Remainder

by the destruction of these past few months. Notoriously, Little Rock Central High School was infiltrated by nine African-American students on September 23rd, after multiple previously failed attempts for the Negros to enter the school. For the remainder of the year soldiers…

In the first two paragraphs Walker defines the main two ideas of his essay and gives the essay a direction. Then the remainder of the paper is relating back to the main ideas of the two paradigms. Walker does a good job of using topic sentences and summary sentences to help emphasize his point for each paragraph. This helps the flow of the essay and shows the reader how…

First and foremost, I would like to thank the committee of the Harold Ferguson Scholarship for awarding me the Ferguson scholarship in the previous two years. I am grateful for the opportunities the scholarship has provided me with and for easing the financial burden of attending college. I am applying for a renewal of the Harold Ferguson Scholarship as, I believe, I qualify for the award because of my good academic credentials, my volunteer experience, and my previous experiences using the…

Many authors have depicted their struggles through childhood through their writings. From Elie Wiesel’s interpretation of the Holocaust in Night, to Jeannette Walls’ nomadic lifestyle in The Glass Castle, the use of writing to depict one’s life has become a prominent concept amongst various authors. One author who encapsulated this concept in particular was Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis. Born in Tehran, Iran in 1969, Marjane Satrapi was subjected to a variety violence that broke out…

Studies implementing non-visual cues unearthed the discovery that “audiovisual mirror neurons” exist and aid in the comprehension of other’s activity. Further investigation revealed that when a portion of an activity was shown to a primate with the remainder of the activity being visually concealed, the primate could predict the outcome of the unseen subsequent activity; the ensuing result unearthed a significant percentage of neuronal ignition becoming evident, providing insight into the power…

I have always been a very curious person asking way too many questions. When asking questions, I tend to ask how and why questions, as I always want to find a great understanding of the processes that occur daily in our lives. I have also always been fascinated with human behaviors and human choice’s and how these choices have shaped a dynamic and complicated history. Thus, the writing seminar “How Memories Define Us” fits perfectly into my interest as I not only get to explore the processes of…

In Jonathan Swift`s A Modest Proposal, Swift expresses his soaring agitation with Ireland`s political leaders, the hypocrisy of the affluent, the despotism of the English, and the squalor in which he catches so many of his people living. Swift uses logos, visual imagery, and a desperate, satirical and serious tone to convey his thoughts. He demonstrates that a nation`s most significant problem can come from oppression in hopes that not only outsiders but that other Irish people will stand up and…

thru observance this film it becomes apparent that war is futile and a disgraceful waste of human life. we tend to follow a bunch of young adults WHO, thanks to the chauvinistic words of their teacher, commit to be a part of the war effort. the remainder of the film pans out as a form of coming back aged story within the middle of a good feud. we tend to watch the protagonists as they stare death within the face and learn what's and is not necessary once you risk your life at each passing…

surrounding world, and along with it, the purpose of their existence. This profound theory forces one to adequately analyze the function of the human condition, not only to them, but also, to humanity as a whole. It is for this reason, that for the remainder of this discourse, that I shall evaluate Aristotle’s position and claims that it is indeed happiness, that serves as the chief good in regards to the human function. First, it is essential that I begin my study/analysis with a…

disgusted by their subhuman characterization of the “Orientals” and leaves.6 After Flory’s departure, Ellis recognizes Flory’s sympathy toward the Burmese and dubs him a “niggers’ pal” and furthermore labels him “too Bolshie” to conform with the remainder of the group.7 Orwell accentuates the vehement contempt of the Englishmen toward the Burmese through Ellis’ strong rhetoric in reaction to the slightest hint of Flory’s approval of Burmese culture—Orwell’s characterization of the group as the…