A fictitious theatrical art can only be enjoyed by the spectators only if they willingly, consciously, and, yet provisionally, choose to suspend their disbeliefs, to allow their imagination enjoy the indulgence of suspension of disbelief. Coleridge, a literary critic, suggests that a successful hoax is one that encourages its readers to suspend their disbelief, which does not necessarily mean to participate in the belief, rather to view the fiction as a possibility or truth for a moment, mainly to entertain...
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Freedom of movement, a term that has existed for many years is a civil right concept encompassing the right of individuals to travel from place to place. In this modern era, globalization and digitization connect people across great distances and bringing them together due to the growth of far recaching media convergence and broadened the horizon (UNESCO, 2016). People are witnessing the most conspicuous manifestations which is the unprecedented volume and speed of human mobility in this present era. From...
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The book was entitled Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, And Life’s Greatest Lesson is a memoir written by Mitch Albom and was published in 1997. Mitchell David Albom, born on May 23, 1958, was an American author, journalist, screen writer, dramatist, radio and television broadcaster, and musician. According to the book itself he was the author also of the international bestseller The Five People You Meet in Heaven as well as six other books such as...
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Bartleby is quite a peculiar character because he doesn't do any of the tasks he is asked to do. Bartleby is a character who refuses the power of authority. Instead of following the rules, he decides to go along with his own. Whenever his boss, a lawyer asks him to do everyday work Bartleby's response is always “I would prefer not to.” The word “prefer” contains a powerful feeling of being in charge. Bartleby is not giving satisfaction to his...
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It has always been agreed upon that America, as a nation was founded, civilized and industrialized upon many degraded institutes. Some great examples include: racism, slavery, discrimination, hate crimes, fragmentation, and much more. One of the main practices that I feel is very prevalent today but not understood to its entire depth, is sexism. Sexism can be defined as prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, based on sex or gender; mainly against women in our society. This act has been present in...
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Robinson Crusoe was a book published in 1719 by Daniel Defoe. This is a book that in many ways describes what it’s like growing up (not what it’s like for me growing up). It describes overbearing parents, and a need for change much like it is for many children all around the world. Now I would not directly say that Robinson Crusoe is a child. I would say that he can set an example for children to be themselves no...
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Imagine a child living only under his father’s obscurity, his ideologies, believes, traits, all but the same, a very depressing way of life isn't it? In the death of a salesman, it describes just that. A grievous play that revolves around an old man rotting in his ideologies, Willy Loman. A man that believed being well-liked is the means to success. There are lots of recurring themes throughout Death of a Salesman but most notably the theme of Father and...
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What is lung cancer? Lung cancer has become the most prevalent and threatening cancer worldwide. Parallel to most malignancies, lung cancer is composed of sub-populations of cells with distinct molecular features, resulting in intra-tumoral heterogeneity (Herbst, et.al, 2018). There are two types of lung cancer; small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Molina, et.al, 2008). NSCLC accounts for around 85% of all cancer incidents, whereas SCLC only accounts for 15% (Herbst, et.al, 2008). NSCLC can be...
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INTRODUCTION There are some basic concepts of marketing which are key for any organization to succeed in the business world or environment and those basic concepts can be classified into the 4 marketing P’s, which are Product, Price, Place and Promotion. Southwest Airline is a great business example who utilizes the 4 marketing P’s to great effect in growing the company’s customer base, profit, and business while facing intense competitions from other Airline carriers. Furthermore, in a highly competitive service...
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Human beings possess unique characteristics, some of which may be appealing, while others might be malicious. The basics of our characters are defined by how we behave, handle and approach things in our daily dealings. Understanding one's personality is the route towards establishing friendships and the step towards comprehending how an individual should be treated. Similarly, Songs of Solomon by Toni Morrison is a novel which exhibits diversity in character. The Author builds on different aspects and employs the variety...
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During the 19th century, the role of women and men was sharply defined as a line that may never be crossed. Men were dictated to work while their wives were attending to their domestic duties. Likewise, women were forced to adhere to the standards placed on them such as preparing themselves for marriage. The ideology of this line was to represent the contrast between the two genders, both in their natural characteristics and their political power. Kate Chopin, the author...
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Marijuana is a plant that when ingested has psychoactive and physical effects on the body. In recent years, many people have become aware of the medicinal benefits of marijuana such as pain relief, nausea reduction, appetite stimulation, and many others. It has been used for thousands of years by humans for its medicinal benefits, with records showing its use for numbing purposes in Asia around 2800 BC. Many states in America have legalized marijuana as a prescribable medication. Some states...
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ADHD is defined as Attention Defect/ Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a chronic condition that cannot be cured but can be treated and managed by medication and behaver intervention. ADHD affects 5% of Australian population which is equivlant to 1 in 20 people. 85% of people with ADHD is not diagnosed yet and boy are 4 times more likely to have ADHD that girls. Symptoms of ADHD include difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviour and is often accompanied with difficulty regulating...
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Abstract Culture has a major role in childhood development. Whilst all cultures teach more or less the same skills to children, certain skills are specific to some cultures. Within this literature review, the theories discussed illustrate the differences and similarities between cultures shown through cross-cultural studies, and how they can influence a child’s development. Thus, it is seen that childhood development differs between cultures, although all children go through the distinct developmental stages. This literature review will discuss the sense...
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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry interprets a meaningful story that describes and recreates the struggles of African Americans in the 1950s. African Americans have been treated unfairly for the past several decades and their history and struggles are yet unknown to many people living today. This play indicates a sad truth on how dreams are torn apart and ridiculed due to the hardships African American's had to face in the 1900s. The Youngers, who are showcased as...
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An advertisement is a bridge that connects the two worlds between manufacturers and customers. According to Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, an advertisement is a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service (3rd ed). According to the Advertising Association of the UK, advertising is any communication, usually paid-for, specifically intended to inform and/or influence one or more people. (Advertising Association of the UK). Advertisement can be political, business, or personal through different...
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The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel that depicts the luxurious American dream of the 1920’s and the lust that accompanies it. In the book, three romantic relationships take place: Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson, Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, and the marriage of Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Although there is a miniscule female presence in the novel, The Great Gatsby, their roles in the book put them in unhealthy love affairs with men who think for them, are...
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Slavery may very well be the most vile and inhumane practice that ever-surfaced mankind. Innocent people of African descent both in America and across the globe felt the detrimental implication of slavery for centuries. While it was nearly impossible to escape captivity at the height of slavery, resistance and rebellions became widespread methods for slaves tired of the torment. Resistance from African and African American Slaves was very present due to the unnatural circumstances and practices of oppression. Through various...
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In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s psychological drama, Crime and Punishment, protagonist Rodion Raskolnikov’s theorizes that there are certain extraordinary individuals in society to whom mundane laws do not apply as they are “supermen” whose primary objective is the betterment of society through any means necessary. The influences of others on the protagonist, as well as dreams, symbols, and themes function to depict Raskolnikov’s psychological progression and moral redemption through his failed pursuit of becoming a superman. Through his transformative journey, Dostoevsky shows...
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Both the 1879 patriarchal play 'A Doll's House' directed by Henrik Ibsen and Emma Donoghue's 2010 modern novel 'Room', challenge audiences to confront the conflict between submitting to isolation and finding freedom in oneself. Ibsen and Donoghue focus on protagonists whose desires extend further than their current circumstance. Ibsen challenges readers to examine the importance of freedom, using techniques in his play to oversee the social isolation of Nora, evoking sympathy for the hardships she endures while striving for freedom....
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“The Big Trip Up Yonder” by Kurt Vonnegut and The Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley are two different literary works that are similar but as well have differences. Although the two jobs are different in the form where one is a story, and the other is a poem, the authors have Applied different literacy skills, which make the two similar. 'The Big Trip Up Yonder by Kurt Vonnegut is a story that was set during the 2158 A.D. The story...
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International lands typically conjure up when one's mind comes to the thoughts of human sex trafficking. That kind of horrible conduct is not unique in the United States of America. America is the land of the free and yet something as horrific as human sex trafficking takes place every day in our own backyard. According to the Homeland Security Department, the definition of trafficking in human beings is 'modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain...
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The short story Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keys follows the journey of mentally disabled, thirty seven year old factory janitor Charlie Gordon and his quest for intelligence through his diary entries. When Charlie’s adult night school teacher recommends him for a scientific study designed to triple human intelligence, Charlie is finally given the chance to become the person he’s always wanted to be. After completing several exams, many alongside Algernon, a lab rat whose intelligence has already been tripled,...
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While considering the pro-gun side, one must take note that even though crime will always exist no matter where we go or what kind of laws a place may have, the least our country can do is try to show effort and concern by taking action in this problematic occurrence going on in the United States. Countries with restrictive gun control laws obtain lower homicide and suicide rates. We can use Finland as an example, which has the most gun...
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Alice Walker's The Color Purple touches upon very tense and hard aspects of life for a poor black oppressed woman in the early century. Celie uses their life experiences to illustrate her social criticism (Walker). Her dynamic character is best reflected in the act of Celie and Sofia. Celie was a young African American woman living in the South at the beginning of the twentieth century, Celie is trying to make the best of a very harsh life riddled with...
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Abortion is one of the most controversial topics. Some people support the mother’s free will to choose to have an abortion, others do not. Abortion means ending a pregnancy. In the past years, most people looked at abortion as killing a child or some sort of child abuse. But today’s society looks at abortion as presenting the mother with more opportunities to have a better future and preventing a child to ruin a mother’s life. Abortion has been a controversial...
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“The Things They Carried” is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O’Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. As the stories describe O’Brien’s memories, the female character's roles in the novel depict important messages. Martha shows love and denial; Mary Anne Bell plays the loss of innocence, a sense of coming of age, and lastly Linda, memory, and death. All women play a part in piecing the novel...
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This paper will be focusing on sexual abuse among siblings, also known as sibling sexual abuse (SSA). The paper will discuss the lack of research regarding sexual abuse between siblings, the impact the abuse has on the survivor and the relationships between family members afterwards, what society can do to help, and what should be further researched regarding this topic. Sibling sexual abuse includes intercourse, attempted intercourse, oral-genital contact, fondling of genitals directly or through clothing, exhibitionism, exposing children to...
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From my first twelve weeks of experience in the education module here at the University of Limerick, I have found myself asking numerous questions with regard to my emerging philosophy of education. Questions like what the role of a teacher is nowadays and what kind of teacher would I like to be once it is my time to re-enter the classroom. Also, I have come across interesting debates in my time like the theory-practice debate when educating teachers and the...
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The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author Herbert George Wells and published in 1897 and Prester John is an adventure novel written by John Buchan in 1910. H. G. Wells was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and many others. John Buchan is a Scottish novelist who began his political and diplomatic careers in southern Africa which made him start writing career. He often wrote...
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