Daniel Orozco

The term hubris is defined as excessive pride, or self-importance committed by a character that will eventually cause their downfall. There are two types of hubris that can be committed: knowing and unknowing. Although any form of hubris is seen as a terrible thing in a Greek tragedy, if an act of hubris is done unknowingly, it can ultimately be justifiable. In the the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, the character Jocasta commits several instances of hubris. In the end, her hubris, also…

But what about caring for your lawn after the process? Do you know how to get the most out of your investment and help create a beautiful yard worthy of the neighbors’ envy? We want to empower you to own the health and look of your lawn by answering some frequently asked questions about overseeding follow-up care. The first thing you might be wondering after overseeding... How Often Should I Water My Lawn? Answer: A LOT. And start RIGHT NOW. Seriously. You should begin watering right after…

James “Jim” Bridger Jim Bridger was one of the greatest mountain men in the 19th century. He is also known for discovering the Great Salt Lake. He had a variety of talents which helped him through his life. He was very smart and a frontier man. James Jim Bridger was born in March 17,1804 in Richmond, Virginia. Bridgers was the son of an innkeeper. Bridger’s family moved west in 1812. At age thirteen he was a blacksmith’s apprentice. He learned how to handle machinery, horses and guns…

with ignorance comes bliss. Generation after generation, our drive to become well rounded intellectuals and functioning people of society has allowed us to become knowledge hungry. Through this perceptual lens, the author of ‘Flowers for Algernon’, Daniel Keyes, shows the pitfalls of intellectual drive and the power of ignorance through the book’s main character, Charlie Gordon. Charlie, a mentally handicapped man, wants to become intelligent and accepted and is placed into a scientific study…

Born on April 15, 1707 in Bales, Switzerland was man names Leonhard Euler. Following in his father's footsteps he was studying to be a rural clergyman. “Though originally slated for a career as a rural clergyman, Euler showed an early aptitude and propensity for mathematics, and thus, after studying with Johan Bernoulli, he attended the University of Basel and earned his master's during his teens.”(Biography.com Editors) During his time at school, Euler found a passion for mathematics. “By 1726,…

The community of Hermitage is located in eastern Davidson County, just minutes away from downtown Nashville. The neighborhood is named for its most famous home, The Hermitage. Once the home of Andrew Jackson, today the historical section of eastern Nashville is home to a dynamic and growing community. Despite its inclusion as part of Metropolitan Nashville, the Hermitage maintains a separate identity as its own residential and commercial suburban area. The community of Hermitage is located…

Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City is a contribution to the remembrance of the historical significance the world’s fair had on cities and the overall American way of life. Lasting only 6 months, the fair had an impressive impact on the entire world. Placing itself in direct competition with France, who had hosted the fair a few years earlier, Chicago had America’s reputation in its hands. Larson’s novel follows the short-lived exposition highlighting not only how it came to life, but what…

In the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri, Cole, the main character, and protagonist moves to Philadelphia from his hometown: Detroit. Affirming Cole's belief, Philadelphia is a city ridden with crime and gangs similar to Detroit. Consequently, murder, theft, and violence is a common sight in the neighborhood Cole resides. However, horse racing, an activity foreign to Cole, is a pastime for a plethora of individuals who live in the area. Because gangs populate the street leaving innocent people…

The opening chapter of the novel instantly draws the attention and curiosity of the reader since the opening sentence, “Call me Ishmael” (Melville 3). It suggests that the narrator is not really named Ishmael, instead he asks the reader to call him by that name. This implements a great sense of excitement that pulls the reader to continue exploring the mind of this unknown person since all humans have a tendency to be drawn towards the mysterious. Herman Melville captures this perfectly when…

Mason Britton Mr. Bash English 11 11 November 2016 Summary Exposition: In the book, Neuromancer, the protagonist is Henry Dorsett Case, otherwise known as just Case for short (Gibson 1). He is the character that the book solely revolves around as he attempts to get his old life back. The setting of the story starts off in Chiba City, otherwise known as Night City, located in Japan (Gibson 5). But, over the course of the story, the setting shifts to BAMA, or the “Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan…