Shakespeare Uses The Tempest To Depict A Microcosm Of Society

Essay On Popular Hypertext System
World Wide Web: The Most Successful and Popular Hypertext System Khalil Faraj
School of Electronics and Computer Science
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University of Southampton kf1u17@soton.ac.uk Word Count: 1540
ABSTRACT
Hypermedia systems and hypertext have given a universal access to a big number of documents
over the Internet, and the World Wide Web was the most successful and popular one to link the
biggest amount of hypertext documents from all over the world, despite the existence of other
sophisticated hypermedia systems in time. These systems specialized with richer navigation
experience, and were competing with the W3. This report will be focusing on the aspects that
enhanced and empowered the success and achievements of the World ... Show more content on
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They are systems that are accessed from heterogeneous architectures like different operating
systems [6]. One of the main aspects in open hypermedia system is that they have Link bases and
Link services, but links and anchors are separated from the documents which allows an easier
filtration and modifications for documents and files, since they have first class links as opposed to
the World Wide Web which uses embedded links [6,8,9]. In Microcosm for example, you need to
ask the system to see what links might be available from a specific document while W3 just shows
all the links [6]. Microcosm architecture was similar to Dexter's, it has a document management
system that takes care of the structures within nodes, it has the presentation layer that is responsible
for displaying the information and it has the link services which gives the links that are accessible
from a document [6]. Parsing documents in Microcosm was done through decomposed filters which
resulted in a complicated architecture regarding other systems that uses the client/server one, but it
allowed a very rich model of linking especially with the generic link [6]. In addition, it allowed a
flexible document processing since it has multiple link bases and had an integration with third–party
applications [6]. Microcosm was designed as a desktop–based system for
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Madurodam: A Microcosm Of The Adult World
Madurodam has been the smallest city in the Netherlands since its inception in 1952. Its tributaries
and canals measuring no more than a finger's width. Its ornately crafted Dutch gabled houses would
make amiable summer residences for rodents. Its immaculate portrayal of railway lines would have
any train–spotter paralyzed with awe. This war–monument–turned–amusement–park steals the
imagination of children and adults alike. There is a certain human tendency to associate affection
with objects of a reduced size. Maybe it is this affection that serves as the reason almost all of the
toys we make for children, as Roland Barthes puts it, "are essentially a microcosm of the adult world
[...] reduced copies of human objects," ("Toys" 689). ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It is because of this education that society forces onto children to cultivate 'user–ready' minds that
Barthes believes "the child can only identify himself as owner, as user, never as creator; he does not
invent the world, he uses it,"(89); the child is allowed to discover only those aspects of the world
that would further his or her assimilation into it. The child's actions are always induced imitation,
never original adaptations. Giving a child a Barbie and a Ken doll which represent
femininity/masculinity and family dynamics, or a Baby Krissie doll as a vaccine preparing the small
girl to become a mother (always hinting at the parasitic nature of an unprepared motherhood), in
Barthes's view, is society intentionally directing children to enter the world through a user–oriented,
preconceived path. But what if the child fails to comprehend society's pruning and interprets toys to
bring further meaning to ideas that were of his or here own conception? Personal experience and the
teachings of immediate elders influence a child's understanding of the world, and this is why
children of idiosyncratic families would interpret toys differently: their situation demands it. A child
with lesbian or gay parents could associate different relationships between the Barbie and Ken dolls,
just like

Santa Cruz: A Microcosm Of California
Everybody has an opinion about California, such an important state it is.Santa Cruz can be called a
microcosm of California.The place is full musicians surfers, artists and students making their way
into coffee places and pubs.The art galleries draw all sorts of crowds, both residents and visitors The
bookshops, you could almost surely get the book you want, unless it went out print in 17th century.
You name it, Santa Cruz has it. People and Beaches Santa Cruz citizens are socially conscious, and
are active in many areas concerning society.The Santa Cruz Mountains hold a fascination that is
hard to beat. It is almost like travelling into another time and place.It is like another dimension. The
Silicon Valley crowd has known about the wonderful

The Laramie Project: Microcosm
I don't know a lot about theater, and I can't name many plays. But, it is easily recognizable that The
Laramie Project is a particularly important piece of theatre. It entertains its audience, as any other
play can do, but it simultaneously sheds light on a terrifying reality many easily ignore. It is a
profoundly moving play that has a vital message, a brilliantly distinct style and in most aspects an
exceptional production. The Laramie Project deals with the different levels of prejudice in Laramie,
Wyoming and the aftermath of the brutal murder of a young college student. Though the town of
Laramie is secluded enough to be almost a microcosm, the underlying prejudice portrayed in the
play that exist within the town transcends ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Regardless of medium, presentation is a feature that can determine whether a work of art is truly
good. The Laramie Project is presented as a documentary based on the interviews of real people that
were affected by the murder of Matthew Sheppard. It's a combination of a variety of voices from
Matthew's close friend who is driven to becoming an activist after the crime to the hate filled voice
of a Baptist pastor. It accounts for all the perspectives surrounding a tragedy, even those of the
members of the Tectonic Theater and how they were moved by their work in Laramie. In addition,
the audience is able to really listen to what the characters say as we are undistracted by any
glamorous costumes or set design. I feel that the realistic and inclusive style of the play is quite
appropriate as it keeps its message accurate and genuine. Also, I admire the work of the Drama
department to convey such an important story in its unique format. I find it heroic of them to present
a play that addresses such contentious issues as The Laramie Project. I can also appreciate that the
play is primarily lengthy depressing monologues and that actors still gave emotionally rich
performances. And for that I have a great amount of respect for the director, actors, stage crew and
all involved in the production of The Laramie Project at Peninsula. The Laramie Project tells a heart
breaking story, but possess the power to touch hearts and open minds. I do not recommend that
immature audience view the play as it contains graphic language and difficult content. However, I
do recommend that all those that can go watch and listen to moving

Microcosm In Lord Of The Flies
A microcosm is a small society that represents a much larger one. In a basic household family, the
father takes the role of a president, the mother takes the role of a vice president, and the children
represent the normal public; this home classification is a microcosm of the real world. Golding, the
author of Lord of The Flies, included the smaller version of things that happen in the real world, on
the island where the boys lived, to represent the microcosm of the world as a whole in the form of
an island. The island included boys that were civilized and uncivilized, just like the real world, and
most of the time people tend to choose violence when things do not work out; leaders are chosen in
the wrong way, which is also a major problem ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Ralph was the first leader/chief chosen by the group, but later Jack's hunger for power was fulfilled
as he started to fight for it, and attracted mostly everyone to his side with his hunting skills. Groups
started to form when people started to act like a megalomaniac. When things on the island were not
going right, the way the boys chose to get out of it was by choosing violence, as it was the easy way
out. " Viciously, with full intention, he hurled his spear at Ralph. The point tore the skin and flesh
over Ralph's ribs, then sheared off and fell in the water " (Golding, 181). When Jack steals Piggy's
glasses, Ralph and his group go to Jack to ask Piggy's glasses back, but instead of just talking it out,
Jack and his tribe kills Piggy, and at the same time hurts Ralph, which made the whole situation
even worse. This is exactly what happens even in the real world; countries start fighting to gain
control over one another leading to ferocious wars and the death of thousands of innocent

Shakespeare Uses His Play 'the Tempest' to Depict a...
In his play The Tempest, Shakespeare uses the stage to present to the audience a microcosm of
society. He minimizes the ideologies of his society so that they are represented through the
characters and settings of the play. Through the use of dramatic conventions, the playwright
examines human behaviour and emotion on a smaller scale. The shipwreck and the island are a
world of their own; however, they are both representative of wider ideas. The play reflects how
human nature shapes a society. There is continual conflict between the rightful order of things and
challenges to it. The ship demonstrates power struggles and cements the presence of the hierarchical
structure that is applied in civilisation. The island explores colonialism and ... Show more content on
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Both characters are enslaved and exploited by Prospero who represents a colonial force. However,
the different treatment of both of them presents to the audience two varying approaches to slavery of
the native folk.
Ariel is adopted by Prospero as his personal servant and is valued by him as a "brave spirit" even
though his freedom is not granted until the very end. He is repaying a debt to Prospero and is
faithful to him, yet displays subtle resentment that he is not free. Ariel is a typical personal servant
in his attributes. Caliban symbolises a native that the colonists viewed as savage and enslaved.
Prospero's harsh and intolerant behaviour towards him mimics what would have actually happened
in reality during colonising times. When Prospero fails as an educator in imposing his values of
civilisation on Caliban he regards him as a savage. He decides the only way to keep Caliban in order
is to give him "stripes", treating him worse then an animal. He is restricted to hard manual labour
and threatened and bullied by Prospero, suffering in a similar way that many New World Natives
did.
Caliban embodies many aspects of the idea Western society held regarding these natives. He lived
without a rigid social hierarchy unlike 'advanced' European countries and worshipped an alternate
religion to Christianity. His worship of the Patagonian god Sebetos justifies for Prospero to describe
Caliban as a "demi–devil" and

Macrocosm In Arcadia
Paper 3 A main theme apparent in the play Arcadia is the concept of increasing entropy, the theory
that objects will only decline from structure to chaos. Manifesting this theme through both the motif
of human desire and the devolution of the structure of the play from order to disorder, Tom Stoppard
suggests that the increase of entropy is apparent in microcosms as well as macrocosms. Stoppard
uses human desire to create several relationships that decay over the course of the play as a
metaphor for increasing entropy in the microcosm of Sidley Park. The play first introduces Mrs.
Chater as the woman who was found in "carnal embrace" with Septimus (2). By starting the play
with an affair, Stoppard introduces the idea that the free will of ... Show more content on
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At the beginning of the play, the structure of the play is separated into two distinct timelines: one in
the early 1800's, one in modern day. Stoppard even tells us that "The action of the play shuttles back
and forth between the early nineteenth century and the present day" (15). However, by the end of the
play in scene 7, the distinction between the two timelines is blurred, with the past merging into the
present as Lord Augustus is "chased into the [present–day] room" by Thomasina (77). The play
proceeds to have both past and present characters interacting on set at the same time, transforming
the once separate timelines into an intricate disorder. Stoppard chooses to structure his play in this
way to parallel the increasing entropy of the characters' relationships. Likewise, Stoppard uses the
table present in both timelines as a depiction of increasing entropy on a small scale. At the beginning
of the play, the table only has an "old–fashioned theodolite and also some other books stacked up",
which symbolizes order (1). However, during the course of the play, the table collects items as
characters from both timelines set items upon it, and by the end of the play contains "the
geometrical solids, the computer, decanter, glasses, tea mug, Hannah's research books, Septimus'
books, the two

Cultural Anthropology : A Microcosm For The World We Live
Anthropology is a science that fascinates me, and is what inspired me to take the Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology course at UMKC. It is one of the most expansive fields in terms of what it
covers, and is constantly uncovering new information that is applicable to peoples globally. It does
come with a very challenging task however, and that is possessing the power to change mindsets,
beliefs, stereotypes, politics, economies and societal norms. Seth Holmes's book is a microcosm for
the world we live in. Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies exposes the crude reality of produce farm work in
America and brings to light issues that can be expanded beyond the cases of these migrant workers,
to migrant and foreign workers all over the world. This essay will relate Holmes's novel with the
course material I have reviewed over the semester. In it, I will present the examples of race and
ethnic biases and stereotyping, the effects of migrant work on politics and political views, and how
the American economy exploits and profits from this system with unwillingness to modify. Perhaps
the biggest issue that hinders our understanding of migrant work is racial and ethnic biases. The
'American Dream' that we know today was built by the labor of slaves and immigrants. Americans
like to think that our ancestors created this great country justly and without suffering, but one could
argue that America has not advanced much past the days of its founding. At times we are all guilty
of assuming that

Summary Of Clarkson Microcosm
In saying that in a decade, Clarkson became a microcosm for the world at large, St. John implies that
it served to illustrate a lot of the situations that were present in the world despite the fact that it had
been so far removed from them for so long. Due to the rapid influx of refugees, clarkson became
more ethnically diverse and was forced to deal with culture shock as the residents were forced to
interact with people from multiple backgrounds, as opposed to the homogeneity that they had been
accustomed to. In several cases, the residents had to adjust their lifestyles in order to account for the
changes that were taking place in their town. Such was the case with the opening of the new mosque
or the new restaurants (38) for which they had

Macrocosm In Lord Of The Flies
Literature Essay Golding has portrayed the defects of society back to the defects of human
nature.By placing a group of boys on an Island demonstrating therir degradtion through symbols.
Therefore the boys land on the Island which is the microcosm and there are no adults due to
fatalities in the macrocosm .Most of the boys rejoyice due to the lack of parental supervision and
restrictions.The boys admire the Island as the garden of Eden.As shown in the noval when Raplgh
expresses ''this belongs to us'' ,implying the state of happiness with no rules conforming them to act
in a certain nature. In addition the boys start behibiting concerning behavour. Jack Meridew has an
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In addtion Fire has to variations.It can symbolise resue and the link back to the macrocosm.As
shown in the noval where Ralph insists to "keep the fire going". In order to return to the macrocsom
society.In contrast it can also stand for irrationality,death and destruction.Shown when Jack Implusly
lit a fire killed a young boy in the process due to all the uncontrolable chaos.As eveident in the noval
"No one had seen the mulberry–coloured boy again".Thus showing how people will chose to use the
fire in posstive manner condtioned to the macrocosm or in a negative manner condtioned to the
microcosm society

Descriptive Essay About Microcosm
Humanity delights in escaping reality even if only for a short time. Some choose to play sports,
some watch tv, and others still choose to spend their time reading. Withdrawal from reality links all
hobbies together. Likewise, I like to achieve this liberation by sailing. Imagine the wind gusting
across your body, the smell of the strong scent of water in your nostrils, and the thrill of the wind
thrusting your boat along. I was astounded when I discovered this microcosm twenty minutes away
in the middle of the scorching desert.
Immediately upon exiting the car, I am greeted by the familiar telltale smell of the lake. It is a
combination of a fishy and algae scent that isn't overly pleasant, nevertheless, it doesn't detract from
the experience. On nice windy days, I felt the wind blow through my hair and saw the telltale
whitecaps forming on the water's surface. On sunny days I saw the afternoon sun make the
greenish–brown water glimmer majestically and reflect off of the glass in the high rise buildings. I
walked to the gated boatyard adjacent to the parking lot to retrieve my boat.
I walked just beyond the middle of the yard to the section where the boats for my class were stored.
I picked one that appeared to be in good shape and pushed it out of the yard towards the lake. If I
had luck on my side a friend would also help me with this, nonetheless, it is an easy job on the way
out of the yard because the exit is sloped slightly down hill. After I removed the boat from the
boatyard, The instructor would either tell me to help someone transport another boat out of the
boatyard After all the boats were out and ready to be rigged, the instructor would tell the other
students and me to start rigging the boats. Normally, I take about ten minutes to rig a boat myself
and five with help from a friend. It is a pretty simple process and involves checking the boat for any
damage, making sure the drain plug is screwed in tight, and hoisting the sails halfway up. Next, the
instructor launches the boats with his truck and I rushed to the boat to prepare it to sail. I would
lower the keel and rudder, raise the sails to the top of the mast. At last, I was sailing.
When I first set the sail and feel the wind just start

A Large Scale Version Of A Small Zip Lock Bag
A microcosm is basically a smaller scale version of a greater population, or a miniature. At the
beginning of this semester, we began the construction of our own "miniature worlds" within the
confinements of a small zip lock bag. We observed the changes and growth of life inside these bags
over the span of a few weeks. The reason for setting up these projects for weeks at a time, was to get
a better range of how things change and grow over time, sort of like a smaller scale of how it would
really be if grown outside the bag.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The materials that were used in this microcosm project consisted
of soil, a handful if pro–mix potting soil, a variety of seeds and seedlings, a small square of leather,
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The leather was added in order to begin the growth of moss in our microcosm. Once all of this was
set up, we needed to add the living organisms, the worms. Being the first day, we only added 2
worms, one earthworm and 1 red worm. As soon as the set up was finished, we moved our
microcosms to the back, to which they were kept at a standard temperature of 70.5°F, and at a
humidity of 53%. It received natural lighting as well as light from 25watt incandescent light bulbs.
Week 1: By the second week, there wasn't much preparation left, simply added 2 more worms, and
added a bit more water.
Week 2: This was the last time more worms were added to the experiment, totaling a good 6 worms,
3 of each red worm, and 3 earthworms. Added H2O.
Week 3: No new forms of life were added, but the abiotic factors did end up changing, which would
result in the microcosm changes being a bit different. The temperature was now changed to about 69
° F, and the humidity went from 53% to 54.5%. The other factors such as light, remained constant.
Added a bit of H2O in order to keep the microcosm moist for the worms to thrive and plants to
grow.
RESULTS:
Week 1: After simply one week, there was tremendous amount of growth in the microcosm. It was
already full of small plant life. There were plenty of small sprouts from all the big seeds and small
seedlings. For the garden bean, it grew to become approximately 150mm tall. The little peas

Comparing Lord Of The Flies And Mean Girls
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, and Mean Girls, Tina Fey, present as homogenous stories.
They share a plethora of similar characteristics. The two works have a fight for leadership. Lord of
the Flies and Mean Girls both lack proper supervision of the children. Finally, both use light to
symbolize order and darkness to symbolize chaos. Lord of the Flies establishes a microcosm where
young boys abide stranded on an island alone without any adult supervision. Mean Girls, by Tina
Fey, also establishes a microcosm where teenagers endure unsupervised by adults. Both of these
stories show that without proper supervision all youths will let the beast–like nature unfold. Fey and
Golding both feature a fight for leadership in their plots.

Lord of the Flies a Microcosm to Our Society
William Golding s novel Lord of the Flies significantly symbolizes characters, objects and the
setting to represent our world as a whole. Golding uses those symbols to make the island similar to
society and to show the difference between living in a civilised society and savagery. The novel
takes place on an island during World War II, this is significant since the isolation forms a sort of
civilization and community, a sort of microcosm to the real world and to human civilization.
Lord of the Flies island is similar to our society in many ways. There are certain objects that link the
island and our society. Firstly William Golding portrays the conch as a symbol for power, order and
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He was a crazy leader who killed many people because he wanted power, No one moved. Jack
shouted angrily. I said grab them! (Golding 198) Like Hitler, Jack was a dictator and ignorant. Jack
is the hunter, protector and the Soldier who is consumed by his own fear and the greater force of his
own capacity for evil. Roger is even worse than Jack, even though he isnt like that from the
beginning. Hes similar to Satan or even Dr. Mengele who was Hitler s worker

Theme Of Microcosm In A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace, a novel written by John Knowles, represents a microcosm of World War 2
through the schoolboys' experiences. The fear and violence of the war have the overwhelming effect
on the boys, especially on Finny and Gene. The microcosm presents collective issues, such as
betrayal and misunderstanding. However, these issues are a part of the social framework of man's
inhumanity towards man, which can damage a relationship between friends forever.
The thematic analysis of A Separate Peace leads towards the theme of man's inhumanity towards
other men. Knowles never refers to the gore of war and blood. This feature of A Separate Peace
makes it unique. He presents the war through the microcosm of the boys' experiences at Devon. This
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Brinker literally drags Finny and Gene from their dormitory to the Assembly Room. The dormitory
is a type of haven for Finny and Gene, but the Assembly Room is the "room of truth" for Finny's
fall. He acts like a biased judge with no goodwill in this situation. The seriousness of the Assembly
Room makes it very painful for Gene to talk about the fall. Brinker tries to use the solemnity of the
Assembly Room to his advantage. He does this by telling the other boys and especially Gene,
"There's a war on and here's one soldier our side has already lost. We've got to find out what
happened" (Knowles 168). Brinker could not care less about Finny's fall from the tree. If Brinker
was friends with Finny, he would never bring up this topic. Brinker only hopes to break the close
relationship between Gene and Finny. Brinker tries to cunningly change Finny's view on his fall by
asking him, "Have you ever thought that you didn't just fall out of that tree?" (Knowles 169).
Brinker wants Finny to remember that tragic day. He tries to break Finny's cheerfulness by asking
these testy questions. Brinker does not care that he tries to destroy the friendship between Gene and

A Rose For Emily Microcosm Essay
William Faulkner was a 20th Century American poet, screenwriter, and novelist who won a Nobel
Peace prize in Literature in 1949 and was an author of two Pulitzer prizes. He was part of a
prominent family in Mississippi that lost its prosperity and power during the Civil War. "In his
works William Faulkner used the American South as a microcosm for the universal theme of
time...whose reappearing characters grow older and cannot cope with the social change" (Larinde 1).
"A Rose for Emily" has an accurate portrayal of the historical period it was written describing the
social attitudes, moral implications, and racism of the Old South during the post–Civil War time
period. William Faulkner uses the short story "A Rose for Emily" to depict the social attitudes of the
Old South after the Civil War. The main character Miss Emily Grierson epitomizes the failure of the
South to adjust to the changes inflicted on it. Prior to the Civil War, Miss Emily belonged to a
prominent and wealthy family of Jefferson who was part of the Aristocratic class. The story portrays
how she refused to accept her new social status and was in complete denial. An illustration of her
inability to face reality was when she kept Mr. Tobe working as her man–servant, even though she
had lost her fortunes and could no longer afford such luxury. Another example of Miss Emily being
unable to adjust to change was during the death of her father. She acted as if it had not happened and
told her neighbors "that her

Global Warming And Its Effect On Ecosystems By Stimulating...
Abstracts
The uses of microcosm are resourceful in giving insight into the behaviors of larger scale systems.
global warming is increasing at escalating rate and could affect ecosystems. Ecosystems are a very
important part of humanity as they provide us with essential services to survive. It is important to
know the factors that could affect this. The use of microcosm experiments can be used to give
information into how ecological communities will be affected by climate change. In this study
sampled populations of the species Paramecium and Euglena were taken over 5 days at different
temperatures using PCR, Microscopes, Serial dilution and spectrophotometry techniques. The
results gathered form over the 5 days showed that increasing temperature over time has an effect on
the microcosms, negatively and positively. This experiment proved that the increase in temperature
through climate change has an effect on ecosystems by stimulating reproduction, interaction and
competition.
Introduction
Climate change through changes in the environment is rapidly increasing and creating a negative
impact on ecological services provided from biodiversity.
Ecosystems are essential to the sustenance of humanity as they provide us with many useful services
like food, energy, water and recycling. (Benton et al., 2007)
An ecosystem is made up of different types of plant and animal species which interact with each
other and most importantly with their environment as one functional unit. The

Microcosm Of David
I'm deeply impressed by David; his life is bumpy experiencing much unexpected, tough and lucky
things. David's life is similar with most of us; his story is a microcosm of that society. In an ordinary
world, many accidents and troubles occur to him, but he still spares no effort to live this life well.
Due to the evil spirit of jealousy, Saul is always coming up with a lot of ways to hurt David;
moreover, Saul wants to kill David using cruel action. Compared with Saul's evil, David is so kind–
hearted. Of course, David's kindness is not just benighted kindness. For example, After Saul cheated
him more times and utilized his trust to kill him frequently, David gradually knew the mind of Saul
clearly, so David trusted him no more finally. Nowadays,

Barbie: A Microcosm Of The Real World
Barbie has been the face of the Mattel Inc. brand for multiple generations. By promoting toys such
as the "Barbie Deluxe Stylin' Head", young girls are introduced to the idea of perfection, planted
with seeds of thought that to be "beautiful," someone must have characteristics like Barbie. These
mentalities lead them to transform their appearance by replicating the dolls' hair, makeup, and/or
nails, and establishing that in order to be deemed beautiful as barbie, one must have blonde hair, a
thin waist, a toned figure, and, most importantly, have fair skin. Conditioning young girls for a life
of insecurity emphasizes Barthes overall claim that "All toys...are essentially a microcosm of the
real world" (Barthes, p. 53). Barbie is the iconic face

Thayer's Microcosm Of Culture
In discussing Dartmouth's landscape, we primarily stuck to the center of campus: the Green,
Dartmouth Hall, Baker Library, etc. On the way west side of campus, Thayer promptly sits, hidden
by the trees on the south side of Tuck Drive. As Pierce K. Lewis explains, "if one part of the country
looks substantially different from some other part of the country, then the chances are very good that
the cultures of the two places are different also." We know that Dartmouth is not a country, but in
essence it has many qualities to resemble one – an administration (government), employees (faculty
and staff), taxpayers (students), states (different academic major buildings).
Thus, Thayer is its own microcosm of culture, which is clearly resembled in its comparatively
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Thayer comprises of two main buildings, MacClean and Cummings, which are pressed up against
each other like Siamese twins. Cummings, the older building constructed in 1938 has a secluded
industrial build, a simple brick façade on a very

Microcosm In The Film Snowpiercer
Director Bong Joon–ho's post–apocalyptic film, Snowpiercer (2013), follows the capitalistic
microcosm of a super train that houses the last vestiges of humanity. Curtis, the film's protagonist,
leads a group of ragtag revolutionists against the carefully perfected balance of the train in hopes of
obtaining an egalitarian system. As the group forces their way from the tail of the train to the engine
room, they're greeted with new surprises with each new train car they pass through. On their quest,
the group comes across a seemingly harmless school car. It's in this school car that viewers see the
juxtaposition Joon–ho created between the "train babies" from the tail section and the more
privileged middle–class children. Joon–ho also highlights the indoctrination of the children during
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The most obvious use of mise–en–scene presents itself as color. Before stumbling upon the school
car, all the scenes were shot in very muted, dark tones. The camera abruptly straight cuts from
Minister Mason to the school car and the change in coloration overwhelms viewers. As Curtis and
company move into the school car, the camera moves in a traveling shot, displaying all the children
costumed in colorful clothing and homemade masks. Seeing those masks, it's inferred that the
middle–class children enjoy crafts and toys that are easily accessible, but in the tail section, the
children only have one raggedy ball to pass around. This scene emphasizes that the tail section
children are deprived of so much, whether it be color, toys, crafts, or even the most important
childhood experience of receiving an

Gay Theatre : A Microcosm Of The Contemporary Homosexual...
Gay Theatre: A Microcosm of the Contemporary Homosexual Landscape
When you hear the term 'gay theatre' the first thought that may come to mind is that it describes
theatre written for and by homosexuals. If this is true, then before the decriminalization of male
homosexual sex in 1967, there was no 'gay theatre' in existence due to the political and social
landscape of that time. Spanning as far back as Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare,
themes of homosexuality have been rampant within theatrical content, but because theatre always
reflects the social conditions of its time period, the theatre's behavior toward homosexuality was a
microcosm of its contemporary governing attitudes. Before the 1960s, theatre was subject to ...
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In the 1920s, being gay in the United States and Great Britain was a crime, illness, and a sin, and it
was depicted, as such, on the stage. In much of the theatrical content of the time, the homosexual
character was portrayed as very effeminate, pitiful and sinister. In 1737, an act of Parliament in
Britain orchestrated that all licensing and censorship of plays were to be subject to the transgression
of the Lord Chamberlain, and similarly in New York, stage legislature outlawed anything that dealt
with 'sexual perversion'. Because of this, homosexuality was not even discussed outwardly on stage
until 1958. With this censorship in place, theatre had to be very oblique when dealing with
homosexual content. For example, in 1924, Noel Coward's play The Vortex included a character
with an intense cocaine habit that was a metaphor for his repressed homosexuality. Even in
metaphor, we are given a very dark, self–loathing view of homosexually that is most likely a
product of Coward's own existence as a closeted homosexual. Oscar Wilde, the most famously
homosexual playwright of the time, never wrote a single gay character, but instead expressed his
sexual deviance through other kinds of social relations within his writing. Critics have said A Picture
of

Personal Narrative: Baseball As A Microcosm Of Life
One personal accomplishment that I am most proud of is being able to play baseball again. Baseball
was my passion, and having to walk away from it was very difficult. I metaphorically view baseball
as a microcosm of life, which has taught me several lessons. On the diamond is where I learned
about love and support, especially from my parents who were always there to cheer me on. I learned
about developing habits, good and bad. Habits can develop physically and mentally; these habits can
range from a poor swing to an overly self–critical attitude. Baseball taught me how to grapple with
my fears and anxieties. Sometimes they may never go away, but that does not mean we cannot learn
how to contain them. These are just some of many lessons that

High School Microcosm
Walking into school on my first day of high school, I felt out of place. My face covered in acne, my
teeth covered in braces, and the callicks in my hair stuck up through the abnormally thick layer of
hair gel that coated them. My middle school social anxiety still ruled over me as I could barely
speak with any member of the opposite sex. Yet, I still had an odd confidence about me. I had
always been one of the best students in my class, even without ever studying for a test. I viewed
high school as a slight uptick from the curriculum I had easily passed in middle school. I was wrong.
High school exists as a microcosm of society, in which I originally failed to acclimate myself to the
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This limited my circle of friends to just the people I had known for years. My athletic endeavours
also partially attributed to my academic shortcomings, as I focused more on them than I did on
school. I realized I had to have better balance between my activities and school. Instead of coming
home, skipping my homework, and immediately going to bed, I would stay up later to make sure all
of my work was done before going to sleep. This balance allowed me to take on other activities in
addition to my athletics. I since have become involved in Class Council, National Honor Society,
and Academic Challenge. While the first two organizations primarily consist of service work to the
school and the community, Academic Challenge invokes the competition of athletics into an
academic setting. This has allowed me to make new friends while also experiencing the competitive
aspect I have always enjoyed. Branching out in high school, while not easily done at first, greatly
benefitted me, allowing me to diversify myself in areas other than athletics and to better manage

The Lord Of The Flies: Microcosm
In order to view Lord of the Flies as a microcosm of the adult world and society, we need to first
understand what a microcosm is and how it represents the larger picture. A microcosm is essentially
a miniature situation that reflects the characteristics of the big picture on a small scale. The novel
can be viewed as a microcosm of the adult world based on the boys assigning roles of power,
forming a 'government' and a 'military', developing societal norms, and Golding representing typical
forms of leadership throughout history with Ralph and Jack. To begin, the novel identifies Ralph and
Jack as the two major leaders of the group with opposing forms of leadership. In the first chapter of
the book the group of boys have a vote with the majority going towards Ralph largely due to the
conch showing him as a reasonable figure in the group. Having a vote so early and two options can
be paralleled to two political parties in an election. The group are voting citizens charged with the
responsibility of how they want their new society to be run. Since they are British schoolboys it is
similar to the democracy that is present in Britain as well most of the world. It is a system that is
familiar to the boys and thus what they see as the right way to assign power. Once there is a leader
in place a system of government follows. Again in the first chapter Ralph allows Jack and the choir
to become hunters for the group. The group of hunters can be related to a military presence in

Stargirl, A Microcosm of Societal Conformity Essay
Imagine a thirteen year old middle school girl, wearing Guess boots and an Abercrombie hood in
order to fit in. Visualize a thirty five year old man listening to the top forty radio stations and
watching American Idol, so he can have something to add to the discussion with his co–workers
over coffee break. The various types of behaviours stated before are pertained to as conformity.
Conformity refers to the process by which an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours are
influenced by other individuals. Except, how do these necessities manipulate a being? Social
psychologists have conducted an assortment of experiments and concluded that, through a range of
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When this romance initially commences, Leo notices people treating him differently as if he is an
alien. This is because Stargirl is an extraordinarily typical girl who doesn't track the culture of the
school. She plays an ukulele, keeps a pet rat in her tote bag, treats everyone with kindness and
serenades them in the lunchroom on their birthdays. As a result Leo requests Stargirl to transform
her identity so she can fit into the school, and people won't look down upon them. He wants her to
conform into the society. She adjusts her name into "Susan"–an "ordinary" high school girl. The
reader discovers in this progression that she is discontented pretending to be what she isn't.
Ultimately, she is happiest when she is factual to herself. As she articulates "Every once in a while
someone comes along who is . . . a little more in touch with the stuff we're made of, it's our identity
what really perceives who I am rather than assimilating I rather enjoy myself as who I really am. "
(Spinelli, Stargirl 177). This advocates that perhaps one can take a message from her and be a little
truer to one self. Rather than following what others say and having no genuine identity, it is vital to
build up an own identity a way one can be referred to as.
Spinelli explicates in Stargirl, even the most influential people, who fire up the conformity don't
really have their own identity. This is because they are

Roland Barthes Microcosm Of The Adult World
Can you still recall the easygoing days of your childhood that were full of cartoons and toys? What
kind of toys did you play with? Did you play with action figures, baby dolls, video games, or Easy–
Bake Ovens? According to literary theorist, Roland Barthes, toys precondition children to roles that
are expected of their gender. For example, Barthes claims that dolls condition girls for the role as a
mother. Did the toys you played with as a child predict the position you currently hold? I disagree
with Roland Barthes's claims in his essay, "Toys," concerning both the description of toys as being a
"microcosm of the adult world" and that toys create users, not creators. Barthes main claim within
his essay is that toys are "all reduced copies of human objects." He believes that toys "always mean
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For example, kids who play with miniature medical kits become doctors or those who were amused
by telescopes became scientists. Are children nothing more than smaller versions of adults? Do the
toys parents supply their children with truly prepare them for adulthood? I truly believe that toys are
nothing more but mere objects. Believing that a toy predicts a child's future role in society is like
believing that a Magic 8 Ball can truly answer whatever it's asked. Barthes claims that dolls that
urinate and are fed with a bottle are meant to "condition" girls for their future roles as mothers.
Growing up, I never played with dolls. I spent the days of my youth playing with action figures and
running around the backyard in my cape. What category of Barthes's do I fit in? Does

The Spanish Civil War: A Microcosm of the Polarization of...
To what extent did the Spanish Civil War represent a microcosm of the polarization of European
politics between the Right and the Left?
The Spanish Civil War is the name given to the struggle between loyalist and nationalist Spain for
dominance in which the nationalists won and suppressed the country for the following thirty nine
years. However, because of the larger political climate that the Spanish Civil War occurred in, it is
impossible to view the war as a phenomenon contained within one nation. Despite its obvious
domestic orientation as a civil war it was a major international conflict. The reason for this, I would
maintain, is the political dogma which surrounded the war. This essay takes the form of a political
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It is quite understandable that contemporaries, whatever their sympathies, should have viewed the
Spanish Civil War in such cosmic terms. I will now examine in some detail, first the European, and
then, the Spanish context, into which the civil war was born to see why such a conclusion might be
drawn.
In 1936, when Spain collapsed into its long and bloody civil war, the issues and underlying tensions
in the European state system were becoming increasingly obvious and pressing. Long before the
birth of the Spanish civil war, Europe, due to the `balance of power' arrangement held between the
continents main power brokers, was in a state of diplomatic congeniality. Inefficient governments
with no desire for reform reigned supreme under this system. However this period of political
stagnation was blown asunder by the `Great War'. Following years of death and destruction and an
apparent inability to recover fully, people began to question their governments and call for reform.
These popular calls for reform gave birth to a number of radical groups and seen an explosion in
their numbers as they resolved to provide strong rule. Dictatorships and political extremes sprouted
throughout Europe. These include groups on both sides of the political divide; in Germany the Nazi
Party, in Italy the fascists, in Russia the communists. Smaller instances of both can also be seen to
have

Microcosm In Run Lola Run
The film 'Run Lola Run' By Tom Tykwer skillfully demonstrates how texts use the distinctively
visual to explore the human experience by elucidating time as a microcosm of which presents
individuals with unexpected obstacles. This is evident through the opening scene where the audience
is introduced to the protagonist Lola. Her journey is characterized as a manifestation of the
microcosm in her race against time as she battles to save her boyfriend within twenty
minutes.Tykwer establishes the connotation of time as microcosm through the opening shot where
he uses intertextuality and epigraph by T.s Eliot 'At the end of exploring we will arrive where we
started". The low angle as the camera pans to the gargoyle clock emphasizes the superiority

Social Microcosm
Interpersonal learning in a group setting occurs by way of learning about self. In order for the group
to work effectively, group members must feel safe and must have the ability to be honest with
themselves as well as their group members. This allows the group members to view you as authentic
and human. While in group, one must be aware of the impact you have on group members and being
willing to self–reflect in efforts to progress. While in the group setting, several concepts are taught
in hopes that members will utilize them inside, as well as outside of the group in their everyday life
to create a positive lifestyle. This is referred to as social microcosm. Social microcosm is highly
important as it "is a keystone of the entire approach

Microcosm In The Great Gatsby
Allyson Hegranes Salgado
Mr. Calver
AM Lit P:5
Oct. 11, 2017
The Beautiful Disasters
Fitzgerald has a great way of making The Great Gatsby presents a harsh picture of the world he sees
around him. The 1920s marked a time of great post–war economic growth, and Fitzgerald captures
the frenzy of the society while making The Great Gatsby into an accurate microcosm. Fitzgerald had
no way of foreseeing the stock market crash of 1929, the world he presents in The Great Gatsby
seems clearly to be headed for disaster. They incorrectly place their faith in superficial means, such
as money and materialism, while neglecting to manage the compassion and sensitivity that, in fact,
separates humans from objects.
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On the other hand Tom's passion, when let loose, has even more of a pernicious effect. His
belligerent emotion is quick to take a violent turn, as he slaps and injures his mistress, Myrtle, when
she playfully teases him. "Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!" shouted Mrs. Wilson. "I'll say it whenever I want
to! Daisy! Dai – Making a short deft movement Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand"
(Fitzgerald 37). This portion of the book shows the reader that wild enthusiasm isn't always a good
thing. That these characters disregarded anyone else's feelings, and only did what convenient at the
time. These characters are great examples of why you need to think of the consequences before you
act.
Furthermore Gatsby attempts to woah Daisy with his fancy parties and house, but ultimately, he
fails, mostly because Tom informs her of the truth. Not only do people not know Gatsby He made
his fortune in an illegal manner. Not only do people not know Gatsby personally, none of Gatsby's
party attendees show up to his funeral, aside from Nick. "At first I was surprised and confused; then,
as he lay in his house and didn't move or breathe or speak, hour upon hour, it grew upon me that I
was responsible, because no one else was interested" (Fitzgerald 172). Throughout the book Gatsby

uses money as well as popularity and achievements to buy you love or even friends for that matter.
As we all morally know money can't buy you happiness or popularity and can

Microcosm In Lord Of The Flies Essay
The Lord of the Flies tells the story of a group of English schoolboys marooned on a tropical island
after their plane is shot down during a war. Though the novel is fictional, its exploration of the idea
of human evil is at least partly based on Golding's experience with the real–life violence and
brutality of World War II. Free from the rules and structures of civilization and society, the boys on
the island in Lord of the Flies descend into savagery. Golding's experience in World War II had a
profound effect on his view of humanity and the evils of which it was capable. Although Golding's
story is confined to the microcosm of a group of boys, it resounds with implications far beyond the
bounds of the small island and explores problems and questions universal to the human
experience.The overarching theme of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between the human impulse
towards savagery and the rules of civilization which are designed to contain and minimize it.
Throughout the novel, the conflict is dramatized by the clash between Ralph and Jack, who
respectively represent civilization and savagery. The differing ideologies are expressed by each
boy's distinct attitudes towards authority. While Ralph uses his authority to establish rules, protect
the good of the group, and enforce the moral and ethical codes of the English society the boys were
raised in, Jack is interested in gaining power over the other boys to gratify his most primal impulses.
When Jack assumes leadership

High School Microcosm Research Paper
I am the product of a lineage of men and women who walked to school barefoot. Times were hard,
but education played a pivotal role in whether the burdens of the present would be ones' they would
bear in the future. Education is more than sitting in a classroom; It involves learning from those who
are older than us and I learned from my lineage. The elders have always said "What an old man sees
sitting down, the young man cannot see standing up," This speaks of the wisdom of those who
exceed us in age. They carry many more years of learning than I have. Through the few years I have
spent learning, I have come to understand one allegation to hold true; high school is a microcosm of
the world. High school is a little world where I learned

Microcosm Of Society In Lord Of The Flies
Gifts are perfectly covered with an appropriate form of wrapping paper just as the characters in my
novel 'Lord of the Flies' perfectly encompass the themes. The characters are portrayed in certain
variations with the light – defining the good of society – and the dark – exhibiting the evil. Simon, a
connection to nature, is depicted as a purified, orderly boy. Simon's connection to nature is what he
uses to keep the innocence and good within himself. Unfortunately as my novel is a microcosm of
society, the good never stands a chance within the corruption of humanity, this is why the boys who
release their savagery that we all consume to varied degrees, lash out and slaughter Simon. The
death of Simon is symbolic of releasing Simon's natural

Importance Of The American Dream As A Microcosm In The...
America is often called the land of opportunity. Throughout history and still in present day people
flock to America in search of a better life. Many people come to America in hopes to pursue the
American dream. The American dream as defined by Pearson, "the belief that every man, whatever
his origins, may pursue and attain his chosen goals" (1). The decade of the twenties saw drastic
social, political, and moral changes. After World War I, the lifestyle and culture of America began to
change, which brought about a shift in the American dream. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great
Gatsby, Fitzgerald's use of symbols serve as a microcosm of America in the 1920's. The symbols in
The Great Gatsby serve as a microcosm for America in the 1920's by showcasing the shift in the
American dream, lack of morals, and the effects of believing in the American dream. Jay Gatsby,
whose real name is James Gatz, leaves behind his poor origins of the West to become wealthy.
Gatsby becomes a symbol of the American dream. Gatsby embodies both the essence and the
decline of the American Dream. Gatsby, described as "so peculiarly American...this quality was
continually breaking through his punctilious manner in the shape of restlessness. He was never quite
still" (Fitzgerald 68). He encapsulates the nature of the those who believe in the American dream
and their desire to continue their success. Exploring novels describes Gatsby as "the American
dream of self–made wealth, the spirit of youth

Microcosm In Lord Of The Flies
Microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the
characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. In other words, it simply means "small
world". The island in which the story, Lord of The Flies, took place is a perfect example of a
Microcosm. The Author, William Golding, does a tremendous job of portraying microcosm by
making connections through characters and creating a small island that is a mirror image of today's
adult society. For example, Ralph represents our Government by portraying characteristics of order
and leadership. He was one of the characters, along with Piggy, who attempted to recreate an
environment produced by adults; the adult society. This can be concluded by the quote "if we have a
signal going, they'll come and take us off. And another thing. We ought to have more rules. Where
the conch is, that's a meeting. The same up here as down here" (42). One of the ways he tried to
recreate that environment was to establish a sense of government, in which Ralph does so mostly
throughout the story. He was known to be the rule creator, or the "Big Brother" of the island. He
tried to maintain peace and order throughout the story, which correlates perfectly to the government
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He represented evil and violence, or the dark side of human nature within our society. His main
interest is hunting, and as the story progressed, he began to build an overwhelming urge to master
and kill other living creatures. This can be conclude Jack's famous line, "Kill the pig! Cut his throat!
Kill the pig! Bash him in!". He developed a sense of savagery throughout the novel, and even
reached a point where he murders his own kind. His act of violence, and his urge of achieving power
correlates greatly to the dark side of human nature within our

Franco-Prussian War Microcosm
The coach had to travel from the town of Rouen to Harve during a winter snow storm. "A thick
curtain of glistening white flakes fell ceaselessly to the ground; it obliterated all outlines, enveloped
all objects in an icy mantle of foam; the gentle mingling of light atoms which seemed to fill all
space, to cover the whole world." (Maupassant 5) The coach was rather large carrying over 10
people and towed by a team of six horses. It was, however inadequate, unable to navigate the winter
roads of ice and snow with constant delays and breakdowns plaguing its journey.
The carriage contained many people from various sects of the French social structure. With such a
variety of denominations, it depicts a microcosm of the French social order.
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It is symbolic of the lower class bringing prosperity to the upper classes.
The actions of Boule de Suif broadly represent the actions of the proletariat. She is seen as a
commoner and is treated with contempt throughout the story by the other characters until her favor
is seen as beneficial. While she is symbolic of the commonalty, the others in her group symbolize
the aristocrats and the bourgeois. They befriend Boule de Suif only when they want something from
her such as food from her basket. When they learn that the officer will only release them if she
sleeps with him, the do everything within their power to convince her to do so.
After being convinced by all her companions to sleep with the officer, Boule de Suif is treated
horrible by them. "Everyone suddenly appeared extremely busy, and kept as far from Boule de Suif
as if tier skirts had been infected with some deadly disease." (Maupassant 12) They had told her that
it was her patriotic duty to sleep with him and gain their freedom and followed this claim with tails
of great sacrifices throughout history for the greater good. She was also told that each day the nuns
are kept from preforming medical duties French men die and that it was her sacrifice that could
prevent more deaths. Yet, after she submitted to the demands of the officer and slept with him, they
all viewed her with disgust and when she has no food for the rest of the journey they refuse to share
their

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Devon as a Microcosm to the Outside World in A Separate Peace
Welcome to a small school called Devon during the summer of 1942. At the beginning of the second
World War, Devon is a quiet place with close friends and great memories, until one event brings the
entire school into itÕs own war. With the star athlete having his leg ÒaccidentallyÓ broken by his
best friend, Devon turns against itself into a war zone where nobody is safe.
It all began with a childish game of jumping out of a tree into a river, a test of guts and will. All fun
and games until that summer day when the star athlete is ready ... Show more content on
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While the outside world is battling in the war, the war inside Devon rages on as well. At the end,
when Finny dies, you may think that it is the end of the war inside of Devon, but it is really just the
beginning, because now Gene must fight a war inside himself about whether or not he killed Finny.
Although the book leaves off, his personal war most likely continued on until the end of the actual
outside war, or maybe longer.
This entire series of events inside of Devon reflects, perfectly, the outside world at that time. With
everything looking good,

Wetlands Case Study
Plywood lines with plastic microcosms will be used simulate a wetland environment. Each
microcosm will be 40cm wide by 50cm long. The height of the microcosm depends on the type of
plant. All microcosms will be filled with 60 cm of soil taken from an established wetland (2). Each
microcosm will have an input valve at water level and an output valve just above the soil level to
simulate the hydrology within a wetland (22). Each microcosm will be connected to a pump which
will deliver the water from two tanks. Water level will be kept at plant designated height through the
pump system and input valve. The output valve will be used to release the water at a very slow rate
so that the water will be moving within the microcosm. This is ... Show more content on
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The spores to be used to inoculate the soil will be A. laevis/koskei, A. trappei, and G. leptotichum.
These spores are chosen for their abundance at certain depths within a wetland (32). The soil of each
microcosm that will get this treatment will be inoculated with an equal part mixture of these three
AMF spores. There will be a control group which will get soil from the wetland and well water.
There will be three more groups. One getting inoculated soil and well water. A second getting
inoculated soil and well water with 672 mg/L Ca(NO3)2 and 372 mg/L K2HPO4 as used by Picard
(7). These additives are common fertilizers in an agricultural setting and dissolve easily in water.
The third will get wetland soil and well water with 672 mg/L Ca(NO3)2 and 372 mg/L K2HPO4.
Each group will be replicated 10 times to get comparative results. The experiment will run for two
years. The first year will concentrate on measuring plant growth. All microcosms will receive well
water during this first year. Year two will introduce the nitrate and phosphorus contaminated well
water to those microcosms it is designated for. One of the water tanks will be converted to the
contaminated water to regulate water levels within the microcosm. The experiment will start and be
prepared at the end of winter so that the plants are ready to grow starting spring, the best time for
colonization by AMF (5, 26).
Methods
The well water used will be

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