Value of Life

In the work Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe the main character is a resilient and crafty individual who puts his own survival over everything else. His determination exceeds anything that I have ever accomplished, and I consider him a hero. Robison although not perfect he …

Anton Chekhov is the author of the comedy The Sea Gull. Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Chekhov primarily practiced as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary …

Huntington’s disease is a dominantly inherited disease that often strikes people in middle age (onset of symptoms is between 30 – 50 years of age). A less common form of this disease begins in adolescence or during childhood. It is a fatal disease and has …

Have you ever experienced everything before you play out in slow motion even though you are fully aware of everything around you yet not knowing what was going on it s almost as if your being submerged into a collective dream without the ability sounds …

Kleos is a Greek word often translated as “renown” or “glory”. Its meaning is often interpreted as “to hear” or “what others hear about you”. This word has over time become more or less synonymous with the Homeric epic; “The Iliad”. This epic has kleos …

Over the years, Cathy has grown up without a mother in her life, causing Nelly to fill that role. Nelly understands that it is her responsibility to take care of both Cathy and Edgar without interfering with their own relationship. When children are young they …