T. S. Eliot

Rebellion in “A&P” and “Greasy Lake” Rebellion is an overarching theme in both John Updike’s “A&P” and T. Coraghessan Boyle’s “Greasy Lake.” A sense of rebellion and a primitive urge to break free of society’s expectations and standards as well a shared sense of antiestablishmentarianism afflicts both narrators. However, the motives for their behavior are different, and they are drawn to a rebellious lifestyle for different reasons. For Sammy from “A&P,” he decides to rebel because of the appeal…

industrial age. He grew up with nothing huge, just a normal family. He tinkered with steam watches as a kid to develop a skill of engineering at a young age. He used this skill to help him in his early jobs. Henry Ford was the Da Vinci of the early 1900’s as he impacted the industrial age with his vast engineering and manufacturing knowledge and, with the help of his can-do spirit, he was able to create the first mass-produced car (St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, 2013). Henry ford…

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois were two men that devoted their life to the reform of black lives. They believed in different things, yet had the same vision. Washington’s vision was more basic, while DuBois’ was more developed. The two men debated in the 19th and 20th century about education for blacks. Washington was born into slavery and grew up in slavery his whole life. He received a childhood education while he worked. Later, Washington attended Hampton Institute for vocational…

King Arthur overcomes many struggles throughout the two novels, “ The Sword in the Stone” and “ The Queen of Air and Darkness” by T.H. White. These struggles help him to mature throughout the two novels, yet at some points in the novel it is clear that Arthur struggles to completely mature. King Arthur learns a lot about his power, what it means to have his authority and the importance of morality, especially when in a position of power. On the other hand, he knowingly broke the unwritten rules…

Kirk, the captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek, maintains his essential nature while attempting to solve the problems that arise throughout the mission in that episode. James T. Kirk otherwise known as Captain Kirk makes all the decisions usually in the episode. Captain Kirk’s most intense character trait is his hatred for all things evil or tyrant. He is destined to destroy, capture, and protect against all evil. Luke Skywalker…

privilege of enjoying a horse ride. There were also horse wagons that were made to increase the number of persons who could be carried. However, in the year 1907, Henry Ford invented the first car model that was referred to as T model that allowed more people own the automobile. The T model reinvented the automotive industry making vehicles accessible for every social class. And almost a century after Toyota Car Company reinvented again the motor industry creating the first hybrid named Prius.…

Henry Ford was one of the men who revolutionized the United States in many ways. He was born on July 30, 1863 in greenfield township, Michigan he married Clara Jane Bryant in 1888. Henry ford founded the ford motor company in 1903, he revolutionized the use of automobiles by creating cars that not only the upper class could afford but also the middle class of Americans. This caused automobiles to be a more common commodity among most all Americans. Again in 1913 Henry Ford revolutionized the…

Greasy Lake: A Dangerous Journey to Discovery “Greasy Lake” is a chronologically written, coming of age tale, by notable author, T. Coraghessan Boyle. In this short story the reader is transported to a place and time that served as a pinnacle awakening in the lives of three nineteen year old young men. Where the reader is allowed to follow our un-named narrator and his friends through a dark journey of events that unfold one fateful summer night. The main characters, who can only be adequately…

revolutionized the manufacturing industry by utilizing interchangeable parts, assembly line organization and vertical integration. His Model T, or Tin Lizzie, first produced in 1908 and was the pinnacle of his success. By 1922, over half the cars on American roads were Ford’s Model T. However, by the late 1920s, the taste for more fashionable cars caused the Model T sales to decline to such levels that Ford was forced to shut down its production. Ford designed a new car with a familiar name,…

company after 3 years as his partner keen to put a passenger car on the market. In the following year, Ford Motor Company has been established by Ford. Ford was committed to produce an effective, affordable and durable car for everyone. Hence, Model T was introduced in October 1908. The Model…