Captain Charles Johnson

All species are believed to have come from a common descent. Therefore, humans are thought to have evolved from an ancestral species that can be directly related to all forms of life. Evidence of a common ancestor is even evident among fish and humans. For instance, modern day animals have vertebrae, being composed of a bony skull and backbone. The first organisms on earth to have a bone-like structure are fish. The similarities between the bones of fish and humans can be illustrated through…

A lot of people think evolution is absolutely fake. Even where there is proof to back it up. They’d rather believe in something else, like the earth was created in seven days. Yet, there is absolute proof that evolution exists. Me just saying this to you won’t make you believe it though. Just saying something is not nearly enough. You have to cite it. Without citations it is completely pointless. Evolution is completely real, and today we’re going to talk about what backs it up. The Fossil…

The Scopes trial was the case against John Scopes, a biology teacher in Dayton Tennessee. Scopes was charged for defying Tennessee's newly placed Butler Act. This case is what catapulted the dispute of creationism versus evolution and how it should be taught in schools. The outcome of this 1925 trial affected the rest of the 19th century extensively, however as the 20th century neared, the effect became less prevalent. John Scopes was a local biology teacher and was arrested for teaching…

Usefulness Of Literature Literature does have a practical purpose and that purpose is to captivate other important abilities that make it an essential part of education. In addition to that, it provides knowledge of our literary culture, that increase the awareness of cultural values, history, sociology, and psychology. Literary expand our accommodation to empathize with people. Increase the ability to see and imagine human involvement, and broadens our intellectual perspective to increase our…

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is considered one of the greatest literary works of all time. In fact, it is considered by modern library the fifth best book of the 20th century. It is a story of how technological marvels make humanity lose sight of what really matters. Aldous Huxley loved to criticize rapid progress, not wanting people to lose ethical values like the society in the book. Huxley uses allusions to great works of literature and famous people to give full impact to his criticisms.…

What is the true meaning of Christmas? Our surroundings are filled with Christmas trees, elves, Santa Clauses, and gifts. All of these things are what we directly come up with when one asks about the true meaning of Christmas. However, Christmas is so much more than that. It is the time of giving, discovering ourselves and spending time with the people that are the most important to us. Every family has their own traditions and rituals as they come together and unite during the holidays. The…

Standing in the face of what you fear most, you’re overcome with so many thoughts and whirling emotions that stir you around until you’re sick on the floor. The little envelope of your instincts tells you to run, but imaginary chains tie you to your spot. In The Company of Wolves by Angela Carter, Little Red Riding Hood is transformed from this scared, tied-to-the-spot girl into an empowered, unafraid young woman. Her encounter with a handsome young man who promises a kiss seduces her into an…

The moment somebody walks outside, people suddenly start to judge. People make assumptions based on how people dress and look. “Everything That Rises Must Converge” and “Goodbye, My Brother” take place in a world where if men don’t wear a tie they look like a “thug,” a briefcase symbolizes respect, and they long for a return to their past glories. Each main character has a distinguishing feature or item of clothing- the garish hat, wedding dress, protruding teeth, or the holiday home. While…

Tuesdays With Morrie is a memoir written by Mitch Albom in honor of his favorite professor, Morrie Schwartz. Morrie Schwartz was something out of the ordinary. He never cared for climbing social ranks or becoming the richest man on Earth. Even so, he had been living for the same goal as everyone else around him: happiness. While everyone else sought after happiness through a bigger house or a new Ferrari, Morrie sought after warmth. He was a person deeply connected with the people around him and…

Reflection In the book, "Great Expectations," social and financial status play a big role throughout the story. The author of the book, Charles Dickens, displays through his work how the wealthy tend to be held in higher respects for the money they have while the lower class are often seen as uneducated people with no redeeming benefactors. He also raises the question on social status, and often demonstrates how social status in a large town relates to how well people treat a person and how…