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Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston Massachusettts to David Poe and Elizabeth Arnold. Poes mother died only two years after his birth, after which Edgar was adopted by John Allan, hence the addition of Allan in the middle of Edgar Poes name. He spent the first twelve years of his…

No Fracking WayImagine a world where fresh and clear water was a luxury. Imagine water so contaminated with chemicals that every plant it comes into contact with dies. As the trees begin to die, oxygen levels drop. As the vegetation dies, wildlife begins to die out. The polluted water which flows through the ground into…

Mary Kingsley was born in London in 1862. Her father was a doctor but his real interests were books about travel and exploration. Mary’s mother was an unhealthy woman and from an early age, Mary stayed at home to look after her. Mary never went to school and did not mix with children of her…

In The Great Gatsby, there are three illicit relationships: Gatsby and Daisy, Nick and Jordan, and Tom and Myrtle. In some ways they are similar, and in some ways each is unique. In this essay, I will compare and examine each of the couples, and try to give some insight as to why none of…

A Jamaican music genre which originated from the aka and rocketed. The word reggae means rags, ragged. This also mean ragged dance music. The music style of reggae has an offbeat rhythm, syncopated, and staccato chords. Reggae music use also stringed instruments like guitar, bass guitar and piano. For the percussion, reggae use snare drums…

Two of the famous artists of this period are Sir Lawrence Alma-Edema ND Nicolai Billiard, What brought about neo classical art is the discovery of ancient Italian artifacts at a ruin in the region of Pompeii. A German art historian by the name of Johanna J. Winemaker had a great deal of influence on the…

English IV AP February 2000To EarthwardRobert Frost’s To Earthward is an intimate lyric in which an old man reflects upon his passionate experiences with love as a youth and the lack of such experiences in his old age. Through diction, imagery and structure, the tone of the speaker changes from one of gentle nostalgia to…

smThe brightest signs of art and thought in civilization often spring from turmoil, be it outer war or inner strife, as is definitely the case in ancient China. During one of these periods in transition of government and ruling class, two distinct philosophies sprang from the raging waters of Chinas ever-cyclic river of war and…

Wow, Mrs. Nettie, that’s a great dress you’re wearing today, said Merilee as she walked through the cafeteria towards the restroom. Not ten minutes later, Sarah walked past the office wearing a dress almost identical to Mrs. Nettie’s. Netties was stopped by the principal, Mr. Meth. Sarah was forced to change her dress because it…

    He speaks in short sentences and uses a lot of exclamations, which shows us he’s afraid: “Murder! Help! Down with him! ” It also shows that he’s not in control and increases the tension. There’s a lot of emotional language when Sykes tries to escape. As we read this language, we experience what…