Opposites Attract

Unlikely Companions Did you know that Nazi Germans killed millions of people in World War II? Many were children, represented as a German boy, Bruno, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy, two fictional characters in the fable Boy in Striped Pajamas. The book takes place primarily in Auschwitz, Poland. This is an unlikely friendship for the two at the time. Bruno and Shmuel’s friendship is genuine even though it’s not what the society at the time wanted . Bruno and Shmuel are different though with their…

reason behind this is because the Slob lacks basic hygiene and cleaning habits. The Slob can commonly be found in desperate need of a serious shower and surrounded by a stack of dirty clothes, food wrappers and pungent footwear. The slob will only attract insects and more filth to the dormitory. Do not be surprised to enter the kitchen and discover the dishes to be stacked to the top of the sink, as this is part of the filthy roommates’ nature. If you are attempting to come to terms with the…

and pathos. The ad could have played more on the sexual aspect by adding a female counterpart. The pathetic appeal of this advertisement would increase and it could reach a greater audience. Also, it would show that using body wash would help attract the opposite sex or partners…

society view men are to be strong, or how a man’s abdomen is supposed to be rigid and chiseled. On the other hand, the curves on the women’s body wash shows how society views women to be curvy and sexy. In addition, both scents are made to attract the opposite gender and smell pleasing. The feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation are also two commonalities in the way both products want their customers to feel when using their product. The goal of both of their packaging was to radiate masculinity…

perceives something as can be the complete opposite of what it truly is. People create illusions or almost fantasy perceptions on what they believe something to be. False perception verses reality is seen in Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” The major theme in the story is the conflict between fantasy and reality. The main character Connie tries hard to create an adult persona using her attitude and appearance to attract boys, yet she is oblivious to…

Marijuana is currently decriminalized in many states, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal. The support for legalizing the substance has gone up over the years. According to a Pew Research Center survey, about six in ten Americans support the legalization of marijuana (Pew Research). That is about 61% of the United States population. This shows that there is a lot of support behind legaliation. Not only do people support the legalization, many are regular users, “A poll conducted by Gallup in the…

Why Do People Enjoy Roller Coasters Over the past several decades, roller coasters have become more popular and frightening. Most or all amusement parks have multiple rides, and these rides are what attract park goers. So why is it that people are attracted to roller coasters? The answer isn’t clear, but it could be that there is a certain amount of risk involved, the adrenaline rush is like no other, it brings families together and they are incredibly safe. When roller coasters were…

claim to be. In The Giver, by Lois Lowry, the main protagonist Jonas lives in what appears to be a utopia at first glance. As the story progresses, however, Jonas realizes the society is actually not a utopia as initially believed. It is quite the opposite in fact, a dystopia. A difficult choice then presents itself to Jonas, and his choice, alters the events of the society’s future as well as his own. Although humans constantly strive for the perfect society, and many “utopian” societies have…

In Bruce Catton's essay "Grand and Lee: A study in Contrasts," the author uses compare and contrast to highlight each general's different strengths, upbringing, and values. In addition to compare and contrast, describing aspects of their life provides better insight into each general's envision for the country. Both armies in the Civil War fought to preserve their way of life, and their purpose reflected the values of their leaders. But despite their differences, the two generals were able to…

Would parents have faith that mixed schools is the inimitable choice for their children? In the past few years a national survey conducted in 2005-2006 that 79% of Canadian students join co-education schools. Co-education schools give students the competency and courage to deal and cooperate flexibly with the opposing sex, however antagonists affirm that some students do not have the neither the ability nor the courage to deal with the other gender. Students should join mixed sex schools for…