This was completed in collaboration with Emma Maltba and Kenna Sipe. While reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is first introduced as “[h]ard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster” (stave 1). Scrooge is entirely unhappy and …
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A New Conception of War
War has always been a term many people are familiar with. For centuries, many different civilizations have been at war. Although it may seem like a good thing, there are many consequences to it. In William Godwins, “Of the Cause of War” the reader can start to see the after effects. There aren’t just after …
A Not So Fairytale Life
When taking a glance at Disappointed Love, ones eyes are directed towards the young girl sitting on the floor of the woods. The artist Francis Danby uses strong detail and contrasting colors to allow this painting to feel more real. With her head on her knee, the young girls emotions are hidden. By the use …
The Psychological Disorders Of Shawn and Tara Westover
In Collaboration with Jenna Ramsey and Kenna Sipe. As our time in English 112 began, we were informed of a book we would be reading and studying throughout the semester: Educated by Tara Westover. As we dove into the book, we met Shawn Westover, one of Tara’s brothers. In our progression in the book, we …
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The Relationship Problems of Tara Westover
The Relationship Problems of Tara Westover Throughout Tara Westover’s memoir Educated, the reader is brought into her life as a young girl. She speaks about her family and her day-to-day life. One character that goes through a development is one of her brothers named Shawn. Within chapter twelve, Tara writes about how much he changes, …
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All About That Research
Throughout my high-school career, in almost all of the classes I have taken, we students have been asked to conduct some form of research. In any of the main subjects such as math, science, English and history, research was conducted. Whether it was an essay in English, a project for math, or even a PowerPoint …
Back to the Future
Favorite TV shows right now: -F.R.I.E.N.D.S -First Responders Live -Brooklyn 99 -Full House -One Tree Hill Introduction Throughout my life, I’ve always had the privilege to have a TV in my home and that has allowed me to see how shows change throughout the years. Many of my favorite shows are from different years and …
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