Story: The Fall of the House of Usher Author: Edgar Allen Poe (1809-1849) Central Character: The Friend‚ a man who is not named or described‚ only that he had known Roderick Usher in their childhood. Roderick Usher is described as paler and less energetic than he once was. He is the fraternal twin brother of Madeline Usher. Other characters: Madeline Usher is notably ill with a mysterious sickness. Also the house of Usher itself has placed upon the friend a feeling strong enough to be thought
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The Chapel I sat in was lined with wooden pews‚ unadorned as befitted the sombre mood. Inside the atmosphere was oppressive and a faint mustiness hung in the air. I was vaguely aware of the murmurs and rustlings of the other mourners as they took their seats. I dabbed my eyes with the hanker-chief as the deeply moving and melancholy chords of “Amazing Grace” began to filter through the stony walls. Ahead of the pews the mahogany casket was polished to a glossy shine and adorned with pale pink
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is breaking her contract. The court will decide the legality of her action. But what is the morality? Did she the columnist behave ethically? An airline pilot goes for his regular medical checkup. The doctor discovers that he has developed a heart murmur. The pilot only has one month to go before his retirement. The doctor wonders whether‚ under these unusual circumstances she is justified in withholding the information about the pilot’s condition. (1) An employment contract is a contractual
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Citizen Kane’s longevity is attributed to its ability to cast a light on contemporary values and criticize (or satire) their influence in operating a society. Many critics such as Robert Ebert claimed this film to be “the greatest movie of all time” 50 years after it was released. Orson Welles 1941 film incorporates a series of cinematic techniques to keep the viewer captivated by the plot whilst engaging with Welles depiction of; the emptiness and corruptive nature of wealth and the necessity of
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Structure is needed for a society to thrive. Without it‚ people would do anything they pleased‚ with little consideration or concern for others. Structure‚ usually in the form of laws created by a person of power‚ is what keeps a group of people together‚ and allows for peaceful order between these individuals. Laws‚ however‚ can sometimes be corrupted by the one that is governing them. Although these laws may go against what is good for the people‚ fear can often times effect the way a population
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Three Technological Innovations How would the world be if there were no books around? Montag‚ a fireman in the future‚ burns books to get rid of the uniqueness they posses. This allows the government in Fahrenheit 451 to control how people think. By not allowing people to think for themselves‚ the government controls individuality. The people in the community can not process information very well‚ so they rely profoundly upon technology. The three technological innovations that affect the mood
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Circulatory Systems link exchange surfaces with cells throughout the body Diffusion is too slow of an exchange system for large organisms Gastrovascular Cavities Fluid bathes both the inner and outer layers This facilitates exchange between both layers easily‚ as a sort of bridge Evolutionary Variation of Circulatory System Diffusion distance was too great of a problem Three components: Fluid Interconnecting vessels Heart Open and Closed Circulatory Systems Arthropods and most molluscs
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The East Egg depicts the established aristocratic families with their inherited money while the West Egg depicts those characters that strive to become rich and obtain money in “get-rich-quick schemes” as shown by Gatsby’s bootlegging. Having large amounts of money for a long period of time is prejudicial as it causes corruption and makes the owners become desensitized‚ shallow‚ selfish and hypocritical. F. Scott Fitzgerald shows his distaste towards the deceitful aristocratic class through Tom and
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The American Revolution all stemmed from a myriad of events‚ which over time spread revolutionary thoughts and ideas in the minds of the colonists. When started‚ Britain had complete control over all of the colonies‚ but over time the colonies began to establish their own ways to survive and prosper. They faced the challenges of Indians‚ disease‚ and religious differences in the beginning‚ but once they overcame most of these without Britain’s help‚ the colonist began to establish a sense of independence
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How the Other Half Lives a novel written by an immigrant from Denmark‚ Jacob Riis. In this novel Riis tells about the living conditions of multiple ethnic groups‚ known as the Jewish‚ Chinese and Italians. Each group had their own way to living life in the late 18th century‚ even though they were all living in New York. All of the groups came to America to pursue their vision of finding what in their minds was the “American Dream” but yet it was a different experience for everyone. Without a doubt
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