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The Platypus and Evolution
The duck-billed platypus is a unique animal that can help us understand the evolutionary link between reptiles and mammals.
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Newts, and Their Value in Medical and Environmental Fields
Research on newts, semi aquatic amphibians, is becoming increasingly important in both the medical and environmental fields.
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Comparison and Contrast of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman
An essay comparing and contrasting the styles and backgrounds of prolific American poets Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman.
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Common Themes and Goals of Whitman, Williams, and Ginsberg
A discussion on the common themes and goals of Walt Whitman, William Carlos Williams, and Allen Ginsberg, who all sought to make poetry more accessible to the average person.
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Close Reading of “Landscape with the Fall of Icarus”
A close reading of the poem "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" by William Carlos Williams, based on the painting by Pieter Brueghel.
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Discussion on "Social Learning in a High Risk Environment"
A look into social learning in fish and how the research leading to a better understanding animal behavior could benefit human lives.
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Review of Dante's Inferno
By mixing religion, mythology, politics, & history, Dante creates an all-encompassing work while exploring many "firsts" including subject matter, themes, and language.
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Analysis of David Lynch’s "Mulholland Drive"
An analysis of David Lynch's film, "Mulholland Drive", with an attempt to explain the characters, the blue box, and the end of the movie.
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The Natural History of the Common Seahorse, Hippocampus kuda
A comprehensive natural history of Hippocampus kuda including a physical description, systematics and paleontology, geographical and ecological distribution, habits, sensory modalities, and more.
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Critique of O'Brien et al.'s African Tigerfish Paper in Regards to McMillan’s Suggestions
A critique of a scientific article based on McMillan's guidelines for how to structure scientific writing.
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The Fossil Record and Evolution
A look at how we can use fossils to find out what life looked like in the past, to estimate how long ago certain species existed, and even to depict how animals, such as amphibians, evolved from fish.
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Domestication of the Horse in Eurasia
Genetic models, bone tools, damaged horse teeth, refined bone structures, and pottery with animal fat residue provide evidence for the Botai people in Eurasia as the first to domesticate horses.
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Dating of the Shroud of Turin
An analysis of the history of the Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus, and an explanation as to why it should not be dated again.
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Obama's Divided Inheritance and Sense of Belonging in "Dreams from My Father"
An analysis of Barack Obama's early life as described in "Dreams from My Father", specifically focusing on the struggle of being of mixed race.
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Ancient Ice Man's Last Meal
Analysis of techniques used to determine the famous ancient Ice Man's last meal.
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Einstein vs. Wilson on Science and Religion
Analysis of E.O. Wilson's in Consilience and Albert Einstein's in Out of My Later Years views on the science and religion debate and their predictions for the future.
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The Combination of Opposing Views on Women in "The Handmaid’s Tale"
An analysis of the juxtaposition of opposing views on women's rights in "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. Specifically, how the opposing views are twisted and combined into a dystopian world.
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Analysis of Gender Roles in Berger's "Ways of Seeing"
An analysis on the way society values both genders in relation to art, as described in John Berger's "Ways of Seeing".
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Einstein's Views on Science and Religion
An analysis of Albert Einstein's views on the relationship between science and religion.
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Martin Luther King Jr., A Peaceful, Revolutionary Leader
An analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s revolutionary, peaceful philosophies and nonviolent tactics, specifically from his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail".
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Camus' Parody on Religious Extremists
An analysis of "The Stranger" by Albert Camus and the parallels between the characters in the novel and religious extremists in society today.
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Mill and Marx's Differing Views on Liberty and Tyranny
An analysis of J. S. Mill and Karl Marx's political philosophies, focused on the implications for personal liberty and potential government tyranny.
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Marx's Influence in America
An analysis of Marx's Communist Manifesto and how it is applied in America today.
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Division of Labor in America
An analysis on Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations"; specifically his claim that the division of labor increases efficiency, as well as how that has played out in the Industrial Revolution and today.
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Contrasting Views on Democracy of Tocqueville and Jefferson
An analysis of Thomas Jefferson and Alexis de Tocqueville's views on democracy, along with a look into how Tocqueville's ideas apply today.
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Imagery in Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream"
Have you studied the "I Have a Dream" speech in full? Read on for an analysis of the imagery used in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech ("I Have a Dream") and why it was so effective.
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The Similarities Between Socrates and Jesus Christ
An analysis of the similarities between the deaths of Socrates and Jesus Christ.
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Passage Analysis of Catherine's Obsession with Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights
Analysis of a passage from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. In this passage, Catherine is very ill and desperately looking out of her window for Heathcliff while her servant, Nelly, tries to comfort her.
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Slave Women Suffered More
An analysis of Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and William Faulkner's "The Bear" in his collection of stories, "Go Down, Moses". I have explored their similar views on the treatment of slave women and the assertion that slave women suffered more than slave men.
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Analysis of W.E.B. Du Bois' "Double Consciousness and the Veil"
An analysis of the struggle for equality and inner turmoil among African Americans as described by W.E.B. Du Bois in "The Souls of Black Folk: Double Consciousness and the Veil."
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Subjectivity of the Mind
I have compared and contrasted the views on the subject of mind through the writing of three experts: Rene Descartes, Sigmund Freud, and Gerald Edelman. While they all have very different theories, the common conclusion is that the mind is a subjective entity.
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Analysis of "The Wild Swans at Coole" by William Butler Yeats
My analysis of tone in W. B. Yeats' poem, "The Wild Swans at Coole". Also, a look at the fleeting nature of time and happiness, as well as their contribution to a feeling of melancholy.
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"Theme for English B" by Langston Hughes Analysis
This article contains my brief analysis and personal reaction to Langston Hughes' "Theme for English B." The focus includes diversity, perspective, and truth.
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Analysis of "Into My Own" by Robert Frost
Love Robert Frost? Read on for an analysis of Robert Frost's "Into My Own" as well as an exploration of how it applies to my personal life and the life of other young adults.
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My Evolving View on Evolution
An exploration of the differing views of evolution and the never ending struggle between religion and science.
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Galileo vs. Darwin and Wallace
I have examined, compared, and contrasted the different tactics which Galileo and Darwin/Wallace use to convince the public to believe their new scientific discoveries over the religious teachings. Galileo wrote to the Grand Duchess Christina about the Copernican heliocentric theory, while...
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The Origin of Language
My thoughts on an essay claiming that bipedalism was the first step toward a complex language system in humans. I also explore similarities between other species today and our human ancestors, as well as the possibilities for the future.
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Origin of the Infinite Universe
An exploration of society's understanding of "infinity" as it pertains to the origin of the universe. Both scientific and religiously based options are also considered.
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Competition in "The Odyssey" and Today
An analysis of competition in the Odyssey and how it compares to competition today.
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Analysis of "The Snow Arrives After Long Silence" by Nancy Willard
If you're anything like me, you love Nancy Willard's poetry. This article is an explication of the poem "The Snow Arrives After Long Silence" by Nancy Willard. I analyze the natural imagery and how it relates to the speaker and society in general.
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Hamlet Is Not a Tragic Hero
A literary analysis of why Shakespeare’s Hamlet was no tragic hero. Read on to understand Hamlet’s moral corruption and where it leads him.
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Bokononism's Truth and Lies in Cat's Cradle
An exploration of the purpose of truth and lies in Kurt Vonnegut's novel, "Cat's Cradle" as they pertain to the made-up religion of Bokononism. The analysis is also relatable to the role of modern day religion and government in the lives of citizens.
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Power and Control in Future Societies
Based on short stories from Kurt Vonnegut's "Welcome to the Monkey House", I have come to several conclusions relating to power and control in future societies.
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"If You Knew Just Who Was Watching"
After reading the poem "One Morning" by Eamon Grennan, I was inspired to write a poetic response in the same style.
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Response to John Steinbeck quote from "East of Eden"
My life philosophy, based on a John Steinbeck quote from "East of Eden". Take chances, seize opportunities, pursue knowledge, cherish happiness, and never regret.