The Rivals

Warfare and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow There comes a time when everyone is faced with a battle, whether it is a battle that requires brain, brawn, or simply charm to attain victory. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” a short story written by Washington Irving in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, examines not only the literal battlefield of warfare, but also the perceived battlefield of everyday life or the universal theme of battle. In “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Irving uses vivid war-like…

People express themselves in a variety of different ways; whether it is through clothing, music, dance, writing or art, these forms of self-expression allow individuals to convey feelings to others. Specifically, the use of writing and art to express one’s self has been prevalent in society for centuries and is commonly conducted through graffiti. Its origins lie with our ancestors who lived during the ice age; cavemen. Modern sociologists and archeologists suggest that prehistoric graffiti…

Before the 1920’s there was a movement to prohibit the sale and use of alcohol. But it was only until 1920 that prohibition was actually put into place. Trouble started to arise when the people started to rebel the new laws. Which is why historians today believe prohibition was just a mistake made by the American government. In reality all prohibition did was cause more issues with organized crime and breaking the law. The safety of everyday civilians were put into danger with the illegal sell…

Approximately 24% of Canada has reported gang activity, (“Youth gangs in Canada”). A gang is a group of people who are associated together for criminal purposes. Some gangs can control entire neighbourhood which can result to everyone following their laws. Gangs are always on the hunt for new recruits, especially young ones because that is what will make them stronger as a group. This puts the youth of Canada at danger of going down a path that they will regret in the future. Gangs can only have…

the company can set the highest price that a customer is willing to pay, customer value, and in response to high demand across the different geographies. This could work well for its two-three year advantage period, even though it will attract other rivals into the market with similar offerings which will mean an increased supply with eventually lower prices. However, if Medi-Cult had to lower prices– it would need to enhance its IVM with extra benefits otherwise patients may be led to believe…

A hopeful writer’s dream is fraught by personal troubles and his feelings of obligation to care for his struggling family. BRIEF SYNOPSIS In a small fishing village in Nova Scotia, a young, hopeful Callum idolizes his fisherman father. An essay about his father highlights Callum’s hidden talent as a writer and his teacher encourages Callum to follow his passion and to write for others. Unfortunately, life hinders Callum’s dream when his alcoholic father quits his job and the family is forced…

far as seen in WWI. Nationalism gives citizens confidence in their nation and their strength as a people. It assures them that their country is without blame and cannot be held accountable. On the other hand, nationalist ideas can also demonize rival nations, showing them as aggressive, deceitful, savage or uncivilised. It convinces many citizens their nation is being threatened by the imperialistic ideas of other nations, even if their nation are the ones with the imperilistic ideals.…

worsening weather and character relations/tensions. Right before the climax of the novel, you can also note the emphasis of the automobiles owned by Gatsby and his rival Tom. These symbols of the recklessly wealthy are filled with the newest gadgets, especially Gatsby’s car, which Tom refers to as a “Circus Wagon” (121). The two rivals drive at ridiculous speeds in a reckless manner. The way that the rich and audacious drove these cars foreshadows a tragic event, of which being the climax of the…

be near each other, so they are spread evenly along the beach. Sunbathers are also averse to walking, so they purchase one can of beer from the vendor closest to them. If one vendor, say, Ms. Bud, had already chosen her location, where should her rival, Ms. Weiser, place herself? Who are the customers these two vendors are actually competing for? All the customers on the beach? The ones on their left/right? Only the ones between these two vendor locations? Any business operates on a supply and…

the Philippines back to Spain.” His reason for that is “it would be cowardly and dishonorable.” After we have just won over the Philippines from Spain, we cannot leave the Philippines by themselves. They are unfit for self-government and one of our rivals (France, Germany, or Japan) can easily take the Philippines from our hands. “It would be bad business and discreditable” argues McKinely. It would be bad business because we are freely giving up and handing over free resources, money, and…