English Essays

He writes, “Twenty-five years ago, only a handful of American companies directed their marketing at children…today children are being targeted by phone companies, oil companies and automobile companies as well as restaurants chains” (Schlosser , Chp.2).

2. Summary of Articles The NIDA/NIH article, “Mind over Matter: Opiates” provides information on the medical benefits of opiates and list some examples including Vicodin, Morphine, Codeine, and Heroine. According to NIDA/NIH “the effects of opiates (and many other drugs) depend on how much you take and how you take it.” Some of the benefits noted include its use to control severe diarrhea, as painkillers and as cough medicines.

The point of discussion yet remains Whether online relationships posses the quality of good personal relationships? Today maximum people are a part of some or the other social networking sites, making friends beyond culture and boundaries and from all over the world, but do these relationship ever give the satisfaction and comfort that our real life friends provide.

They put forward the concept of mental capability that a five-day embryo does not possess. Moreover, these proponents also put forward the claim that this embryo might turn out to be an individual who does not respect the moral rights of others and thus serving society would be a better destiny for him.

In some states of the United States of America, ex-felons, that is the people who committed a crime and have served the concomitant sentence, are not allowed to vote.

A subordinate character can be both complementary and contradictory with the main character. But sometimes a subsidiary character is endowed with a number of individualities which are often crucial to the thematic development of a literary work. In Nguyen Du’s “the Tale of Kieu” the kind-hearted prioress Giac Duen is one of the subsidiary characters that contribute to the explication of the Confucian philosophy of “karmaic retribution” of one’s sin that s/he commits is his or her earlier life.

He is considered as one of the most influential personality to have reshaped the way Europe’s future emerged as a result of his inventions and contribution towards increasing the role of science within European society. He is also considered as a rebel because of his ideas and the way he propagated the cause of the science during the times when Church was more dominating within European society.

Among the consequences of logging, is the continued global warming and climate change that threatens the very foundations of human life. While some proponents may articulate that logging has positive effects both to the society and to nature, the effects of logging have been adverse.

Jefferson's Declaration of Independence draws its philosophical concepts largely from the eighteenth-century Enlightenment Period, from the works of Thomas Hobbes, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and, most particularly, John Locke. This document, later on, inspired the revolutionary efforts of the Americans and promoted their views and values regarding the concept of a new nation.

A subculture is a set of distinguishing patterns and traits that differentiate a social group from the others within a given society or culture. In his book The Quarry and the Lot, Mark Wallace narrates a story of four friends reunited in their childhood suburb by the demise of their former friend, Joseph Klein. He explores the role that Joseph played in the four friends’ life and the impact of his death on their lives.

The dominant research in this area was conducted by two main figures, Entman and Romer. Entman discovered in his research that the dominant image of Black men portrayed in the media is that of mug shots which indicates a Black man under restraint by a White police officer (330).

Non-fiction seems to be too historical for me, and sometimes, the writing can be a tad boring. Then, I discovered suspense thrillers by Dean Koontz and P.J. Tracy and I was smitten. I loved the rounded characters and scintillating plots. I finally loved the written word, the word that was trapped in a web of mysteries and conspiracies.

She talks of her first home being an upstairs house which they shared with another family in Woodside. She basically describes it as a place that was crammed, very ugly and very uncomfortable. She vividly remembers how she thought that, because back in South Korea she had actually been brought up in a lavish hilltop mansion that had an orchard among many other facilities like a pond and even peacocks for the better part of her life up until she entered seventh grade.

Flannery O’Conner was a Southern writer who is best known for her short stories. Her stories are rich in local color and they present a variety of themes and issues that she thought were important to the historical time frame in which she wrote. O’Connor has talked about racial prejudice, the injustices of the world, and family secrets.

Living with such a serious disability is an ongoing challenge. To live with chronic illness, one has to devise one’s own timetable and define the duties to be done with self-help and those functions for which external help is needed.  What worries her most is, whether she will lose her sense of humor, her greatest asset.  

It can be argued that evidence for the influence of video games is to be found in statements of young people themselves. There are many cases where teenagers enter the criminal justice system because they are accused of some act of violence. In such a situation they can state that they were influenced by a certain game title. 

He hates his “self” because he cannot balance his conflicting desires. He wants to be seen as a good person, but he also wants to be free to pursue all his desires. Dr. Jekyll also abhors society, because it has imposed unrealistic values, roles, and norms.

The stealing act is not to show any rebellion or a response to any delusion. (Grant) I chose this topic because kleptomania is a growing phenomenon and it is comorbid with many other diseases such as gambling and depression. It is also an aspect that has been given little importance over the years even though it is a pressing reality that needs to be paid heed to in relation to obsessive compulsive disorder.

In most states, juveniles were accorded sentences with similar severity to sentences given to adults. Therefore, juveniles who committed homicide, rape, and robbery with violence, carjacking and other crimes of similar or equivalent caliber were accorded life sentencing without parole.

Name Professor Class 12 April 2012 Torture in Interrogation National security has always been a top priority for any country. With the recent developments in terrorist tactics, interrogation has become an important subject and a source of reliable information to counter any threats.

To convey her conception about the possible positivity and negativity of the lies thoroughly to the readers, the author presents ten kinds of lies which include: The White Lie, Facades, Ignoring the Plain Facts, Deflecting, Omission, Stereotype and Cliches, Groupthink, Out-and-Out Lies, Dismissal and Delusion.

Motorcycle helmet law prevents injuries but yet no universal helmet safety laws are implemented in US. Different studies carried out in American states also show that the death toll has also reduced in states where helmet law is strictly implemented.

The conclusion from this study states that now it is for both the common men and the video game makers to restrict the usage of violent games by youngsters and to reduce the involvement of real world like violent situations in electronic games respectively. Only then would there be some chance so as to reduce the prospective alarming effects of violent media on the future human society.

The question often arose in my mind: who was holding them in the sky? At times, I used to get a simple answer that God was holding them so that we kids could watch and play with them. When I grew up I moved to a coastal city with my parents. Many small hills were lurking behind on the north sides of the town.

Are you one of those people who really want a smartphone you don’t have the financial resources? Or maybe you don’t want to spend a lot of money just for a phone? If yes, then brace yourselves for the most exciting and shocking news of the year. Introducing the new HTC explorer, the first ever budget smartphone from HTC or any other company.

According to Campbell “the themes are timeless, and the inflection is to the culture” (Campbell and Moyers 13). A hero’s character is actually an alibi which is used to evoke the emotion of positivity and soul searching within a reader (Campbell and Moyers 4).

This essay explores the mystery after all with the name, Bermuda Triangle as a busy sea-route where many ships, as is acclaimed, have disappeared while passing through this sea-route. The mystery has nothing to do with the Triangle, which is naturally formed, as it is an actual place, not a figment of one’s imagination, as called the Devil’s Triangle by some. 

The main theme of the story in Greasy Lake is the transformation from teenage hood to adulthood by three boys namely; Digby, Jeff and the narrator. Body The narrator and his friends are the main characters in the book Greasy Lake. It is logical to assume that the boys come from wealthy backgrounds due to hints from the story.

The basic story revolves around Hamlet himself and how he, upon being instructed by his father’s ghost to avenge his death, is torn between his inability to act without first pondering over everything; and by the guilt that this inaction generates. Within the bare structure of this plot, there are other sub-plots also involved.

Name University Course Instructor Date Introduction Auden was an influential writer from NY, England, who became a leading celebrity in the literacy society. In his article “Labor, Work and Play,” Auden asserts that work is increasingly fun and enjoyable while labor is unexciting and not fun.

Devyani exemplifies various themes and thus talks about how the English language changes within Punjabi society. These include the social meanings of exacting language aspects, the compound relationship between language, and a variety of social aspects besides how English is used to construct and manipulate how an individual hears it within the communal setup. 

In the article “High Court Will Rule on Gay Marriage,” author Jess Bravin delves into the Supreme Court’s decision to hear cases that challenge federal and California laws that place limits on the rights of same-sex couples. The article goes into detail about the history of same-sex marriage bans, from the marriages themselves to the rights that these couples have been denied, including benefits to same-sex spouses.

I have benefited a lot from learning the subject related to groups and teams. The knowledge I have gained can be transformed into real practice when I get employment in the future. It is my strong belief that as a team or group, it is easy to achieve the desired goals than working as an individual. 

Graduation ceremonies are key events in any University that requires outstanding speeches made to charge the graduates for the professional realm. This event nurtures the personality of an individual and prepares them psychologically for their impending task in the professional context (Marathe, 2007).

The issue of moral duty to avoid injuring oneself was rampant in earlier years but it is less in modern society. As human beings, we are aware that some behaviours or actions are good for us than other people and we are all familiar with the pros and cons of living a healthy life. For instance, exercising on daily basis and eating nutritious meals.

Lori Drew despite the fact that she had a fake account was not wrong but the fact that she used it to interfere with Megan’s privacy was a crime.  This is further justified by the society’s view of the case as they viewed the Drews to have done wrong to the Meier and were in fear that the injurious conduct can be taken by others.

Argumentative Essay – The World’s Biggest Criminal (Osama bin Laden) When it comes to criminals, Osama bin Laden’s name takes the lead. He was the most wanted man on the face of the earth until he was killed on 2nd May 2011 by the US Navy SEALs in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

It is a stand-out classic touching on a vivid occult theme that is worth every attention. Its message is very clear and it somehow manages to stand the test of time. However, change is somehow inevitable and therefore some details relating to the movie have changed over time. Despite that, the relevance of the movie is still noticeable.

Obesity is a health problem that is mainly caused by the consumption of junk food. Childhood obesity has emerged as one of the biggest problems in the modern society. According to Lexis (77), seventy-five percent of children in various states in the United States are affected by obesity. This statistic is alarming. 

The issue is drinking bottled water, wherein the rhetorical situation concerns the urgency of responding to the problems of drinking bottled water in communities where clean tap water is available and free. The online video genre has the main goals of informing students about the consequences of bottled water and persuading them to change this habit through providing recommendations.

A day in the life of budget analyst Budget analyst is the person who analyzes the budget of the private and public organizations. Budget analysis means to gain control of your money. Bernard Meltzer said that use talent that you have, you will make your own world as well as those people who are related to you.

It is most popularly known as being a chilling tale of conformity gone mad. The initial response to the story was negative which was very surprising for Jackson and also the story was banned in the South Africa Union. Although since that time the story is accepted and known to be one of the classic American short stories and it received a great amount of critical appreciation and also media adaptations.

Gay marriage refers to marriage involving two people belonging to the same gender identity or biological sex (Andryszewski 23).  The legal acknowledgment of gay marriage is regarded as marriage equality. Eleven countries have enacted the first laws in the contemporary world recognizing gay marriage.

In a majority of third-world countries, many families are afflicted by malnutrition, limited access to medical facilities, and inadequate conditions of living, whereas developed countries are of believe that this deadly problem does not exist in their countries or with their citizens. The majority of these developed countries will attempt to conceal the real face of poverty in their countries.

Passionate or prudent love is the strongest and/or most ideal. Passionate love is that state of having a particularly strong need for unification with another person. It involves a combination of feelings, emotions and behavior, for one to be able to experience this love.

Animal rights advocates claim misleading results are developing during experimentation because animals react differently to drugs than humans. Performing tests on animals is a cruel practice, and new alternatives are in place so animal suffering in labs can be prevented to bring animal experimentation to an end (NAVS).

However, what of the internal factors that cause distraction such as the empty stomachs? Can focusing ability be increased by simply regularly eating? Earlier investigations on the effects of starvation and food deprivation got that food deprivation for long term (36 hours and longer) was linked to depression, sluggishness, reduced heart rate, irritability and concentration inability (DeRose et al, 1998).

This misrepresentation is especially prevalent in higher education and the ideas that pervade the capitalist culture have extended to the perceptions of what college education should be like. Prompted by a memo on “National Customer Service Week” calling on faculty members to exert effort to serve their customers, i.e.

Parental spying by definition is the act where our parents exercise close supervision upon us. This is the act where they check how we are doing in school, if we ate right, if we studied well, who we go out with, if are we okay, did we eat well, etc. Parental spying used to be called merely good parenting or close parental supervision.

As with most words in the English language, success is a word that means the achievement of one’s goals and objectives. An individual who has succeeded in society is often defined by the attainment of his or her wealth and goals. Success is broken or made by the habits an individual forms. Personal habits have a vast influence on individual success.