Michael Collins

Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into an atmosphere of basketball. His father, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, spent eight seasons in the NBA, mostly with the Philadelphia 76ers. Bryant's parents set up a pint-size court behind their home when Kobe was just three so that the boy could mimic his dad. His mother, Pam, was a homemaker, and the family also included Bryant's two sisters, Shaya and Sharia. Bryant's father told the Sporting News that the experience…

Othello by William Shakespeare is a play that has many different variety of themes such as love and marriage, good and evil, religion, racial prejudice, gender conflict, and sexuality. The main character, Othello faces many tragic incidents throughout the play, he faces tremendous consequence that leads to harsh manipulation and deception. I would like to talk about “Why did Othello became a tragic character?”. The play started as Othello as a general in Venetian army, Othello was given the…

Madonna is a name popular and well known across a wide variety of generations. Throughout the years, she has not only expanded her talent by branching off into other areas of the music industry, but also by trying her foot in acting. Madonna’s career was a long time in the making, with a large pay off. However, her music, videos and fashions tended to create controversy around the world. She has left an everlasting impact on the music industry for further generations to enjoy. Madonna’s full…

Michael Vick is a NFL football player that in 2004, had 10 year $130 million contract with the NFL and in 2006, was named the NFL’s highest paid player. In 2010 the Philadelphia Eagles named Vick starting quarterback paying him $5.25 million. Although very…

basketball star, Michael Jordan, a major role model for us to follow. “You have to expect things for yourself before you can do them.” Even in his great success, he never let up. He continued to try his best until he retired. Michael Jordan was born February 17th, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, but spent a large majority of his life in North Carolina. Although Jordan is remembered for his basketball career, at a young age he bonded with his father over their love of baseball (Michael Jordan…

On the other hand, Torvald really displays that of a flat character. Torvald holds a reputable position at the bank and in society, who is highly concerned with being perceived as an upstanding individual who always does what is right. It is of the opinion that Torvald seems to treat Nora as her father did when she was a child as she reflects that both treated her as a doll. Torvald is the go to person, and everyone knows what will keep him calm, as well as what can make him angry. This…

What is it like to look up to someone who is really good at basketball like Kevin Durant? Watching them dedicate every moment of their free time into making themselves better at something they love. Even better being able to say that they have inspired you to do the same thing that you are so passionate about. I have a strive to want to be as good as him someday. Knowing that all of this hard work and dedication will eventually pay off. Having the same passion as Kevin Durant is heartwarming…

of Michael famous quotes. This is a reminder to those that came after him saying that you other that have became a master in what he or she has done and expand it from there. This is to help other artist get a start because the master back in Michael's time was him. That is a good way to get a start in your career. Michael Jackson was a great entertainer. There was no way you could go to one of his concerts and not be happy about it. People love the way he sang and the way he danced. Michael…

Another similarity between 1984 and Toys is the setup of the book. During 1984 the book is split into three smaller books. In book one it shows Winston’s conflict with the outside world and his inner conflict of wanting to commit thought crime and wanting to do the right thing. The second book shows us how Winston believes the Party and Big Brother are wrong. For example Julia and Winston engage in sexual intercourse, an act of rebellion against the party. Winston also makes friends with a man…

I rated McMurphy on the scale as a three towards the slave morality. I rated him since he values the classic traits of kindness, humility, and sympathy for others. In the movie McMurphy is always being humble to the other patients and never downing on them because of their disabilities. Another reason for this rating is because he tries to protect the weak as in the other patients. He pushes the other men to think more highly of themselves and to break free of Nurse Ratched's control. Urging…