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Jack Kerouac is considered a legend in history as one of America’s best and foremost Beat Generation authors. The term “Beat” or “Beatnic” refers to the spontaneous and wandering way of life for some people during the period of postwar America, that seemed to be induced by jazz and drug-induced visions. “On the Road” was…

The Fellowship Of The RingsBOOK IJ. R. R TolkienAs the story begins we find the lovable Bilbo Baggins having his goingaway birthday party. He would leave his precious magic ring behind him andleave for Alderaun. 17 years would pass and the ring remains under the safe-keep of Bilbo’s nephew, Frodo Baggins. Gandalf Stormcrow has returned…

“Oklahoma! ” is a musical based on Lynn Riggs’ play “Green Grow the Lilacs,” and is directed by Trevor Nunn. The musical is set in Oklahoma just outside of the town Clairmoore in 1906. It stars Joesfina Gabrielle as Laurey, Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller, and Shuler Hensley as Jud Fry. This production was filmed…

I agree that the British did more to lose the Revolutionary War than the Americans did to win it. A few things triggered the Revolutionary War between the British and the colonies (who were later joined by France and Spain). One of them were the Coercive Acts. The Coercive Acts included the Boston Port Bill,…

The Ku Klux Klan in the southern states of the USA in 1964 is presented to the viewer in Mississippi Burning (1988). Along with racism, director Alan Parker also illustrates corruption within the film. A sub-issue presented is the powerful effect and pain of murder. Additionally, Alan Parker demonstrates justice in the final shots, which…

Coming to the Philippines from Korea to study was fraught with challenges. For the first time, I had to accept the new environment in the Philippines when I was 17. I had to deal with everything; I had to learn new languages, cultures and many other things. I went through a hard time getting used…

Child abuse can lead to low self-esteem and reflect a persons image as negative. This relationship has been proven over many years. Child abuse may cause eating disorders, negative behaviors in children, and may result in a loss of personality. Therapists, teachers, and social workers have seen victims of abuse grow into stages of depression,…

This documentary is about a pastor trying to make a change within the church towards other ethnicity groups mainly African Americans. The documentary was filmed in the late 1960s in Omaha, Nebraska. The churches that were involved in this documentary at this time were Augustana Lutheran Church and Calvin Presbyterian Church which is where African…

Tony is a nice and gentle man but he has a thing with the ladies and he has a problem in the little town of Wessex that he living in. There are three women that he likes and one of them is the one he wants but he cannot seem to make his mind up….

A poem that I found had a strong message was “Byre” by Norman MacCaig. The poem’s message is that we should appreciate nature, as it is beautiful. MacCaig does this by using figurative language, imagery and word choice. First of all, MacCaig shows the message through figurative language by using a simile. He makes something seen…