Iron Fist

These kinds of problems have been imagined by many writers, all who theorized how Marx perfect society would fail. 1984, the Giver, Brave New World, and Divergent are all perfect examples of fictional failed utopias. In 1984 a society under the iron fist of its leader, “Big brother”, people live for their country, and each citizen is treated equally, however, thought crime is brutally punished. Those who don’t conform are brutally reeducated, and disloyalty is not tolerated (Orwell). Each have…

“You have a broken rib,” his deep voice conveyed pity. “You come here too often, you cannot let this go on.” Her eyes wandered around the room, looking everywhere except his eyes. The bare walls and organized desk created an uninviting atmosphere, yet she felt safe in the strike room. “I'm fine, and have been for the past 7 years. You don't need to worry about me,” she replied, bringing her hand up to her torso and allowing her delicate fingers to brush against the bruised flesh. The…

Basketball Evolution “Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the on the path the best things that will ever happen to us” -unknown. Some people think that bad things that happen are bad and will never get good. But that is how James Naismith invented basketball. Now basketball has evolved into a sport that tons of people adore, and now is evolving more and more. It started with finding scraps from other sports and has turned into a sport. Plus now there are jobs…

A man who cannot separate his home life from his work life may be working overtime to try and get more money. Or he might be obsessed with not feeling reality. Some people bury themselves in their work because they have no other outlet to release their stress in life. Even though working creates more stress. A tragic hero is thus. A person who is trying, but trying too hard.Okonkwo is this story’s tragic hero. He tries to be all do all, but it simply cannot be accomplished. Not the way he is…

In the political world the number of ruling options are radically different. All of the different theories of the best way to rule the people coexist in several countries. These theories have been popping up in the literature history since the first hieroglyphics were scratched onto walls. One leader, a whole council, equal treatments, torturous living conditions, the human race have been through a lot of horrible ideal of governments. For example, Adolf Hitler being the dictator of Germany,…

comes to parenting your teenager through the frustrating elements of their school life, you must be kind yet firm. Uncontrolled positive energy will do them very little good. You cannot ignore their failures or minimize them. However utilizing an iron fist in these situations is also discouraged; find an effective middle ground within which you are most helpful. This will allow your relationship with your teenager to grow, placing you in an important position to impact their decision to stay in…

Vonnegut’s theme of total equality illustrates that an egalitarian society will handicap those individuals who seem to possess any superior qualities. The antagonistic Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General who rules with an iron fist, is vigilant in maintaining a totally equal society. She has no qualms about corrupting the dignity of the people considered to possess certain attributes, all for the sake of total equality. Her efforts involved depriving the intelligent, by obstructing…

Growing up in a small town in Northern California, feminism wasn 't a term frequently used. When it was used by mostly elders, I could hear the disgust and disdain in their voice when they spit out “feminism”. At the time I did not have a clue what feminism was. Since I was a child, my mother was the breadwinner; therefore she supported my family financially. However, my father is very strict on the roles women and men play in my household. I was always taught to do the cooking and cleaning…

will is the foundation for all legislation, and as Fuehrer, he is equated with Germany’s destiny. All Nazis and civilians on the Nazi party are included, and all who oppose him are left out. Since Hitler began his rule over Germany, his rule is an iron fist and no one can escape his judgement. Donald Trump, an American politician running for president today, has many parallels with Adolf Hitler. They both blamed a specific group of immigrants for all their problems, and promised to eliminate…

The cold war was a fierce war between two conflicting ideologies. On one side you had the US and its allies, and on the other side you had the Soviet Union and its allies. It seemed pretty straightforward until you realize there was a 3rd faction. These were the group of countries that were not close allies of either nation. Both sides tried their hardest to spread their ideology and systems throughout the world. This essay will be focus on the US during the Cold War and how they overthrew and…