English-language films

Hijab, is it another word for oppression? In the fifteen hundred years of existence this norm in the religion has ignited dispute that has still not been resolved all over the world. According to BBC news Hijab has been banned in countries like France, Netherlands, Syria, Belgium and Spain. As they believe that wearing Hijab is domineering and degrading towards women. I strongly believe that banning the Hijab is a desecration of one’s religious beliefs and freedom; it is also an object of controversy

Henry David Thoreau once said, “The savage man is never quite eradicated.” Clearly, he is implying that in every person there is savageness. Therefore, under the right conditions their savage nature will emerge once again. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the author utilizes symbolism to convey the regression the boys undergo from being civilized to being barbaric. The mask symbolizes the boys' freedom from society's expectation and there is the brutal killing of the sow, which illustrates

Stoicism allows us to put things in perspective by telling us to focus on the things we have control over. It tells us to accept the external world as it is because we do not have control. Stoicism can be a positive in a person’s life because it can help them live a mores stress free and relaxed life. By not worrying about the things out of their control a person is able to focus more on themselves and improving the things that they do have control over. There are not all positives with stoicism

“August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains” is a short story taken from the book The Martian Chronicles written by Ray Bradbury in 1950. The setting of the story takes place in Allendale, California in August of 2026, where a futuristic house is programmed to wake up the McClellan family and make them breakfast and tend to their everyday needs and wants. The house goes through a routine previously programmed for it along with any other spontaneous requirements from the family. On one of the outside

Bumpy Beginning My palms were as sweaty and heart was in my throat. My mom and I were currently at Hartsfield Jackson Airport, waiting for his arrival. I knew my mom was feeling just as nervous, if not more, because she was fidgeting like a madman and practically boring holes into the sliding glass doors, as if she glared hard enough, it would open. I held my breath as I saw the doors slide open, only to sigh when I saw a woman with Wal-Mart on her luggage cart. After few more dozen people exited

Caleb Bruno Mrs. Elliot English IV H 8/14/15 The Hunt It was a cold day, the wind was blowing. I decided to try for the first time and use my bow to hunt, instead of my rifle. I put on my camo, laced up my boots, and grabbed my bow. As I walked out to the stand I was sure to be very quiet. When I finally got to the stand I tied my bow on a string and climbed up then pulled my bow up after me. I sat there and took out my range finder to make me some reference points so I would know how far away a

It is common for people to have a hero they admire and strive to be like. Often these heroes are people such as athletes, celebrities, world leaders, and family members. These ordinary people become heroes because of desirable attributes they exhibit. These characteristics are ones that people can relate to, characteristics that give birth to a desire to elevate oneself to be a hero to others. Such is my hero. My hero was born long ago to two devoted parents that loved him dearly. Life was not easy

She has long brown hair and a perfect smile. She is stubborn and determined. She is defiantly going where she wants to be. The girl I’m describing is like no other. She is my little sister Lyssa. Lyssa has almond shaped eyes that are the perfect shade of brown, not too light and not too dark. Her hair is down to about the middle of her back and dries stick straight without any hot tools. Her nose is skinny and pointed, and her lips are on the smaller side. Her eye brows have a perfect arch and her

Writing Is Only My Passion There are many people in the world that have spoken about what they love to do. Some people have a yearning to do almost anything. From music and art to science and math, there has been some person to say “That’s just what I love to do.” I can say that there are many things that I consider my passion. One in particular is writing. I love to write in almost any form including poetry, short stories, and music lyrics. I have also started on about three books in the past five

I have always had so many good trips with my family some them was with all of them and some with one of us always missing. But that is all in there and you can find out so much about me. Just read on and see what happens on my vacations. Disney 2009 In the morning I wake up and my mom say’s “Belle do you what to get dressed and go see some princess this morning.” I jumped out of bed put on pants and t-shirt and ran to my mom 's room the door was open and I walked in they were all ready