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Divergent is a novel written by Veronica Roth. The novel was later adapted into a film, even though it had some differences compared to the book. The setting is Chicago. The story is about a girl named Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior who lives in a faction where the members are selfless, the Abnegation faction. She feels like she does not fit in her faction with her family and as the Choosing Ceremony approaches, she must choose if she leaves or stays in that faction. She finally decides to leave and…

Chicago Chicago, nicknamed the “Windy City” and “Second City”, is one of the most loved cities in the United States of America and now home to hundreds of thousands of people, making it the 3rd most populated city in the U.S.(“Wikipedia”). Chicago is called the “Windy City” because of the cold gusts of wind that blow from Lake Michigan, it’s called the “Second City” because that’s what it was often called during the battle with New York. Chicago is an adored location because it is a major city…

their native land. They are both separated and displaced in a new society and have a longing for their own culture. In their situations, they are also differences and similarities. For “Museum Indians”, the main character was born in Chicago and lives in Chicago. She was introduced to the city by her mother. They were also forced to leave their home to support their family. But instead, in “Bonne Anne,” the character was born in Haiti yet lives in New York. He has a Haitian culture and is…

Milan and Chicago are my two favorites cities. Have you ever wondered what Chicago and Milan have in common? Both of the cities have a strong economy and a big population, but Chicago is a modern city and Milan is old, but a little modernized. The Italian city, Milan, is recognized as the capital of design and culture whereas the American city, Chicago, is known as the Windy City. Contrasting and comparing Milano and Chicago will be based on their culture, architecture, and topography. Both…

It has been 145 years since the Great Chicago Fire started on October 8, 1871. Chicago had not had rain in three weeks prior to the fire, so it made the city flammable. The city was also made up of wood, everything was wood. Their fire alarm system was bad because they took 40 minutes after the fire started. The fire crossed the river and spread through the city because their rivers were polluted. Chicago had around 30,000 people and still growing, it was one of the fasted growing cities at…

classically ornate Renaissance, which Roark cannot stand, but the public adores. Many say that despite the fact that The Fountainhead was set in New York City, Chicago was the basis for the novel, as its architectural history is as unique, various, and beautiful as they come. Around the same time period of the competition in the book, the Chicago Tribune sponsored a large campaign to build a new headquarters, which was…

Chicago begins its history with public libraries after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Encouraged by the Britain Parliament, people of Chicago earned the right for free public libraries and the establishment of the Chicago Public Library in 1872. Now, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) has 80 branches around the city, and the newest one is the Chinatown Branch Library, opened in 2015 and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in collaboration with Wight & Company and the Public Building Commission…

on june 4,2001- sasha’s real name is Natasha),and married the 44th president of the united states of america. She went to harvard.How did she become famous:She became famous for the broMichelle LaVaughn Robinson was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Marian and Fraser Robinson. Although Fraser’s modest pay as a city-pump operator led to cramped living in their South Shore bungalow, the Robinsons were a close-knit family, with Michelle and older brother Craig pushed to…

Chicago Lit Final Essay Throughout the semester we as students have read many different pieces of literature that have helped characterize Chicago. With many opinions and various perspectives to consider Chicago is a twisted city, nobody is safe from its grasp. The city, being divided, has made it difficult to accurately depict Chicago's true nature. Some may say that the city brings nothing but wonder and amazement from the eyes of a tourist however, what lies beneath the tales of wonder is…

of all classes and ethnicities can come together. The Columbian World's Fair located in Chicago, Illinois 1893 emphasizes this idea that the city is not only a place of work, but also a place of leisure and a place that people of all identities can come together. The purpose of the exposition was to bring the art and industry of all nations around the world together in one place. In the summer of 1893 Chicago was transformed and from May to October the city served as a place for all of America…