The Dark Tunnel

are two paths you can take in this world. The path to heaven is often times full of obstructions, twists, and turns, big hills, small hills, mountains, bridges, tunnels, the occasional poor directions. and from time to time a misread sign or a sign you didn't even see. That there would be nicely paved roads, good roads and bad roads, dark roads and back roads, dirt roads and at times it would seem like no roads at all. That these obstacles could all be navigated so long as you knew where you…

An example of this was on page 118, ”The pig-track was a dark tunnel.” This path to the mountain is mysterious and unforgiving to the boys that want to scale the mountain’s cliffs in the dark of night. A couple pages late, on page 120, the author states, ”They set out to climb the slope of the mountain The darkness seemed to flow round them like a tide.” Fear of the unknown…

in coal mining. Children would usually work from 4:00 am to 5:00 pm. Kids would push carts of coal back and forward along mine tunnels the kids who did these were called putters. Others had different kind of different things to do while they were in the mines. Trapper would open doors and shut them to let air in and they would usually stay in a room that is pitch black dark and had a candle lit up. Kids did this to help their families out because they didn't get paid a lot . This was very…

An Epic Hero is a brave and noble character in an Epic Poem, admired for achievements or affected by events. There are eight elements of an Epic Hero Cycle. The eight elements of an Epic Hero Cycle are: (1) the main character has to be possessed of supernatural abilities; (2) the hero is charged with a quest; (3) the hero is tested, often to prove the worthiness of himself and his quest; (4) the presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, and human helpers and companions;…

Have you ever thought about the working conditions in the coal mines, the way children and women are being treated or how our buildings and inventions are modernizing? The Industrial Revolution began in 1750 and can be described as a new way of doing things. Some people think that the Industrial Revolution is a negative time for Britain and some people believe it is a positive time. In contrast, my position about the Industrial Revolution is that it is both a positive and negative time for us. I…

askance. Chayse shook his head, he shrugged, his hands spread in bewilderment. The last time he saw the camp it only consisted of six or seven nilmorg. Now the camp bristled with a score of battle ready nilmorg, a pack of rsakmorg handlers, and three dark cloaked humankin on horseback. Covertly they made their way back to where Mek and the dragonkin waited. “Looks to be a few more than an advanced scout party.” Marley said as they all retreated to a less exposed location. “They…

distance when disturbed (Howard and Wilson, 2001). First nymphal instars are 0.8 - 1.25 mm long and pale gray in colour. They characterize with obvious dark patches on both sides of the thorax and abdomen segments. The first instars have no lines on the thorax and abdomen dorsal surface. Second nymphal instars are 1.3 – 2.25 mm long. Two lines of dark brown spots formed on the thorax and abdominal dorsal surface. Third nymphal instars are 1.6 - 2.68 mm long. The dorsal surface of the thorax and…

“A Night Divided” takes the reader through the heroic journey of Gerta, where Nielsen highlights the struggle and sacrifice it takes in order to pursue freedom. The story takes place over a four year span in Cold War East Germany, where we see our heroine Gerta demonstrate immense bravery and advanced intellect for her years. Evidence Body Paragraph #1 – Outsmarting and out maneuvering the East German secret police (Stasi) is a daily occurrence for Gerta, but she is also challenged by keeping…

Spike hurried a frightened and crying girl of maybe twelve, Buffy's kid sister he could assume, out of the mausoleum, along with the Slayer's mom, wouldn't stop thanking him between tears. A month ago he should've made them a snack and now, one impulsive deal with a girl later, he was saving the Slayer's kin. The Slayer. His deal's real priority was her life, and she was at less than full strength battling a big nasty, alone. Giles was unconscious, Spike carried him out to Joyce and the Lil Bit…

internment of innocent Japanese Canadian during World War 2 as people felt that they were a threat and could spy on Canada on behalf of Japan. Although in most cases that was not true, the internment was a result of people’s irrational fears. It showed the dark side of humanity. Canada is generally a peaceful society of toleration, yet something like this could potentially happen there. World War II is touted as a just war where the Nazi’s and totalitarian regimes were the “evil” that the Allied…