... a poem he wrote nearly 30 years later entitled "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry". In this poem the act of crossing suggested a passage from life to death and back to life, and the passage from poet to reader via the medium (transportation) of poetry. Another of Whitman's favorite childhood experiences ... a theme of unity and the democracy that runs the country (grass grows everywhere and links everyone's yards together as a whole), and a symbol of death or mortality (grass grows from the ground fertilized by the dead soldiers of the Civil War). Another section involved a shy woman, the 29th bat...

• Word Count: 1470
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... at a department stores for example, all of the trinkets and expensive stuffs seemed to be calling out her name in a resounding voice. She is easily embarrassed by her style and kind of clothing because it does not measure to those of the girls that worked in the department stores. Also, after ... Hopalong Cassidy," which Gatsby's father shared with Nick at the demise of Gatsby. Gatsby wanted to improve himself through reading and education. Gatsby's father is proud of his son's academic aspirations and lauded the successes his life. Only after two weeks in St. Olaf College in Minnesota, G...

• Word Count: 7760
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... dormant commission, he was to succeed Clinton in the event of Clinton's death or resignation. In August 1779, Clinton requested to resign, recommending Cornwallis. Clinton's request made the dormant commission all the more significant, but it was not to be, as Clinton remained in command. They met again at Charleston, Virginia ... Burgoyne endured a major setback just prior to reaching Fort Edward that the Americans used to gain a significant propaganda advantage during the war. The death of Jane McRae became the substance of legend depicting British brutality. Jane McRae was the fiancé...

• Word Count: 10342
• Approx Pages: 41
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate