Fort Hays Essays

accidentally makes himself a hero while trying to commit suicide by riding his horse in front of the enemy. When given a choice for where he wants to be stationed he requests the frontier, because he wants to see it “before it’s gone.”While stationed alone at Fort Sedgwick in Dakota territory, he befriends the people of a nearby Lakota tribe. Dunbar’s involvement in the tribe and the relationships he forms with the people teach him and the viewer the value of intercultural communication and acceptance. Additionally

The story “Me And Earl And The Dying Girl” by Jesse Andrews takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The time setting is in the year 2011 nearing the end of the school year and main characters, Gregory Gaines, Earl Jackson, and Rachel Kushner are all in their senior year at Benson High School. The setting differentiates the character’s personality by separating them by social class. Author illustrates Rachel and Gregory living in a middle class home in a quiet neighborhood in the town area they live

In The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien we are introduced to the characters Azar and Henry Dobbins. These characters have many differences, especially in personality traits. O’ Brien didn’t necessarily include them in the text to show us some big secret that we didn’t notice, but for the purpose of this report, he did. The characters Azar and Henry Dobbins can be seen as representations of the different ways a person might react during a war or some other traumatic experience. Azar is a character

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien is an epic that was written recently when it is compared to the epics of the ancient Greeks. The was written in 1954 and began the trilogy known as The Lord of the Rings, “The Fellowship of the Ring, first book (1954) in the trilogy,” (Hall). Some of the characteristics of an epic are: the hero is noble-born, goes on a long journey, his decisions affect the fate of the nation, the hero’s characteristics reflects the ideas of his society, and a large setting

a new responsibility and her trusting me with it, but I was also nervous that something may go wrong. However, that Saturday morning when I walked up to the pen, I knew it was a mistake. I wasn't excited at all anymore. The pen was covered in dirt, hay, and poop. This was typical, it was always dirty, and reeking with the smell, but my mother normally helped me wash it out and clean it. I knew already that it would be a dreadful task. Of course, that day I had to walk my goat. It could not be too

When you volunteer you are able to advance your career. Volunteering will allow you to experience things like customer service, how to handle different obstacles and even enhance your knowledge on certain things. HiCaliber Horse Rescue is home to many horses that have been dumped at the auction where most horses end up getting sold to kill pens through the auctions. HiCaliber is a large recuse known for buying neglected horses from the auction. They take these horses home, where they retrain and

Moderator: This debate will be focused on the topic of imperialism by the United States. Joining us tonight is author Mark Twain and President Theodore Roosevelt. Each speaker will receive the same question and will state his opinion. Afterwards there will be an open discussion, until the next question is asked. Starting with you, Mark Twain, do you support or oppose imperialism? Twain: I will begin by blatantly stating that I am opposed to all imperialism that has been done and will be done by the

Point of View The fitting description of turtle beach is “beautiful scenery.” The best decision I have made so far today seems to have been coming here. Sitting while watching love-birds walk past me, holding each other’s arms and young couples struggling to keep their hands away from their partners but ending up losing the battle makes me forget the stress I had earlier in the day. The beach is clean and less crowded; I guess the silence has really proven to be medicine when I needed it most. There

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Bruce Springsteen is an acclaimed American rock artist. He is famous for writing songs with a greater purpose than just to entertain. Springsteen’s lyrics are however ambiguous, thus they can be interpreted as one sees fit. In this text, I will give my interpretation of the two songs “We Take Care of Our Own” and “Death to My Hometown”. I will then discuss whether art should have a higher purpose. At first glance, “We Take Care of Our Own” seems like a patriotic American anthem. The title suggest

Fort McHenry and “The Star Spangled Banner” Have you ever wondered why Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner”? There is a wonderful story behind how “The Star Spangled Banner” was written. During the night of September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the greatest song ever written. Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner”. He was an American lawyer and an amatuer verse writer(Goertzen,p853). He wrote the song during the War of 1812. The original flag from

The game called soccer is different from most sports played with the hands. In soccer, for the players to ,maintain perfect technical skills, the feet are always used. A component of these technical skills are needed for a more accurate exhibition of skills like shooting, passing and dribbling. The skills of a soccer player also differ from one position to another, with a goalkeeper needing much different skills than a field player. It is important for soccer players to learn the basic skills and

The two Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolution. Fought for 18 days in the fall of 1777. On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by. Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Though his troop strength had been weakened, Burgoyne again attacked the Americans at Bemis Heights on October 7th, but this time was defeated and forced to retreat. He surrendered ten days later and the American victory convinced the

King Philip’s War, also known as The First Indian War, was the Native American’s (in Southern New England) last attempt at saving their lands from colonial expansion. The tribes involved with fighting back to the English Settlers were the Pokanoket, Nipmucks, Naragansetts, and Pocumtucks. The resistance were led under Chief Metacon of the Pokunoket Tribe. This desperate uprising persisted for 14 months, which, in result, took 12 towns on the frontier. After the 14 months of war, Chief Metacom was

Taj Mahal One of the most extraordinary places in India to visit is the most beautiful Taj Mahal. This icon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the building is marble white and is situated in the Indian city called Agra. This beautiful building was specially made by the emperor Shah Jahan and has the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal alongside many more. Lake Palace The Lake Palace would be found in the city of Udaipur, India. The lake is situated on Lake Pichola and was built as “a royal summer

The civil rights movement was a movement that was started to go against segregation. During the civil rights movement there was multiple marches, protest, and many other things that individual or groups of people did to try and get equal rights for African Americans. One of the types of protest is called a sit-in. The sit-ins were mainly started by 4 african american students at a Greensboro lunch counter. At first the four students just wanted some lunch but when they went to go order they refused

In 1655 they attacked Fort Christina and claimed New Sweden. The Dutch made New Sweden part of New Amsterdam which later became New York. Yet another group joins the battle for land! England! As well as the Dutch the English thought they should own land too. So they took action

The play Death of a salesman is set in late 1940s in America. This play’s main theme is ‘American Dream’ which Willy is trying hopelessly to grasp believing that if he is well liked and personally attractive he will succeed in business in American society. This le but it also has several different themes such as betrayal, abandon, reality and delusion. These themes appear every time Willy drifts back to the past throughout the play. Willy Loman, a 60-year-old salesman with two sons, lives in his

Shopping and Dining Along Los Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale Savor tree-lined sparkling streets, alive with the fervor and zest of tourists and locals alike. Sidewalk eateries team with patrons engrossed in their gastronomic delights. Couples and families traverse the boulevard through a mix of the eclectic and conservative, casual and formal, and the bold and serene; this is Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. The one mile promenade is one of the country’s greatest streets in terms of dining

Beauregard’s cannonade had had on the fort. Having arrived in Charleston in the evening, Huse took lodging before traveling to Morris Island the following morning. Accompanied by two artillery captains, the new Army Major then traveled by row boat to Fort Sumter to observe the damage. After returning to the mainland, the men flopped on the sandy beach staring across the water at the fort. “What in the world could have possessed Anderson to surrender the fort?” mused Huse. For, from what he saw of