Jackson

SA 2: "The Chrysanthemums" is a short story of John Steinbeck which reflects the frustration in the present life of Elisa Allen, strong and proud woman. This frustration arises from not having a child as well as from the dissatisfaction in a romantic relationship with her husband. The only possible way out for Elisa's frustration is her beautiful flower garden where she plants chrysanthemums. The author frequently uses chrysanthemums as a symbol as well as a number of other items in order to…

nickname him “Jackson”. Every day in math class, Jackson struggles to understand the concepts that are taught. Jackson lacks the ability to make connections and often forgets things instantly. Jackson does not review regularly; therefore he faces an immense amount of difficulty to learn. Ms.Punj, the math teacher, has assigned me to help Jackson succeed and learn the material. After Ms.Punj has taught the lesson, it is my duty to take Jackson to a different room and reiterate…

On November 8th, our very own Hazelwood High School students, Andrew Jackson, 17, B.J. Carson, 16, Robert Washington, 17, and Tyrone Mills, 17, were in a tragic car crash accident after a Hazelwood High School basketball game killing Robert Washington. Police say, the source of the crash was drinking and driving. As the boys were celebrating by drinking,, the driver (Andrew Jackson) had become intoxicated. Not fully alert, Jackson crashed the four-door chevy into a wall of a building located…

Thomas Jackson was born on January 21, 1824 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was a hero in one of the most famous american wars ever fought, the civil war. He fought in the civil war from 1861-1865 which he died from a gunshot wound from friendly fire. When Thomas was growing up he had a very tough childhood when which his father died and his step father did not want him so he went to live with his uncle who made him work very very hard at their mill which was called Jackson’s mill. When he…

Robert Jackson was a small town New Yorker who rose to the status of a distinguished lawyer, and later became one of the greatest Solicitor Generals. Narrowly missing the appointment of Chief Justice, Jackson was the final associate justice appointed by President Roosevelt. Jackson welcomed the role of a Supreme Court Justice, and developed a practical view of the constitution. Jackson’s main influence to the court came from the Nuremburg trials, in which he was the chief United States…

The “age of Jackson” did not advance economic equality rather it transformed American politics. Very few Americans had the right to vote until the 1820’s. Most states had restricted where only white males could have voted who were property owners or taxpayers or both. The restrictions put in place effectively stopped less affluent people from voting (Brinkley, 231). Ohio was one of the first changes, upon joining the union the constitution was adopted which guaranteed all adult white males had…

oxygen wrapped around her face, Mama Jackson answered the door and asked, “can I help you?” I said, “Mrs. Jackson it's me, Tony”. She opened up the door and asked me to repeat myself. Again, I said, “Mrs. Jackson it’s me Tony. You raised me for a couple of years”. She looked at me again and said, “Oh Lord, Son don’t you ever call me Mrs. Jackson again, I am your mother. Come in the house and bring your family!" As I turned to go retrieve my family Mama Jackson looked at me and said, “Before you…

On April 11, we had two guest speakers: Kat Jackson and Kathleen Grace Avila; Ms. Jackson spoke on the topic of organization skills and time management. During her speech, Ms. Jackson noted that she came from England and found her true calling in learning organizational skills. She then realized her abilities to achieve both her long-term and short-term goals. Since she has found her calling, she has assisted countless others in prioritizing their time and obtaining their goals. Ms.…

Racism in Jackson in the 1960’s was nothing unusual, especially from the experiences of the black maids in Jackson. Some of the black maids were abused but most were treated poorly. For example, Hilly is trying to get a law passed that is definitely racist, “A bill that requires every white home to have a separate bathroom for the colored help” (page 10). Later in Chapter One, when Aibileen is leaving from Miss Leefolt’s house she spots Miss Leefolt looking around, Aibileen suspects she’s…

Phoenix Jackson, a protagonist in “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, embarks on a journey to town through the Natchez trail. Though there is no actual knowing of her people make an assumption about her age and her inabilities, in society we often like to discriminate against people before evaluating them. When old age comes to mind what do you think of: Crippled? Weak? Those are just some mere first impressions we make which shape our basic perception. Yes, Phoenix may embody some effects of old age…