The Simple Life

1. Epicurus has a different view of death in the way that since death is not a sensation, we should not fear death. He believed that the good life consists in simple but deep pleasures and the absence of pain, in an attitude of imperturbable emotional tranquility. We should seek pleasure in conversation, friendship, a good but simple diet, and a prudent life (Pojman and Vaughn, 2014, pg. 538). He also thought that death is nothing to us, since long as we exist, death is not with us; but when…

remove his car’s snow chains. He recalls that he could not take them off correctly and he managed to get them “wound around the axles” (722) and “a young, grinning, garageman” (722) had to do the chore for him. Walter Mitty is getting so old that the simple task of removing tire chains, which only requires a very basic knowledge of technology, is too complicated for him. The garageman is also said to be young, providing a contrast between him and Walter Mitty. In one of his daydreams, he is…

1. Inquiry, inquiry based learning, is when simple observations turn into a curious question like “Why does it do that?” “Why does it change colors?” “What makes it move?”. Then that simple observation will catalyze an experiment, causing the individual to make a discovery proving that their idea is right or wrong. They will learn through trial and error, they will be able to grasp why something is the way it is or why that happens. 2. An example of a guided inquiry project I could facilitate…

even heard of. While I have always be especially interested in animals and genetics, I began to become more and more intrigued when I discovered all that there was still to learn about those topics. I found great excitement in the concept that four simple…

always been tired and hasn’t been able to participate in sports because of joint issues. It took 4 years for Rebekah to finally get a diagnosis of POTS and she still struggles to manage the symptoms. Rebekah Lynn has never been able to live a normal life because of her health issues. Like other young children Rebekah wanted to be active so she tried to participate in sports, such as track and cheerleading. Unfortunately, by eighth grade Rebekah couldn’t do any sports because she had broken…

similes, extended metaphors, and alliteration. In Snow Day, one of the main themes is content, because Collins uses phrases that involve soft, peaceful words; the poem resonates a warm and cuddly vibe. Collins purpose, through this poem, is to show that life can be chaotic, but one must have a content…

that death is the circle of life. Even Elton John wrote a song regarding the circle of life. The movie shows how King Mufasa is preparing his son for his death. He did that by stating that one day the sun will set on him, meaning one day he will die. Everyone agrees that death is part of life. Nevertheless, people see different emotions when someone passes, from angry, pain and sorrow. Many experts said that this was a normal process. However, if death is a part of life, why does a person cry at…

“Nothing Gold can stay” by Robert Frost Is a tragic subtle yet profound, poem that uses metaphor, allegory and figurative language to create a sense of Despair to the reader. In the poem, Frost uses metaphor to weave the thought that everything in life; Perfection is temporary. Innocence and Beauty, how its fleeting, and the degeneration of it appears to be the theme for this poem. In Frost's poem he uses figurative language. The first flowers of spring aren’t actually leaves in disguise.…

the wildlife, and the scenery takes a toll on the speaker. However, in the last stanza of the poem they realize that they can cherish the memory of these moments of happiness, but cannot grieve their losses forever. Some aspects of an individual’s life seen irreplaceable and necessary at first. However, upon losing this necessity, an individual realizes that they must accept their loss and move on. My mother always says to me, “Dear, boys are animals. They can only focus on one thought at a…

actions leave behind an astounding effect on a child. Whether positive or negative, those are moments that shape and alter the child’s life. In Sylvia Plath’s poem Daddy, the story tells how the narrator copes and continues her life after her father dies. Even after his harsh treatment and rude demeanor while he was alive, he is still an entity that she herself lives her life by. Plath conveys the narrator’s feeling of confinement with the use of metaphors, repetition, and allusion throughout…