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I am a senior at Arapahoe High School. I love English and enjoy reading and writing in my spare time. I also love playing my violin, helping kids, dancing and cooking. Someday, I would like to become a teacher or child's rights advocate lawyer.

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Arts & Humanities > American Literature The American dream and the Great Gatsby: 3 of 9
According to American poet Archibald McLeish, "There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the American Dream" ("Archibald"). Like McLeish, Identity search authors expose what the American dream means to our current society. In Of Mic... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Character analysis: Christopher McCandless & Alexander Supertramp from "Into the Wild": 2 of 6
In the spring of 1992, Chris McCandless embarked on a snowy trail into the Alaskan wilderness in solitude, never to be located again. At the age of twenty-two, Chris wanted to "clinch a thirst for adventure," his life was about "taking risks, experiencing nature and discovering ultimate freedom." Chris McCandless' character ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is competition in school helpful or harmful to the students?: 32 of 94
"Too much of a good thing is still too much" is an apt description of the effects an academically competitive atmosphere has on students. A small amount of competition gives students external motivation to attain excellence. However, an excessively competitive atmosphere can be deleterious to students because it deters stude... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Literary analysis: Beowulf: 7 of 19
Arm can be defined as "power, might, strength, authority" ("Arm"). However, it can also be defined as "a weapon" or "to provide whatever will add strength, force, or security" ("Arm"). The epic poem Beowulf explores several interpretations of arms by tracing this motif and juxtaposing it against the motif of swords, to revea... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Napoleon Bonaparte: 2 of 5
Napoleon improved public education in France by creating new schools and improving education standards. Napoleon fostered friendly relations between France and the Catholic Church, as well as other religions. He also instituted the Code Napoleon that guarantees citizen's rights. He created an extensive public works system to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Sudan: Struggle for peace: 7 of 13
Over the past few decades there has been a great deal of political unrest, genocide and civil warfare in "the land of the blacks" or Sudan. Over 70,00 people have been killed since 2003 because of the conflict in Sudan. Danfur, the western region of Sudan has been struck very hard with a civil war against the Arab Muslims an... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Character study for Jane Austen's 'Emma': 3 of 5
In the Victorian era, "women were expected to be weak and helpless, a fragile delicate flower incapable of making decisions beyond selecting the menu and ensuring her many children were taught moral values. A gentlewoman ensured that the home was a place of comfort for her husband and family from the stresses of Industrial B... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) The importance of dance: 40 of 60
My Pointe You may be wondering why there is an "e" on the end of "point." That "e" is not a mistake. "Pointe" is a classical ballet term referring to an advanced technique where ballerinas dance on the tips of their toes in special shoes stuffed with burlap called "pointe shoes." This graceful art form portrays the emotions ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Plot summary: Emma, by Jane Austen: 4 of 6
In the nineteenth century, social class distinctions determined many aspects of a person's life, including their role in society, as well as their personal life. Harriet, Emma's friend, is a destitute girl of unknown parentage, thus placing her among the bottom social classes. In Emma, author Jane Austen uses Harriet's pursu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Purpose: 38 of 56
Squeezing into leotards, hair ties, legwarmers, Ribbons and bows, chiffon skirts, neat buns, Stretching, leaping, jumping, dancing to the beat, Warming up, cooling down, music flowing through my feet, At the barre, first position, tendus, plies, Frappes and echappes. Fifith position, eleves, Releves, sousous, pique turns En ... More..