Islands of the Forth

philosophical movement. The enlightenment examined the current humanities of the European countries and determined that it needed to change. (2)Things such as how people were treated and certain freedoms were called into question. The enlightenment brought forth many books, essays, innovations, scientific breakthroughs, laws, wars and revolutions. (2) The major changes of the enlightenment were the loss of power from the government and the gain of freedoms to the people. The part of the age of…

Did you know that there is a bear that is smaller than most humans? This bear is the Sun Bear. The Sun Bear has many unique qualities including that it is the smallest bear on the world! The Sun Bear is very interesting to learn about, and is not hard to learn about either. A Sun Bear is very simple, but yet really fun to learn about! This is a great animal to learn about in class. I hope that you enjoy learning about this animal, because I did. Sun Bears are very interesting animals, and here…

In 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sailed the Atlantic Ocean for the country of Spain. This was in the Age of Exploration, in which countries (primarily Spain and Portugal) were fighting to explore everything in the world possible. During this line, there was a line of demarcation to define exactly where each country could and could not explore. When Columbus left, he intended to find the country of Indians, but instead, he found a whole new continent of North America. When he landed…

The fourth part of the novel however, takes place in Philadelphia circa 1895. It also shifts back and forth every other chapter from Burnham to Holmes. Erik Larson uses flashbacks to create vivid images for the reader. The structure of the book varies depending on the setting it is in. In some parts, the mood is intense which creates a simple structure.…

after they were isolated along with me and forced to eat whatever General Zaroff decided to throw our way, if anything at all.” Rainsford’s eyes widened as he imagined the horrors they’ve gone through. He was beyond speechless as he looked back and forth between the three people, astonished at their way of surviving. Zaroff had married, gone insane and captured innocent people and starved them nearly to death. The fact that Zaroff was gone now became even greater after learning the horrible…

pass over with the car. It has a cool vibe to it similar to as if you were on a tropical island.…

In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists promised and declared many things. These things included all men being created equal, the promise of a republic government, and our unalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit happiness. Thomas Jefferson’s tone in the Declaration is very scholarly, showing the seriousness of the colonists about their new independence. However, even though the colonists sound extremely serious about the promises they make for their new country, in…

It would be when judges are chosen by citizens, not political parties and politicians; it would be a random picked group of citizens deciding, dominating the police, what they do, which activities they will do first, and which laws, crimes, etc. are to be the priority; the order of importance, and concern, such as traffic tickets being last and crime, criminals being # 1 on the list. It would be citizens, juries deciding guilt and innocence, and punishment, not politician laws, of how much, what…

vital permission. Analogous to Shinji, Medea in Medea also abides by her traditional barbarian values. She pursues revenge against her husband Jason to reclaim her lost dignity due to Jason’s betrayal. Initially, Medea devises her schemes to carry forth misdeeds and entrap others to implement her actions. Primarily, she manipulates Aegeus by persuading him to provide her a safe haven once she executes her plans. In her persuasion, she cleverly compels him to, “Swear by the Floor of Earth, by…

Throughout my time volunteering with various organizations and in my community I have noticed an insidious increase in the poverty levels of American society. These low to no income families are struggling to survive and the effect has been most profound on their children. Lacking needed funds, these children are often malnourished, living in despicable conditions, without a father in the household and often in the ‘care’ of a distant relative who truly cares little or nothing for the child.…