Up the Ladder to the Roof

control of the populous. There are very significant differences in the type of control seen in both books. The government of Oceania has created a social hierarchy within its “party”. The bottom of the social ladder is filled with proles which make up 85% of the total population. The next rung up is the “outer party” which consists of mainly of people who work in either of the 4 ministries. The top class in 1984 is the “Inner Party”. These are the main political figures which make…

As I furiously flipped through the Contents section in Brett Lacey and Paul Valentine’s Fire Prevention Applications, pages vacillated hither and thither… hither and yon. Yearning for a topic to leap out and command my attention, I began to grow more and more disquieted. I’ll be candid. My understanding of the subjects at hand was shallow at best, and nearly nonexistent concerning most. Knowing that I at one point commanded a deep and nuanced understanding of Chapter 3: Codes and Standards,…

aspect of unsophisticated Africans” (Melville 1359). Even more powerful is Delano’s comparing an African slave to an ugly dog: “By his side stood a black of small stature, in whose rude face, as occasionally, like a shepherd 's dog, he mutely turned it up into the Spaniard 's, sorrow and affection were equally blended” (Melville 1360). The racist canine comparison continues as he further suggests slaves are only capable of subservient traits: “In fact, like most men of a good, blithe heart,…

Regular watering The water is the main essential element for the plant’s survival. So required water is to be poured basing on the dryness of the soil. Check the soil for its wetness and if it is too wet then you can put water in alternative days. Even if you mulch the top layer of soil you didn’t require to pour water every day as mulching can prevent loss of water. Mulching Mulching means covering the top most layer of the soil in the pot for about 2 inches with dried leaves , twigs, grass…

Paris Hilton’s once assistant to her infamous tape had her branded as one of those people who found fame with “no discernable talent to speak of” (Connel, 2012). In 2007, Kim K stepped into the spotlight with her girl next-door reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” after being introduced to the world as Paris Hilton’s assistant but also due to her tape being leaked online (McClain, 2014). Even with her hit reality show renewed for more seasons, Kim was unable to break away from the…

Philip K. Dicks novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, is the perfect example of going against what people perceive to be normal. Humans and androids question the true meaning of humanity and the way one should act. We see this when humans rather than feeling true ‘empathy’ for animals act this way to raise their social status in society. Androids likewise question the meaning of humanity when they begin to develop feelings, something androids are not supposed to feel. So, what is meant by…

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel The Great Gatsby during the height of his career as an author. Although the novel didn’t sell well during his lifetime, after he passed away the sales for The Great Gatsby sky rocketed and the novel became one of his most famous works of literature. Scott Fitzgerald is known for basing events and characters from his novels from his own personal life, and this is especially prominent in The Great Gatsby. In this novel, many of the events and characters…

of the academic journal article “A Bold Promise” states, “As the cost of a college education continues to rise, Haslam’s legislation has generated interest across the nation” (Watson A16). Since several people cannot afford to go to college, they end up believing they aren 't good enough for anything. Watson states that its weird how people don 't approve of free college because its an educational…

Shaw frowned. “What?” “Honestly, he wasn’t certain,” Chief Chizelmen replied. “But it’s time to find out.” The chief radioed the police officers outside and asked them to come upstairs. A few minutes later, two men jogged up the crumbling staircase. “All right, boys,” the chief said. “Bash it down.” We stood in the hallway and watched one of the men peel away the paper with a scraper. The other swung a hatchet. The sharp blade sliced through the plaster and wood. The officer…

second sort were of three stories and an attic on the streets and lanes of note and the River Thames. Furthermore, those in the third category were four stories and an attic, fronting the high and principal streets. Finally, the fourth category was made up of mansion houses from citizens and other personal of extraordinary quality. The fourth category were not standing on either streets or lanes, but were still limited to four stories. Further interventions issued by the Common Council involved…