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The Poison Tree by Andres Medina The poison tree the author speaks about the containment of emotion.The author is angry at his friend but forgives him so his anger ends.”I was angry with my friend:I told my wrath, my wrath did end.”(Blake)."I was angry with my foe:I told it not, my wrath did grow."(Blake)The author gets angry with his enemy but doesn't tell him so it doesn't end , and grows into a tree.The tree then produces a fruit, “Till it bore an apple bright.”(Blake)The enemy steals

On March 16, 1968, over 300 unarmed civilians were killed in South Vietnam during an indiscriminate, mass murder event known as the My Lai Massacre. Conducted by a unit of the United States Army, the My Lai Massacre ranked one of most appalling atrocities carried out by US forces in an already savage and violent war. All victims involved were unarmed civilians, many of which were women, children, and the elderly. Victims were raped, tortured and beaten, even mutilated before being killed. The

Introduction to My Lai The 7th of August 1964 saw the start of the Vietnam War where fatalities escalated as war arose. This once civil war since 1954 became an international Cold War as the US conducted military operations to the now, politically unstable Southeast Asia overrun by the Viet Cong. This turn in the civil war, saw one of the world’s most infamous events, The My Lai Massacre take place. December 1967, the 23rd Infantry Division’s fist battalion’s C Company, also known as Charlie Company

Medina, Ohio is a historic town with small local businesses, and friendly people walking the street in every direction you look. Driving through Medina, I passed a long section of chain retailers and restaurants: Walmart, Target, Burger King, McDonalds lining both sides of the busy Route 42. Just after passing the Target, there is a green road sign “Historic Neighborhood 1830-1940.” After passing a section of the residential area the road became full of traffic again as I entered the Medina Square

several unsuccessful endeavors. Later he went through OCS and became a Platoon Leader for Charlie Company. His military career leading up to My Lai was relatively lackluster; he did not have the respect of his troops or his commander, Captain Ernest Medina. In Vietnam,

Throughout history, we have seen a plethora of people leaving their original lives behind for the new opportunities in America, but are let down by the harshness of our culture. In the story, Arrival: 1960 by Pablo Medina, we learn about a young Cuban family who make a great move to the United States, more specifically New York City. The main character begins the story high spirited and excited for their new home for it would contain new experiences. In contrast he begins to see the reality within

looks to the village of Deir el-Medina one is given a few indications of every day life of Ancient Egyptians. Mainly workmen and their families occupied the village (except when Akhenaten was in power). Evidence from this village gives us insight into the economy of everyday man in ancient Egypt as well as how the workers lived. We are even given evidence of a strike. All of this cuts away the modern misconception of Egyptian workers in the guise of slaves. Deir el-Medina was not a place in which a king

Laila Medina will never forget the day she broke her thumb. She knew she wouldn’t forget because that was the first time she ever broke any of her bones. Laila didn’t know how to react so she just started screaming not from the pain but from the fear of not knowing how to react. It was a very bad day for Laila. Laila medina’s day started off average but ended very chaotic. She was sitting on the couch with her sister giselle. Laila felt she wanted to change the channel because what was on at that

A Fire mountain by: Maverick Medina It was an ordinary day in the Aztec village. Farmers were farming, servants were serving, and the ruler was ruling. Everyone including King Maverick hailed the golden mountain. Everyone pleased it, so it wouldn’t erupt. The mountain never erupted, this tells us that the Aztec village was caring and giving. Until one day which is today.” I am getting older.” Said the mountain. “ What do you want us to do? Answered King Maverick“I WANT ETERNAL LIFE.” SAID the golden

Name: Andraie Lewis Eng. 122 May 8,2013    Blind obedience   Society often view obedience as a good quality or trait to have; employers want obedient employees and parents often wish for obedient children. Being obedient means that an individual shows respect for an authority figure and will carry out the instructions they are given; when someone is obedient they are widely accepted by society, because they do whatever it is that society asks