Ministry of Truth

He realized he was shirtless, the cold floor rendering his back numb. And he realized he wasn't alone. Standing above him with a few feet of distance were two men. The harsh overhead lighting of the windowless room cast them somewhat in silhouette, but he could tell one was broad and had exceeding tidy hair and clothes, while the other was slim and kind of scruffy. He seemed to have something on his neck as well, something the other man was touching...or maybe he had him by the throat… "I'm…

virtues. Based on history and facts, it seems like the two have been in conflict ever since the very beginning. Religion is a matter of faith and science is all about rationality and finding proof, and at times one outweighs the other. Scientific truths are tentative, and what we believe is true today could be easily be proved false tomorrow by observations and experiments. I have been apart of the Catholic church for as long as I remember, but this year I have really started to question the…

about the drowning of Cyril, and after he found out he was very hurt and sadden. I have also experience this type of lies in my childhood. For example, one of my friends complemented girl’s dressed. But when she asked another girls they were told the truth that it wasn’t that good. Another example is when another friend said lied to her mother about his grades, and after his mom found she was hurt. Because she thought that she was raising a bad…

times when they sat in the woods and talked about the future and how they would live together. Brother Armstrong even stated that he wouldn't tell his brother that some of his thoughts could never happen because he didn't want to wreck his dreams. Truth is that he may have started out not liking William, but he realized that he truly loved and cared for his brother. All siblings, no matter how close, will have their up and down moments. It will never make them stop loving one another. My client…

The Truth Shall Set You Free In such a day and age where exists ideas like “alternative facts” and “fake news”, the search for the truth can be troublesome. The media is often skewed in delivering accurate accounts of events because its motives are influenced by ratings. Even messages in everyday conversation can change as it is passed from one person to the next. Therefore, the responsibility of knowledge and truth lies within those that seek it. In Sophocles’ play, Oedipus the King: Prologue,…

Although, it may appear that he abandons reason in his actions and becomes overwhelmed and too concerned with his own emotions, in actuality, it is his subconscious rational mind that leads him to the truth and eventually his own demise. Oedipus starts off appearing as a man of reason on the surface. He is loyal, honorable, and looked at as a father figure by his subordinates. Upon hearing about the famine and ultimate destruction of his new city, he becomes emotional and says he both…

In the story “Little Things are Big” by Jesus Colon, the most important word is courtesy because it gives us an idea of what the story will be about and in the story, “White Lies” by Natasha Trethewey the most important word is lies because it gave us an idea of what the story would be about and moves the plot forward. In his story, Jesus Colon talks about a time that there was a lady that had her hands full and he could have shown courtesy by helping her but didn't because of prejudice. In…

Georgia By: Samirah Roberson Period: 6 Introduction to Georgia Have you ever wondered how beautiful Georgia is? Well you should because it is a beautiful state, we invest in many goods and services to make you happy. In my research paper you will learn and read about Geography, Demographics, Economy, History, and more. Read the story and you’ll find out more about Georgia and its beautiful cities and physical features. Come and find out Geography The diverse landscapes of…

Truth is developed everywhere. Truth shows right from wrong and has no bias. Not only does truth constantly appear, it morphs into themes that teach valuable lessons. Specifically, the universal topic of truth appears and shows the theme of truth in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, Disney’s movie The Lion King, and Flint Michigan’s water crisis. Many forms of literature show the topic of truth. An example of truth in literature is in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. In the beginning of the story, truth appears…

“Tell all the Truth but Tell it Slant” by Emily Dickinson explores the ideas of communicating the truth, but doing so in an indirect manner. The speaker tells the audience to tell all of the truth, but tell it with a gentle bias. “Tell the Truth but Tell it Slant” indicates that we, as humans, can only handle some of the all powerful Truth. From a young age, most children are told that they must always tell the truth. If a young boy is asked whether or not he broke his mother’s vase, he feels…