Martin, while being a fictional character, is actually based off of four very real men, Thomas Sumter, Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion, Daniel Morgan, and Andrew Pickens. Most of the battles shown in the film actually took place, for example, the Battles of Camden and Yorkshire. The French, who’s navy arrived in time to prevent Cornwallis from retreating to the sea,…
The Camden County Drama Club production, of “39 Steps” took place in 1930s Great Britain. The play follows Richard Hannay throughout the play as he seeks to clear his name, upon being accused for the murder of a young spy named Annabella. During the 2 hour play, there were over 15 characters, all of which were portrayed by a total of 4 actors. The play took on an interesting twist with Clown 1 and Clown 2(Cole) in particular, as they portrayed over 5 characters each. The uproar brought to the…
In the English Legal System, there are many different areas of law. Usually, the English Legal System separate into two branches, which are civil law and criminal law. Criminal law is a type of public law where the government or the state will take up an action against the accused of crime. Conversely, civil law is a form of private law where the victim will sue a wrong dual who is also a citizen. Therefore, there are differences between criminal law and civil law. The objective of criminal…
These themes include: civil rights, perspective, good and evil, and morality; each of these themes plays a major roll in the lives of those in Maycomb County. The townspeople struggle when it comes to being morally just, and they generally do not make the right decisions; however; throughout the story you see equality evolve. One is able to see the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird most in how Atticus interacts…
early days. Later, he went to the Lancaster University, where he studied visual arts. He chose theatre as a secondary subject so that he could design posters. Serkis was a part of the student radio station called Bailrigg FM and was a member of the County College at the time. He joined the Nuffield Studio, and was actively involved in designing and producing plays. Andy Serkis performed in a couple of productions at the end of his first year. He played the lead role of a rebellious teenager…
Atlantic City, in modern times, is regarded by many to be a failing city. However, as its rather famous status suggests, the city was not always so bad. At one time, economic forces like tourism propelled the city to amazing heights. The city’s infrastructure, community, and industries all lead to a bustling economy. The condition of the city is not a random draw, of course; it has ups and downs that correlate with the success of its economy. Seemingly, the level of economic success that the…
and April 2012, according to the WTVR news report. The officer resigned from her position as of May 2012, was arrested, and placed temporarily in the jail she worked for. While as a deputy she was in charge of the jail laundry room. The Henrico County Undersheriff told WTVR that it is their duty and responsibility to provide a service for these inmates and a deputy having sex with them compromises things (2013). This case is currently under further…
In 1986, I was born in the state of South Carolina, in Florence County. I was raised in the small town of Lake City, South Carolina, which was established in the year of 1750. This town came into existence due to the fact it was on a road that ran between Kingstree to the south and Cheraw to the north. Later, there was a road placed between Georgetown and Camden adding to the cross of the older road, forming a crossroads. I have lived in Lake City, for majority of my life and as many others,…
World War I and the Great Depression were desperate times for many people. These events affected humankind worldwide and left them with very little to survive on. However, this did not stop authors such as William Faulkner, Sherwood Anderson, and Susan Glaspell from expressing their own harrowing experiences and views that changed because of these challenging times In 1929 New York Stock Exchange’s stock-market prices collapsed and sent North America and other countries into extreme distress,…
Body Elizabeth I’s avoidance of Royal Intermarriage through her early years and throughout her reign ultimately allowed her to keep total control of the powers given to her as Queen. Throughout European history the practice Royal Intermarriage occurred where members of ruling families married into other ruling families. Often arranged, these marriages were a form of diplomacy, which signified increased relations between the two nations. Elizabeth I witnessed such a marriage occur when her half…