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Rohinton Mistry is a Parsi Zoroastrian and as a person whose ancestors were forced into exile by the Islamic conquest of Iran, he was in Diaspora even in India. Like other Parsi writers, his writing is informed by this experience of double displacement as a recurrent theme in his literary works. Rohinton’s historical situation involves […]

We are known for being hospitable when it comes to treat for our visitors. We Filipino values are very important to us we have different types of Filipino values we are using always like “po and opo” to response. During Fiesta we celebrate and we are glad to entertain our visitor and preparing for cooking […]

Compromise is used when somebody is forced to settle on one thing in exchange for another. In the play All My Sons written by Arthur Miller, there seems to be the repeating theme of “compromise” among the characters. The theme of compromise is used in the play to help us understand its message. Each of […]

Today I am going to be writing an essay on comparing and contrasting two war poems which are ‘Who’s for the Game ‘by Jessie Pope and Dulce Est Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen. In the first poem ‘Who’s for the Game’ the way war is presented is very different. It is mainly propaganda for young […]

“The main source of Jane Eyre’s interest is the story of immense human endurance” Explore the methods which use to present the idea of human endurance. Jane is already predisposed to poor treatment due to her status socially and economically in society. Jane’s position in society is ambiguous she is already mistreated by the prejudice […]

In literary texts, conflicting perspectives are explored through the representation of events, personalities and situations. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Judith Brett’s article Mirror Mirror (published in The Monthly in October 2013), conflicting representations affect both the reader’s perspective and the lives of key characters. The major personalities explored in these texts, Julius Caesar and […]

Introduction of research paper about tardiness We all run late sometimes. For your child, arriving late to school occasionally won’t cause major disruption. Inevitably, kids will feel sick or tired some mornings, or other situations will prevent them from being on time. But chronic lateness eventually takes its toll on a child’s overall educational experience. […]

For the purposes of this essay, the time frame 1946-1986 would be further divided into 3 segments. First would be the time from 1946 to 1949 where the effects of the Belle Trade Act were felt. Second would be from 1949-1961 when the Philippines tried Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI) and also known as the period […]

The use of modern technology can help us achieve an environmentally sustainable lifestyle. In the past, humans discovered and began using coal for heat and energy, which improved their quality of life. However, this also caused negative effects on the environment by releasing harmful substances like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and smoke. These byproducts contribute […]

Social location, or the status in life that people have because of their place in a society, have a huge impact on everyone. The impact that social location created could be neutral, but most of the time it will have a positive or negative impact on people. For example, an African American could be discriminated […]

Society’s constructed perspectives about gender are influenced by characters presented in film and television illustrations. Mulan is a brave, resourceful female role model. Director, Tony Bancroft told Christian Post that “Mulan is different; it cuts the mould. It tells the story of a girl who can’t help who she is but exists in a society […]

In 2009 Eileen Fisher had to make a decision about her brand. Was she going to be conservative and keep her original consumer happy, or was she going to try to appeal to a broader base of customers? Her brand was associated with the affluent, middle-aged, baby boomer woman. It was a woman who had […]

Booker T. Washington delivered the “1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech” at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta in front of a predominately white audience. Washington, who was born a slave in Virginia, went on to work as a child in the salt furnaces and coalmines of West Virginia. He was determined to receive an […]

Realism in literature refers to the portrayal of life, individuals, and objects without idealizing or romanticizing them. Chaucer, a realist writer, meticulously observes and represents the people, things, ambiance, and events of 14th-century England. His realistic approach stems from firsthand observation and a pragmatic outlook on life. He collects information about individuals from various levels […]

Doubles and opposites: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, (…)” In the first chapter of A Tale of Two cities, Dickens emphasizes the fact of how bad the people lived. “It was the worst of times,” due to mistreatment from the third estate. But it was also the “best […]

Sports in America are one of the biggest sensations around. They are everywhere you turn and they become a big part of most people’s lives, whether they actually participate in the sport or just watch it on television. Media and television play a huge role in the obsession for sports. Constantly you see a professional […]

When the body evolves and is capable of reproduction, the crucial difference between a male and female becomes more apparent, thus, clearly separating a girl from a boy. Naturally, the body will experience metamorphosis effortlessly, and this distinction is illusive and indubitable to others. However, becoming socially gendered requires more than anatomic changes. There are […]

In the book Gorgias Socrates finds himself in an argument with Polus and Gorgias about whether oratory is a knack or a craft. Socrates’ opinion is that oratory is not a craft but rather a knack. When looking at the distinction between a knack and a craft it is commonly agreed upon that a knack […]

What comes to mind when you think about tourism? Hopefully fun, relaxation, good food, perhaps adventure. Tourism is possibly the greatest people-moving pursuit on the planet today, as well as one of the highest-grossing industries. Tourism Is one of the remarkable success stories in modern times because it can earn huge amount of money at […]

After the Berlin conference in 1884, imperialism was introduced. European countries conquered areas of Africa, and then took advantage of its people and land. All but two countries were colonized. The colonized countries of Africa each reacted differently to European actions during the scramble for Africa. African countries began to counter-claim these threats with violent, […]

Definition: Foster care is defined as care for delinquents or neglected children usually in an institution or substitute home. Children in our foster care system receive long lasting effects of abuse and neglect but in some cases the foster care system has been proven to minimize the negative results of inappropriate use of child care. […]

Insecurity, or self-doubt, is a powerful force that prevents a person from allowing him or herself to find true happiness. In Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Rebecca, the protagonist is filled with insecurities due to the haunting memories of her husband’s ex-wife, Rebecca. Examples of this are when the protagonist thinks Maxim does not truly love […]