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Oedipus & Jocasta - Fate or Punishment?If you were born into an African-American family in the early 1900's, your fate was slavery. You spent all day, sunrise to sunset, picking cotton in the fields. You were controlled by your owners and they decided how you would spend your day. No matter how hard you tried to change where you were or what you were doing, slavery was your lifestyle. Some slaves were punished for wrongs that weren't their own; whipped until they bled or received no food for the week, nearly starving to death. All because of the color of their skin. But what if their skin was white? What if they were born into a southern, upper-class family where they had three home-cooked meals a day along with the opportunity to earn an education. It's safe to say that their fate would have been much different. They wouldn't have been punished because of what they were born into, very similar to the tragic story of Oedipus the King. The King and his wife, Jocasta, received punishments that I believe did not fit their "cri |
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Biography of Rutherford B. HayesRutherford B. Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Ohio. He became the 19th president on the United States. He served in distinguished legal, military and congressional posts, and was governor of Ohio before becoming president. He ran and won a controversial and fiercely election against Samuel Tilden. The Republican Party in Cincinnati nominated him for congress in 1864. He choose not to run, but at the end of the war in 1865 he took his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was re-elected in 1866, but resigned in 1867 to run for governor of Ohio. After winning and being re-elected in 1869 and towards the end of his second term as governor, he planned on retiring from politics. The Ohio Republican Party had other plans for him nominating him for congress in 1872 which he lost. He moved his family back to Fremont where he practiced law for 3 years before being nominated for governor. In 1875 Hayes was elected governor for the third time. Economic/Demographic Status of the C |
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The Flag of Our Fathers by James BradleyJames Bradley's historical fiction, The Flag of Our Fathers, depicts the lives of the six courageous men who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima and participated in the flag raising. At the time of the flag raising, a photographer by the name of Joe Rosenthal snapped a quick photograph. It was later printed and distributed throughout the United States. Bradley states that the photograph was a sign of "victory and hope ". Americans became consumed with the feeling that they needed to know the story behind it. A wave of pride dispersed amongst Americans, causing the photograph's sales to rise as people wanted to own it themselves. So, the famous photograph grew in popularity as newspapers used it as a cover photo. After the war ended, the three surviving flag raisers were fawned over by media, in turn emotionally and physically damaging their lives. John Bradley refused to speak about the flag raising or any other part of World War II, attempting to fend off the media his whole life. Jame |
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The Global Influence of ChinaBack during the 1600's China was not only referred to as the Han but also as the Middle Kingdom, and to the Mongols "The Crown Jewel ". China was very power hungry and wanted to gain control of the "barbaric " countries surrounding it to ensure that there were no chances of invasion or attack. China attempted to invade not only Korea but Vietnam and Japan as well. Although some attempts were successful for a little while, each country eventually drove them out. However that did not mean much, because China still played a large role in influencing the culture of each of these countries. Being so geographically close to China, there was no way that Korea would not be influenced in some way by their (The Chinese) culture. Korea maintained a link with China through a system of trading goods and ideas which came about under the Silla rule. However since China saw themselves as the "Middle Kingdom " they thought had no need for outsider's ideas. So the trading of ideas was one sided coming o |
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Hamlet and OpheliaIn Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Hamlet finds out that his father has been murdered. While planning on taking revenge on Claudius the murderer of his father he finds along the way some emotions towards Ophelia. Hamlet feels affection and rejection towards Ophelia but nobody really knows whether he really loves her or not. Hamlet had loved her but started to act weird after seeing his father's ghost his mind was set on getting revenge towards Claudius so this lead Ophelia and Hamlet to tragedy because they were both acting crazy. Ophelia, as a female character is suppressed by hamlet in her romantic relationship with him as a cause of Hamlet's selfishness, self-destruction and developed hatred towards women. Throughout the play Hamlet, Hamlet only cares about his own misery happening in his life without thinking about the other people's problems and causing them to suffer. Hamlet shows selfishness throughout the play by taking revenge but making many others suffer which were many unnecess |
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Teamwork in a Social Care SettingA team is a collection of like-thinking people who work together to achieve common objectives. Teams consist of individuals, each with their own set of skills, abilities and experience. A team requires all of its members to be fully committed to the task at hand and to create synergy, which is when a team works in harmony, stimulating a greater performance to achieve the best possible outcome. "To be really effective, team members need effective leadership that encourages and supports them to feel like a team, to think like a team and to act like a team." (Miller, 2005) As described by Kohn et al (2000, p. 198) "People make fewer errors when they work in teams. When processes are planned and standardized, each member knows his or her responsibilities as well as those of teammates, and members "look out" for one another, noticing errors before they cause an accident." This is especially important in a care setting as errors affect the health and safety of |
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Film Review - 300The movie 300 was based around 480 B.C. during the time of the Persian War. 300 focuses on the Battle of Thermopylae which was a battle between an alliance of Greek city-states and the Persian Empire. 7,000 men formed a Greek army to fight against about 150,000 Persians. The Greeks held off the Persians for 7 days. Once Persians found out about a path to get behind Greek lines, most of their army was killed. Although the Spartans were defeated, they fought a good battle for the number of men they had. The Persians had about double the amount of men and the Spartans still put up a good battle. The movie 300 begins to show what the battle was like between the Spartans and the Persians. The film starts by showing Leonidas I from childhood to kingship and shows how Spartan warriors were raised. Young Spartan men were brutally raised to be tough, show no fear and never surrender. Years later, Persian messengers show up at the gates of Sparta demanding "earth and water." Spartans |
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Film Summary - RiddickRiddick from the Riddick series fits Campbell's hero archetype to the tee. In short, Riddick leaves home and has to go through many trials to survive. Most of the story of Riddick is during these trials. Conversely Riddick's story is in the making, so we have not yet seen him return home to Furya, but it is said that he will eventually return after he has redeemed himself and he will settle down to have a family on Furya. This fits Campbell's Hero archetype perfectly so below is the explanation of each step. Campbell's hero story has seventeen stages: The Call to Adventure Refusal of the Call Supernatural Aid Crossing the 1st Threshold Belly of the Whale The Road of Trials Meeting With the Goddess Woman as Temptress Atonement with the Father Riddick was born on the planet Furya. Before Riddick was born, an Elemental seer told Zhylaw, a Necromonger officer, "that a child born on Furya would eventually be his downfall." Zhylaw then massacred everyone on |
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The Affects of the Death PenaltyThere are various sociological theories involved with the death the penalty. The death penalty was introduced in several states to punish the wrongdoers by taking their lives. It is also referred to as capital punishment as it is executed by the governmental authorities where a serious of unforgivable crime such as rape, murder, and other illegal crimes that occur. Around one-third of the world countries allow the use of this act of punishment in their states including the United States, China, Iran, Iraq, and others. On the contrary, there are several countries that do not permit the death penalty in any of their states as taking it to be an unethical and inappropriate form of punishment. Such countries include a list of Mexican states, Canadian states, Australia and many others; these countries have abolished the death penalty from their laws, rules, and regulations. To better understand and question the affects of the death penalty many sociological theories and concepts must be app |
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Giving Myself Up by Mark StrandMark Strand's poem "Giving Myself Up" illustrates the surrendering of one's senses and self-identity in order to "[begin] again without anything". The speaker attempts to be impersonal while expressing trepidations that are most certainly personal. The speaker lists over a dozen items that he "gives up", parts of his body as well as his "smell" and "clothes." These items, both tangible and abstract, represent the degree of discontent that the speaker is dealing with internally, as well as the speaker's denunciation towards himself both physically and mentally. Strand's use of metaphors comparing the speaker's body parts and other attributes to elements associated with negative connotations expresses the lack of fulfillment the speaker possesses, and Strand's use of repetition reflects the intense desire to renounce and surrender everything related to the speaker's self in order to create a new identity, an identity that will fulfill the |
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Human Pressure on Desert EnvironmentsThere are threats that are posed by population growth, mineral exploitation, farming and tourism. There are positive outcomes of this human activity sometimes also. Population growth is increasing in our deserts by over 1.6 per annum. This puts pressure on the area for food, water and soil fertility. The water table is lowered, dams silt up and soils become exhausted. Sahel areas are more recently Tunisia and Spain suffers from this. Desertification is already happening in the Sahel. TIt receives 200-600mm of rain per year but rainfall can vary massively from year to year. Desertification is an issue In the Sahel which has resulted in human activity such as deforestation, agriculture and as a result of both acts, climate change. Forests have been cleared in the Sahel to create more space for agriculture as 82% of the energy in the Sahel comes from wood. The demand for fuel wood has left to people switching from agriculture to wood collection to earn a living. Wood for use in Zinder is |
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Deference - Consideration and RespectWhen in the pursuit of being humble, deference is an important quality to have. Deference can be defined as a consideration that we show to somebody, especially as a sign of respect. It is more than just respect, but also esteem for those who are your elders, more experienced, more knowledgeable, or hold a position of power. This moral value can be used in multiple facets of life to build relationships with people who have the ability to influence one's own life. It allows for not only social mobility when directed towards the right group or person, but also the improvement of one's character. Practicing deference allows individuals to acknowledge that they are not always in control and that submitting to the will of others is necessary in life. It embodies peace and acknowledges the existence of an order in life that calls for service to other people. Providing service requires one to show humility and recognize the importance of people assure from oneself. In a thriving brotherhood, |
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A Case For Equal OpportunityFamily is a concept that evokes strong emotions within every human being. Love them or hate them, it is our family that provides each of us with a strong sense of who we are and what we believe in. From the nurturing that we all require as babies to the patience and understanding required to get through the tumultuous teens years and beyond, our families provide us with the means and emotional support to thrive in an ever-changing world. The desire to be part of a family is very strong within us. The parental instinct is a driving force as we move from the selfish teenage years into the stable and forward-thinking years of our 20's and 30's. This instinctive urge is born out of our need to continue our species through procreation. For most adults this biological need is achieved through the natural process of reproduction. In some cases, it is not possible for a person to succeed in this miraculous necessity. Whether single or married, the alternative way to build a family is through |
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Stereotyping FeministsMost people associate feminism with being a lesbian. This is only because being a lesbian and being a feminist are both known around America for "hating" men. This hasty judgment of the feminist of America has hindered the "Real" feminist from making any change in America today. Also because these stereotypes feminist now have to prove to not only men but also to fellow women that they just want to help in the fight of equality. It also doesn't help that the media only focus on the radical feminist. The stereotypes of feminism are hurting feminist movement and are completely untrue. Even though the TV or internet won't show the people the complete truth. Feminist are more the just the stereotypes that are portrayed across America. People thinking feminist are all lesbians isn't the only stereotype feminism have gotten through the years. The stereotypes have gotten so outrageous that they have made their way to Tumblr. If you don't know what Tumblr is it is a website whe |
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Character Sketch of Holden CaulfieldJ.D. Salinger wrote Catcher in the Rye in New York. It was written during the late 1940s or early 1950s, and first published in July of 1951. Holden Caulfield is portrayed as a child that is coming to age. Before Holden finishes completing his "Odyssey" story, he has a superiority complex, has a very pessimistic point of view, and tends to be a pathologic liar. All of these characteristics are subconsciously a reflection on Holden's self esteem and his view of himself. Throughout the story, Holden Caulfield makes himself out to be someone he is not. Although he likes to act as if he is comfortable with himself, he is very self-conscious. Holden's insecurities are the reason for him creating different aliases, making himself older, and being so judgmental on what other people say or do. After all of this, with the help of his sister Phoebe, he develops into a person who begins to think with reason and make better choices. Holden's superiority complex is evident throughout the story. He tends to point out the flaws that people, most of the time calling them phony. Not once during the f |
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A&P - Freedom and Free WillIt is often said that America is the land of the free. While its citizens are entitled to a life of free will, they must also remember that they must be responsible for the actions of their free will. This is a common element in many American pieces, especially A&P by John Updike and Love in La by Dagoberto Gilb. While the short stories A and P and Love in La have two very distinct plot lines and characters, it is through their themes of choice and consequences that a common ground is found between the two. By analyzing the stories individually one will be able to see multiple themes such as freedom and free will but most notably choice and consequence. In the short story A&P by John Updike the main protagonist, a young worker at the local grocery store encounters three pretty girls that gain notoriety throughout the store because of their attire. Their outfits are bikinis and this causes uncomfortableness throughout the store and even prompting a harsh exchange between the manager. |
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Walmart and the American EconomyPeople wish for an American economy that does not exist, where streets are filled with mom and pop shops, and milkshakes only costs 50 cents, but you can't blame any corporation for low costs, low goods state the world is in right now. People generally remember a period shortly after World War II when America led the world to manufacturing, where some (most) American companies made their products right in the comfort of their hometown, and quality products had no rivals. This is definitely not what our world looks like today. Today there is global competition, cheap labor, manufacturing overseas, and consumer demand for cheaper goods being "cheap over anything else". Walmart fills a lot of these demands for America, with an American company that provides jobs for over 2 million people a year. Employing so many workers helps keep down prices and inflation for over 300 million Americans. If Wal-Mart did not exist, its place in the economic world would be taken over by a diff |
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Analysis of PlagiarismAccording to Deborah R. Gerhardt, plagiarizing has become a major issue amongst students due to insufficient knowledge of what constitutes as plagiarism. Coming out of high school, many students have a general grasp of plagiarizing. More attention is put towards how to correctly cite credible sources without fully explaining other forms of plagiarism. Gerhardt writes about a young author, Kaavya Viswanathan, who had plagiarized another author's work unknowingly. This tends to happen due to a student's lack of critically reflecting and assessing information they find online. Gerhardt's technique is effective because she uses analogies that can be better understood by most people to compare how important it is to understand the complexities of plagiarism. For example, she talks about how in college basketball there is not a short orientation where the rules of the game are learned all at once but instead the players are taught repeatedly about the rules of the game and as student athletes. She believes that the |
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Abortion, Science and TechnologyAbortion is an issue we see come up a lot today in our world. Abortion is the termination of fetus before it is able to survive outside of the uterus. Today in our world abortion if done the right way is one of the safest procedures, but if done unsafely can result in maternal death or hospitalization. Estimated today about 43 million abortions are done globally and less than half of those are done unsafely. 3 out of 10 women have an abortion by the age of 45. With the technology and science advances our world has made today there are many different methods for abortion. Once scientific method used today for abortion is abortifacient pharmaceuticals. This method ranges in price from $300-$800. Abortifacient is a substance that induces termination. This substance is administered vaginally or orally. Also known as the "abortion pill" this method is usually used up to 9 weeks after the first day of the woman's last period. This method has proven to be successful resulting in working 97 out of 100 times. Just like any other medication the abortion pill has a set of steps. Your doctor in the office gives the pill to you; as soon as the |
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Issues of Same Sex Marriage"Ethics uses reason and experience to determine what is good and bad " (MacKinnon, 2013, p. 5) and the ethical implications of same-sex marriage often will depend on whom you ask and what their beliefs and values are. "According to the New York Times, only 56% of Americans are married today and even more surprising, only 26% of all households are the traditional married-couple-with-children homes. The best research data suggests that 5% of the population is gay (Santa Carla University, 2014). Same-sex marriage is an issue that stands to rip apart some societies at its seams. This essay will explore the implications of same-sex marriage and how others have expressed moral judgments, as well as |
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Sociology of EducationWith the expansion of education over the last twentieth century, more American's have had access to schooling. Recently, educational attainment is increasingly shaped by many aspects of American lives and the more and less educated have moved apart in income, wealth, and family life. Therefore the surge in education has led to a separation in who has access to education as well as the different levels of education. Due to educational disparities brought on by social class and income, as well as race, gender, stratification, and socioeconomic factors and economic returns on education, the U.S. education system continues to be a vehicle for social reproduction instead of mobility. As exemplified by Durkheim, education has consisted of both a civic and vocational role over the past century. The function of education has been to socialize and integrate individuals into a larger society, all while acting as a moral authority and making schools critical to society (Durkheim 2007). The curren |
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Leadership of Barack Obama and Mitt RomneyLeadership is a quality that can be acquired by the self-determination of any individual. To be a leader, one must have mental strength, alertness, an optimistic perspective and cooperation skills; while at the same time, being a servicer to his or her followers. They must have good citizenship, show integrity, they must be respected (while showing respect to others), they must be fair, confident, caring, and make mindful decisions that would affect more people than just themselves. These are some aspects it takes to be a good leader, while at the same time, bringing about your own style of leadership. Every leader has their own style when it comes to taking charge, including President Barack Obama and republican candidate Mitt Romney. These two are considered major political leaders in the United States and many other places around the world as well. Their styles are similar in many ways and very different in others, and yet both are still remain important leaders in today's time. Si |
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Oracle CEO - Larry EllisonLarry Ellison is the founder and former CEO of Oracle, he is currently rank fifth among wealthiest men in the world on Forbes. He was born in Bronx, New York but was raised in Chicago due to his family situation. Ellison showed strong attributes in math and science which earned him multiple awards while attending the University of Illinois. Soon after he encountered difficult times when his adoptive mother passed away. This led to him dropping out of college. He then became a computer technician and moved to California where the technology business was booming. Shortly after accepting a job at IBM, he and a few college friends started Relational Database Management Systems. This was the software company engineered for the CIA. Ellison took his business to a new level, he started to expand the company drastically. He changed the company's name to Oracle Corp. The company nearly went bankrupt which caused there market share to drop 80%. Ellison fired most of the managers and hired new experienced managers to save the company. He wanted to innovate more ideas t |
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The Perfect Tragic Hero - OedipusThe story of Oedipus Rex has been around for thousands of years even before Sophocles turned it into a greek tragedy. The greek myth is about this king named Oedipus who is born with this fate that he will kill his father and marry and have kids with his mother. To save them from this they tied Oedipus by his feet and sent with a shepherd him be killed. The shepherd saved Oedipus and took him to another royal family to be taken care of. When he finds out about his fate he leaves unintentionally knowing that he will eventually end up following his fate through the efforts of trying to find out his identity. His search to help his people eventually turns into a search to find himself. Through this search the readers may not look at him as a hero any more because of some of the things he does, but in reality Oedipus is a true tragic hero from his rise to his fall through his actions. Oedipus has many great characteristics. He is compassionate, confident, trustworthy, highly praised, and |
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Making Ethical DecisionsSomeone once said "There are lots of people shaping decisions, and so if we want to predict correctly, we have to pay attention to everybody who is trying to shape the outcome, not just the people at the pinnacle of the decision-making ". This quote means that in life you're always going to have decisions that have to be made and if you listen to the wrong people point of views you might end up in situations that you never expected to be in. This can be proven in many different scenarios that you're bound to face as you progress through life. I will tell you a personal experience that I had. What would you do if you were forced to decide to either let the entire school down including a best friend ,or to stay true to your beliefs and morals? Maybe I should start at the beginning of my ethical decision before I ask questions. I had a friend named Michael who was a very humble and respected person, who also happened to be the star basketball player. I always knew he was struggling wit |
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