...To Brooklyn Bridge" is the opening section of Hart Crane's most famous poem, The Bridge. Crane's masterpiece is one of the most beautiful and influential American literary works of the first half of the 20th century. It is a poem that defies easy description, at once mystical, romantic, bewildering, witty, secretive, and soaring. That's a lot of adjectives, but as you'll soon see, Crane loves adjectives. Crane labels "To Brooklyn Bridge" a prelude, or "Proem," that will introduce the themes of The Bridge. And if we had to slap a big ol' English AP-test theme word on the whole poem, it would be "Unity," or even, "Mystic Unity." With the whole "Unity" idea, Crane is taking a cue from Walt Whitman, the great 19th-century American poet whose "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" was a direct influence on The Bridge. For Crane, as for Whitman, Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of a manmade structure that can join together the fractured parts of society. The Brooklyn Bridge was finished in 1883. At that time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, an architectural and engineering marvel. For Crane, the bridge provides a symbol for the possibility of redeeming the modern world from the chains of money and commerce. Published in 1930, The Bridge was panned by many for being too darned difficult and wordy. We'll say it straight up: this poem, like much of Crane's work, is incredibly difficult in the sense of, "What the heck is this guy even talking about?" But the payoff is worth it, because...
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...Explore the ways in which Arthur Miller presents the relationship between Eddie and Catherine in ‘ A View From The Bridge’. How does it create dramatic tension for the audience? ‘A View from the Bridge’ is set in 1950s America in an Italian-American neighbourhood under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Brooklyn is a very poor area. It is a corrupt society in which laws are not obeyed and many people have a low social status. The vast majority of Brooklyn’s population was Sicilian. Brooklyn is described by Alfieri, the narrator, as the slum that faces the bay on the seaward side of Brooklyn Bridge. To the audience, the bridge not only shows the poor separated from the rich but a symbol of hope for the people living in Brooklyn as the city of New York is a place of dreams because there was work, security and accommodation but most importantly wealth. During the 1950s, much of Europe was completely destroyed due to the Second World War. Italy, with its corrupt ruler, had been one of the worst hit countries during the war, as they suffered huge amounts of damage in Northern towns and villages by the Germans who took revenge after they had become allies with the British. The economy had rapidly gone down and so this left many Sicilian Italians with no choice but to leave and migrate to the dream city of New York. They were called ‘submarines’ by many Americans as they moved from one place to another just to get American citizenship. In this case, the audience see that Eddie will do...
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...similarities and differences in certain scenes. When Eddie Murphy resides in the United States he chooses to live in New York or more specifically Brooklyn. The scene when the taxi driver drops him off portrays Brooklyn as slummy and not an area for someone that is wealthy. There is trash all over and most of the homes are either stone or brick. The architecture is an old style that has its obvious flaws. Notorious takes place in Brooklyn as well, but in one of the first scenes the director, George Tillman, Jr. introduces the setting by taking a helicopter and filming the Brooklyn Bridge, which he only shows Manhattan and the east river. It does not even show the city in which the movie is taking place, but I believe the director does this for perspective purposes. The scene right after this shows the young Christopher George Latore Wallace with his friends in their school uniforms. As the scene continues, Brooklyn in the movie seems tremendously crowded compared to only a few people walking around outside in the beginning of Coming to America. The architecture, though, is similar as most structures seem extremely non-modern. Another similarity is most of the citizens in both movie scenes seem to be rude and disrespectful. Both of these movies’ opening scenes depict Brooklyn as an area where someone would not want to live. John Landis exposes Brooklyn as a bit shabbier than George Tillman, Jr. just because of the plot situation, but both scenes do a superb job at capturing the audience...
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...something even though it is difficult. My philosophy of persistence is that everybody needs to be a little persistent in life, from getting a job, in getting an education, or to succeed in what they want in life. How do I persist under difficult circumstances? I persist under difficult circumstances by sticking to the goal that I have set, and not let any setbacks from keeping me from completing the goal. In the story that I have picked there are many setbacks that have happened, from people telling him it couldn’t be done, to an accident that took his business partner/fathers life, and left him paralyzed and unable to speak. But he stuck to his goals and learned to communicate by tapping his wife’s arm they finished building the Brooklyn Bridge. What changes must I make to succeed? The changes that I would have to make to succeed is to accept failure and not let failure get me from stopping what I want, and to be persistent at what I’m doing. By failure and persistence can come success. No matter what kind of setback a cure, from people saying it can’t be done, to death, as long as your persistent you have a good chance in succeeding. Even is your persistent at what you’re doing, always be ready for some kind of failure, because failure is part of success. References (2015), Persistence; Merriam-Webster Dictionary; www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence Stephen, (November 16, 2009), Determination and Persistence; Academic Tips; www.academictips...
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...I want to talk about the film „I am legend“. First of all, the film tip is only suitable for those of you who like films with a high fear factor and thrills because it's a 2007 American science fiction horror film directed by Francis Lawrence and starring the leading actor Will Smith. The film was shot mainly in the city of New York, by the way, it includes a $5 million scene at the Brooklyn Bridge. But now about the story: It is about Dr. Robert Neville, who seems to be the last living human in New York City and potentially the last human on earth. The reason for this is quite easy: three years ago Dr. Alice Krippin and Neville have found a remedy for cancer, but the virus mutated and killed 5.4 billion people world-wide. Robert lives in the abandoned New York, with him is his faithful dog Samantha. During the day, the military scientists in the area on the hunt for antelope and sends radio messages in hopes to reach other survivors . At night, he barricades himself in his house to protect themself from the mutants calles darkseekers, which leave their dark caves only at night because their hairless, naked skin is sensitive to light. Really scary, isn't it? However, during this time, Dr. Robert Neville often spends his time in his laboratory where he experimented with mutated rats and searches for an remedy for the virus. But when he catch the alpha female and make experiments with her in his lab too, the mutants look for him under the leadership of the alpha male and they...
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...The Great Northern railroad company built the Snowden lift bridge in 1913; it spans the Missouri River between Roosevelt and Richland Counties in Montana. Its designer, John Alexander Low Waddell, based the Snowden bridges design on the South Halsted Street Bridge in Chicago. In its completion, the Snowden Bridge was the longest (1,159 feet) vertical-lift bridge in the world. Its cost then was $465,367, which is equivalent to $10,000,000 today. The War Department wanted a bridge that would allow large steamboats to venture up the Missouri during the month that the water was high enough to allow such ships through that part of the river. A kerosene engine could raise the platform 43 feet in about thirty minutes. And in theory, a hand turned capstan might also be used to lift the bridge. The span was last raised in 1935 and the lift machinery was removed in 1943. In 1925 a plank road was built for one-way vehicular and foot traffic, while the bridge was still being used by the Great Northern Railroad. Although this sounds...
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...I have never been to Brooklyn Bridge before since I moved to Financial District three months ago. So, on Monday night I decided to go see the bridge that was built from blocks and wooden floors. My goal for that night was to see the sunset and jog. The sun would set at 4:51 pm according to my weather app. It also listed the weather temperature, which was 60o that night. Right after I got home from school, I changed my business-casual clothes into sweat pants, GAP long sleeves, and Roshe sneakers. I only had 10 minutes to get to Brooklyn Bridge before the sunset so I was walking/jogging while listening to The Weeknd. Unfortunately, I got lost trying to figure out where to go and the sun had set when I got there at 5:05 pm. I didn’t use any maps nor ask people for help because I...
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...Sction1 Elena Jiang The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the Vancouver. The 137m long, 70m high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge and stunning location is a Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all-encompassing BC experience. History, culture and nature are presented in unique and thrilling ways with knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage providing as much, or as little, information as guests want.It is part of a private facility, with an admission fee, and draws over 800,000 visitors a year. The bridge was originally built in 1889 by George Grant Mackay, a Scottish civil engineer and park commissioner for Vancouver. It was originally made of hemp ropes with a deck of cedar planks, and was replaced with a wire cable bridge in 1903. In 1910 Edward Mahon purchased the Capilano Suspension Bridge. "Mac" MacEachran purchased the Bridge from Mahon in 1935 and invited local natives to place their totem poles in the park, adding a native theme. In 1945, he sold the bridge to Henri Aubeneau.The bridge was completely rebuilt in 1956.The park was sold to Nancy Stibbard, the current owner, in 1983. Annual attendance has since increased, and in May 2004, Treetops Adventures was opened. This new attraction consists of seven footbridges suspended between old-growth Douglas Fir trees on the west side of the canyon, forming a walkway up...
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...James (Jim ) Bridger was an extremely important man. He was born on March 17th, 1804 and died on July 17th 1881. He died at the age of 77. Jim Bridger was married to four different times. Of these four times three of them were to different Indian women, who all later on died. His last wife was Mary Two Fawns Bridger. Together they had one daughter which her name was Mary Elizabeth Carrol. On one of his most famous expeditions, he led Captain Howard Stanburg through a shortcut across the Rockies. He then went south of the Great Basin Region which is now called Bridger’s pass. Bridger has also been credited for being the first white man to ever lay eyes on The Great Salt Lake. Another trait that Jim Bridger had was, he had a remarkable sense...
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...Last Thursday, I visited Brooklyn Bridge with my teacher and classmates. For me, it is really a wonderful trip. I learned a lot of new acknowledge from my teacher although some information I couldn’t understand clearly. It is an excellent exprience for us to know more about each other and to enhance our English. In the early morning, we meet in Brooklyn Borough Hall. First, teacher took us to saw some famous building in Brooklyn. He told us these building already have 100 years, even though I still finger that they are not outdated. The price of every department in these buildings is high. And then, we went to the Brooklyn Heights, we saw some spectacular architects of Manhattan opposite the river. Soon, we get into Brooklyn Bridge. I heard...
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...the bridge would be a good idea, but most people talked him down because they knew how much work it be to build a bridge across the strong river ( Mann 8 ). The people agreed on his idea when they realized that during the winter, the river was solid ice and the only way people could get through was using skates. Since, the nineteenth century, New York and Brooklyn were the two largest nations, many people needed the bridge for transportation to get to their destinations on time ( Mann 12 ). His first thought was that the people deserved a wonderful bridge. He wanted to make the walkway was high, so that the people had a wonderful view of the New York Harbor ( Weiner 10 ). But in 1861 the American civil war had begun, and John's son served in it. The Civil War ended in 1876, with the nation being united again the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge was easier knowing his son was sound and safe ( Weiner 10 )....
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...Name : Score : Teacher : Date : Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Simplify each expression. 4 4 2 4 2 1) (2 - b - 9b) - (5b + 3 - 7b ) + (6 - 8b + 4b ) 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 2 3 2 4) (8 - 4q + 9q ) - (5q - 6) + (3q - 7q ) 3 4 4 3 5) (8h - 3h ) + (7h + 4h ) 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 4 2 7) (2k - 5k ) - (8k - 4k + 9k ) 3) (6b + 9b ) + (5b - 2b ) - (7b - 3b - 8) 3 5 2 2) (6r - 3r + 4) + (5r - 2 + 7r) 4 3 6) (6 - 3g ) + (7g - 2 + 4g ) + (5 - 8g) 2 3 4 8) (6d - 8d + 4d) + (5d + 9d) + (7 - 3d - 2d ) 3 2 9) (4b - 8b - 5) + (9b - 6b - 3) 2 4 2 10) (4s - 3s + 8) - (6s + 7) + (9s - 5s - 2) Math-Aids.Com Name : Score : Teacher : Date : Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Simplify each expression. 4 4 2 4 2 1) (2 - b - 9b) - (5b + 3 - 7b ) + (6 - 8b + 4b ) 4 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 3 4 3 2 4 4 4 3 2 4 2 3 4 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 9) (4b - 8b - 5) + (9b - 6b - 3) 3 2 4b + b - 6b - 8 3 5) (8h - 3h ) + (7h + 4h ) 4h + 12h 2 4 8) (6d - 8d + 4d) + (5d + 9d) + (7 - 3d - 2d ) 4 4q - q - 7q + 14 3 4 4d - 3d - 3d + 13d + 7 4) (8 - 4q + 9q ) - (5q - 6) + (3q - 7q ) 4 3 4 2 7b + 8b - b + 8 4 3 4k - 13k - 7k 3) (6b + 9b ) + (5b - 2b ) - (7b - 3b - 8) 3 3 7) (2k - 5k ) - (8k - 4k +...
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...Divorced, Beheaded, Survived - Robin Black The text "... Divorced, Beheaded, Survived" is a short story written by Robin Black in 2010. It deals with the theme death and specifically engages in how death affects close relatives. It contains mental and social issues connected to losses and the generational repetition of these. The story presents how a women's life was changed because of her brother's death and how she is still influenced as an adult. The main themes are depression and passiveness caused by bereavement. The following essay focuses on the narrator's mind and the themes through an analysis of the symbols, the language and the narrative technique. The story is about a 40-year-old-women, from whose point of view the story is told. She looks back upon an essential episode of her childhood when she lost her older brother. The story is significantly structured as it contains two stories from the same person's life. The narrator has lost her brother at the age of 10 and her son loses a friend at the age of 16. The likeness of the misfortunes and their undesirable consequences is apparent through the deliberate composition of the story. The main character, who is also the narrator, alternates between adult life and childhood in her narration. For instance she abruptly swaps to her own childhood when talking about her son: "His face was still sleepy, unwashed, his brown hair a little messy." "I don't know. Maybe Jeff Mandelbaum's mother saw a [...]". These two quotes...
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...it? The truth is, as one of the most vibrant cities in the world, New York offers a slew of free or inexpensive options to keep the budget traveler satisfied and satiated. Read on to learn how you can enjoy New York City on a tight budget. PARAGRAPHS See the city from the vantage point of a bridge New York City’s glorious bridges offer a free and beautiful way to experience the city from above. The Brooklyn Bridge is the most popular option; on a sunny weekend, expect hordes of walkers, cyclists, souvenir peddlers, and even a few daring runners. However, don’t let the crowds keep you away. Sure, you may have to do some weaving and pathway negotiating, but the views of DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park in one direction and the sparkling Financial District in the other direction are well worth it. I recommend starting your walk from the Manhattan side (you can take the 4, 5, or 6 train to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or the J, Z to Chambers Street) so you can explore DUMBO or grab a slice of Brooklyn pizza once you’ve traversed the East River. For an even better bridge option, take the F, J, or M train to Delancey Street to start the stroll over the Williamsburg Bridge. The views from this bridge are stunning: you get a clear shot up the East River, and a colorful look at the industrial--not to mention rapidly developing--Williamsburg Waterfront. Best of all, the wide walkways and separate sides for cyclists and walkers ensure that the footpaths are never too crowded. (Insider’s tip:...
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...immigrants from the Netherlands, England, France, and Germany all took residence there as well as African slaves who were typically all indentured servants at the time. By 1740 approximately 500 out of 2,500 residents of New York were slaves. The people whom were not slaves feared that African Americans were plotting to burn down the city. Subsequently, in 1765 Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which was considered to be the first organized act of resistant towards British authority. Although George Washington’s Continental Army was based in Brooklyn and Harlem Heights, New York City, Manhattan was given to the British and used as a British military base until 1783 (“New York City”). During the time that the British controlled New York City, the area was greatly damaged twice by fires. These fires were believed to have started by the British military role and the British began to keep American prisoners of war in prisons across from the East River in Brooklyn. In these prisons, more Americans lost their lives than those who had died in every battle of the war combined. But on November 25, 1783 occupancy of New York State was given back to the Americans. After the Americans regained control New York City and World War I ended, the metropolis was recovered quickly and was once again used as one of the most important ports in the United States. It was especially important to the...
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