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Alexa PenaVega Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Alan Zenuk Alexa PenaVega Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Alan Zenuk In this world of egocentricity, materialism, and unparalleled careerism, it is rare to find people who are genuinely kind and are willing to go out of their way to put others first. And in the vast sea of Hollywood, that breed is nearly extinct. Young people who can act as positive role models are almost as…

To what extent did comic books function as propaganda in the United States during World War Two? Comic books to a great extent functioned as propaganda in the United States during World War Two. Propaganda is defined as “the organized dissemination of information or allegations to assist or damage the cause of a government or movement” , a criteria which the comic books of the era exemplify, with their deliverance of a strong pro-Allied, anti-Axis message, which served to both boost patriotism…

The two elements of thought that most significantly challenged the Israeli commander as he executed his mission to remove settlers from the occupied territory in Gaza are Point of View and Implications and Consequences. The element of Point of View posed the greatest challenge because the commander understood both the frustration of the settlers due to his emotional and personal ties to them and the strategic goals of his government. As a result of his compassion, he was further challenged by…

Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Palestine Liberation Front (PLF) Author Institution Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Palestine Liberation Front (PLF) FTOs (Foreign Terrorist Organizations) are foreign groups that the Secretary of State designates “in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)” (“Chapter 6…,” 2012). The designation of FTOs is crucial to fighting terrorism and helps to curtail support for terror activities. Accordingly, section 219…

into the fifth day of fighting, Israel and Syria continue fighting in Golan. The last day of this war ends with Israeli gaining control over Golan Heights. Within the six days of the war Israel’s forces were able to captured Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Old City of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights (some which were previously under Jordanian rule). The conflict not only resulted in the expansion of Israeli borders, but the domination of war sent a message to the rest of the world that…

Understanding Comics contains a seemingly endless array of concepts involved in the comics process. Scott McCloud illustrates the driving forces behind the formation of comics while breaking down how they are to be interpreted. He simplifies very involved concepts and successfully opens the reader’s mind to see the world of comics in a new light. Scott McCloud’s theories and concepts are explained in-depth. He divides Understanding Comics into sections that reveal information regarding the use…

Margaret Atwood has a tendency to compare and contrast ideas or concepts in her poetry. In many of her pieces of work, she introduces a concept for her readers to grasp, then she inserts another idea that causes the reader to look at the two concepts in different lights. Two poems that she has written that do this are, “At the Tourist Centre in Boston” and “Comic Books vs. History (1949, 1969)”. Another way she uses contrast is showing a gradual change in a character and outlook over time. One…

Fresh Bait is a short story written by Sherryl Clark. It is aimed at teenagers going into adult hood and doesn’t necessary lean towards any particular gender. Sherryl is an author based on writing children’s books since 1996 and now mostly writes short stories and personal essays, as well as poems for adult readers. (Sherryl Clark, 2014) Sherryl now has more than 50 published books, with Fresh Bait being published in 2007. She is an Australian author and teaches creative writing at Victoria…

The two comics, Wee Pals by Morrie Turner and Boondocks by Aaron McGruder, handled the issue of race in radically different manners. Wee Pals included many racial groups in addition to white and African American including Asian and Native American. Turner’s diverse group of characters take turns poking fun at each other with such gags as comparing the Rotary Club to a gang. While the comic started in sadly few papers, the popularity of this comic went through the roof after the death of Martin…

Last year, BBC reported that in the span of a month, more than 2,100 Palestinians were murdered in the Gaza Strip, along with 66 Israeli soldiers and seven civilians in Israel (Gaza Crisis). In October of this year, two Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers this month, preceded by six Palestinians who were slain while protesting along the border of Israel. It is not uncommon to find events concerning the Israel-Palestine controversy quickly circulate…