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Charles Wheelan was born in 1966 and later graduated from Dartmouth college with a major in economics. He currently is a democratic candidate the the U.S Representative for Illinois in the 5th District. He is also the author of Naked Statistics, Naked Money and Naked Economics. Wheelan wrote Naked Economics in a way that anyone can understand it, whether you are a professional economist or just a high school student studying basic economics. After reading the entire book, it is now clear to me…

Although sex icons were gaining popularity in the 1950s, sexuality was rarely spoken of. Similarly, smoking and alcohol consumption became quite attractive in the adult world, and was sought after by many adolescents. In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger portrays Holden Caulfield to be like any teenage boy in the 1950s, a perverted, alcoholic smoker, who just wants to be on his own. Although Holden may seem like he wants to grow up, in actuality, throughout the novel, Holden is trying to…

Cinderella Man shares a true story of the rags-to-riches boxer James J. Braddock. Struggling to provide during The Great Depression, James Braddock worked any job he could find. Drawing in the viewer’s emotions, while showing the grueling conditions Mr. Braddock endured to provide for his family. The Bulldog of Bergen provides an inspiring story for many. Cinderella Man follows James J. Braddock through The Great Depression, as his professional boxing career comes to an impasse. Making every…

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in everyday activities. This is the word that comes to mind when i think of Holden Caulfield's mental state. In the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden has traits of depression and is a recurring theme throughout the novel. For instance, in the beginning of the book, Holden explains, “What I was really hanging around for, I was trying to feel some kind of good-by. I mean I’ve left…

Inspector Goole – Essay How does the cultural and/or political climate influence the attitudes of the characters with regard to their involvement in the young woman’s downfall? Notes on time period/political climate: • Based in 1912 – written in 1945 by J.B. Priestly • Priestly fought for England in first world war • Priestly broadly sympathized with socialism, however • Inspector Calls is an immediate post-war drama (post WW2) • Takes up economic, social, political issues • 1945 – food was…

The Loss of Childhood Innocence Have you ever wished that you didn’t waste your childhood by growing up too fast? Well in The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger Holden tries to be the ‘catcher in the rye’ by keeping children from growing up too fast. Holden had a very traumatic childhood, he was sexually assaulted many times, didn’t have a choice in life, and he had to experience the death of his younger brother, Allie. Holden’s childhood traumas is the reason why he wants to be the catcher…

Select and profile an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry from Australia or overseas. In your essay discuss how your subject has contributed to the definition of entrepreneurship through their personality, activities, achievements and venture / harvesting behavior. Your response should be more of a discussion of the meaning of entrepreneurship than a biographical account of your subject. See below Rubic for marking details. struggle, rejection, commitment and creativity.…

D. Salinger is part of the pantheon of important authors because of his many well-known works. J. D. Salinger was born Jerome David Salinger on January 1, 1919 in New York, NY. He was raised in Manhattan and was the second of two children of Sol and Miriam Salinger. His father was a prosperous Jewish merchant and his mother was Scots-Irish. Like…

A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines takes place in the 1940’s, a time period of segregation. This was a time when blacks were often at fault for a crime they did not commit, such as what transpired in this book. A man named Jefferson was convicted of a crime he did not commit and was insulted during court. Now his family, friends, and even Jefferson himself were trying to prove the white community wrong about their beliefs that a black man is unequal and lacks dignity for both Jefferson…

“Death of a Salesman” written by Arthur Miller is a short story about two characters, Willy Loman and his son Biff Loman. At the beginning of the story, Willy and Linda, Willy’s wife, talk to each other about Willy finding a job close to his home city, New York, since Linda is worried about Willy’s because he had an accident. Willy feels happy when he imagines about the past the past when his son, Biff, was a quarterback with potential to make it to professional level. Willy and Biff have…