The 1925 novel, Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows an upstanding young man, Nick Carraway as he tells the tragic story of Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, attempts to pursue Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy woman whom he loved in his youth. Fitzgerald creates an âartificial worldâ where money is the object of everyone's desire. Capitalism drowns the characters, the setting, and the plot, manipulating the morals of the constructs. The 1920's therefore marked the time when capitalism...
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If you've lived anywhere but under a rock during the 2016 election, âfake newsâ isn't a term you're unfamiliar with. Fake news is defined as any âdeliberate disinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional print and broadcast news media or online social media.â(Kalsnes) It is true that news outlets may unintentionally put out false information, but for this paper, I will only be focusing on fake news with malicious intent. While one may believe that fake news is harmless, it is...
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Teenagers can be very inconsistent with their actions and their emotions can change in the blink of an eye. So, why are teenagers this way? Teenagers act the way they do because nature and nurture impact their identity. This will be explained through psychological studies and personal experiences. It will also express connections with Lord of the Flies and how nature versus nurture impacts the boys in the book. In Lord of the Flies, there are many examples of how...
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âWar is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strengthâ Looking at North Korea and China we see totalitarian regimes reflected in modern society bring to fruition Orwellâs nightmare Seventy years ago, Eric Blair, writing under the pen name George Orwell, published â1984,â now considered a modern-day classic. The novelâs protagonist Winston Smith is a middle-aged man frustrated with his way of life, the governments control and political movement in Oceania, governed by constant surveillance, hidden microphones, and secret police, as...
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The two deadliest wars in human history, World War 1 and World War 2 had a significant impact on the prevailing world powers of the day. Although the wars have many similarities, they were different in many ways due to their direct causes, execution, and global impact. Prior to World War 1, political developments such as the shifting of powers, European competition for material resources in Africa and Asia, increases in mutual alliances, and the arms race contributed to the...
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Covid-19 is a new disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus that has proven to be a life-threatening worldwide pandemic causing millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths. When concerns were raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of the alarming spread and severity of the disease it was then declared that Covid-19 was a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The pandemic has affected the world in all ways possible and has most definitely affected Australiaâs...
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Home to Harlem sold eleven thousand copies in the first two weeks of its publication, fifty thousand during its first year, and was the first best-seller written by a black writer in America. Nevertheless, its depiction of lower-class Harlemites did appall some of the American black leaders, most notoriously W.E.B. Du Bois. In his 1928 Crisis review, he wrote of Home to Harlem: 'After the dirtier parts of its filth I feel distinctly like taking a bath' (359). For DuBois...
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I will provide some suggestions for the UK government to take into account in respect of legalizing assisted dying law. In the future, this might will help the UK government to change the current law of assisted dying under section 2(1) of the Suicide Act. Perhaps the UK government may follow Switzerlandâs current law of assisted dying model and may take into account its application in Swiss society. Therefore, I am going to put some suggestions, suggestions are: Assisted suicide...
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This assignment will highlight and discuss the case study of Victor a 22-year-old black African male from the Nottingham area. I will discuss and provide detailed evidence on Victor's case through investigations and theories. This will help explain how Victor's race, gender and class could have had a big impact on his life and potentially discriminated against him when he has been a part of the criminal justice system and seeking mental health support. Sewell in 'Mad or Bad? A...
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Introduction Despite its many manifestations in modern society, discrimination continues to be a divisive and ubiquitous problem. Discrimination against people because of their gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, handicap, or race is the foundation of this unfair conduct. This complicated phenomena has far-reaching effects on the lives of the oppressed, affecting their mental health, social networks, and financial stability, among other areas. When people are discriminated against, it damages more than just the people directly involved; it tears at the...
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Insanity is commonly defined as the state of being seriously mentally ill. But does that exempt people from punishment for crimes they committed? Insanity pleas are rarely used, and when they are, they have an extremely low success rate. How is one deemed insane? What are the criteria for an insanity plea? These issues have been and continue to be determined by state lawmakers and precedent-setting court cases. One possible outlet for this determination is the use of brain scans....
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On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set on a voyage to India but instead landed in the present-day United States of America. As soon as Columbus first interacted with Native Americans, there were problems, Christopher Columbus brought over diseases new to the Natives that were slowly killing Native Americans. During Columbusâs second voyage, he had the intention of taking land away from the Natives, which ultimately caused the killing and removal of the Natives. Only three hundred and fifty years...
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Air pollution is a significant issue we face in the modern world, especially those who live in large cities. Two factors further compound these dangers. The first is the visibility of the pollution as the human eye cannot see most pollutants. It leaves people unaware of any possible threat, for example, it is estimated that the average Londoner loses over â16 months of their life at the cityâs current pollution levelsâ (Somerset House, 2018). The second factor is the bodyâs...
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As an infant, I was always susceptible to extremely high fevers. It was not unusual for a simple viral infection to cause an unusually high spike in my body temperature. It was not a surprise when, at the age of two, I experienced my first febrile seizure, a convulsion brought about by a fever when my temperature exceeded 104 degrees. Febrile seizures generally do not indicate serious health issues and are typically outgrown by the age of five. Unfortunately, that...
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Introduction Technology plays a very important role in making our lives comfortable and easy. We use technology every day and everywhere in order to fulfill our needs and wants. The development of technologies, such as the broadband internet and the routinization of mobile phones, has helped people to communicate and connect with each other more easily by overcoming geographical conditions and time lags. Moreover, this technology penetrates into one of the most fundamental links of human beings, family relationships, and...
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Disney took a massive risk in 1937 when they promoted and produced the movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The industry thought this movie was going to flop as it had a massive budget of 1.49 million U.S. dollars and was the first animated movie of its kind. However, the movie ended up grossing well over sixty-six million dollars in 1937 alone. As of 2018, Snow Whiteâs total box office value is over 885 million dollars, which puts the...
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During the 1920s and 1930s Harlem, New York became the capital for African Americans, attracting talented artists from across the country. Musicians, dancers, and poets were among those in search of a newfound life. In an era that produced bootleggers, speakeasies, and bathtub gin, Harlem was also home to some of the most notable nightclubs of all time. These nightclubs included the Cotton Club, the Plantation Club, the Lenox Lounge, and the Savoy Ballroom. Harlemâs nightlife was the birthplace of...
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Introduction A core element involved with social movements is collective action and mobilization which requires âspaceâ or âvenuesâ for which to exist in order to create a statement or portray a message. Social movements create associations with a unique purpose and engage in tactics such as demonstrations, petitions, drives, public statements, and meetings; with actors who attempt to identify themselves as public and worthy of their cause. Through group action, these movements target things such as government authorities, business owners,...
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Artificial intelligence for security Before examining the change in cybersecurity thanks to artificial intelligence systems, it is good to know some data. We are used to connecting artificial intelligence to computer programs such as voice assistants present in computers and mobile devices such as Cortana or Siri, as well as industry 4.0 linked to technologies that support humans in carrying out operations. complex. In reality, the evolution of the sector turns to the protection of computers and data. Malware and...
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In October 2019, The National Academy of Medicine released the widely anticipated report, Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Wellbeing, a culmination of the research conducted by The Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-being and Resilience since 2017. Their findings indicate that more than half of all clinicians, most prevalently nurses and physicians throughout the United States, experience symptoms of burnout, depression, and suicide; now widely recognized as a public health epidemic that is having adverse effects...
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Gauging and understanding someoneâs personality when you first meet them may seem like a daunting thing to do for some people, especially when it feels like one wrong move could make it harder to get to know them. Many times, it also feels like one sitting isnât enough to fully understand someoneâs personality. Personality is a fluid aspect of our lives, something that is constantly changing and growing, but something that may not change is the methods you have in...
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Black and White Flashbacks: Looking Our Racist in the Eye In the film, American History X, he portrays the profound message of how prejudice and hatred can change people and bring them closer together. Shows how âhate is baggage and lifeâs too short to be pissed off all the time.â Although hard to watch the film American History X, the realism of the movie sends a powerful message of hatred and violence. Derek who had joined the neo-Nazi movement soon...
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Before America joined the fight in World War 2, it was in a state of disarray. The Great Depression, which began in 1929, had ravaged the nation and resulted in record-high numbers of unemployed, 25%. Once Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, this gave the United States an opportunity to join the war full-time as they only aided the allies in a non-combative role. Joining the war would change everything for the United States. In doing so, idle factories were to be...
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For many years Hollywood has depicted major events in history on the big screen. However, âmajorâ history is constituted by what the populous and those in power want to be remembered as major history. In recent years, movies have been released that uncover the parts of history that are swept under the rug for whatever reason. The Free State of Jones is a movie that depicts one of these events. However, the film is not accurate enough to be considered...
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The current policy around death and dying is a highly emotive subject. One that is discussed time and time again. At the heart of this policy should be the person who is terminally ill. Most would want to see their loved ones have their dignity respected and prevent avoidable suffering, and be able to end their life as they see fit. To see another human being suffer at the end of their life is cruel, inhumane, and just prolongs the...
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Introduction: On 3rd May 2017, a student who studies at TARUC committed suicide because of cyberbullying. Even though his friends were successful persuade him to give up suicidal thoughts temporarily but at last, he still decided to end his life. This news astonished everyone and started to notice the problem of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying means the activity of using the internet to harm or frighten another person. (Cambridge Dictionary online, n.d.). Cyberbullying can call a stealth killer because it causes fatal...
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Modern medicine is a double-edged sword. With new innovations and treatments, Americans are now living longer than ever. Predictably, this voyage into uncharted territory brings its own host of new dilemmas. Over the years, there has been a notable shift in the leading causes of death in the United States. From the beginning of time until fairly recently, the vast majority of people were dying from infectious diseases. They would contract these diseases rapidly and with ease, and die from...
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Shakespeareâs tragedy âMacbethâ presents the themes of ambition, the supernatural, and guilt and illustrates the consequences of regicide. Written for audiences of the 16th century, the Scottish tragedy shows how the Great Chain of Being would have been disrupted if the foiled Gunpowder Plot was successful. The purposeful killing of a monarch is often associated with the forceful taking of power. Such violent acts were typically only committed by men of this era. Lady Macbeth, however, inverts the gender roles...
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As part of my current practice, I am a teaching assistant working with children aged 4-7 in an infant school. My current role is within year one and consists of supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. As part of this essay, I will be looking at what a community is and why a community is important to children and young people. I will also, look at the skills and values that are needed by practitioners to support children and...
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Imagine a 6â, 250 lbs male with a large build fighting against a 5â7, 120 lbs female officer with a slender build body, during the mist of action who would win? To pursue a career in law enforcement fitness is one of, if not the most important, part of the job. Physical fitness is not just about lifting weights every single day and or running for hours and hours, sure that it is a part of what fitness is about,...
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