King Arthur

Investigators still cannot figure out whether or not it was completely a coincidence, or that Gary Stewart’s dad was the Zodiac. The chilling side to the story is that even if Earl Van Best jr. is the killer, he was deceased in 1994 so they cannot take him into questioning and further the investigation on whether or not he was the Zodiac Killer. To this day people are fascinated by this notorious killer and watch movies and read books on him. A well known movie based on this mass hysteria is…

“Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions.” This quote from James Madison embodies “The Crucible” as a whole, because it basically says that if too much power exists within a society, not one person is safe if they are accused of wrongdoing. The Puritans live in a theocratic society which allows the church to possess immense power over the inhabitants of Salem, because they all live by…

Lying to some people can be filled with an overwhelming guilt. This is how John Proctor felt when Reverend Hale and the judges wished him to create a false confession to witchcraft. It was important to the judges that Proctor created the false confession. Reverend Hale believes God would be more forgiving to Proctor for lying; however, Goody Proctor believes the Devil may say the same thing. If John agrees to composing the false confession, he subjects his further kin to ridicule and shame, and…

Brief Summary: Billy McMahon (Vince Vaughn) and Nick Campbell (Owen Wilson) play the role of two matured salesmen who are left without a job after their company is liquidated. The now desperate partnership take some time to find their ways. Nick decides to work for his soon-to-be brother-in-law who owns a mattress shop. Billy on the other hand decides to take the initiative of “googling” for jobs to suit his qualifications - or lack thereof. The unlikely dream duo find themselves in an…

system of fulfilment of government jobs. It shed light on the fact that there was unrest over those who got selected for the position. Once President Arthur was inaugurated, he began to pass laws to solve the issue starting with the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Twelve O’Clock, September 20 1881. Garfield's successor, President Chester A. Arthur, is sworn into…

Chester Alan Arthur became the 21st President of the United States in 1881 and served a four-year term up until 1885. Arthur’s presidency is often overlooked and his reputation was neither good nor bad. Although he was an accidental president and in a time of distrust in the political system, Arthur surpassed expectations when he calmed the nation and helped end the corrupt political system that brought him to power. Chester Arthur was born on October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont to…

There are many possible cause and effect examples in many different movies, books, plays, or just about anything. Cause is basicly what started or causes of something that happens to somebody. The effect is what happens afterwards because of this. It is like the end result. For example, in the play, ‘A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley’, Ebenezer Scrooge was a very sad man. When he went back into the past, he saw himself enjoying things and being very joyful. So he realized that he could be…

People of Salem! I have given you my soul, an empty void that has swallowed my dignity… but never my name. The one thing they can’t take away. I have stood up for the truth and have found peace and harmony within that for the first time, knowing I will soon belong in the Kingdom of Heaven. But what is there left of Salem? Look at those who stand at the gallows in front of you. There is no Salem community left… only chaos. This village is in constant fear, overruled by an unjust authority who…

The summer of 1955 is an unordinary summer for Jack Wolff. Trapped in the transitioning body of an eleven-year-old boy, Jack is drowning in the emotional trauma of a violent home life, illegal activities, and a lack of emotional support known as his childhood. This is a major period of change for any young boy, and dealing with the extensive distress does not allow him to mature in the conventional manner. Due to his abnormal progression, a common theme arises within the first part Jack’s life:…

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman presents to the reader a tragic work that also displays the harsh realities of life where betrayal and lack of meeting expectations must be faced. Through the story of Willy Loman, Miller develops an intricate plot which reinforces the idea that too much pride and ignorance can consume oneself to the extent that they detriment themselves and others. Willy’s act of allowing himself to be blinded by “The American Dream” and his expectations to leave behind a…