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The fictional tales in world literature resources are found abundant in tales of various war heroes and heroines. Most of the renowned heroes appeared as protagonist of the fictional tales and mythologies, like Hercules, Achilles, Hector, etc. However, they all were at some point of adolescence as per the maturity patterns dominant in their era and their judgment was often flawed that led them to dangers and a subsequent creation of highly chivalrous tales.
On the contrary there were some other scenarios of an aristocratic display of heroism, where the heroes were found to attain a certain maturity level, as ...

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‘To a stranger’ is a poem written by Walt Whitman, which was published as a part of the collection of his poems titled ‘Leaves of Grass’, in the year 1855. The sexual nature of the poems in this collection fuelled a great controversy at the time of its publication, and in 1865, he lost his government job as a result of the ’indecency’ which his boss saw reflected in his works. In the ‘leaves of Grass’, there is a separate cluster of poems called the ‘Calamus’, and ‘to a stranger’, is a part of that cluster. The main theme discussed by Whitman in this ...

Explain what Rites of Passage means and then describe at least two Rites of Passages for the Native American culture/religious tradition.
Rites of passage refer to ceremonial mechanisms that societies use to mark the transition of a member of society from one social rank to another. They can therefore be termed as ceremonies bounding important events in life like birth, wedding and death. They particularly provide individuals and groups in society with ways to handle tension that comes with changes during various occasions of life. By aiding these life path changes, rites of passage hold significant emotional meaning for ...

Vince Gilligan’s crime/family drama Breaking Bad (2008-2013) is often cited as one of the greatest television shows ever made, one of the best examples of the era of prestige cable drama. Telling the story of science teacher-turned-meth-cook Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and his burnout assistant Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), Breaking Bad’s serialized narrative, layered performances and dedication to dynamic visual storytelling elevate it in ways not enjoyed by most cable dramas. Perhaps one of the most presentational and ambitious episodes of the series is the tenth episode of season three, “Fly,” directed by Rian Johnson. A classic ...

“O Me! O Life!” is a free verse poem written in the traditional Walt Whitman style. It explores the old age question that has pre-occupied human existence for ages, the question of life and its meaning. Whitman manages to weave together his free verse form with a dark imagery that portray an individual at odds with their self and their purpose in life. This paper seeks to analyze how Whitman uses his free verse form and literary devices to create a vivid imagery of an individual on a quest to find satisfaction in their existence.
The title “O Me! O Life!” has ...

Philosophy is an interesting discipline as it tries to find answers to several challenging aspects of man and the processes of nature. Since time immemorial, man has been in a quest to find the self and understand the surrounding in which they reside. In the West, realism and romanticism were two competing cultural thoughts and artistic styles aimed at communicating the interactions/relationships between mankind and nature. Romantics associated with Plato emphasized on individual heroic achievement, power of emotions and mysticism dominating the European intellectual life while realists associated with Aristotle focused art and literature to more tangible matters with the ...

Every once in a while we feel that divine intervention is behind the incidence or occurrence of something that has come along in life. Whether it is a commercial, a person, a song or something else, we cannot help but pay attention because it reaches directly to our heart. For most readers, finding Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist makes them believe that it will be a nice, quick read that will provide a change of pace from the usual books that they read. However, Coelho’s novel turns out to be
In The Alchemist, Coelho discusses the concept or idea of the destined path ...

Epistemological view on knowledge

Introduction
The definition of knowledge cuts across many spectrums. Philosophical constructions by both Plato and Socrates have been launched by various scholars in the explanation of what knowledge is. However the constructions, one evident outcome is a dilemmatic hold on the different propositions that are held by the different scholars. The argumentative assertions have often been countered by questionings in relation to what is exactly known when one says that they have knowledge. This paper attempts to explain what knowledge is following a philosophical inclination and also investigate the reactions that epistemological theorists would have on the same. The paper ...

Abstract

Symbolism can be defined as the use of a person; thing or place to act as a representation of something else that is wider and mostly out of reach. The purpose of use of symbolism by authors is to be objective but still clinging to the subject of their views. However, there cannot be an obligation on the similarity on the use of symbols. This is because some symbols represent open things while others require a comprehensive elaboration.

Moby dick is a novel written by Herman Melville and was published in 1851. The book is about a traveler’s experience at the sea during ...

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The social reform perspective is effective for adult learners as it involved the transformational learning as well as a critical reflection (Nesbit, 2005). I prefer the social reform perspective because it depends on experiences that help transform the beliefs of an individual from old ways of understanding to new perspectives. As an adult, there are various new habits and beliefs that I have learnt as a result of undergoing adult learning through the perspective. However, the nurturing perspective should be used initially then a follow up by the social reform perspective. The purpose of adult education mainly focuses on ...

There have been numerous stories throughout the centuries of heroes who have struggled with inner and external conflicts and who have used different mediums to share their tales. Their journeys are different in many respects, but they all share the same qualities that define the role of a hero in any literature piece. Heroes continue to maintain their presences and their role in the stories that are told every day. The hero plays an interesting role in any piece of literatures and pulls the readers towards the plot. Gilgamesh is the typical hero who he survives the difficult journey. ...

Introduction

In the recent history, Gun violence in America has been an issue of huge concern. In this annotated outline for my research, it details down the summary of the main points of my projects as well as providing the working thesis statement. The outline also provides the section headings. Underneath each section heading is a list of the identified resources that I will be utilizing in my research. The outline also provides an annotation for each research.

Summary of Main Points

The research will be looking at the current literature surrounding the controversial issue of gun control in America.
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The essay looks into the work of an author and a painter, and how they try to express the particular sentiments of the Romantic era. Two works are chosen for the purpose, one is Topic Delacroix, “Massacre at Chios” and the other is “Alastor” poem By Percy Bysshe Shelley.Massacre at Chios by Delacroix The “Massacre at Chios” has been a favorite piece of artwork among the historians and the art critiques. The 1824 painting by Delacroix depicts the aftermath of the invasion of Greeks on the island of Chios by the Turkish ...

“Bismarckian Strategic Policy, 1871-1890,” in Williamson Murray and Richard Hart Sinnreich, eds. Successful Strategies: Triumphing in War and Peace from Antiquity to the Present (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2014), 214-240.
In this essay, I will argue the legacy and the leadership qualities of Otto Von Bismarck, the German ruler who was an influential and successful statesman in the modern nation-state system era. In the watch of Otto Von Bismarck, the Prussia expanded in the power and influence. He was also involved in the creation of Germany through a series of sharp and limited battles but the country remained ...

Q. 1 - The first term that I will discuss is the Fundamental attribution error-which is defined as “the tendency to overestimate the extent to which people’s behavior stems from internal, dispositional factors and to underestimate the role of situational factors” (Aronson, Akert, Wilson & Fehr, 2013, p. 10). Simply put, the fundamental attribution error refers to the judgment of the negative actions of other people. This concept compels the observers to downplay the effects of situations in explaining human behavior.
- The second concept was the Social Comparison Theory. This theory postulates that, “people ...

Introduction

JFK’s inauguration address was a real turning point in American politics. The speech itself covered all the major points that were the root off American problems. The election period had been very divisive with the results coming close but the winner had been identified. It was now time to heal the nation and bring everyone on board to move forward as a United States of America. He started by thanking all those involved in the fight before him to make America a better place. He reminded the people about the problems that they had faced as a country in the past, the ...

Who are we? How did we get here? What’s the point? This are just some of the many question we ask ourselves, questions to which the answers we do not know. But one thing is for sure according to me, it is these questions, simple but so complicated questions that have led us this far in life. These questions are the ones that have led man in the quest for discovering who he is. These questions are the one that in the first place have led to the discovery of art, religion, history and philosophy.
In the ...

In "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien and "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver, the short stories' respective characters deal with their masculinities, and its emotional consequences in a similar manner. There are also striking differences between their characters' portrayal of masculine behavior, as well as its consequences.
In "The Things They Carried", the protagonist, platoon leader Lieutenant Jimmy Cross, is beset by romantic reveries of his girl back home. He often daydreams about a girl from the States Martha (who was his college classmate), during his platoon's missions in Vietnam. As a direct result of his daydreaming, one of the platoon's ...

The Franklin ship was a Canadian ship that was being commanded by Sir John Franklin. The ship was used for various expeditions by the British man. However, the ship was involved with an expedition in the arctic where due lots of ice it got trapped. The ship was on a quest to try and navigate the water passages in the northwest. The ship got stuck there, and they could not make it back home. Franklin together with the rest of the crew managed to reach land, but the cold conditions of the arctic were unbearable to them and so they succumbed ...

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The mother-daughter relationship – probably one of the robust bonds of the nature, is displayed in a distorted manner in The Rocking Horse Winner of D.H. Lawrence and also Amy Tan’s ‘Two Kinds.’ Both these short stories explain how the parental-love and the relationship between the parent and children get strained. This essay attempts to explore the ways in which parental-love has been portrayed in both these short stories.
An atmosphere that is full of unconditional love, ease and permanence is one that is optimal for the growth and development of a ...

Shakespeare writes his play in an era where males are not accepting of women in power and authority. While the Elizabethan Age had Queen Elizabeth at the throne, many critics did not accept women in these positions readily. As a result, Shakespeare’s works reveal women in both negative and positive ways. Males controlled aspects of the society such as power and authority while women were expected to be submissive or weak and follow the orders as stipulated by these males. This submission was important to their survival in the society and within their families. During the Renaissance period, the ...

Mohammad Ali

He is an American former professional boxer. Formerly known as Cassius Clay, Ali won his first world heavyweight championship at the age of 22 and went on to win the title three times in a row. Mohammad Ali revolutionized boxing as he brought speed, prowess, and charisma into the boxing arena. Mohammad Ali became famous when he refused to join the US Army to fight in the Vietnam War. He was stripped off his title and only allowed to play again in 1971.
In 1964, after winning his first world heavyweight title, Mohammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, joined the ...

CRITICAL REVIEW OF ‘SICK AROUND AMERICA’

According to the article, “Sick around America” by the Frontline, the number of uninsured in the United States of America is increasing by the day. This saddening situation can be attributed to the deteriorating economic situation in the country. The country is currently under a declining economic state that is leading to a scenario of massive job losses through lay-offs and job-closures. The economy being the pillar supporting all economic activities in the country has in turn negatively affected the health system, particularly the Insurance sector. Frontline reports that the private insurance system fails to cover close to 46 million Americans, ...

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This is a story of a group of four very ridiculous men who face their untimely, yet inevitable deaths locking horns chasing after another man’s wife. They are the last remaining of 100 suitors each vying for Penelope’s hand. They posture, preen, and drink engaging in a ludicrous ritual of competition and courting. As the day wears on, the signs of her husband’s arrival become more ominous. While contemporary authors are more interested in the war stories, this is a different perspective, which focuses on Penelope and the servant women who surround her. She is the lovely wife of King ...

Each of us is ethically obligated and socially responsible to society. Our “moral imagination” is a very important tool that can be used to frame moral issues and link them to cultural and our own values. This involves picturing a variety of scenarios in the attempt to solve a certain dilemma, and throughout our quest for answers, we should always measure all possible solutions with regards to values we aspire to. Thus, moral imagination is simply being able to step outside of oneself and imagine a variety of solutions with regards to their moral content while analyzing a certain situation. Man’s Search for ...

Esteemed literary critic Vladimir Propp, in his essay "Fairy Tale Transformations," breaks down the essence of the fairy tale into a series of elements and functions, all linked inexorably to religious practices found in past traditions. According to Propp, fairy tales are an amalgam of the functions and roles of religion and culture in various societies; the tropes of fairy tales are reflections of these customs. These functions all exist in some form or another in the vast majority of fairy tales, allowing Propp to organize and codify the structures and natures of fairy tales. "We observe that the actors ...

In the film version of Troy, as in the original Iliad, several characters are motivated mainly by their passions and lusts far more than reason and ethics, and as a result bring considerable death, destruction and suffering to all concerned. Both Plato and Aristotle would have been highly critical of this lack of ethics, and actions that they would have regarded as coming from the basest motives of lust, anger, revenge and other passions. Paris, the young prince of Troy, becomes infatuated with Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta, and runs off with her. This destroys the peace ...

Present-day Affinities and Challenges to Political and/or Economic Integration in the Caribbean.

Excerpt‘Guyana boasts a remarkably rich ecology, but also has one of South America's poorest economies.’ (BBC News, 2012,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1211325.stm).

Guyana, a Commonwealth republic state in the Caribbean, is often heard in the media on various accounts. It is a typical representative of the wider Caribbean countries (Will, 1991). Will argued that these countries, despite having many affinities, have in the past faced many challenges on their quest for integration (1991). In the news article by BBC News (2012) cited above, some of the drawbacks still resonate in the modern Caribbean region even though some development has occurred both economically and ...

Noah’s story in Genesis approaches the nature of what it means to live in a rather different perspective from the other two. Noah according to King James Version of the Bible was a man of diligence and respect and walked in the ways of God. “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis. 6: 8)”. Noah lived on earth in a time when men were evil and walked in their own knowledge. They cared less about morality or any code of ethics in which they were to live with. They showed no respect to God, who had created ...

Maria Del Carmen Feijoo and Monica Gogna

The feminist movement in Argentina sought to have democracy and the rule of law instituted and implemented. This culminated after the forced disappearances of their husbands and sons and other relatives. The women not only agitated for women’s rights, but pursued to have the government respect the general human rights. In what ways were these women movements successful in their quest for justice and advocacy for human rights? What were the main factors encouraging the women to actively and courageously pursue their quest for justice and reforms despite all the terror and suppression they encountered from the government?

Women’s rights are human rights

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Mind and Body Debate

Renowned philosophers Rene Descartes and John Searle are having a cup of tea in Descartes’ living room. As expected, their discussion turns philosophical. Each of the two presents their arguments on the mind and body problem.

Descartes: I believe the mind and body are two distinct and separate substances.

Searle: Every time you postulate an opinion I know we are about to start a long argument. I heard you say the mind is independent of the body. How true is that? I applaud many of your opinions and theories in philosophy. However, I beg to differ on this one.
Descartes: My friend, I will take you systematically through my quest for certainty. I ...

Introduction

Human resources refer to the description of personnel who make up the workforce of a given organization. It is also the name of the utility within a firm that has the overall obligation of implementing strategies and programs relating to the management of individuals. The human resource in an organization is very important in ensuring the smooth running of the firm’s agenda. It is the human resource department that is charged with the implementation of various organization’s tasks and policies. The human resource department function may set strategies, create policies, systems, and standards that effectively implement these strategies in a ...