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Five symbols that represent America are; the Statue of Liberty, she symbolizes hope and freedom for Americans (What does the Statue of Liberty, n.d.). Her face shows grace and power, the crown is believed to represent the Colossus of Rhodes, which are amongst the wonders of the ancient world, and the spokes on the crown are a symbol that is believed to represent the seven continents in the world. The Statue of Liberty has shackles laying at her feet, which deeply signifies freedom (What does the

Einhard (c. 770-840) was a renowned monk, scholar, and writer of Frankish descent. Although regarded highly for many achievements, the most important contribution of his lifetime was the uncharacteristically secular Life of Charlemagne, which has since become a topic of great discussion and scrutiny. Many contemporary historians criticize Einhard’s biography about the mighty Frankish ruler on the basis that it seems to be biased towards painting a near perfect picture of Charlemagne’s reign as king

The temperature in Alaska changes a lot because of the pollution that people have caused as they have been mining for oil and other natural resources causing greenhouse gases.The climate in Alaska is extremely cold only certain animals can live there because of the temperature. People who live there always have to be prepared for the weather that can change any second. The people who live in Alaska have adapted to the environment so it isn't as cold for them but if someone came from Florida and

The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl, they are found in Europe, Africa, southeast Asia, Australia, as well as North, Central, and South America. Barn Owls rest during the day and roost in trees, rocky cliffs, and buildings around farms. Since, barn owls are nocturnal they hunt at night using continuous flight. They hunt small animals such as voles, shrews, mice, and other birds. Tyto alba like to hunt mainly around grasslands, farmlands, and marshes because that

It is widely believed that Atticus Finch is one of the greatest heroes of modern literature. My opinion varies greatly with this remark. Atticus Finch is not a hero because he only had greater morals than the people of his time, he wanted to be a good role model for his children, and was only doing his job as a lawyer. It was his responsibility to defend Tom Robinson and give him an honest trial. He may have done things out of the way, but that was just to demonstrate his point. Atticus also never

Unit 9 Cybernetics and Social Construction Cybernetics/systems theory and social constructionism are “two closely related philosophical traditions that inform family therapy approaches” (Gehart, p. 37, 2014). They are the foundation to the various family therapy models used by Marriage and Family Therapist. All forms of family therapy, in one way or another has been influenced by one of these two theories. More traditional forms of therapy such as MRI, Milan and Bowen’s intergenerational and psychoanalytic

Journal #3 I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and I am on page 117. This book is about Scout, Dill, and Jem who get into some trouble while messing with the Radley’s. Their neighbor, Miss Maudie’s house burns down, and in the process they learn some things about their neighbors. The town is upset about Atticus defending Tom Robinson, a Negro, and the family dynamics at Christmas dinner end with lots of yelling and chaos. In this journal, I will be evaluating and connecting

“Maturity is learning to walk away from people and situations that threaten your peace of mind, self-respect, values, morals or self-worth”, Anonymous. This quote describes perfectly one of the most important characters in the well-known book, To Kill a Mockingbird. The book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, is a story about a young girl named Scout, her brother Jem, and their single father Atticus. The book tells a story about the rough life living in southern Alabama in the early 1930’s tackling

Gregory Nava is a Mexican filmmaker who was born on April 10, 1949, in San Diego California. As a former UCLA alumni, Nava has produced several racially and culturally charged films that often break new grounds such as, El Norte, Mi Familia, and Bordertown. Thus, Nava dedicates his filmmaking career to give his audience a distinct point of view which is the central thread of his films and that which encompasses the Latino culture, experience, and their unjust treatment in America as oppressed minorities;

Atticus Finch, a lawyer and devoted father, is an intelligent man whose wisdom, consistency, and ability to see past the ill in people prove him to be a respectable and exemplary father. He teaches his children and the people of Maycomb how to stand up for one’s belief in the face of prejudice and ignorance even when faced with the possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. His personality and character is retained throughout the entire book, making him an ideal moral guide and voice of conscience