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Dame Jane Morris Goodall was born April 3,1934 in London to Mortimer Herbert Morris-Goodall and Margaret Myfanwe Joseph. She was later married and was then formally known as Baroness Jane Van Lawick-Goodall. She was married to Hugo Van Lawick from 1964 through 1974. She then in 1975 married Derek Bryceson until their divorce in 1980. She is very well known for studying chimpanzees and all the contributions and such that has increased that very field today. In July 1960, Jane goodall traveled…

John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer of twenty-seven books, including sixteen books. six variable books, and five short stories. He is broadly known for comic books, “Tortilla Flat” and “Cannery Row”. Also known for the novels, “Red Pony”, “Of Mice and Men”, and “The Grapes of Wrath”. The vast majority of Steinbeck's work is set in southern and focal California, especially in the Salinas Valley and the California Coast Ranges. His work much of the time investigated the subjects of…

Jane Addams and Frances Perkins have always been my idols. Growing up in the 21st century, where people have fought for rights they should have never been denied, it’s tough not to have a role model that advocated for the right things. To me, social well-being is important. Thriving communities have people that have implemented programs to assist the community in ways that reveal success for its individuals. Jane Addams was said person to the community of Chicago, Illinois. Jane Addams was…

This film shows how little marriage is truly valued and how people choose not to stay faithful to the person they claim they love. Henry says his marriage was not true with Catherine because she was married to his brother first, but at that point why did he marry her as well as hold hands with her? Maybe he was in love with her, maybe he wasn’t, but he then choose to get a divorce with and convince everybody that he was now in love with Anne Boleyn. At this point he is pretty much a middle…

The Odyssey by Homer This ancient epic poem by Homer is by far my favorite book of all time. I have always enjoyed reading ancient Greek mythology and I am engrossed in the complex phenomena that they attempt to explain. The Odyssey perfectly combines Greek mythology with a well-constructed storyline and complex themes. The Odyssey also focuses on my favorite character Penelope. She is cunning in the subtlest ways and she is extremely interesting to study. Even something as minor as…

Known for her suspenseful and stimulating crime plots, Dorothy Leigh Sayers, an imaginative and dedicated author, successfully acquired a name in literature. Throughout her life, she received numerous notable awards and pursued in a satisfying writing career. Born June 13, 1893 in Oxford, England as the only child of Helen Leigh Sayers and Reverend Henry Sayers, Dorothy expressed an interest towards reading and writing as a child. In college, though she was considered an eccentric girl, she…

The two versions of Much Ado About Nothing that I chose were the 1993 version, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and the 2012 version directed by Joss Whedon. The two interpretations were drastically different from one another, but I think that the 2012 version was the funniest. In the 1993 version, the director also plays the character of Benedick, and the play is interpreted as the expected period piece. Unlike the 2012 version; the 1993 version displays a more jovial atmosphere all throughout, but…

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre is an inspiring novel written by Charlotte Bronte. Its value not only lies in its beautiful language, but also exists in the characteristics of Jane. Throughout the novel, Jane expresses Charlotte’s radical thoughts on gender, religion, and social class. In the novel Jane Eyre, Charlotte does not follow the Victorian tradition of ideal male heroes. Instead, she degrades her male character, and allows Jane to suppress the male hero in the story. It is…

I would recommend the book Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer to my friends. This book tells about a girl and the hardships she faces to get through a challenging time. Along the way, she meets people who change and affect her life. Readers who read the book may find it touching, or motivating, especially for those with similar problems as the main character and other characters. In the beginning, the protagonist, Jamaica Gollahue, nicknamed "Jam", is sent by her parents to The Wooden Barn, a…

Geoffrey Chaucer and Giovanni Boccaccio both offer modern society a glimpse into the dark ages through their literary pieces, The Canterbury Tales and The Decameron. Composed of numerous short stories, the two pieces of literature convey the way of life in 1300s as well as the medieval society’s belief and the strong influence of the bubonic plague. Short stories within The Canterbury Tales and The Decameron feature the plague and utilize the illness to construct plot and the overall theme. In…