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Loss of innocence is a natural part of life, especially when innocence is lost. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Maycomb County is home to several innocent characters who suffer from painful realities. Innocence according to Merriam Webster Dictionary means freedom from guilt or sin through being unacquainted with evil, freedom from legal guilt or a particular crime or offense, freedom from guile or cunning, lack of worldly experience or sophistication, chastity and lack of…

want about yourself or being “anonymous”. The ability to have a choice of anonymity and privacy is something that is valued on the internet According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of privacy “is the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people” ("Privacy." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2017.). Does this definition still holds true today if companies can gather information on you for marketable data and selling it…

The 1950s was a time fueled by the need for control of the once capitalist society. The age of conformity displayed clearly through the need of control and fear of persecution.The reason behind the massive age of conformity included the fear of communism, the section races in public facilities, and the alteration of personal beliefs. This set the tone for gender roles and many societal changes that allowed for a scare into conformity. In the 1950s conformity in the way you lived, worked, and…

In poetry and song, literature, and action movies, the hero embodies the qualities of bravery, strength, and honor. According to Merriam-Webster, a hero is a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability: a warrior: a person admired for achievements and noble qualities: one who shows great courage. While others define this concept as an actual cause a selfish or unselfish act, on the other hand, a hero is someone who stands for integrity and…

Manipulation, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is “to influence especially with intent to deceive” (Merriam-Webster). In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, the totalitarian Party utilizes numerous tactics in order to gain both physical and mental control over all citizens of Oceania. Their forms of manipulation include changing history, along with propaganda and Room 101, which all coincidentally revolve around Big Brother. Not only does Oceania’s government require history to be altered…

There are also the questions of whether or not beliefs are rational, and is knowledge justifiable. The standard definition of knowledge is “information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education.” (knowledge." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2014. Web. 23 Oct. 2014). This definition of knowledge is close to my own personal definition of it. I believe knowledge is information that you have acquired through experience that has a low possibility…

foreign policy. First off what is terrorism, according to Merriam-Webster terrorism is defined as, “The systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion”. What that means is that when a person or group commits an act of terror they are using a system to instill fear to get people to join them or possible be hiding out of fear. Another thing that would be a good thing to know is what is foreign policy? According to Merriam-Webster foreign policy is defined as, “The policy of a sovereign…

How and why are Latinos being misrepresented in Mass Media? According to Merriam-Webster a Latino is a native or inhabitant of Latin American who lives in the United States. Therefore, there are roughly 54 million of Hispanics living in the United States as on July 1, 2013 (U.S Census Bureau). This makes Hispanics the largest ethnic group in the U.S. Although, they might make up a large amount of these nations populations, Hispanics are still considered a race minority. As a result of this,…

The Merriam-Webster states that the definition of literature is “written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance” (Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary). Native American literature, also called Indian literature, is universally recognized for its unique way of telling stories that…

In the course of history, it is sometimes difficult to define monumental moments and what exactly caused those moments. Usually, it is not until many years later that specific actions and events in history become essential and highly influential pieces of the larger picture. Then it is possible to evaluate the causes of these crucial moments. It is the same with World War II. Looking back generally, it is easy to pinpoint key moments as Hitler initially swept through Europe with little…