter” implies that the defendant was standing, or wandering around the outside of the shop in an ambiguous manner. However, there is clear evidence that Mr. Brush’s actions as he was outside the shop were explicit, he was protesting.…