The Dreamer

Ovid’s Heroides. While the Aeneid presents Aeneas as making a noble sacrifice on behalf of his gods and his people, the Heroides’ recount of Dido’s lament paints Aeneas as a selfish lecher. The uneasy interweaving of these warring texts leaves the dreamer, the reader of the temple walls, unsure of whether to forgive or to condemn Aeneas (426-430, 293-295). The confusion of this reader, highlights the difficulty of relying on often contradictory authoritative texts to legitimize one’s poetry. …

Throughout his article “How a TV Sitcom Triggered the Downfall of Western Civilization”, David Hopkins describes the nature of the Millennial generation by pointing out the obvious flaws of the age group that has altered the course of society. He explains that the attitudes and lifestyles of U.S. citizens were modified because of the contents of the very popular TV Sitcom, Friends. My thoughts, however, differ from Hopkins; I believe that it is an extreme exaggeration to blame the downfall of…

Use this as the template for your paper 2 ½ -3 pages Title: Hasta La Victoria Siempre! Background: (can split into the various topics) Early Life: I was born on June 14 1928 in Rosario, Argentina. My family was a middle class family, however we lived an aristocratic lifestyle. As a boy I struggled with asthma and it was so severe that one asthma attack was fatal. This didn’t hold me back from doing sports or the things I love. I enjoyed playing rugby and swimming. When I was 18, I moved to…

Nir Solooki The Valley of Green Eyes An Analysis of the Major Themes in an American Classic in Light of the American Dream Ever since America’s establishment, the idea of the American Dream has inundated the minds of its citizens. Some tried as hard as they possibly could to achieve this dream; others took a less intense approach to this ideology. The ones who tried hard and did reach their dream, became incredibly wealthy, and were able to do outrageous things. In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby,…

Quote: “The land is flat, and the views are awesomely extensive; horses, herds of cattle, a white cluster of grain elevators rising as gracefully as Greek temples are visible long before a traveler reaches them" (3) Element: Capote provides the reader with a sense of the setting in this quote by describing the flat land of Holcomb, and the farm based structure of the town. He also specifically compares the clusters of grain to Greek temples. Effect: While Ancient Greeks are primarily known for…

The American Dream: A Dangerous Reality Approximately four hundred years ago, pilgrims from Europe crossed the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. They traveled to escape religious persecution and find political liberty during a period of tyranny and suppression (Colonial America). Though not defined as such at the time, these settlers were pursuing the American Dream, an idea of equality and freedom for all. As years passed, however, the Dream transformed from a concept of opportunity to…

say the least. We have a lot to change before we ever become better. We need to learn not to judge others harshly. We need to become more accepting. Even though we have quite a long way to go, I have faith in Maycomb. Call me optimistic, call me a dreamer, but I can't shake the feeling that we'll come to great things. After all, good things come to those who wait,…

Daisy is another obsession rather than true love. Gatsby was a poor man, his goal was to be rich. “His parents were shiftless and unsuccessful farm people”. Accomplishing his goals, then turned his achievements into obsessions. Jay Gatsby is a dreamer. “Jay Gatsby of West Egg, Long Island, sprang from his Platonic conception of himself. He was a son of God”. Gatsby then met the innocent and pure version of a girl. Daisy belonged to a different social status from Gatsby. Gatsby then went to…

The lives of soldiers, law enforcement, dreamers, thinkers, innovators, and lovers. It angers me to see people disrespecting the flag because not only is that the worst sign of disrespect for American lives, it is also a sign of our government’s inability to protect the flag. When people step on…

Simone biles was born march 14th 1997 in columbus ohio,When Simone biles was just 6 simone and her sister Adria biles got adopted, by their grandparents Ron biles and Nellie biles, because her mom made some bad choices, She could not take care of Simone Biles and her sister Adria. Simone biles first tried gymnastics at 6 as as part of a day care field trip. The instructors suggested she continue with gymnastics. Simone soon enrolled in an optimal training program at Bannon’s gymnastix. She…