Venomous snake

If I became stranded on an island the four items I would choose to bring is a machete, a water filtration device that could both filter fresh water and convert saltwater into freshwater, a sleeping bag and another person, who would also bring their four chosen items with them. The features I would like the island to have is that there is an abundance of trees, many animals of all sorts, different terrains and it would be nice if it were a larger island. One of the item’s I would choose is a…

In this module, we have studied Susan Glaspell’s one-act play “Trifles” (1916), Zora Nealle Hurston’s short story “Sweat” (1926), and Louise Erdrich’s short story “The Shawl” (2001). All of the literary works mentioned above all hold some examples of domestic abuse women had to endure during the 20th century. Glaspell’s “Trifles” portrays a clear message about the ways of the two main characters marriage, without them ever appearing on stage. Instead, she leave the audience to interpret the…

nobility. His grievous death was caused by his dire desire for honor and his extraordinary view of idealism. Cassius, one of Brutus’ dearest friends, was aware of Brutus’ tragic flaw, his weakness for honor and his idealistic view of people. With his venomous and manipulative tongue, Cassius convinced Brutus to join the conspiracy and kill Julius Caesar. Unlike the envious Cassius, Brutus believed Caesar’s death was necessary for the prosperity of Rome. Brutus was blindsided by his desire…

element of mystery and keeps the audience engaged. One prominent example occurs in Act I Scene V, when the ghost of his father visits young Hamlet. In this scene, the truth of King Hamlet’s murder is disclosed. Prior to this, it was believed that a venomous snake had bitten the King, resulting in his death. However, the ghost claims that such story in untrue; in actuality, King Hamlet’s brother, Claudius poisoned him. This scene proved to be critical to the storyline because it was the turning…

There are tons of powerful women throughout history – ones that have successfully held political positions, advocated for civil rights and women’s rights, or had a profound effect on the outcome of discoveries. While their names may be familiar, there is often a lot more to these figures than just one fact. In honor of Women’s History Month, we gathered five women from our book WHO WINS?: 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to-Head and You Decide the Winner by Clay Swartz, Illustrated by Tom Booth…

do not end their name with an s. “IQ scores in every country that measures them, including the United States, have been rising since the 1930s” (Source 2). This proves that while the younger generations may not be able to name the seven most venomous snakes in the world, they are still able to work through problems and get a…

In the nave there is an ancient tomb, bearing the effigy of a knight in a recumbent posture. According to local tradition, this is the tomb of Sir Peter Loschy, who slew the venomous Nunnington Worm (dragon). The term ‘Worm’, often used in dragon folklore, derives from the old English ‘Wyrm’ and old Norse ‘Ormr’ meaning ‘snake or serpent’. In order to end the worm’s tyranny, Sir Peter set out wearing a suit of armour covered with sharp…

Being the bystander is as dangerous as being the perpetrator. Nathaniel Hawthorne exemplifies this adage in his novel, The Scarlet Letter, through his brilliant characterization of the protagonist: Hester Prynne. Hawthorne follows Hester’s lamentable alienation from society through her affair with Arthur Dimmesdale. In her segregation, Hester is revealed as an affectionate, intelligent, and sympathetic figure that is forced to persevere and endlessly battle the constant, everyday struggles of…

planned by those who seek rectification. Heywood Broun once said, “The tragedy of life is not that the man loses, but that he almost wins,” which is especially true in the case of Kino. The tragic incident of his son, Coyotito, being bitten by a venomous snake incited Kino to desperately attempt to save his son’s life by finding a valuable pearl that would pay for treatment. “Even though he lives in poverty, Kino is content at the beginning of the story because he is surrounded by the family he…

TITLE Discover Thailand’s Fascinating And Diverse Khao Yai National Park LEAD PARAGRAPH Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand’s biggest and most-visited national parks. With most of the park located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, it is just a three-hour drive from Bangkok. The park also covers parts of the provinces of Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, and Saraburi (also sometimes spelt as Salaburi). The main entrance is close to Nakhon Ratchasima’s town of Pak Chong. The first national park to…