My Brother Sam Is Dead was written by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier. ... As the war continued, Tim had to make a choice to either become a loyalist like his father, who he admired and loved, or become a rebel like his brother who he always looked up to. ... Another existing problem was the fact that Sam told his family he was going to fight against the British. ... Meeker would not have Sam fight in the war against the British since he was raised as a loyalist. ... Unfortunately, this problem was solved with two terrible tragedies, the death of Sam and his father. ...

• Word Count: 386
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Tim is the younger of the two brothers. ... Tim admires his older brother and tries to impress Sam and prove himself to him. ... The theme of My Brother Sam is Dead is don't avoid challenges. ... My opinion of the book was that it was very interesting and exciting. ... Overall, My Brother Sam is Dead is a very good book and is fun to read. ...

• Word Count: 764
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• Grade Level: High School

Sam is an American soldier in the Revolutionary War. ... For a long time Sam is sort of absent from the book. ... Then Sam's brother Tim gets a job. ... Eventually Tim loses both his father and his brother to the war. If you like a good action packed, thrilling, exciting book then I suggest you read My Brother Sam is Dead....

• Word Count: 489
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• Grade Level: High School

I walked back to my room to begin suiting up for the day ahead, hoping Sam understood the urgency of time we were dealing with. ... My heart pulsed. ... " Sam softly spoke, and caused me to come out of my nostalgic daze. I gathered all our supplies: two swivel chairs, my 270 shotgun rifle, and Sam's 410 little rifle. ... "Now Sam, I know you know this but-," I paused as I picked my words carefully. ...

• Word Count: 3199
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

But soon enough, the police discover that the man is dead. ... Hoo sued Sam Westing over the invention of the disposable paper diaper. ... Father was the childhood sweet-heart of Sam Westing's daughter, Violet. ... He is the younger brother of Theo. ... Ellen Raskin held my interest in the mystery of Mr. ...

• Word Count: 1075
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• Grade Level: High School

In 1953 Carl, his brother Jay and his other brother Clayton all formed a band that played hillbilly songs. ... Sam Phillips was skeptical at first but signed him because he felt Carl had. After Sam Phillips sold off Elvis's contract to RCA, he began to push Carl and support him more and more. ... First of all his most famous song of all "Don't Step on My Blue Suede Shoes. ... In 1977 Carl released a song tribute to the dead Elvis Presley titled "The EP Express". ...

• Word Count: 1090
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• Grade Level: High School

The sequel to The Fellowship of The Ring, called The Two Towers was my first choice for this month's assignment. ... He is thought dead but an unexpected return proves it false. ... Sam Gamgee is a friend and gardener of Frodo. ...

• Word Count: 2853
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

It is a fascinating possibility and one that, because of my background, I take a personal interest in. ... I wish to delve further into the issue and possibly find what a father provides that others cannot, as well as establishing that my original assumption based on the research I have encountered is true. There are a variety of variables that may dramatically change my findings if they are altered. ...

• Word Count: 4534
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

My name's Lenny. ... My name's Lenny. ... Donny picks up the limp dead cat. ... In "The Homecoming," this is demonstrated through the relationships of the brothers to the father but is thrown into a chaotic, unbelievable plot twist, as Uncle Sam reveals the secret of the affair with Max's wife. Sam: (in one breath) MacGregor had Jessie in the back of my cab as I drove them along. ...

• Word Count: 1923
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

He had seven brothers and five sisters. ... I had this lady here write to him and he is my brother but not the oldest Texan as I am Jake's older brother," said Larry. ... "Why, I had more friends across the west then Earp himself, but I imagine they are all dead and gone. ... "My mind was set, then and there, to return to Texas and then on to Indiana to find Mary Lou," said Larry. ... Sam finally agreed for Larry and Mary Lou to be married. ...

• Word Count: 1502
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

(Who's That Knocking at My Door, 1969), Charlie (Mean Streets, 1973), Travis (Taxi Driver, 1975), Christ (The Last Temptation of Christ, 1988), Henry (GoodFellas, 1990), Sam Bowden (Cape Fear, 1991), Sam Rothstein (Casino, 1995), Frank (Bringing Out the Dead, 1999), Amsterdam (Gangs of New York, 2002) or Teddy (Shutter Island, 2010) are just some of the characters in Scorsese's filmography whose stories of redemption constitute the central conflict of their respective narratives. ... "3 This is why violence in Scorsese's films, unlike in those of Sam Peckimpah or Sergio Leo...

• Word Count: 6941
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• Grade Level: High School

Films that I will be including in my textual analysis and evaluation of Rachel are: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (Dir. ... I will also be referring to the Prop's narrative throughout the essay to aid me with my final conclusion. ... Now making my first point relating back to the question, the female characters in the three films in which I am going to relate this to, ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Scream" and "Halloween"), all three of the main characters aren't so independent as her, they certainly do not have the responsibility level that Rachel seems to have. ... In "The Ring", we...

• Word Count: 3475
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

After the end of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a fierce war, one without fighting, however. Called the Cold War, this war was fought on the political stage instead of the battlefield. The United States and the Soviet Union never actually went to war; in fact, they were actually allies against Germany during World War II. However, after the war ended, the Soviet Union and the United States became bitter enemies again, much like they were before the war. This "cold war," as it was called, lasted until the 1990's when the Soviet Union finally fell. ...

• Word Count: 2834
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography