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Those Winter Sundays by Robert HaydenRobert Hayden's poem "Those Winter Sundays" focuses on the story of two people, a child and the child's father. The main focus of the poem is about the father, as told by the child. The father and the child, as told about in the story, are not very close. This distance between the father and the child during childhood brings out some regret for the 'child' when he grows up and the father is no longer around. This distance between the two, and the child's regret is shown through the diction, denotation, and imagery throughout the three stanzas. In the first stanza, the poem begins on an early Sunday morning with the father's daily, grueling routine. Hayden uses diction that turns into imagery in the second line of the poem "and put his clothes on in the blueblack cold,"(line 2) because it gives readers visual of what the father looked like going through this part of his routine. The words 'blueblack cold' makes the reader think of the cold as so extreme that it changes skin color. Hayden also mentions how the father started and kept the fire lit for longer in the early mornings using his "cracked hand |
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Sheltering Louise Mallard in The Story of an HourIn "The Story of an Hour," by Kate Chopin, the main character Mrs. Mallard, was gently broken the news that her husband has passed away in a very tragic accident. Mrs. Mallard is, in a way, being sheltered from the tragedy that it is. Because of this protection Mrs. Mallard is not able to experience full emotion. Chopin uses symbolism, irony to support the fact that her very existence is dependent on the environment around her. Chopin first shows symbolism "she could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air" (236), the window represents the emotion that she sees, but can't feel. The window represents the threshold that she must cross to reach the rebirth |
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The Art of Making BeerOn a bright sunny day in Milwaukee, you can expect most people you see outside restaurants to be holding a beer. Not many understand why people in Milwaukee enjoy drinking so much but that really doesn't matter. Beer in the city of Milwaukee brings energy and people together for good causes such as packer games and different sporting events or even weather that above the temperature of 40 degrees. Beer can make a city proud and most people in Milwaukee can agree that beer makes the city of Milwaukee proud ever since the breweries first opened here. At MSOE there is a museum named after a man Eckhart G. Grohmann. The extraordinary works of art and paintings at the Grohmann museum are nothing like anything I have ever seen before in my Life. When I first saw the Grohmann Museum when I came on my first official visit at MSOE 2 years ago I fell in love with the museum. I walked all over the museum looking at different paintings and watching videos, it introduced me to a new work of art tha |
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Feminism in the Global AgeThe term feminism did not rise to prominence until recently, however feminist views and opinions have been traced back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese. To better understand these views, we must first have an understanding of the two fundamental views that feminists share: women are at a disadvantage because of their sex; and this disadvantage has the capacity to be fixed. It may appear like an easy theory to support, but the many branches of feminism seem to contradict themselves as well as the needs and wants of the feminist community. When delving into the history of feminism, there is no better place to start than with Christine de Pizan's "The Book of the City of Ladies." Written in 1405, Pisan foreshadows many concepts that modern feminists share, advocating for women's rights to equal education and bringing female influence on politics to a more substantial level. However this was many centuries before any legitimate feminist movement would form, and unfortunately not until Mar |
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MessiLionel Messi, a world-renown soccer player who plays for FC Barcelona in Spain. Lionel was born in Rosario, Argentina on June 24th, 1987. He was born in to a family that was not well off. However, He in a sense was born with a ball at his feet. His parents in an interview about their son on Canal TV in Spain(the ESPN of sports) said he started playing with a ball since he was about 2 years old. At 5 years old he started to play in youth leagues and eventually at the age of 8 in 1995, joined his first official club in his hometown called "Newell's Old Boys." Many of his youth coaches described him of having technique and skills well beyond his years. As the years went on many teams in Europe that had scouts based in several South American countries started to take note of a small kid who was breezing through the competition that he was facing. Messi however was known to be a great youth player but he had two major knocks that European clubs view as huge negatives to signing p |
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World Renown Soccer Player - Lionel MessiLionel Messi, a world renown soccer player who plays for FC Barcelona in Spain. Lionel was born in Rosario, Argentina on June 24th, 1987. He was born into a family that was not well off. However, He in a sense was born with a ball at his feet. His parents in an interview about their son on Canal TV in Spain(the ESPN of sports) said he started playing with a ball since he was about 2 years old. At 5 years old he started to play in youth leagues and eventually at the age of 8 in 1995, joined his first official club in his hometown called "Newell's Old Boys." Many of his youth coaches described him of having technique and skills well beyond his years. As the years went on many teams in Europe that had scouts based in several South American countries started to take note of a small kid who was breezing through the competition that he was facing. Messi however was known to be a great youth player but he had two major knocks that European clubs view as huge negatives to signing pl |
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Hotel Rwanda - A Movie ReflectionThe movie "Hotel Rwanda," is about the massacre in 1994 that is carried out in Rwanda after a group of rebels, Hutu, decides to attack the Tutsis. This story starts with a hotel manager of the hotel Des Mille Collines called Paul Rusesabagina. He is a Hutu man who doesn't support the Hutu violence and rebellion against the Tutsis. Within the Tutsis, his wife, friends, family, neighbors, and known people are endangered. Paul constantly bribes officers, militia men and Hutu rebels with money, jewelry, and alcohol to avoid problems with his family and the hotel. As days pass, many refugees arrive at the hotel to protect themselves from the Hutus. The United Nations start to act by placing some of their soldiers protecting the hotel but with the orders of keeping peace and not shooting.Many more refugees arrive from the Red Cross and orphanages. The Canadian Colonel Oliver tries to do his best at this horrible genocide by keeping peace and helping the foreigners and influential people to g |
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Gender Relations in the Movie GallipoliThe story of war is often seen as a masculine story. The film "Gallipoli," by Peter Weir is a reflection of the views and opinions of what society considered to be masculine within an Australian culture. The main focus of the film was centered on two male characters: Archie and Frank. From early in the film gender plays an important role as evidence by Archie wanted to emulate Harry Lascelles, the world champion over 100 yards who was honored and looked upon as a respected person. Archie aspired to be honored like his Harry Lascelles, he wanted to be strong, to be respected and to be a champion one day and most of all he wants to make his uncle and his country proud. His uncle saw the potential in him and trained him to fulfil his dreams. Archie became a good runner and was able to capture the coveted prize of first place. He was hoisted and praised and he liked that feeling of accomplishment. After the race Archie met Frank who would become his lifetime mate. Their growing relationship helped to reinforce the film's construction of masculinity, thus creating a cultural reference of male mate-ship. The origin of mate |
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The United States Hispanic PopulationThanks to a 2.5 million increase in the Hispanic population across the United States, a change in the way that Hispanics and Anglo-Americans interact, think, and feel can be expected; especially when dealing with the social, economical, and political aspects of a country that has experienced wave after wave of migration. The largest shift in perspective will probably be seen in the attitude that Americans have towards the Hispanic population. In the beginning, the people of the U.S did not associate a Hispanic individual as competition for work, school, or any other aspects of life, but that mentality has changed into seeing a Hispanic as both an equal and competition. Since most Hispanics that are in the U.S are born there, they associate themselves as both citizens of the U.S and of the country their parents come from. This emotion of belonging has allowed the U.S to become enriched with the Hispanic culture. A person could see this intermixing of cultures with food of d |
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The United States Hispanic PopulationThanks to a 2.5 million increase in the Hispanic population across the United States, a change in the way that Hispanics and Anglo-Americans interact, think, and feel can be expected; especially when dealing with the social, economical, and political aspects of a country that has experienced wave after wave of migration. The largest shift in perspective will probably be seen in the attitude that Americans have towards the Hispanic population. In the beginning, the people of the U.S did not associate a Hispanic individual as competition for work, school, or any other aspects of life, but that mentality has changed into seeing a Hispanic as both an equal and competition. Since most Hispanics that are in the U.S are born there, they associate themselves as both citizens of the U.S and of the country their parents come from. This emotion of belonging has allowed the U.S to become enriched with the Hispanic culture. A person could see this intermixing of cultures with food of d |
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Female Characters in Trifles by Susan Glaspell"Trifles," by Susan Glaspell, is about a murder investigation of a man who supposedly was murdered by his wife. The setting of the play takes place in the house of the murder victim, John Wright. Throughout the play the two women, Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale are deemed as almost invisible, unimportant. During the time of 1917 women did not have rights, they were the slaves of men. They could not vote and they had no independence. They were seen as keepers of the house, cleaning dishes, cleaning the house, cleaning, cleaning, and cleaning. Throughout the play these two women seem to always been talking and worrying about the most of irrelevant of things, and the men mock them for this. In the very beginning of the play Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale are in the kitchen all concerned about the fruit and if it froze or not. "Oh, her fruit: it did freeze. She worried about that when it turned so cold"" (Glaspell, 1128) and in response the Sheriff wants to beat the women for worrying about something so foolish. The men go on to |
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Experiental Analysis - Organizational CommunicationIntroduction The organisation that will be discussed throughout this essay is a large retail company, which is located right across Australia. For the purpose of anonymity, this organisation will be known as 'Company X'. Company X has been a part of the Australian retail industry for over ninety years, and employs a very large number of people. I have worked part-time for Company X for just over nine years, in the capacity of a team member and as a supervisor. In that time I have seen a number of different communication strategies attempted by the organisation, and management. With this essay I will endeavour to analyse what the communication process is, and how it functions in my workplace. This will begin by defining what communication means, in terms of interpersonal communication and organisational communication. I will then explore how the different communication methods are a part of Company X. The essay will then conclude with my personal observations, and recommendation |
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Principles of Australian TradePart 1- Reasons for Trade Australia conducts its trade in the free trade format. Free trade is a situation where government imposes no artificial barriers to trade that restricts the free exchange of goods and services between countries with the aim of shielding domestic producers from foreign competitors.' Reasons for free trade are based on the economic concept of comparative advantage, which is the economic principle that nations should specialize in the areas of production in which they have the lowest opportunity cost and trade with other nations, so as to maximize both nations' standards of living. Trade allows Australia to obtain goods and services that they don't produce efficiently for their population, and also allows Australia to meet the domestic demand for goods and services. Conversely, free trade will allow Australian producers to specialize in the production of goods and services which are most efficiently produced in Australia. This will result in a better allocation o |
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Advertising - So Bad You Gotta Have ItEverywhere we look, we see advertisements and logos on billboards, Internet, and television. These advertisements are the features of entrepreneurs' products and services culture, which is not just a way of selling goods, but an inevitable modern method of communication. In this business culture of the twenty-first century, advertising images and corporate designs are not only marketing strategies for consumers, but also concepts of the current culture and activities. Many companies that advertise their businesses see and understand advertising as consistent with the needs of targeted consumers thus assisting in making consumers aware of the available products and services in the market while educating consumers about the product's benefits. With its worldwide use, it is evident that advertising is a good and a bad thing at the same time. According to Leonard's article regarding Black Friday, advertising is significant because when conducted appropriately, it encourages moderate spen |
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Three Birds With One Stone"Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance" "(792). A quote from the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, which sheds an interesting light on the contemporary issues that rarely consider gender inequality as a possible cause or potential solution. That is not to say that tremendous progress has not been made, however, after reading the works of writers such as John Stuart Mill and Virginia Woolf, the underlying limitations that some women are faced with have become much more obvious. I am confident in saying that if the issue of gender inequality was to dissolve we would see vast improvements in the negative aspects of society such as poverty, poor social development, and corrupt governance. When speaking of the possible roots of poverty, common suggestions by the media include, and are usually limited to: education, failure b |
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Hysteria - Rarely Imported Chinese WordsSecret Lives of Words Wei Zhu (Martin) English 124 Hysteria: A Journey to the Other End of the Earth With over 5,000 thousand years of history, the Chinese language is one of the world's oldest languages. It contains words and phrases of all kinds and can be used to express everything. It is very uncommon to see words being absorbed into Chinese unless there is something new that needs a name in Chinese. These imported words are mostly nouns, such as 坦克(Tank), 沙发(Sofa), 吉他(Guitar), etc. However, exceptions do exist: 歇斯底里(Hysteria or hysterical), which is an adjective in Chinese mostly used to describe a person in an extremely crazy or excited condition. It is interesting to see that a fundamental Chinese word for people's emotions was actually imported from English. What's its origin? When and how did it get into Chinese language? Are the two versions of the word still the same in the two different cultures? By answering these questions, this essay is going to u |
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England, Ireland and the Role of Irish Roman CatholicsAssignment Consider the reasons for changing attitudes within governmental and political circles in England and Ireland towards Irish Roman Catholics, and assess the role Catholics played in that process. Response There were several reasons for the changing attitudes within governmental and political circles, both in England and Ireland, towards Irish Roman Catholics, and the role played by Catholics in that process was significant. One such reason for this, as discussed by Wall, (1), was the rise of the Catholic middle class throughout the eighteenth century. Wall, (1), holds the objective of providing an account of the part played by Catholics in the commercial life of Ireland up until the year 1782, and that, despite the penal laws, the Catholic community in Ireland at the time succeeded in amassing much wealth through means of trade. Wall, (1), describes how the only legal restriction against Catholics was that of the making/selling of arms and ammunition, a law that was reflecti |
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Deciding My Life GoalsThroughout life, we all want to achieve something, no matter how big or small. As we live, these goals can change, morph, or be completely discarded. That is why most people think very hard and take quite a bit of time developing and deciding on these goals. But, goals can't be impractical, they need to be achievable or else you are just setting yourself up for disappointment in the future when these goals are not met. Goals are also separated into three categories: Long Term, Mid Term, and Short Term, and their names are pretty self explanatory. Long term goals need to be achieved over a long period of time, such as a child wanting to be a professional basketball player when he grows up. Mid term is a middle length goal, and short being a goal you would like to achieve in a short amount of time, usually measured in weeks or months. I have also put in quite some effort thinking of my goals and by what means I go by achieving them. As for my long term, I want to explore a profession as |
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Fast Food - Cheap, Convenient, UnhealthyFast food: It's cheap, tasty, and convenient. Each and every day, thousands of people will choose it to satisfy their hunger. What these people probably don't know is how harmful it can be to their body. It's high in fat and calories, and is not a healthy choice to cure your hunger. Fast food causes obesity in society, and little is done about this greatly important issue. When on-the-go, the local fast food place seems like a great idea to pick up some food, but it is really a bad decision if you care about your health and well-being. Fast food is dangerous, and something needs to be done about it before this problem grows anymore. Supporters say that fast-food restaurants serve their fare without any concern for the public welfare. Fast-food companies claim that their products are healthy, even necessary to good nutrition. In the purpose of supporting the fast-food companies Mike Burita, who is the communications director for the Center for Consumer Freedom, said "When you talk |
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Her - Directed by Spike JonzeThe film "Her" (2013), directed by Spike Jonze, is about a lonely writer who develops a strange relationship with his brand new artificially intelligent operating system that is designed to meet his every need. Both the cinematographer of the film, Hoyte van Hoytema, and director Spike Jonze make very specific decisions when taking into account the placement of the main character of the film, Theodore Twombly, within the shot of the camera to display his chronic loneliness throughout the progress film, as well as make the audience feel the same claustrophobic and lonely feelings that Theodore Twombly feels by using these camera shots. The movie starts off in the near future with Theodore Twombly working as a writer for a card company "he writes letters for other people. He is going through a divorce and is incredibly lonely all the time but does not admit it to any of his friends. He buys a brand new artificially intelligent operating system. He starts to develop a relationship |
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The Amazing Characteristics of GodIn Christian theology, the numerous esteemed characteristics of God are made apparent through the Holy Scriptures. Through the reading of the scriptures we are able to discern the true nature of God helping us to strengthen our relationship with Him. Although there are many characteristics of God, His divine omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience are considered of utmost significance. God's constant presence and His overarching awareness of humanity speaks to His true caring, loving, and ultimately, rightfully so, revered character. The omnipotence of God shows His unrestricted reign over all things. Going beyond just the human domain that we feign control over, the scriptures say that God is all ruling and governs all imaginable creation. Whether it is the moon shining in the sky, or a stellar collision in which |
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Taking the Perfect VacationIt's easy to spend too long trying to figure out the best place to spend your next vacation. In fact, spending hours on a computer looking at different options, half of which you might not even find attractive yourself could be just enough to give you a headache. But then, to help make a good decision, think about what you hear about most often when visiting a theme park within the United States. While many famous celebrities claim, "I'm going to Disney World! " it is indeed just an ad campaign paid for by Disney themselves, it easily brings to mind all the memories of famous theme parks that I remember. There are many theme parks today and I am sure my audiences have heard of Busch Gardens in Virginia, or Knott's Berry Farm in Southern California. The Six Flags Theme Parks have always had a jaw dropping number of rides, but very few entertain both the young and old. Fewer theme parks actually have a resort within them and even fewer have parades every night. Only one theme park holds |
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Breath Alcohol Technology - Ignition InterlockDrunk driving is a lethal daily occurrence in the United States. When people leave a bar, party, or social outing in which they have had too much to drink, many do not call a taxi or have a designated driver and end up making the foolish choice to drive intoxicated. If the drunk driver is caught, they will receive a driving under the influence (DUI) ticket or worse, be involved in an accident which could result in serious injury or death. It is disappointing and alarming that our country has such high rates of drunk driving. But, there is an option available that will decrease the negative impact of intoxicated drivers. Ignition Interlock is a device that prevents individuals from starting their cars unless they blow into a Breathalyzer. This device ensures that unless you are under the legal driving limit of .08, you will not be able to drive. All motorized vehicles in the United States should have Ignition Interlock Breathalyzer systems in them to abolish drunk driving and its negati |
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When I Consider How My Light Is Spent by John MiltonWell-known for his epic poem, "Paradise Lost," John Milton is of the most famous, recognized poets in English literature. The writer wrote "When I Consider How My Light Is Spent,"" when he had completely gone blind in the early years of 1650s. In the poem, as in "Paradise Lost," he "justifies the way of God to men"" ([Joh 67], describes his increasing blindness, and how it affects him as a faithful servant to his God. "When I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest He returning chide; "Doth God exact day-labor, light denied? " I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent That murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need Either man's work or His own gifts. Who best Bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best. His state Is kingly: thousands at His bidding speed, And post o'er land and ocean without rest; They also serve who only stand and wait"" (qtd. in Schilb, Clifford 70). The poem is written in the Petrarchan sonnet form, "one of the most enduring literary form of the post classical world, a me |
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Discourse Communities and Rhetorical SkillsWithin the first few weeks of being in ENGL 1301, we've discussed discourse communities and the importance of rhetorical skills. By using such skills as ethos, logos, and pathos appeals, writers and speakers are often able to influence their audiences and cause them to feel anything they would want them to feel. Without even knowing it, you, my fellow classmates, and I have used these appeals in order to be accepted into certain social groups and communities. In this paper, I will discuss with you how I had come to be accepted into the high school marching band discourse community by showing my growth as a marcher and a leader, while learning the techniques and unique terms of the marching band, establishing my credibility, and learning how to lead others through heartache and loss. In all types of communities, members of the community share the same ideas, goals, values, and ways of thinking. When I first heard the phrase "band is life", I didn't understand what it meant |
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