The Jungle Book 2

2. Who were the ancient Maya and what was the geographical extent of their civilization? According to Jared Diamond, why did their society collapse? Make sure to discuss their environment and their subsistence strategies. (Chapter 5 in book): The Ancient Mayans are one of the oldest and remarkably sophisticated civilizations that are known among archaeologists as being an advanced culture that skillful at astronomy and arts. The Mayas civilization extended to many places of what are known now…

Sarah Soriano American Literature Honors Miss Given 2-5-18 Response Journal 3 This novel can be read as a political allegory because it shows how guilt can affect so many different people. It’s a universal theme that everybody can experience guilt. So it can get the reader thinking how they can respond to said feeling of guilt. In the book, it shows the guilt of the women over the death of Ruth May and the things that they have done to Africa. That could be why the story is told in a few…

an epic by Homer was full of violence, but the story was written for an audience who accepted violence and concubines (mistresses) as social norms. Try to think like the audience that the story was written for to understand and appreciate the plot.2. Understand the Times. Stories written in different eras may seem to use archaic or offensive language, but consider the times.Foster cites The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare in How to Read Literature Like A Professor as an example of what…

Have you ever had a dream that you knew would not become a reality? Think again, because it might come true. Walt Disney was a person who never gave up on his dreams to make Disneyland a reality, and he encouraged kids and adults not to give up on theirs. Walter “Walt” Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Elias and Flora Call Disney. He was one of five children. Walt had four brothers, and one sister. Walt discovered his talent for…

| |guarantee of success. | | | 1. What have you learned in this scene about Frank’s life and his attitude towards it? 2. There is a lot of humour in this scene. Find some examples of it, and say why they are funny. 3. Explain the difficulties Rita has with literary criticism. 4. What does this scene reveal about the barriers Rita faces as a working class woman…

Fantasy Chapter book 1. In the Keifer textbook, they name several fantasy elements. I chose to read The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall because I have always enjoyed the supernatural. This book follows a young orphan as she moves in with her uncle and aunt and begins to be visited by the ghost of her late cousin. The main element of fantasy for this particular novel would be the supernatural element. 2. The author is able to make the story believable by making the main character relatable to many…

1) This module covers three chapters, chapter 3 covers the themes often seen in art, chapter 14 travels back in time to explore the types of art created by people of the ancient worlds around the Mediterranean Sea and chapter 15 ends things with a look at the rise of Christianity and the formation of Europe. In chapter three some of the common themes seen in art are discussed, these themes include religion, politics and society, stories and history, what it’s like being human, and of course…

a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.” Anyone knows that reading a good book will have you tucked away from the world anticipating what will happen next. When a person reads a good book they want to loan it to a friend so they can experience the thrill of reading a new book. Perhaps they wish that they were the person reading the book for the first time again. So that they could experience the joy of enjoying the thrill of reading a new book all…

Introduction The representation of Africa and African people in popular American media has been a major concern in academic disciplines and the subject of numerous books and essays. Many scholars and activists have written about this issue seeking to introduce new knowledges and methodologies into the debate while taking into account the overwhelming evidence of the colonial influence on these representations. The debates and arguments are not restricted to Hollywood films (although Hollywood…

Hunter Littleton 2-5-18 D Hour Cambodia Genocide 1. The people who were targeted for genocide were the people who were lawyers, doctors, teachers, engineers, scientists and professional people in any field - including the army. Even if Pol Pot suspected someone for any reason he had them murdered, and their families. Minority groups were also targeted, like Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai, or if they were part of those groups. Half the Cham Muslim population was murdered,…