Train wreck

It was at first neglected as a pile of metal scraps of little significance that had been brought up from the wreck. The original wooden casing did not survive due to inadequate recovery procedures. While valuable clues for reconstruction may have been lost with the casing, its loss allowed for the exposure of fresh surfaces of the gears that finally brought the…

human wants to be. However, loneliness can be blissful and eye opening. It is a moment that every human should savor to connect deeply with their mind and soul. In the movie, a scene is shown in which Ashoke is lying in bed unable to move due to his train crash. His near-death experience gave him a lot to think about. Throughout his disabled stage, Ashoke remained lonely for a very long time. This moment of solitude granted him the opportunity to rediscover himself and to set new life changing…

Dominant Ideology in Gina Price-Blythewood’s Beyond the Lights Director Gina Price-Blythewood’s Beyond the Lights operates within the context of a romance-drama, but alongside the given genre precepts is an analysis of dominant ideologies. Noni, the female protagonist, learns early on that to become a superstar, she cannot remain authentic. She adopts a false image that satisfies the consumer, media and the industry. Moviegoers know this story; a rags-to-riches beauty falls to the perils of fame…

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympians to ever swim, doing something no other olympian has ever done: that is to win 23 gold medals throughout his Olympic career. Tim Layden explains, “On August 14, 2004, a 19-year-old from Baltimore won his first Olympic medal, a gold in the 400 individual medley in Athens” (Layden 31). That would be the first of 28 medals in Phelps career as an Olympic swimmer. Phelps would learn more about himself throughout the 4 Olympics he competed in. In…

songs ever. Talk about rough! Yet this song is considered a genuine song, and by definition it is music. Granted it has vocals, instrumental accompaniment, and some form of rhythm, but it missing some form of substance. For those that like the train wreck of a song, it brings a catchy tune and bubbly lyrics that make the listener either want to bang their head against the wall, or sing along blasting it through the car radio all while laughing. In regards to what we perceive as music our tastes…

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” ~Anne Frank Anne Frank was just a young girl in a harsh environment. Everything was great until Hitler struck town. He raided all the Jews out of the country and killed off as many as he could. Hiding was the only option for Anne and her family, so that is what they did. They closed themselves off from the world and hid in one of Mr. Franks employees attic. There they stayed for two years, staying cautious of every…

The short story “The Story of an Hour” has aspects that are compelling and interesting as readers find out that Mrs. Mallard is overjoyed by her husband’s death. Readers understand and emphasize with Mrs. Mallard emotions whether than condemn her, because we see she is oppressed by her husband. After Mrs. Mallard finds out her husband has died she anticipates her new life and the possibilities of her future as a “free” woman. The main theme of the story is a woman’s role in a marriage and…

going on forever. There is a race for the title of LT and many aspects to compare. As far as off field image, "We know Taylor is not going to fare well here. Taylor's off-the-field life, both during and after his career, is best described as a train wreck. Tomlinson has been widely regarded as one of the best people in the league." (Valentine). Tomlinson won this category by a landslide. As far as legacy goes, "Taylor is in the Hall of Fame, Tomlinson will go to the Hall of Fame. Fact is, though…

Surrounded in glory Angelou says, “it didn’t worry me that I was only twelve years old and merely graduating”. (Angelou, 2014,p179-180) In Graduation Day, Angelou and her peers fall under an illusion of success given to them by the academic agenda stressed in the poor school of Stamps. The community of Stamps would host a ceremony recognizing the graduates of both middle and high school. The overwhelming celebration of graduating overemphasized the importance of maintaining a realistic mindset…

character who has an unhappy marriage, and her husband is Brently. She has heart problems and is treated like a fragile woman by her sister, Josephine, and by her husband’s friend, Richards. When Josephine tells her about Brently’s death in the train wreck, Louise feels sorrow because of her husband’s death; however, she recognizes her freedom after she thinks that her husband is dead. The main character…