The Defining Moment

The war of 1812 was named for one year but nearly took three to fight. This war played a crucial role in establishing America’s direction and identity in the world. According to Historian Christopher George, The War of 1812 is important because it gave the United States a new standing in the world. This war led America to gain a chance to make a statement and prove that they truly were independent. This war was a test of the nation’s endurance and unity. On June 1st, Madison became the first…

According to Tim O’Brien, “to carry something was to hump it” (345). Having served in the Vietnam War, O’Brien wrote a collection of stories to reflect on his experiences (Britannica). In one of his short stories, "The Things They Carried", the plot alternates between Lieutenant Jimmy Cross' daydreams of a college girl named Martha and the brutal realities of the Vietnam War. Throughout the story the protagonist, Jimmy Cross, is portrayed as a lovestruck teenager as he “humped his love for…

it is interfering with freedom of speech. Their level of stasis settles in definition, defining their respective symbols and how their connotation affects how they function in society. While the participants in the debate about symbolism are in agreement…

The true definition of an engineer changes depending on the person defining it. For an infant in the depths of the Saharan desert, an engineer is the person who fixes the pump that brings water to her village; for a teenager hooked on video games, an engineer is the messiah who reboots his virus-stricken computer right back up to normal. Amongst this variety of definitions, however, lies a singular fundamental linking factor: an engineer is someone who makes a positive impact in your life by…

The Battle of Belleau Wood, fought during World War 1 in June 1918, was a pivotal engagement between the United States Marine corps and German forces. Known for its fierce combat and strategic significance, the battle marked a turning point in the war, solidifying the reputation of the US Marines as a formidable fighting force. The Battle of Belleau Wood took place near the Marne river in France from June 1st to June 26th 1918 during World War 1. The battle of Belleau Wood was important because…

spectacle, a better show?” (36). This shows that he now recognizes how vapid everything in this society is. His earlier pleasure of the fire and the job is completely gone since he now recognizes the sinister purpose behind it. Montag has another defining moment at the woman’s house. He steals a book, something we later find out he has been doing for a while. The fact that he has been stealing books all this time serves to show that he had been subconsciously dissonant for a while, and Clarisse…

clear that the community around is uncomfortable and perturbed by her missing leg. One character, Mrs. Hopewell even has the thought of "she could walk without malcing the awful noise… but she made it ... because it was ugly-sounding" (275). With moments such as these in the book, the reader focuses more on whether or not Hulga ‘exaggerates’ her disability, rather than taking time to admire her for her confidence. Hulga is not allowed the readers sympathy or respect, since her successes of…

It is fairly common for young children to be asked what they want to be when they grow up. I can remember being asked that many times when I was a young child. I would always give the same answer, to be a nurse. I can not remember the one defining moment, in my life, when I made that decision. My Grandmother was the biggest influence in choosing this career. She would always express how proud it would make her, if I pursued a college education and became a nurse. She lived vicariously through…

have the option of child sized potties or even a special child-sized seat for the toilet. It's also possible to pick up some kind of picture book or DVD to capture the child's interest. One famous toy that seems to be popular amongst the kids at the moment (although not amongst the parents because of its high pitched annoying tone) is potty Elmo - based on the character from Sesame Street. These training aids can help captures the child's interest but shouldn't be relied on too heavily. Next…

In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the boys’ actions are a manifestation of the inner savagery of an individual that surfaces when the society that they belong to has fallen. This is shown on page 181 through Jack’s violence towards Ralph after Piggy’s death. “The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist. Viciously, with full intention, he hurled his spear at Ralph”(181). Jack expresses antagonism towards…