Matilda

In my opinion, the dodge brothers are two great, American innovators who deserve admiration. The Dodge brother worked through much tragedy in their short, unfortunate lives, and made many breakthroughs in the auto industry, impacts that last to this day. From loosing kids(1), to both dieing below the age of 30(2), they had very tragic lives. However, they defied odds and made a lasting name in the auto industry. First off, the brothers faced growing up in poverty. In their early life, the…

Would you think drinking affects our culture? Does it change our beliefs on how to celebrate? Australian fictional texts, represent Australians having drinks in times of success and going and getting smashed at the bar as appropriate to society --- Mark Davies. Arthur says, 'If them blokes get their money now they won't be able to do anything because they will be blind drunk, and it would be weeks before they would be any use to the Boss. He knows that. He's had trouble before over…

come on, Mathilda, open your mouth and let’s take a look at your throat.” Right here in the story you could see how the doctor is doing his best to be kind. The doctor called the child by her first name and even smiled to show her he’s friendly. Matilda refuses to open her mouth so the doctor makes another attempt, the doctor states “aw, come on, I coaxed, just open your mouth wide and let me take a look. Look, I said opening both hands wide, I haven’t anything in my…

Henry Louis Gates Jr, an African American literature scholar, asserts, “No poet in the tradition was more crucial in the shaping of a distinct African- American poetic diction or voice than he, [Paul Laurence Dunbar]” (68). Dunbar’s ability to communicate the struggles of America through the black experience, with the assistance of Negro dialect, elevated him to become one of the most influential African American poets of his time. His success with written language allows today’s readers to…

page, they convey the gangs originating in 1935, having their first major event in Chicago and states where the first known biker club was established. The following is from their webpage; “The McCook Outlaws Motorcycle Club was established out of Matilda`s Bar on old Route 66 in McCook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago”. Many of the original clubs have been disbanded although this has created the initiation of more infamous clubs such as the Hells Angels. Outlaw Biker Gangs have been…

What is the definition of family? Is family just the people descended from a common ancestor, or could it be more than that? The story Fever 1793 written by Laurie Halse Anderson suggests a different meaning of what family truly is. The story is about a 14 year old girl named Mattie Cook who lives in a house above their family's coffee shop in Philadelphia during the time of the Fever outbreak in 1793. Once the fever breaks and her mother becomes feverish, Mattie flees the city with her…

this argument can be seen in the movie Elysium. In Elysium, Max is the plays a dominant role in the movie. At the end of the money he says to Spider, “Alright, give it to me” (Elysium). Max was willing to give up his life so that the lives of Frey, Matilda, and everyone on Earth could be made better. He is portrayed as a superhero since he was willing to give up his life for the sake of others. This stereotypical approach of how men can be dominant figures can be found in these two texts various…

II was the eldest son of Geoffrey IV, Count of Anjou, and Matilda, daughter of Henry I. During his lifetime he ruled thrice as Count, twice as Duke, and once as King. He first became active in politics at age fourteen, while his mother was striving to seize the English throne. By eighteen he inherited his father’s estate. A bit later, he married Eleanor of Aquitaine. Together they had eight children: William, Young Henry, Richard, Matilda, Geoffrey, Eleanor, Joan, and John. Strife over the…

David ’Davy’ Crockett is one of the most historical figures in texas history.Mr.Crockett was a great man with a lot of accomplishments.Davy was an outdoorsman,a congressman,and the last defender of the alamo. Davy Crockett was born on August 17,1786 in Greene County, Tennessee.His parents names were John and Rebecca Crockett.He was the fifth born son out of nine children.Davy had many chores but One chore he loved was to hunt game for dinner.By the time davy was twelve he had moved three…

and animal rights advocate, overcame tragedy and proved to be a talented child. For example, Bob Barker’s dad died unexpectedly and his mother moved him, but he “attended Springfields Drury College on a basketball scholarship”. Baker and his mom, Matilda moved to South Dakota and she became a teacher at Rosebud Indian Reservation. (Bob Barker)Barker went to Springfields Drury College because of a basketball scholarship.(Bob…