Monte Mario

A heavyset man who would go clobbering around in his boots and overalls, basically glaring at anyone who came around him, is what some people remember of my father. All his friends and family remember him as a man with too many jokes to tell. My father was very intimidating to people at first glance with his bulky 6’4’’ frame. His salt and pepper hair contrasted greatly from his dark olive complexion. Behind his think glasses hid a stern face, but soft, tired brown eyes. Even though he was…

Chris Roberts was born on May 27, 1968 on Redwood City, CA. He spent his childhood days in Manchester, England. Since his early days he showed some serious interest on game developing and as a result, he was able to create video games for BBC Micro, and King Kong at his teenage years. His professional life began after he returned back to US. In 1986, he started working for Origin Systems. While working for Origin System, he developed Times of Lore in 1988. Later, he designed Wing Commander in…

People often wonder what the most powerful force in the universe is. Is it some otherworldly power that guides all of our actions? Is it love? Mario Vargas Llosa would without a doubt say literature. In his essay entitled “Why Literature?” Vargas Llosa argues that literature should stop being viewed as a pastime and start being seen for what it really is: an absolute necessity. Throughout the essay, he backs his argument with several premises highlighting the different functions of literature.…

Video games help children excel in today 's world. Children are introduced to technology at a young age; whether that technology is a full sized computer or Leapfrog, a child has interacted with it. Leapfrog is a great introduction for adolescents, it teaches kids the bare necessities that are needed when they start school (basic math and English). Technology is always changing, there is always something new out to help children progress further. Playing video games is a great way to improve an…

Flaubert 's life and work have been carefully analyzed by numerous critics. A huge amount of literary criticism has been writen regarding the writing style Flaubert initiated with his work. With this essay I want to emphasize the relevance of his assertion when he stated that he wanted to write a novel about nothing. 'A novel about nothing ' – Gustave Flaubert. This sentence, apparently simple, contains an extensive meaning. Flaubert wanted to create a masterpiece in which every topic was…

Kevin Cordi was born in West Virginia, U.S.A in 1967. He was brought up in an Appalachian family with a humble background. During his childhood, his parents would narrate stories to them and he credits his love for storytelling to these years (kevincordi.com “Introducing Kevin Cordi”). Kevin started performing for his family and gained confidence and creativity in front of other audiences. Kevin’s story “Chicken in the library” won the “Storytelling Video of the Year” award (Wolf “PR”). Being a…

The Super Mario Brothers and Pokémon titles belong to two of the most successful gaming franchises of all time. Both of these games have had a unique influence on the world from inspiring kids to be the very best or showing people what it truly means to be a plumber. Though their main series games are very different, they share many similarities in their audience. These similarities are what make these games loved by many people, but the differences help them stand out from each other. With…

to skip class, get high or drunk, and last but most importantly, get laid. Honestly, I do not think I attended one class my entire tenure at GSU. I did not work so, all of my spare time either went to attending sporting events or becoming the best Mario Kart 64 player in the universe. Like all things in life, everything must end. In the summer of 2011, I was notified that I would start…

perfect corresponding revenge and justice, shows that revenge is not justice. After the Count of Monte Cristo coordinates his plan, and discreetly manipulates Madame Villefort into ruining her family, it leads to some complications and problems that he did not intend to happen. After Marquise de Saint Meran was poisoned, which was a big problem; a servant was killed, which was another problem. The Count of Monte Cristo obviously did not intend for those two deaths to occur. His original plan was…

Abbé Faria plays a major role in the creation of debonair millionaire manipulator and vengeance-hungry Monte Cristo. While held in captivity at the Chateau d’If, Dantès befriends the political prisoner, Abbé Faria. Much to his surprise, the Abbé is remarkably intelligent; fashioning escape tools out of virtually nothing. Abbé Faria devotes his elongated prison…