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Jael Lee April 18, 2016 Honors Contract ENV 150 Carnivorous plants are fascinating creatures. Normally, plants gain nutrients through the process of photosynthesis. Carnivorous plants are, however, are a special case. Just the thought of knowing that plants of all things can eat animals is mind blowing! It completely defies their very nature. For that reason, they have crept their way into the media industry. Even though there exists no carnivorous plant that can actually kill a human,…

A Surcease of Sorrow Everyone dislikes heartfelt pain. Everyone, at one time or another, has attempted to hide from the pain of something. Something not everyone has experienced, however, is when your mind tries to help you face the pain so that it is not with you forever. In Edgar Allan Poe’s Poem, “The Raven”, the main character, the narrator, is in pain over the loss of his love, Lenore. In an attempt to escape the grip this despair, the narrator finds himself confronted with a unique and…

The Theme of Madness in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” The most noteworthy theme in Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem, “The Raven” is the theme of madness and its effects on individuals who are emotionally and mentally weak. The poem depicts the speaker in his room brooding over the loss of “the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore” (Poe 10). As he is brooding, he encounters a raven that is tapping his door. Amused by the raven, he would ask the raven questions only to have it reply a…

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Vs. “Annabel Lee” Poetry has been a huge inspiration to many readers around the world. It deals with incredible subjects, such as love, hate, and dreams. Most of these subjects have been used in many ways by different poets to write a well constructed poem. Edgar Allan Poe is one of those poets who typically write poems by using Gothic detail. Two popular works that he has written in this way are called “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee.” They are two strong lyric poems…

He opened his eyes to see that the forest he was once in has now become a dark room with vines protruding in many places. It was quite straining to see, the only light being the faint lights of gold and purple from the crowns of the superiors. The man started to speak, in an unnatural echoing voice, “Human, you have done something great and terrible for our realm. You have done a great feat, opened the faery realm into a portal in which we can devote our revenge towards the nonmagical human race…

Ever since I was three years old, my family and I regularly attended church. Even when I was little, I truly believed in God and viewed church not only for social gathering, but also a place for psychological support. People fast and pray for days to be sincere and in hope that their prayers may be answered. There are so much that people gain by praying. One popular prayer topic has always been health or long life. According to O 'Connor 's study, where 47% of study subjects prayed for their…