Both ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ use characters who change their ideals to fit their view of the American Dream. For example, in ‘The Great Gatsby’, Fitzgerald creates Myrtle’s lifestyle in a way that lures her to have an affair with Tom Buchannan, Daisy’s husband. Her physical description that is mentioned could perhaps imply that her lifestyle is nothing but a false representation of her own American Dream. In Chapter 2, Fitzgerald sensually describes Tom Buchanan’s mistress,...
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Introduction: In this documentation I will be describing all the different methods of Mobile connectivity. I will describe all these methods in depth and explain how they link to mobile technology. I will not only be explaining the methods of connectivity, I will also be explaining the technologies used by mobile devices. I will also be explaining each method’s advantages, disadvantages and uses in this document. These methods are separated into two categories and they are Wired and Wireless, and...
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In less than a decade, the Internet has grown explosively which has drawn attention to billions of users and increased the number of online activities to an unprecedented rate. As a consequence, this led the whole world to a new digital age, where the majority of people nowadays are reliant on the Internet and technology for their needs. For Instance: E-mail has rapidly replaced outdated hand-written letters, phone calls are conducted through wireless devices, news is informed to the world...
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One of Luther's many strengths was to not let anything, or anyone stand in his way once he is committed to his goal. An example of when he demonstrated this was when he found out about the Catholic Churches indulgences. Once he found out about this his goal was to save the people that were believers of the church. Although along the way Luther came across some troubles and issues, he always found a way around it. An example of...
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An estimated 145,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year. Approximately 1,200 people in Australia are currently diagnosed with motor neurone disease and about 400 new diagnoses are made each year. People with terminal illnesses must have the choice to end their pain and agony. Euthanasia is a way to end the suffering of terminally ill patients peacefully while surrounded by their loved ones. Euthanasia must be made legal in all states of Australia under strict...
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Today, I will be showcasing a Korean documentary entitled ‘Reach for the Sky’ directed by Steven Dhoedt and Wooyoung Choi. Imagine yourself blearily studying for 16 hours every day, never coming out for air. This is the cruel reality Korean high school students face daily for the hope to ‘Reach for the SKY’. SKY alludes to the three most prestigious universities in South Korea- Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Students are taught the values of independence and...
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Student achievement is a difficult concept to discuss comprehensively simply because there are so many factors that impact. Choice of school, teacher quality, the child’s interest in the subject matter, socio-ecconomic status and geographic location are all well documented aspects that influence how successful a child is at school. Because there are so many elements contributing to achievement it is problematic to apportion how much impact each factor has on learning… education is not as simple as following a recipe...
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Here are three reasons why freedom of speech is important. Freedom of speech promotes the exchange of ideas, helps expose immoral or unlawful activities, and creates resiliency in society. When someone has an idea, they should be able to freely promote and exchange that idea without the burden of receiving persecution or suppression. Imagine being a woman and not being able to vote or the effect of segregation in the community during the 1920’s era. Free speech grants people the...
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“Furthermore, having lost faith in himself, he thought it his duty to undermine the nation's faith in itself” - (West, Nathanael. P.p.110). Nathanael West is a prominent author of the Modern era and his novels are rich with passive criticism of the American institutions during the Modern Age. A Cool Million (1934) was published during an era when every young middle-class American was struggling to pursue his/her American Dream. This dream gives hope to everyone to struggle and move upwards...
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“A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” (Steinbeck). John Steinbeck’s famous novel, Of Mice and Men, is about an unlikely pair, Lennie and George. The two men embark on a journey to find work so that they can eventually get the money to purchase a ranch of their own....
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Introduction: Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth and contain almost 80% of the world’s animals. Oceans also provide half of the world’s oxygen supply, owing to the large amount of plants in the ocean. Oceans remained undisturbed up till the 20th century when large boats became common, allowing more people to travel the oceans, making them more vulnerable to human activities. Ocean pollution is the act of dumping toxic substances into the ocean. “The greatest threat to...
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Is college worth the money? This question has become increasingly prevalent as prices rise. The answer is a very hard one but I would have to say NO it is not worth the exorbitant amount of money that we have to pay in the United States. Access to higher education is a necessity for any modern society. We need to find a solution to this national problem. Government, state funds, and the university administrators should work together to devise a...
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The events that led up to the American Revolution unfolded over many years. There was not one single event or specific idea that led the colonists to revolt against their government. Rather, a series of laws and regulations were imposed by England, which caused conflicts within the colonies. The Great Awakening was the unsettled nature of simple life and several other crises; ethical, racial, economic, and military showing North America’s diverse society. There was also a spiritual and philosophical enlightenment...
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By far, women are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer as compared to men. Part of the reason for this case is because women have a high number of breast cells compared to men. However, the main reason for the high cases of breast cancer among women, as opposed to men, is the exposure of women to growth-promoting effects of progesterone and estrogen hormones. Even though gender is a critical risk factor for breast cancer, age still proves...
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One of the greatest challenges to a committed relationship is when one partner goes outside to look for a connection. This connection can either be physical or emotional. Going outside to seek from another person what your partner could have given you is termed cheating. So long as a relationship isn't an open relationship, there should be exclusivity. What is cheating? Cheating is difficult to define. It is relative. It means different things to different people. people have different notions...
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The film is a documentary that was filmed by Dorothy Fadiman in 2001. After watching this 30-minute film, I have concluded it focuses on demonstrating the people of India and the issues these people face in their lifestyle. This film shows us the peacefulness of the outskirts of the Indian city, and the chain of poverty as well. Woman by Woman: New Hope for the Villages of India demonstrates the predicament and difficulties Indian women face in their villages. At...
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Defining Cheating What defines cheating? Wherever there is competition, there will sadly, and inevitably be cheating; at school, sports, or video games. Cheating seems to be a shortcut for people to win. We knew the case of Lance Armstrong using illegal substances and how students in high-pressure, high schools in New York City openly admit that 'cheating comes a long way' to academic success. Even in video games, one encounters illegal hacks that beat other players in easier ways. According...
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” (Harker 2). Hope is seen by most as confidence in the future, and is essential for human existence. When someone thinks of hope, they have expectations, usually to accomplish their goals. Hope is usually a desire for good to happen. There are three main reasons as to why hope is essential in human life. The first is that hope shapes...
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The notion of imprisonment, both in a physical and psychological sense is explored in Shakespeare’s play The Tempest and also in Margaret Atwood’s postmodern novel Hagseed, which reimagines the trauma experienced by the protagonist and the challenges he must face to enable him to progress with life unhindered. In both texts, the past has manifested and shaped the present, and the future for the protagonists is determined by their ability to self-reflect, reconcile with those around them, and find forgiveness....
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Child obesity is increasing at such an alarming rate, that health professionals fear obesity will become the new normal. You would think adults have more control over which foods their child consumes, and one would encourage them to eat healthy to prevent obesity right? Well, eating healthy is only the beginning. On average 1 in 3 children are considered obese or overweight. While most people think child obesity stems from making the wrong choices, that's not necessarily the case. According...
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When Aiki enters the mall in his stroller he glances to his right with his mouth slightly open. This labels Aiki as an observer as he is immediately looking around the environment to interpret his surroundings, this is a clear example of visual perception. Aiki looking at his surroundings fits Gibson's theory of perception (1972). The theory states that the development of perception is an active process where we focus on a specific object or person that is already available...
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Written in 1825, Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s sonnet, “Work without Hope” embodies the lively aspects of nature, as he does in numerous other sonnets, and depicts the journey one takes to achieve a goal and realize their worth. Coleridge begins the sonnet by describing an unknown natural environment, utilizing picturesque imagery. Contrasting the primarily light ideas in the first stanza, Coleridge explains that he doesn’t feel as if he is growing or advancing in life like the elements of nature in...
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In 1788 we had laws to stop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from feeling equal, now we have laws to make them feel equal but there is still a lot of racism and inequality. When the laws for equality weren’t put in place a big thing that happened was the Stolen Generations. The Stolen Generations happened between 1920-1970 and due to various government policies Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families. These removals left a legacy of trauma and...
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All stories have multiple elements. In Telltale Heart, literary learners not only have a deeper understanding of the essence of the story through the five elements but also a deeper understanding of the reason why Edgar Allan Poe created this story. By spending time and energy digging into details, background, relevant historical background, and author biographies, people begin to see the beginning, true motivation, and purpose of prose or poetry. Only by using elements to do these things can we...
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Although the death penalty has been withdrawn it still exists in some states in the USA and is used in other countries across the globe. Is death a suitable punishment, or does it reduce civilization to the status of murderers? The dilemma of whether the death penalty is ethical is a major issue that society has been facing for centuries. Currently, capital punishment more commonly known as the death penalty is used in 53 countries around the world to deprive...
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Introduction Homelessness is defined as the absence of a home, by 4 main concepts: Rooflessness (having no shelter), Houselessness (living temporarily in institutions or shelters), Insecure housing (where there are insecure tenancies, eviction, domestic violence), and Inadequate housing (living in temporary or non-conventional structures, unfit housing and extreme overcrowding). Homelessness can be caused by various individual factors such as mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and the criminal offense, as well as structural factors such as shortage...
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In the memoir, A Long Way Gone, by Ishmael Beah, He shares his experiences that we can learn more about and understand and he guides us through his daily life. For Beah, his childhood is not very pleasant and he encountered the horrors of war, loss of innocence, and how humans can change given the circumstances they endure. Throughout the novel, Beah experiences loss of innocence through many conflicts and the violence of war. Beah's innocence was taken away from...
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Stylistic analysis has a great role in understanding the importance of the literary elements as well as the linguistic contents in literary text. An attempt is made in the current paper to stylistically analyze the literary elements used in the concerned short story. Introduction Stylistic analysis is of great importance to know how language functions in a text. It provides us with an interpretation of how certain elements have been put within a literary work. Stylistic analysis enables us to...
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Raisin in the sun is a 1959 stage play written by Lorraine Hansberry an African-American playwright and writer who became the first female author to have a play performed on Broadway, along with her other work named 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window. Lorraine is known for addressing social issues in her writings and advocating gay rights. Her journey being a playwright ended at an early age, at the age of 34 she suffered from pancreatic cancer on January 12,...
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All stories have various elements. At TellTale Heart, literary learners not only have a deeper understanding of the essence of the story through the five elements but also a deeper understanding of why Edgar Allan Poe created the story. By spending time and energy digging into the details, setting, relevant historical background, and author biography, people begin to see the beginning, true motivation, and purpose of the prose or poetry. Only when elements are used to do these things can...
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