Smasher

most diverse and innovative companies in the United States ever since. The company was the first to bring countless innovative products to market like the AC-Powered locomotive train, the continuous-filament tungsten light bulb, the industrial atom-smasher, long-range warning ground radar and its cameras were even used to capture Neil Armstrong’s first walks on the moon (“Innovation Heritage”, n.d.). Among all of these innovative products that have changed the world, Westinghouse is best known…

We had brownies and bars to fill us up. Then it was up to the kids to clean up from supper. Uncle David came up with a game called egg smashers. There were about 20 raw and 20 hard boiled eggs placed on a tray. No one could tell which was which. You picked an egg and smashed it on your forehead praying the egg you picked was hard boiled. We laughed so hard it hurt. Girls beat the boys…

If one ranks leaders on how well they led by example, surely one of our greatest leaders is none less than the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt. “Do as I say, not as I do” is a philosophy that many leaders take, however, this builds bitter resentment in the eyes of the people. The best leaders have always been ones who lead by example, showing their followers how its done, both speaking of ideals and showing them. Theodore Roosevelt led by example by working against big businesses that…

The Negative Effects of Technology A theme is defined as the subject of talk. In literary terms, it is the author’s point of view on life. Most themes are agreed with; others receive some criticism. Take Ray Bradbury for instance. Back then, he was thought to be insane for the thoughts he incorporated in his book, Fahrenheit 451. Now a revered classic, the book is a reflection of Bradbury’s fears regarding technology. In his time, modern technology was barely beginning. In fact, few people had…

I. INTRODUCTION Did you know that yeast is the only substance that is asleep until you mix it with something in order to activate it? Well, many people may say, “No.” Well if we thought about it, what activates bread to rise? From experience as a young family baker, when yeast is added to the bread, you need to mix warm water and sugar. These ingredients once mixed together, create a reaction with each other because sugar is the key that helps expel the carbon dioxide that's needed. The purpose…

Most people would not like to be replaced by materials. In Fahrenheit 451, the focus on materials replaces our human interactions with things, drives change in people, and turns people against each other. Few people in this society understand the materialism going on and the ignorance it creates. After observing more of the negative materialism going on, Montag slowly rejects the society he lives in. The destruction of human traits, creativity, and knowledge occurs in the focus of materials, and…

‘hunting’ them was the status quo (or social norm), where not all Australians wished this, for instance, William Thornhill (Grenville K., 2005) who came to respect and empathise with the aboriginals; despite being pressured by characters such as Smasher Sullivan which is linked to the factors of compliance and internalisation (possibly identification) in conformity. This shows the initial mindset of settlers who paved the way for the future…

In the fall of 1805, a highly anticipated clash would bring a conclusion to the long struggle between the great powers of France and Britain off the Spanish shores of Cape Trafalgar. (Adkins, xix). This influential battle was fought to determine European naval supremacy and would promptly halt Napoleon’s forces, preventing the impending French invasion of England (Adkins, 337). Trafalgar was won through the sheer force of overwhelming manpower, superior technology and firepower ability, and…

1. Quote: “We get these cases nine or ten a night….You don’t need an M.D., case like this; all you need is two handymen, clean up the problem in half an hour.” (pg. 13) Context: This quote is dialogue, said by the handyman operator to Montag. After Montag finds Mildred overdosed, he calls for medical attention. He is dismayed to see that people sent aren’t skillfully trained professionals, but impersonal handymen. The operator says the quote above after Montag inquires why a real doctor was…

In a world where wondering is against the law, and burning books is normal, there isn’t room to express yourself. Going against the societal norms is extremely dangerous considering they are strict, and censored. A plethora of people in society are too scared to even try to express themselves, or to look towards the past to find answers about the present. Although most are scared of the consequences they may meet, there are some people who rebel against this conformed world, and learn about what…