Many authors in English literature use the novel’s setting as an important characteristic to the story. Setting means the time and place in which a story takes place. Two famous literary works mentioned in this course stand out when comparing their use of the setting. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen take place in various close small towns and cities in the English countryside. The women in this story rarely experience life outside of these towns, are reduced to socializing...
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Introduction YouTube is a platform where YouTubers share their videos and earn money. There are many countries where people are choosing YouTube as a career. But there are so many people who can’t think youtube can be a profession. They don’t know about it. Especially in Bangladesh, people can’t think about it. There are many YouTubers in Bangladesh. Bangladesh YouTubers are not choosing YouTubing as a career. Even they can’t think about it. There are many reasons behind this. In...
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This study is about representation of women in the African American Literature as written in Native son and The Colour purple. African-American literature has undergone a revolutionary change from Phillies Wheatley, the first African-American poet to publish her works, to Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Walter Mosley, Alice Walker, Gloria Naylor, and Paule Marshall, the contemporary top Black writers. Phillies Wheatley, who was sold as a slave child to America, “the child was a victim of the largest involuntary human migration...
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In the Bhagvad-Gita, the author implies that enlightenment is gained through teachings whereas in the Siddhartha it is implied through one's own experiences. Siddhartha spends most of his life doing things that most everyone tends to do, living by the ways and rules of society. He abides by all the foundations, makes a way to perform the rituals and does what is expected of him by all the individuals of his village and his father but remains unhappy. Day after...
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Within theme 2 I was especially drawn and interested to the lecture were we examined the ‘Gap Year’. Having been one of the many modern-day students that have taken part in a gap year, it was intriguing to understand how a ‘simple’ year away from previous structures such as university began and has advanced into such a modern-day phenomenon. The Gap year began as the ‘Grand Tour’ fashioned within the Victorian period (Heath 2007). During this period this tour was...
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In 1865 slavery was abolished in the United States of America; however this act did not prevent white people from treating black people as inferior or having stereotypical ideas towards them. The events in Invisible Man occurred in the years between the 1920s and the 1930s which was also the time in which Jim Crow laws of segregation were introduced, along with African Americans suffering racism in all fields of life in the American society. Ellison’s main character can be...
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“Such, my dear Miss Brooke, is the accurate statement of my feelings; […] to be accepted by you as your husband and the earthly guardian to your welfare.” In doing so, Eliot positions the traditional assumptions of marriage, as “decided according to custom, good looks, vanity and merely canine affection,” (p. 8) she will undercut. Eliot presents the marriage between Dorothea and Casaubon, as driven by selfish motivations and egoism. Ironically, that which draws Dorothea to Casaubon, by means of...
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Tuesdays with Morrie' has unquestionably changed my view on life. Morrie Schwartz was an educator and an instructor until the end. Indeed, even after death, Mitch Albom's book has enlivened and illuminated individuals around the globe. In the book, the exercises of life given by Morrie are told. In his last minutes, Morrie was 'in the middle of' the hole among life and passing, subsequently ready to illuminate the perusers profitable and critical things they should 'pack'. Life these days...
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“As a narrative medium in film, dialogue is overrated”, I agree and disagree with this statement. According to film reference, “Cinematic dialogue is oral speech between fictional characters”. The source goes on to say, “This distinguishes dialogue from other types of cinematic language such as voice-over narration, internal monologue, or documentary interviews, which have different characteristics.” I will discuss narratives and compare it to the role of dialogue. To begin with, a narrative is a story. A linear narrative is...
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Introduction The morality of prostitution has long been a contentious issue, sparking debates across various academic, social, and legal domains. At its core, prostitution involves the exchange of sexual services for monetary compensation, which raises profound ethical questions surrounding autonomy, exploitation, and societal norms. This essay endeavors to critically analyze the moral dimensions of prostitution by exploring its implications on individual rights, societal impact, and the potential for exploitation. Through a balanced examination of arguments for and against the moral...
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We all have experienced some form of jealousy or the need to have what others have, but the acts of ungratefulness and greed can lead to our destruction. The story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant focuses on the downfall of the Loisels. Its primary focus is on the feelings of my wife, Madame Mathilde Loisel. Throughout the story, it mentions how miserable she is living a basic life. It also talks about everything that is done to please her...
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The health, well-being and quality of life of human beings depend on good oral health throughout a lifetime, from infancy to adulthood. According to the World Health Organization (2018), oral health diseases such as dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease, affect many people around the world and they are, for the most part, entirely preventable. Populations most vulnerable to these preventable diseases are youth, older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and pregnant women,...
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Chaucer under French, Italian, and English influence: The life of Chaucer is divided into three periods. The first, of thirty years, includes his youth and early manhood, in which time he was influenced almost exclusively by French literary models. The second period, of fifteen years, covers Chaucer’s active life as a diplomat and man of affairs; and in this, the Italian influence seems stronger than the French. The third, of fifteen years, generally known as the English period, is the...
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Sex is the notion of Heaven. God not only created it for the production of babies but also made it profoundly pleasurable/satisfying. He built sexual organs for men and women to be complementary to one another, and has developed hormones to make it function better in making us desire sexuality. Unlike species whose mating activity is solely accustomed to reproductive means, human sexuality has many noble implications. In a lifetime, the husband and wife bond of commitment contains the two...
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In the book In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, one topic his writing focuses on is an idyllic perception of the American Dream. The people of Holcomb are stereotypical small-town Americans of the 1950s. When the town is completely upended one night, by the murder of the upstanding Clutter family, it shows that the American Dream is fragile. Although In Cold Blood was written in the 1950s, it can be used to reflect on the present. Truman Capote’s In Cold...
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Introduction Jane Austen's Mansfield Park is a compelling exploration of societal and familial dynamics in early 19th-century England. This novel presents an intricate narrative that revolves around the young protagonist, Fanny Price, who navigates her way through the moral and social complexities of her extended family, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. Austen's work is frequently praised for its sharp character delineation and its critique of the social mores of her time. In this essay, we will delve into a detailed...
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Around the world 7,000 languages are being spoken, and most of us only speak one or two. Our identities are formed by a lot of aspects: by the people around us, the books we read, the music we listen to and the work we do. But, speaking a second language, can lead one to create a different disguise and help to understand who we are. The beauty of multilingualism lies in the ability to express yourself in multiple ways. Even...
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As has become evident from the discussion, Divergent and Oryx and Crake vividly illustrate how conventional notions of ‘humanness’ are revised and the posthuman condition is effectuated by unethical and irresponsible us of biotechnology. The thesis shows how these two novels differ – both ideologically and aesthetically – in their treatment of biotechnology, yet are drawn towards similar ends. It is the hubris, the presumptuous belief in the power of biotechnology and in the apparent impossibility of creating the ‘perfect’...
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Introduction The Museum of London, situated in the heart of the United Kingdom's capital, is an institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of this iconic city. Established in 1976, the museum serves as a vital repository of London's past, from prehistoric times through to the present day. As one of the largest urban history museums in the world, it offers visitors a comprehensive and immersive experience of London's evolution, through meticulously curated exhibits and state-of-the-art displays. The...
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In this essay, I have chosen to review the article “The dimensionality of color vision in carriers of anomalous trichromacy (Jordan et.al, 2010)”. The purpose of this essay is to show the differences and similarities between primary and secondary articles as well as how secondary articles are gathered and findings taken from primary articles. This article explains how some women may be carriers of the rare condition called Tetrachromacy where individuals have four working cones in the retina, rather than...
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In a world where racism inevitably exists, Brent Staples is one who personally shares his firsthand experiences with issues of racial inequality and unjust treatment in his remarkable essay “Black Men and Public Space”. As an African American man with a BA from Widener University and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (139), people disregard his multiple qualities of success in both his school career and work career and judge him based off stereotypes because he is seen a...
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Giving someone a second chance is like walking a tightrope. Many people will fall off of the tightrope, and only a few will actually walk it successfully. The purpose of giving out a second chance is to let someone have a shot to right the wrong they made, to give them a chance to change for the better. In reality, most people use a second chance as a “get out of jail free card,” and will never actually correct their...
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Linguistic identity refers to a situation whereby a person considers himself or herself to be part of a certain group that speaks the same language. Most people become fluent in a second or third language at risk of losing their identity. My linguistic background is that I was raised in a linguistic environment where I used Xhosa as my home language and English at school. After that, I found myself in a different language where I need to use isiZulu....
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Contrary to Jeanine, Crake wants to liberate humanity as a whole via his biotechnological inventions. Being frustrated with the entire humanity and its unwillingness to think and act responsibly in using the resources, Crake thinks of the new and ‘improved’ human race. In order to pause the horrible end of the pillaged and polluted world, he structures the Paradice project. Atwood speculates about the possible outcome of interspecies splicing and reveals how the technological hybridity leads towards a posthuman condition....
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Universal Healthcare or Nothing In 1970, the proposal for single-payer universal national health insurance financed by payroll taxes and general federal revenues were introduced in the U.S. Congress. The United States is the main modernized western country that does not offer openly subsidized medicinal services to every one of its nation, the expenses of human services for the uninsured in the United States are restrictive, and the acts of insurance agencies are regularly more intriguing by overall revenues than giving...
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According to Sigmund Freud, all dreams contain a subliminal message. These messages are able to be interpreted by a psychologist inorder to find the sources of one's pain or discomfort in life. The process of studying dreams is referred to as psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis has its application in the physical world and in literature. Dostoevsky has revealed the insights of Raskolnikov's and Svidrigailov’s dreams, it has provided a way to venture deeper into character analysis by applying psychoanalysis by. Crime and...
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Twelve tree company is based in Canada and they are into importing teas from China. In recent years the sales of the company increased due to alternative health treatments the customers get out of their products. The company wants to improve its product services even further, so they found independent suppliers in China from Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan. But the main concern for Twelve Tree is that they don’t speak Mandarin. So, Twelve trees after a negotiation process agreed...
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Through the examination of a World War II society, Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 challenges the responders to consider the role of individuality, in comparison to modern-day societal structures, conveying that human experiences are the focus of ‘good fiction. As a bombardier in World War II, Heller’s personal experiences motivate him to express the idea that individualism cannot exist in a power-driven society. The constant attempts at self-preservation and lack of selflessness in the novel forces the reader to reconsider the role...
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Many characters in the historical fiction ‘Ransom’ by David Malouf and the 2009 film ‘Invictus’ directed by Clint Eastwood portray forgiveness and reconciliation through their actions and attitude. ‘Invictus’ highlights the determination of wanting to unite a “rainbow nation” whereas, ‘Ransom’ shows how the act of reconciliation unites two long-time enemies. Through these acts of reconciliation both writer and director demonstrate the impact of forgiveness in bringing people closer together. Additionally, both texts illustrate the impact division has on an...
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Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) 10 August 1995 in Dhamai, a small village in Punjab, India into a Sikh family. My father works in the corporate sector a high position. My mother is a housewife. I have one elder and one younger sister. My elder sister is a teacher at an engineering college and my younger sister has completed her bachelor’s degree in “Computer Applications”. My grandparents also live with us. My grandfather is a retired headmaster from a government school...
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