I first learned of Moi Tranâs work in 2019, through her performance titled The Bolero Effect, which she had staged in an old French house in Hanoi and performed by a local community ensemble of untrained performers. The play incorporated Vietnamese âBoleroâ music, a style of music that had been popularised in Vietnam in the 1950s, and used it to examine the complex transnational identity of the Vietnamese diasporas and homeland. As a Vietnamese artist born and raised in Hanoi,...
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Amir is full of regret after everything that happened to Hassan. However, Baba was very proud of Amir for winning the kite tournament. Unfortunately, Amir's guilt over Hassan made it impossible to enjoy his fatherâs pride over him. The event was haunting him and preventing him from enjoying his win to the fullest. On page 86, when everyone is sleeping Amir said, âI watched Hassan get raped,' to no one and hoped that someone would wake up and hear, so...
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When people think about winter they may think about snow and the cold temperatures. Normally they do not think about the harsh consequences that can come with being in the winter wilderness. However, in Jack Londonâs âTo Build a Fireâ, those harsh consequences are brought to life as the main character has to deal with them. Londonâs style of writing is part of the naturalism movement. This means that the environment and nature have a huge significance in the story....
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Introduction Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," first published in 1843, is a compelling narrative that continues to resonate with audiences due to its profound exploration of themes such as redemption and compassion. The novella is a critique of the socio-economic disparities of Victorian England, embodied in the transformation of its protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge. The tale serves as a didactic allegory, urging readers to embrace empathy and generosity, especially during the Christmas season. Dickens employs a rich tapestry of character development,...
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The artworks and artists that I have chosen to compare and contrast are âSelf-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbirdâ by Frida Kahlo and âGolden Tearsâ by Gustav Klimt. While they share similarities, there are many contrasts between the two. The similarities and differences involve the artistâs background, influences, technique, theme, and the elements/principles of design. Both artists are known as one of the greatest artists in their culture. For example, Kahlo was the greatest in Mexico and Klimt was the...
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The senselessness of war affects even the best of people and turns them into people you wouldn't be able to recognize. In the novel, All Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, the main character Paul Baumer gets sent to fight in the German war where they did not have the best fighting technology. This led to many tragic incidents taking place and Paul being severely affected by them. Throughout the novel, Paul starts questioning if war is...
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Introduction Christopher Columbus, the Italian navigator credited with discovering the Americas, remains a polarizing figure in historical discourse. Known for his voyages across the Atlantic under the auspices of the Spanish crown, Columbus has been alternately celebrated as a pioneer and vilified as a harbinger of colonial exploitation. This essay will explore the premise that Columbus is innocent of the charges often laid at his feet, such as initiating the transatlantic slave trade and committing genocide against indigenous populations. By...
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The title of the play itself is reminiscent of Shakespeare who wrote; âAll the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players.â.1 This sentiment is echoed throughout Henrik Ibsenâs A Dollâs House. The protagonist Nora is herself a doll in a doll house, trapped in several ways constrained by her peers. She is confined by the conventions of her society, her background, and by forging her fatherâs signature in the latter half of the play. While it...
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In A Dollâs House and A Dollâs House Part 2, we see that being independent comes up many times in both plays with one of the characters, Nora Helmer. Being independent affects Nora in several ways because it is what she is trying to change about herself throughout both plays. Noraâs husband, Torvald is one of the big problems of why Nora cannot be self-sufficient. Nora and Torvald seem to have it all in the first Dollâs House, but in...
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As Janwilliem Van de Wetering states in 'Just a Corpse at Twilight', âGreed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enoughâ (2003, p.118). Greed is the insatiable desire to possess more than we need or deserve, especially concerning material wealth, in other words, it is a dangerous sin. Yet, it is instilled in many of us still in todayâs society, having no limits or shame and definitely not for the better. This...
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The term âMoorsâ referred to Islamic peoples from North Africa who were typically of Arabic or Berber lineage, they were diverse in skin colors and languages and kept migrating to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This made them do not belong to any particular country or group. In 711 AD, Moors people swept in from Africa and conquered the Iberian Peninsula or so-called Medieval Iberia, while the rest of the Western Roman Empire was falling under the Dark Ages. There was...
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Being in love; who wouldâve knew that such an idyllic feeling could be so complex and stressful at the same time. Falling in love was one of the best experiences of my life - I just wish I was more mature at the time to appreciate it. For the longest time, even at a young age, I never thought Iâd fall in love. Iâve always been over-obsessed with how I look and deeply self conscious about my weight. I often...
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Furthermore, the war was of great importance in that it completely altered the demographic of the disabled population in Britain: the returning veterans were fit, enfranchised men, previously comprising the most dependable portion of the citizenry. Indeed, 70% of amputees were less than 30 years of age. This demographic shift served to challenge prevailing conservative and eugenic conceptions of disability as a societal burden, associated with vulnerability and deficiency. In a reversal of previous perceptions, disability, albeit that of the...
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Donald Trump has strong beliefs on how United States veterans should be treated and handled. He firmly believes that veterans are a top priority in our society, and should be respected and recognized. Since his presidential inauguration in 2016, Trump has notably decreased veteran unemployment and signed multiple acts regarding veteransâ safety and rights, one of which being the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. This Act will create a safer and more comfortable environment for veterans when requesting disability...
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Culture of discipline is a phrase used by Jim Collins (Good to Great) in his study of great companies. All of the great companies, those that far outperform others, have a culture of discipline. This does not mean that they spend their time disciplining people. When you have a culture of discipline you rarely need to discipline people. A culture of discipline is not about punishing people, but it is about control. It is about self-control. Disciplined thinking leads to...
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I have always had a desire to constantly bring out positive changes in my life and others. I believe that qualities like helping others to excel in their life, educating others, and never giving up were always inherent in me, because of my upbringing. My parents inspired me at different stages of my life. Another person who inspired me greatly is Ratan Naval Tata, former chairman of âTata Sons, who is not only a top Indian industrialist but also a...
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How many times in my own experience has this chilling killing feeling of loneliness come to strangle me as well? I can't get away from it no matter what I do. Sundays, or long evenings, can be the loneliest times since everyone is busy with something else. How could I not feel angry, miserable, and forlorn, since options for socialization are limited by a physical disability? Even if someone is not hindered by a disability, he may find himself in...
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Many of the characters in Of Mice and Men appear to be âlonelyâ to an extent, although, the theme of loneliness is extremely noticeable in Crooks, Candy, and Curley's wife. These three characters all can be related together because they are all similar in that they are the same type of lonely, a physical lonely. Objective loneliness refers to the physical state of being alone or socially isolated. Subjective loneliness, on the other hand, refers to the feeling of being...
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Summary In this autobiography, we meet Jade Snow and her Chinese American family, the Wongs. This book starts with Jade in her earliest years as the narrative simply walks us through the Wong familyâs whirling world around her. Throughout this book, little Jade grows, and with her grows a more complex and complicated narrative as Jade grows more complex and complicated herself. Jade was born into a traditional Chinese family that continued to follow homeland traditions despite being born in...
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Many works of literature include a character with unusual origins to provide contrast to societal norms and to introduce complex relationships involving clashing morals and values. In his novel, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley depicts John the Savage as an outsider because of his unusual upbringing and his headstrong morals in both the Savage Reservation and the World State society. Huxley does this to warn us against the potential abuse of technology to control people by rising dictators in the...
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Loneliness is drowning in a sea or being lost in a crowd of people âyour so-called friendsâ; it is believing that you are worthless to anyone or anything. Loneliness is misfortune; itâs hardship and heartbreak. Loneliness is terror; thereâs no freedom to it. Loneliness is infinite wonder about infinite wondering. Loneliness is an awful paradox. High school, itâs a time of laughter, fun, and of course stress; lots of it. Itâs a time you spend with your friends. I have...
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Life is filled with adversity, lost dreams, and suffering. Thus, making life challenging and onerous. Lorraine Hansberryâs âA Raisin in the Sunâ and Langston Hughesâs poems both use the themes of broken dreams, poverty, and determination to show the struggle that African Americans faced during the 1950s. The authors may have similar themes but their works explain them differently. A dream is valuable, but also fragile. The authors Langston Hughes and Lorraine Hansberry use the American Dream as a theme...
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Introduction The rapid increase in global population presents multifaceted challenges, including resource depletion, environmental degradation, and socio-economic instability. Overpopulation is not merely a demographic issue but a catalyst for a plethora of global problems that require urgent and strategic solutions. According to the United Nations, the world population is projected to reach approximately 9.7 billion by 2050, exacerbating these challenges further. Addressing overpopulation necessitates a combination of policy interventions, educational initiatives, and technological innovations. This essay explores potential solutions to...
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As a result of the increased popularity of social media, the younger generation faces constant peer pressure. When I scroll through social media, I see many models, what my friends are doing, advertisements, and so much more. It encourages me to try to look like those models and do what my friends are doing just to feel accepted. Social media influences our appearance, our outlook on ourselves, and even our actions. We can be influenced to follow friends and do...
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Maus I and 11 is a publication by Art Spiegelman that illustrates how his elderly father Vladek Spiegelman survived the holocaust via a comical representation of the holocaust. This comic has been crafted as a masterly art that is filled with truth and is emotionally captivating. It has essentially, portrayed the actual families that were lucky enough to survive the atrocities of the holocaust. The portrayal of the atrocities via the lens of animals essentially has enabled the world to...
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In America, one out of every six women have been sexually assaulted in their lifetime (Tjaden, 2000). Young women are especially at risk and 499 known gymnastsâ athletes can account for this. Recently, Michigan doctor Larry Nassar was charged with multiple accounts of sexual assaults against female gymnasts. (Howley, 2018). Larry Nassar was a sports doctor who specialized in female gymnastics, working with many gymnasts ranging from amateur to Olympic-level athletes. His actions toward female athletes carried on for decades...
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The benefits that Hidden Figures presents in terms of portraying gender is that at the end of the film they accepted that women can do the same some a male can. By watching this film people will learn that racial bias and typical stereotypes still are happening in our society today. This film was a great way of showing gender performances and so many other aspects of our lives, are governed by social norms. The second wave is a period...
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The question is would you ever hide the truth from a friend, relative, or relationship? Would you sacrifice your happiness for the truth? Or would you sacrifice the truth for happiness? If you had the option to create a world based on lies for the benefit of peace and happiness, would you? Aldous Huxley created a world of his own, that highlights the constant battle between truth and happiness, titled Brave New World. He emphasizes his opinion that one cannot...
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What you see before you is a book. A small battered thing, but a book, nonetheless. A novel maybe? A biography? A play? Likely not something the average person would pick up to enjoy in their leisure time. Yet, this flimsy little object, like countless others, holds the capability of shaping our entire world, altering the way we see, act, and understand the society in which we live. Well, this book, play, is Julius Caesar and it is a prime...
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Introduction Do soldiers owe a legally enforceable duty of care (DOC) on the battlefield? This question was raised in Re Civilian Casualty Court Martial (âRe Civilianâ), where two members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) were charged with involuntary manslaughter by criminal negligence and dangerous conduct with negligence for the deaths of five civilians during a night-time raid in Afghanistan. These charges were laid under the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT) (âCrimes Actâ) and the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (Cth)...
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