… Bailey's life is a tragedy updated for the 1990s. At age 11, his father dies in a car accident, leaving him orphaned and at the mercy of abusive, alcoholic, no good Uncle Mark. To escape further beatings, Nathan steals Mark's car and is sentenced…

… how a game is conducted. Whether it is as small as a board game or as big as a national hockey game, rules must exist in order to sustain order and fairness. Likewise, in every society, the concept of rules must also exist, which is displayed…

… 5 college buddies, who went their separate ways after college. Shaft played by Keith is married to Lili who is played by Linh. Tony who is played by Colin is going out with Lauren played by Fern, and Kenny, Tony’s brother, played by Lam who proceeds…

… by John Hersey. I chose this book because I have a strong interest in Japanese and wartime events. I first came across this book in Collection 18 of my American Literature book. This Collection, titled "The Wages of War," features the first chapter…

… a stage. The beauty of this life lies in the hour of peace--that of sweet slumber. William Shakespeare observes, "we are such stuff/ As dreams are made on, and our little life/ Is rounded with a sleep" (4.1.156-158). This implication serves to…

… Maintenance, Phaedrus thought of a very clever way to make students work for themselves and not just for a good grade. He wanted students to attend college because they were interested in learning and not just because they needed a degree. Phaedrus…

… story of the notorious Salem witch trials. During this mayhem the people of this small village are faced with false accusations, lies, and sins commited either for the survival of their own lives or to harm others. In a crisis such as this where all…

… tells the story of Alex, a young boy who is violent and evil. This novel addresses many psychological issues, most of which are very easy to point out. However, there are some that are not as significant, but still provide thought-provoking additions…

… every Greek lived for. The aim was for immortality through fame. This fame could only be earned three was, one excellence by fighting or words. Second, time through honor or respect and Avoidance of shame. We are going to compare how Oedipus, Lysistr…

… to Athens; they live by a code, which prevents them from doing any wrong. Having respect of the law and the authorities for which they bring carries this out. Their beliefs enable them to follow ones heart were as not relying upon tricky management.…