Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare analyze the consequences of the decisions made by characters in the play based on their intense emotions. Shakespeare makes this evident through Romeo and Juliet committing suicide because they lack belief in the complicated situation between their families ending well. Tybalt is a character whose tragic fate ends in death because of his abnormal passion for the feud between the Capulet’s and the Montagues. Shakespeare demonstrates the characters Romeo, Juliet, and Tybalt as victims...
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In recent times, the stories of civil wars and ethnic conflicts in Africa have shocked the world. In particular, children felt the blunt side of the war as the conflicts have led to separation from their parents. The book, A Long Way Gone; Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah gives the reader insight into the effect and nature of the terrifying civil war in Sierra Leone. The author tells of his first-hand experiences as a child soldier in...
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The death penalty - an old punishment that’s been around for centuries. Although nowadays, most people oppose it, it’s actually a reasonable punishment in certain circumstances. In the opinions of many people and governments, to bestow upon someone who has done the worst of things, such as mass murder or rape, it can be a justifiable punishment. Some people believe that the death penalty is disgusting, mostly for the fact that people have their own lives, and need to be...
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It was an exciting time in the 1600s as the famous tragedy Othello was written by William Shakespeare was introduced to the world. Since then, many appropriations of the famous tragedy have been created. A Tim Nelson appropriation of the play Othello into a film from 2001 took a modern-day approach, allowing the play to suit the audience of the 21st century. Although both texts show significant differences being the time frames, many similarities are also evident, exemplified through two...
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Bartleby the Scrivener, written by Herman Melville explores the harsh reality of mentally unstable people in environments that are not conducive to their well-being. Bartleby shows what happens when someone with mental health issues has gone through a negative experience and then is forced into another because one cannot live without working. The story is set in a law office during the 1850s right after the end of the industrial revolution which created many jobs, but many of those jobs...
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“There is no morally relevant difference between torturing puppies as described in the “Fred” thought experiment and buying factory farmed meat.” Is this a plausible claim? In answering this question, begin by (1) clearly explaining what Norcross means by claiming there is no morally relevant difference between torturing puppies (as laid out in his thought experiment) and supporting factory farming by purchasing factory- farmed meat. Then, (2) explain how one might object to Norcross’s claim on the basis that “agribusiness...
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“We know what we are but know not what we may be.” -Ophelia, Hamlet (1603) The rising power of Queen Elizabeth as the monarch which had traditionally been a male preserve, resulted in “destabilizing the structure of a society” (Carole Levin 93) which always expected a man to be the ruler. The renaissance society did not traditionally value the freedom of women. With Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and Puritanism which believed in spiritual equality among the sexes questioning the old...
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Black Friday shopping is a Thanksgiving tradition for most Americans.In 2017, more than two-thirds of American adults shopped over Thanksgiving weekend, either in stores or online.But do you know how the black Friday tradition started? In the early days, Thanksgiving became the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the decades after President Abraham Lincoln made it an official holiday in 1863.Then, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various department stores began sponsoring Thanksgiving parades, such as...
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Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God and Tori Morrison’s Beloved portray two black women Janie and Sethe, who are victimized by both racism and sexism, constantly dealing with the legacy of slavery, and trying to construct a new world for themselves. Slavery does not only impact the ones who are experiencing, but also the ones who have already gone through, and even who were born after the end of slavery. Both novels demonstrate the lasting impact of racial...
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Introduction In 2019, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR] reported that 70.8 million people had been forcibly displaced worldwide (UNHCR, 2019a). Within the 70.8 million displaced, there were 25.9 million refugees and 3.5 million asylum seekers (UNHCR, 2019a). According to the 1951 Convention for Refugees, a refugee is “someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a...
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Imagine this. Walking the hallways of school every morning knowing for a fact that you will get bullied, you will be made fun of, and you don't understand the reason why. Why you? What makes people want to bully others? Is it to make themselves feel better, or simply because they feel as if they are superior to that person? 13 Reasons Why, created by Brian Yorkey is a TV show about a high school student, Hannah Baker who explains...
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Every garden receives unique care from its gardener. In Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World, he emphatically expresses how marijuana growers are the best gardeners because they grow a plant every cannabis user wants. Pollan does not promote or hinder the use; however, he does confirm that marijuana is an extremely powerful mind-altering drug. Furthermore, he asserts that marijuana is a product that allows one to exceed an everyday physical experience and achieve a...
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Human beings often overlook the horrors of humanity as they neglect the personal wellbeing of others. Ursula Le Guin’s speculative text “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” and Shirley Jackson’s dystopian short story “The Lottery” encapsulates the effect of social conformity within a society. Written in the aftermath of World War II and towards the final years of the Vietnam War, Jackson and Le Guin’s works present idyllic societies, yet with a dark twist. Both writers go into great...
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In the novel Bless me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya there is plenty of significant symbolism shown throughout the whole story. The water, the Golden Carp, the Virgin Mary, Ultima’s owl and plenty of others but a very intriguing symbol from the novel is blood. Blood symbolized several things such as the blood of the Marez and the Luna symbolized Antonio’s connection to the cultures of both his mother and father which later causes a lot of uncertainty and skepticism in...
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Life is a beautiful Journey. You think you have it all figured out and have a plan. You think you have figured out your destination and the road that leads there. You are excited and feel like you know which direction you are heading in, but then suddenly the path changes, the signs change, the wind blows the other way. North is suddenly south and East is West and you are completely lost. All alone in a stranger place, you...
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Love, respect, and forgiveness are the fundamental values that every family should have. When a member of the family goes through a change, they should still stick with them, without giving up, trying to understand and make a difference. However, in Franz Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis, it isn't the case. As Gregor transforms into a vermin, his family slowly gives up on him since he’s no longer considered human to their eyes. Kafka uses the character of Gregor in his novella ‘Metamorphosis’...
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Magic Realism, or what is known as amazing surprising realism, is a key genre found in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, which is defined as a style of storytelling that paints a realistic view of the modern world while also adding magic elements. This theme is important to the novel as it employs fantasy elements such as the ability of the real character to swim in space, fly in the air, and move static objects by simply...
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Search Strategy Systematic search was carried out using PsychInfo Database. ‘Advance-Search’ option was used and the resources ‘APA PsychInfo’, ‘Journarls@Ovid Full Text’ and ‘APA PsychArticles Full Text’ were enabled for a more precise search. Firstly, tittle and abstract searches were carried out for “breast feeding” (4441 results), “breast adj3 feeding” (4901 results), “breastfeeding” (12925 results) and “breast fed” (1883 results). To combine these searches, a Boolean Operator (OR) was used which produced 18305 results. Secondly, a similar process was done...
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There are numerous theories that have been innovated since the beginning of time. From the Greeks, the Renaissance, and to Thomas Hobbes there has always been a new theory to human nature. Thomas Hobbes introduced the nature of egoism and the factors along with it. Egoism is the way humans are and how we are meant to be. According to Hobbes, egoism is someone, who only acts in their own interests. Even if that person claims that they did something...
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The text I have selected is one that raises numerous themes and issues which are reiterated and developed throughout the play. Many of these themes are typical of the Renaissance period. In particular we see the notion of personal despair due to Faustus being denied salvation. This idea of personal despair, and the emphasis that Marlowe places on it, is what contributes to this play’s pronounced reformation feel, hence why I chose this text, as it is the beginnings of...
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When most people think of success, they think it is portrayed as pure talent, ability, and happiness. But that is not always the case, as struggles and uncontrollable circumstances come in as a large factor. Essentially as we’ve progressed in the novel Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, we’ve come across many stories and studies that is used to analyze who an individual is. Along with the key components it takes to get them to where they are...
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A region’s citizens are important to how they will progress with their future. Although war helps to create jobs, it also carries drawbacks to helping the society progress as a whole. Having higher officials declaring war causes a disadvantage to having constant improvement because of many casualties and all the expenses that go into it. With war being more hurtful than an advantage, countries should focus more on improving their society, which will lead to individuals having better lives and...
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The novel Heart of Darkness, written by Joseph Conrad, is centered around a skilled sailor named Marlow and his journey up the Congo River. Marlow was fascinated by the “darkness on the map,” and had a desire to explore. In his novel, Conrad represents time and history by using Marlow’s journey to Africa to expose the reader to a time and place where colonialism and racism exist. The time period in which the book was written in, colonialism was relevant....
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Speaking is imperative to human communication that it provides us to express our opinions, ideas, and feelings( Riverse1978: 162). Huebner (1969:203) states that speaking is the most critical communication skill. In our life, mostly, we use speaking skills rather than others, for instance, reading or writing. Good communication skill leads to success in every aspect of our life, whether it is education or work. Nunan (1991) noted, 'success is defined in the ability to carry out a conversation in the...
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The issue that I have chosen off isidewith.com is just under the title of “First Amendment.” The actual issue is whether or not the government should support separation of church and state by removing references to god on money, federal buildings, national monuments, and in the pledge of allegiance. This topic, while not being as controversial as other things such as abortion or gun control, can be somewhat controversial across the country. The poll off isidewith.com shows that 73% of...
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Teen pregnancy has been an ongoing issue in the United States for a long time now. Teenage girls have been becoming pregnant at a fast pace, with a lot of the pregnancies being planned (“Child Trends” 2). With many television shows being made such as “16 and pregnant” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”, and it is giving these teenage girls the idea that it is okay to get pregnant at such a young age. Around the world,...
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Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell overall looks at the way we as humans harm by failing to understand and communicate with each other. He continues through his literature journey by talking about human behavior and examining pop culture to reconstruct human behavior. Gladwell takes issues that have happened over time that are controversial that people on social media are talking about all the time. But don't seem to get anywhere, and the rest of the people who are afraid...
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The story tells the North American nation of however one man, Beowulf, sails to the rescue of King Hrothgar and his individuals to avoid wasting them from a terrible beast that's threatening not solely their lives however additionally their manner of life. The mortal Beowulf positively shows characteristics of an epic hero through bravery, loyalty, generosity, friendship, achieving one thing of excellent worth, providing individuals with a way of security, and being intelligent. First, Beowulf showcases his heroic nature through...
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Do you know why the caged bird sings? Maya Angelou published the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1970 at the age of 42 after growing up during Segregation in the United States. The essay aims to inform and explain to the audience the importance of graduating. Angelou uses descriptive imagery, foreshadowing, tones, ethos, and pathos to express her feelings about maturing and the emotions about graduating at the time. Angelou’s essay is directed towards African Americans...
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Behind the best American novel to emerge from World War One, is the embodiment and depiction of the many soldiers who returned to their states broken down and alienated from the war. Lieutenant Fredric Henry, the protagonist in A Farewell To Arms, is a clear illustration of Ernest Hemingway’s idea of the Lost Generation and the idealistic code hero. Like many other of Hemingways’ code heroes, Fredric Henry existentially feels detached from the world and the war. As Fredric faces...
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