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Through the archetypes in the short story Catch the Moon, Judith Ortiz Cofer teaches the reader that love heals all. One archetype in Catch the Moon is The Crossroads, which is a place or time of decision where a real realization is made and change or penance results. The Crossroads is a symbolic archetype for the life-changing decision that Luis...
Critical ReflectionLiterary CriticismShort Story
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Introduction The graphic novel Maus, by Art Spiegelman, is a seminal work in both the comic book and historical narrative genres. It offers a poignant exploration of the Holocaust through the lens of a father-son relationship, using anthropomorphic animals to depict different races and nationalities. This unconventional medium allows Spiegelman to tackle complex themes of memory, trauma, and survival. The...
Critical ReflectionMausNovel
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Volunteering is a life-changing experience. It is hard to explain the feelings when I get involved. There is a feeling of happiness in helping others. In other words, it is a feeling I want to share with others such as friends, classmates, family members, or maybe even a stranger. On the 26th of October 2019, we are attending a service-learning...
Critical ReflectionPersonal ExperienceVolunteering
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In the novella A Christmas Carol, Dickens uses each of the ghosts to guide Scrooge to change his attitudes and behavior differently. Marley instills fear in Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past makes him remorseful, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the wider consequences of greed and the Ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge the individual and personal consequences....
A Christmas CarolCharacterCritical Reflection
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Introduction: All the things people do nowadays for everyday routine are related to information technology. Description of a collection of methods, processes, and methodologies in information technology such as coding or programming, data communication, data transfer, storage and recovery, system analysis and design, control systems, and related equipment used to capture, process, and present information. In broad words, including IT,...
Critical ReflectionGraduationPersonal Goals
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Introduction An essential quality for a teacher is to be able to reflect on their practice. This skill is important as it increases and improves the learner’s performance. It is an ability that enables a practitioner to reflect on action to encourage the process of continuous learning. A reflective practitioner needs to ensure that the surrounding environments of the classroom...
ClassroomCritical ReflectionPerspective
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Critical Reflection on Learning Developing the proposal on increasing intrinsic motivation in the classroom gave me insight into how ideas are developed and how they would be applicable in a 21st century classroom. This is evident when examining 21st century skills from not only the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) but also the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority...
ClassroomCritical ReflectionPerspective
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The characteristics of all living organisms are determined by their genetic makeup and their interaction with the environment. The genetic makeup of an organism is its genome, which in all plants and animals is made of DNA. The genome contains genes, which are regions of DNA that usually carry the instructions for making proteins. It is these proteins that give...
Critical ReflectionGMOPerspective
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The realistic novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman is a rich and epic story. It pursues Art’s own parent’s story in Poland and depicts their experience of the Nazi's attack on the Jewish populace during the 1930s. Spiegelman tells his own story in a realistic structure, describing himself as a creature. Maus happens during two distinct periods in time. The present...
Critical ReflectionMausPerspective
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Morality is a social phenomenon. It is the difference of purpose, decisions, and actions between those that are known as right and those that are wrong. In this society, morals are important and are imperative to help society run. However, a lot of times people get the true meaning of morality mixed up or they believe something is moral but...
Critical ReflectionMoralityPerspective
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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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‘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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As most Americans know, the Bill of Rights is the preliminary ten alterations to our Constitution that offer each and every resident positive rights that the central authorities may no longer disregard or remove. These rights include the privilege of a realistic preliminary, carrying weapons, the right to talk freely of discourse and religion, and individual privacy freedom. The Bill...
Bill of RightsCritical ReflectionModern Society
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“Know yourself for the unexamined life is not worth living” - these are the words of Socrates. He was an ancient Greek philosopher who was known as one of the greatest figures of Western philosophy. What he said promotes that we, human beings, should strive to know ourselves and understand who we truly are. We should question and examine ourselves...
Critical ReflectionPersonal Beliefs
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Introduction In the non-fiction book 'Fast Food Nation' by Eric Schlosser, the author explores the dark underbelly of the fast food industry, uncovering its impact on various aspects of society. Through his use of rhetorical strategies, Schlosser effectively conveys his message and elicits emotional responses from readers. This essay examines the rhetorical tone employed by Schlosser in 'Fast Food Nation,'...
Critical ReflectionFast Food NationRhetoric
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"Body Ritual among the Nacirema," written by anthropologist Horace Miner, is a satirical and thought-provoking essay that critiques Western cultural practices by presenting them through the lens of an imaginary tribe called the Nacirema. The essay challenges readers to examine their own cultural practices and biases by portraying them as strange and exotic rituals. The Nacirema culture, described in the...
Critical ReflectionNaciremaNative American
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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...
ComedyCritical ReflectionDance
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In the first part of Albert Camus’ The Stranger, we discover that Meursault is an ordinary man who works as a clerk in the shipping industry. He is satisfactory at his job, but not extraordinary. Each day Meursault does the bare minimum at his workplace (just enough to get by). In the second part of the novel, Meursault is arrested...
Critical ReflectionStateThe Stranger
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Introduction 'The Shoemaker and the Tea Party' by Alfred F. Young is a captivating account of the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party in 1773. In this critical essay, we will examine the strengths and weaknesses of Young's work, evaluating its historical accuracy, narrative style, and overall contribution to the understanding of the Boston Tea Party and its...
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Introduction The story of Ruby Bridges is a powerful account of courage, resilience, and the fight for equality. In this critical essay, we will delve into the literary elements and techniques used by Robert Coles in his book about Ruby Bridges, analyzing its narrative structure, character development, and thematic significance. Through a critical lens, we will examine how Coles effectively...
Critical ReflectionLiterary CriticismRuby Bridges
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The character Beowulf is like other ancient classical heroes we have covered so far like Achilles in the epic poem “Beowulf”. Not just because of their heroic qualities but for their unheroic qualities and problems. Beowulf in the epic story “Beowulf” is noble and is a man of his word, throughout the epic, he never backed down which exemplifies a...
Critical ReflectionHonorState
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Introduction Neil Gaiman's "Coraline" is not merely a children's book but a complex narrative that intricately weaves elements of the hero's journey into its storyline. The hero's journey, a concept popularized by Joseph Campbell, outlines a universal pattern of adventure and transformation that protagonists undergo. In "Coraline," the young protagonist embarks on a journey that challenges her courage, wit, and...
Critical ReflectionHero’s JourneyState
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Unfortunately, I did not get to attend a live performance. My fiancĂŠ and I both agree that the performance we watched would have been great live. I chose to watch a Chinese Dance-drama play called Confucius performed by the China National Opera and Dance-drama Theater. I haven't watched any dance dramas in my lifetime, so I had no idea what...
Critical ReflectionDramaState
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One tends to describe their pilgrimage to the holy land in a positive light, often as a life-changing experience, during a time of struggle, and often being described as fulfilling. Fast forward to 15-year-old me who is still haunted by the events that occurred before my once pure eyes. While Hindus, among other religious groups in India, perceive pilgrimages as...
Critical ReflectionLife Changing ExperienceState
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“Honor, Huh?” (Coppola 115:56) Kay says to Michael when he sees that the father in the puppet show kills his daughter because his daughter has betrayed her husband and fallen in love with her cousin; when Michael’s old bodyguard tells Michael that Don Tommsino was shot, Kay sighs, “It never ends.” (Coppola 123:26) These two lines said by Kay imply...
Critical ReflectionHonorState
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I’ve always been fascinated by the role of a midwife. The ability to remain calm under pressure while making potentially life-changing decisions is admirable and qualities I feel I possess. My excitement to become a midwife is centred around empowering and supporting women in the most important transition of their life. To expand my knowledge of the demands and challenges...
Critical ReflectionLife Changing ExperienceState
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The movie 'The Instant Family' is a marvelous attempt by the author when it is evaluated in terms of the concept. The movie was co-authored by Sean Anders and John Morris; Anders was also the director of this movie, whereas Morris was one of the producers. The movie was released on November 16, 2018, in the USA, whereas its DVD was released...
Critical ReflectionFoster CareState
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As a Birthright trip leader and volunteer, you could say that my journey began six years ago when I was asked to go on a five-day paid military vacation to travel with Americans. Little did I know, this trip would turn out to be one of the most impactful moments in my life. But the truth is, my journey had...
Critical ReflectionLife Changing ExperienceState
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At present, most of the people from all around the world have become lazy. That is why, they search for some sort of recreational components which do not require any kind of physical effort. Because of this, watching various kinds of TV series and TV dramas has become one of the most amusing mediums for people. Previously, only American and...
Critical ReflectionDramaState
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The movie Capitalism: A Love Story by Michael Moore examines the effect of corporate dominance on the regular day-to-day existence of Americans. In this movie, I specifically chose Walmart because it is the world’s largest retail store and most people tend to buy food from Walmart; Walmart’s main focus is on the customers and they do anything for customer satisfaction....
CapitalismCritical ReflectionState
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