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GOTTA’ DO IT THESIS: Curiosity leads to the downfall of a person. Exploration is acting upon one’s curiosity. These two themes are very prominent in the two texts; Frankenstein and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The themes have many strong ties in both texts, with the characters and ties the overall plots of the stories. Jekyll has created a potion which turns him into what we learn is Mr. Hyde. Jekyll originally did not intend to drink the potion but his curiosity and…

Early Life Jackie Robinson was born on a plantation near Cairo, Georgia, on 1919. At the age of 6 months old his father left, and his mother moved him and his family to California. Jackie’s parents’ names were Jerry and Mallie Robinson. He also had 4 siblings Mack, Willa, Edgar, and Frank Robinson. He was also the youngest. Also because of his mother not making much money he had to make his own way in life. Jackie went to the schools of UCLA, Pasadena City College, John Muir highs school,…

A) Napoleon I and his French Empire: (1769-1821) Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered most of Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. After seizing political power in France in 1799, he crowned himself emperor in 1804. Shrewd, ambitious and a skilled military strategist, Napoleon I successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and…

Groups and Teamwork in Moneyball Group 1: Christian Demopoulos Gregory Klassen Michael Langford Nicole McEwan Rebecca Ranieri Patrick Trochaniak BU 288, Section E Instructor: Dr. Jessie Zhan December 9th, 2015 Groups and Teamwork in Moneyball Moneyball focuses on the struggles endured by the Oakland Athletics’ general manager Billy Beane in putting together a competitive baseball team. Faced with the imminent departure of the team’s star players to free agency, Beane…

In the book, “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” written by Robert Louis Stevenson, it is about one man with two different personalities. Dr. Jekyll is the protagonist in the story and Mr. Hyde is another form of Dr. Jekyll, who plays the antagonist. They are the same person, but with two different personalities. The character struggles in the story because he is unable to control the other personality in the actions he takes. The two different personalities are different from each…

A classic novel is one that can stand the test of time, and be enjoyable to readers for many generations. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a prime example of such a novel. Treasure Island is the story of Jim, a boy who possesses an old chest that contains a map to a buried treasure. A mysterious man who dies suddenly has left the chest to Jim. Once the map is revealed, Jim faces many challenges from many others who are desperately searching for the secrets contained in the map. Jim…

Initially, Napoleon's ideals of the French Revolution revolved around three main ideas: liberty, equality, and fraternity. At first, he was successful in completing this by establishing the Napoleonic Code. The code, which is still extant today, established privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified. This had a postitive impact on French society because it granted citizenship to everyone. However, through his…

occurred when many Huguenot nobles were in Paris. They were attending the marriage of Catherine’s daughter to a Huguenot prince, Henry of Navarre. Most of these nobles died, but Henry survived. Henry of Navarre Descended from the popular medieval king Louis IX, Henry was robust, athletic, and handsome. In 1589, when both Catherine and her last son died, Prince Henry inherited the throne. He became Henry IV, the first king of the Bourbon dynasty in France. As king, he showed himself to be…

How far did Hampton Court reflect the power of the King in the reigns of Henry VIII and William III? Henry VIII and William III were very powerful kings who reigned in Hampton Court Palace, in which their power was reflected. Hampton Court in London is located by the Thames and is one of the surviving palaces built by Henry VIII. It is a remarkable palace and leaves its visitors impressed by its beauty. Henry had lots of his power shown at Hampton Court Palace, whereas William only had parts if…

Revolutionary activities in France and America inspired the neoclassical art style. As the French society transformed from a monarchy that was ruled by Louis XVI to a republican state that was brought about as a result of the French Revolution, the people began to question the values of society, social structure, religion and government. This change in society’s attitude is what is known as the Enlightenment. As problems that were being noticed in the monarch and controversy noted in…