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- 10041: “Harrison Bergeron”: Individuality
- ... of making people equal. He explains the sacrifices that some humans would have to make, in order to be the same. He also hints that if we all were at the same mentality level, the world wouldn’t get anywhere. There would be no new inventions or bright ideas thought up by the intelligent people, because they would all have to be stupid. If it was this way, the world would be a very dull and boring place to live. Vennegut explains individuality in a very good understanding. He gets his point across, and ihe makes perfect sense. If we were all the same, no ...
- 10042: Irving Penn
- ... collections, including those of the Museum of Modem Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. In 1958, Irving Penn was named one of "The World’s 10 Greatest Photographers" in an international poll conducted by Popular Photography Magazine. Penn’s statement at the time is a remarkable summation of purpose and idealism: "I am a professional photographer because it is ... A close examination of Irving Penn’s wide range of work allows the viewer to confront that old prejudice that commercial work cannot be "Art." The pursuit of art must be done outside the business world where the influence of money somehow corrupts artistic vision. Yet looking at the technical skill, humor, and the crisp and penetrating eye that Penn employs, his images stand up against the toughest comparison to any ...
- 10043: Killer Whale, The Mighty Dolph
- Killer Whale, a name to strike terror in the hearts of sea ferers in all the oceans of the world. The Romans called it Orca, meaning "The demon from Hell." Originally, american fisherman referred to them as "Whale Killer" because many fisherman reported seeing pods of them attacking and killing Humpback, Gray, and even Blue ... They appreciate verbal praise and touch as rewards. These characteristics are what makes them ideal for training at water parks. These animals have been in captivity since the mid-sixties and people all over the world enjoy the shows they put on. Unfortunately the myth of the "Killer" still exists and people remain afraid of them. Luckily we have programs and waterparks all over to familiarize people with these beautiful animals ...
- 10044: The Reality Of Good And Evil
- ... example, how can we based this on for the doubting of the reality of good and evil. This is simple because every thing that the individual do has an consequences. For example in this modern world that we live in today, every person has a right to do what they want compare the olden days. We have the right choose the way we want to live and we also choose the ... just what I think. But if I take the present day environment and situation then I would say that instrumental reason should not play a small role but a big role. The way that the world is heading today it cannot play a small role. I would say no but then again I am a human being I might end up following the instrumental reason. Then that does make me an ...
- 10045: Why Rome Fell (a condensed version)
- ... imposed himself on his materials and in doing so distorted the history he was attempting to record. In Jordan's opinion, the main cause of the decline was internal decay. Rome had taken the ‘known' world and held it for a very long time. He compares society to a living organism in so much that if it does not grow, it dies. While it was the Germanic tribes who eventually leveled ... frozen into a groove. One fact which stands out in my mind is that Rome was greatest before the monarchy. Once power became centralized, Rome was doomed. In reverse order, England did not become a world presence until a decentralization of the power occurred, i.e. the Parliament. The problem seems to be who takes control when a monarch dies. It is the internal struggle which uses up so many resources ...
- 10046: Themes Of The Color Purple By
- ... we are faced head-on with sexual violence. Walker wastes no time sugarcoating anything, giving us a taste of reality. Through the heartfelt, frank words of both Celie and Nettie, we are exposed to a world that seems so far away yet in actuality is not. We watch a girl's struggle through racism, sexism, and anguish from being cut off from life and family, to becoming a self-confident, happy, independent, and strong woman. Through her strife we not only perceive her inner world, but everything around her, all gathered by her intuitive sense. The Color Purple is a story with various meanings, but most of all it is all that comes from the strength and endurance of love ...
- 10047: Evil
- ... women as the essential root of evil, and she challenges them to quit claiming themselves as dominant over women, "and challenge to yourselves no sovereignty" (82). She continues that all men have come into the world through "our pain" (83), the pain of their mothers, and that men are cruel because although they are brought into the world through the pain of their mothers, yet they still consider women as inferior to men. The fault of man was greater than that of woman, therefore, why are men so opposed to being equal to ...
- 10048: Titanic
- Titanic Titanic was the largest ship in the world, built by a workforce of 17,000. The ultimate in turn-of-the-century design and technology. First-class suites ran to more than $ 55,000 in todays dollars, and when she sailed on her ... the first of a new class. She was not the largest liner ever built3., nor the most costly. The documentation of her conception, design and construction has not withstood the passage of time well. Two world wars. indifference, corporate rivalries, accident. Reglect and even late 20th century political activity have conspired to deprive historians of much that might be known about her. The story of Titanic began in 1867. The final ...
- 10049: Dave And Busters Inc
- ... over the country and they are starting to go global. Some experts say that they are expanding too quickly, with facilities operating in the U.K. and Europe. As of now people all over the world still line-up to get into these fun-filled facilities. The question is whether or not people will continue to come after the introduction phase has ended. After weighing the strengths and weaknesses it seems ... Busters produces it is vital that one visit the premises. At some point in your visit you will definitely understand why this company does so well. There is no other place like this in the world, as of now, and Dave and Busters have taken so many steps to insure this. As soon as you step out of your car you hear music, this is because there are outside speakers located ...
- 10050: Alfred Stieglitz
- ... which Stieglitz set out and demonstrated photography as an art. Their first Photo Secession exhibition was held at the National Arts Club in New York. Photo Secession shows were supported by galleries all over the world as well as Stieglitz's own gallery. All these events were reported in Stieglitz's weekly magazine Camera Work, which Stieglitz founded, edited, and published in fifty volumes from its beginning in 1903 until its ... independent magazine, Camera Work. In choosing the title Stieglitz felt that he could form a growing belief in any medium. After publishing Camera Work Stieglitz became widely recognized as an international leader in the photographic world. Stieglitz and others who were making photographs of the cultured merit at the turn of the century generally termed their work pictorial rather than artistic (Norman 45). Pictorial photography meant precisely artistic photography in their ...
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