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Pre Revolutionary France had a class system, dividing the population into three classes, called estates. The first estate was the French version of the 1%, made up of the clergy and holding most of the wealth of the population of France and having the most leverage in the government. The second estate was made of the upper class noblemen of French society. The Third Estate was the largest of the three estates, making up over 95% of the population. Despite this they didn’t have a lot of leverage…

A few years ago a Texas homeowner was attempting to clear a tree limb from rubbing against his shingled roof. He has asked his next door neighbor for help, but the man was just leaving for a family outing. The homeowner was short on time, having a busy week planned and finally asked his wife for assistance late Sunday afternoon, since the next door neighbor hadn’t made it back from the out of town visit. The limb was approximately fifteen feet in length with a base circumference of about twelve…

can be stressful and most of the time I am busy with school or work that I have no leftover time for entertainment or even a small hint of enjoyment. Luckily, I found my outlet by distancing myself away from everything and curling up near my cozy fireplace with a book to take me on a barbarous adventure. Reading seems to be healthy was of getting therapy for example knowing you are in a tough situation, but luckily you find out you are not in it alone due to a book you have read with similar…

Interior Design Research Paper “We don’t just pick out pillows,” said Sarah Jenkins of Francesca Owings Interior Design, about what people think about interior designers. Interior design is a art, a science, a career, and a lifestyle. Being in this industry requires knowledge on the construction, elements and principles of design, ability to connect with customers, and many other things. Interior designers have many different responsibilities; many do not realize how much they are in charge of…

Everyone acknowledges what it feels like to lose some person whom they treasure. Our brains can every now and again summon the shocks of wretchedness and misery that we feel in our bits of separation after such a disaster. Poe passes on an incredible portrayal of the distraction one feels after the loss of one you appreciate. "The Raven" is a faint story of death, the loss of trust, and lost worship. The verse describes a youthful kindred whose accomplice, named Lenore, has gone on and why ought…

Short Fiction Analysis: A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner A Rose for Emily is a short story by William Faulkner. This story is about a woman named Miss Emily, although she is already deceased in the story, her life is told from the perspective of a townsman. He begins the short as a curious prospector paying his respects to this “fallen monument”. Miss Emily is perceived as a grumpy ancient lady, who is unwilling to change, her house is the evidence that suffers the most from her stubborn…

They treated Cinderella as a maid, they had her cook and clean, “they took her pretty clothes away from her, put on an old grey bedgown on her, and gave her wooden shoes.” (Grimm 746), and took her bed away forcing her to sleep on the ashes in the fireplace. While Cinderella was treated as a mere peasant the two sisters lived the high life being spoiled in gowns, jewelry, shoes, and had the luxury of having a bed, courtesy of Cinderella's step mother. When it came time for the ball held by the…

“C’mon let’s go,” My mom says, “We’re going to be late to school.” My brother and grab our backpacks, say bye to our dog Alexis, then we hop in the car and we are off to school. While we’re in the car my brother says “Hey, I wonder what Alexis does while we’re not home.” “That’s a good question, I wonder what she does,” says Max. “I wonder what’s she’s doing right now,” mom says. Max says “Maybe she is in the backyard sipping champagne and getting a tan!” “Yeah right,” Rex says, “I bet she…

The First Crusade was a conflict between the Christians of Western Europe and the Muslims of Jerusalem. The Crusade was initiated in 1095 by Pope Urban II in response to the Byzantine emperor's call for help defending against the invading Seljuk Turks. On November 27, 1095, in Clermont, France, Pope Urban II called for a crusade both to help the Byzantines defend the Turks and to conquer Jerusalem. From the First Crusade, Europe made great economical gains. Europe benefited from the First…

The Gothic Genre and “The Raven” The word “Gothic” usually suggests adolescents in dark makeup and loud music. In literature though, “Gothic” means something much different. The Gothic genre sets itself apart from other literary genres in many ways. Gothic works usually take place in a strange, mysterious setting and have themes of extreme mental and/or physical isolation. The Gothic genre is also known for the sentiment of the frightening unfamiliar, that is also strangely familiar. The…