...August of 2012, the Mayans said the world was going to end, and I wasn't even going to have been out of eighth grade. Little did I know that my world would not burn in some natural disaster engulfing all of humanity, but instead it would come crashing down in a young love that has forever changed me. I had always thought Logan was pretty; everyone did, but we never had classes together. My AIG teacher had been trying to get me into the “gifted” classes for years, she told me my exam grades were proof of my “gift”, but that my day to day grades did not reflect my intelligence; finally Mrs. Carraway was able to have me take a COGAT test, which placed me among those who shared my “intelligence”. More importantly to my thirteen year old brain,...
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...Platt September 11, 2013 English III, 1B Rough Draft Ever know what it feels like to be so close to something, to work so hard and then lose it? Like losing the Super Bowl or the World Cup? That's every emotion I felt when my team found out we couldn't compete for cheerleading last year. Already underestimated as a sport, this makes everyone want to work that much harder. In the end, we got the rug swept from under our feet. May is more than just the “almost end of the school year” month. To cheerleaders, this means try-out month. After making the team comes the worst part; conditioning and camps. Last year at camp we learned our competition routine. That wasn't easy at all. Two days straight from 8 am until 5pm of hard work. We worked so hard in those two days, we could barely walk when Monday came around. Three long and tiring months of flipping, jumping and stunting. Then comes the bad part. A couple days before the competition our little hearts were ripped out of our chests. Our coach felt as if we weren't completely ready. She said maybe we needed some more time because she didn't want us to look bad on the mats. Between losing almost 4 people and everyone not working hard; I agreed. But that wasn't the devastating part. Our coach attended the competition. The news she came back with was even worse than not competing. Our coach told us we would've won anyway. Hearing this made me believe our coach underestimated us. At the same time, we probably showed her that...
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...After almost 100 years had passed since the First Vatican Council challenges to the catholic faith began to appear once more. Amidst this challenges were the need for spiritual renewal and questions about what position did the church play in the modern world. Pope John XXIII inspired by the holy spirit, decided to take action against this challenges and called the bishops of the world to come together for the Second Vatican Council on October 1962. Unlike most of the previous Ecumenical Councils, the goal during the second Vatican council was not to respond to people who were teaching heresy. Rather, the goal during the council was for Church leaders to explore how Church teaching could be made clearer for all Catholics. One of the most spectacular...
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...complex theme. “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and “I Used to Live Here Once” could not be no more different in their visual form than they already are; however, they both represent the theme through common emotions and mood of the literary works. Throughout my essay I will explain the relevance of the two works, and authors, as well as the differences. The formalist approach will be my choice of critical analysis of the two works, which will aid in forming my comparison and contrast of both works as well. “The poem of the Robert Frost, “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is discussing the beauty of life’s wonderful but short-lived treasures, as example chasing dreams and spending time with loved ones. It is illustrated by Frost those treasures in the world related to the nature through the use of metaphors, imagery, diction, and allusion. The poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” helps open one’s eyes to the harsh realities of nature’s path and although we must all succumb to the laws of nature, it is these unbreakable laws that make life so treasured (Shmoop, 2010). On the other side the literature “I Used to Live Here Once” is a somewhat mysterious story of a woman who seems to be a ghost visiting her childhood home. The narrator follows the woman on her journey from a nearby river and down an old unfinished road that leads to the home where she grew up. Once she reaches the house, there are two young white children playing outside and the woman tries to tell them that she used to live there (Deirdre...
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...Labeled as the Great War, World War I was the first War in which all of the major Powers of Europe took part in. This conflict led to the destruction of two of Europe's oldest Empires, namely Russia and Austria-Hungary and brought about terrible hardships to countries which in turn led to the rise of fascism and socialism. This historic event in human history started on the 28th of July, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia as a result of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne. Unlike the Great Powers, specifically France, Russia and Germany who joined World War I as a result of the alliances they had in place, what lured Bulgaria and Italy to take up arms was the promise of new territories if victorious. Unfortunately this greed would lead to both nations suffering as a result of their participation in War. Italy, although victorious in the end, had to endure economic hardships and Bulgaria ended up with even less territory compared to when they joined the War. Bulgaria officially entered World War I on the 14th of October, 1915 by declaring war on Serbia, thereby joining the fight on the Central Power's side. Although Bulgaria and Serbia - once members of the Balkan League, fought side by side during the first Balkan War, which resulted in the end of Ottoman Rule in Europe, Bulgarians were dissatisfied about how the former Ottoman Territories, the most coveted one being Macedonia, were divided. This led to a...
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...the people of the world. A very real threat existed for the crisis to escalate and create World War III, which would include the annihilation of countries and cause unimaginable damage from the use of nuclear weapons by the United States and the former Soviet Union. The conflict had historical roots in the Cold War between the United States and the former Soviet Union, as well as in the history of relations between the United States and Cuba. The strife between the United States and Cuba culminated when Fidel Castro overthrew a government publicly supported by the United States, although political and military officials in the United States secretly welcomed the events. However, it soon became clear that the takeover of Cuba by Castro would result in escalating conflict between it and the United States, something that quickly became more evident in the Bay of Pigs invasion and Operation Mongoose; both designed to eliminate Castro from the political field in Cuba. The Soviet Union supported Castro’s regime and Cuba’s stand, and forced its hand with the placement of nuclear missiles on the island. The United States countered, and the two countries played out their hands to determine the fate of the world. In the end, the United States and the Soviet Union came to an agreement, both sides attempting to avoid a nuclear war. To this day, the way in which the threat was diffused remains an important model in studying how to avoid future conflicts that threaten the world. The history of...
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...been completely wiped out and the world as it is today could be nothing. But oddly no one in Europe ever worries about another epidemic like this even though, it could all happen again. By these facts we can see that the black plague had a very negative impact on Europe and the future of the continent. The economy could...
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...J.R.R Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit follows the journey of one central hero, Bilbo Baggins, and his company of dwarves as they embark to Erebor to retake the dwarves’ homeland. This epic tale can be analyzed using a mythological, biographical, or historical critic’s point of view. There are also a few themes seen throughout the novel, including greed and the journey. From a mythological standpoint, one could mention the works of literature that Tolkien himself said has influenced his fantasies about the fabled land of Middle-earth: Iceland’s Poetic Edda and Beowulf. Some tales in Norse mythology can also be analyzed to apply to Tolkien’s novel. Based on a biographically and historically opinion, one might talk about the World Wars’ effect on Tolkien and his novels. Another approach that could be taken is one based on the archetypes seen in The Hobbit; the hero, Bilbo Baggins, and the villain, the dragon Smaug. One could connect the archetypes and events of The Hobbit to those of Beowulf. The Hobbit could also be seen as a novel of the genre bildungsroman, which means “coming-of-age” and focuses on the emotional and physical development of the main character. The use of mythological criticism in the analysis of J.R.R Tolkien’s first novel The Hobbit is by far the most popular among renowned literature critics – one of whom was CS Lewis, an author of children’s fantasy novels himself. It is easy to explain the story from a mythological point of view; many ancient texts have themes...
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...World War II: A World At War The so-called war to end all wars, the First World War, did not solve almost any of the problems which had caused it. For this reason, it wasn't such a surprise that not too long after the end of World War I another one followed. The Great Depression crippled the economies of Europe and the United States. That, combined with the outcome of World War I, led to major repositioning of world power and influence. That was fertile ground for the emergence of various forms of totalitarian governments in the Soviet Union, Japan, Italy, and Germany, as well as other countries. After the First World War, also known as the Great War, many of the countries that were involved struggled to recover in many ways. War is not cheap and it ended up costing all the countries involved in some way or another. It left tremendous political dislocations in Europe that laid the groundwork for the collapse of democratic institutions on the continent and set the stage for a German power struggle. The democratic regime was already in turmoil and was further weakened by the worldwide depression that began in 1929 following the war. The Second World War was arguably the most significant period of the 20th century. It wasn't called a World War by coincidence. Both World Wars were called this simply because they involved most of the big countries of the world. World War II was fought across six out of seven of the worlds continents and all of its oceans. It left countries materially...
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...“Can the wind explain why it became a storm?” was the response Lale Anderson gave when asked, in 1972, if she could explain how the ‘Lili Marlene’ became the most popular song during World War II. (The story behind the song: Lili Marlene ) The song that would rise to be the most requested song during the war by both soldiers and civilians was first written as a poem by a 22-year old German soldier during the first world war. The man’s name was Hans Leip, and he had written the poem to express the anguish of separation from his girlfriend named Lili while on sentry duty at night when a nurse named Marleen would wave to him after finishing her shift. The poem remained unheard of for many decades until it was released in 1937 in a collection of poems called ‘Die Hafenorgel.' Leip published the poems at this time because the tensions of another war were starting to stir and he had hoped to dissuade the people through reminding them of the pain and horror of war. In 1939, a German Composer, Norbert Schultze, who barely remembered the first World War came across Leip’s poems. He modified the composition and offered Lale Anderson the position to sing the recording. The song was released just before the outbreak of the second World War and sold less than 700 copies. (Mason) More importantly, the Nazi Government tried to get rid of it, suggesting the song was anti-war propaganda. Leading this accusation was Hitler’s Propaganda chief, Joseph Goebbels. He banned the song from being played...
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...would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. Many people alive today think that Christ's return is imminent. Certainly, the Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: "When will these things be? And what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). Jesus responded with a description of conditions and events that would lead up to His second coming. Moreover, He said that when these signs became evident, His return would occur within one generation (Matthew 24:34). Could this be that generation? Throughout the nearly 2,000 years since Christ gave His prophecy, many have thought that theirs was the time of His return—and turned out to be wrong, of course. But interestingly, there are a number of prophecies in the Bible that could not be fulfilled until our modern era, the post–World War II period. 1. The human race would have the ability to exterminate itself In Matthew 24:22 , describing world conditions prior to His second coming, Jesus said that "if that time of troubles were not cut short, no living thing could survive; but for the sake of God's chosen it will be cut short" (Revised English Bible). The main message that Jesus Christ brought was of the coming Kingdom of God. This is described as "the gospel"...
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...Culin Gelblum Mrs. Manfred HDFS129 Special Topic #3(5) 4/15/15 College Thinking about the single word “college”, sends almost a hundred and fifty images to my head at once. There’s so much meaning to the word college, especially someone who is growing in their early adulthood that is enduring college right this very moment. Approaching ones peak years of physical ability and health, a lot of references by older parents are always made to younger ones that back in their college days, they were at their prime. This is something that college students both recognize and also sometimes, embrace. Being an athlete all of my life, from toddlerhood all up until my current years as a college student, I can first hand say that being in great physical condition is something that pays off in many ways. Socially, mentally, and physically, I feel like I’ve never been this amazing at life in general and I believe that to be simply due to the time in my life as a young adult. For example; Socially, being a part of the “regulars” at the gym is enough to branch out ones social surroundings to a setting that puts them around many people that have similar interests as themselves. I believe college can be handled by two ways. Either a person can generally keep to themselves and learn by themselves, leaving their resources limited as well as general experience. Or, one can branch out of their comfort zone and surround themselves with multiple resources and new experiences through their own general...
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...World War II Events Do you know about WWII? What events do you know of? I will tell you the most important and war changing. There are many events that happened that you should know about. I Will talk and tell all about them. The most horrific events are the War, Holocaust,and the cruel Final Solution. The war was horrible. These are the World War II Events. The people of the War are important and a big part of what happened in WWII. Adolf Hitler was the leader of Germany when World War Two was just beginning. He was an excellent war tactic officer at the beginning of the WWII. He later lost most battles and ended up committing suicide. Adolf Hitler let him army kill 2 million Jews by the end of WWII. During WWII, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president of the United states of America when Pearl Harbor was bombed, in 1941. He died in April, of 1945. After his death Harry Truman took over office. Next, a very important event ,the Holocaust. It started in 1933. This was a time where Jews were targeted...
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...The Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution meets a series of social, economic and political changes that began to appear in England in the mid eighteenth hundreds. Subsequently, these changes spread to other countries and regions in the world such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, northern Germany, the United States and Japan, finally change the world. When considering the Industrial Revolution, it is important to keep in mind the negative consequences as well as the global changes that took place. Back in the 18th century when the revolution began the majority of people lived in the countryside; new changes came from the growth of cities alongside the growth of the industries. We have to realize that with the Industrial Revolution...
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...The trip wasn’t long. She reached the big blue house with the white picket fence and stepped out to admire the beauty of it all. Her mother, Mary, came running out, a worried look on her face. “Honey, he’s almost gone. I know this is going to be hard, but he wants you to tell him a story. One last story.” Louise took in a breath, nodded and began to walk towards the house. She soon reached her father’s room, her fingers grasping at the lock. It swung open. Her father spun...
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