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Ben Jacobson Mr. Fries March 13, 2017 H Block Parallel Between Opposites Thesis Statement- In Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly, the main protagonist, Victor sees his own persona reflected in the image of the Creature. No matter who you are, at one point in your life you will find yourself staring at a person that you perceive as your opposite. However, life is full of smokes and mirrors. It is unpredictable. Your perceived opposite can actually be a mirror image of yourself. It is this mirror…

For this rotation I taught the Real Care Baby lesson. IN this lesson the students watched a visual video that gave them an overview of what the Real Care Baby is all about. Then they got pulled out in groups to complete the “one Minute” baby challenge. This challenge required the students to stop the baby from crying in one minute. This required following directions, collaboration, completion of the challenge, and critical thinking skills. After this the students had the chance to read more…

“William Timothy O’Brien is a renowned American writer, famous for writing novels on the Vietnam War.” (FamousAuthors). One of his most famous novels is called “The Things They Carried.” O’Brien was born on October 1, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in Worthington, where that city played an important role in shaping his imagination and developing his artistic sensibility. Although O’Brien was against the war, he was conscripted into the United States Army and sent to Vietnam where he…

Classical music is a genre of music that is in brutal competition for audience dollars, therefore seeks the classical musicians that are eager to reinvent the classical concert experience. The Knights is an orchestra dedicated to transforming traditional classical music into the ultimate concert experience by portraying their passion for musical discovery, engaging their audience, and defying musical boundaries. Engaging listeners and defying boundaries with programs that showcase the player’s…

Hurriedly, I buckled my seatbelt, placed in my keys in the ignition, and adjusted my rear view mirror. It was then, I caught a glimpse of the Victorian mansion across the street. I had almost forgotten about the arrangement I had grudgingly accepted to help clean the attic. But after a quick scan of my surroundings, I quickly realized the vicinity was absent of any dump truck. So maybe they forgot, I shrugged, hoping this piece of logic would justify my actions. Giving one last wary look, I…

together, slept together, we even did our banzai trick together. I smiled weakly at the memory. Both of us would raise our trunks, high and proud in the air while we lifted our front feet off the floor. I remember guests of all ages, genders, and races clapping and cheering for us. Our zookeeper would walk over wearing a prideful smile, rewarding us with food and water. Eventually, after two long weeks of pain and torture thirty-seven years ago, we died together. We were both leaning against the…

Philosophical Importance The Romantic period was full of new art forms and pieces of literature. Different pieces of written literature took over, it became quite popular. Each piece displayed a unique philosophy, such as celebration of the spirit of the individual or belief in a simple, mindful lifestyle.“Self-Reliance”, written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, is an essay discussing the importance of expressing individuality, avoiding false consistency and following someone’s own instincts. Thus,…

Social Justice Essay Since the beginning of organized government, there has been oppression and war. In many places, governments oppress their people with unfair laws, strict taxes, and discriminate for racial or cultural differences.To begin with, Civil disobedience is defined as: “The refusal to comply with certain laws”(Oxford Dictionary). Although many people view breaking the law for any reason as wrong or unjust, there are many instances where civil disobedience is crucial. Citizens have…

When comparing different ballet performances, you look at more than just the way the performers dance. You look at the location, use of the stage, force and speed behind each movement, costumes, and the props used. The performance that seemed very different from Firebird in almost all aspects was the first performance of the night, La Source. The ballets of La Source, Komoreibu, and Firebird were performed at the Koger Center on November 10 and 11, 2016. La Source is choreographed by George…

craggy. The Dargah, of Hajrat Syed Shah Merawati, is set in a cavern midway to the top. Judging by the number of pilgrims, it seemed that people held his blessings in high esteem. Reaching the highest point we lose ourselves in the playful joy of clapping children who cheered loudly when they heard the echo returning to them. Far off, a road cuts through the field hurrying to leave the gruff stones and boulders to meet the serene sky at the…