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Introduction Music appreciation is a multifaceted discipline that involves understanding and valuing music through informed listening, critical analysis, and contextual comprehension. Attending concerts and writing reviews are prominent activities within this field, allowing individuals to engage deeply with musical performances. A concert review serves not only as a documentation of the musical experience but also as an exploration of the...
Classical MusicConcert ReviewCritical Reflection
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Even though it was written 174 years ago, The Raven remains one of the greatest and most iconic works in the history of literature. This poem has impacted many pieces of work such as stories and movies from Poe’s time to the present. From the beginning of the narrative, Poe deliberately and skillfully draws the reader into a somber and...
Critical ReflectionEdgar Allan PoeThe Raven
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Brave New World was written in 1931 by Aldous Huxley an English writer and philosopher. A world that’s under control by the Government, where citizens lost their freedom, however, were granted pleasures instead. They cannot know the truth as they were brought up not knowing and still they don’t want to know the truth anyway. The truth and their happiness...
Critical ReflectionHappinessTruth
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One of Zinn’s main points is that we will always be reminded of the violence and wrongdoings of the past (Zinn 2003, p. 9). Part of the reason is that we cover atrocities with other information that is all about the glory. It is easy to say that these wrongdoings are justified because it was necessary for progress. Zinn does...
Christopher ColumbusCritical ReflectionLegacy
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Outline of the Story Kite Runner(2003) by Khaled Hosseini often reads like a fable, a parable of love, friendship, and above all redemption. Though it would be naive to limit the novel and its themes to just these three facets, Kite Runner is a lot more. The history of a troubled and savaged nation is told in miniature. The rise...
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What would it be like to situate Gandhi in today's pragmatic times? Would the Gandhian way of life have any value in this “developed modern civilization,” Gandhi was critical of? This has been shown with a touch of humor in Raj Kumar Hirani’s film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai. The movie beautifully answers these questions, by locating Gandhi in popular culture....
Critical ReflectionMahatma GandhiMovie Analysis
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Introduction Reflection is often used to look back on events or past experiences that have shaped who we are as a person today. Reflection allows for a deeper understanding when it comes to thoughts about actions and communication within certain situations. This semester, I was allowed to work within a group to deliver a workshop providing the audience with information...
Critical ReflectionPersonal ExperienceTeamwork
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For my concert report, I attended “Rigoletto” at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. I attended the one on Thursday, November 14th, at 7:30. We had at least briefly discussed Rigoletto in class so I understood the basis of the plot that goes on during the opera before attending. However, I still conducted a little bit of background research...
Concert ReviewCritical ReflectionOpera
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The painting Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair (1940) by renowned Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, invokes a feeling of emotion and gives off a bold statement with its perfectly constructed expression. A Spanish song lyric sits at the top of the canvas, draping the portrait below. Translated to English, it reads: “See, if I loved you, it was for your hair, now...
Critical ReflectionFrida KahloPainting
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Being considered one of the most recognizable poets within American poetry Robert Frost offers the rhetorical question in his work “The Road Not Taken” (Poets.org). If I were asked about what the poem is about, I would reply in several words it is about life, choice, and regret. Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” speaks both about the inevitability of...
Critical ReflectionPoetryThe Road Not Taken
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I attended a music concert held at the Manhattan School of Music at 8:00 pm Friday, November 08. The concert was directed with various types of music using many instruments. The environment was penetrating as the concert hall was about the dimensions of an average home living room with about 45 people in the spectators. The concert was separated into...
Concert ReviewCritical ReflectionInterests
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In the short story Shirley Jackson, she wants to show the banalization of violence illustrated by a macabre and at the same time banal ritual. The story takes place in a small village, on a clear morning, June 27th, where the whole city, but not only it, chooses its members by chance, who must be sacrificed by stoning. This ritual...
Critical ReflectionLiterary CriticismThe Lottery
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Introduction Decision-making is a fundamental cognitive process that underpins the choices individuals and organizations make. It is a complex interplay of analytical and intuitive thinking, often influenced by personal experiences and contextual factors. This essay explores the reflective aspects of decision-making, examining how self-awareness and critical evaluation can enhance the quality of decisions. By evaluating the theoretical underpinnings and practical...
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Introduction "A Doll's House," a play penned by Henrik Ibsen, has long stood as a monument in the world of drama due to its profound exploration of societal norms and gender roles. Written in 1879, the play foregrounds the struggles of Nora Helmer, a woman trapped in the stifling confines of a patriarchal society. Through the lens of its characters...
A Doll’s HouseCritical ReflectionPerspective
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Beloved, classified as a historical fiction and a gothic horror story demonstrates Toni Morrison's skill in penetrating the unconstrained unapologetic psyches of numerous characters who shoulder the horrific burden of slavery sins. Morrison chooses to marvel that slaves were brutalized beyond endurance. Slavery is a condition in which one human being is owned by the other and is considered as...
BelovedCritical ReflectionPerspective
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The concert that I attended this semester was my cousin Hailey’s middle school choir concert on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at 7:00 PM at North Laurel Middle School. The performance took place in the gym. The concert being in the gym made it so easy to hear the choir member’s voices and the audience could take in the lyrics. My...
Concert ReviewCritical ReflectionPerspective
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‘Advice to Youth’ (1882) by Mark Twain is a satirical essay. It was written several centuries ago, but it still offers a powerful message. It is hilarious, caustic, and all-around good advice. He was asked to write it for America's youth. Twain tends to take advantage of opportunities to address society's standards and to criticize authoritative figures who shape youth....
Critical ReflectionLiterary CriticismMark Twain
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John Steinbeck's classic novella, "Of Mice and Men," is a profound exploration of friendship, loneliness, and the pursuit of the American Dream during the Great Depression. Through the lens of a dialectical journal, where readers interact with the text by recording their thoughts and reactions, one can gain deeper insights into the themes and characters of the novel. Entry 1:...
Critical ReflectionOf Mice and MenReading Books
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This reflective essay is going to analyze the professional experiences I've undergone during my time being part of the University of South Wales BA Sports Journalism course, whether that's been during my studies lectures or outside of campus with work placements or other opportunities I have taken which further relates to my development as a sports Journalist. This will be...
Critical ReflectionPersonal ExperienceWork
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As a student, I have read lots of stories and articles about the use of illegal drugs and drug addiction. I, too, have seen and heard various news about this topic on national television. But I would say that the video presentations I’ve just watched are collectively comprehensive and all-inclusive. The presentation has a strong and clear message to everyone....
Critical ReflectionDrug AddictionDrugs
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Aldous Huxley uses perversion in his book Brave New World to successfully admonish present society about its growing interest in technology and stability. The setting takes place in a futuristic society, The World State, that worships Henry Ford because of the assembly line. Mustapha Mond is the controller who executes all rules and regulations for the people. He creates a...
Brave New WorldCritical ReflectionHenry Ford
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In his book, on becoming human, Vanier mentions the concept of loneliness. He went to different communities and various psychiatric hospitals to look at different cases that would help him understand the true meaning of loneliness. One of these cases is of a child named Eric. Vanier met him in a mental hospital, which was about forty kilometers away from...
Critical ReflectionHospitalLoneliness
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Introduction Leadership is the ability of a personal or a gaggle of people to effect and lead supporters or alternative members of a corporation. Leaders are needed in most areas, such as business, politics, regions, and community organizations. This report will talk about my best leadership experience, an inspirational leader for me, two group activities this semester, values, beliefs, and...
Critical ReflectionLeadershipPersonal Experience
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Palaces like the Forbidden City are no exception to this: they show power by their size but the same idea of a courtyard exists in the enclosed walled area called the Imperial City. It may show power with the visibility of the different halls and gates, but the private space inside stays away from people outside. The residential area of...
ChineseCritical ReflectionMother
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Designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture. With 24,000 m2, of which 9.000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the Museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovative design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited in it. Almost from the moment it...
ArchitectureCritical ReflectionMuseum
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Will you believe me if I say the person who was rejected several times for the simplest job, is now a successful entrepreneur and one of the richest people in the world today? We all know success and failure are a part of our life, it is up to us whether we get disappointed with those failures or move forward...
Critical ReflectionFailurePersonal Experience
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Michel Foucault, author of the book 'Discipline and Punishment: The Birth of Prison' lived from 1926 to 1984 and was a French philosopher, historian, and sociologist. This novel shows how the prison looked and changed, what torture was used, what punishments were used against prisoners, and what a typical day looked like at this place. Foucault undertook a critical reflection...
Critical ReflectionDisciplinePunishment
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Rarely does an adventure revolve around the treasure hunt ahead alone or a romance relies merely on how attractive the sweethearts are. Rather any successful story instinctively acts around a latent fabric serving as a purpose that truly defines that story’s essence beyond its surface. The theme is that purpose, that sense of meaning. However, to define a theme, one...
Critical ReflectionRay BradburyShort Story
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The art piece that I have chosen created by Harvey Pratt is a work of art that is currently in progress. When it is finished it is truly going to be a beautiful work of art to honor those who fought in battle. I chose Warriors’ Circle of Honor, a memorial that honors the Native Americans who have fought in...
Critical ReflectionVeteransVeterans Day
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