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Sundiata has many of the characteristics we encounter in other heroes of oral epic. First, he is of noble birth and is a character greater and more powerful than ordinary humans. Before he is born, prophecies foretell of his birth, which is surrounded by unusual circumstances. He faces adversity from childhood with his inability to walk. In his efforts to develop the ability to walk, we see extraordinary strength and will power. Rather than inherit his kingdom immediately, he undergoes trials and exile which enable him to demonstrate strength in adversity. His struggles to obtain his legitimate position as king after the throne is usurped by his brother are not simply a selfish power grab but also are evidence of loyalty to his mother and concern for the people of his kingdom. Sundiata eventually develops great physical strength (again, typical of the epic hero) and conquers first individuals and then kingdoms in his quest to achieve his destiny. The epic itself emphasizes the virtue o...

In the 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee began making accusations, mostly of people in the entertainment industry, that individuals were Communists or had Communist ties or sympathies.  McCarthy said that there were some "200 card-carrying Communists" that had infiltrated the United States and that they posed a serious threat to national security.  Arthur Miller, the writer of The Crucible , penned the play in response to these issues (in which he actually did become involved -- he was even questioned by the HUAC eventually).  He noticed the similarities between Salem during the Witch Trials in the 1690s and the United States during the Red Scare in the 1950s: fear and paranoia led to hysteria, people were accused with very little evidence, and they were expected to name the names of other guilty persons.  The character of Abigail Williams, then, is based, in part, on Joseph McCarthy (as well as the real Abigail Williams), and her c...

Anna Avalon of the Flying Avalons was illiterate when she goes to the hospital to be treated for her injuries resulting from her burns and broken arm in the fall under the circus tent. There, Anna met a doctor who taught her to read, and new worlds opened for her. Acting as narrator, Anna's daughter states that during her mother's stay in the hospital, she and her physician husband exchanged "one form of flight for another." That is, her father offered Anna the metaphoric flight from the darkness of illiteracy through a world of books and the ability to write and express herself more proficiently. In trade, Anna offered her husband the "flight" of imaginary travels throughout the world as she related her experiences in the world's cities. Since learning to read, Anna has not been "without a book." When blindness befalls her, her inability to read has been a difficulty she can only overcome with the help of another. Her daughter, whose life she ...

Robert Hooke did research that contributed to the Cell Theory. He actually coined the term "cell" in his book " Micrographia", which was based on observations of cork. The dead plant cells looked like cells that monks lived in--rectangular boxes. In the late 1600's he worked with a light microscope that he helped to design. It contained an eyepiece, a barrel, a focusing screw, an objective, a specimen holder and was accompanied by a light source from an oil lamp. This lamp gave off light which passed through a flask filled with water to help illuminate specimens he was observing.  Anton van Leeuwenhoek designed his own simple microscopes which were capable of between 70x and 250X magnification. He designed his own lenses which were of an excellent quality. Although not technically a scientist, he extensively studied the microscopic world and kept excellent records of his observations. His microscopes were considered to be superior to all other models of the tim...

Framton Nuttel jumps up and flees the Sappleton's house when he believes that he sees men coming back from the dead. While Vera, Mrs. Sappleton's niece, keeps Framton company as he waits for his hostess to come downstairs, she asks him if he knows anyone in the area. After she learns that he is a complete stranger to the area, Vera weaves a fantastic tale of fact mixed with truth that completely deceives Nuttel. She tells him that her aunt has never accepted the disappearance of her husband and her two young brothers who went out hunting to their favorite area, but never returned. According to Vera, who has a talent for "romance at short notice," the men became mired in a treacherous bog that gave way and swallowed them. Their bodies were never found, Vera adds with dramatic effect.  As the nervous Framton listens, his imagination is captured by Vera's tall tale, especially when she explains that her aunt, who still believes that her family will return, opens the ...

Hello! Probably the question is about mass: what percent does aluminium constitute of the mass of a molecule `Al_2 (S O_4)_3 ?` To calculate this, we should know the atomic masses of `Al` (aluminium), `S` (sulfur) and `O` (oxygen) atoms in some units. We can choose any units but the same for all types of atoms. The most convenient unit in this situation is the relative atomic mass. It is defined as `1/12` of the mass of an atom of carbon-12. We may look the periodic table to see that `m(Al) approx 27,` `m(S) approx 32,` `m(O) approx 16.` Then the mass of a molecule of `Al_2 (S O_4)_3` is `2*m(Al) + 3*(m(S)+4*m(O)) approx 342.` Aluminium in such a molecule has the mass `2*m(Al) approx 54.` Thus the percent in question is `54/342 *100% approx15,79%,` so the answer is  15.8%.

A court of original jurisdiction is a court that has the authority to hear cases. All trial courts must have original jurisdiction. The first trial court that has original jurisdiction over taxpayers' disputes with the IRS is the U.S. Tax Court . The court is located in Washington, D.C.; however, the courts 19 judges will travel to conduct trials in cities across the nation. The U.S. Tax Court hears cases on disputes of insufficient tax payments and tax liability upon transfer of property, among other tax and work-related cases. Parties must file a petition to have their cases heard by the Tax Court (United States Tax Court, "About the Court" ). If a taxpayer has a complex refund dispute, involving "complex factual and statutory construction issues in tax law," the U.S. Court of Federal Claims will hear the case (United States Court of Federal Claims, "About the Court" ). Other cases heard by the court concern government contracts, public contracts,...