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Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley is a complex novel that was written during the age of Romanticism. It contains many typical themes of a common Romantic novel such as dark laboratories, the moon, and a monster; however, Frankenstein is anything but a common novel. Many lessons are embedded into this novel, . . . Read more

Lies are classified in very man ways. A lie is defined as a falsehood with the intent to deceive; this is what I have concluded from the many descriptions in the texts I have read. We can admit that we all lie, we all exaggerate, and we avoid difficult situations. . . . Read more

Hinduism, Buddism, and Confucianism: A ComparisonHinduism, as well as Buddism, both came into existence in India. Both religions are similar in many ways. The religions both believe in reincarnation and that the specific purpose of their teachings is to escape this cycle. Buddhism is founded on the teachings of the . . . Read more

I am attempting to write one coherent essay discussing questions three and two. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. Secondly, I will compare the Valentinian and classic Gnostics in how they differ and how the Gospel of Truth exemplifies the . . . Read more

As Christians, why do we need the Old Testament when we have the New Testament? This is aquestion often asked in modern day Christianity. This is also the question which seems to provoke thewriting of The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith, by Paul and Elizabeth Achtemeier. The Achtemeierspoint out . . . Read more

Sir Francis Bacon: Greatest Contribution of the 17th CenturyI am an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, and author. With all of those professions how could one not possibly adore me? From little detail one could start picking up that I am multi-talented. Indeed I am a renaissance man for . . . Read more

Diego Ochoa PSCI 499 5/29/00 Second Midterm The Constitution of the United States was drafted at a time when our country was in dire need of many answers to political and social questions. In addition to many other things, the drafters of the Constitution were concerned with solidifying our central . . . Read more

BACKGROUND:“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.”A prisoner is an individual person who is in a prison for attempting a crime.We people really . . . Read more

The characters of John Hale and John Proctor in “The Crucible” can becompared and contrasted according to their key traits, goals, and tendencies tochange. These characters are probably the two most important characters in theplay. They both are strong men mentally and are proud of what they accomplish. Reverend John . . . Read more