âNot all plants, let alone humans, survive transplantation, and, as Lahiriâs stories show, for some the process of transplantation is impossible or irremediably damagingâ(Ambreen Hai). Identity is always difficult for everyone, but being culturally displaced, as immigrants are just adds to the pressure of fitting in. Or even more so for those who grow up in two worlds at the same time. The book The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, explores the ideas of identity, the clash of cultures, isolation, the...
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Fitzgeraldâs ability to effectively implement contrasting settings in a novel is fundamental in symbolizing the organization of social strata, establishing major conflicts, and creating a social environment reflecting that of America in the 1920s. The construction of both location and time settings play a pivotal role in endorsing belief and value systems in The Great Gatsby. The 1920s setting contextualizes the tension between the social classes, attributing this to the laws introduced and recent economic prosperity. The juxtaposition of Manhattan...
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The Odyssey, an epic poem by Homer that details Odysseusâ quest for homecoming after the Trojan War, is a work that has remained relevant for thousands of years because of its ability to examine and discuss many different important aspects of being human. The hero of the narrative experiences heartbreak, fear, and eventually victory as he completes this decade-long journey. While Homer employs numerous literary forms to tell this famous story, he uses few epic similes. Therefore, the appearance of...
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The Lord of the Flies is one of the considered essential books of contemporary literature, written by William Golding. Its title refers to a demon that in some gospels is also called Lord of the Flies for his evil. Early August 1945: the Hiroshima bomb had just exploded, the war was in full swing and a group of English children returned home to return to their lives when a terrible accident caused their plane to crash in half of a...
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In India, more than three-quarters of the population consider themselves 'Hindu,' which essentially means 'Indian.' It helps distinguish them from other native religions like Islam, Jainism, and Buddhism. Hinduism is broadly described as a way of life. It seeks to explain how human life fits into the universal context. Also, it focuses more on practices that aim to address three levels of relationship: person to divine, person to person, and person to oneself. The common beliefs of Hinduism are as...
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A world rife with corruption and power struggles is the scene that we see in New Orleans in the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina. Stuck in the middle of this chaos are three men from vastly different backgrounds with vastly different goals: a black preacher, Minister Clarence Washington, who wants to revitalize his neighborhood in a project that promises to bring people and jobs to the area; Clint Johnson, a father with a bipolar wife and an autistic daughter to care...
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In Plathâs âArielâ Collection she expresses anger at a patriarchal society and the sufferings patriarchy brings, confining women to their sphere and archetypes. Women are described as âvoiceless, confined, dehumanized and dismembered because of patriarchyâ, the adoption of the Jewish metaphor to dramatize the collective female helpless response in what is the face of male assertive power. In âDaddyâ, Plath uses the framework of her ambivalent relationship with her father- who symbolizes patriarchy-to present a vivid image of female exploitation...
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I wonder how many of us really know what goes into making Samsungâs new slimmer tablet or Appleâs newest iPhone? The answer is the mining of rare earth minerals without which none of these devices can work. The unsettling truth about how these minerals are mined is probably not what you want to hear, but it has been kept under wraps for long enough. Hello my name is Elizabeth Shaw, thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak here...
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Many Westerners are unaware that the yoga classes they attend, the martial arts they practice, and even the yin-yang to which they refer are derived from traditions set forth by the early Indo religion-philosophy, Daoism. Although this system has had a profound impact on Chinese culture, its impact has also transcended and established its influence internationally. Though the philosophy may seem somewhat abstract and metaphysical, this open-ended system has created a long struggle for scholars to decide on its classification....
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Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in the village of Smiljan, which is located in a mountainous area of Croatia, when at that time it was part of the Austrian Empire. He studied for free in Vienna initially, to finally complete his studies in Paris. In 1882 he entered to work at the Continental Edison Company in France, to improve and design electrical equipment. In June 1884 he moved to the city of New York, where Thomas Alva Edison...
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A problem in our society today that has been a problem throughout history is corruption in politics. In the television series, House of Cards, the main actor Kevin Spacey plays the role of Francis Underwood. His character makes his way through politics as House Majority Whip up to the President of the United States. Underwoodâs character is merciless and craves power and will do anything to get what he wants like any other politician. His character is relentlessly cruel, and...
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Russia, not Germany, mobilized first. Serbia and Russia were backed by France and Britain during the resulting war which was Russiaâs anticipated outcome. Although no one nation deserves all responsibility for the outbreak of war, Germany seems to me to deserve the most. It alone had the power to halt the descent to disaster at any time in July 1914 by withdrawing its âblank chequeâ which offered support to Austria for its invasion of Serbia. Without Berlinâs encouragement of a...
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Colonialism is the act of a âpowerful country directly controlling less powerful countriesâ (Collins,[no date] ) the historical act of colonialism was performed by the European colonial empires which involved countries such as Great Britain, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Belgium, and many more European countries. Before the end of the 19th-century, colonialism wasnât âpopularâ or important due to the historical context of the Napoleonic wars, industrialization, and âstruggle of nationalism and democracyâ (Age of imperialism, [no date], p.145.) European nations...
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Utilitarian reasoning is applied in various aspects of human life. A typical human life consists of 5 aspects: the work, health, learning, social, and spiritual levels of existence. It is often used both for moral reasoning and for any kind of rational decision-making. Additionally applied in several contexts, it can even be used for deliberations about the interests of various persons and groups. Speaking of the work aspect of life, utilitarianism within the workplace focuses on ethics, democracy, rights, and...
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Despite consumerism having a large effect on society, the majority of people do not truly understand the impact it has on our lives. The book Affluenza, written by John de Graff, David Wann, and Thomas Nayor, focuses on the shift in American society caused by an increase in consumerism. Similarly, the article âThe Consumer Cultureâ written by David Masei, points out how a vast amount of purchases is not essential, but are based on wants rather than needs. To avoid...
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âThe Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Timeâ is a novel about the Boone family. The novel is written by an award-winning novelist named Mark Haddon who is most known for this same book, winning various awards for it. The story of the novel is narrated by the main character âChristopher Booneâ his full name being âChristopher John Francis Booneâ. Christopher uses prime numbers for his chapters and being a mathematical genius, this comforts him. Christopher suffers from Aspergerâs...
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âDo not let anyone call you a minority if you are black or Hispanic or belong to some other ethnic group. You are not less than anybody else.â The Native American and African-American groups have suffered from economic, political, and landholding troubles in the past and to this day. From the beginning of American, we see how these two groups have transformed into society as part of civilization. The Native Americans had their land stolen by the Europeans and got...
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Is Deweyâs (1916) Democracy and Education still relevant in context with the current National curriculum?â (Hopkins 2018) This is the question that Hopkins (2018) asks throughout this article. Hopkins is a unit leader in the philosophy of education at the University of Bedfordshire, and his argument progresses by looking at three main themes. Firstly, how Deweyâs (1916) publication applies to current issues within Primary and Secondary schools. Secondly, if Deweyâs (1916) ideas connect to fundamental British values (FBV) and how...
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Money doesn't buy happiness. Throughout history, this concept has been heard time and time again and has been proven to be true. People can continuously purchase material items, but in the end, those items can never satisfy a person's innate need for love and connection. As people buy such objects, they are making a poor attempt at filling a missing void in their lives. In the 1920s, this idea began to lose its significance as society became swept up in...
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The 1920s, known as the Jazz Age and the Roaring â20s, was a decade of great prosperity, booming businesses, the rise of the middle class, and the beginning of new ways to spend leisure time through dancing, nightclubs, and saloons. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the interactions and conflicts between the divisions of the upper class. The first branch, ânew money,â includes wealthy people who flaunt their riches and lack social graces, such as Gatsby. On the...
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Racism is an issue that has long been influential in almost every field of work in the wWesternworld and dance is not excluded from this. Two choreographers who fought the stigma against people of color in dance are Jose Limon and Alvin Ailey. They are two influential choreographers who transformed the face of dance. Both men were racial minorities in the white-dominated field of dance in the United States of America. Both men took their heritage and cultural backgrounds and...
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Every day I make decisions as part of my regular life. From the article by Eddy S. Ng & Ronald J. Burke, I understand that I make three types of decisions every day. They may be based on personal values, collective issues, or leadership reasons. As a business student aiming to make ethical decisions, I can make leadership decisions. If I never compromise my ethics, many things can be controlled. My ethical decisions will help sustain society, while unethical decisions...
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Research Article Summary: Self-Concept in Social Psychology The article I read was called 'The Effects of Religious-Body Affirmations and Religious Commitment on Men's Body Esteem' by Mary L. Inman. The research article discusses how religion can serve as a conduit to create and preserve self-worth in young Western men. According to the article, there is increasing research that young Western men are discontent with their bodies, and in turn, this leads to lower self-worth and self-esteem. The discontent is derived...
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Introduction The 1952 film "Singing in the Rain" is widely celebrated not just for its infectious music and memorable performances, but also for its innovative dance sequences. This film stands as an epitome of the classical Hollywood musical genre, showcasing choreographic ingenuity that has influenced dance for decades. The dance style in "Singing in the Rain" is a harmonious blend of tap, jazz, and ballet, which not only reflects the artistic trends of the early 20th century but also pushes...
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âEveryday Useâ tells the story of a rural, African American family from the perspective of a mother who has overcome racism, and obstacles, and endured labor-intensive hard work to provide better opportunities for her daughters. Despite Mamaâs efforts to protect her children from the side of the world that has contributed to her rugged exterior, her youngest daughter, Maggie, suffered from burn wounds caused by a house fire in her youth, causing her self-esteem to plummet. On the contrary, her...
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Virtual community has resulted in a cultural shift as indicated by the deconstruction of âfriendshipâ pushing the term and its meaning to almost insignificance. In the five-week Tinder case study, the participants have progressing interactions and associations with individuals of diverse cultures. This factor is largely driven by social reconstruction which, according to Castells (2014), is a result of pursuit for people whose attributes are similar. The social platforms facilitate the tremendous and broad sharing of ideas and thoughts across...
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In this bildungsroman novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, written by Mark Haddon, the author creates the protagonist, also known as Christopher John Francis Boone to encounter many difficult family life situations, which force him to mature throughout the story. From the beginning to the end of the novel, Christopher experiences feelings of betrayal, loss, and fear. Once he has no choice but to face these difficult circumstances, Christopher begins to utilize many stress-related coping strategies,...
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Social justice is a wide-ranging idea that is not restricted to a particular religious or political group. The term is defined by the Oxford Dictionary (2019) as âJustice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a societyâ. This is usually accomplished through institutions or services such as the government which work to ensure individuals can fairly access the advantages of social collaboration and prepare for financial imbalance. Many scholars on social justice have very distinctive and...
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The purpose of this text is to elucidate the causes of honor killings in Turkey and in the Turkish law, system to explain how they affect these murders. So, in this text, the aim is to raise awareness about the problem of custom and honor that has been going on for years. While writing this text, various articles on this subject were read, and information was reached about this problem of Turkey and its legal dimension. As a result, this...
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The contribution and significance of the Forestry sector to national economic growth and development cannot be overemphasized. In developing countries like Nigeria, the daily needs of many industries and households depend substantially on the tropical forest which is greatly enriched in biodiversity. for their daily needs. However, the irrational and uncontrolled exploitation of these forest and environmental resources poses a serious threat to their conservation and sustainable utilization. of these valuable resources. Well-designed and maintained built environments provide additional essential economic...
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