Train wreck

In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, General Zaroff demonstrates an attitude of extreme self-entitlement and an aggressively competitive nature to maintain dominance on Ship-Trap Island. General Zaroff, from the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” most certainly demonstrates the character of a typical gothic villain. Firstly, General Zaroff has a very attractive and compelling presence which masks his evil nature. Secondly, General Zaroff evokes a level of terror…

“Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are not real, people only fake them to get attention from others. They just fake an asthma attack and say they are having a panic attack”. No, Panic disorders, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Post-Traumatic stress disorder, and Specific Phobias are not fake; they are terrible mental DISORDERS that millions of people encounter everyday. It is more common than you think for people to say that a panic attack or anxiety attack are just…

Going though Sedita’s eight characters it was hard for me to pin point some people in my family as only one character. Some people in my family I believe highly resemble two to three characters. However, I broke it down to who the characters are the majority of the time. The first character, The Logical Smart One, I pinpointed as my dad. I chose my dad to be the logical smart one, not only because he is a very smart and knowledgeable person, but also he is the person that keeps everyone else in…

The government of Rwanda was haunted by the years of colonization by the Belgians. Through this time the Belgians named two groups which were known as Hutus and Tutsis. However, due to different treatment between each group the Hutus and the Tutsis would endure the worst wars that Africa could have ever encountered. Through revenge and a desire to kill, these conflicts would arise through personal racialized and ethnicized history that were taught to them. Through the grievance of history these…

Historical info about the period of publication: In 1854, during the 19th century also known as the "Victorian Era" Utilitarianism and Political Economy were growing trends which Charles Dickens disagreed with greatly. Hard Times was written by Dickens to show and display the aspect of these economic theories in a more negative light. Louisa and Tom were raised under strict principles of economic theory as Dickens pictured it, and thus showed how this idea would ruin social and political ideals.…

relationship with my sister’s best friend, my point of view was that it was easier to lie about my intentions versus being upfront and honest about my intentions for the relationship. I allowed my male ego to become the conductor on that relationship train wreck; which had a lasting impact for all involved. If I had considered Kelly’s point of view of being charmed and romanced by an upcoming college freshmen who she can possibly have a future. After all, most people commit to a relationship if…

Quay had told her about. Her sponsor didn’t need to know everything. Applying hand sanitizer, Tina said, “It’s good to see that you’re holding up so well.” Pinching the bridge of her nose, Nessa remarked, “Thanks but girl I feel like a walking train wreck.” “Well you’re coming along fine from…

In Hisham Matar’s Novel In The Country of Men, male dominance is heavily present in the country of Libya. Suleiman is a young boy coming of age and is influenced by the many male models in his life. Suleiman must deal with the conflict of finding his true identity in a society in which carries strict norms of masculinity. Living in a society where violence is a big factor in male power and what it means to be a male, Suleiman is taught from a very young age what he should aspire to be as he…

“Known as “The boys on the track” case, reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena Arkansas airport drug operation” (Dishaw). The initial coroner's report said “they were killed by a train because they had fallen asleep on the tracks while under the influence of marijuana” (Dishaw). “Later reports claim the two boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks” (Dishaw). It is believed that the boys were killed because they witnessed…

The government of Rwanda was haunted by the years of colonization by the Belgians. Through this time, the Belgians named two groups, which were known as Hutus and Tutsis. However, due to different treatment between each group, the Hutus and the Tutsis would endure the ghastliest war that Africa could have ever faced. As a result, of revenge and a longing to kill, these conflicts would arise through personal racialized and ethnicized history that was taught to them. Through the grievance of…