Elliott Smith

Life Changing Experience About one year ago I had a life changing experience, a trip to a little town called Kerry on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. It was the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. Being in the presence of such beauty helped me see life from a different perspective. I was just going to be happy, appreciate what I have, be open-minded, not take anything for granted, and love everyone and everything. When I came back from Ireland I was truly happy, nothing could

Death of a Salesman is a play by Arthur Miller that follows the dying days of Willy Loman. Willy is a salesman who is not very at selling whatever he is selling so he takes the easy way out and goes to his neighbor, Charley, who has worked very hard for his money. Willy thinks that Charley and his son Bernard are nerdy and that they are not successful. Success to Willy is all about looks, which is why his son Biff grew up with the idea that as long as you are well liked than you will be successful

Looks can be a very determining factor, and sometimes people's appearances can affect what she or he can or can not do in society and what they do to fit into it. The play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, is a good example of how this idea is put into play. The main character, Cyrano de Bergerac, is portrayed as a hideous person, because of the size of his nose. As someone who does not fit with in society, yet he changes his morals, attitude, and personality to make up for his grotesque appearance

A Reader Response to The Lie     Pleasing people and the pressure that comes with it.  This is a major factor in one's everyday life. Eli Remenzel, however, has been caught in the middle of just one of the many lies he will ever tell. It just happens to be that this lie was one that would make a lot of people disappointed. In the short story "The Lie", the parents, and Eli's actions make me angry.  However, I can definitely relate to what Eli is going through.     

So I have come here to tell you guys about my daughter and request some assistance from you, I guess. Last night sort of shook me a little bit and I am at a loss mentally about what to do. I have an 8 year old daughter, Amber, who shares a multitude of personality traits in common with me. One of my favorites is the use of wanton sarcasm pretty much 100% of the time. I keep telling my wife, Jennifer, that it 's a sign of intelligence; she 'll just roll her eyes and reminds me that she constantly

When I was younger I would make conversation with any breathing personage. As I grew older just the thought of having to interact with someone I did not know was mortifying. Therefore, signing up for a full week of a Young Life camp was one of the hardest decisions I have made. Trying to back out the night before, I wandered on to the bus at six in the morning. A forty-five minute drive and forced to scarf up my cell phone. Arriving at the camp we were greeted by a thousand smiling faces. Settling

In Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn, there are many opportunities for the protagonist Eilis Lacey that are handed to her. Despite these opportunities, the path of least resistance is chosen. Many hardships are faced every day. Eilis feels that she has no other options but to take what’s given to her and be happy with it. Not only are her options a mess but so is her love life. Relationships can be difficult; but between Eilis and Tony, the much needed effort is not being put in. An unhappy and unfulfilled

Languages of Another Assimilating into this melting pot that we call America may be a walk in the park to some but to others, there is a high barrier that blocks the doorway like a security guard to the trendiest club in Los Angeles. As easy as it may be for some to come up to the front of the line and walk right through the red rope, there are others who are not as lucky. Most people much like you and I, have to wait in a long line and pay their way through. Whether a native on this land or an

1. Introduction Cheating in schools is getting worse and worse as the days fly by and here’s why. Studies have shown that more students are cheating to get a good grade and thrive. The problem is that students shouldn’t have to use cheating as a option for success in their grades, it shouldn’t even be an option in the first place. Cheating has skyrocketed over the years as education has become more complex. Students are choosing cheating as a way to take the easy way out because they don’t understand

We are living the Fahrenheit Fahrenheit 451 shows a society very similar to ours today. Much the same as revealed in the Fahrenheit, we live in a society that is impatient, disconnected from reality and desires satisfaction from materialistic objects. We live in a world where people seek the easy way out of problems. People lose their identities focusing too much on themselves and chasing after physical possessions. People have a physical and emotional side but the people in our society neglects