Prompt: “In Hamlet a character who appears briefly, or does not appear at all. Is a significant presence. Write an essay in which you show how such a character functions in the work. You may wish to discuss how the character affects action, theme, or development of other characters. (select: King Hamlet’s ghost or Fortinbras) […]

A girl sits in class. It is only second period, but her mind is lost in a fathomless sea of boundless boredom. Slowly, like a clock’s hand falls gradually from twelve to six, she sinks into its gray and ominous waters. Once it traps her in its clutches, there will be no escaping from its […]

Happiness is an important role in life. What would you do if everyone lived in fear and could not express their ideas? It would not be a good society. In the book Fahrenheit 451, the government has banned reading. It is against the law. Montag is a firefighter. The firefighters burn people’s houses who have […]

The early 19th century was a period of drastic economic, cultural, and social change in America. This Market Revolution was an expansion of infrastructure, financial institutions, and westward expansion enabled by the new technology, such as the steam engine and cotton gin. With these changes came moral questions about the American identity and the future […]

The Outsiders movie conveyed the same emotions as the book even though it left out portions. The similarities in the book and the movie are massive. But the differences are greater. In the book and the movie, the quote “stay gold” was perfectly placed. For example, Pony falls into a depression after Johnny dies and […]

A host of issues plagued England before, after, and during Elizabeth’s reign. Even before Elizabeth was crowned, there was strong tension between the Protestant and Catholic religious groups in England. Since Henry VIII split with Rome and created the Church of England, effectively kickstarting the Reformation in England, the national religion had gone back and […]

Purpose: To produce exactly 2.00 grams of barium carbonate (solid) by means of a double replacement reaction. Background:Throughout this lab many dangerous chemicals were used, all of which needed to be handled with caution. As for the reactants barium nitrate is a strong oxidizer and extremely flammable. Proper eye protection was required because it can […]

A study conducted by Stanford University found that students in middle to high income school districts receive on average three hours of homework every night (Parker). After an extensive day brimming with classes who would yearn to go home and immediately undertake this additional burden of homework? Unfortunately for most students, this is precisely what […]

“Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity, because with an obsession you keep coming back and back and back to the same question and never get an answer.” -Norman Mailer Obsession is a tragic idea possessed by many that gives an implication of existing feelings that are so strong to a point where they […]

The first time I met Lisa was back during my in 8th grade year in middle school. We were both at her school for Science Night. It was hard to pick out which long dark-chocolate hair girl she was. She looked the same as all the other girls with that type of hairstyle, but there […]

“Mountains don’t kill people, they just sit there.” – Ed Viesturs. Everest the tallest mountain in the world, many people dare to climb it. It is 29,000 ft into the air and yet people still do. Everest is related to life because it makes you stronger, make you change how you think, see the world […]

Popular Culture, or the Presidential Election? Popular culture is everywhere and inescapable. Every aspect of life is saturated with popular culture. Whether it is sports, music, or television, popular culture is deeply embedded in what we do. It determines what sports to play, what music to listen to, and what TV shows to watch. Popular […]

Some of the most important jobs in our country, in our society, are the ones that are related to the medical field. There are trained professionals who specialize in specific areas of our health that the everyday man is not knowledgeable in. Without these doctors, nurses, and surgeons, our health as a nation would be […]

The American Dream evokes images of the classic middle class family in the midst of suburbia with a car in their driveway and a hearty dinner on the table. Their white picket fence graces the green grass of their freshly mowed lawn, as their kids throw the football around. Yet the American Dream means so […]

Hard work is the great deal of effort or endurance an individual should have if they want to be successful in anything they do. Many of us get the wrong idea of hard work and being able to feel that pay off. Many mistaken hard work as putting some effort and expecting more effort back. […]

I think that “Monet’s Waterlilies,” by Robert Hayden, is a very profound and contemplative poem. In this piece, he demonstrates metaphor, in the line, “the seen, the known/dissolve in iridescence, become/illusive flesh of light/;” simile, when he says, “the eye like the eye of faith believes;” and personification, when he says “…news from Selma and […]

What a person does is more important than what a person thinks . Why ? Because I believe anybody can think about doing stuff but they really won’t do it. I believe it’s important what a person does because anybody can think about being a president but only few people take the first of trying […]

Sex trafficking is an epidemic that most people turn a blind eye to, pointing their fingers at third world countries where women and children are still highly objectified. What many people don’t realize is that trafficking is local and thriving Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses that is known for it’s food carts, Saturday Markets, […]

General Zaroff Literary Analysis Richard Cornell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” features General Zaroff, the antagonist. He is a man whom is cunning, intelligent, and has an attractive personality in which lures each unknowing ship wrecker into the ultimate game of survival. General Zaroff creates this game out of his own boredom; he has […]

A few weeks before school starts each year I eagerly travel to the local Staples to purchase school supplies. I pick out my pens, pencils, notebooks, and most importantly, my 3 ring binders. These binders always come with a neat, professional look that makes me feel important. As I stand in the checkout line I […]

William Shakespeare is nothing less of a great mystery. Plaguing the minds of scholars all around. He is the man best known for his plays, poems and sonnets. He was one of the most famous men of his time and yet we have little to no record at all about him. With not even enough […]

Frank Balistreri started teaching at Arrowhead 37 years ago in 1977. “I started teaching at Arrowhead in 1977, and it was way different. There were about 1,300 students here…and the crazy thing about that was I knew almost every student’s name” says retired English teacher Frank Balistreri. Balistrari says In the 1970’s most students lived […]

BRAZILIAN CULINARY FOR DUMMIES Table of Contents: Assistance Page……………………………………2 South Cuisine………………………………………..4 Southeast Cuisine…………………………………. 6 Midwest Cuisine…………………………………….8 Northeast Cuisine……………………………….. 10 North Cuisine………………………………………12 For Take Out or Delivery?……………………..14 Glossary……………………………………………..15 Citations/References. ….. ….. ….. ….. …… ….. .20 Learning about Brazil: Here is a chart, followed by a map of Brazil, that will assist you during the reading: […]

In 1524, in response to heavy taxes and several crop failures that threatened starvation, as well as resentment over the medieval feudal system, a peasant revolt began in Stulinghen, in the German states. The revolt quickly gained support from poor townspeople and artisans as well as serfs, including two well-known Protestant leaders, Thomas Muntzer and […]

The nuclear energy debate has persisted for decades. Those who strongly oppose it argue that its benefits, such as carbon-free emissions and low fuel costs, are almost irrelevant when the risk posed by radioactive waste and reactor meltdowns are factored in. The problem revolves around how little waste storage is prioritized in the planning stages […]

Fourteen years ago, our understanding of the Universe’s life was entirely different. Scientists believed that the Universe was born in the Big Bang, a massive explosion from which the Universe sprung, rapidly growing from a microscopic size to being light years across. The material formed stars, planets, and galaxies, and would either continue to expand […]

There is a disease running rapidly in high schools throughout the country. Older high school students are the victims of this disease. It affects students of all backgrounds and has probably affected someone in your family. Some of the results of this disease are no motivation to go to school, ditching classes, failing tests, and […]

One in every eight people have a phobia. Chances are you know at least one person who has a phobia, if you don’t have one yourself. Some Phobias are more sophisticated than others. This means that they are harder to develop but may have a more damaging effect to someone’s mental health. Simpler Phobias are […]

Throughout history, many groups of people have been oppressed and mistreated. These minorities, who fought for equality and acceptance for themselves, have been severely underrepresented in American literature. Finding accurate minority representation in literature is still a challenge, and it is important that these groups of people are more fully culturally included. Minority representation in […]