Society Essays

The short story “Sweat”, penned by Zoe Neale Hurston, delves into the philosophy of karma. It centers on Delia Jones, a virtuous woman who perpetually grapples with her husband Sykes’ allure towards sin. Regardless of his malevolent deeds, Delia remains unyielding in her confrontation between right and wrong. Echoing Wayne Dyer’s words, “How people treat […]

STEP BY WICKED STEP Themes ~ Step By Wicked Step Family relationships Coping with new family members for example Pixie understands that her new stepmother is having as much trouble ‘adjusting’ as she is. Family unity The nucleus of moral values, “the family unit,” is being invaded by outsiders (‘step’ or ‘steps’) and this causes disharmony. […]

A Relaxing Place A relaxing place for me would be my house. There is no place like home. Home is where you can do what you want in privacy. You can wear what you want, say or do what you want. You don’t have to do anything. A person can really relax better in their […]

Mariah by Che Husna Azhari Introduction Mariah is a short story written by Che Husna Azhari who is a prominent Malaysian writer of literature. She received a degree from Tunku Khurshiah College, Seramban in 1973, and her A Levels from Oxford College of Further Education in 1975. In 1979, she received a degree from Brunel […]

Every parent wants nothing more then their child to succeed. They want their child to develop and learn with out struggle. In this day in age we have access to so many devices that can help contribute to a child’s success. Many will argue that a device such as a I-pad or mobile device will […]

She stoops to Conquer is a comedy by the Irish author Oliver Goldsmith. The play was initially titled as Mistakes of a Night and the events in the play, indeed, happen during the time frame of one night. Mr. Hardcastle, a rich countryman plans to marry his daughter Kate to the son of his old […]

The story “How My Brother Leon Brought Home A Wife” by Manuel Arguilla narrates the homecoming of a man to his province and his introduction of his wife from the city to his family. This narrative won the first prize in the Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1940. Baldo, the younger brother of Leon, went to […]

Victor Joseph continually struggles to establish his true identity in a land that feels foreign to his Indian roots. He expresses bitterness and despair during the transition from childhood to adulthood, reminiscing about his ex-girlfriend when he encounters a 7-11 clerk with a similar appearance during the “graveyard shift.” He describes how he would quickly […]

The two stories, “A Journey on Foot” and “Shino and Hamaji,” take place in the late 1700s and early 1800s in Japan, a time when the country was underdeveloped and travelers would travel by foot to reach their destinations. Despite the primitive setting, love takes on a central role in the lives of friends and […]

Social institutions refer to groups of people who are banded together by common purposes, goals and objectives whose functions differ from those of individual members. These institutions include families, educational organizations and political organizations. Social institutions are usually common across various countries, though with varied features. This paper evaluates family, education and political institutions in […]

The Durbeyfields, a poor and low social status family, illustrate the struggles that a typical family faces in their daily routines. However, everything changes when the discovery of their aristocratic lineage is revealed. Mr. Durbeyfield is immediately transported into a dream-like state where he imagines himself as a wealthy aristocrat, despite still being poor in […]

Swiss philosopher and poet Henri Frederic Amiel once said: “Destiny has two ways of crushing us – by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them”. This phrase closely describes the life path of Lipsha, the main hero of the novel “The Bingo Van”. He feels miserable almost all his life and considers that destiny is […]

Teens believe they comprehend better: A recurring disagreement arises between my 17-year-old cousin and aunt about her preference for dating men who are at least 5 years older. Despite the aunt’s attempts to explain why she disapproves, it consistently strains their mother-daughter relationship. Position 1: My cousin is self-assured in her capacity to differentiate between […]

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri tells a story about a family on vacation in India. The story shows how much a single family can be completely distant and careless of one another. No one in the short passage sees each other for who they really are. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Das, do not […]

Love conquers everything. Love over rules any other emotions especially fear. Some people are afraid to be in love for they don’t want to get hurt. Others fear to enter in a relationship for they had bad experience in it in the past. Some people are scared to be in love for they fear that […]

Geisha are not only artists, but they are also musicians who dance and entertain men by singing or playing traditional instruments. They are women who undergo strict training from a young age, making them perfect hostesses. In addition to their artistic skills, geisha must also acquire general knowledge in order to engage in meaningful conversations […]

Explain the title. In what way is it suitable to the story? For me, the author choose the “Chieftest Mourner” as the title of the story because the story shows who suffered most between the legal wife, Sophia and the second wife, Esa. What did the predominant element in the story-plot, theme, character, and setting? […]

How to Succeed in School To get great grades in any level of school, begin with a picture of yourself as an employed adult, living in your own home. See yourself as a spouse and parent. Then begin doing what you need to do to get there. Steps 1. Think about what you will have […]

Should Homosexuals Be Allowed to Marry? Nataria Jackman PHI 103 Instructor Renee Levant January 16, 2012 Should Homosexuals Be Allowed to Marry? Marriage is a very sacred arrangement. It is a lifetime commitment said to be only between man and woman. These two people should love or be in love with each other. Over the […]

The Slave Across the Street Introduction The Slave Across the Street, written by Theresa Flores and published by Ampelon Publishing in 2010, tells the story of the authors struggles as young trafficking victim in her suburban town. The title of the book connotes a close proximity between a possible slave and the reader; and in […]

Elizabeth is one of the main characters of “Pride and prejudice”. She can be compared with her sister Jane with whom she has lots of things in common and contrast with her mother Mrs. Bennet. Firstly, Mrs. Bennet is very immature and she shows us this when she says to Mr. Bennet: “you have no […]

“Mrs. Bennet was a woman of mean understanding, little information and uncertain temper. When she was discontented, she fancied herself nervous. The business of her life was to get her daughters married; its solace was visiting and news. ” – Chapter one, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen Mrs. Bennet is a character that is clumsy […]