… caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. Fear can be caused by a variety of things. However, fear is not always caused by solid danger, that is, it is possible to provoke fear in a person through other methods than through putting…

… C.A.496-406B.C. In this play, Oedipus is a great example of Sophocles’ belief that fate will control a man’s life no matter how much free will exists. Oedipus is a man of unflagging determination and perseverance, but one who must learn through the…

… the many works of famed and prolific writers, evidence can be found supporting the fact that, for some reason or another, characters often hide who they are with some sort of mask. Jack Merridew from Lord of the Flies, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,…

… is the closest that the world has ever come, and hopefully ever will come to nuclear war. It took place in the midst of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR. During this time, the United States had stationed missiles in Turkey, very…

… stories written from 1380, depict many short stories of various pilgrims who make their journey to Canterbury to the shrine of Thomas Becket. Among the various pilgrims featured in the Canterbury Tales, the Pardoner is one of the most fully realized …

… C. Vogt February 12, 2001 Equiano’s Boyhood in Africa Olaudah Equiano’s early childhood experiences took place mainly in Africa before he was sold into slavery. He lived in the fertile province of Ebo, within the Kingdom of Benin. He grew up far…

… to die tomorrow and had only one phone call to make, who would you call and what would you say? Why are you waiting?” At the time, family and friends told me this happened for a reason. They told me he was called to a better place. I never told him…

… year a student from my high school was killed in a drunk driving accident. As shocking as the death was for many students, people still continued to drive while intoxicated. This year two of my close friends received DUI's and numerous…

… person refuses to eat. It occurs chiefly among adolescent girls and young women. The word anorexia means without appetite, but anorexics may be extremely hungry most of the time. They avoid food for psychological reasons. Some anorexics experience…

… that the Western Civilization produced, has been the subject of various analysis, interpretations and reevaluations of the various causes that led to it. Initially, the guilt was placed upon Germany and its allies. Eventually, historical analysis conduct…