Essays Tagged: "endeavor"

Comparison of "Daughters of Akhenaten" (1379 - 1362 B.C.), "Dionysus in a Sailboat" (C. 540 B.C) and "Frieze In The Villa of The Mysteries" (C. 50 B.C.) - Roman, Egyptian

finally Frieze In The Villa of The Mysteries (C. 50 B.C.) from the Roman period.Yet before one can endeavor into exploring these works, it is essential to know the characteristics of the periods from ...

(6 pages) 110 0 3.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Art Essays

Walt Whitman's view of the Civil War

epresents this ideal from start to finish. From the war's first battle in 1861 when Whitman saw the endeavor as a chance for the North to put to rest all of the turmoil the South created, to the see-s ...

(3 pages) 142 0 4.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Sponsorship Fundraising

ve had the opportunity to explore many new and exciting experiences. None, more so, than my current endeavor, the design and construction of a formula style racecar. This project involves not only des ...

(4 pages) 67 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Engineering > Mechanical Engineering

Running Head: Euthanasia. Defines Euthanasia and assisted suicide

,' the second perspective will favor antieuthanasia, or the 'right to live'. Each perspective shall endeavor to clarify the legal, moral and ethical ramifications or aspects of euthanasia.Thesis State ...

(7 pages) 881 7 4.2 Dec/1995

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Examples of Genocide. Speaks of The Catholics in Northern Irland, the Armenians, and the extermination of the newly born female infants in China

chwitz, described a single moment in history where these kinds of acts were invoked. This appalling endeavor is known as genocide which is the deliberate destruction of a national, racial or a religio ...

(3 pages) 63 0 3.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

Transitions of Reptiles to Mammals

ere did they come from? These are the kinds of questions that ledme to my subject of choice. I will endeavor to provide examples, using specifictransitional fossils, to show that mammals have evolved ...

(10 pages) 105 2 4.1 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Archaeology

The characterization of Piggy in the novel Lord of the Flies

lies, one must understand Piggy, his adult characteristics, and several goals.Throughout the entire endeavor on the island Piggy is seen as an outcast of society. No one wants him around, and no one s ... s as, "My specs!"(71). Since his specs seem to be a symbol of the power of science and intellectual endeavors in civilization it is no wonder why he would not want to protect them as much as he does.I ...

(4 pages) 76 0 3.3 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark"

ymbolism and destructive irony. It is the story of a cerebral scientist's imprudent and superficial endeavor, and the all too trusting wife that had faith in him. This short story provides us with a m ...

(3 pages) 135 0 4.3 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

What would Aristotle have thought about a state lottery? This essay uses Aristotle's views on justice to evaluate the morality of a state lottery.

to the poor in that since they are poor they should not be throwing away money to such a high-risk endeavor. It would be beneficial to the rich in that a large portion of the tax burden would be push ...

(3 pages) 77 1 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

The road to presidency of our 8th president Martin Van Buren.

r nation from the depths of destruction after the civil war, and now Martin Van Buren undertook the endeavor of maintaining the stability of our national situation. It is truly awe inspiring to think ...

(5 pages) 36 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Personal Goals I Wish To Achieve.

cation associated with success. It seemed as though anything and everything was going to delay this endeavor. I went through two, yes two admissions counselors before I even stepped foot on campus. Th ... rgraduate degree I will achieve the ability to focus on more pertinent issues relating to my future endeavors. One endeavor being, I would like to own and operate my own business. I believe to have a ...

(3 pages) 302 1 3.7 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

About Ludmilla Alexyeva: Coming of age During the Soviet Thaw.

an inevitable by-product of Stalinist modernization. The effects of this modernization provoked her endeavor to change the Socialist society of Communist Russia.At a young age Alexeyeva was a devout c ...

(6 pages) 157 6 4.6 Sep/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

"Slaughter House Five" by Kurt Vonnegut.

ls by Kilgore Trout and the main character, Billy Pilgrim. Vonnegut wrote Slaughterhouse-Five in an endeavor to create "a masterpiece or at least make me a lot of money". However, the novel more succe ...

(3 pages) 46 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Book review of the life of Perugino..in Giorgio Vasari's Life of the artists translated by George Bull

ting in the same vein. Vasari's writing at length on the subject gives one the impression that hard endeavor was something he vigorously approved of.Vasari was a prolific artist himself and therefore ...

(5 pages) 38 0 4.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Art Essays

Analysis of peter blau's exchange theory

How Blau?s Exchange Theory is Applied to Both Levels of Sociological TheoryThe endeavor of shifting a micro-sociological theory into the realm of a macro-sociological view of soci ...

(7 pages) 75 0 3.3 Jan/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

History of the Panama Canal

ga canal system across the Isthmus. This project was to take place inan area now called Panama. The endeavor was filled with controversy.Though the canal itself was not built until the early 1900's ev ...

(4 pages) 65 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

How did Odysseus display the characteristics of a hero in the The Odyssey?

god or goddess. Superhuman characteristics and exceptional feats of bravery, strength, and military endeavor frequently display a hero, so the term "hero" means anyone displaying exceptional traits. A ...

(3 pages) 48 0 4.2 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Mary Louise Pratt's "Art's of the Contact Zone"

r..." Using this idea of the contact zone puts Jacobs' efforts in a new light. Jacobs undertook her endeavor with the understanding she was coming form an inferior position and trying to gain the resp ...

(4 pages) 56 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

A letter written to Anigone from Ismene trying to talk her out of burying their brother

r intention to bury Polynices. When you came to me and requested that I assist you in this criminal endeavor I was flabbergasted that you would even think to defy King Creon. In my opinion it is a foo ...

(1 pages) 19 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Academic Honors and Extracurricular Achievements for college application

I have always prided myself as being hard working, responsible, and committed to every endeavor I pursue. Over the past four years I have made the honor roll at my high school (by maintai ...

(1 pages) 43 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education