![Song Of Roland Analysis
In Song of Roland, the ideas of chivalry and loyalty to one s king are central.
Throughout the text, the author uses the concepts of good versus evil, shown by the
Christians versus Muslims, as well as loyalty versus treason, shown by Roland versus
Ganelon, to highlight and exemplify the ideals of the code of knighthood. The main
character, Roland, is often presented as being an exemplary knight; he personifies the
conventional chivalric values of the time such as bravery and loyalty, but he also
struggles to balance these values in order to be a responsible leader. Roland is in
stark contrast to his stepfather, Ganelon, as well as being in slight contrast to his
close friend, Oliver. These contrasts of character come to a climax as the battle
against the Muslim army at Roncesvalles begins; Oliver and Roland debate over
whether they should call the king to help them, leading to the eventual demise of
the French army. This specific scene brings to light the ideological dilemma of
bravery versus wisdom and logic, by utilizing Roland as an example of the former,
and Oliver of the latter. Roland, as evidenced by this situation, displays perfect
loyalty to one s king and God by being incredibly brave in the face of danger,
making sacrifices that he sees are necessary, and fought valiantly until his death, all
the while keeping the utmost faith in his God and king.
Throughout Song of Roland, Roland often puts himself in extreme amounts of
danger, without fear of the consequences for himself or others; he was often brave
even to the point of excess. In his bravery, he often overlooks the concerns and
feelings of others, even those of his closest companions. For example, from the
beginning of the battle with the Muslims it was quite obvious that the small rear
guard led by Roland had no chance of victory; they were just too small. When Oliver
suggests using the oliphant to call King Charlemagne s aid, Roland refuses, saying
[m]ay it never please god that my kin should be shamed because of me, or that
sweet France should fall into disgrace. Never! Never! I ll strike with Durendal, I ll
strike with this good sword strapped to my side, you ll see this blade running its
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- 1. Essays Written Writing an essay on the topic "Essays Written" about oneself may seem deceptively simple at first glance. After all, who knows you better than you? However, delving into the intricacies of self-reflection and presenting a coherent narrative about one's own experiences, thoughts, and growth can be a daunting task. The challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between self-promotion and genuine introspection. On one hand, you want to showcase your achievements and strengths, but on the other hand, you must avoid coming across as boastful or insincere. Additionally, articulating personal anecdotes and experiences in a way that captivates the reader's interest without veering into the territory of self-indulgence is a subtle art. Another hurdle is maintaining objectivity. It's easy to romanticize one's own journey or downplay challenges faced. Striking a truthful and balanced tone can be challenging, especially when confronting moments of vulnerability or setbacks. There's an inherent pressure to present oneself in the best light while remaining authentic. The essay's structure also poses a difficulty. Creating a compelling narrative that flows seamlessly from one point to another, avoiding a disjointed or fragmented feel, requires careful planning and meticulous attention to detail. Balancing the chronological order with thematic coherence is an additional layer of complexity. Moreover, choosing which aspects of oneself to highlight can be challenging. The temptation to cover a wide range of experiences often leads to a lack of depth. Deciding on a central theme or focus requires thoughtful consideration to ensure the essay's impact is not diluted. In conclusion, crafting an essay on the topic of "Essays Written" about oneself is a challenging task that demands a combination of self-awareness, storytelling prowess, and an understanding of the audience's expectations. The process involves navigating the fine line between humility and self-promotion, achieving a balance between objectivity and authenticity, and structuring the narrative in a way that engages the reader. It's an intricate dance that requires time, reflection, and a keen editorial eye. If the challenges of writing such essays seem overwhelming, it's worth noting that assistance is available. For those seeking expertly crafted essays on a variety of topics, similar assignments, or any writing help, consider exploring the services offered by HelpWriting.net. They provide a range of options to cater to diverse writing needs, ensuring that your essay receives the attention and expertise it deserves. Essays Written Essays Written
- 2. Communism In Iran levels of government. (CIA) New light has been shed on the operation which we now can put together in a clearer picture truly how our involvement progressed and got this policy of regime change to take hold and become the success as it was seen as. This was a historical event as it was the first and successful as well at an attempt of regime change in another country. The newly released papers do show that the U.S. had reservations and suspicions about the spread of communism in Iran. The change of governments in the United States, as well as the Dulles brothers certain conflict of interest all played into this coup taking place. These documents also show that the British desperately wanted to regain access and control over Iran s ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Donald N. Wilber, an instrumental planner of the mission, wrote immediately following the coup regarding if Mossadeq fell or retained power, If that happened (Mossadeq staying in power), it would mean a victory for the Soviets. This was generally assumed, but in the context of the Cold War, it was reasonable to see that if Mosaddeq stayed in power, he might search for financial help in the arms of the USSR. in the Cold War and a major setback for the West in the Middle East, It was the aim of the TPAJAX project that was the mission s code name to cause the fall of the Mossadeq government; to re establish the prestige and power of the Shah. (national security archive) The U.S. was and especially the CIA was planning his overthrow nearly immediately after he was democratically elected as Prime Minister. I believe that this was essentially due to the Dulles brothers places in the government, and their connections to British oil, especially Iranian oil. The CIA and the British Secret Intelligence Service used propaganda and built up anti Mossadeq fervor according to released CIA documents. They used the press, leaflets, and even the local clergy to drive this agenda forward. Whatever was necessary, whatever could be done, was. This operation had no boundaries or subordinates even caring if there were rules of the game. According to released CIA documents, On August 19, 1953, the coup swung into full effect as the CIA and British intelligence
- 3. Roman Ruins In Spain Spain is home to the running of the bulls, flamenco dancers, museums and so much more. Spain numerous locations where visitors can experience its history of Roman influence including its aqueducts, the Alhambra and The City of Three Cultures . the Spain has some of the finest examples of Roman ruins. It maintains an amphitheater, temples, and aqueducts, as well as an informative museum on Roman history. The Roman Empire spent such a long time in Spain, there are plenty of Roman ruins in Spain to visit. For example: 1 The Aqueduct in Segovia. It s one of the greatest things that the Romans gave to the world was the idea of good plumbing. They created sewer systems and aqueducts that allowed people in the cities to access fresh water. 2 The City of Merida. This location offers the most Roman ruins in Spain. An amphitheater and a Roman forum are just a few of the sites that can transport the visitor to a different time in history. 3 Italica. The ruins of the city offer visitors a chance to see much of what life ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It began in 889, when the Alhambra was built as a small fortress and palace, but was largely abandoned and fell into disrepair. The Alhambra still had a little life in it because in the 13th century, it was rebuilt by Muhammed ben Al Amar, a Moorish Emir for the Emirate of Granada. In 1333, the Sultan of Granada, Yusuf I, turned it into a royal palace. The work was eventually completed by Mohammed V and remained a place for the Muslims to use until 1492 when it became a Cristian court. In the mid 1500 s, The Alhambra was once again abandoned when its inhabitants commissioned the construction of a new palace. The Alhambra has plenty of history to attract tourists. It shows how great buildings can be built and rebuilt through the years; it provides an example of how much can change while still remaining the
- 4. Summary OfAll Summer In A Day By Ray Bradbury In the story, All Summer in a Day, Ray Bradbury draws us in, as readers, with a story that takes place on the planet Venus. The environment of Venus is as described in this quote, It had been raining for seven years; thousands upon thousands of days compounded and filled from one end to the other with rain, with the gush and gush of water...fall of showers and the concussion of storms so heavy they were tidal waves come over the islands... (Bradbury, 1954) With an environment like this, what type of people would those on Venus be if they had never felt, saw, or experienced the sun before? The only one that has experienced and remembers the sun is a young girl, Margot. Margot lived on Earth until she was four years old, unlike the others who have been living underground in Venus for their entire lives. Because of this, Margot is constantly facing problems regarding her classmates jealousy of her past opportunities. Without the sun, she has become, as Bradbury writes, ...a very frail girl who looked as if she had been lost in the rain for years and the rain had washed out the blue from her eyes and the red from her mouth and the yellow from her hair. She was an old photograph dusted from an album, whitened away, and if she spoke at all her voice would be a ghost. (1954, Bradbury) In this short story by Bradbury, the theme is that jealousy and ignorance can blind us from seeing things how they really are. This is shown time after time when Margot is harassed, depressed, and isolated because of her classmates jealousy. To begin, a way that Bradbury shows us that jealousy and ignorance can shield a person from the truth is through the main character, Margot, who is constantly being harassed by her classmates. The only reason Margot s classmates harass her is because she remembers the sun. This makes her different from all the others, who have lived here on Venus since birth. In this way, they are uneducated or ignorant because they have never experienced the sun. Because she is different, the classmates take every chance they have to harass her in any way they can. Right before the sun came out, one of the rare events that Margot was greatly looking forward to, the classmates ...surged about her, caught her
- 5. Ethical Issues In The Collector Nichelle Hulka Dr. Collins English 101 November 15, 2015 Strangeland John Fowles novel, The Collector, presents tension, emotional reactions, and complex drama with a unique style that expresses a dual narrative giving a realistic and chilling perspective of a captive and an abductor in the 1960 s. Fowles novel takes you on a journey of two different viewpoints in which he leaves readers wondering whether the series of events can be true or whether one tale of events can be more rational than the other. The main character, Clegg, is an entomologist and just recently won the lottery. He feels as if he could do anything, including winning over the girl of his dreams; even if that means he has to kidnap her. Young, smart, beautiful, and a hopeful art student; Miranda Grey ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Opposite of Clegg, Miranda hates collecting. While in Clegg s entomology room Miranda states, Aren t you going to show me my fellow victims (Fowles 54) Miranda can be seen as a part of Clegg s collection and even jokes about it. Their differences in views is important to understanding their characters. In a review by Kelsey Bennett, she explains that a major theme in The Collector is ethics (Bennett.) While I did not incorporate a theme of ethics in my own review, I agree with Bennett. Ethics is an important factor in order to understand The Collector s characters actions and thoughts. Miranda views Clegg s status of new money as a horrid timid copycatting genteel in between class (Fowles 172.) Miranda believes that even if Clegg would try and better himself he would never truly be a part of her higher level life. Clegg is seen as ignorant and lower class thus he cannot make ethically sound decisions. Miranda even tells Clegg at one point that she s trying to show him his ignorant and unethical ways. Their difference in class explains their different values and why one character would think their actions, like kidnapping, is
- 6. Nt1330 Unit 3 Venn Diagrams Let us see how to use dataset in ASP.NET web pages. A dataset will contain rows, columns, primary keys, constraints and the relations with the other objects of DataTable. The dataset is a memory resident representation of data that will provide a consistent relational programming model without concern of the source of the data. Dataset is a tabular representation of data i.e. it will represent data in the format of rows and columns. This class will be counted in a disconnected architecture in .NET framework i.e. it is found in System.data namespace. The dataset will hold records of more than one database tables. Dataset can be used in combination with SqlDataAdapter class. Each DataTable in a DataSet is filled with data from the data source by making use of the DataAdapter. The SqlDataAdapter object will ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The above example SqlDataAdapter was used to fill the dataset with records. The following code has to be written on the form load event. using System.Windows.Forms; using System.Data.SqlClient; namespace workingwithdataset { public partial class frmdataset : Form { public frmdataset() { InitializeComponent(); } private void frmdataset_Load(object sender, EventArgs e) { DataTable table1 = new DataTable(); DataTable table2 = new DataTable(); DataColumn dc11 = new DataColumn( ID , typeof(Int32)); DataColumn dc12 = new DataColumn( Name , typeof(string)); DataColumn dc13 = new DataColumn( City , typeof(string)); table1.Columns.Add(dc11); table1.Columns.Add(dc12); table1.Columns.Add(dc13); table1.Rows.Add(111, Amit Kumar , Jhansi ); table1.Rows.Add(222, Rajesh Tripathi , Delhi ); table1.Rows.Add(333, Vineet Saini , Patna ); table1.Rows.Add(444, Deepak Dwij ,
- 7. Is College Education Worth It Essay Is college education worth it? Do we really need to go to college to succeed in life? Is the student loan debt worth it? Some people would say college education is worth the expense of tuition, but others would say college education is not worth the expense of tuition. Some people think we need to go to college to be successful in life. But I disagree. I don t think we need to go to college to be successful in life, and this is why. Although we can get scholarships is the student loan debt worth it? When we go to college, we go there to learn, to expand our horizons and find out what we need to do in life. But when we graduate and it s all said and done with, we have student loan debts to pay off. The average student loan debt is 27,000. If we work hard enough and keep our grades up then we can get scholarships or you can pay cash. If you do this then you won t have any student loan debts. But yes it does pay off in many different ways. The college graduate makes twice as much as someone who graduates from high school. You are making around 1,300$ a weak vs 652$... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are so many other jobs out there that pay good where you don t need a college degree. If you want to be a nurse or doctor than yes you need to go to college. But you have to know what you are going into college for before you just go in there without knowledge of what you want to do. So there are ways to be successful in life without having to go to college and pay all this money for books, food, living ect.... And then when you get out all these debts you have to pay off. If you pay cash up front or get a scholarship then you don t have student loan debts to pay off. And there are so many doctors out there that have been in the field for say, 20 years now that still don t have the money to pay off their debts. I think that it is good to have a college education, but you need to know what you re doing before you go into
- 8. The Causes Of Gas Exchange 1 GAS EXCHANGE 4 Gas exchange Gas Exchange Leslie A. Rouse El Centro College Gas Exchange Gas exchange is defined as the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells (Giddens, 2013, p.161). Gas exchange in the human body occurs in the lungs and as the primary function of the respiratory system, it exchanges two gases, oxygen and carbon dioxide. The process of gas exchange happens as we breathe through ventilation, transport and perfusion. As you inhale oxygen, the oxygen travels deep into the lungs until it reaches the alveoli. Here in the alveoli oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar capillary membrane. Oxygen is able to enter into the blood while carbon dioxide is leaving the blood as waste to be exhaled from the lungs and out of the body. This oxygenated blood is then transported throughout the body. All cells depend on a consistent supply of oxygen and removal of waste in order to survive. A reduction or lack of oxygen and/or buildup of waste leads to demise. For this reason, gas exchange is critical. Gas exchange is compromised when there is impairment of ventilation, altered transport of oxygen, or inadequate perfusion. Impaired ventilation may occur in conditions such as inadequate muscle or nerve function to move air into the lungs, such as cervical spinal cord injury; narrowed airways from bronchoconstriction like in asthma, or from obstruction like in chronic bronchitis; poor gas diffusion in
- 9. Symbolism In The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas When you re a child, you see the world as a utopia; then, it slowly turns more and more gray as your life goes on. In Omelas everything appears right on the surface, but right under the people of Omelas feet, their utopia relies on a darkness that drives people to leave this utopia. Through different forms of symbolic uses Ursula K. Le. Guin tells a story of a utopia that is tainted black in The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas. Guin uses symbolism as a foreshadowing technique and character symbolism to paint a colorful world cloaked in black tar. With a clamor of bells that set the swallows soaring, the Festival of Summer came to the city (Guin 252). is the opening line to Guin s short story; from the very beginning, she fills this story... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Omelas lives and thrives on top literally on top of a child s misery. The child lives in a tool closet under this society that represents so much hope and joy, but it remembers the utopia that the child was taken from. It still remembers his/her mother s voice. The reason behind this is that all understand that their happiness, the beauty of their city... depend wholly on this child s abominable misery (256). Everyone s own misery goes to this child in the tool closet; to have eternal happiness you must know sadness. However, in this utopian society, the sadness is given to one. This child is the symbol of eternal misery. This child s home if you can call it that is treated as a museum. Kids come to kick the kid or just to stare at it, but some feel for this child and leave this utopia. Each one of these citizens symbolizes different human characteristics. The ones who kick misery and find joy in it are the ones who face misery but do not know how to deal with it. The ones who look on with fear don t know how to face misery but will think upon it, and the ones who walk away from this utopian society are the ones who want to change their actions but can t fix the world they originally came from. When these souls look at this child, they
- 10. The Importance Of The Study And Practice Of Different... The importance of the study and practice of different types of art education has been dated back to Plato s time. Studying the arts today is often overlooked due to the other core classes and deemed unimportant, yet to many students it is something they re passionate about. It takes time to learn and perfect the skills required to perform these artssimilarly to how it takes time to learn new formulas and how they work in a math class. However, all over the country, there are schools losing state funds. Fine arts is one subject that is being hit the hardest by this. Classes such as band, drama, music, painting, etc., are either being taken out individually or they re all being eliminated completely. All forms of art and art educationaid to the improvement of student s learningabilities and are essential to their school career, therefore it should not be ripped away from the school curriculum. Multiple different studies have been conducted regarding art education and whether or not it actually has a significant impact on students. State s standardized testing focuses mainly on the math and language arts scores. Time spent in these classes has been increased to accommodate for the high expectations on the test, meaning that the arts classes have been decreased. This decrease in arts classes is absurd considering that taking arts classes in school or as a type of extracurricular actually improve tests scores. A series of four longitudinal studies were conducted in 2012
- 11. Meaning Behind Dig With virtually any kind of text, critical thinking is required to unveil the true meaning and purpose behind an artist s work. Whether that text is a poem, novel or film, we as scholars must find evidence to support our claims of the current text. The text I shall be analyzing is the short film Dig, written and directed by Toby Halbrooks. The main story line of this film is of a young girl watching her father dig an unprecedented hole in their own backyard. To the untrained mind, he seems to just be digging for no apparent reason. However, that is not the case at all. The father digging the hole is a metaphor for him attempting to escape his problems shown through the daughter s eyes. The evidence supplied throughout the film all point to how... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The beginning of the scene shows her reaching into the refrigerator to gather milk for her cereal. As she sits down, we are able to see that she is wearing loose, old looking clothing. In addition to her clothing, her hair is much untamed. Both her hair and clothing show that this family is in the lower middle class. As the daughter was eating her cereal, her mother came into the scene briefly. Taking a closer look out the window, the daughter sees her father begin to dig a hole in the back yard. Flocking to the scene, she watches him for a bit and eventually asks her father, What are you doing? Immediately after this question was raised, the father stared at his daughter for a few seconds then silently proceeded to dig. The evidence of the lower middle class again shows how the father may simply be trying to avoid his problems and duties as a father for one afternoon. In addition to the evidence of belonging to the lower middle class, the response to his daughter s question may point to how he wants to keep his reasoning to himself. If he were to exclaim that he is digging for no purpose rather than to escape his troubles, he would immediately be questioned by both his wife and
- 12. Evaluation Of A Summative Evaluation Component Two Type of evaluation The type of evaluation that will be conducted will be a summative evaluation. The summative evaluation will be conducted at the end of the program to see if the goals of the program were accomplished. Were the children able to learn about nutrition Evaluation Goals 1)To determine if this program is successful in educating the children in various cooking techniques. 2)To help children in a low income area discover affordable ways to meal preparation. 3)To determine if the program can be conducted in other low in come areas. Evaluation Questions 1)Are the children committed to coming to the class on a weekly basis? 2)Is the program providing the children with life skills they can apply at home? 3)Are the children enjoying the program? Rationale The rationale of this evaluation is to confirm that the goals of the program are being meet. That the children are being educated in making healthy choices and participating in the program. In order for the evaluation to be accurate research needs to determine if the program will be effective. Component Three Literature Review Learning how to cook is an essential life skill that not only children need but youth as well. In an article by Jessica Herbert and her fellow authors they mentioned how by participating in a cooking program it helps children gain a new perspective on cooking (Herbert et al.2014). Mardie Townsend mentioned in the article Volunteering in a School Kitchen Garden
- 13. Pediatric Unit Research Paper As you sit in the waiting room you notice all age groups of patients and families walking through the halls and waiting rooms. Getting called back into different units for all kinds of examinations and diagnosis all with their own problems and stories. Hospitals have up to around twenty one different care units. From the pediatric unit, down into the cardiac unit, and up the floor from the maternity unit. All units you see, or if you are a patient in the unit they do really try to give to the best care you can receive. A pediatric unit is a floor or a wing full of dedicated and well trained staff that provides care that is specific to each child s unique personality and development. They help treat your child s physical, emotional, and
- 14. Neural Remodeling Research Paper Section three Retinal remodeling associated with retinal degenerative diseases Though the neural retina was believed to survive photoreceptor loss in retinal degenerative diseases(RDD) such as RP and AMD, the reality is that when photoreceptor inputs are lost, the neural retina undergoes remodeling, making visual data indecipherable by the visual cortex. Neural retinal changes in response to stress: Phase one: clinically occult changes occur to the circuitry of the neural retina in early stages. Phase two: Early, ganglion cell responses are altered. Then outer nuclear layer changes occur: photoreceptor cell death, death of interneurons, phagocytosis of dead neurons. Phase three: extensive remodeling, glial hypertrophy and neuronal ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Rewiring begins early during the stress phase of neurons. (Marc et al, 2003) Neurocircuitry changes that occur in the retina Applicatios of knowing these neurocircuitry changes: Designing neuroprosthetic devices is then challenging due to the difficulty of dealing with a complex structure that changes its connectivity in pathology. (Cuenca et al,2005) The key error in transplant designs is the thought that neural retina is normal. In fact, in the degenerating retina, there is barely a cell type that is normal. Current implant trials are limited to patients who are legally blind. These patients already likely exhibit profound alterations to the retinal circuitry that damage any input to the brain. The design of prosthetic devices will depend upon where in the visual pathway intervention is planned and at what phase of retinal degeneration the patient is in. Brain changes in visual loss: Blind individuals make huge adjustments to loss of sight, by changes in the brain and specially in regions responsible for processing vision itself, to process tactile, auditory stimuli and higher functions as verbal memory. For example, the ability to read
- 15. Opt In Mailing List One of the powerful tools in online email marketing is to build an opt in mailing list. An opt in mailing list is a database of peoples names and email addresses that have subscribed to an email list via a web form giving that list owner permission to send them periodic emails on the topic they are interested in. The best gift of this powerful tool is the possibility of being able to talk to people who are particularly interested in your product, service or organization. This gaining popularity of building opt in mailing list is known as Permission Email Marketing. There are do s and don ts in starting your opt in mailing list. Here are some of the most important tips worth mentioning: DO S 1.Put a subscription form prominently on your ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Remember you are not the only one competing in internet marketing; you have to be sure who your internet marketing is. 2.Be sure that you can reach your target audience online. 3.Do not waste on time on a non profit investment or spending. Always monitor your spending. 4.Forums and discussion boards are available for maximum use. Find your target market problems. 5.Identify what is keeping your customers from getting what they want and help them get it. 6.Try offering your viewers solving some of their problems. 7.Set up a simple direct response mini site. 8.Get an auto responder account. It is important for you to acquire and set this thing up because this is where your visitors will come. 9.Bait your potential customers through giveaways like: ebooks, special reports, mini courses and coupons, etc. 10.Reach out in any way you can to your target market. Opt in building is a tedious work but with amazing results. The process of building it takes time and effort but persists. Always treat your find as a goldmine so that you will offer them the best deals in the market, those with great quality and value. Doing all these, would earn you credibility and a profitable business on the
- 16. The First States The First State. What comes to mind when you hear about the first State. Some think of agriculture other think of the beaches, but only a few think of the history. Most people don t really know about the history of the first state they don t really know how it got there.Delaware is known as the First State because of Caesar Rodney s contributions to Delaware, the articles of Confederation, and the signing of the Declaration of independence. The Articles of confederation were written on November 15,1777 by the continental congress, which was a group of delegates from each colony that govern the United States. The Articles were created to establish the functions of the government. Thats what they were created to do, but that s not what really ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The king of Britain was treating the colonies unfair, he would not let them self rule themselves. They also had to pay unnecessary taxes. In the declaration, it also states that we are freed from Britain and can be our own country known as the united states of America.Caesar Rodney was born on October 7th, 1728 near At age thirty he attained his first elected office as a representative in the colonial legislature in Newcastle. Dover Delaware. Rodney is a very important man. He has done a lot for the State of Delaware. Rodney was a leading patriot in his colony, a member of the Stamp Act Congress in 1765, a formative member of the Delaware Committee of Correspondence, a military leader in the colonial militia, and a delegate to the Continental Congress from formation until 1777. The following year he was elected President of the State of Delaware for a three year term, a duty that he assumed even as he served as Major General of the Delaware Militia. Rodney was a very hard working man.What Rodney is most famous for is how he made a big impact on Delaware. on July 1 2 Caesar Rodney rode his horse 80 miles just to cast the votes delaware could be the first State. His story is very touching because Rodney was very sick
- 17. The Sculpture Of Nataraj The King Of Dance This essay will focus on the sculpture of Nataraja, meaning The King of Dance . The sculpture represents one of the three major deities of Hindu religion called Lord Shiva. It centres around the idea of Lord Shiva being the creator and destroyer of the world. The reason I chose this sculpture is because, I want to gain more knowledge of the spiritual and religious messages connected to the sculpture as well as understand its importance to Hinduism. In my opinion, the sculpture is very beautiful and detailed, it shows Shiva with four arms and two legs in a dance posture known as Nataraja. The name comes from one of the oldest languages in India known as Sanskrit. The term Nata convey to dance and Raja to king, meaning king of dance. The height of the sculpture is 48cm by 36cm, and every single features of his cosmic dance posture signifies the creation and destruction of the world. The figure of Lord Shiva stands within a circle of flames and it is seen as the endless cycle of birth and rebirth, within this Shiva dances to his cosmic dance of bliss. The two stretched out upper hands of Shiva are positioned to reveal the sense of balance between the powers of creation and destruction. In his right upper hand Shiva holds a drum shaped like an hour glass, it provides the sound of rhythm to which Shiva dances. But it is also represented as the drum which made the first sound and summoned things into existence. In contrast his upper left hand holds flame of fire, which
- 18. Athletes During The Winter Olympics The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are rapidly approaching with athletes from all around the world getting ready to compete for the gold medal. The winter Olympics are considerably smaller than the summer Olympics as there are less options for winter sports played as during the summer ones. There are also fewer countries and athletes competing as some countries don t have these sports or the winter climate or terrain to sustain a winter sport. This does not always prevent athletes from competing, however, as proven by the Jamaican bobsledding team years ago. They took strong runners and athletes from Jamaica and taught them the basics of the bobsled using a wooden sled on wheels. Their initial particpation into the Olympics was a big crowd pleaser. This article mentions a few of the various sports at the Olympics performed by some athletes like the Telluride ski instructor that teaches Telluride ski lessons and will be competing in the giant Slalom event. Ice hockey is one of the big fan spectator sports to see at the Olympic games. One of the most famous ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... These lesser known and popular sports have their spotlight during the Winter Olympics where they can show off their abilities and talents in sports that are not normally played in every town or state. Bobsledding and luge are exciting and fast races where a sled speeds down an icy tube to the end. In order to attract athletes for these sports some coaches visit other states to seek out younger kids that could be a good fit for that sport. This happened in Colorado where members of the USA Luge organization put on a demo and got some interested children involved. Two of the athletes competed in the 2008 Olympic Games as a result of this exhibition. Curling is a sport that is mainly played in Northern Minnesota and is a slower more strategic sport much like bocce ball but on
- 19. Family Structure And Family Values Essay Over the years, family structure and a families morals and values has changed drastically from generation to generation. From a families core values to women not working in the workforce to women making up a good chunk of our current workforce, to even the norms of dating and the roles of religion and culture in a family . times now are significantly different than they use to be. With technology a new driving force interfering with families and the world altogether, their have been many adaptations that have came along with it. The main subject that I interviewed was my mother s mom, Tonia Johnston. She is one of my oldest relatives, at age 68. All of my great grandparents are deceased. We started off with talking about her great grandparents that was about as far as she could remember and still give me adequate information. Her great grandparents names were Emma, who died at 64, and Palmer, who died at 86. They migrated to America from Norway, to escape the poverty that they faced and the lack of jobs. Palmer s hope of moving to America was to find a stable job and to raise a family in hope s of a new promising country, with more opportunities. Palmer ended up taking a career in dairy farms. His main job was to test the milk at all the local dairy farms in southern Minnesota. Emma had no job, her primary focus was to take care of the children and to maintain the household. They were quite the ideal modern family. Religion was a vital role in their family. Church on
- 20. The Characteristics Of Anzac Soldiers In The First World War On 25 April 1915, during the First World War, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed on the Gallipoli peninsula as part of the 70,000 strong Anglo French operation against Turkey to capture the Dardanelles. Over one million men were involved in the ill fated Gallipoli campaign which lasted eight and a half months. Of the 44,070 soldiers who were killed during the campaign, 8,000 were Australian. It was the first time that Australians went into combat as Australians, giving Australiaa sense of identity and a place in the world. World War 1 war correspondent and historian Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean believed that Anzac Day 1915 saw the birth of the Australian national consciousness maintaining that The big thing in the war...was the discovery of the character of Australian men. It was a character which rushed the hills at Gallipoli and held on there during the long afternoon and night, when everything seemed to have gone wrong and there was only the barest hope at the end of success . Gallipoli also saw the birth of the Anzac Legend or Anzac Spirit . A term used to illustrate the characteristics of ANZAC soldiers which encompassed bravery, endurance, ingenuity, comradeship and what Australians call mateship . The term developed as a central part of Australia s collective memory and national identity growing popular largely due to Bean s works. ANZAC Day was first commemorated in London in 1916, by Australian and New Zealand soldiers to commemorate
- 21. WWII Was Justified U.S. justified in using nuclear weapons against Japan in WWII On 6 August 1945, a B 29 Superfortress flew over the islands of Japan and unleashed the devastating power of the world s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Was the United States justified in dropping the bomb? This depends largely on your point of view. I believe that the U.S. was justified in dropping the nuclear bombs for three main reasons. The first was the unprovoked viscous attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor which had taken place three and a half years before Hiroshimawas bombed had taken the lives of countless innocent soldiers with innocent civilians, including women, and children also perishing. The United Stateshad not been involved in the war as... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Even though the case of morality against using nuclear weapons is a very strong one it is very important to place their use in light of World War II and the total war that the world was experiencing. During World War II the vast majority of the world had thrown aside morality in favor a deadly struggle to defend against the large scale attacks of expansionists and fascism. The use of conventional bombing by either side was widespread and considered justified use of military force even though this form of attack produced massive civilian casualties. These mass bombing attacks were centered on crippling the enemy s ability to produce war machines which were legal military targets and in so doing this type of bombing was considered justified use of military force. When America attacked Hiroshima and Nagasaki they bombed legitimate military targets and President Truman and his advisors considered them justifiable
- 22. Hamlet the Play and the Movie Essay Hamlet the Play and the Movie Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a story about a king that was murdered by his brother and the prince has been asked by his father?s ghost to avenge his murder. The original story line has been altered a few times since it has been written. The original Hamlet the play and the altered Hamlet the movie are shown differently in many different ways. Hamlet the movie with Mel Gibson shows different things than the play, but there are three major differences between the two. The three major differences are in the way both of the productions start out, differences in the scene that the players put on a play, and differences in the way the productions end. The first difference is in the way the play and the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He then calls for the lights and leaves. Other people stay behind while Hamlet dances around and sings. Gertrude watches Hamlet and then leaves. In the movie, this scene shows Claudius standing up and yelling ?lights? right when Hamlet states that the murderer gains the love of the player king?s wife. Claudius quickly leaves along with everyone else that was watching the play. Hamlet and Horatio are left behind discussing the king?s reaction. Polonius enters and tells Hamlet that the king is upset and that his mother wants to see him. The third difference is in the way that the play and the movie ends. In the movie, Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and Laertes die from the poison, either by the sword or the wine. The movie ends with Horatio holding Hamlet while he dies. The play ends completely different. As Hamlet is dying, Horatio tries to drink from the poisoned cup but Hamlet stops him. Hamlet says that he needs Horatio to report all that he has witnessed. A shot is heard from far off and Hamlet asks what it is. He is told that it is Fortinbras, returning from his Polish adventures. Hamlet with his dying breath, names Fortinbras as his successor, then dies. In Summary, with these three examples it is shown that the play and the movie contrast quite a bit. Most of the story line and the dialogue were very similar to the original story in the movie but some things were changed, possibly to shorten the story to be able to make
- 23. Argumentative Essay On Enterprise, Ala Enterprise, Ala., An enraged boyfriend stabbed a Target cashier to death at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday for talking to his girlfriend. A disgruntled Hispanic male identified by Police as Hector Vargas, 19, entered the Target store and yelled, Amy, Amy, where are you, b*tch? When he saw his girlfriend, Amy Morgan, receiving assistance from cashier, Miguel Alarcoe, 19, at the jewelry counter he became increasingly hostile. A heated argument broke out between the men, as Morgan attempted to intervene Vargas pushed her to the ground. Alarcoe reached across the jewelry counter and punched Vargas in the jaw. Witnesses, who abandoned their cashier stations to investigate the commotion, saw Vargas grab ahold of Alarcoa s arm, pull out a knife and stab
- 24. Distance Learning and Black Board Essay Distance Learning and Black Board Distance learning is when students take courses by using some form of communication other than face to face communication with an instructor. This type of learning has been used since as far back as the 1800 s when adults would learn handwriting by ordering lessons through the mail (Cosgrove 2002). The technology for distance learning has been progressing for some time now. Iowa State University started to offer courses through television in 1934 (Cosgrove 2002). These days we use the Internet for distance learning. Distance learning has recently become more popular and more advanced; there are now programs that can help professors organize their online classes. Online classes are a convenient and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This way even if someone is finding Blackboard difficult to use or doesn t understand a particular area of Blackboard help is readily available (Professional and Educational Services p.3). Blackboard academic suites are used mostly in colleges and universities. In using Blackboard a professor can do many different things that could make teaching a lot easier (Blackboard Solutions p.1). With Blackboard a professor can post announcements, send e mails, post class discussions on the discussion board, post online quizzes, make the syllabus available online and much more. When a professor puts all these things on the Blackboard site it becomes available for the whole class to see. A professor can even post an individual s grade to the site so that only the individual can see their grade or send an email to an individual. Other things a professor can regulate is the appearance of their course site, and whether or not an area of Blackboard is used. This allows the professor to make there job fun and easy but still be doing there job to the best of their abilities and making the best of their resources. There are ten different areas of Blackboard. These areas are announcements, course information, staff information, course documents, assignments, communication, discussion board,
- 25. Utilitarianism And Deontological Ethics In The... Researching new medicines and discovering new techniques to heal people can be very difficult with all of the rules and stipulations placed on utilizing human subjects for study. In the movie, Extreme Measures, two doctors with opposing morals fight over what they believe is right. Dr. Lawrence takes more of a utilitarianism viewpoint, while Dr. Luthan takes a more strict position closer to Kant s ethical system, deontological ethics. The movie contrasts utilitarianism and deontological ethics through the two opposing doctors and portrays Dr. Luthan as the most ethically correct. This considered, following the standards of moral literacy Dr. Luthan would be following the standards, while Dr. Lawrence would be in the wrong. Dr. Lawrence... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In this sense, Dr. Lawrence subconsciously utilizes the greatest happiness calculus. Dr. Luthan is an ordinary doctor with an extraordinarily inquisitive nature that finds one of his patients, Claude Minkins, missing after the patient mysteriously dies of unknown causes and with radical lab results. He begins asking about the mysterious case and asking questions surrounding Minkins inexplicable departure drawing attention from the TriPhase organization that had two patients escape. This began Dr. Luthan s search for the hidden truth behind TriPhase and his discovery of the kind of research happening there. After discovering that Dr. Lawrence was conducting unlawful research and forcing homeless people to be his subjects, Dr. Luthan took a moral stance close to that of Kant s deontological ethics. Kant s ethics relied mostly on reason and a person s sense of duty. In deontological ethics for something to be considered reasonable it must meet the criteria of being universal, autonomous, and it must not use others. With this, Dr. Luthan argues that Dr. Lawrence s research is unethical because his research only chooses the homeless people that would not be missed when gone, meaning the moral is not universal, the research is also not autonomous because
- 26. University Art Museum The University Art Museum Case Analysis Suzana Duran MNGT 372 Professor Quimei Xu I. Relevant Facts/Background The Art Museum is a building on the university premises that is providing a place for the art collection of a university. The building was given to the university by an alumnus around 1929. The wealthy son of the university s first president served as the museum s unpaid director until his death. He brought a few extra collections to the museum during his service, and while serving as unpaid director, none of the collections was ever shown to anybody except a few members of the university s art history faculty. The university practically gave the position to amateur art supporter, Miss Kirkoff, after the director s ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The real issue was not that the new director opened the doors to the public, but the management organization at the University Art Museum. There are three main points as listed by the elderly statesmen of the faculty that need to be addressed and clearly defined for the museum: its mission, its direction, and its objectives. These are clearly the focal problems in this case. What the university has to do as a whole is to set organizational goals and develop the plans to accomplish them. The museum is not thriving with the school as well as it has in the past, and the direction of the university is being questioned. III. Critical Analysis The later director wanted it to be a community resource as said in the case, and the museum gained bad reputation during that time as an academic resource. The building was designed by Miss Kirkoff to help university and its alumni in their pursuit of knowledge. It failed greatly to support the university and the public. At the time, the museum expected to hire a director and allow them to shape the museum in any way they see suitable. The university on the other hand should have identified the direction they want the museum to head in and create guidelines for a director to fallow. First, top managers at any organization, and in this case are the Dean and the board of directors of the University, have to assess the opportunities and threats in external environment and internal strengths and weaknesses as well. Next thing is to
- 27. The Importance Of Listening Skills English is an international language that students need to learn. There are four language skills students need to master, one of which is listening skill. Listening skill is one of the four language skills which plays important roles in language acquisition. It plays an important role in a way that it gives inputs and presents the model of a language (Nation Newton, 2009). Through listening, students are unconsciously trained to differ sounds, accents, stresses, and intonations. Additionally, listening also plays a crucial part in communication. According to Mendelsohn (1994, as cited in Hamouda, 2013), language users use 40 50% of the time in listening; 25 30% in speaking; 11 16% in reading; and in writing is about 9%. Consequently, listening is one of the English language skills students need to master due to its importance in language communication and acquisition. For that matter, it is an obligation for teachers to help students develop listening skill. In contrast, achieving the goal of having a good listening skill for junior high school level seems to be a challenging process. It takes time as it needs practices more than theories. As mentioned by an English teacher of a junior high school in Malang, conducting listening practice requires a lot of preparation and it takes time and energy. Most of the time, the teacher skipped the listening practices because there is not enough time to give students listening practices since the time allocated for English subject at
- 28. My Personal Narrative Essay Personal narrative I am an average kid who is living more than the average life i began around 15 and 3 months ago . I m a quality guy i guess . I like hunting and fishing with my dad and friends i also like racing atv s .there is much more about me to learn. Back when i was born i was just a normal baby . It wasn t till i was older when i realized that i was much more then normal. The one day i was about 8 and i was with my dad . It was november 15 also know as opening day . It was 4 am in the morning i was woken up by my dad he said to me are you ready ? i replied yes . He made me hot Cocoa since i was little and had no interest in coffee . We drove out to our hunting grounds in Metz Michigan . It was 6 am my dad got out of his truck
- 29. Personal Reflection Paper On Travel Travel has always been apart of my life, and it has always brought me so much joy. This trip only doubled my love for travel. This time I was going out of my comfort zone and going without my normal bubble (my family). For 9 days I would be experiencing all Ireland and the many airports had to offer. I met new people including a man from tender scout, a very interesting tattoo artist, our tour guide, the crabby bus driver and the many interesting groups accompanying us on the trip. But most of all I got closed to people I wish I was closer to these past two years at USF. This paper will cover the cultural reflection that I took home with me, all my experiences to the cathedrals, monasteries, the island. My international business... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... My nana is very catholic and very Irish so thing was something I had to see with or without my group. I was amazed by the story involved within the cathedral from it changing from different name titles throughout the years. I loved the design inside from the stair cases to the windows. This cathedral helped shape how Ireland is today because it converts over 1500 years ago and has been a huge place for the Celtic ways of worship. It is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, and has played a huge role in many people lives (StPatricksCathedral, 2017). Later that day five of us left the group and went to get our rental car. Madi, Paige, Trey, Kaylin, Lonnie (you) got the exciting experience to go see the Blarney Castle and Gardens. What I expected from this place was just a castle with a stone that you kiss to get eloquence, but what I experienced was much more. This place was breathtaking, and I was able to experience it with a great group of people! This place had a lot of history and helped shape the culture of Ireland. The Blarney stone is very special because over 200 years people have climbed the castle to the top to kiss the stone and gain the gift of eloquence. This place had many other things like the The Rock Close and Water Garden, The Poison Garden, Arboretums, The Fern Garden, The Arboretums, and The Woodland and Riverside Walks. I wish everyone would have joined us on this adventure because it was definitely one of my favorite days. I
- 30. Media Activism And The UMM No DAPL Social Media Campaign Media Activism and the UMM No DAPL Social Media Campaign Media activism is using media and communication skills, mostly through technology, for social and/or political movements. With the advancement of technology resulting in social media formats, media activism has become more widespread. The rise of media activism in the world has resulted in media activism becoming a type of public relations format. While there may seem to be differences in the two, one can see the similarity in techniques used and bases of goals that are trying to be obtained. This has made for a more open connection of the people then mass media but in doing so has lost some clarity and potential audience in their public sphere. The main difference between mass media ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For the interview videos they were short compared to mass media stories. They stayed at about 3 minutes or less to make the audience more willing to check the video out and stay watching till the end. As the topics in media activism are more political or social in nature, the information could be a turnoff for some people and the shortness of the videos combatted this through. Another was formating the personal stories. For those we did big word headlines at the bottom and top of the video to be eye catching. Media activism video materials tend to have this a lot as the words hold key terms that either grab attention through what s this? or shock through what happened? to their audience. This isn t seen in mass media as their corporate name will grab attention. On the articles the pictures were more personal and sometimes radical to as to appeal to the activism nature of the
- 31. Tax Week 6 Analysis Team C Homework 6 Comprehensive Problems: 50. Jack and Jill are owners of UpAHill, an S corporation. They own 25 and 75 percent, respectively. a. What amount of ordinary income and separately stated items are allocated to them for years 1 and 2 based on the information above? Year 1 Year 2 Ordinary Income Jack (25%) $10,625 $32,750 Jill (75%) $31,875 $98,250 Ordinary income= Overall net income dividends interest income Jack (45,000 500 2000 * 25%, yr1/ 134,500 1,000 2,500 * 25%, yr2) Jill (45,000 500 2000 * 75%, yr1/ 134,500 1,000 2,500 * 75%,... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Royalties 0 7. Net short term capital gain (loss) 0 8a. Net long term capital gain (loss) 0 b. Colectibles (28%)gain (loss) 0 c.Unrecaptured section 1250 gain 0 9. Net section 1231 gain (loss) 0 10. Other income (loss) 0 c. Complete Jill s 1120S, Schedule K 1, for year 1. Jill Year 1 1120S 1. Ordinary business income (loss) 31,875 2. Net rental real estate income (loss) 0 3a. Other Gross rental income (loss) 0 b. Expenses from other rental activities 0 c. Other net rental income (loss) 3b 3a 0 4. Interest income 1,500 5. Dividends: a Ordinary dividends 375
- 32. Case Study Of Nora Zilahip What is the best thing about translating? Translators are independent, they are their own masters and they can choose what to translate or where to work. There are only a few people who have experienced so many sides of translating. Nora Zilahy is among them. She has been translating for 17 years, she owned a translating company some years ago and she is currently a business partner manager at Espell translation and localization ltd. She has a lively, versatile personality. She is mostly with her daughter in her free time, but she often goes to theatre, enjoys reading and travelling, moreover, she also loves horse riding she used to do this sport competitively. Today, however, her translator career will be in the centre point. She graduated ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Moreover, one of her teachers chose NГіra to involve her in an EU project. This teacher became her mentor and helped her a lot. Since then, this passion for EU documents hasn t faded. According to her it is easy to acquire EU terminology and language. Numerous background information are available for everyone, therefore translators can prepare for these texts easily and preparedness is very important for NГіra. Moreover, EU topics are really diverse starting from fishing through sustainable energy to accession processes. She never gets bored of
- 33. Over Speeding Persuasive Speech Over Speeding Over speeding is a common habit on the roads globally. Several people lose their lives annually because they are driving beyond the speed limits or fall victims of an over speeding vehicle. This means that all road users have an obligation to adhere to the road safety measures in order to reduce the number of increasing fatalities on the road. Australian government through the transport commission came up with various commercial ads aired on the television and digital media with a purpose of communicating a specific intention; road safety. This paper will focus on a commercial ad on over speeding. The ad titled don t fool yourself, speed kills was launched in 1995. This followed a death tool of 418 on Victorian road. The ad was simply called mum in a Hurry and uploaded on you tube in 2009. It is a one minute commercial. The commercial is owned and managed by Australian Transport Commission (TAC Victoria) for its anti speed adverts. A mother who is in a hurry drives her vehicle at a high speed and in a reckless manner that she almost crushes other cars on the road. The woman could not contain her speed when a pet crossed the road and a boy; Scottie who was running after it is knocked down and dies. The idea of speed being a killer is justifiable from the woman s over speeding and death of the boy. Visual technique as a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When the car tries to make an instant turn, it produces a sound to indicate that the turn was unexpected. The boy screams when he is knocked down. Screaming is utilized to draw the attention of the driver and those within vicinity of the incident. Scottie also screams because of the pay and the unexpected happenings. Scottie s mother calls out his son and starts to cry a sign of pain and grief. The commercial does not use any music but people s voices, emotions and feelings explain the whole
- 34. Dissertation on Retention Management Decision Emerald Article: A reconceptualization of mentoring and sponsoring Earnest Friday, Shawnta S. Friday, Anna L. Green Article information: To cite this document: Earnest Friday, Shawnta S. Friday, Anna L. Green, (2004), A reconceptualization of mentoring and sponsoring , Management Decision, Vol. 42 Iss: 5 pp. 628 644 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108 /00251740410538488 Downloaded on: 26 10 2012 References: This document contains references to 54 other documents Citations: This document has been cited by 7 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 1621 times since 2005. * Users who downloaded this Article also downloaded: * ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The term mentoring has surged into the literature in many disciplines (e.g., sociology, social psychology, education, management, social work, healthcare management, etc.) over the last several decades. Mentoring emerged in the organizational literature in the late 1970s (e.g., Clawson, 1979; Collins and Scott, 1978; Kanter, 1977; Phillips, 1977; Roche, 1979; Shapiro et al., 1978). Since that time, hundreds of books and articles (popular press, practitioner oriented, and academic) have been published on mentoring in various organizational settings alone, not to mention other settings in which mentoring has been examined (e.g., teaching, nursing, social work, etc.) (Kelly, 2001). Published works in the organizational literature on mentoring have been anecdotal, conceptual, and empirical; and several journals have dedicated special editions to mentoring. By and large, these published works have highlighted the overwhelming perceived benefits (e.g., increased mobility, promotion opportunity, and total compensation), and minimal perceived drawbacks of mentoring (Campion and Goldfinch, 1983; Kelly, 2001; Scandura, 1992, 1998; Whitely et al., 1991, 1992). Hence, mentoring has been proclaimed as one of the key career development and advancement tools in the
- 35. Song Of Roland Analysis In Song of Roland, the ideas of chivalry and loyalty to one s king are central. Throughout the text, the author uses the concepts of good versus evil, shown by the Christians versus Muslims, as well as loyalty versus treason, shown by Roland versus Ganelon, to highlight and exemplify the ideals of the code of knighthood. The main character, Roland, is often presented as being an exemplary knight; he personifies the conventional chivalric values of the time such as bravery and loyalty, but he also struggles to balance these values in order to be a responsible leader. Roland is in stark contrast to his stepfather, Ganelon, as well as being in slight contrast to his close friend, Oliver. These contrasts of character come to a climax as the battle against the Muslim army at Roncesvalles begins; Oliver and Roland debate over whether they should call the king to help them, leading to the eventual demise of the French army. This specific scene brings to light the ideological dilemma of bravery versus wisdom and logic, by utilizing Roland as an example of the former, and Oliver of the latter. Roland, as evidenced by this situation, displays perfect loyalty to one s king and God by being incredibly brave in the face of danger, making sacrifices that he sees are necessary, and fought valiantly until his death, all the while keeping the utmost faith in his God and king. Throughout Song of Roland, Roland often puts himself in extreme amounts of danger, without fear of the consequences for himself or others; he was often brave even to the point of excess. In his bravery, he often overlooks the concerns and feelings of others, even those of his closest companions. For example, from the beginning of the battle with the Muslims it was quite obvious that the small rear guard led by Roland had no chance of victory; they were just too small. When Oliver suggests using the oliphant to call King Charlemagne s aid, Roland refuses, saying [m]ay it never please god that my kin should be shamed because of me, or that sweet France should fall into disgrace. Never! Never! I ll strike with Durendal, I ll strike with this good sword strapped to my side, you ll see this blade running its whole length with blood (1,062 1,067). While
- 36. The Hobbit And Divergent Comparison Comparative Essay Even though each book has a different story, they all have things in common. The structures of The Hobbit By: J. R. R. Tolkien and Divergent By: Veronica Roth have similar themes, but differ in narration and genre. This creates their different and unique styles and meanings. The Hobbit is a saga with different stories within each chapter. It gives the sense of adventure and fantasy that draws the reader in. There are dwarves, trolls, and hobbits that carries your mind off to a land different from your own. Tolkien use the narrator as an omnipresent third party. Through this we are able to see every action and have a better understanding of the plot. The Hobbit displays that we should leave our comfort zone sometimes and discovery ourselves. Divergent is a story about a dystopian Chicago entering into a rebellious society. This genre has become a popular category for today s reader. Some even say that this story is basically the same as other compositions that have appeared in recent years. We get to know the main character in a personal way because she is the narrator. The character shows us her personality and awareness. This is a three part series where you fall in love with the characters. This work shows us ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They have similar themes on how the characters act. They have special qualities and think in unique ways. Bilbo has a drive for adventure and eventually finds that he is capable to do more than what most hobbits are suppressed from doing when he finds the ring. Similarly, Tris finds out that she is different from other people in her community. She is divergent. *Gasp* Divergents are not like other people, they are thought to be those who will ruin the system. Tris shows everyone the truth of divergence. These styles show us different, yet similar, ways to make a change and become a new
- 37. Comparing Rig Veda s Voluspa For The Germanic Religion The best way to describe reading Voluspa followed by Rig Veda is deja vu. The striking similarities in the details of the creation myth make it hard to believe that these stories are not about the same religion. Who knows what influenced what, but at the end of the day, it does not really matter. The simple fact that there are direct correlations between the two sends up a blazing, red flag that these texts are based on a religionthat is neither Germanic nor Hindu, but rather a common ancestor of both. Because of the similarities between Voluspa and Rig Veda and their clear differences from Genesis, we can use the Norse text to analyze the Germanic religion. By not studying Voluspa for the Germanic religion, one would miss out on a valuable... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Garden of Eden described throughout Christian creation myths is nowhere to be found in Voluspa or Rig Veda indicating that these texts developed independently of one another. However, the mere absence is not enough to prove there is no link. When examining the tone surrounding the creation of life, the peaceful metaphors of the Garden of Eden take no relation to the savage killings of primordial giants. When the rotting limbs of Ymir in Voluspa are compared to the tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food in the Garden of Eden, it becomes obvious that these texts stemmed from very different influences (Crawford 4, Coogan 14). However, Dronke argues that the primordial killing of Ymir may also have been conceived of as a sacrifice, and that it is important that they take Ymir s blood coming from his neck, that is, from a sacrificial, rather than a fighting wound (112). Dronke argues that this could relate to the Christian principle of sacrificing for others thus making Voluspa have Christian influence. While I agree that the Ymir could be seen as a sacrifice, this principle does not appear in the Christian creation myth as the Garden of Eden simply mentions a Utopia where man can freely eat of every tree of the garden (14). While other parts of Christianity do
- 38. Example Of Eustress Research Paper Stress doesn t always lead to burnout, though burnout is often associated with stress. It shows stress in a negative light, when stress can also be positive. Positive, or beneficial stress is called eustress. Eustress provides you with the motivation and incentive to perform your daily routines and tasks. For example, stress gives you the motivation to wake up and get up in the morning. That s a positive thing, right? Negative, or detrimental stress is called distress. Distress isn t just the opposite of eustress. It can block your motivation to do things. Long term distress, or stress as it s mostly referred as, can lead to burnout. According to an article written by Virginia Skinner, ACM AMN, in the Australian Midwifery News, stress that... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... As midwives and nurses who help pregnant mothers, we shouldn t be shocked by this physiological response. It s also worthy to note that during labour and birth, the woman s body also produces oxytocin (via the parasympathetic system), which helps to induce normal labor in conjunction with a calming effect. Where does the oxytocin come from? This naturally occurring calming chemical is produced by the hypothalamus and secreted through the back part of the pituitary gland. The amazing human body knows just how much the mother needs at any given time between labour and birthing. As midwives and educators of midwives, it s critical to monitor student midwives for stress levels. Midwifery is already an exceedingly stressful profession, which should be reflected in training material with a statement like Potential applicants are advised that midwifery is a profession which places considerable physical and psychological demands on the individual . As seasoned midwives, we should be fostering and cultivating student midwives by informing them about emergency situations so their adrenal cortex and medulla can be left intact as they learn to inform and mentor future generations of
- 39. Conflict Resolution By Stephen R. Covey Conflict Resolution To win or not to win, that is the question...or is it? Stephen R. Covey suggests that it does not have to be a win lose scenario. Covey subscribes to a win win philosophy, Win win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions (Covey, n.d.). When it comes to parent teacher conflicts, Covey s Win win approach is the best solution to deescalate frustrations and maintain positive relationships between the teacher, students, and parents. This paper will examine two conflict scenarios and determine which actions achieved a mutual beneficial outcome. In the first parent teacher conflict scenario, a mother storms into her son s classroom and demands if the teacher there is the one she is looking for. After his affirmation, she begins to vent her frustrations about an assignment that made her child bring a homeless man into her home. It is not long before the teacher cuts the parent off and condescendingly informs her he has no idea what she is talking about or who she is. As the mother angrily tells him it is about an assignment he gave her child, the teacher immediately jumps to the defensive. The teacher berates her communication with her child, uses sarcasm when explaining the assignment he gave out and the intent behind it, and made it known that he was not taking her concerns seriously as he suggested she put her complaints in a suggestion box. There were no win win resolutions made in this
- 40. Summary On The Conflict Of Conflict SUMMARY ON Smith, Amy L. and Smock, David R., Managing a Mediation Process, pp. 37 61. Crocker, Chester A., Taming Intractable Conflicts, 119 145. Taming Intractable Conflicts During negotiation, there are times when sudden incidents during a negotiation can lead to mistrust, rapid accusation and violence. These incidences can be terrorist attack, death of a key leader and others. Both parties might even terminate talk in these cases. In this case, the mediator can face personal attacks and public ridicule for leading the parties to the direction they did not want to go or shouldn t have gone. When a conflict gets complicated, the author suggests to follow certain choices, which are Hanging on, Hunker down and Bail out. In case of a crisis, any mediator has to take up one of these choices. The choice of hanging on works when peacemaking seems to break apart and when there is tremendous support from the external agents. But due to change in ground situation, this option might not work. Sometimes, the parties are unwilling to respond. In these cases, the mediator acts defensively to protect the process of negotiation what has already been achieved. But when nothing works and if it seems that the process of negotiation is going nowhere and the political cost of staying is going high and the ultimate solution the parties want is violence, then, bailing out is the option. But hunkering down doesn t always work. In case of emotionally charged atmosphere or bad peace process,
- 41. Analyzing The Denotation Of Nut WALTER ( to RUTH) : See did you hear? Did you hear! RUTH: Honey, please go to work. WALTER: Nobody in this house is ever going to understand me. BENEATHA: Because you r e a nut. WALTER: Who s a nut? BENEATHA :You you are a nut. Thee is mad, boy. As we can see above the writer believes that the denotation of nut is not a small dry fruit with a hard shell that grows on trees, bushes, etc (Merriam Webster). It has a meaning which indicates something on their conversation. The writer believes that the connotation of nut is mad it is written on Beneatha conversation the denotation and the connotation has already explained that the meaning of nut is mad . Moreover, the writer believes that in act I scene I, pages 14 there is also... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... (She turns from the window.) What s the matter with you this morning, Ruth? You looks right peaked. You aiming to iron all them things? Leave some for me. I ll get to em this afternoon. Bennie honey, it s too drafty for you to be sitting round half dressed. Where s your robe? The writer believes that it has 2 connotation on Mama conversation because she said about little old plant but the denotation of the little old plant means a plant which already withered. On the other hand, the connotation of little old plant means herself because she describes herself with using the connotation of little old plant . She tries to convey that even though she already become old but she never lost her dreams. She believes on the magic if her children wanted to work so hard their life would be blessed. The last denotation and connotation is on the act I scene I pages 18. The writer believes that because they are groups of Black American English there are many denotation and connotation. It will assist us to analyze what the speaker wants to convey as is written: MAMA: Honey, Big Walter would come in here some nights back then and slump down on that couch there and just look at the rug, and look at me and look at the rug and then back at
- 42. A Brief Biography of Alexander Fleming Alexander Fleming was born on August 6, 1881 to Hugh Fleming and Grace Morton. His parents shared the same occupation as farmers. He was born on a rural farm in Lochfield in East Ayrshire Scotland. Alexander or Alec as his family called him had three siblings Grace, John and Robert. He also had four half siblings Jane, Hugh, Thomas, and Mary who were from his father s previous marriage. Alexander s education began at Loudoun Moor School, then he moved to a larger school called Darvel School. He also moved to Kilmarnock Academy. After this he relocated to London where he attended Regent Street Polytechnic. Before starting his medical studies he worked at a shipping office. Alexander began his medical studies in 1901 at St. Mary s Hospital Medical School at the University of London. In 1908 he was acknowledged with the gold medal as the top medical student. After graduating his dream job was to become a surgeon but, a short term opportunity in the laboratories of the research department at St. Mary s Hospital. A bacteriologist and immunologist named Sir Almroth Edward Wright influenced Alexander. Sir Wright had amazing ideas of vaccine therapy that would create an extraordinary change in the field of medical treatment. After this he decided to open his own private practice as a venereologist, this was between 1909 and 1914. As a venereologist he became one of the first doctors to use arsphenamie (Salvarsan) which was given to treat syphilis. The drug was discovered by German
- 43. How to Teach a Dyslexic Child Dyslexia is now a widely accepted condition that is prevalent in many classrooms. However, defining dyslexia is difficult as it can be described as a continuum. Although experts largely agree that dyslexia is identifiable as a developmental difficulty of language learning and cognition (Rose, 2009). Dyslexiacan pose a host of difficulties for the child and can make daily activities and school life very challenging. The NCLD (2013) states children with dyslexia may have difficulties with accurate and fluent spelling, accurate and fluent written expression, phonological awareness, memory, verbal processing speed and information processing. As teachers it is vital that we are aware of the underlying difficulties as the child s consistent... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Therefore, the teacher should ensure the child is focused before giving instructions and the tasks should be broken down into small easily remembered pieces of information (Hodge, 2000). The child should be seated where communication can be made easier and information should be repeated if needed. Visual cues may need to be provided along with the verbal to aid the child in processing the verbal information. The child with dyslexia can have difficulty with perseverance to task so providing them with diagrams and flow charts depicting the task structure and posters reminding the child of steps to follow to complete the task can help. The teacher should ensure activities are not information overload for the child making the task impossible (DENI, 2011; Gathercole and Alloway, 2008). Also ensure that tasks are not lengthy sequences but meaningful chunks (DENI, 2011, p.100). Distractions should be reduced whilst the child is working for if a child is distracted or interrupted while using working memory the process is lost and the child cannot resume from where they were interrupted (Gathercole and Alloway, 2008).The plenary should also be used to summarise main teaching points so that the learning is more likely to go from short term to long term memory. Within the Primary School setting the teaching of phonics is a significant part of the curriculum (PMBNI, 2009).
- 44. I Will Survive If you re looking for a science fiction adventure that will not be soon forgotten, a movie that takes a somewhat realistic how to guide for surviving on an inhospitable planet, or if you just want a movie that is a blast from liftoff to landing, this movie might just be the best choice. You will not only be enthralled by the cinematography and special effects, but the acting and the upbeat tone make this movie truly stellar. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on the book by Andy Weir, the Martian is a hard science fictionadventure set in the godforsaken Martian landscape. After being injured during a Martian dust storm, presumed dead and being left behind by his fellow astronauts (played by Jessica Chastain, Kate... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, as sure as I Will Survive is the main theme of this movie, he retains this childlike optimism throughout this movie, making wisecracks and jokes throughout the entire film. The acting and cinematography, as mentioned before, is also stellar. Although it may seem rather dull to some viewers, I thought Dariusz Wolski made a rather realistic, albeit bland, Martian landscape. Still, the landscape shots were impressive to say the least. Also, I enjoyed the performances of the actors. Primarily, I thought Matt Damon s chipper portrayal of the NASA botanist was amazing. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast was memorable, including Jessica Chastain s character, Captain Lewis. Finally, and this is perhaps the most well known fact about The Martian, the science in this movie hits the nail on the head. The details put into this movie, from the technology used for the missions to how he plans to escape the red deathtrap, shows a level of care for the science part of science fiction. This movie will blast off into a captivating and thrilling adventure that will take you out of this
- 45. Mass Hysteria And The Red Scare Mass Hysteria Mass hysteria is a condition affecting a group of persons, characterized by excitement or anxiety, irrational behavior or beliefs, or inexplicable symptoms of illness (dictionary.com). Mass hysteria has been part of history since the beginning of time. It happened in the United States the years 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. In Salem, two young girls were responsible for starting mass hysteria by showing erratic behavior and accusing other people of witchcraft. This resulted in the death of over 20 people. Salem citizens were very confused and scared because they were never sure of how secure they actually were. Another reason Salem citizens were nervous was because, if their fate was put to the test, it would be in the hands of an unreliable court. Another event that involves mass hysteria was the one known as The Red Scare . The Red Scare was a variety of actions that led to an enduring episode of fear and hostility through the years 1940s and 1950s. The Red Scare was caused by a series of threats towards America. The Red Scare had many figures but two that were exemplary to others were Hoover and McCarthy. These men stirred up the environment with more problems than it had before. Citizens of America were surrounded by many threats especially their homes being corrupted by the pressure they were surrounded by. Politics played a very keystone part in The Red Scare because it was the fuel to the fire. Families and friends were being separated since
- 46. Analysis Of The Movie Hurt, Nine Inch Nails Hurt is a song that was written by Trent Reznor of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails in 1994 from the album The Downward Spiral. It received positive reviews, even receiving a Grammy award nomination for best rock song in 1996 ( Hurt, Nine Inch Nails Song ). Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio founded the Nine Inch Nails in 1988. Reznor is the main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist of the band as well as the only official member of the group ( Nine Inch Nails ). Country music artist Johnny Cashreceived critical acclaim when he covered Hurtwith reviews saying that Cash s version was much better than the original done by Reznor. Johnny Cash is considered to be one of the most influential and best selling artists of the 20th century. Most of Cash s music contained themes of sadness, sorrow, and moral tribulations, which made Reznor s Hurt a perfect cover for Cash ( Johnny Cash ). Hurt is the type song someone listens to when they have the kind of day that makes them feel alone. Everything you thought you knew was wrong, people stab you in the back, and everything you used to believe in has vanished. You re left with nothing at the end of the day, feeling depressed and miserable, that is what Hurt is about. Hurt makes you realize you re not the only one in the world that suffers these pains because everyone goes through them. It then leaves the listeners feeling as if they are not alone anymore; they can start to relate to the loneliness and misery that the song
- 47. The Origin Of Species By Charles Darwin Charles Darwin is perhaps one of the most well known men of science to this date. He s most known for his theory of evolution and in particular, natural selection. His most famous works, and one of his most controversial works as well, was his book titled On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Darwin wrote the Origin of Species after an almost five year voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle. While aboard the beagle, Darwin was presented with many facts that appeared to shed some light on the origin of species . Darwin has contributed in many ways to the world of science, specifically the history of science. His works and theories can be found today in almost any historical science class. Darwin may not have been the first to talk about evolution, but he certainly is one of the most well known historians of science to have addressed the issue. In his book, The Origin of Species, Darwin described in detail how certain species evolve over time, as well as how his theory of natural selectionhas affected evolution. While on his voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, Darwin observed the various typed of birds of the Galapagos Islands. While doing so, he discovered that the life forms native to those islands bore a striking resemblance to similar species living on nearby continents than to those living on more distant islands. From these observations, Darwin formed his theory of natural selection. In its
- 48. Factors that affect how the PH changes during a titration... Factors that affect how the PH changes during a titration experiment. Concentration of the alkali Having a higher concentration of alkali will mean that there will be more molecules closer together for the acid to collide with. This will speed up the reaction as collision theory suggests that molecules have to collide to react and if there are more molecules to collide with the reaction will happen faster as there is a higher chance of a collision. Volume of alkali An increase in volume would mean that the neutralisation would take longer as you would need an equal amount of the same strength acid in order to neutralise it. Furthermore in collision theory if there is a bigger space that the molecules are in then the molecules are less... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Furthermore it is transparent so I can easily see the colour change. White tile I will use a white tile as it will enable me to see the colours much easier than on a tile of another colour such as red or black. Measuring cylinder This will enable me to measure out 25mlбµЊ of alkali into the conical flask. Funnel A funnel will allow me to pour the acid into the burette without it spilling which will limit safety hazards. Hydrochloric acid 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 molar 50cmбµЊ for each test. This is the acid that we are allowed to use and the highest concentration we can have is 1 molar to limit risks. Furthermore the school already has 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 1.0 molar already made up. Moreover I have picked five equally spaced concentrations because I will need I large range of results to identify a trend which will be easier if I have equally spaced concentrations. Furthermore I have not used over 1M because it is safer. Sodium Hydroxide 1.0 molar 25cmбµЊ for each test I will use this because it is already made up by the school. Furthermore it will limit risks as it is diluted sodium hydroxide. Burette holder I will use this so the burette does not slip over which could break it or spill acid making the test unrepeatable. Clamp stand I will use this so that I can clamp the burette onto it with the holder. This will stop the burette falling over and keep it upright so the acid flows properly. Universal
- 49. Charlotte Caron Animal Portraiture Essay In the duration of the production of my own art, imagery and inspiration was drawn from Charlotte Caron s animal portraiture. As a result, my work is greatly influenced by her enchanting portraiture in many ways, such as method of displaying conceptual ideas, technique as well as subject matter but on the other hand, largely and importantly different, varying in the core conceptual meaning . In the following essay, the extent to which Charlotte Caron s and my own work diverges and converges with in the subject matter, technique, conceptual ideaand method of conveying a concept, will be explored. Charlotte Caron is a young French artist who embarked on the creation of several portraits in which photographs of the human figure have animal faces painted upon them in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The use of photography and paint represent the mask and reality, however, via the use of thin brushstrokes, the line between the mask and reality is blurred. This is representative of how certain characteristics become a part of your reality once you indulge in them. In these portraits Caron questions whether a mask (an act) that is put on for too long becomes a part of the person s reality or was it always a part of their reality. In this way the core conceptual ideas of my work Half Truths differs largely from the core concepts of Caron s animal portraiture. Charlotte Caron s animal portraiture series shares many characteristics with my work such as subject matter, themes and method of conveying the idea of duality ,however, the key difference is within the core conceptual ideas of each artwork. Charlotte Caron was a great inspiration to me during the time of the production of my work and as a result there is a large amount of common characteristics but there are some true differences as
- 50. Abortion Over Abortion Many young women were denied abortions unless it was a life threatening situation before the Roe v. Wade court case decision in 1973. Imagine being a young girl, barely old enough to take care of herself, that is pregnant with nobody around to help her. There is no way that she will have the ability to afford the numerous, expensive doctor visits, ultrasounds and prenatal vitamins that it will take to continue with a healthy pregnancy, that is if she would have wanted to have a healthy term to begin with. What if this girl was raped and had gotten pregnant from it? Would the situation still be the same? Sadly, it would have made no difference to the physicians in this country at the time, she would have had to carry the fetus full term and give it up for adoption if she chose to not take care of the child. However, when the court case of Roe v. Wadecame to pass, situations like these started to change across the United States. Not only were women finally allowed to get abortions, but they did not have to be on death row or have to jump through multiple hoops in order to receive one. The controversy over planned parenthood and abortions has not only been a recent problem that has just arrived in our world. The history of abortioncontradictions and argument extends over several decades. The laws that distinguish when abortions are legal and illegal have been made, challenged, and changed multiple times to appease this ever changing society. However, not everyone agrees with
- 51. The Descent Grade a The film the descent uses a range of shots, sound, editing and symbolisation to create an ominous atmosphere; in effect this makes the horror aspect in the film really stand out as it leaves the viewer deciding what happens in specific parts of the film, which all ties in with the films ending. This all makes the film very subjective and leaves much of the opening scenes open to interpretation which is very enticing for a horror movie. The films opening sequence contains many things which symbolise the events in the movie and starts to define what genre the movie is, because the music is fairly ambient and deep suggesting danger which implies it s a horror or a thriller movie. When the opening credits appear light effects illuminate ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Also in the final scene Sarah leaves Juno for dead to get revenge on what she did to Beth which also shows how what they are wearing indicates the loyalty aspect of their relationship. This subtle costume difference is very clever because even at the very start of the film characters are already being divided and given a specific role in the film to play. Throughout the whole boating scene there are many different shots, edits, sounds and effects which make the whole scene upbeat and adventurous. A shot type which does this is the aerial (bird s eye) view which in effect presents the tight squeezes in the waterfalls and the sheer size of the waterfall that they in. Also the edits in this scene are very fast keeping everything upbeat and to show how Sarah, Beth and Juno would be seeing things. These edits are also giving a very clear representation of white water rafting as a sport on a whole and that it is generally a very courageous, brave, adventurous thing to do. Through out the scene we see several shots of the little girl as if its Sarah s point of view and she is looking at her keeping most of her attention on her showing that Sarah and her have a very strong emotional bond and yet again that the film is going to be a very female orientated film. There is one effect which is used in the
- 52. Feudal Society In Medieval Europe A feudal society is one in which the lords carry a significant measure of power by owning land. Workers known as Serfs are included on the land. Serfs owe the lord a certain amount of labor as well as give the lord a portion of their goods. The lords then gives protection to the serfs from their knights. To get knights, the lord offers a fief(land) to the knight in exchange for military service. A feudal society had the characteristic of being decentralized. It also had major roles and responsibilities that everyone needed to follow in order to keep the society intact. During the early Middle Ages, decentralized governments, attacks from the Vikings and other barbarians, and the strong power of the Church strongly abetted the formation of the feudal society in Medieval Europe.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When a government system is decentralized, then it may lack a strong military and infrastructure. After the fall of Charlemagne s empire, his society required a lot of strong lords with powerful armies to protect the people because there was no strong centralized government. This led to feudalism because the people were in need of protection and had no strong centralized government to make a strong army. The feudal society consisted of a decentralized government and had a strong army. Another factor that led to the development of feudal societies, were the attacks from the Vikings and other barbarians. Because The Vikings were so fierce and quick when they attacked, it made them almost indefensible and very difficult to fight. When Charlemagne s empire fell, it suffered many attacks from The Vikings that gradually weakened their government. Feudalism allowed for protection of everyone and people did not need to rely on a strong, centralized
- 53. Technology In The 1800s Since the 1800s there has been many technological advances through time that has been used today. In today s world, there has been various devices that are used today, such as phones, apple products, and other devices that revolutionized the 21st Century. There is always a creation of something that has changed history for the good and for the bad that has either been rejected or accepted in the society that it fits in. Some of the major growth of technology has been used extremely sufficiently during the 1800s from what the world could accommodate, saying that during this period Industrialization gave an added boost to the growth of cities and towns. In the United States the generation of mechanics were slower than Britain now from trying ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During this time period the only possibility to gain wealth was to most likely to inherit it, invest the money, and marry a woman with much profit that exceeds theirs. Middle class citizens comforted each other with pauperism that would not pass from one generation to another, but to them a major source of poverty was immigration having Ireland becoming the poorest state with the whitest immigrants. Now for free African Americans in the North they were ok if they had papers coming into urban places trying to find work but to also find opportunity to read and write, making the work force more employees of this race able to gain profit. Even though they had many advantages for becoming free they also had disadvantages such as being discriminated and also being treated with disparity that made the other white workers uncomfortable to work in the conditions of knowing African Americans are working amongst
- 54. The Advantages Of Bilingualism InAria, By Richard Rodriguez The advantages of bilingualism can be seen throughout Aria, a memoir originally published in Hunger of Memory in 1980, written by the Mexican American author Richard Rodriguez. In his writing, Rodriguez s shares his experience of how he gained a new identity because he had to learn English and adapt to a new society in America. The purpose of his memoir is to give the reader a sense of why bilingual education shouldn t be used in school. Rodriguez s writing reaches out to supporters of bilingual education who may not see the benefits that can be gained from not having the program in school. Rodriguez starts off by discussing the struggles he faced growing up as a bilingual Hispanic in an American society, it was quite a roughhouse due... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He goes further in depth, using an ethos appeal, informing the reader about his very own experience to a new language and the problems he encountered, and overcame. However, Rodriguez lacks to provide any other evidence other than his experience, to use in his argument; the absence of any other evidence in his writing makes his argument unfair and hard to trust. When Rodriguez s brings up his bilingual childhood, at the time when he had difficulties with English, he tells about how he only spoke Spanish while at home using it as my private language, my family s language, informing the reader that while at home he was able to speak Spanish with an ease feeling that he belonged (Rodriguez 573). However, whenever outside of his house he sensed that the sounds of the gringo, reminded me that in this so big world I was a foreigner, still new to the language, he felt that he did not belong (Rodriguez 593 594). Only after his parents began speaking to him in English and asking him speak to us en ingles Rodriguez felt encouraged to learn classroom English, which led to him taking a leap and answering a question in class giving him the calming assurance, that I belong in public, feeling part of the classroom when he was understood by the others (Rodriguez 577). He also had thoughts like I finally came to accept what had been technically true since my birth:
- 55. The Notion Of Face DД°YAR AY 39337509740 H Group THE NOTION OF FACE Linguistics II 1)INTRODUCTION 1.1.The Definition of the Notion of face Face when you hear this word, what comes to our mind? The thing that comes to mind is the front part of head that has eyes, nose and mouth on it. But the notion of face is a little bit different in terms of linguistics. It isn t only linguistics deals with the notion of face but also sociology, sociolinguistics, semantic, politeness theory. The most common explanation is that, face is our public self image that we want others to recognize. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Firsty,we can analyze the Chinese language and what has been written about the the notion of face. When we analyze what has been written in Chinese,we can see many thing about the notion of the face.David Yau fai Ho(1976)in his journal On the Concept of Face explains and demonstrate the many aspects of the notion of face. Face is the(Chinese) social ideology which determine the status of people in the society.Ho(1976)continues to explain the notion of face in Chinise.Face isn t a stable/standard behavior but it is a mixture of judgements concerning the extent.Face isn t seen as an analytic exercise but it can be used in literature, everyday speech and figurative meaning. Face is both the mixture of nuances of social interactions and values that is given in the society. Face isn t stable thing. Ho(1976)explains that the notion of face is in Chinese origin and this notion is the literal translation of Chinese lien and mien tzu.Hu(1944)makes an important distinction between these two concepts of face. Mien tzu reflects the prestige of person in the society but the lien reflects the confidence of people in the society. In spite of these distinction, they can be used together in Chinese context. Loss of face comes out when a person fails to meet some requirements in society. For Chinese maintenance of face is similar to being moral member of society. Gaining