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these things began to change. Many corporations did not know whether to keep the majority happy by keeping things as they were or take a stand against racism. Xerox took a stand when Xerox’s first chairman, Joseph C. Wilson took a step against racism, after he purposefully hired more minority employees in response to the race riots in the 1960s (Schermerhorn, J., et al 2012). This behavior continued on through the 1970s, when Xerox welcomed individuals that were different than the majority. In…

In the book, the Mice of Men George and Lennie are kicked out of Weed. They end up with a job at the ranch where they meet new people and learn new things. Lennie, George, and Curley have many different adjectives to describe them because they are so different from one another. Due to their characteristic Lennie, George, and Curley have conflicts between each other. That contrast them from each other. Each and every one of these charters is unique and special. In the book of Mice of Men Lennie…

work contract at a local ranch so that they one day might purchase property of their own; however, due to Lennie’s childlike mental state the goal seems far-fetched. In his poem, ‘To a Mouse’, which is also the source of the novella’s title, Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid schemes of mice and men / Go often askew,” which can be compared to George’s goals of achieving the elusive American Dream together with Lennie, but as the poem also suggests this will go askew, and this is Lennie’s fault.…

Of Mice and Men is set outside the town of Soledad, California during The Great Depression, where two childhood friends make their way from the town of Weed to find work. Everywhere jobs are scarce and these men face many hardships on their journey. Throughout the story, Steinbeck hints that all will not end well; this creates a gloomy mood that winds its way to a dismal conclusion. In Of Mice and Men nearly every scene serves as foreshadowing for the inevitable tragic ending. In the first…

states, should prescribe fire be used, or not needed? Prescribed fire can be important to many people, as a result it can reduce chances of future fires. Prescribed fire can be excellent, for example, it can stop wildfires before they happen. They burn the dead trees which means they can’t catch on fire anymore. They can also prevent them from dead trees breaking down and falling. Dead trees prevent a livable habitat for animals, so as a result, no animals can live there. However, people have…

OF MICE AND MEN Of Mice and Men is a novella, written by John Steinbeck, following two displaced workers; George Milton and Lennie Small who seek opportunities during The Great Depression. Steinbeck uses a variety of conventions, language and stylistic features throughout Of Mice and Men to convey an array of ideas. These techniques are evident when conveying the element of inevitability in regards to the dream. Powerlessness, conveyed by characterisation, the lack of knowledge and impairment…

affect so many people. Studies have shown that out of all of the different methods to decrease fire damage, prescribed burns are the most effective. Prevention is the key to society these days and is definitely an important factor in saving lives. Reduction of fuels, prevention of vegetative communities, and improvement of wildlife habitat are happening because of controlled burns. Arson, human carelessness, and lightning will inevitably ignite wildfires. If fuel loads (dead vegetation, pine…

right for women to vote, we saw the slow process they took to eventually reach their goal. After 64 years of fighting they had only gotten 9 states to allow women votes, but at the end of the movie we see the harsh and diligent steps the members of the National Women’s party takes to nationally pass the bill. The viewers really got to better understand real life women suffragettes such as Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. The movie first starts out introducing Alice Paul. We learn she has come from…

I will be talking about what to do before, during, and after a wildfire. Fire safety is very important to know about and how to handle fire. I was once in a fire when I was about 5 at my house. It was a grease fire and it happened when my family was cooking, but instead of being scared my dad was calm and we went to the neighbors. Then my dad called the fire department and my mom. So fire cations is not only good, but it can save your life that is why I am excited to talk about fire safety…

Suggested Score 90% Manual Score: Prompt Rubric | Checklist Write an argument for or against the idea of using controlled fires to protect wild areas. Prescribed fires are useful for protecting wild areas. They are used to clear trees, prevent overcrowding, and improves habitat for endangered or threatened species. Although it has its benefits, it's still fire and fire will not always be the same, so fire can become dangerous. Here are reasons why prescribed fires are useful and efficient…