Graham's Magazine

In the John Hughes’ 1984 film, The Breakfast Club, there were a lot underlying social issues that are very relatable to teens in high school of that age range. The early 80’s film was centered around five teens who have in some way been stereotyped by not only their peers but also by their parents and other authority figures. The main theme for the film is to overcome stereotypes and develop a voice for one’s self. As we as self-confidence and self-acceptance. At the end of the film each…

With her oldest child, Courtland, she worked at a shoe store called “Shoe World”. It was an average shoe store, that paid “minimum wage”, and she was able to get job security for a maternity leave, but it was unpaid time off. At this time her husband was also working, he worked at “Pizza Hut”, which also paid minimum wage. After Courtland was born, Cheryl went back to work but she had decided that she wanted to make sure Courtland was solely breastfed. Cheryl’s husband, Craig, worked opposite…

“The Outsider” a short story in “The Lurking Fear” by H.P. Lovecraft. It is a simple story on the surface but it can be thought provoking if you read deeper. It is about a man trying to find out where he is and why. Even though the story is in a collection of macabre horror it is more of a mystery than horror story till the end. The writer’s descriptions are so vivid that the reader does not notice the lack of characters. “I know not where I was born, save that the castle was infinitely old and…

Rational: The Curious of the dog in the night-time is a novel written by Mark Haddon. This book, published in 2003. The main character is Christopher, who has a mental problem suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome. I am going to write a day, Christopher’s diary when he finds out his favorite teacher (Siobhan) has left and she sends a letter to him. I will start a Christopher’s diary with a quite good day and when he receives a letter, which the color of this letter is his favorite. Then I’ll show…

Characterization of Toby If asked, most people would describe getting a ticket as, for instance a speed ticket; a ticket you got for driving too fast. Tickets are given to us by our higher authorities if we do not follow the law. However, for Toby Heckler, that is not the case. Toby is a socially handicapped male, with a rather childish appearance. (Page 37, ‘’On the yellow paper Toby had printed in red ink ‘PRAKING MISTEAK’ and signed his name ‘TOBY’ in a childish-looking hand.’’) The fact that…

Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals - Grit is not related positively to IQ but was highly correlated with Conscientiousness in Big Five Personality. Why is this so? What similarities do they share? Curious to know how this link to meaning in life? Does more grit correlate with more meaning in life? - William James has proposed two questions one on human abilities and the second on how individuals unleash their abilities. The first has been linked to the growing knowledge on…

Twenty-One Pilots is a rap and alternative band who recently broke out with a big album called “Blurryface”. Their style of music is so unlike any other group that they were put in the genre of alternative because even though its rap, it is not just the average rap. Some songs are slower, and they don’t always rhyme. This makes them unique causing them to stand out among other groups. Their songs have a deeper meaning than most and more people can relate to them and that is why this album had…

Throughout all events in history and through all decades of art and literature, one thing has been made abundantly clear: Humans do not enjoy oppression. Humanity is consistent in its innate desire to fight any oppressive leader or social behavior that infringes on their rights as an individual. Whether it be through social and political movements or war, humankind has shown that what every individual wants - above all else - is freedom. They crave the freedom to live as they choose, protecting…

Betrayal and Competition Today's entrepreneurs consider technology as the holy grail of development and success. Any venture that an individual goes into today must include a revolutionary technological aspect if they are to succeed. Seeing as how this knowledge is common amongst entrepreneurs, an aspect of competition arises in the market. Ambition and passion for success override everything else in this business, as is evident in today’s tech world. For instance, Facebook, what is now a…

Leather shooting bags are designed to carry shooting accessories, specialist items, bearing loads comfortably while leaving the shooter's hands free. They provide quick access to the weapon, scopes, and ammunition. Modern day shooting bags have compartments ensuring that everything required is handy. Some bags have been designed in a way that the shooting bag swivels from back to front making the gear more accessible, especially when on the move. While leather shooting bags come in a wide range…