Nail biting

prickling sensation of goosebumps run up my arms voices in the distance catch my attention. I scan the dark silhouettes of the massive trees and bushes searching for the familiar outline of people. Jumping at the chance I scream, “I'm here! Here!” Biting my nails. I wait for a…

Taking one look into The Crucible by Arthur Miller will let you in on just how brutal and cruel the Red Scare was in the MCcarthy era. An example of this would be when Danforth was discussing the hangings. In today’s age, hanging is considered barbaric. “You misunderstand, sir, I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime. It is not just” (Miller 119). Danforth is discussing these hangings like they’re nothing, like it’s just the norm to hang 12 people plainly from the…

Psychoanalytic Personality Assessment According to psychoanalytic theory the personality is developed through a number of stages that are identified by certain psychological conflict. There are a number of ways that psychologist approach psychoanalytic theory. Freud’s theory argued that behavior in humans is influenced by the id, ego and superego. Freud believed that the personality which develops during childhood is the result of five psychosexual stages. These stages put the child in conflict…

80 people, “In the wagon where the bread had fallen, a real battle had broken out. Men threw themselves on top of each other, stamping on each other, tearing at each other, biting each other. Wild beasts of prey, with animal hatred in their eyes; an extraordinary vitality had seized them, sharpening their teeth and nails.” (Holden on page 105). Friendship, kindness, compassion and identity values were taken away from the jews. They gave way freely to their survival instincts meanwhile losing…

Individuals despise drama in their own lives, but enjoy kicking back on the couch with an endless amount of popcorn to view its affect on the lives of others. On March 27, 2005, Shonda Rhimes, perhaps one of the most dominant television producers, premiered the popular television series Grey's Anatomy. From the airing of the pilot episode to the most current episode, Grey's Anatomy has released three hundred episodes in fourteen seasons. The show was undoubtedly an instant hit. The…

Everybody Has Something “EVERYBODY HAS SOMETHING,” shouted the run-down billboard by Ron’s Resale Furniture. The billboard sported a white-teeth, smooth-haired, smart looking college-age girl carrying textbooks books and wearing trendy glasses. The advertisement was for some local college, assumed June, who was anything but smart-looking. June looked down at her bare feet, realizing that Mom had borrowed her good shoes again. Today was a rest day, she decided. It’s a Tuesday, and she had slept…

On the day before Easter the mentally unstable mother of a five-year-old Bronx boy named Daytown Bennet tied him to a chair and beat him to death with a broomstick. Starving when he died- he weighed just 30 pounds" (Grapes 54). This event with Daytown is another case in the books. The sad situation is this is happening on a daily basis. How do we help a child who we know is being abused? Child abuse comes in many shapes and forms, but overall children should not have to deal with the actions of…

football, Brazil had bought home the world cup in the year 2002, with Germany landing in the 2nd lead his troops up and was handed the cup. Brazil being one of the most successful football team and having won the world cup five times had a nail biting experience in 2014 because they were not sure if they would even make it to the 3rd football history when Brazil was beaten 7-1 by Germany in the world cup. The goals were coming thick and fast and it had been difficult for Brazil to keep…

My Antonia By Willa Cather Pg 16 We learn of Jim’s grandfather’s influence. “But, as he uttered it, it became oracular, the most sacred of words.” The wording chosen in this passage illustrates the author’s prevalence to focus on personifying odd things such as words to convey certain important concepts, such as Jim’s grandfather’s broad influence. His influence suggested his wise demeanor, considering a major theme of Jim’s rebellious manner, especially towards his grandparents Pg 26 Mr.…

Literacy is more than a skill practiced and developed over-time. I believe that the art of writing is undoubtedly a rare passion that cannot be overlooked. When one has the gifted ability to give simple five-lettered words a more powerful meaning than their literal definition, they should consider themselves lucky. Not only does literature allow us the space necessary to grow alongside the millions of authors, but it also exposes us to the many different styles of writing. Through reading, we…