Jeremy Ball
I'm currently a student at Central Michigan University, majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration. I enjoy Red Wings hockey and an asinine array of music.
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Claritin: An Effective Hives TreatmentAfter my first ever bout with hives, I decided to try the antihistamine Claritin. During the seven days I took Claritin, I had no further outbreaks.
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Erich Fromm's Theory of ReligionThis article provides a brief and easy to understand overview of psychologist Eric Fromm's theory of the nature of religion. -
Metadrama in HamletThis article examines the use of metadrama in Act 3, scene 1 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Metadrama self-consciously addresses the devices of drama, and instances of metadrama can be observed throughout the play.
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African Child Labor and the Cocoa TradeChild labor is not always a negative practice in Africa, as it can be beneficial in establishing social standing and learning a trade, but cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast are exploiting child workers for profit.
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Feminine Men in Metamorphoses by OvidOvid tends to portray men as capricious sex-addicts throughout the Metamorphoses. However, Book Three features male showing their feminine sides, while still maintaining a safe amount of masculinity.
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A Non-Supernatural Reading of "The Outsider" by H.P. LovecraftH.P. Lovecraft's most famous work, The Outsider, is generally interpreted as a story about a dead man escaping his grave. However, the story can also be read as a coming of age tale with no proof of the supernatural.
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Analysis of Poe's A Descent into the MaelstromPoe's story "A Descent into the Maelstrom" features an elderly appearing fisherman telling a fantastic tale about his encounter with a massive whirlpool. Did Poe intend for him to be taken seriously?
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My Experience With Walmart Tire & Lube ExpressWalmart Tire & Lube Express offers efficient service at a great price. Even if you're not a Walmart shopper, this service might impress you.
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Edgar Allan Poe's Changing Portrayal of the Upper ClassPoe's growing dislike of the upper class can be observed by examining two of his short stories, "The Masque of the Red Death" and "Hop-Frog," whose publication dates correspond with the beginning and end of a very rough stretch of Poe's life.
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Red Dog Beer ReviewThirty cans of beer for $14? Is it too good to be true? Yes, yes it is. This review recounts my first and last impression of Red Dog beer. -
A Comparison of "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke to "Daddy" by Sylvia PlathThis essay examines the paternal relationships of the poets Theodore Roethke and Sylvia Plath by comparing and contrasting the poem "Daddy" by Sylvia Plath with "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke.
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Requiem for a Dream Film ReviewThis review provides a good synopsis of the film Requiem For a Dream and also focuses on the social problems that the film portrays.
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How to Avoid People on Facebook Without Offending ThemWhether you have friends on Facebook that you'd rather not associate with but don't want to delete, or friend requests you'd feel guilty about denying but don't want to accept, there are ways to avert annoying Facebookers without getting mean.
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Bioethics Vs. The Bible: Parents Who Rely on Faith Instead of MedicineSome parents believe that faith is the only cure for their child's illness. However, in cases where a child dies from lack of medical treatment, the government faces tough questions regarding freedom of religion.
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Transposition of a Quote from Hamlet into Other PlaysHamlet means one thing when he speaks this famous line, but how would other characters from different Shakespearean plays interpret this quote?
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Michael Jackson: An Annoyed Cynic's Look at the Media LovefestNews of Michael Jackson's death has taken over the airways, and he has suddenly become the most-loved entertainer ever, confusing those of us who remember him as a punch-line.
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Motley Crue Concert ReviewMy review of a Motley Crue concert from their 2009 "Saints of Los Angeles Tour."
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A Case Study in Casino GamblingA case study examining the motivating factors, other than money, for casino gambling from a symbolic-interacionalist sociological perspective.
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Courtly Love in the "Knight's Tale" of the Canterbury TalesThis essay is a comparison of two characters from "The Knight's Tale." The character Palamon, adheres perfectly to the model of courtly love, as opposed to the character Arcite, who strays from the courtly love model.
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A Biographical Analysis of "Hills like White Elephants"An analysis of how Hemingway's own life experiences manifest in his short story "Hills Like White Elephants."
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A Biographical and Psychoanalytical Analysis of "A Good Man is Hard to Find"This essay analyzes the impact of Flannery O'Connor's personal struggles in shaping the short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find."