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In the short story,” Editha” by William Dean Howells, we witness two lovers and their conflicting views on war take place. Editha feels it is a man’s duty to defend his country and the rights of its citizens. Her lover, George, has a different opinion of war, which is due somewhat to his father losing an arm during a prior war. Editha will stop at nothing to persuade George to enlist and is willing to let him go if he want see things her way. In,” Editha” two sides and viewpoints to war is…

It took years of hard work and dedication for Serena Williams to end up at the top of the tennis world. She proudly says that she came from nothing in a sport that expects you have a little something. While she’s currently No. 2, she ranked No. 1 in the world six times and held that position for a total of 309 weeks; the culmination of her achievements has led her to be regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Serena, along with her sisters, found herself moving…

Sylvia Plath’s “Morning Song” explores a mother’s complex emotions towards her newborn child after giving birth for the first time. Although motherhood is often regarded as a joyous event that gives a woman’s life purpose and meaning, “Morning Song” instead depicts motherhood as a complicated event fraught with uncertainty and fear, but also with love and affection. Rather than expressing overwhelming love and happiness, the mother in the poem feels distant from her child and gradually learns to…

Pompe disease is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by partial or complete deficiency of acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), an enzyme involved in the breakdown of glycogen into simple sugars. Mutations in the gene coding for GAA, prevent enzymatic activity of α-glucosidase, which results in toxic build up of polysaccharide inside lysosomes, and leads to damage and debilitation of organs and tissues, primarily skeletal and cardiac muscles. Individuals with both copies of the altered gene are…

was in. I got out of bed and tried finding my way through. The floor of the basement was cold as snow beneath my feet as I wandered to the bottom of the stairs, where I saw dad at the time with a flashlight, guiding me toward the light like I was a moth. We went upstairs…

Nikki Anderson GRIZZLY BEAR Ursus arctos horribilis Habitat- Grizzly bears are found in many different habitats, from dense forests to subalpine meadows, open plains and arctic tundra. In North America, grizzly bears are found in western Canada, Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and a potentially a small population in Washington. Historically, they could be found from Alaska to Mexico and from California to Ohio. The grizzly bear was once…

The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, takes place during the roaring 20s in America. Throughout this novel, the largely contrasting characteristics of the East and West are prevalent in the demeanors of the characters. Both men originated from the West but Tom represents the corruption of the East whereas Gatsby represents the simple mindset of the West. Gatsby is far nobler and more idealistic because he comes from a humble background and Tom has had everything in life handed to him…

In countries around the world cultures are very different and unique. People have different religions, holidays and surroundings. While traveling, one will experience and notice the changes around them while in a foreign country. This can be difficult to adjust to while moving to a foreign country. Costa Rica and the United States are both very interesting countries to live in but it depends on the person’s preference on climate, food and traditions. The United States is very diverse in many…

Down. That was the direction the boy was going as he descended into the dark abyss. Fear crept into his mind. Doubts swam around in his head like fish, one chasing after the other. “Why did he want to make this long, treacherous journey in the first place,” he asked remorsefully. It did not matter now. Pushing his thoughts aside, he told himself that he had to get used to it, so he took a deep breath (more of a gulp really) and stepped into the tunnel, putting one foot in front of the other.…

Introduction In the essay I will explore the way poets teach the reader about death and suffering. Death is something that is often used in poetry as it something everyone can relate to, it is something that is inevitably going to happen to everyone. It is also something that everyone must experience at some time in their lives; the death of a loved one, of a family member or friend. This means that everyone is able to empathise on some level with the poetry and can understand what the writer…