The Ugly Duckling

Since humans made the first illustrations upon cave walls, animals have been included in artwork and have represented a variety of ideas, stories, characteristics, and morals. Each individual animal carries their own symbolism, such as a lion representing royalty, a trickster fox, and a dragon for courage, and characteristics such as these may instantly come to mind when thinking of a particular animal. These symbolisms may be shown in a multitude of ways, by carving the animals into statues,…

It was a day like any other. I was finishing up some paperwork on my most recent skin graph when a call came in from the front desk, my next patient was here. I had yet to physically see the patient myself, but I had already made a prediction based on what was already known: Melanoma. The most dangerous form of skin cancer. Over 200,000 documented cases around the world each year, killing roughly 2% of those effected. [1] Despite the seemingly high survival rate, Melanoma is very deadly when not…

make everyone in peace, to avoid the conflict like terrorist, corruption or war. And second, the government attempt laws that purpose is to restrain the human mind. In the story, the laws were human must wear handicap, ugly mask so everyone doesn’t have to know who is the ugly duckling, weight on the body so everyone must always feel weak, came to the loss of motivation to revolt and last, the painful siren handicap so everyone could think less. This government regulation is the context that…

In Shakespeare’s Othello, Emilia serves as a foil for both Desdemona and Iago. Her meekness in these close relationships allows Iago to play her to gain access to Desdemona. Accordingly, Emilia steals the handkerchief to gratify Iago which fuels the tragic turning point of the play. Emilia is Desdemona’s foil. Her worldly perceptiveness, experience and dark cynicism contrast Desdemona’s innocence and purity. When Desdemona asks, “Dost thou in conscience think, tell me, Emilia, / That there be…

My first ever “real” date was with Jude. Jude has been always lots of fun and the class clown. When asked on my first ever date, feeling always the ugly duckling, I said “yes” of course. I met him at Fernhill Hall for his brother's 21st birthday. I was very shy, however always loved to dance and Jude and I danced. He was surprisingly quiet for the guy who was always so loud and the class clown. He made…

For many years, science and art has played a major role in the development in humanity likewise society. Science deals with discovering and understanding the nature of how the environment behaves and operates as well as the outside world by using reason and concrete evidence in order to evaluate and reach a conclusion to something that will benefit the humanity for generations whereas art applies various types of techniques and colors by means of establishing emotion and instinct to the mind and…

Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder that causes people to fear weight gain and take drastic changes like outrageous diets and extreme exercise to reach an unrealistic weight goal. A few of these victims have also been diagnosed with depression. Anorexia has conquered the lives of many men and women. Hey there, my name is Diana Romero and I am a victim. I’m 18 years old and two years ago I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). I also have dysthymia to accompany my AN. I am one of the 1-5 percent…

The idea of what an “ideal” woman should represent oneself in our society have always been criticised if societal expectations is not met. However, one flawed can be made ideal, imperfect can be made perfect, unacceptable can be made acceptable and it’s only achievable through stepping out one’s comfort zone to be who you are not with dedications and hard works. As our world progresses so rapidly, we are so keen to establish in a new change and expectations are never the same. In relation with…

then found and arrested for seven years with a fine of $17,00 USD None of the heads were standing when scientists first arrived. All the heads standing today have been re-stood up. Easter Island heads have full bodies underground There is an ugly duckling on easter island his name is Tukuturi he looks a lot more human than the others. Tukuturi is far smaller than the other moai and looks like he's sitting on his knees. Tukuturi has a round head and beard. Tukuturi is made from a completely…

I Believe in Honesty Fear. Fear of getting in trouble. Fear of not knowing where he was. Fearful is the only word to describe the scenario. My mind is racing faster than my heart, I couldn't stay focused on one thought. All though there was one thought that continued to haunt my mind, the thought of “what is going on.” It was a standard night for a huge rival football game. After the lose of 31-35. I hung out with friends, as if it was any other friday night then go hangout with friends…