Alan Cumming

In the story, Animal Farm, the main character Old Major, which is a wise and majestic-looking pig with benevolent appearance, are going to give a speech in the big barn owing to the fact that he sensed the cruel slavery in animals’ miserable life is unfair but changeable. In Old Major’s speech, it provides the inspiration and encouragement to those animals that work so hard in the farm, driving them to lead up a rebellion to overthrow the human and alter this ruthless slavery. This is a strong and

In Alan Paton’s compelling novel “Cry, The Beloved Country” published in 1948, he eloquently writes about the characters Stephen Kumalo and James Jarvis to tell a story with a momentous message about the effect of apartheid in South Africa. Paton expertly solidifies his dynamic and forceful writing in his novel with his uses of various literary elements like imagery, diction, allusions, motifs, and even the simplicity of his poetic writing voice. Although, in chapter 36 Alan Paton’s use of biblical

The ideas set forth in the book do “have important admirers, like House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. Recently, House Speaker John Boehner channeled Rand when he said, ‘Job creators in America basically are on strike.’” Self-interest is not necessarily about being selfish but rather doing what is best for oneself. This thought process,

Orwell wants the reader to look up to Snowball because he is more persuasive than threatening, unlike Napoleon. The followers agree with Snowball more but, go on Napoleon’s side out of pure fear. The followers know that if they agree with Snowball and make their opinion known their rations could be in danger and or their lives in extreme cases. Napoleon is a very threatening leader. One aspect that really contributes to him being threatening is that fact that he uses the dogs for his own

life back to the dinosaurs on a secluded Costa Rican island. Furthermore, he plans to show his creations to the world in a new theme park which he has named “Jurassic Park”. Prior to the official opening, Hammond invites his grandchildren and experts Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm to get a full tour of his “scientific masterpiece”. After arrival, they are all amazed by the fact that not only has Hammond revitalized the tallest and smallest of dinosaurs in the exhibits, but also the fiercest

In the story Robin Hood, this story is about a character who has many adventures with his merry men. Robins merry adventures basically came into detail of how his life was, and who he really was. But like all great stories, they all come to an end, but we haven't gotten there yet so, that's put on hold. This story also comes into realization of how Robin Hood gave to the poor, but he also stole from the rich. How Robin helped people in need in all their problems and even when they were

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” -Albert Einstein. Thousands of people are in the debate if zoos should be legal. Zoos must not be legal because the animals can get an illness from being in captivity and get hurt or mistreated by the owners and workers. Zoos must not be legal because captivity drives the animals to get an illness called zoochosis. Humans and animals are very much alike. Zoochosis happens because animals

Alan Turing: Breaking the Unbreakable Code The date was May 7th, 1945 when Germany officially surrendered to the Allied Powers to end the Second World War, and while this victory was accredited to the military convergence of powerful Allied nations and leaders, one important contributor was overlooked: Alan Turing. As time proceeded forward, immensely intelligent individuals such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates emerged into the digitized era, bringing along with them the birth and technological diffusion

Ferris Bueller’s day off is a comedic movie that shows a young high school boy going through difficult lengths to avoid going to school one day, through the deception of his family and school administrators to enjoy the day with his best friend and girlfriend. Throughout the movie, Ferris shows the audience and those around him that life is really short by saying that “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The narration of the film creates

V for Vendetta, is a film about a dystopian world in which a totalitarian government controls all aspects of society, as typical dystopian films do. The film is based in Britain, after various wars and civil disputes. The film centers around a protagonist who is on a mission for revenge against the totalitarian state. V for Vendetta features many examples of the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes. Most notably in his theories about the State of Nature, and the power of fear. To fully understand how this