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    It is, however, hardly surprising that science took this path. It would be rather simplistic to say that all of this comes from Descartes, though his influence on the way in which animals are conceived within Western thought was by no means trivial in its impact. Within this framework exists the claim that humans have the right to dominate and control animals, both conceptually and physically. If the question of governance can be posed as “‘how not to be governed like that, by that, in the name…

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    Sidecar Open Band Jams on Tuesday nights at Shady Katie’s has led me to many musicians, far and near and exposed the collaborative world of open mics. After traveling up for a little over a year, the final night came and went out with bang. Familiar faces such as hosts Jake Falana and Josh Mayer, Rob Sankey, Maureen Martian, Smashing Saturn, Katie McCorry, Billy McHattie, Josh Maddux, Sean Christie, Tony Schott, Olivia Burton and Stan Lobby joined Shady’s final featured artists to show the stage…

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    Animalism Animal Farm

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    Animal Farm is a novel written by George Orwell that depicts the overthrowing of a farmer by his animals. Mr.Jones, an unhappy drunk, is the ruler of the Manor Farm. He over works his animals, gives them bad living conditions, and does not feed them regularly. The animals don’t necessarily view Mr.Jones as a bad man or feel like they are being treated unfairly since it is all they have ever known. One night, the farm animals gather with Old Major, a pig, as his life is coming to a close. Old…

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    Animal Farm Character Analysis Paper – Napoleon Napoleon is one of the main characters in the book, Animal Farm. He is one of the pigs on the farm. The pigs are regarded as the smartest animals on the farm. Napoleon represents Joseph Stalin, the former dictator of Soviet Russia. The name Napoleon represents this character well. Napoleon sounds like a name given to someone who is very powerful and ruthless. After Mr. Jones is removed from the farm, Napoleon and Snowball fight to rule the farm.…

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    We experience psychological manipulation on a weekly, maybe even daily basis. Often times it comes from the people that claim to have our well-being at heart and in mind. If you have ever been in this situation, you can understand how Napoleons’ tyrannical tactics and Squealers’ crafty verbiage take a toll on the animals’ emotions and minds. The first sign of Napoleons’ deviousness is in the beginning of the book when the milk goes missing. Someone brings up the point that there is a lot of…

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    resulting sustainable food supply, revolutionized the way life could be lived. However, there is a cost as population increases so to does, demand and in the name of expediency shortcuts are taken, which can be hazardous to the average individual.1 Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, looks at the modern food process in America and the negative impact it has on the average consumer.2 However, it is not always the industry that is to be blamed, as pointed out in Food Fears by Alison…

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    this phrase gave birth to the American dream, and inspired millions. We all seek happiness, there is no denying that. However, what is happiness or what makes people happy, differs from person to person and place to place. In The Geography of bliss by Eric Weiner, Weiner visits the so called happiest countries on earth, in search for why these countries are “happy” but his ulterior motive is to find happiness within himself. One of many countries that Weiner visits is Switzerland,…

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    Pumpkin is scared, alone, and no one cares for her. If one saw Pumpkin on a commercial they would change the channel when it became too much to handle. Pumpkin is beaten, bruised, and on the brink of death, hoping desperately that maybe someone in the world would love her. “Pumpkin” is a poor and innocent kitten, left on the street because she was not enough or someone could n0t take care of her. Thinking “she’s better off out on the streets”. Instead of Pumpkin being left for dead; she is found…

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    There are many similarities between the story of Animal Farm written by George Orwell and Lord of the Flies written by William Golding. Along with the similarities there are a few differences that support the theme of “Your beliefs will define you and will put you into a class”. The novels include different plot lines through the controversies of the democratic society. The similarities include that classes are identified throughout each story, and . One of the differences includes the…

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    In George Orwell’s allegory, Animal Farm, a society that represents Russia is under the control of a power hungry dictator who gains power over all the citizen’s and every aspect of their lives. The dictator, a pig who represents Joseph Stalin, takes control of the farm after a successful rebellion has taken place and the owner has fled. To maintain his power over the farm, the dictator rules by fear and manipulates the citizen’s to follow his commands and decisions. Through the development of…

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