chicago Essays

Richard Peck: a Long Way from Chicago

For my second book report, I chose to read A Long Way from Chicago, a fiction novel by Richard Peck. The main characters are Grandma Dowdel, her grandchildren …

America: Story of US- BOOM

1. What was needed to power the 20th Century and build the Modern World? Oil was needed. 2. Why was oil so Necessary? What did it replace?

Test and Divergent

The book I will be presenting to you today is called Divergent by Veronica Roth. The genre of the book is science fiction, dystopian society, action and adventure. …

Diversity In America

Webster’s dictionary defines diversity as, “the condition of being different: variety.” The United States of America is very diverse. We have had some influential people that have helped …

Analysis of the poem Tenement Room: Chicago

The poem “Tenement Room: Chicago” is simply about the same thing as its title says, a tenement room in Chicago. To show the mood of the room the …

The life and accomplishments of Al Capone

During the prohibition era of the 1920’s, if one wasn’t an enemy of Alphonse (Al) “Scarface” Capone, was he, in many eyes, a hero? Due to his savvy …

Jane Addams and her impact on society

Jane Addams is known for Hull House, located in Chicago, IL. While this isn’t her only contribution to society during her life, this is the one contribution that …

‘The Devil in the White City’ by Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson depicts that wherever there is good, there is evil as well. The note included by Larson, ¨Evils Imminent¨ depicts …

Crime Causation and Diversion Paper

Crime Causation and Diversion Paper Introduction: In today’s America, the problem associated with juvenile crime has reached epidemic proportions which in essence has prompted …