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 * Tess of the d'Urbervilles**

In this essay, I write about the reasons that I think Tess is a tragic character and the reason that the book "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" is a tragedy.


 * Candide (Garden of Life)**

This is an essay that illustrates people get happiness only through practical actions. In addition, in //Candide//, the garden Candide referred to symbolizes life.


 * Auto-de-fé **

This is my powerpoint about the background and examples of Auto-de-fé.


 * What Is Enlightenment?**

I listed several of Immanuel Kant's main points and states my opinions of his ideas.


 * Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5**

My group translated the play from old English to modern English. == = =

= Antigone (Blood Feud) =

In this essay, I explained why the killing between the two brothers was regard as “mutual murder” but not “suicidal nemesis”. 

= = = Oedipus The King(Final) =

This is an essay about the gods' role in the play and why Oedipus did not curse the gods. In my opinion, I think that the gods' were regarded as the director of fate and had potency; therefore, people remained pious to them and Oedipus did not curse the gods for his fate. == = = = Oedipus The King (Third Choral Ode): =

This is an essay about translating the strophes and antistrophes into my own words and writing about the point of view from the chorus. In addition, I add some literature device into the essay.



= Essay(Book 2): =

This is an essay about the changes that Winston have made since he spend more and more time in the little room. Since then, Winston's thoughts have changed from alertness to slight merriment.

= = = Citizenship Essay: =

This is an essay about the poem "The Unknown Citizenship" and the analysis of the poem "Theme of W.H. Auden's 'The Unknown Citizen'" by Julie Moore. In addition, there are comparisons between the poem and the book "1984", which was written by George Orwell. = =


 * Application Essays:**

(5) Participating the spelling bee contest helped my mind to mature. In addition, it made my summer became wonderful. Hope you will enjoy it

(4) Yanming Mountain is a place that I feel perfectly content with in spring. It's a place that my family members can express feelings to one another.



(3)This is an essay about challenging a belief. In my opinion, I think that "scores" are not that important in life. The most important things are patience and diligence.



(2)This essay is about the failure I experienced. In the past, I failed to let all the fish grew up. From this failure, I learned how to be responsible to every thing.



(1)This is my applcation essay describing my background that is central to my identity. This essay describes my curiousity and my devotion of time to do bioogical research. Hope you will like it.



This is a short story about a 13-year old boy who realizes why his mother sent him to the orphanage after his ninth birthday. In addition, he admires his mom of making this decision and he loves his mom forever.
 * Short Story:**

This is my second draft. I corrected some grammar errors. ==

This is my final draft. I changed lots of phrases into better ones and corrected some grammar errors. And the name of my short story is called "Twilight of the Skeptic." Hope you can enjoy it.

This is an editorial essay which refutes some of the ideas that the author wrote in her essay.
 * Editorial Essay2:**

This is Lynn's editorial:

Editorial Essay:
High School students spend too much time in school. Therefore, students need to endeavor against long school hours in order to do more exercise which benefits health and participate in more extracurriculur activities.

Literary Analysis Essay:
Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil " are both great Gothic stories. In the two stories, the authors use different ways to build mood from the settings. In this literary analysis essay, I am going to analyze the settings, atmosphere and mood which were build up by the two authors.


 * Expository Essay: **

Liberty is the basic right for people to be free to think, to feel or to speak, and the term liberty was first used in Latin from the word libertas. From the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln gave liberty to slaves, and therefore, it showed how important and influential the word "liberty" is.



**Historical Narrative**:

This is a historical narative essay which describes the burning of books in the Qin Dynasty.The emperor previously thought that it was a good way to control people's thoughts. However, it caused resentment at last since it was a bad policy. Nevertheless, because of my action of hiding the books, the important peice of the Chinese culture still survive.




 * The Sticky Web of Friendship **

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White described the real relationship between Wilbur and Charlotte. Both of them rather devote their lifetime to fulfill one another’s dream because of love and friendship. Charlotte is very happy before her death because she thinks she has achieved her purpose to save Wilbur’s life and to accomplish his dream. Wilbur is cheerful that he keeps the promise of protecting the sac and pledges the friendship between Charlotte and her kids and promises to treasure Charlotte’s memory forever.


 * The Industrial Revolution **

The Industrial Revolution which began in England has influenced people’s lives in different aspects. It not only benefited our social structure, but also made our technology became more advanced. It was an important process and transition which enhanced the quality of life and changed the way people live.


 * Newton’s Laws of Motion **

Isaac Newton, who was an English physicist and mathematician, was famous for the three laws which described the relationship between the net force and the object. However, the laws are important because they explained various motions and reactions on earth and space. The three laws was considered to be the basis for classical mechanics and was contributed to developments of modern technology which has influenced our lives.


 * The Best Solution to Air Pollution **

. Air pollution has been a serious problem for a long time. However, enforcing laws by the government would be a good way to solve the problem. Government can impose heavy fines on industrialized factories which exhaust pollutant illegally while individuals can work together to improve the air quality. By enforcing the law, we can reduce air pollutants and thus create a better and a cleaner environment.


 * Family and Friends **



Both of my family and friends are crucial in my life because they always give me advices and lead me to the right path. I become more polite to others than I used to, and now, I am able to face difficulties and reinvigorate myself.