Essays on Contemporary History

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The Influence of Jekyll and Hyde on Jack The Ripper

2 pages / 713 words

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, published in 1886 by R.L. Stevenson, became a Gothic tale that shook the nation. The thriller as a study of a split-personality where Dr Jekyll discovers a monster through a scientific experiment, where he separates his...

Jack The Ripper

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Jack The Ripper of The 1880s: Man Or Midwife

5 pages / 2348 words

One hundred and thirty years ago, in an East London district called Whitechapel, five gruesome murders were committed by a figure shrouded in mystery, Jack the Ripper. In 1888, newspapers had slowly grown from being purely local, to circulating around cities and nations with ease....

Jack The Ripper

155

Ted Bundy and Jack The Ripper: a Comparison of Infamous Killers

4 pages / 1961 words

Serial killers are often compared to one another. Perhaps because what they do is so heinous it cannot be compared to anything else. Entire professions are devoted to learning why killers kill and how to find patterns in their behaviors to help catch them when...

Jack The Ripper

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The Evolution of The Case of Jack The Ripper

4 pages / 1921 words

Throughout the years, serial killers have established themselves in society as bloodthirsty psychopaths, always on the hunt for weak, measly prey. Murderers like Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, The Zodiac Killer, and other infamous serial killers and their stories have shocked people from around the globe....

Jack The Ripper

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The Jack The Ripper Case and Its Cultural Impact

4 pages / 1728 words

“The hunt for Jack the Ripper – I remember that as well as I remember anything – I don’t know if he was in my time or whether it was only talked about. But the boys – horrible little brutes they were – they used...

Jack The Ripper

158

Discussion of Whether Equality is The End of Chivalry

3 pages / 1381 words

Introduction: The Evolution of Chivalry “What is a man if not chivalrous?” was a sentiment as common as the air our colonial ancestors breathed. Unfortunately, much like the polluted air we are subjected to in the 21st century, this sentiment has become tarnished and decayed....

21St Century Chivalry Gender Equality

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Comparative Analysis of Gaza and South African Apartheid

6 pages / 2573 words

Apartheid is a form of institutionalised segregation which is based on the grounds of a particular extremist ideology. In both Gaza as well as South Africa, historians have found a common causal link between the politics of Apartheid and the negative effect it has on...

Apartheid Racial Discrimination

160

Beginning of The Cuban Missile Crisis

2 pages / 816 words

The Cuban Missile Crisis was truly one of the world’s worst escalations of tension between two willing and able superpowers that could have resulted in damages both parties would still be recovering from today. Beginning with issues concerning Cuba, the crisis came to involve the...

Cold War Cuban Missile Crisis International Relations

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Memories About Apartheid in Native Nostalgia by Jacob Dlamini

2 pages / 702 words

Introduction Carving out a pathway from the typical musings when examining nostalgia, Jacob Dlamini’s Native Nostalgia challenged the stereotype that black people living under apartheid have no happy memories of their past in South Africa. “The only purpose it serves is to reduce white South...

Apartheid Nostalgia

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The Influence of Colonisation and Apartheid on Black African Communities

5 pages / 2276 words

Introduction Whiteness has undermined the value of black communities, in this black people are no longer accurately represented by their own beliefs and culture. This essay will focus on why these negative perceptions have come about, look at a way to resolve them and restore...

Apartheid

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Apartheid as a Racial Socialism in South Africa

5 pages / 2312 words

If it accepted that one’s vision of the future is shaped by an interpretation of the present and past, then any discussion of the conditions of post-apartheid South Africa requires a thorough understanding of apartheid. An active dispute over the nature of apartheid ids identified...

Apartheid South Africa

164

The Life and Accomplishments of Mother Teresa

1 page / 481 words

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. Is one of the many inspirational quotes from Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was also called Saint Teresa of Calcutta dedicated her time to caring for the poor and sick. Mother...

Famous Person Mother Teresa Someone Who Inspires Me

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Cuban Missile Crisis as a World Changing Event

3 pages / 1475 words

In the decade of the 1960’s, there was an expanse of many different world changing events. From civil rights movements to landing a man on the moon so many things happened. One event that took place in October of 1962 that was very important and...

Cold War Cuban Missile Crisis International Relations

166

The Role of Nelson Mandela in The Fight Against Apartheid

2 pages / 964 words

Nelson Mandela is one of the most impactful and moral political leaders of modern times. He was an activist, lawyer, father, prisoner, survivor, and eventuality, president. As a vehement believer in human dignity and the equal rights of all people regardless of origins or backgrounds,...

Activism Apartheid Nelson Mandela

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A Research of Apartheid Racism in South Africa

4 pages / 1771 words

Introduction The motive of this essay is to state and define the term racism. It is commonly the belief in the superiority of one group of people to another, which often feedback in injustice and discrimination based on their lives where individuals come from. However,...

Apartheid South Africa

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Depiction of South Africa During Apartheid in Master Harold and The Boys by Athol Fugard

4 pages / 1710 words

At first glance, one would not understand the depth and significance of Athol Fugard’s work. One of his works is Master Harold and the Boys which is an especially significant playwright because it was written by a white South African during the apartheid era in...

Apartheid Fiction South Africa

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Critical Analysis of The Green Revolution

4 pages / 1751 words

As an arts student, I have been able to have and appreciate the opportunity of joining in on sociology courses. Reflecting back over these past 12 weeks, I had the moments of engaging in challenging yet cognitive global topics. By cognitive, I would like to...

American History Green Revolution

170

Mother Teresa – an Example of a Great Leader

1 page / 662 words

We all have a person we look up to whether it may be your mom, grandpa, singer, etc. But sometimes they may not be the best leader, but they may not be the best example of a leader. One excellent example of a leader is...

Leader Mother Teresa

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Mother Teresa and Her Journey to Nunhood

2 pages / 1005 words

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love”. This quote was written and lived out by a saint who touched the lives of those in need around the world. This woman is best known for her...

Mother Teresa