Charles Ives

Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection are concepts well known by most people. Evolution being a change in a population over time and natural selection essentially coming down to survival of the fittest and being a key mechanism of evolution. In the case of seahorses, rather the 54 species of marine fishes in the genus Hippocampus, the male and female seahorses have evolved a series of unusual adaptations for the purpose of increasing their overall fitness. A common misconception…

In 1911, the problems and invalidness of scientific racism became more exposed, especially the main problem with it. The main problem with racial science was its inability to distinguish between phenotypical, genetic, biological, and cultural variation among the human population along with having insufficient and invalid evidence to back it up. Franz Boas questioned and challenged the beliefs that race, culture, and language were all connected. He studied and observed different skulls of…

There are many people in American history, but some of them really stand out from others. Ray Kroc is one of those people, he is known for accomplishing great things and if you opened a history book, he would most likely be in there. By exploring his childhood, the struggles he overcame, and his achievements, it will become evident that Ray Kroc Founded one of the most successful fast food restaurants. Ray Kroc (Raymond Albert Kroc) was born on October 5, 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois to Rose…

For at least the past several decades, scientists have been attempting to provide solid scientific support for a biological basis for homosexuality. Findings have supported a genetic contribution at least as regards male sexuality, but evidence has been conflicting as to whether there is a link to one or more specific chromosomes. Other biological causes have also been explored, but the debate has continued over whether homosexuality is biologically based or a choice. This paper will include a…

The natural simulation done in class was a good representation natural selection in the wilderness. The four things that Darwin identified that must be present in order for natural selection to occur are genetic variation, overproduction of offspring, struggle for existence, and differential survival and reproduction. This activity demonstrated all these factors except genetic variation. For over production of offspring, the beans’ populations were multiplied by three after every round. This is…

Shubin starts off by telling us about his discovery of Tiktaalik, a fish which represents the evolutionary transition between fish and primitive land-living animals. Shubin states that, “Tiktaalik has a shoulder, elbow, and wrist composed of the same bones as an upper arm, forearm, and wrist in a human,” showing its connections to the human body. He then moves onto the history of our hands, referring to Sir Richard Owen’s discovery that there was a fundamental design in all vertebrate land…

"Men! The only animal in the world to fear" (Lawrence). D.H Lawrence displays that men are the only animals people need to fear. In the novel, Conrad emphasizes a crucial point of man being easily transformed from civilized to animalistic quickly. The animal-like characteristics make man feared because the lack of a soul. Throughout Heart of Darkness, it can be observed that when man is encompassed by darkness, they can become accustomed and so enthralled with the way they are living that they…

I believe that Charles Russell has both positive and negative influence on American Indian Culture. His paintings have both a good and bad look on American Indian culture. For example he had a positive influence on the indian culture that the indians were happy in his pictures. An example of this is that in his picture “Indian Hunters Return” there are some indian hunters coming back from a hunt and they have tons of meat to feed to their tribe. Everyone in the picture was happy because they…

Carol” by Charles Dickens and takes an apparent theme through the book. The concept of charity changes the main character Ebenezer Scrooge and his holiday spirit throughout a short time period. When Scrooge wasn't willing to donate to charity she was a bitter and rude old man. Throughout the three days where Christmas spirits visited him, he gained Christmas spirit and donated to charity which made him and overall happier person. In the beginning of the novel “A Christmas Carol” by…

In the novel Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens utilizes the resurrection of his characters to emphasize his belief that France will resurrect into a new and peaceful country. The rebirth of his characters signal the change in their ways and freedom. Characters like Dr. Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton exhibit resurrection through the events that happen to them and they are all saved by Lucie. Resurrection is a reoccurring theme throughout the novel that appears through the characters…