In âThe Turn of the Screwâ by Henry James, the central character, the governess, feels so isolated that she will do anything necessary to quench the feeling. She decides that the way to do so is to be in love. Unfortunately, because she is located in Bly, such a desire is not possible to actualize. When the governess realizes this she begins to manifest her unrequited feelings in the shape of ghostly apparitions. Her point of view also plays an...
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Robert Frostâs âBirchesâ is one of the most widely appreciated poems. It is a fine example of the poetâs power to fuse observation and imagination. Frost belongs to the pastoral tradition. Most of his poems reveal the beautiful countryside of New England. They also express the national spirit of America. If his poems are closely read, they can be seen as philosophical, as they touch upon the complexities of life. This paper is an analysis of the poem, âBirchesâ, to...
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Introduction The modern appearance of large cities seems to have become closely associated with the problem of trash recycling. While in central areas and historic districts of agglomerations, municipal governments try to maintain cleanliness by intensifying urban services, closer to the outskirts of the city, where most of the population traditionally lives, the proper garbage disposal is not a management priority. According to Brucker (2018), the average American resident generates up to 56 tons of food and industrial waste each...
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Rain is a critical component in the process of the hydrological cycle. The water cycle is beneficial to all organism living on this planet. It brings purification and distribution of fresh water that can be used by all living organism. Apart from providing fresh water, it also played a pivotal role in regulating the earth temperature. Regulation of the temperature occurs when water in the sea, lake or any other water body evaporates bringing a cooling effect to our environment....
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Introduction Opportunity cost is a fundamental concept in economics that plays a critical role in business decision-making. It refers to the benefits a person, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another. This concept is pivotal in ensuring that limited resourcesâlike time, money, and laborâare allocated efficiently to maximize potential returns. In business, opportunity cost is not just a theoretical construct but a practical tool that guides strategic decisions, helping organizations to evaluate potential gains and...
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âSalomeâ is a poem taken from Carol Ann Duffyâs collection of poems The Worldâs Wife; most of the poems share a common feature: a historically marginalized narrator retelling the story from personal perspective. Salomeâs character originally appeared in the New Testament and over the centuries many novels and paintings focused on Salome and the legend of Salome contributing to iconization of the character as a vicious femme fatale. One of the texts that followed the biblical story of Salome is...
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Global teenage climate activists and over 4 million people around the globe went on a strike last month to address the issue of global warming. They are deeply concerned about the environment and state that climate damage from greenhouse emissions will only grow if we don't act now. With the topic of global warming, most of us will readily agree that we should quickly take stronger climate action. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on why aren't global leaders...
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An ode can be defined as a âceremonious lyric poem on an occasion of dignity in which personal emotion and universal themes are unitedâ (Ode, 2012). Although hiphop music is usually known for itâs violent, and often, masculine lyrics, âDear Mamaâ the first single from Tupac Shakurâs album, âMe Against the Worldâ produced in 1995, can be considered to be a modern ode. Tupac Shakur, popularly known as 2Pac is one of hip-hopâs most influential rappers. He wrote this song...
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As human beings, we naturally develop a conscious perception of life around us, that is, although very unique and personal, often strongly influenced by the guidelines of law set by our government. This influence leads to near-blind control over selfacknowledgement of our own humane rights. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only asserted but showed that each of our own individual consciences should have the right to challenge the government. This would allow society to not be run from the...
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How would you like being separated from your mother the minute you were born? Never being able to see her again. Or your expected lifetime being 20 years shrunk down to 4 or 5? For dairy cows that is their harsh reality. Factory farming animals suffer in harsh conditions. Such as, neglective and abusive behaviour, the overcrowding of lots and the milking myth. These actions are currently still legal to this day under the face of the law. These animals...
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The Indian author Anita Desai creates in Fire on the Mountain (1977) a perfect tragedy in the Greek mode. The novel has an abrupt ending in a tragic manner and the tragedy becomes complete when Raka sets the forest on fire. Lonely and isolated Nanda Kaul suffers lot in her life. She chooses loneliness after her husbandâs death. She wants undisturbed life but slowly she is attracted towards her great granddaughter Raka. She becomes uneasy by seeing a frequent talk...
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This year is the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae, when the Spartan king Leonidas and around 5,000 Greek warriors stood boldly against hundreds of thousands of invaders led by the Persian king Xerxes. For two whole days, Leonidas and his men held off the Persians at a narrow pass in central Greece, killing tens of thousands of Xerxesâ men. When Leonidas learned that Xerxes had found a way to circumvent his position he dismissed most of his men,...
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The downstream oil and gas industry has faced an extremely difficult challenge over the past few years from 2015 to 2017. How were companies in this industry going to survive while the average selling price for a barrel of oil was twenty dollars, and the business models for many oilfield companies had been built on selling barrels of oil at eighty to one hundred dollars? If companies wanted to survive in the longest downturn in industry history, many company-wide changes...
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Introduction In the contemporary landscape of organizational development and strategic planning, the intersection of generation games and risk management has emerged as a fascinating area of study. Generation games, often portrayed through interactive simulations and strategic planning exercises, play a pivotal role in understanding the dynamics of decision-making across different age cohorts. These games serve as a microcosm of real-world scenarios, where participants are required to evaluate risks, make decisions under uncertainty, and anticipate the outcomes of their actions. Risk...
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Erik Erikson was a 20th century psychologist who developed the theory of psychosocial development and the concept of an identity crisis. EARLY LIFE Erik Erikson was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1902. Erikson never knew his own father; he was raised by his mother and stepfather, who married in 1905. He struggled with his identity throughout his youth as he felt his stepfather never fully accepted him as he did his own daughters. Erikson grew up using his stepfatherâs surname;...
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Cleopatra, âEgyptâs Queen,â is arguably Shakespeareâs most resilient and enchanting female protagonist. She is personified as the embodiment of her country, âthe soul of Egyptâ, and defies the reductive Jacobean âmost monster-likeâ perspective of women. The Renaissance stereotype of the subordinate and inferior female is in total juxtaposition to the possessive and shrewd characteristics that Cleopatra possesses, as she is in fact âa wonderful piece of work.â Cleopatra manipulates her associates and subordinates through her alluring sexuality and âinfinite variety,â...
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Global warming, animal extinction, and the depletion of natural resources are among the many indications that the Earthâs natural ecosystem is at risk. The consequences of such environmental issues range from health problems to the planetâs viability. The drive to âgo greenâ is evident in our daily lives, from the food bought to the products used at home. The present concerns are exacerbated by human behavior. Oceanic plastic pollution is a global crisis affecting both humans and marine species alike....
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Introduction John Boyne's novel, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, is a poignant exploration of innocence amidst the harrowing backdrop of World War II, specifically the Holocaust. The narrative follows Bruno, a young boy whose father is a high-ranking Nazi officer, and his friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. This essay delves into the thematic essence of the novel, examining its portrayal of innocence, the moral quandaries that arise in the face of systemic evil,...
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Over the past few years, waste management has become a global concern. Commonly, waste is generated in households, factories, construction sites, refineries and nuclear power plants. As the population is increasing, consumption trends are changing. Along with the improvement in lifestyle, it has posed alarming threats to the environment. If waste is not managed properly it can cause serious problems to human health and the environment. So, it is necessary for people and businesses to know the importance of waste...
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Essay on Biodiversity: Biodiversity is the presence of different species of plants and animals on the earth, which means itâs crucial that we take care of these precious creatures and preserve their habitats so they can thrive in todayâs world. This Essay on Biodiversity on the importance of biodiversity will teach you about the vital role biodiversity plays in our everyday lives, so you can help protect the beautiful planet we live on! The term biodiversity was coined by Dr....
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Introduction Michel Foucault's "Panopticism," a chapter from his seminal work "Discipline and Punish," offers a profound examination of the mechanisms of power and control within society. By employing the metaphor of the Panopticonâa circular prison designed by Jeremy BenthamâFoucault illustrates how disciplinary techniques permeate various aspects of social life, extending beyond prisons to schools, hospitals, and workplaces. This essay aims to analyze Foucault's exploration of surveillance, discipline, and power dynamics, focusing on the implications for modern society. By dissecting the...
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Introduction In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, wind farms have emerged as a pivotal innovation in electricity generation. As the industrial sector confronts the dual challenges of rising energy demands and the urgent need to reduce carbon footprints, wind energy offers a compelling alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The adoption of wind farms as a primary source of power generation is not only environmentally beneficial but also economically advantageous. This essay explores the growing integration of wind energy into...
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Environmental impact The area where the oil spilled from the Deepwater Horizon rig includes 8,332 species(Biello,2010). This means that the oil spill put every one of these species at risk. The dolphin species are one of these species that have suffered dearly from the oil spill. During 2010, nearly 90 dead dolphins were reported to be found at the Gulf. This number did not decrease either as a further 200 dead dolphins were found, during January to late March of...
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Greek mythology is a collection of stories that the ancient Greeks used to say. Such myths are about the worldâs history and creation, the lives, and actions of gods, characters, and mythological creatures, and the roots and the importance of the worship and ceremonial rituals of the ancient Greeks. The stories of gods and goddesses in ancient Greece were an important part of daily life. They teach us religious rituals, and gave meaning to the people. It has also been...
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âWe call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no wordsâ (Anna Sewell). There is without a doubt evidence that animals are being affected by climate change. Many effects are hard to measure but there are different ways animals are being affected. Because of this theyâre many species that stand on the line of extinction. With the loss of predator and prey species...
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Collectivisation was an essential economic component of Stalinâs Great Turn and the success of Socialism in One Country, aiming to increase production efficiency to support heavy industrialisation while moving towards a more Marxist society. However, the degree to which this can be considered successful may be different depending on the perspective: political, economic or social. Moreover, there is debate among historians as to whether this was the âcorrectâ move for Stalin, as though Davies asserts that it was necessary considering...
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James Weldon Johnsonâs Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man challenges the status of race relations in the United States in the early 1900s. Written on the heels of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision which legally established segregation in the United States, the novel depicts the life of a mixed-race narrator in an effort to argue that racial divisions are a contrived concept. Early in the novel, the narrator, then twelve years old, meets his father for the first time. In the...
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Introduction Adolf Hitler remains one of the most infamous figures in history, largely due to his role in orchestrating the atrocities of World War II and the Holocaust. The question of his mental state has been a subject of considerable debate among historians and psychologists. Was Hitler truly a lunatic, or were his actions driven by cold, calculated ambition and ideology? This essay seeks to explore the notion of Hitler's purported lunacy, examining the evidence of his psychological instability alongside...
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Christopher Marloweâs Doctor Faustus depicts a clash between the values of the medieval world and the emerging humanism of the Renaissance. During the Middle Ages in Europe, God is the center of intellectual life, and in art and literature, the emphasis revolves around the lives of the saints and the mighty instead of ordinary people. On the other hand, The Renaissance brings about a new sense of individualism and the pursuit of more secular knowledge. This clash between the old...
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The film I selected to review was the teen surfing musical hit, Beach Party. This film was written by Lou Rusoff, directed by William Asher, and released in the United States on August 7, 1963. The music was arranged and composed by Les Baxter and featured artists including Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Dick Dale and his Del-Tones. This film became very popular with young teens and young adults because it covered topics that young people deal with including carefree...
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