Humour is a very distinctive feature in Native American contemporary writings. Humour can be distinguished as the Native American seriousness, naturalness and the capacity to state and feel the reality of things in their life. Humour is occasionally the best weapon of defense for the indigenous literary characters. In addition, it is a helpful way to handle the issues of injustice, racism, and discrimination that they confronted. So, humour is a rather popular style which the contemporary Native American writers...
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In this unit on the African American experience in colonial and pre-Civil War America, several 'heroes' have both appeared and been discussed in class while others still remain to be explored in more detail which are: Frances Harper, Harriet Wilson, Jack Johnson, George Herriman, Eubie Blake, Arthur W. Mitchel,...etc. But the one heroine that I really love and I'm going to talk about that person in my project is Zora Neale Hurston. Zora Neale Hurston was born in January 7...
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In the prologue of “Romeo and Juliet”, we are already given a glimpse of the ending of the play and what is to come. It states: “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life…” and the mention of the word ‘star-crossed’ implies that Romeo and Juliet’s fates are written in the stars and they cannot truly control their destinies. The description which follows “The fearful passage of their death marked love” implies that the fate is adverse and the outcome...
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Fairy tales are quite a common occurrence in today’s society due to their popularity from children. They can be introduced in many different forms, including movies, books, and songs. As we get older, we begin to realize the deeper meanings from the stories’ history, and the impact these pieces of literature have on our culture. In order to truly understand, we must first interpret what a fairy tale is. With that being said, a fairy tale, fairytale, wonder tale, magic...
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This thesis focuses on the portrayal of masculinities and femininities in nationalistic Bollywood films. It precisely engages with the representation of masculinity and femininity in Bollywood war films. I assert that Bollywood war films are such a genre where the coexistence of various forms of masculinity and femininities can be explored. Further I would like to mention that in this discourse, my analysis of masculinity and femininity is from a feminist point of view. The readings I have referred to...
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New inventions gave lower class people access to power and shifted power into the hands of whoever possessed the new technology, allowing them to gain wealth and influence. Starting from the Age of Enlightenment, going through the period of Industrialization, and into the early twentieth century, there are many examples of how new inventions shaped who held power. During the Reign of Terror, the Industrial Revolution and World War I, new people and groups gained power as they came into...
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The topic we have chosen is Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is important because it provides babies with the essential nutrients needed for growth and development. Breastfeeding also creates a strong bond between the mother and child. This is why babies who are breastfed are usually calmer because they feel a great deal of safety and security when nursed. Lastly, breastfed babies are less likely to develop certain illnesses that formula fed babies develop. This is because breast milk contains antibodies that are...
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The Outsiders is a bildungsroman novel, written by S.E. Hinton when she was a teenager. Although it was written in the ’70s, the themes of loyalty, isolation, and identity explored throughout the novel are still pertinent to teenagers today. In The Outsiders, loyalty is a recurrent theme and a point of pride, honor, and principle for the greasers. Hinton displays just how important it is for adolescents to be a part of a group and feel included. The greasers understand...
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In 1630, the Puritans colonized Massachusetts Bay. They were the first to implement a dress code among themselves. “Impure” clothing such as ripped clothing were forbidden. Today, dress codes are built on this anti-democratic foundations. Many believe that dress codes create a safer environment and reduce distractions, but this is false. Dress codes are sexist, vague, regulate students voices and should be changed severely. First off, dress codes are extremely vague and subjective. Most schools have a dress code rule...
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In our daily lives, we get to hear of word stress from our surroundings. Even the word ‘stress’ can be heard nowadays in the news, in magazines, and on other social media too. Stress is not something new for most people. Most people will experience stress at least once in life. Stress could come from various reasons. It can be from life, family, friends, and works. But the most common stress happened in the workplace. There are two types of...
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Same-sex marriage can be defined as the kind of marriage where two people of the same biological sex enter into a matrimonial union. There are many reasons why a couple may opt to be joined in a same-sex marriage, the social preference, social influence, and gender dysphoria, among many others. The notion of same-sex marriage has existed since ancient times. Same-sex marriage was not openly discussed in most social circles because of government directives and it was simply not 'socially...
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Travel is a major factor when it comes to the spread of infectious diseases. Throughout history, there have been many examples of why traveling and migration have played a major factor in spreading very infectious diseases. In this essay, I’ll be explaining the consequences of traveling during an outbreak, how it relates to our world right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the history and examples of previous pandemics to support my claims. The consequences of traveling during an outbreak...
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Transcendentalism is a philosophy that asserts the primacy of the spiritual and transcendental over the material and empirical (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Emily Dickinson, a famous poet of the 19th century and a devout fan of Transcendentalism, in her poems, she presents ideas that diverge from those present in the essay “Where I Lived, And Where I Live For” written by Thoreau. Everything related to nature seems splendid to Thoreau. In his essay “Where I Lived, And Where I Live For”, he...
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There are many factors that contribute to the overall influence that an advertisement can have on an audience. In 2011 the Girl Scout organization placed an advertisement to spread the message and increase the awareness of this program, which was created to appeal to parents and a variety of girls with different personalities. This ad’s effectiveness relies on the choice of text, its arrangement, and rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos to appeal to the young girls as well...
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Altruism can appear in different forms. Whether it’s donating to a charity or volunteering, it is an act of kindness. It is seen everywhere, especially on social media. People post and talk about themselves giving a homeless man food, rescuing an animal, giving back to the community, most of all, just being a hero. However, there has been an ongoing controversy about those that help people. As sad as it sounds, there are people in this world who do actually...
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Anatomy is the study of structures of the body. Physiology is the study of the body’s functions. Several techniques people use to study anatomy are dissection (the process of cutting something open), utilizing microscopes to analyze the smaller aspects of anatomy (cells and tissue), and using radiological equipment to view the internal anatomy of living beings (ultrasound, CT, MRI). Techniques used in physiology consist of a variety of methods including electroencephalography (a monitoring method to record the electrical activity of...
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In the modern world of stories, heroes nowadays are created to be like regular people, so they can be relatable. Yet, back in the time of the Anglo-Saxons, they had a different idea of what heroes were, and that was called the epic hero. Epic heroes are larger-than-life characters, like Beowulf: a man who fights monsters for his society. He qualifies as an epic hero because of his bravery, honor, and physical superhuman strength throughout the story. Bravery is no...
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I was sitting in one of my classes and noticed there was something on my desk. I looked at it while trying to figure out what it was and noticed it was a very bizarre-looking disco ball. It had me wondering how many other pictures could I find. I saw pictures drawn in permanent marker in the bathroom stalls and some things carved into the benches on the patio, presumably by a lead pencil. I get up from my seat...
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This summer all incoming freshmen were asked to read the book “A Separate Peace,” by John Knowles. Although this book would not be a book of my choice I did enjoy reading it for the interestingly developed plot, and intriguing characters that deal with real-life problems. The main character Gene goes through a period where his jealousy of his best friend drives Gene to do things he never thought he would be doing. 'A Separate Peace,' has many twists and...
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A manager will be always be prioritizing jobs, which could be through a task list, invitations to meetings, deadlines and numerous emails to get through, and staff and department responsibilities. If a manager does allocate their time properly and understands what the priorities are, it will reduce their stress and anxiety levels in the job as well as showing they can cope with the pressure of a demanding position. Have a list: It is important to be aware of all...
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Most of the people around the world are suffering from an anxiety disorder. However, the problem took a new form during the lockdown due to the pandemic. People who have a history of anxiety and depression are the people who suffer a lot due to the lockdown. Besides this, the daily wage workers got effected to the level words can't describe their misery. How anxiety trigger? Everyone is eager to know what's happening around the world. The number of positive...
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Since June 2016, immigration concerns with the EU have risen to the highest level since December 1999. Immigration concerns were high for both conservative and labor supporters suggesting both sides of the political compass had immigration and the impacts on their radar. Major surveys have claimed that the leave vote was a result of ‘widespread anti-immigration sentiment’ as opposed to a ‘wider dissatisfaction with politics’. Research collected by the National Centre for Social Research through a survey of nearly 3,000...
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