Essays Tagged: "calmness"

How Dangerous are Drugs and What can we do about the drug problem?

sible, or at least dying of anoverdose, thus making it seem safe. The high is described as a rush ofcalmness and relaxation. People under the influence feel relaxed and as iftheir problems are gone. T ... may limit the chance of lung cancer. Yet is this drug safe? No. Theshort term effects, besides the calmness are the following: temporary memoryloss, rapid heart beat, and dizziness. Thelong term effe ...

(4 pages) 321 3 3.8 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

~Modelling: in Canada~ This essay explains my opinion about modelling and how it has changed me. I've included wages earned (usually). The task was to explain how it was essential to my life

t of the camera I release all the pressure and stress in a positive way, I relax and find peace and calmness which will eventually help me to communicate to a greater degree with others. Even though, ...

(2 pages) 33 0 3.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

The Character of Marvin Shipley in the Novel Stone Angel

is a peaceful man who doesn't like arguing or arguments. "Marvin hates it is to be alarmed, upset. Calmness is necessary to him. He has a monolithic calm." (Laurence, pg. 32) As you can see from this ...

(3 pages) 22 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

David - Baroque vs Renaissance

ention was the facial features. As you study the face of Michelangelo's "David" there is a sense of calmness to it. There is little or no emotion depicted in his face whatsoever. Here is a man, ready ...

(4 pages) 159 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art

Being different separates us from others and gives us our individuality. We say to people that it is better to be different but, is it really?

ed by the story of Frankenstein, where a monster, enters into a peaceful community and disrupts the calmness. But this director, Ted Burton, manipulates the horror genre and on many occasions makes th ...

(3 pages) 47 1 3.7 Jul/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Prisoners of War - Chapter 23

d. "Of course not, she was just security, which I apparently needed that day." Tim's face went from calmness to surprise then to anger as he shot up in his seat and bolted for the door.I smiled seeing ...

(11 pages) 22 0 4.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

The Outcasts of Poker Flat

te" through the end of his life.John Oakhurst is a "calm, handsome" gambler. He was famous from his calmness in the city. Unfortunately, he and couple people got kicked out of the city because they we ...

(3 pages) 16 0 0.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

A letter to Bigger Thomas from The Native Son, by Wright.

r head off so she would be able to fit in the furans? Even thou you handled the situation with much calmness, but you still ended up killing your girlfriend Bessie. That is when I realized you are a c ...

(2 pages) 28 0 3.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

The role and influence of Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's novel TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Depression. In a time of widespread poverty, Atticus is relatively well off, however because of his calmness, wisdom and behaviour, he is respected by everyone, even the very poor. He functions as the ...

(3 pages) 17 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Backyard Paradise

world. I have learned that the transition between nature and civilization is the difference between calmness and calamity. My backyard is the conduit of this peaceful change. As I enter it, I am no lo ...

(4 pages) 121 2 4.8 Mar/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays

What Adolescence is all about

a cute kid that everybody seemed to adore, and the next day your skin and body are changing and the calmness you felt is gone. The trusting is about knowing who they were, and how people see them. An ...

(10 pages) 181 0 1.0 May/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

A reflection on Henry Wadsworth's poem, "Rain in Summer"

has a mysterious power to soothe even the sickliest souls as it twists and turns. It brings certain calmness and people are grateful.Children run outside almost as if to greet the incoming rain. And n ...

(2 pages) 12 0 4.0 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Monet's Waterlilies.

s in this piece bring me a feeling of happiness. The Bridge over the Water-lily Pond has a sense of calmness and tranquility. There exists such expression and emotions from the impasto in this piece a ... ver the Water-lily Pond (1905) gives you a place where you would want to be alone. It gives you the calmness that you perhaps might be looking for in your life. It is not just any ordinary landscape i ...

(3 pages) 89 0 4.2 Sep/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art

Explication of "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."

arriage stopping by woods on a snowy night. Just the title of this poem gives the reader a sense of calmness that comes with the image of a snowy evening in the woods. Frost could have used a differen ...

(6 pages) 53 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

In the Name of Salome: Mother and Daughter Forever. Themes found in "In the Name of Salome" by Julia Alvarez.

e Dominican Republic. Throughout her life, Salome describes the chaotic days of rebellions and the calmness of transitory peace between political powers. The book trails the history of the Dominican ...

(4 pages) 26 0 5.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Apollo and Daphne" painting

the Renaissance. In his works you can notice classical influences. "...his female portraits exhibit calmness and a meticulous attention to detail of fashion as was the norm in the late 15th century po ...

(5 pages) 68 0 4.5 Mar/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art

Analysis of "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold

he beginning, he starts out calmly and peacefulness, "the sea is calm to-night," but the feeling of calmness quickly turn to bitterness and sadness, "the eternal note of sadness in."The main theme in ...

(2 pages) 119 1 3.7 Jun/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Mtif Of Trees In Toni Morrison's Beloved

Nature often times represent a unique calmness. Toni Morrison doesn't make any exceptions to this idea. In her novel Beloved, Toni Morriso ... sing the novel's characters to convey her message, Morrison herself displays and shows the good and calmness that trees represent in the tree imagery in her narration. Perhaps Toni Morrison uses trees ... ey go, you go. You will be where you want to be when they are gone'" (112). Nature brings a certain calmness to life and the characters' references to trees support this idea. While Morrison relies on ...

(8 pages) 1847 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Apart From America-Descriptive Essay

scent only fishermen and ocean lovers could appreciate.Wychmere Harbor was always busy despite the calmness it reflected. Fishermen in twos or threes would be dragging nets on long poles swung out on ...

(1 pages) 1049 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Love Is Like.....

these waves can be neither seen nor felt, but the observer without question captures the beauty and calmness that comes with its presence. In such a manner, one may also feel a sense of serenity when ...

(3 pages) 902 0 0.0 Dec/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers