I. The domestication of dogs and cats. history or some scientists belived that dogs and cats are the first animals to be domesticated. Cats were domesticated in the Near East about 10,000 years ago. And dogs have been our companions for 10,000 years probably just a little bit longer, in the histirical scheme of things, than cats. All 600 million house cats in the world can be traced back to five females of this species. They lived in forests before they moved into villages.…
of this film’s art is in the makeup and costume modeling, the colorful color of the house and the image of the exaggerated design are quite surreal. This film also won the Oscar for the best makeup and best costume. Edward pale complexion and the claws of the silver hand scissors, Show a certain texture and luster, and the castle where he lives is black and white tones. Indoor furniture, decoration, clothing, supplies color, full color, made the fairy tale world more pretty. One of the most…
Polar bears need to adapt to the cold weather of their climate so they have thick, dense hair. This hair covers almost every part of their body except for their muzzle and footpads. Ironically, Polar bears overheat. To keep from overheating polar bears perform many different actions to regulate their body temperature. Polar bears are known to move quite slowly, but they do this to keep a stable body temperature. Polar bears release extra body heat through their muzzle, ears, and footpads. These…
“D-1270! That’s the third strike for you! Guards, take her to the dungeon, no dinner for her tonight. Make sure there’s no funny business.” I started wondering if throwing a brick at their heads was considered funny, but since I valued my life I decided against it. I should really stop getting strikes it really seems like I live in there instead of with my family in this sad prison. Oh, sorry I forgot to introduce myself I am D-1270, we don’t have real names here because we’re all prisoners.…
African societies flourished despite having no contact with Europe. They achieved things such as trade by sea, a sufficient judicial system, in many places high levels of education, and forms of art. Africa's abundance in certain resources such as gold and salt made it a key area for trade, allowing the empires to become rich and powerful. Despite being isolated from European countries, the African Empires and civilizations did not suffer from it. They adapted on their own, created their own…
The theme for A Sound of Thunder, by Ray Bradbury, is that there is importance of the actions you make and that everything has a purpose. Like the butterfly that Mr. Eckels stepped on. Also the dinosaur that they were shooting. When Mr. Eckels stepped on the butterfly it changed the future. Bradbury wrote this story to keep us wondering what will happen next and to be careful about what we do because everything has a purpose. In this short story they experience the past, present,…
cold, rocky drive-way like he did everyday, but today his father at the front door with a sad face. Elias quickened his pace, frightened by the lace in the usual friendly face that accompanied his arrival home. “beware the Jabberwocky, my son, it has claws that grab, the teeth that snatch! There are many scary things out there in wonderland, but none like the jabberwocky. Avoid the jubjub bird and the angry bandersnatch, but take no chance with the Jabberwocky.” Elias knew today wasn't just…
English scholars, Thomas Green and Anne Fernald, state “Eliot uses the same sequence of metaphors to illustrate a man alienated in the city: narrow streets, smoke, alienated populace, and ‘a pair of ragged claws’” (32). The imagery Eliot uses shows the feeling of despair and loneliness and helps the reader better understand how Prufrock feels. Even though he is alone, Prufrock feels smothered on the narrow streets and cannot see his path clearly. Prufrock…
“Consider the Lobster” boils down to the treatment and sensitivity of lobsters. In August of 2004, a satirical and forthright account of the Maine Lobster Festival (MLF) was published in Gourmet Magazine. At first glance, it is a routine portrayal of the wonders of a popular festival. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes evident that David Foster Wallace does not sing the festival’s praises or provide insider tips. In spite of his unconventional viewpoint, he does more than delve into the…
All children go through many different experiences as they develop. These experiences influence their personalities, future decisions, and help mold their character. It is helpful for children that are at risk to have protective factors that can cushion them from the events that can adversely affect their development. In Caine’s Arcade, it seems that Caine displays resilience in spite of the possible risks on his development. Even though he never seemed stressed, it is possible that he was…