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really even created to be an individual sport itself. It was actually supposed to be a daily exercise or indoor activity in the YMCA. It was being in use for off season football players. They called a man to create the indoor activity. His name was James Naismith. (Sportsknowhow.com) He made a ball out of rubber in a sort of volleyball form and put up fruit baskets for hoops. The players had to dribble to the other side of the court and try to shoot the ball into the basket. Now of course the…

Throughout literary history, authors have utilized symbolism and figurative meaning to convey the true meaning of their work as a whole. A notable example of this relationship can be found in The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst. Written in 1960, The Scarlet Ibis illustrates the story of two brothers and their tragic relationship. Over the course of the story, Brother teaches Doodle to walk, something that Doodle was never expected to be able to do. However, Brother’s cruelty toward Doodle grows over…

Have you ever been ashamed of who your family is or the role they played in your life? Well, in the short story The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst, there is a conflict about a the narrator, who is brother in the story. He feels that he is to be blamed for the tragic incident of his little brother Doodle. You will soon learn the concept of family being valued. Family is a gift that will last forever, even if you anticipated you have lost it. This story mentions the birth of Doodle, the brother's…

The American dream. In the novel ‘’The Epic of America’’, which was written in 1931, James Truslow Adams, stated that the American dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement’’ (The Epic Of America). James Adams has a great point the American dream is a dream of something better. In today’s society the dream is attainable but there are a lot of requirements. The ‘’American dream’’…

Often people do more hurtful things to the ones they love, rather than bypassers on the street. Many people do not realize that some of the most hurtful things that they say, is more often than not, directed to a loved one. In “The Scarlet Ibis,” by James Hurst, an older brother pushes his younger, disabled brother, William Armstrong, to the point of death. Although this was not his plan, he was still embarrassed of his presence and was trying to mold or fix Doodle into being something that he…

Throughout his short story “A Little Cloud,” James Joyce considers the ramifications of remaining sedentary in Dublin through his characters Little Chandler and Ignatius Gallaher. That Little Chandler and Gallaher seem so antithetical, despite their proximity and similar upbringings, invites the reader to question whether Joyce intends to insinuate that success is only possible outside of Dublin, and that ambition and Celtic nationalism are incongruous. Having left Ireland at twenty years old,…

The American Dream is created by people who want to achieve success in their lives. Whether is it to be wealthy, further your education, make a better life for yourself, family, and generations beyond, or just overall being happy. The dream is what motivates people to work hard in life. Everyone wants to be successful, but does everyone have the access to achieve that goal? Pursuing opportunity is no longer the main focus of the American Dream but rather learning how to earn it then take hold…

In Federalist Papers 10 and 51, James Madison offers his insight upon the ends and means of government. He outlines his beliefs on human nature, representation, and separation of power. He sets out to explain the tendency of humans to create factions. These factions take away rights of the minority, hurting the government as a whole. Next, he discusses the advantages of a republic compared to a pure democracy. This republic he argues about is the one outlined in the Constitution. Finally, the…

North by Northwest, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller, features a handsome lead, a beautiful love interest, a charming villain, and exciting action scenes that led to it being called “the first James Bond film,” as noted by The Guardian’s John Peterson (Peterson). Even if it is one’s first time viewing the film, it is easy to pick up on moments that are obviously iconic, including the moving text in the opening credits, the crop duster attack, and of course the final scene on the face of Mount…

James Madison Background James Madison, being referred to as the “Father of the Constitution” had played a essential role in the ratification of the Constitution by writing the Federalist Papers. During his years as a politician, he had accomplished to become America’s fourth President during the years of 1809 through 1817. His college years in Princeton, Military services during the revolutionary war and his early political career had a large effect on the creation of the Federalist Papers…