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Where The Sky Folds Into You
The first time I saw her, she was standing at the edge of the lake where the stars had fallen. She did not move, nor did she need to; her…
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Chasing Purple Giraffes: Reimagining Drug Policy Beyond Punishment
Drug decriminalization, particularly regarding the possession of controlled substances for personal use, occupies a complex and contentious space in public discourse. Unlike valence issues that attract broad consensus, drug decriminalization…
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The Pale Man of Gloaming Street
They say the fog in London has moods. That it breathes and listens. That it moves not by wind, but by want. It rolls off the Thames in thick ribbons,…
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The Best Directors in Hollywood Today
With how many unique voices are working in the filmmaking industry today, choosing the best of the best is nigh impossible. Hollywood is currently a melting pot of different directors…
25 Smartest Characters in the Marvel Universe
Intelligence is a hard thing to quantify in the best of settings. It becomes an even more daunting task in the world of comics, full of abstract feats and accomplishments.…
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Why the World of ‘The Witcher’ Is So Great
It was a sunny Saturday morning in the summer of 2017, and I was looking for anything to do in order to escape the sweltering heat outside. I logged onto…
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Why ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender” is the Greatest Animated Show of All Time
Since the day it first came on television, I have loved the world of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.' Many people consider this show to be not only one of the…
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Short Stories Analysis: Part V
Conclusion Humankind is a species capable of both great beauty and horror. The continual development of mankind through millennia defies human conception, contradictory in its very existence and representative of…
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Short Stories Analysis: Part IV
Human Control Through each of these short stories, we are continually reminded of the ways in which our individual lives are impacted by the greater world around us. There is…
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Short Stories Analysis: Part III
Human Fate We like to believe our lives are fully defined by our choices. There is an inherent belief that we determine our individual destinies, a wish that we are…
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Short Stories Analysis: Part II
Human Purpose The longing for purpose in life is integral to what makes us human. Through three short stories, we are presented with numerous fictional individuals that represent this ideal.…
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Short Stories Analysis : Part I
Introduction In a reality ruled by both order and chaos, what drives human beings? What does this human drive mean in the greater context of both our society and the…
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Moral Quandaries Presented by the Killing of Animals
To assign a being moral standing is to relinquish upon that living creature the ability to have rights, insofar that said being might have “interests and welfare”. To base such…
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Analyzing the Stages of the Method of Doubt
Doubt is central to the Meditations, as tearing down the mental foundations Descartes had built upon for the decades of his lifespan was the inspiration for the writing. The way…
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The Five Central Facets of Cartesian Dualism
Cartesian dualism is central to Descartes’s argument for the relationship between mind and body. Descartes builds this principle upon the abstract foundations set throughout the earlier meditations. There are five…
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Mind-Body Dualism in the Eyes of René Descartes
To better understand Descartes’s argument for the true distinction between the mind and body, one must first recognize and quantify the very foundations and trains of thought of the nature…
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The Inherent Right to Human Individuality
The man that governs over that which may be accessible by all closes himself off from countless experiences in his life. We have an inherent right to ascertain what we…
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Analyzing the Meditations of René Descartes
In the First Meditation, Descartes sets the foundation for his magnum opus by deliberately going about tearing down the mental foundations that were put in place in his youth that…
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Analyzing the 1918 Spanish Flu
As all of you know, these past few years have been a rollercoaster. These have been years characterized by their many ups and downs. I believe I speak for the…
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Police Brutality in America
This country is in a period of great transition. Our outlook on certain aspects of life has changed forever. One of the most noteworthy events of the past two years…
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Reflecting on ‘The Book Thief’
In the novel “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak, Hans and Rosa Hubermann, along with their foster daughter Liesel, struggle between their own personal values and what everyone in their…
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‘The Book Thief’ Main Characters and Simple Summary (Light Spoilers)
Summary The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak, is a tragic tale set in the fictional town of Molching, Germany, during World War II. The novel is told from the perspective…
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Examining Maycomb in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
In the mid-1900s, the world was a very different place from the one we know today. People held far more radical views, and there was a far finer line of…
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Analysis of ‘Cask of Amontillado’
Edgar Allen Poe is famous for his wide range of short stories. His stories are often always filled with extreme suspense. The readers of his stories often find themselves questioning…
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Analyzing Quotes from ‘Fahrenheit 451’
“So it was the hand that started it all . . . His hands had been infected, and soon it would be his arms . . . His hands were…
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Comparing Translations of ‘Beowulf’
The Anglo- Saxon epic “Beowulf” is often considered one of the most important pieces of literature in history. ‘Beowulf’ was a catalyst for centuries of English poetry and novels. The…
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Pursuing Happiness
In modern society, achieving happiness is often considered the ultimate goal in life. Many people fail to realize that happiness is not the goal; it is a byproduct of the…
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Rising Above Where One Comes From
Throughout history, many notable individuals have risen from poverty to attain monumental success in life. In life, people are not always a product of their circumstances. It is possible for…
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Analysis of ‘Wife of Bath’s Tale’
“The Canterbury Tales” is generally considered one of the most famous works of early English literature. In his tales, Geoffrey Chaucer writes of many progressive themes and ideas that were…
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2016 Analysis of Telemachus’s Speech in “The Odyssey”
The epic poem, ‘The Odyssey, by Homer, tells the story of Odysseus’ trials in returning to Ithica. As a boy of 14, Telemachus searches for his father, because suitors are…
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Effect of the Use of Plastic Bags
In the modern world, the use of plastic bags has become a highly controversial subject. While plastic bags are efficient and convenient, they also cause massive environmental problems. There is…
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The Effect of Television on Presidential Elections
In the modern political landscape, elections are now more accessible than ever. A large majority of the populace has access to a television. Due to this widespread access, television has…
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Ethics of Offering Incentives
Many people support the offering of incentives to increase charitable acts. They believe that offering incentives increase the amount of charity in the modern world. It is ethical for incentives…
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Reflecting on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Over the years, few novels have connected to me as deeply as To Kill a Mockingbird. The themes found in this novel are timeless, and perhaps more relevant today than…
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Analysis of ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet’
Many works of literature have remained poignant through the centuries due to the important themes they contain that defy the boundaries of time. These works of art possess the ability…
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Analysis of ‘The Wife Speaks’
Human connection is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Many people struggle to let go of relationships, even when their respective relationships are toxic. In Elizabeth Stoddard’s…
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My Hippocratic Profile
I have always strived to be the most successful person I can be, in all aspects of my life. Whether that means breaking bad habits or learning from mistakes, I…
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Prejudice in America
We are told from a very young age that life is not fair, but for some, the unfairness runs deeper. For some, injustice, or a feeling of inequity, are ingrained…
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The Darkness of Humanity in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Throughout history, anarchy has risen during times of peace. In the absence of authority, evil rises. People are often raised to possess preconceived notions about humanity. Few can accept that…
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The Duality of Mankind
Throughout modern history, the human population has seen both major highs and lows. We, as a civilization, have incorporated massive innovations whilst also experiencing perilous turns of events that make…
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Differentiating Anxiety Forms and their Role in Academic Performance from Primary to Secondary School
Summary It has been found that individuals that possess a high level of mathematics anxiety often possess other forms of anxiety and tend to do worse on testing as opposed…
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The Impact and Implications of Cognitive Dissonance
1. Summary of this Study In the field of psychology, few discoveries have had as much of an impact on our understanding of human motivation as the studies conducted by…
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Should the U.S. Withhold Certain Details about our Nation’s History
From a young age, we are educated about how upstanding our country is. We are instilled with an immense amount of patriotism, and our adolescent minds were filled with the…
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Learning to Self-Discipline
Throughout my life, I have struggled to self-discipline myself. I have had to learn how to fight the laziness and distractions that are such a hindrance to achieving one’s goals.…
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Economic Stratification in Modern Society
We live in a paradoxical modern society that is defined by division just as much as unity. This division comes in many forms, with one of the foremost examples being…
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The Three Most Impactful Days of My Life
Every person has moments that define their life. Everyone will be impacted throughout their lives, whether through big events or seemingly minuscule moments. In my life so far, there are…
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Evolution of ‘Family’
The perception of what is deemed socially acceptable about family dynamics has evolved greatly over the last century, with the idea of what can be considered a "nuclear" family being…
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The Existence of Racism in America
The United States was created from the ideal of an equal society for all, built on foundational truths of truth, justice, and growth. However, even since our earliest years of…
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Conservatism in Modern America
Our country experienced intense political turmoil in the mid-twentieth century. The fight against certain foundations upon which our country was built shook our society to its core. One of the…
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The Adolescent Brain and Crime
I believe that there are indeed limitations set upon teens because of their minds not being fully developed. And this developing mind plays an important role in the choices or…
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Restriction of Citizenship in Modern America
From a young age, we are educated about how upstanding our country is. We are instilled with an immense amount of patriotism, and our adolescent minds are filled with the…
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Drawing Deeper Meaning in ‘The Poignant Years’
Life is the most precious gift in our world. Our human ability to experience life’s many eccentricities is what defines our existence. We live in a paradoxical world that is…
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Examination of ‘The Loss of the Creature’
Walker Percy’s The Loss of the Creature is an exploration of the ways in which humans have lost their ability to have unique experiences due to the systems that plague our modern…
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Analysis of Egypt in ‘The Histories’
The Histories by Herodotus is an exploration of the history of the Greeks and Persians and the many conflicts that spanned this period. This writing is unique in that it does not…
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Analysis of ‘The Oresteia’
Aeschylus’s The Oresteia follows the House of Atreus, as it tells the story of the family through multiple generations of betrayal and revenge. This collection of three plays was originally created with…
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Examining the Second Half of ‘The Aeneid’
Following the tumultuous journey of the first half of The Aeneid, the second half mainly focuses on how the Trojan's arrival in Italy led to the founding of Rome. In essence, the…
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Breaking Down the Bible
The Bible is far and large the most well-known literary work in the history of mankind. It is a work that needs no introduction, as its message transcends what is…
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Analysis of the First Half of ‘The Aeneid’
Virgil’s The Aeneid follows Aeneas and the other Trojans as they flee from Troy following it being conquered by the Greeks, and their subsequent hand in the foundation of Rome. This epic…
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Analysis of ‘Life of Constantine’
Eusebius’ Life of Constantine was a panegyric written to recount and honor the life of Constantine the Great. This writing gives insight into the inner workings and customs of religion at the…
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Exploring Mise en Scene in ‘Edward Scissorhands’
There are many different elements that go into the act of making a movie. All these parts are intricately put together to create the films that we watch. One of…
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Examining the plot of ‘Interstellar’
Over the years, I have watched many films that impacted me on a deep level. I have always connected with mind-bending, emotionally resonant movies that require keen insight to unpack…
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Examining ‘The Shining’
All films are created with the intent to achieve different goals. Part of the beauty of cinema is the inherent uniqueness that each film possesses. However, the vast majority of movies fit…
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‘No Country for Old Men’ Rating
Throughout the early history of films, there was not a rating system in existence that could determine the appropriateness of film content to different ages. The maturity of what was…
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The Use of Sound in ‘Interstellar’
The creation and incorporation of the sound that is used in a movie are some of the most vital aspects of filmmaking. I adamantly believe far too many people appreciate…
Game of Thrones: The Best Fighters in the History of Westeros, Essos, and Sothoryos
In the world of Game of Thrones, there have been many figures revered as excellent combatants. Countless characters lay a claim to the title of best fighter, but some legends…
A Comprehensive Ranking of the Most Powerful Marvel Characters (455-1)
After years of fascination with the marvel multiverse and its many diverse characters, I began to question what I am sure many other fans do: just who is most powerful.…