The Devil in the White City by Eric Lawson In The Devil in the White City, readers are exposed to a mysterious, thrilling, and an astounding world at the same time. Author Eric Lawson introduces the setting in the city of Chicago, Illinois, during its highest, industrial peak in the late 1800’s. It is during this era that Chicago attracted two of the highlighted, historical figures—famous architect Daniel Hudson Burnham and young doctor Henry H. Holmes, who soon became America’s first and most feared serial killer. Chicago had been a competitive city not only in technological advances but in architectural attractions. Daniel Burnham had created some of America’s most famous structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in D.C.; his next task was to recreate a desolate Chicago to a revolutionized city of hope, by creating the famous Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 (also known as The World’s Columbian Exposition).
He was a successful bridge engineer. Construction on the Eiffel tower started on January 28, 1887 for the upcoming World Fair in 1889. It was to be used as the entrance way to the Fair commemorating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. There has since been much debate of its artistic influence, if any. The Eiffel was criticized because of its starkness and height.
Anah Chapman Rhetoric Analysis March 2nd, 2015 “Insatiable” Dark, contrasting colors, striking images, and thoughtful placement are just a few of the deliberate elements that make “Insatiable” a wonderfully crafted, and undeniably thought provoking piece. Theodore Bolha and Chris Davis have come together to put a spark in our minds with their earnest piece named “Insatiable”. Originally used as cover art for a documentary that they had worked on, End:Civ, which explores the relentless industrialization we have unleashed on the world, has now reached far beyond the dimly lit room of any home theatre. Somewhat viral on the internet, tracking down the original creators was no easy feat, but an invaluable one nonetheless. I was lucky
The role of the monster is deprived in a variety of different ways throughout gothic fiction and images of the monster can be found in writings by the prophetic historian and social commentator Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881, both in The French Revolution, 1837, and in his many comments on the growing strength and articulation of the mass of industrial workers and their increasing political demands. The novelist Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, inherited from his reading of Carlyle a strong sense that society was becoming mechanized so that people were beginning to be transformed into a robotic state. In Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein, 1818, creates a phenomenal creature which makes the reader question humanity and the way people are treated. The monster although uneducated becomes eloquent and brave but is still seen as an outcast due to his grotesque appearance and the fact he has had no parenting. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, resulted in the overthrow of the French monarchy and ultimately helped Napoleon Bonaparte to seize control in 1799.
Running head: JAMES WATSON 20th Century Genius Award, James D. Watson and the Double Helix Jennifer Von Tobel University of Phoenix HUM 102 Ron Schaffer 10/02/2010 20th Century Genius Award, James D. Watson and the Double Helix James Watson is my choice for 20th Century Genius Award due to the astounding impact his work has on the world and mankind. His discovery has opened doors for science to delve into the very fabric of nature. His Life and Education James Dewy Watson was born an only son on April 6, 1328, in Chicago, IL. His Scottish father was a businessman and both he and his father enjoyed bird watching. This led to his fascination with genetics.
Filippo Brunelleschi was a mastermind who greatly influenced the renaissance. He was a fat, short, ugly man, but despite his physical appearance he had a brilliant mind. It all started when Florence, a very prosperous city, was ashamed that nobody could find a successful way to structurally support the dome that was needed to finish the great cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, that they had started to build. Long before the cathedral was going to be built, the cathedral’s committee, the Opera del Duomo, sent out a contest for anyone to design a cathedral. So Neri di Fioravanti’s design and model was chosen.
Impressive cunning and curiosity are two traits that make Crystal such a good reporter. She becomes drawn in by the mystery of Dr. C. Gordon Gregg which leads to many complications. Setting American Gothic takes place during the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, Illinois. The story moves between the World’s Fair as well as C. Gordon Gregg’s Castle Estate. Plot Theme I believe the theme of this novel is that you cannot judge a book by it’s cover.
Why Al Gore is the Best Democratic Leader of All Time Al Gore is the greatest democratic leader of all time. He has single handedly raised awareness of global warming in the world through powerful speeches, movies and even by organizing concerts like live earth. Al Gore has made governments in the world change their styles to caring more for our environment and staying green. He has even changed the way the American government runs their elections due to him being a catalyst in the controversy of the 2000 election. How has Al Gore contributed to the development of democratic decision- making you might ask?
Art I 28 February, 2013 Wassily Kandinsky Wassily (or Vasily) Kandinsky was a very influential artist and can be called a pioneer of abstract art. He was born in Moscow on December 4, 1866--December 16 by the Gregorian calendar (Biography.com). Kandinsky lived a very eventful life, changing careers on impulse, founding and being a part of exciting art movements, teaching, and writing a book and his many theories. Although his work didn’t sell very well while he was alive, it cannot be denied that he was a great artist. Wassily’s childhood was filled with art.
Mr. Alessandri had us read Silence of the Lambs, Dune, and numerous short stories. I had always just read all the standard books for high school, but this was a whole new twist to reading for me. For once I truly enjoyed what I was reading. Science Fiction & Horror was no easy class, but I found myself paying full attention at all times out of sheer enjoyment of what I was hearing from my teacher. Mr. Alessandri had been teaching the class for almost thirty years so he knew the material like the back of his hand.