Lake Superior

ancient world are no exception. Hannibal is a prime example of a general who is remembered and honored for his cunning, creativity, and perseverance despite the losses he sustained. Hannibal proved to be one of history’s greatest generals with his superior battle strategies and his ability to overcome enormous obstacles as exhibited in the Second Punic War. From the very beginning of the war, Hannibal proved that he would not let preconceived beliefs stop him from achieving his goal. Hannibal’s…

When Nick comes home, Gatsby startles him by approaching him from across the lawn and inviting him to come with him to Coney Island or to come and swim in his pool. Nick realizes he just wants him to agree to make plans for him and tells Gatsby that he will help by inviting Daisy over for tea. Gatsby is delighted and says he wants someone to cut Nick’s grass and that he can also help him earn some money by joining him in a suspicious sounding business he does on the side, but Nick declines both…

at all” (Fitzgerald 104). Gatsby has lived in extreme poverty and extreme wealth over the span of his life. Compared to Tom, Gatsby has personal experience in working hard to obtain a goal or a dream. “Beating his way along the south shore of Lake Superior as a clam digger and a salmon fisher or in any other capacity that brought him food and bed” (Fitzgerald 104). Every great man is the result of an overcome obstacle, and for Jay Gatsby, the obstacle was poverty. Gatsby’s character has…

Karnak, A Temple Compound of Ancient Wonder Nesut-Tawi, “the Throne of the Two Lands” or Ipet-Iset, “The finest of Seats” is what people called Karnak, an ancient complex of extraordinary religious temples located in Thebes, Egypt. (Bunson). The 250 square miles were filled with temples, stone pillars, statues and more gave Karnak the name for the “the most remarkable religious complex constructed on earth” (Bunson). No one has even attempted something like it’s size or scale until the pyramids…

Michigan, followed by Oakmont, Pennsylvania, where my dad learned to play golf. After Oakmont, they moved to Lake Forest where he and Steve attended Middle and Upper School. When my father was in seventh grade, his parents split, resulting in divorce a year later. He spent his highschool years playing golf, and washing windows so he could earn enough money to go to college. My father graduated Lake Forest Highschool, and went to Hamilton College undergrad, After four years at Hamilton, he moved…

The story Of Mice and Men is about two men, George and Lennie, and how George and Lennie go from ranch to ranch finding work. They have a dream to own their own ranch. They settle in one ranch and there they meet some people. They have lots of adventures there. Lennie breaks the boss’s hand because, Curly, the boss, beats up Lennie for not talking. Lennie also accidentally kills Curley's wife. Lennie goes and hides in the bushel, but George finds Lennie and shoots him out of his misery. One of…

The epic of Beowulf consists of three battle where, the main character, Beowulf himself, battles his greatest foes. enemies. Beowulf has different strategies, weapons and reasons for fighting each one of his foes, along with a specific motivation when fighting the maleficent monsters. Beowulf will fight Grendel, Grendel 's mother, and the dragon. Grendel and his mother are giants feared by all but Beowulf, the Dragon is the protector of treasure and will stop at nothing to keep it safe. Beowulf…

Persuasive Communications Jim is an ideal example of a salesperson who uses persuasive communications. Jim is a very direct, empathetic salesperson. He won’t falsify information about where he works consequently he wants others to succeed. Numerous times I heard Jim say that Zions isn’t the cheapest option by far that in fact Zions is the most expensive. But in return you get quality and service, which pays for itself. Jim will go out of his way to help someone succeed. Example: Jim showed me…

In Jordan Peele’s film“Get Out”, the film showcases racial hypocrisy and white supremacy in modern day society. Best known for his appearance on the series “Key & Peele”, Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with a horror film that focuses on the life of a black man living in a white man’s world. Still keeping in touch with his comedic side, the movie was more lighthearted than a typical horror film. The film itself wasn't what scared people, yet it was the reality and message behind the film…

Global warming is an issue that often doesn’t receive enough attention. Deforestation is among the leading causes of global warming. Deforestation is the clearing of trees and forest to make room commercial uses such as shopping malls, houses, and businesses. While this may not seem like an urgent issue in this country, we have to realize that the United States is one of the leading countries when it comes to deforestation only behind countries such as Brazil, Canada, and Russia. It is estimated…