One Shot Deal

three guides: the king of Salem, the crystal merchant, and the alchemist; each teach him lessons that help him on his journey. In The Alchemist, Santiago realizes, with the assistance of helpers he meets along the way, that anything is possible if one works hard and believes that the task can be accomplished. The first of Santiago’s helpers is an…

trust them since they seem to say they trust you. The economic battle sometimes can be for the best and instead of losing jobs it can bring a large demand for new jobs after world war two many factory labor jobs were created and the value of goods shot dramatically up by 250 percent a couple years later that same value increased another 30 percent in the late 1960’s . This growth influenced many to start their own business and in…

Marco Maradiaga Alexandria Cornelius American Modern Civilization The New Deal The inequality of wealth, underconsumption, consumer spending with credit, and reckless banking were the main factors that led to the economic downturn in 1929. With Roosevelt in office and his promised “New Deal” that won the support of many women, African Americans, factory workers, immigrants, and farmers Roosevelt was able to put together the nation’s political loyalties that was torn apart during Hoover’s term…

While no one is sure why Thurber wrote this fun and exciting short story, but the way he portrayed a guy who does not fit in with the world, and how he finds his happy place by dreaming grabs reader’s attention. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber, is a great way for the reader to escape life the same way Walter did. During James Thurber’s life he became an outstanding writer, not because had to but because it was what he loved to do. When Thurber was younger, he was shot in the…

Million s unemployed, millions starving, millions without homes. Can one man’s ideas bring it all to an end? Franklin Delano Roosevelt sure tried to. By deploying numerous programs to help counter different parts of the crisis, FDR slowly turned the country around. In a time of great need, FDR stepped up to the plate and through experimentation, brilliance, and strategy; he ultimately saved the United States of America by delaying the Great Depression and turning the tides. In 1928, Herbert…

negatives, crafting one of the most immense and important photographic compositions in American history. Created by the federal government, the photography project spanned several government agencies, from the Resettlement Administration, the Farm Security Administration, and the Office of War Information. Although the photographic program of the Farm Security Administration was initially aimed at supporting…

Despite the fact that the world is made up of people of different colours and cultures, there is a alarming lack of minority representation in the realm of entertainment and fashion. The individuals portrayed in media and fashion follow a Caucasian template that has become the norm, and they therefore seldom reflect the mosaic that makes up present-day society. However, this Caucasian template has become so ingrained in society that it has become the standard for beauty for all to strive for. As…

scene, by having the two parties having a variety of food in front of them and eating. I intended to have this symbolize a lack of tension, despite the two discussing business. This is also achieved by certain camera angles, such as the high angle shot above the table, which has both Farhoud and Darius’ hands in frame, surrounded by the food. Although this could be interpreted to represent the importance of their business (having their hands clenched together), it also displays a comfortable…

Imitation of Life is a movie directed by John M. Stahl in 1934. Claudette Colbert plays the protagonist in the role of Beatrice “Bea” Pullman. Bea’s new found friend is Delilah Johnson, played by Louise Beavers. Together, both of these ladies create a successful business. Throughout the film we see both their daughters, Jessie and Peola, grow into beautiful women. The Imitation of Life is relevant to our class due to Bea and Delilah’s success after the Great Depression. The three literary…

Desire is the strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen, the poem "Thou Blind Man 's Mark" by Sir Philip Sidney shows that desire makes you figuratively blind, to surroundings and even to others emotions and words. The poem was written in the 1500 's which will without a doubt change the true meaning of the poem, for instance a huge part of daily life was church, and that could have a huge impact on the meaning, however, there is no clues as to church or…