A Look into David R. Slavitt’s “Titanic” The sinking of the Titanic was a tragedy that had an impact for the entire world. To this day‚ everyone is familiar with the event. It’s no wonder why mention of the ship would incite a certain dread in the hearts of those who lay their eyes on it. The title‚ “Titanic” (391)‚ however‚ is a mere decoy. It’s a tool used to set up the ironic tone of the poem. This is made clear through the rather blunt first line‚ “Who does not love the Titanic?” The word
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David Suzuki was born on March 24‚ 1934‚ in Vancouver‚ British Columbia. Working as a geneticist‚ broadcaster‚ and environmental activist‚ Suzuki has made an impression on people all across Canada‚ and all across the world. He works to combat global warming‚ protect endangered animals‚ and promote a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle‚ and has succeeded in inspiring many Canadians. Suzuki demonstrates leadership‚ determination‚ and boldness‚ and these are the qualities that make him an ideal
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{{pp-semi-indef}} {{Infobox writer | name = David Pelzer | image = Dave Pelzer USAF.jpg | alt = Profile view of Author Dave Pelzer‚ facing left | caption = Pelzer speaking to Airmen while visiting troops in Southwest Asia. | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|12|29}} | birth_place = [[Daly City‚ California]] | occupation = Autobiographer‚ motivational speaker | nationality = [[United States|American]] | notableworks = ’ ’A Child Called "It" ’ ’
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David Olere was more than an artist‚ in my opinion‚ he was truly a hero. He ventured to do what no one else was able to do. He dedicated his artistic career to uncover what events actually took place in the German death camps during WWII. The world is grateful to him because such gruelly and horrific depictions really teaches us to remember. The day we forgot all those unfortunate people is the day they truly die‚ and the day history shall repeat itself. In David’s “For a Crust of Bread” we see
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Hume’s Life David Hume was the son of a minor Scottish landowner. His family wanted him to become a lawyer‚ but he felt an "insurmountable resistance to everything but philosophy and learning". Mr. Hume attended Edinburgh University‚ and in 1734 he moved to a French town called La Fleche to pursue philosophy. He later returned to Britain and began his literary career. As Hume built up his reputation‚ he gained more and more political power. Hume’s Philosophy HUME’S WRITINGS In 1742‚ Hume wrote
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The paintings of Jacques-Louis David illustrate the political and historical theme of fraternity and togetherness‚ a key ideal in the French Revolution. In 1784‚ Louvre‚ Paris‚ David painted Le Serment des Horaces‚ known in English as‚ Oath of the Horatii. This historical piece was depicted a Roman legend of 7th century BC‚ which involved a battle between the Romans and a nearby town of Alba. Instead of a full-scale war‚ the three Horatii brothers were chosen by the Romans to defeat the trio of brothers
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Synthesis: Thoreau and His Influences From the infamous high school sit-in from the class of ‘01 or Gandhi’s well known salt march‚ Henry David Thoreau paved the way of passive protest with his display against the government when he wouldn’t pay taxes. Thoreau wouldn’t pay his taxes because he knew that his and everyone else’s tax payments would go to support the Mexican-American War. Henry didn’t know he would inspire some of the greatest civil activists like Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma
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Summary “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau Summary—These passages from Walden contain many of Thoreau’s key ideas. He explains that he Summary went to live at Walden Pond to experience the essentials of life and not let life pass him by while he got lost in details. In a passage on solitude‚ he describes feeling in tune with nature‚ alert to all that happens around him. Thoreau states that he left
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English Essay- David Williamsons “The Club” In the book “The Club”‚ composed by David Williamson‚ communicates information and ideas in relation to issues within a sporting society‚ in particular football. These issues include: tradition and loyalty‚ Commercialisation‚ and sexism. Williamson explores these ideas through the use of many techniques such as dialogue‚ slang‚ and colloquial. David Williamson’s “The Club” exposes the conflict that exists to Commercialism within a sporting society where
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The Appeal Abolitionist David Walker published the pamphlet‚ Appeal‚ which encouraged enslaved men and women to rebel against their white owners for their freedom. This pamphlet urged emancipation of all slaves in the United States and argued the idea of colonization. Walker’s audience in Appeal was intended for all enslaved men and women in the United States and around the world. Walker’s pamphlet Appeal caused a major controversy within slave owners and slaves but also inspired many future leaders
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