The Hundred Dresses

his son, Isaac,— or, the first I can recall with some clarity— that these thoughts began to torture my mind. That Eid morning, my mother and I, adorned in traditional Pakistani dresses, bangles, and henna, made our way to the women’s section of our local Mosque to pray with the hundreds of other brightly colored dresses already gathered there. The Imam, a religious leader, began the service, and I watched the women, synchronized, carry out the motions of Islamic prayer. When I was very young, this

church, I wore something that was acceptable to my church. I wore a long black dress, a blazer, and flat shoes in respect to the church. When I looked around St. Brendan church, I saw the members dressed elegantly. Most of the women were dressed in dresses and skirts and very conservative. Some wore a veil that covered their faces. It was interesting because I do not see that in my church. The men wore suits. I saw few teenage girls wearing slacks which I believe is normal because teens from my church

Hook Hook Intro Intro Atticus is an excellent father that Jem and Scout are very proud of. He has everything needed to be one, as he truly cares about Jem and Scout, treats them with respect, and teaches them valuable life lessons. Without Atticus' influence, Jem and Scout would have never had the chance to learn about the “real” world. Through the eyes of Jem and Scout, Atticus is a truly loving and caring father. Out of Atticus’ busy job, he always tries to spend more quality time with his children

Imagine a classy restaurant with the light sounds of hushed voices and clinking of silverware, the smell of gourmet food, and the sight of women in classy black dresses and men in their tuxedos. Now imagine the same atmosphere except with everyone wearing bright colors like pinks, yellows, and blues. No black to be seen! That’s what it might look like if it weren’t for Coco Chanel, a very famous fashion designer. One of the things Chanel is well known for is her little black dress. In the 1920s

How much violence is justified to achieve goals of a nation? Throughout history, brave people have stood up for their country against oppressive regimes. These revolutions are often unique in not only how they are led, but also the amount of bloodshed and damage to the country left behind. The French Revolution is often discussed by scholars because it is not only one of the most important events of modern history, but it is also one of the most absurd. It is a perfect display of how power

strong, confident, free, and equal to others. Alice Walker shows the reader how wearing pants can have a big effect on a person’s life, especially if that person is a woman in the early twentieth century. From the beginning of time to less than one hundred years ago, society forbade women to wear pants, because they did not want women to have freedom. Women were denied the right to earn a living, own property, and to vote; as well as denied the freedom to choose their style of

of the world’s one hundred most powerful celebrities, Perry is highlighted at twenty-two, alongside Hollywood’s most notable celebrities, including his close friend and reigning champion of Forbes’ number one spot for five consecutive years—Oprah Winfrey. Despite his vast success, Tyler Perry still receives flak from judgmental skeptics who challenge his masculinity as a man of color. Due to his acting role as Madea, some skeptics believe Mr. Perry is less of a man as he dresses in drag for a character

meaning. The Brothers Grimm has positioned the audience to see the thirteenth fairy as evil while Briar Rose and the Prince are seen as good. Firstly, the audience has been positioned to see the thirteenth fairy as an evil villain in the way she dresses herself. The story tells us that she appears in the dining hall dressed in all black. “The word was brought that the thirteenth fairy was come, with a black cap on her head, black shoes on her feet and a broomstick in her

from a middle class family although the narrator says "She suffered from poverty of her dwelling, from the wretched look of the walls, from the worn-out chairs, from the ugliness of the curtains" (346). It is also mentioned in the story that she dresses plainly and was unhappy from her situation (346). One day, her husband came home with an invitation cared in his hand and gave it to her. After opening the card, she found out that the invitation was to a formal party from the Ministry of Education

their music. To start us off, know this: they built things. Not like our dull capitol buildings or our skyscrapers that cut into the sky. No, instead they crafted some of the grandest of places. They made halls that could hold more than five-hundred men. They created mansions that put our modern houses to shame. They designed palaces that acted as bases for the powers that presided over the kingdom. The main piece of architecture that you will find in this period is the church. Cathedrals, monasteries