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    Sexual Racism in the American Societies The short story Naked by Joyce Carol Oates talks about anonymous female figure that lived a big shock because of the violence event she went through, that she was attacked by group of children which includes boys and girls, the eldest child was 12 years old. The writer describes those children in the story that they were, “small pack of black children…” this quote from the story would give the reader a hint to think if this story is about racism in…

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    came into place. This is when Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health 1990 came into limelight and became a hot topic for the next decade or so because their is no law backing up this case. “The war started when twenty- five year Nancy Beth Cruzan lost control of her car on an icy Missouri Road in January of 1983”( Cruzan v. Director of Missouri Health Department 1990, Pg 2). The accident left her into a ‘permanent vegetative state’. She wasn't able to speak or respond. The…

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    In a tragedy, the tragic hero is the protagonist that the author uses to give his/ her point of view on the inappropriate tendencies of humans. The tragic hero ultimately causes his own suffering because of basic human characteristics, but through the hero’s defeat, humanity is validated and is proved to have a better outlook. Three main theories of the tragic hero are the Aristotelian model, the Shakespearean model, and the modern tragic hero. Each model has five defining characteristics,…

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    Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois .His dad gave him the nickname Dutch cause when he was born he looked like a fat dutchman.For work his was a salesman and a store clerk.His mom was a very active member at the Disciples church of christ.Reagan played football for Dixon high school school and also on the varsity swim team. On his free time for the summer he was a lifeguard to make a little extra money to save up for college.In 1932 he graduated from Eureka college. Reagan enlisted…

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    Ronald Reagan Since the beginning of time, there have been conflicts and leaders to help solve those conflicts. Throughout history there have been heroes wanting to make a change in this world and while most failed, some succeeded. The 1980’s were a difficult time for America involving foreign relations and events; luckily we elected a president who was charming, persuasive, and a natural born speaker and leader: Ronal Reagan. Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in…

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    Ronald Reagan's Legacy

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    Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. His dad was a shoe salesman and his mom worked in the house taking care of the kids. During Reagan’s early childhood he would move all over Illinois because his dad would find other sale jobs. When they moved to Dixon, Illinois, Reagan would attend Dixon High School and then graduate in 1928. During High school he was an athlete, student body president and a performed in school plays. So after he graduated high school…

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    CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He was the son of Jack and Nelle Reagan and the younger brother of Neil Reagan. During Ronald’s childhood, his father drank often, and their income soon became unsteady. On the other hand, Jack was adamantly against racism and religious intolerance. He was also a supporter of the Democratic party. Meanwhile, Nelle attempted to involve both of her sons in her church’s activities such as religious…

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    Ronald Reagan Before Ronald Reagan became president he was a actor and President of the Screen Actors Guild, as President of the Screen Actors Guild his political views would shift from liberal to conservative this was mostly due to the fear of communism in the Film industry. During the 50’s and early 60’s he toured the United States as television host and a spokesperson for conservatism his policies were also family oriented even though he was formerly divorced. He was then elected as governor…

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    The documentary the 13th examines the Richard Nixon era, the new Jim Crow Laws, Ronald Reagan “War on drugs”, Bill Clinton’s “three strikes you’re out” which lead to a massive incarnation in the 1990s of minorities for a long period of time. In 1989, Ronald Reagan declared a war on drugs. Crack and Cocaine were rising and the usage of the products depended on social class. Crack was an inner city drug and the majority of consumers were from Black and Hispanic communities. Those who were arrested…

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    when discussing disaster is an appeal to emotion, or in terms of Aristotle, pathos. After watching Reagan’s Challenger Disaster and Obama’s Sandy Hook Speeches, one must question wether Reagan and Obama use pathos effectively to display their own sorrow, explain the situation, and address how to fix it. Reagan uses pathos to address the audience from the beginning…

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