Category Archives for Humanities
Her Day—A Capstone Film
Following our Capstone essay, we had the task of creating a short, impactful video that spreads awareness and piques interest surrounding the issue we chose. I wanted to branch from my topic of sexism into a more specific area of … Continue reading
The French Revolution In Plain English
This is 6 minutes of plain English that take you through the French Revolution, from the oppression faced by the poor in 1789 to the rise of Napoleon in 1799; from a fight for a constitution to the Declaration of … Continue reading
The Borden Murders: Trial Of The Century, Testament Of Humanity
The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century is a work of literary nonfiction, and it tells the story of one of the most infamous cases of the 1800s. After Andrew and Abby Borden were killed with a hatchet in 1892, their … Continue reading
The Sun Is Also A Star—A Book Talk On Theme
Hi! For the contemporary fiction book club in humanities, our group read the book The Sun Is Also A Star. The theme of the book discussed in my book talk is about fate. In the book, the complex web of … Continue reading
Humanism — Understanding Its Philosophy
This short infographic covers the basics of humanism in the Renaissance; specifically, it talks about freethought, secularism, the evolved view of the purpose of humans, scientific intrigue, and support for innovation. For a clearer version of the infographic, click on … Continue reading
Lather And Nothing Else — Found Poem
My found poem is extracted from the short story “Lather and Nothing Else” by Hernando Tellez. The story is set in a Colombian civil war. In the story, a barber decides if he should kill an enemy of the … Continue reading
Argumentative Essay on Government Control Over Obesity—a Reflection
What you did well in your essay My evidence was well matched with my reasoning and sub-claims, and the pieces of evidence in each paragraph and under each claim are placed in a smooth flow. I was able to link … Continue reading
Percy Jackson Informational Blog
Percy Jackson has been known to be an owner of persistence—when he stood up for his best friend Grover against Nancy Bobofit, for example, but the most fundamental questions remain: Is this a permanent trait? Or is it a result … Continue reading
Weapon and Flaw—An Analysis of Percy Jackson’s Character Trait
Percy Jackson’s most significant trait might be how he is emotionally-driven; this has a side that is negative, and one that is positive. “The Minotaur,” I said. “Um, Percy, it isn’t a good idea—” “That’s what they call … Continue reading
Our Stories Make History
In this unit for humanities during the coronavirus crisis, we all made compilations of experiences we have been enduring. This primary source might one day in the future reach the ears and eyes of people who struggle to decipher the … Continue reading