The Ant and the Grasshopper

that era the focus went from pride in your work due to industrialization to working for accumulation of wealth. (Wisman & Davis, 2013) The fable of the grasshopper and the ant is the perfect example of the Protestant Work Ethic for all economic eras. The grasshopper plays all summer and dies because he did not plan or prepare for winter. The ant works hard during the summer, stores up plenty for himself and…

The Grapes of Wrath is a renowned American classic written by the author John Steinbeck, a man who lived during the time of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. The title was discovered by his wife, Carol, in a popular song called “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Julia Ward Howe. Encompassed by two major, reoccurring themes, the book depicts tales that demonstrate man-to-man brutality and the companionship of people during times of great struggle. He illustrates these intense topics with…

Forensic Entomology Forensic Entomology is the study of insects and arthropods which help aid the legal system. This includes insects, arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, and crustaceans most commonly maggots are used. Forensic entomology can not only aid in murder investigations but it can also be used to detect abuse of children and the elderly, to determine the location of the crime scene if the body had been moved, termite damage or even bugs in food. History Forensic Entomology was first…

Mockingbirds are so good at imitating sounds that acoustical analysis could not tell the difference between the original song or the mockingbird (Wild Birds unlimited). Mocking birds will be the main subject for this paper. This research paper will cover the basics for mockingbirds, vocalizations of the mockingbirds, and interactions with humans and other mockingbirds. The first topic is the basics including habitat, nesting, and feeding. Mockingbirds have nearly disappeared on the East Coast…

color of the hand is in contrast to the warm golden-brown color of the figure, which invokes the idea that the hand is being shown to us in death, an idea that is further reinforced by the looming dark shadow (death) behind the hand, what appear to be ants crawling along the thumb, and an emaciated dog eating something bloody to the right of the hand. These references to death seem to be a foreshadowing of what is to come. There is a group of nude women in the background, and a nude male…

Halloween treats are one of the best perks of October, especially for all of our little ghouls running around. Cooking for Halloween brings the opportunity to make scary and delicious concoctions that would otherwise horrify us. So why not take advantage of this annual occasion to challenge your creativity and whip up some scary-good treats that will leave a lasting impression? Let’s face it, Halloween is all about bringing a smile to our kids’ faces, and these five quick, yummy snacks are sure…

“KwaZulu Dwarf Chameleon” is the official common name for this chameleon, where the name can be internationally recognised. Its original name was the “black-headed dwarf chameleon”, however it is unsuitable due to it lacking the feature of a black head. The reason why it was named this in the first place, is because a museum had the specimen that acquired a black head due to preservation processes. Local names given to this chameleon include Durban dwarf chameleon, unwabu (isiZulu),…

Music in the 90s had been a huge impact on lives in the United States. Although in April there were some songs that we have not heard in 17 years, they were popular back then. “All My Life,” is one of the songs that were popular in the month of April. “All My Life” by K-Ci and JoJo, almost didn’t make it onto their album Love Always. JoJo told MTV the he penned the song about his daughter but offered it to and unnamed artist (Fuoco). “All My Life” was popular from April 4 toApril 24. From April…

functioning of agriculture in America. We need to find out what is causing bees to be destro ((What is a Honeybee?)) The Honeybee is classified as an insect. It has 6 legs so it is called a hexapod. The other insects that are closely related to honeybees are ants,bees and wasps in Order hymenoptera. The honeybee has several similarities to its…

Morality tales have been told for centuries, and will continue to be told for centuries to come. The Tortoise and the Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Ant and Grasshopper are all prime examples of tales that offer valuable lessons. Each story guiding listeners to never boast, to always tell the truth, and to take responsibility. These stories greatly resemble the Trickster figure, who’s clever and foolish soul gets him into trouble. This mythical being is mentioned in stories throughout the…