Sexism - Feminism “No group ever defines itself as One without immediately setting up the Other opposite itself.” This statement is the beginning of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir’s and is her description of the Other (woman.) “... it is not the Other who, defining itself as Other, defines the One; the Other is posited as Other by...
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The Iliad is an epic poem created by Homer a legendary Greek author from the period of 800 BCE. This magnificent poem is considered to be one of the earliest pieces of literature. Although Homer receives all the credit for his creation, it is still not clear whether only one person was involved in making this epic poem. The Iliad...
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Introduction to the Significance of HeLa Cells and Henrietta Lacks In 1951 the first immortal cell was found, a cell that would change science and medicine forever, but no one knew where it came from. 59 years later a book was published, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, and in this book, Skloot tells the story of...
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“The Company of Wolves” is a metaphorical, supernatural story derived from the original folktale of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Similar to the original tale, the story takes place next to a dangerous forest, where a pretty adolescent girl, who will be called Red, goes on a quest to deliver a basket of baked goods to her ill and aging grandmother....
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Intro Comedy is a play, movie or any other form of entertainment that can make you laugh. Absurd comedy is comedy that goes beyond the realm of believability. Absurd comedy is purely illogical and completely senseless. An example would be singing a really cheery song before an execution or perhaps your own death. The absurdity could also be coming to...
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This research paper deals with the oppression of women at the hands of state government which uses religious ideologies as a tool to exercise its control and authority. The main focus is to analyze the exploitation of religious practices, particularly veil, for political ends that are shown in Reading Lolita in Tehran. Nafisi has delved on the role of women...
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“My Sister’s Keeper” is a drama film indicating a story about two sisters: Kate who is battling cancer and the other, Anna, who is a perfect donor to keep her sister alive. In the story, Kate Fitzgerald, the elder sister, is diagnosed of having acute promyelocytic leukaemia. In order to save their children, the parents decide to have another daughter,...
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To complete the genetics connection to society project, I choose to watch My Sisters Keeper directed by Nick Cassavetes. The film revolves around a family of five, Sarah (mother), Brain (father), Jesse (older son), Kate (daughter)and Anna (daughter). We see stories of families being built by planning for babies, a coincidence or even accidents. Jesse and Kate, both were conceived...
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Introduction "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot is a compelling narrative that intertwines the biography of a woman whose cells have been pivotal in numerous scientific breakthroughs and the ethical quandaries surrounding medical research. The book presents Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells, known as HeLa cells, were taken without her knowledge in 1951...
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“My horses understand me tolerably well; I converse with them at least four hours every day. They are strangers to bridle or saddle; they live in great amity with me, and friendship of each other.”[footnoteRef:1] [1: Quote by Jonathan Swift (1826). “Gulliver's Travels”] Starting from this quote of Jonathan Swift, who is presenting us that there are different kinds of...
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With the ruthless enactment of Jim Crow laws after the Civil War, African Americans’ rights and opportunities were immensely limited, causing a social and financial disparity among the different races. One major encumbrance that had to be overcome was the lack of an equal educational environment, which was one of the main contributors to the empowerment of white individuals. Writers...
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Background: The rise in popularity of fantasy and historical genres in film and television such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Handmaid's Tale while performing well with audiences and popular culture have continually portrayed women in ways that perpetuate gender norms and stereotypes. Historical fantasy's use of female subordinance or the portrayal of sexual dominance is often...
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Abstract: Postcolonial writing, by definition, is profoundly focused about the chronicles, regularly with retelling or re-evaluating the method used in post-colonial narratives that have been exhibited in western records (Ramone, J. 2013). Critical discourse analysis (CDA) can be described as an apparatus used to break down the spoken and composed writings to uncover the unrevealed philosophies. The reason for the...
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In the play, Death of a Salesman by Author Miller, the play focuses on the nostalgic dreams of the main character. The Lomans, especially Willy, pay particular attention to these dreams while fearing that these goals are unreachable. Yet this fear is necessary to the hope; Willy would much rather dream than succeed. It is the destruction of his dream...
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Coming of age stories often come in many forms and can sometimes not even be recognized as such until the very end. Gone With the Wind (1939) is one of these stories because of the way that it acts as Scarlett O’Hara’s (Vivien Leigh) coming of age story that is disguised as a Civil War romance. While she spends most...
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Cormac McCarthy’s The Road highlights the journey of a father and son traveling by foot through a burned America. The father is equipped with a single pistol and a shopping cart for what little belongings they can bring along as they move from place to place. They head South and then West throughout the story as they make their way...
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Introduction to the Theme of Death in Poetry Loss is something that is felt by everyone, but the way it is dealt with differs from person to person. Some people will spend time reminiscing over happy memories about what they lost, others will ignore the fact that someone is gone, and others will love and appreciate the person more when...
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Mark Twain is called the father of American literature, and very few people have never read Mark Twain's book. 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' 'Tom Sawyer's Adventure,' and 'Life on the Mississippi' are such literary works that many people may have heard of. Among these famous books from Mark Twain, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' is the book that will...
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Introduction Chinese restaurants have proliferated globally, becoming a staple in diverse culinary landscapes and offering an assortment of regional dishes that reflect China's rich cultural heritage. The phenomenon of Chinese dining establishments extends beyond mere food service; it encapsulates a dynamic blend of tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange. These eateries range from street food stalls to upscale dining experiences, each...
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America has had a huge past time full of wars, party’s, economic failures, and some great Presidents. The United States has had its ups and downs but, has always overcome its problems. The United States has had some Presidents and other great people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln but they, unfortunately, were killed and assassinated. Even America...
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Writer, scientist, and ecologist Rachel Carson’s metaphors, rather than highlight the connections between human beings and the natural world, aims instead to reveal how human actions affect other living and feeling beings in nature. Through metaphor, Carson illuminates how human actions dramatically, harmfully influence other sentient beings in order to emphasize that the Earth is a shared space. In Silent...
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Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that remains a dynamic habit of life, originating in India, and is considered a means of its development. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga are considered the four main types of yoga, but there are also many other types. As a means of enlightenment, yoga plays a central role in Hinduism,...
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When MLK spoke at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, he used a mountain top to represent and symbolize the civil rights movement's climb throughout American history. Ascending the mountain represented freedom from slavery and segregation. Similarly, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche uses the hibiscus flower to capture her idea of the cultural and religious 'civil war' in Nigeria during the 1990s. In...
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Several days ago, I went to People’s Forum on West 37th Street and watched a multilingual show named Somos Más (it means We are more in English). The story happened in a dystopian nation where all people were forced to assimilate, and six intergenerational immigrants united secretly to plan a revolution, fighting against assimilation, race inequality, and the idea of...
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If we had to choose two poems that show how hope and self-confidence is important in our lives, they have to be Taylor Mail’s What teachers make and Maya Angelou’s Still I rise. Those two poems excel at communicating meaning using literary and stylistic devices such as imagery or tone. Their use of language makes their poem qualifiable as great...
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Most of us can understand the serious consequences modifying our food and life can be. Whether it is injecting pesticides in our food to make them last longer or wanting to change the genes in our children, they can seem great at first but they can end up having unintended dangers that can soon to be harmful for not only...
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Military Tactics and Strategies I. Introduction “All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved” (Sun Tzu on The Art of War). Military strategies and tactics are essential to the operation of war. Strategy is the skillful planning and coordination of using battles to win war;...
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Literature is a timeless source of entertainment no matter when it was written. The reader can gain insight on the values and culture from even a thousand years ago. Readers can gather a valuable understanding about how literature reflects the evolution of a hero-like character throughout different periods in history. Throughout the Middle Ages, a hero is shown through physical...
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The New Historicist literary lens allows for critical analysis of literature among the American canon. In particular, Louis Montrose’s theory explores historical and cultural context in order to better understand a piece of literature. Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut, serves as a cryptic piece of Postmodern literature that can benefit from such analysis. The depiction of the novel's central character, Billy...
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General informantion Title: The Grapes of Wrath Significance: It shows the harshness of the Dust Bowl & Great Depression and trigger sympathy for the struggles of migrant farmworkers like the Joads family. Genre: Novel, Historical Fiction Date of Original Publication: 1939 Author: John Steinbeck Relevant Biographical Information: John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902, to a middle-class family in...
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