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All narratives refer to an art of storytelling, a sequence that is followed known as the Hero’s Journey. An example of a narrative that exhibits the Hero’s Journey is The Hobbit, a fictional novel written by J.R.R Tolkien, first published in 1937. This is a story about a creature known as a Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who goes on an enticing adventure. This essay will elucidate why the sixth stage of the Hero’s Journey, tests, allies and enemies, is the most significant within the narrative.…

twice. Just don’t” (Woodrell 63). Mrs. Thump never said that Thump Milton didn’t know what happened to Ree’s father but instead that he wouldn’t tell. Ree didn’t get to meet Thump Milton on this trip to Hawkfall but she still knew that he was the only one who could tell her where her dad was. The importance of this journey to Hawkfall was that Mrs. Thump acted as a threshold guardian for the next time she came to…

Problem When it comes to the will of God, is there one perfect will for a person’s life? If there is one perfect will, how does one find it or what happens if one misses it? With so many decisions in life, both major and minor, will a person be permanently damaged or at least hindered if they don’t find that one will for their life? Does God’s will include the various decisions a person might make, however, and is it bigger than just one perfect will? How does a person know what God wants…

the world; both World Wars, displacement of Jews and Palestinians, the India and Pakistan border conflict, and even the aftermath of Japanese imperialism. Although refugees have been a huge issue throughout history, the recent crisis has brought over one million refugees into Europe in just 2015. Today, more than 65 million people are forced out of their home country as a result of persecution, violence or natural disasters. The conflict in Syria certainly is the biggest cause of migration; but…

ASSIST ONE (Chaitanya Madduru, Harini Musunuru, Neelima Potluri) Abstract Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) means communicating through gestures, signs or any form of communication excluding speech. This type of communication aids people who are suffering from speech disorders. Assist One is an android based application that enables augmentative and alternative form of communication especially for children suffering from autism, cerebral palsy and many various types of speech…

What drives us to undertake a mission? What would you be willing to risk just to reach your goal? Maybe, it's just the satisfaction of feeling good about your self,or maybe you do it just to reach a certain goal. Look at Bilbo Baggins from the story "The Hobbit" he did not like danger what so ever, yet he still went on a dangerous adventure with dwarfs that he didn't even know. On the other hand, you could look at Farah Ahmedi from the passage "The Other Side of the Sky" she was in a war-torn…

Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are two characters in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring. The two make multiple contributions to the success of the hobbits’ quest. From giving the group a good night’s rest to saving their lives, they made huge contribution to the group’s adventure. The two first appear in chapter six, when Pippin and Merry are stuck in cracks, caused by the willow tree they were sleeping by. Sam and Frodo begin searching for a way to get the…

Torc Off Road is an American Short course Off Road racing series. It tours throughout the United States, bringing professional four-wd, two-wd and pro light classes. Which also brings in buggies and stock trucks. It it brings in more than 45,000 people to the races every year. Torc was founded by Off Road racer Ricky Johnson in 2009. It was known as the Traxxas Torc series, owing to a title sponsor , from 2009-2013 Torc Off Road started in 2009. Torc focused its attention on Midwest trucks,…

What would you do if you were unexpectedly invited on an adventure? If you were once an unadventurous, uptight, simple Hobbit. Would you go on an adventure with complete strangers for a once in a lifetime experience? Bilbo Baggins the Main character in "The Hobbit" had to make this very decision. Bilbo should have left on an adventure for three reasons: to experience emotions, to develop an understanding of the world around him, and to discover his self-worth. The first reason Bilbo should…

Superkart USA is teaming up with the Antelope Valley September 26th and the 27th, to bring you The Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix go-kart races. There will be food, entertainment, and a car show. For only ten dollars you can be a part of the festivities of downtown Lancaster. The community will be able to witness professional go-kart races, and watch the intense competition as local celebrities and community leaders compete for the sought-after title of “BLVD Champ.” Events will begin at…