... and economic pressures had all but destroyed the country. This is where Tolkien first realized that the simple working-class and rustic lads who had volunteered for the army as soon as war had been declared, and such men as the ones who fought under him in his platoon were models for the small, unimaginative hobbits who did their duty against ... impossible odds. (Grotta 51) Some authors find it difficult to accept Tolkien's statement that none of his war experiences "directly inspired," (Grotta 52) some of the darker passages in The Lord of the Rings. " Perhaps the key to resolving this...

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... begins going to communist protests and attending informative classes about the party. Things are going smoothly for Jones until one class, a man disagrees with the teachings of the party, believing that spreading communism through force and violence is against civil liberties. The man is escorted out and where he is killed by party members. The paper the following day reads, Anthony Reachi killed because he was ... believes it was her fault that her daughter chose that path. Eventually her father enters the picture, and being a pastor gives his daughter some words of wisdom. He explains ...

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... for existence appeared meaningless, without substance, and even unnecessary, leaving the blue-collar worker atrabilious. Perhaps one of the things that most characterize the 1950's society was the strong element of conservatism and anticommunist feeling. Cars were seen as an indicator of prosperity. Highways were built to take people quickly from one place to another, bypassing small towns and helping to create central marketing areas or shopping malls. Radio ... , and backyard barbecues. Critics also believed that the growth of non-denominational churches indicated that religion was bec...

• Word Count: 1498
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... a nuclear family becomes a modified form of an extended one. Therefore, American families tend to be small and, compared with other countries, rather isolated. Moreover, marital and family roles for men and women are overlapping more and more; love is emphasized in mate selection; and divorce is granted easily. Most marriages are between people of roughly the same age, though people are free to ... great part economical but also psychological. Americans have always considered themselves individualists chosen by God. They have believed that their hard work will award them eternal life. Th...

• Word Count: 1873
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• Grade Level: High School

... Soldier's Home" is a prime example of this art of echo and indirection. Harold Krebs, the protagonist of "Soldier's Home", is a young veteran portrayed as suffering from an inability to readjust to society - Krebs suffers from returning to the familial, social, and religious "home". Moreover, the story is also about a conflicted mother-son relationship. Krebs' small-town mother cannot comprehend her son's struggles ... consequences. Besides he did not really need a girl." The repetition of "consequences" sounds too portentous for the previous problem to have been a merely casual love aff...

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... to help a future generation, my children, to make their dreams come true. By becoming highly educated, I hope to have a small part in the success of their future. Most importantly, my family has shown me the importance of an education. They have taught me to appreciate the opportunities that I possess to make something out of my life, and work hard to make myself and them proud! They are ... , know where you want to be in its end, and set small goals to get there. When you reach that small goal, move on towards the next one until you reach the end and have what you want and desire in lif...

• Word Count: 1255
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• Grade Level: High School

... - as Hitler liked to call them. However, the government was mistaken, this small amount of power was all Hitler needed to make the beginnings of the mass genocide of anyone Hitler did not see would fit into his superior race of people. Although Hitler's dynamic public speaking ability had the most effect on the German population, the superfluous propaganda helped to shove them in the right' direction. Posters, paintings, pamphlets and postcards ... a god-like creature, standing above all to protect his country. The Percentage of Jews in the University system who, according to Hitler, wer...

• Word Count: 1818
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... no official government in control of the country, Germany was in utter chaos. "A tremendous amount of political discontent existed. Many people became members of one of hundreds of new political parties wanting control of Germany" (Fest, 1974, p.132). When Adolf returned after the war, he was made a political officer for the army. Part of his job was to report information about the small political parties that had begun ... very much a humanist; he believed that he had the power to change the world through reason. The upbringing of the Nazi party, is one of the first examples of Adolf po...

• Word Count: 1990
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• Grade Level: High School

... you do it; there is no individuality. Winston bears the keenness of his mistakes, the crime of individuality and dissention. A Brave New World is a novel about the future. Huxley seems to feel that society is progressing towards a materialistic and superficial end, in which all things of real value will be squashed and people lives will depend upon small, trivial things as he expresses in his book. (Watt, Donald) A Brave ... on "talkies." which added sounds to their senses. The God (Ford), in A Brave New World, encourages production and consumption of shallow objects to compliment the s...

• Word Count: 2486
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• Grade Level: High School

... very excited about this. Everyday the whole school stands and raises the Union Jack and repeats "I love God and my country. I honour the flag, I will serve the King and cheerfully obey my parents, teachers and the laws." Whenever those words are said I still have a feeling of pride run through me when I know I follow that pledge and at the thought that we are part of the great British Empire. Yours, Amelia ... have never seen before; and who have never done them any injury." I overheard at lunchtime a very small group of girls from working-class families talking quietly about how terrib...

• Word Count: 2346
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Germany severely. Hitler had his own essentials of airborne war machines called the Luftwaffe. They had much success in the war but faults in the model used in the Battle of Britain prevented Hitler from doing as much damage to London as he had hoped. Hitler made the mistake when he used small, light, two engine powered airplanes which carried small bombs used only to quickly clear paths for ... encouraged to stay home to give birth and take care of a new generation of German soldiers. This caused for less supplies going to the front. If Hitler planned to use women, the shortage would n...

• Word Count: 2119
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School