The Plight

its tracks and taking an unforeseen trip of its own towards the hard concrete below flood my mind like a Japanese tsunami. I cringe when I come close to the end of the line to get on a ride, whether it be at Darien Lake, Six Flags, or Hershey Park. When I’m nestled in the car, I always make sure to double check with the attendant that I’m securely in place. Although excitement is typical when one is about to race upward on a momentous, metal mountain towards the clear atmosphere where the Sun looks down upon the Earth, I am filled with a feeling of anticipation and dread. I’ve been known to pray for my safety, as well as that of others before, during, and after the ride. Whenever I read about a story in the news centered around the plight of an innocent child who was victimized by the monstrous metal giant, I feel the utmost empathy for the person. I think about how frightening it must have been to fall victim to the same fear that I constantly contemplate in my own mind. The thought of a fun-filled, beautiful day mutilated by an untimely death gruesomely characterized by fast-paced gore and…

The Plight of the Syrian Christian Christianity's roots run deep in Syria, but so do the memories of Islamic terrorism including kidnappings, suicide bombings, torture, and murder. It is estimated that 11 million Syrians have been displaced and few of them are going to be returning home. The brutality of Isis has ensured that even when they have been pushed back, few in opposition want to return to the region. The Assyrian Christian town on Tal Tamir and nearby villages were overtaken by…

This short centers on the plight of the homeless and their struggle to survive both physically and emotionally. It provides an insider’s look and a social commentary on the plight of the homeless. They are not just battling the elements, but they are struggling with each other. The story is driven by the theme of survival. The idea that the story takes place during the holidays and during inclement weather provides for a concerning ambiance and raises the stakes. There are definite strengths…

The Plight of the Honey Bee A keystone species is any species that the environment relies upon so heavily that if the species disappeared, the environment would crumble. Honey bees are a keystone species. The honey bee is crucial to the agricultural industry and to the survival of the world. These insects are dying off in massive numbers, and people are not knowledgeable enough to assist this keystone species. Honey bees are being killed by environmental changes, mites, insecticides, diseases,…

The Plight of the Bumble Bee With the demand for food constantly increasing, modern farmers have taken on new practices to keep up with demands. Some of these practices include genetic modification of plant species and animals, destroying habitats to make room for farm land, and spraying toxic pesticides to keep insects from consuming crops. Some would argue that these practices are necessary for keeping up with todays food demands, while others may argue that their negative side effects are…

The Plight of Gay Refugees Refugees flee their homeland for either political, economic, or social reasons. An increasingly common reason for people fleeing is because of the oppression, discrimination and persecution of homosexual people. The ILGA states that 75 countries currently outlaw homosexuality with varying degrees of punishment. (Carroll & Borahy, 2015) Refugees fleeing persecution from these countries, typically seek asylum in European countries. Although hoping to find a safe…

Discussing the plight of one who remains entangled in the web of vices throughout his earthly existence, and thus failing to adhere to the Satpanth (True Path), this verse compares the lifespan of such a person to the unseasonal and useless downpour of rain during summer. The term sehastra in the opening line is the same as the word sahastra, which means ‘thousand’ in Gujarati and pachās means ‘fifty’. Therefore, sehastra pachās is ‘fifty thousand’. The term āvīyo denotes a continuous…

What issues regarding the plight of black women and poor women, does Sojourner raise in her speech? In your opinion, are they valid? The issue regarding the plight of black women and poor women that is brought up in Sojourner speech is regarding equal rights of women in the south. The speech emphasize that the women in the south are being neglected and are not being brought up in the issue. The women in the north are fighting for equal rights and restricted labor laws. However, the uneducated…

their beauty causing men to desire her. Daisy knows about Toms constant infidelity however masks her pain for her shallow motives. She tells Nick "I 'm glad it’s a girl. And I hope she 'll be a fool–that 's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool” (61). Daisy shows how women how easy it can be to achieve all of their trivial aspirations by just simply tolerating everything around them and turning a blind eye to any serious matter. Daisy had set aside her dignity and…

This research seeks to relate the plight of women in American war and literature. As it can be seen from the novel, women play an insignificant role in the war though their presence in the storyline makes the story interesting as well as diverting the reader from the monotonous actions of war. There are a number of women that has been discussed in this novel which will generally reveal the entire story that women face in every war torn country or in time of war. This novel is therefore a good…