Peter Robertson
Currently a graduate student in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Purdue University. I enjoy writing and sharing my opinion with others, as well as discussing many subjects.
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Cabell Midland High School, Brentwood High School, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Purdue UniversityInterests
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A Summer with YouA poem fueled by passion, romance, and the warmth of August's end. -
On the Other Side of the BridgeIn my last semester of college, it feels strange to take a step back and think about how different things were four years ago from today. It feels even stranger to think where I'll be in four more years.
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The East Coast Magnetic AnomalyThe East Coast Magnetic Anomaly (ECMA) is a widely-debated high positive magnetic anomaly situated off of the Eastern Coast of the United States. This research paper summarizes data acquisition, interpretation, and models explaining the ECMA. -
Why Aren't the Monkees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?The Monkees have had a rich history of musical excellence and have inarguably been a major influence of several popular bands. They should be considered for induction into the R&R H.o.F. based on their talent and huge success as a rock/pop rock group.
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A Royal AffairThe merger of Yahoo and Associated Content warrants an e-celebration! Feel the excitement and decadence of this occasion in this haiku praising the royal color purple.
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Wynton Marsalis at the Historic Tennessee TheatreIn September 2007, I had the opportunity to see jazz legened Wynton Marslalis play at the historic Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville, TN. -
DolomiteThis paper covers the various properties of dolomite, including physical, chemical, optical, and structural properties. The paper also includes a summarized history of research done on dolomite and the expectations of the mineral's future. -
How to Write an Argumentative EssayLearn how to write an argumentative essay. What to do, what not to do, and how to save time in deciding how to do it.
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The Analysis EssayA detailed outline of how to write an Analysis Essay.
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Memorable Quotes from Cormac McCarthy's "All the Pretty Horses"Cormac McCarthy is a brilliant American novelist, as we have seen from books such as "The Road" and "No Country for Old Men". These 30 quotes epitomize this writer's unique style and vision in his novel "All the Pretty Horses", an American classic.
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Asher Lev's AlienationThe life experiences of Chaim Potok's character Asher Lev are many and fascinating. This essay focuses on how Asher Lev is alienated from his family and society during the course of his life in "My Name is Asher Lev"
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My Name is Asher LevMy name is Asher Lev, written by Chaim Potok, is a story about a young Jewish boy growing up in Brooklyn, NY and his development as an artist and person in society. This is a brief albeit descriptive overview of the novel.
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Memorable Quotes from Bob Dylan's "Chronicles"In Bob Dylan's "Chronicles", there is a wealth of knowledge to be had in his quotes. These quotes encompass his past life as the revolutionary musician we came to love as well as his perspective on it looking back today.
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Robert Penn Warren's "Evening Hawk""Evening Hawk", a beautiful poem written by famous poet Robert Penn Warren, focuses on the intricate relationship of the soaring hawk and the path of the Sun. This analysis focuses on Warren's thoughts of time and how he conveys them in "Evening Hawk".
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An Analysis of William Butler Yeats' "When You Are Old"An analysis of William Butler Yeats' "When You Are Old" - its theme, structure and formal elements. -
Fathers AlikeTheodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz" and Robert Hayden's "Those winter Sundays" both depict the relationship between a father and his son. This essay compares and contrasts the father figures of two children.
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HamletA descriptive summary of the themes and content of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
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Icarus's FlightAnne Sexton's "To a Friend Whose Work Has Come to Triumph" and Edward Field's "Icarus" both refer to the infamous Greek tale of the Flight of Icarus. This essay compares and contrasts the styles and content of each writer's works.
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My Walden PondJust as Thoreau found respite and tranquility in Walden Pond, I have peace and comfort in music. Music is everything to me.
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The Rainbow PizzaA parody of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat"
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Red RosesAnne Sexton's poem "Red Roses" is a sad story about the plight of a young boy with an abusive father. This essay analyzes how Sexton conveys the sad and chilling situation.
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The Cows in the FieldJ.D. Salinger, best known for his book "Catcher in the Rye", had a unique style attempted by many but matched by none. This is an imitation of his style addressing the common children's rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle".
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The Scarlet LetterThe Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a classic piece of literature. This is a Schaffer Style approach analyzing the character Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale.
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The Glistening PoundcakeCan you guess whose style this parody is imitating?
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The Power and the GloryGraham Green's "The Power and the Glory" is a powerful novel. This is a list of quotes that capture Greene's ability to write and draw on the life experiences of the reader to relate to those of his characters.
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Things Fall ApartChinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart" is renown for its power and cultural perspective. This is a collection of quotes that best portrays the author's style and the content of his novel, "Things Fall Apart". Complete with page numbers.
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Things Fall ApartA brief albeit descriptive summary of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"
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Truth: An Analysis of Robert Penn Warren's "Trying to Tell You Something"An Analysis of Robert Penn Warren's "Trying To Tell you Something"
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Wild FowlA comparison of Mary Oliver's poem "Wild Geese" and Edna St Vincent Millay's "Wild Swans".
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Divinely Chosen Barbarian KingsThe Germanic people were barbarianistic. When Christianity began to spread in pre-Medieval Western Europe, some kings converted. Many would argue that these kings' barbarianistic actions were done in the name of God, but just how justified were they?
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The Nature and Uses of Dish and Pillar StructuresIn sedimentary rocks, dish and pillar structures can be used in several ways to interpret information about the paleoenvironment as well as the environment post-deposition. -
The Philosopher of God and the Bride of ChristThis review delves into how The Holy Roman Catholic Church and its main figures during the 13th century affected the lives of the famous logician Peter Abelard and Heloise and how they cope with their mutual and independent struggles. -
Establishing Priority for Medical Decisions Involving Cases of Surrogate MotherhoodSurrogate Motherhood is not a commonly discussed practice, but is highly controversial in nature. We must think of who should have the final word about the baby's health, and what ramifications this will have on all parties involved. -
Eugenics: Perfection at any Cost - Where Should We Draw the Line?With the evolution of technology, we have become a species driven towards perfection. However, with the development of newer, potentially dangerous technology, we must ask ourselves about the future: Where should the line be drawn?
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For Stem Cell ResearchUsing Mary Anne Warren's system of defining personhood by the individual's traits, I deduct why a fetus should or should not be defined as a person.
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For Voluntary, Active EuthanasiaWith the debate over the moral legitimacy of euthanasia ever present, I give my opinion and preferences regarding voluntary active euthanasia. In the essay, I draw support from James Rachels' essay "Active and Passive Euthanasia" -
The Truth of HalloweenA poem about the little monsters terrorizing our streets on the night of October 31st!
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A Review of the Novel Affluenza, the All-Consuming Epidemic (second Edition) by Thomas Herbert NaylorA college student's review of a novel co-written by John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas Naylor.
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Review of Norman Cantor's Novel In the Wake of the PlagueA short paper on some of the more interesting facts of Norman Cantor's novel In the Wake of the Plague.
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A Look at Alexander Masters' Novel "Stuart: A Life Backwards"A detailed look into Masters' intriguing biography on the colorful life of a homeless English man with whom he formed a strangely strong friendship.
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A Research Paper on the 2007 Tennessee Smoking BanAn objective research paper on the 2007 Tennessee Smoking Ban listing the pros, cons, and the opinions of some students at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
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Harvesting CriesA poem full of rich imagery, originally written on a sleepless night on the walls of my dorm room.
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Note ThisMy first villanelle, inspired to give hope to those that have none, to courage to those who are weak, and encouragement to those who have given up.
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RedA short mystery/horror story by Peter Robertson. Keeps you interested and hooked on every word, much as mysteries do, but in a fashion not commonly approached by writers.