Michael Collins

Inspired by his struggles and the life of his son, author Brian Doyle wrote the short story “Joyas Voladoras” to share a message about emotions and the pain of love. He uses metaphors involving comparing the hearts of humans to other living organisms in order to communicate with the reader that all living things feel emotions. In “Joyas Voladoras,” Brian Doyle portrays the idea that every living thing has a heart, and no matter the size, they all have the ability to feel the pain of love.…

For Entertainment Locked in a cell for the amusement of others, their freedom sacrificed for our recreation. This is what orca captivity truly is. Killer whales are taken from their homes to be placed in the equivalent to a bath tube. While many view this as harmless, we know that captivity of animals in zoos is wrong, so why do we stand for this? Kidnapped Amusement Where do these creatures come from? They certainly didn't go out of self will to a small confinement and a…

“What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all montagues, and thee.” tybalt in line 21. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story of two houses feuding and the lovers getting caught up in it. William shakespeare wrote this story, originally as a play, William is considered one of the all time greats in literature. Tybalt developed a lot over the play, and his biggest trait that grew was his violent intentions. Tybalt is characterized by his words, actions, and through…

Coming of age is what Bobbie does in the book called "First Part Last". Some symbols in this book show how he is coming of age such as, balloons, a basketball, the wall, bubble gum and the arcade. The balloon is resembling love and childhood because Nia, the mother, is pregnant & had the pregnacy test in the balloon it relates to coming of age by these reasons. She was pregnant with Bobby, the father's, baby. In the story bobby narrates , "then she handed me the balloon." This qoute is…

When I was younger, I always saw in the movies best friends falling in love with each other. I would've never thought it would of happened to me. Tarkus and I have been close since the seventh grade. Funny enough, I never thought he was cute until about a year ago. In the seventh and eighth grade I was in a “serious” relationship, well as serious as a seventh grade relationship can be. Tarkus was the person I’d always talk to if there was a problem with me and my boyfriend. I kind of always knew…

After losing his beloved daughter to a "savage" and "uncivilized" foreigner, Brabantio cries out in anguish - being deceived and manipulated by his own flesh and blood. Inadvertently via Brabantio, and perhaps purposely via Shakespeare, the Venetian noble's outrage singlehandedly establishes the entire rest of the play - portraying each character's fatal flaw - extending even beyond the written word and into our own lives as well. Affirming Brabantio's warning is a series of tragic missteps,…

"what– what do you mean? hyeon does care about me isn't it obvious?" jimin sneers, trying his best to remain cool. "oh, sure it's obvious. it's obvious how fake she's acting! she literally acts the same way with taehyung and jungkook!" y/n states, her frustration towards the boy not fading. jimin sighs, seemingly giving up the tough guy act. he runs his fingers through his hair with a stressed expression on his face. "then what do i do huh? how do i get her to like me then?" jimin sighs,…

It is that time of the semester, the Org Fair! Even though it is not as much fun as the Fall Org Fair, it is still an important day in the semester. It gives the opportunity of recruitment for the clubs on campus. For me, it is quite a busy day. For Dawg Pound, I am trying to promote the final stretch of basketball games as much as possible, as both teams are fighting for a home playoff game. There has definitely been some life the last two home games for the Dawg Pound, as attendance as level…

Othello is simply an average, naïve man who falls prey to Iago’s evil planning and manipulation. This is true to a certain extent as one can argue Othello is naïve, yet he is not average and deteriorates significantly in character owing to Iago’s manipulation. Initially we are introduced to Iago, the supposed loyal and trusted ensign to the Moor, Othello. Iago states that he is not what seems and this is made evident with the words, "I am not what I am." Iago hates Othello as Othello chose…

sports drama, “The Blind Side,” they present the audience with many examples of the positive effects of good interpersonal communication in creating and maintaining a positive self-concept and self-esteem. The interactions of the main characters, Michael Oher and Leigh Ann Tuohy, played by Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock, and the entire Tuohy family demonstrates this. You can easily identify the Human Communication concepts self-concept, self-esteem, conflict, Johari Window technique, and…