Biographies Essays and Term Papers

young to notice the racism around him. He didn't understand that in this world, people were judged by the color of their skin. He couldn't speak out about it; he couldn't voice his opinions, or come up with possible solutions because he was too young.…

inspired by historical events, sociological influences, and the family history of the author, Pat Barker. Bringing real life poets and their experiences together with a fictional plot surrounding the Great War, Barker was able to produce a novel…

being one of these evils, has caused the pain and suffering of others for many centuries. Some examples of this include the Holocaust and slavery in the United States. In the book "To Kill a Mockingbird", by Harper Lee racism was the cause of…

destruction - all the essentials needed to satisfy the archaic human attributes. Somehow though honor and wisdom find their way into this story. Echoes of the Great Song by David Gemmell is a fantasy tale filled with excitement and at the same time…

of the late twentieth century, was the symbol of radical egalitarianism and the war against social injustice. Gunned down in the jungles of southeastern Bolivia in 1967, his death is surrounded by questions that remain unanswered. Jorge G.…

his creation of monsters and interesting non-existing creatures. He lived and worked in Hetrogenbosch his hometown in which the people knew him for his creation of weird curiosities. His grandfather and father were both painters and had both painted…

Who Lives and Dies in an Hour "The Story of an Hour," is a short story written by Kate Chopin openly reveals a woman's true feelings who ended up trapping herself in a marriage. In the 1890's, women were shackled to their husbands and the only means…

Ithaca, New York where his father taught agriculture. When he was quite young the family moved to Henning, Tennessee, where Alex grew up hearing stories of his ancestors from his grandmother. Surprisingly, Alex did not do well in school or in college…

creator behind the theory of "The Absurd"(Hikaru), is a man of unique views. Being raised in a time of controversy and new ideas, Camus quickly was wrapped up by secular views. Camus' belief states that human life has no meaning because in the end…

was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. She changed her name to Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was dedicated to taking care of the poor and helping the needy and She devoted her life to taking care of the sick and anyone who needed love. Through her compassion and…