Life Essays

The Demographic transition model (DTM) is a model used to explain the process of shift from high birth rates and high death rates to low birth rates and low death rates as part of the economic development of a country from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economy. It is based …

Henry VII reign as King in Tudor England is often seen as a precarious and unstable one. England was left largely isolated by 1509 and the lack of foreign victories also contributed to Henry becoming unpopular. However, he left the crown solvent, proving stability for Henry VIII and the transition …

Pitt became PM in 1783, inheriting a country, which had just been defeated in a long and costly war, bringing the country to verge of bankruptcy and throwing its political life into disarray. By 1793 the country was in stable financial footing and a sound administration. Yet by the 1820’s, …

Due to global warming, sea levels have risen by about 20 cm over the last 100 years. In UK, coastal areas are now more vulnerable to flooding and erosion. To defend the local settlements, various methods could be used: Seaford (Beach Nourishment): In Seaford, the beach is nourished with shingles …

Wolsey was not born into a noble family and at the age of only fifteen he entered Oxford University and his ambition was to be Pope which was the most powerful position due to religious beliefs, this can easily be demonstrated as his determination and hunger for power in political …

Influence of the past resonates within society and ultimately within each individual. This influence, however, can be of detrimental or of advantageous affect. Holden Caulfield, protagonist of the novel The Catcher in the Rye, experiences first hand the effects of two earth-shattering traumas and of spirit breaking setbacks that play …

In the movie All Quiet on the Western front, Paul is morphed from an innocent child into a war veteran who has a new look on society. Paul used to have a carefree life where he was able to be a kid, but when he enlisted into the army it …

For my coursework on poetry I have selected the following two poems for my coursework. “Homecoming” which was written by Bruce Dawe and “Dulce et Decorum “which was written by Wilfred Owen. Bruce Dawe was an Australian poet who was born in 1930 and is still living. Dawe left school …

People’s attitudes to war have changed dramatically over the last century. Before world war one, war was viewed honourable and patriotic, with people feeling that it was their duty to defend their country at any cost. Pacifism was linked with cowardice. Therefore poetry written before the world war didn’t contain …

A hero is defined as someone who acts out for others. The dictionary describes a hero as a person noted or admired for courage or outstanding achievements. A hero is typically seen as a non fictional character who protects the vulnerable with super natural powers and courage and can do …