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Electra's Moral DisgraceAt the beginning of the play Electra, the main character Electra peruses a blood for blood revenge to avenge her father's death. However as the play progresses so does Electra's extreme measures to get revenge; she loses some of her moral conscious and grows with bloodlust causing the reader to question her motives. Electra is the protagonist of the play; she is also a martyr and would die for what she believes in; which is avenging her father's death. Electra's father was murdered in his own bed one night by his wife, Clytemnestra and her new lover Aegisthus. In doing so they took over as the royal rulers; Electra knows of her mother's affair and her involvement on her father's death, Electra will not stop until her father's death is avenged. No one supports Electra in her efforts to right this severe wrong, yet she finds strength in the isolation rather than despairing on account of it. Electra feels she is bound by duty to avenge her father, her system of morality seems to be based |
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The English Language through the World WarsLanguage changes and develops constantly with time to adapt to the users' needs. In WWI and WWII, English developed with technological advances since new products and experiences were coming into existence and needed new words to refer to and describe them. The developments included lexical, phonetic, spelling, semantic and syntactic changes and they caused languages perceived as high-status to spread and stabilise at the expense of low-status languages. This paper will discuss how soldiers in WWI and WWII changed the way English was formed with particular focus on the letters they wrote letters to their families back home. Through the wide use of letters as the key form of communicating with family and friends and the communication they had between themselves in the trenches, a myriad of words and phrases came into common use. The impact of the overseas involvement of the military on the English language was already evident by 1914, which had remarkable differences with the English |
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The Cost of Space ExplorationSpace exploration has been discussed since the US and Soviets raced off of our planet in the 1950s. At the time we had no idea what to expect beyond our known world, an infinite frontier was beyond us. Fast forward through the years and countless discoveries, the same question is being asked now that was being asked 60 years ago: is space exploration worth the cost? This question has sparked many discussions, debates, and introduced many interpretations of itself, specifically the interpretation of the word 'cost'. Some interpret this as a reference to money, while others are more concerned about the cost of human life. Space exploration is worth the cost both monetarily and in terms of putting human lives at risk, because it can help us understand what is beyond Earth, provide us with reasons of why and how we got here, and could lead to infinite resources. In 1957 the Soviet Union kicked off the Space Race by launching the very first satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit. One yea |
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Should Sports Gambling Be Legalized?The law surrounding canada sports betting is a hot topic. At the moment, it is legal for provincial governments and casinos to offer bets that cover more than a single game: for instance, parlays on several games taking place on the same night, or future bets on who will win the stanley cup, are allowed. However, a new bill that is currently being debated could allow each CA province to make a decision on whether or not to allow online betting on individual sports contests, games or matches. Yet, right now there is nothing legally preventing individuals from placing bets at internet based sports books in Canada. Sports betting is slowly consuming the gambler's psychological and physical health and leaving financial consequences. The New Yorker's James Surroweicki excellently makes the case in a recent piece: For millions of Americans, March Madness is not so much about March as it is madness. Take a former stockbroker from New York we'll call Fred (not his real name). For him, March |
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Biography of Helen KellerHelen Adams Keller was born a healthy baby on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. By the time Keller was nineteen months she was left blind and death after what was either scarlet fever or meningitis. Throughout her life she encountered many difficulties that encouraged her to do several outstanding things. Helen Keller possesses heroic characteristics through her phenomenal accomplishments and her competence to deal with her disabilities. In the article "What is a Hero?" Gibbon states that "The greatest burden the word hero carries today is the expectation that a hero be perfect." "As a society, we need to explore a more suitable complex definition of the word hero, suitable for an informative age, one that acknowledges weaknesses as well as strengths but at the same time, one that does not set the bar too low" (Gibbon 224). In the article "Blind Rage: An Open Letter to Helen Keller" Georgina Kleege expresses her frustration towards Keller p |
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The Learning of ConsciousnessLearning of Consciousness Sigmund Freud was a psychologist that created the first psychodynamic theory. His theory explained how human's nature was established and operating and how our internal selves forces us to do or not do everything. Freud created the theory of three levels of consciousness, psychosexual stage of development and mechanisms that described the image about human personality. In the essay, I will elaborate on the impact of Freud's theory to humans, how it affect the development of psychology, and explore the reason on how influence of Freud's theory has declined. First off, the three levels of consciousness include id, ego and superego, which was Freud's view of how people 's awareness levels operated. Ego related to the idea, thoughts or rational perceptions of human; superego related to conscience, morals of human that learn from the society or traditional culture; Id refers to selfish, childish though or immediate gratification of human.The levels of consci |
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The Facebook ProblemHave you ever regretted of posting some photos on Facebook? Have you ever got in trouble because you left some curses on Twitter? If not, congratulations! You have not encountered the problems that large amounts of people worry about. Recently, Jeffery Rosen publishes an article "The Web Means the End of Forgetting", discussing impacts of personal information being public which are caused by the Internet everlasting memory. In fact, as the use of the Internet, especially social networking sites, prevails in these years, troubles caused by the cyberspace appear more and more frequently. Rosen's article just appears in time to attract public attention on these issues of our unbearable past. In his essay, Rosen starts with the example of Stacy Snyder, who was denied her teaching degree by her university only because an unprofessional photo posted on her MySpace page showing her drinking in a party. Rosen believes Snyder is just one of the victims in our digital age. He questions how we are able to live best in this world with limited private space and, according to his words, "where the Int |
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Perceived Value of CustomersIntroduction The idea of customer value has turned into an essential component in drawing and holding customer attention, and a vital belief in many patterns of business procedure. It is noted as the most critical part in the achievement of organization's goals and a fundamental source to compete and capture market share. It is an effective tool and technique to grab the interest of companies more towards designing marketing strategies through experts. Customer value has been hot topic now a day it was pioneered in 1990s and since than many researches and theories have been established. In providing value to the customer many areas have been studied that includes customer relationship management, consumer behavior and marketing research more importantly quality management and assurance. It has been perceived that when organizations are successful in conveying value to the customers they gain their loyalty as well for a few customer values are basis of life time relationship. Customer a |
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Field Experience Report - PreschoolThe observation technique that I selected was time –sampling. I decided to do time –sampling after speaking with preschool teacher prior to my observation. The interval recording form that I found to use was a momentary time sampling with observation length of two hours and ten minute intervals. The classroom that I did my observation in was an inclusion preschool class. Two of the students were already diagnosed with learning disabilities and there was one student the teacher said they were going to start the paper work for. This student, she believed, has all the characteristic of having autism. The teacher believed that he would be a good student to observer during the time I was there. She told me that the behaviors were not consistent so it didn't matter what time I chose to come. Therefor, I decided to come the first day after their lunch break and then the next day I came bef |
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To the Lighthouse: A Search for CertaintyA defining, overarching element of Virginia Woolf's novel, "To the Lighthouse," is the presence of uncertainty during transitional periods of time. Within the book itself, Lily Briscoe strives to define her place in society by establishing herself as a reputable artist; however, her fear of failing and her inability to fit into the mold of the typical Victorian wife and mother prevent her from creating meaningful art. Outside of the novel's boundaries, Woolf addresses the reoccurring theme of uncertainty by writing a novel that defies being categorized as a product of a specific genre or literary period. Having being written during a transitional period of time, To the Lighthouse reflects the ideologies of both modernist and postmodernist perspectives. In many ways, To the Lighthouse is a genre within itself, for it is representative of the transitioning time period and evolving ways of thinking during this transition. A central theme throughout "To the Lighthouse" is the sensitive r |
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College Attendance and TuitionWhenever we hear the words "college student" the first thing that pops through our minds is someone who is broke, probably eating ramen noodles (an inferior good), and juggling between classes and a part-time job so they can pay for their tuition and life expenses. Over the past few decades school tuitions has been increasing gradually. According to ABC News, the rate of school tuition has increased by 3.7% among public and private non-profit higher education institutions. This rate is the highest to be seen among college students over the span of 30 years. As a result, enrollment rates have declined by 5.4% over the past three years, and an average of 60% of undergraduate students end up taking loans for $27,000, however, this ratio also seems to drop. Going to college isn't a luxury, but with such high tuition it is becoming one. Moreover, even after achieving that $40,000 degree, it is not paying off. The journey of finding a job that could possibly pay that debt is a str |
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Visual and Aural Effects in Waiting for SupermanSome Americans know that the educational system of today is broken and can correct itself with the help of powerful leaders to change the status quo in servicing children with their educational needs. Even with this knowledge parents do not take the time to actually put in effort for the success in their child's education. In the documentary by Davis Guggenheim, Waiting for Superman produced by Paramount Vantage, we look at the extraordinary parents that prioritize their kids' educational values. The film impacts the way parents view education and how educational leaders need to provide a better learning system than what is in effect today. Guggenheim argues to make a change in educational systems across America through the films' effective claims and outstanding visual and aural stimulation. The whole film is centered on the fact that we can make a difference in the educational systems of America. The main claim that Guggenheim states is the last words printed on the screen before the credits roll, "The educational system is broken but we can fix it given time." Present throughout the |
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Opportunities and Constraints for Social Movement: Hong KongIntroduction The Umbrella Movement was unprecedented in Hong Kong's protests history in terms of both duration, scale and its ways of protest. Protesters have blocked the main roads for months demanding the withdrawal of the political reform framework for 2017 Chief Executive Election by Standing Committee of National People's Congress (SCNPC). While the movement is still going on, it is not difficult to notice both its opportunities and constraints that have already arisen. Meanwhile, it is also interesting to look into why this large-scale movement broke out right now, but not before other critical moments in Hong Kong history? Opportunity 1 The Threat of Mainlandization Political opportunity refers to "the consistent dimension of the political environment that provides incentives for collective action" (Tarrow, 1994). The Umbrella Movement broke out in a post-handover political environment with anxiety that One Country Two Systems" was a broken promise and integrat |
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Analysis of The White Tiger by Aravind AdigaPart A In the The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, the main character Balram writes a letter to the Premier of China, Wen Jiabao. The Premier is going to be visiting India soon. Balram believes that his own ludicrous story of how he became an entrepreneurial success will show Jiabao what Bangalore, his town in India, is all about. Balram's success follows years of struggle. Things change dramatically for him when he kills his employer, Mr. Ashok. Mr. Ashok's murder changes the course of Balram's life and deeply affects his decision making throughout the rest of the story. The idea that a man could break out of such a structured, corrupt, and oppressive caste system is fascinating. The way Balram uses the murder as the crucial step in his search for success creates a story about testing morals and the structure of society. My passage comes from a point in the book in which Balram is speaking directly to Mr. Jiabao. He describes India's social structure and shares his views on it. He brings |
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Islamic Civilizations and the Spread of Islam"Before the seventh century, the desert peninsula of Arabia was unimportant to world history"(Walker324).Yet today its a major religion, only second to Christianity in number of followers. Home to over one billion followers of this religion, the religion of Islam. How did this insignificant piece of land, transform into being shelter to one of the greatest religions of the world you might ask. More specifically what kind of factors led to this remarkable rapid spread of Islam, because a religion cannot grow in numbers that rapidly without factors that led to it. As I went through more research, i found many factors that lead to this rapid spread of Islam. People like Prophet Muhammad" the Arab founder of the religion of Islam"(Walker324). Islam's holy book, the Quran. Another is when Muslims would conquer land using the concept of jihad. The khalifs(Umar and Abu Bakr) and the Umayyad Dynasty and their success in taking lands. These are examples of factors that lead |
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American Skier, Lindsey VonnAmerican skier, Lindsey Vonn, started skiing at the age of two and has been racing since the age of eighth. Vonn lives in Vail, Colorado, and has skied and trained there almost her whole life. Her father, a former ski racer, was her coach from the beginning. Many things in Vonn's life seem to have set her up to be a champion, and indeed she is. Today, Lindsey Vonn is the most successful female skier in history, winning the most world championships of any skier ever, earning a total of sixty four at the age of thirty. Lindsey Vonn is such a successful skier even though she has gone through many hardships. These hardships, including several family issues and surviving many crashes, have really shaped the amazing skier and person she is today (Bio.com). Lindsey Caroline Kildow was born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up in Minnesota with her four siblings, Vonn began her journey to victory at a very young age. Vonn started racing when she was seven, and at the age of |
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Karl Marx and Friedrich NietzscheQuestion What are some of the criticisms that Nietzsche might make of Marx's political vision and critique of modernity. Your answer might address the following aspects of Marx's political theory: Marx's approach to human history. Marx's ideal of human emancipation, Marx's critique of contemporary morality and religion. Can you identify any points of agreement between Nietzsche and Marx? Response Both Friedrich Nietzsche and Karl Marx are considered to be philosophers of suspicion, despite the several differences between the two. Both intellectuals question and challenge the external forces that have historically steered the development of humanity. While Marx's approaches his sociological, political, and economic framework from a materialist perspective, Nietzsche presents his philosophies on such subjects from a more vitalistic approach. Though both philosophers interpret the forces that drive humanity from different spectrums, they both critique and recognize how manmade morality a |
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The Destination and the JourneyIn life there are many question that just can't be answered. One of the many hard questions is if the journey is more important than the destination. Some say that it is the destination that gives meaning to the journey. The Journey has more meaning because it's where all the hard work happens, you are living life during the journey and your different journeys are you cherished memories. And as one goes through life and you grow older, you realize that the journey was important and not the destination. If you are someone who was born in the United States you realize at a young age that your education is a long journey. It is a journey full of experiences, challenges and accomplishments. And after you have made it through elementary, middle and high school you can look back and remember that it was not we expecte |
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Themes of Superstition in MacbethFate or free will? An endlessly debated concept. Do we make our own decisions, or are we simply "a poor player/That struts and frets his hour upon the stage"? (5.5.28). The debate continues in Shakespeare's dark play, Macbeth, as tragic Macbeth contemplates his fate and his role in his own demise. In the hopes of pleasing his witchcraft-loving King James I, Shakespeare adds the element of supernatural, and this addition gives the reader another angle to view the fate dilemma. Although the witches prophesy events that may or may not come true, Macbeth takes matters into his own hands. The two moments when the witches encounter Macbeth are moments of high emotion for Macbeth; the first occurs immediately following a stunning and violent victory, and the last amidst his descent into a cold-blooded tyrant. By appearing at moments when Macbeth is most vulnerable, Shakespeare mixes emotional drama with supernatural intervention, and leaves the reader to consider whether or not these addition |
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Choosing Arkansas State University - Heber SpringsArkansas State University-Heber Springs is located in the middle of the natural beauty that surrounds Greers Ferry Lake, and it offers many great classes in new facilities. It is located right under Sugar Loaf Mountain also. ASU Heber is a two-year school, and offers associate degrees, vocational and technical classes. You can also go here for two-years and transfer to a different college. I wisely chose ASU Heber because it was cheap, close to home, and it's going to help me decide what I want to do later on in life, after college. I chose ASU Heber because I didn't have a lot of money saved up for college. I also didn't have good test scores. I received the Arkansas Lottery Scholarship and it gave me two thousand dollars to pay for school. After I got that scholarship, my balance for the first semester was five hundred and seventy five dollars. I also had to buy my books, and those were |
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Water Shortages in YemenWater is a basic necessity that should be available at any moment for every human being on this earth. Over the coming years, water will become a luxury rather than a basic necessity due to the dramatic rise of water demand and scarcity around the world. A prime example of a country that is currently witnessing this horrific scenario is Yemen. Water scarcity is currently a problem that is on the rise in Yemen and the majority of the population are affected by it. Around eighty percent of the Yemeni population are just above or below the poverty line. This means that the majority of the Yemeni population do not have access to water in their homes or even clean drinking water. This tragic situation has been exacerbated with the decisions that the Yemeni people have chosen to do and unfortunate occurrences. Examples of these decisions and occurrences would be continuing the farming of the "Qat" leaf, irresponsibly neglecting rainwater, and the rapid increase of the population every year. |
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Intellect, Self-Awareness and Knowledge in FrankensteinIn her novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley simultaneously spins both a gripping horror story and an intense line of philosophical questioning - specifically, what it means to be human. After the titular character imbues his gargantuan experiment with life, he is overcome with the repulsiveness of his creature and flees, rejecting it as a demon. However, in the years between his next meeting with his creator, the creature blossoms into a sentient being capable of many functions unique to humans. Though initially beast-like in concerning himself solely with his survival, the creature almost immediately develops human emotions, including compassion, envy, and anger. These emotions would contrast to the creature's expanding capacity for reason, locking the creature in a bout of inner turmoil exclusive to humanity. Ultimately, the creature would eventually manage to obtain an advanced level of self-reflection that he might feel the complexities of regret and sorrow. In all of this, the creatur |
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Film Summary - Four Women of EgyptTahani Rached's film, Four Women of Egypt is a story about four women, Wedad, Safynaz, Shahenda, and Amina, whose lives are intertwined between friendship and modern Egyptian history. Each of the women have been tremendously affected by the turmoil and change that marked Egypt's post-World War II history. Their experiences have shaped their passionate opinions about the Nasserite era and the regime of his successor, Sadat. These stories represent some of the changes that occurred in Egypt during the twentieth century, varying from social revolution to political upheaval. The stories the women tell about their continued friendships are moving, especially at a time when modernity and tradition were transforming old foundations of Egypt into the dynamic third-world power it is today. It also captures the hopes and promises of the Nasserite era, along with the disappointments it ensued. At the end of World War II, large parts of the Arab World were still dominated by colonialism. Egypt wa |
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Love Can Change EverythingMy father and I disagreed about my future, but after a year we understood each other like Danzy Senna and her grandmother in "The Color of Love". My father is a Vietnamese traditional man who does everything for his family, majestic, a firm mainstay of his family, make them listen to him and always teach children about the value of culture and traditional and made them remember their homeland, where they came from. He is a police officer and he is quite short temper. I am an obedient daughter, I was always listening to my father. He always showed me the way to grow up, chose my school and taught me to follow the traditional thing in my culture. When I read " The Color of Love" by Danzy Senna, Danzy's grandmother has the same old-fashion thinking. When I was 16 years old, I choose nurse become my job in the future because I love to take care of people, also when I become a good nurse, I can take care of my family. At that time, I wished I can study abroad to make myself more |
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Children and Young Adults - Growing UpChildren growing up are shaped, molded and forced to act a certain way that is acceptable for society. In the essay, "How Boys Become Men," Jon Katz writes about boys needing to follow certain rules in order to become men. In the essay, "In Case You Ever Want To Come Home Again," Barbara Kingsolver explains her childhood struggle of not fitting in with the popular crowd because of the way she looked. In the essay, "Se Habla Espanol," Tanya Barrientos explains how speaking Spanish had a negative impact on her, but not knowing Spanish made her feel American. In the article, "Like Mexicans," Gary Soto states that his family tried to influence him to marry a Mexican girl, because they thought any other race was unacceptable. Growing up, children and young adults struggle to meet the expectations set for gender, culture and class. Adolescent boys are taught certain rules that are needed in order for them to feel accepted by their peers, and to learn |
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