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“He is the reason I believe in God; I am a Christian because of Owen Meany,” (Irving, 1). These were John’s first words of the book, and it nicely represents what the whole book is going to be about. Religious faith, including fate destined by God, is the leading theme in A Prayer for Owen […]

If you suspected a friend were lying to you, what would you do to confirm your suspicion? Most of us would listen more carefully to what the person says, and try to “catch” him or her saying a slip or something contradictory. Most liars are experienced they’ve been practicing for a long time. They are […]

No doubt, the youth of today are becoming more and more similar in terms of their needs, wants, and demands. There is an existing commonality in their approach to technology and their views on sex. In America for example, 87% of U. S. teens aged 12-17 use the internet (Lenhart, Madden, & Hitlin, 2005, p. […]

From the day of birth the majority of humanity is taught that we are split into two categories: male and female. As a child, it may be hard to understand otherwise, and these two genders serve specific roles in society. But as one grows older they find that there are people who try to break […]

When I think of my grandparent’s era, the image that I normally get is the people in pain of war, and devastated land. However, in my grandfather’s deep wrinkled, rough face, there is an important message that is offered to my generation. People tend to get to hear about their grandparents when they are already […]

Hillary Clinton states that she has never met anyone who is in favor of abortion, but she has come across many individuals who believe in the right to choose. The key message is that people should have the liberty to make choices regarding their own bodies, even if they do not personally support abortion. In […]

Cross-docking in logistics is a type of order picking that does not include storing items or conducting picking operations. Instead, it involves transferring materials to different destinations or combining goods from various sources. This process eliminates the need for intermediate storage and aims to decrease the time needed for logistics operations. This system is specifically […]

In Act 1 Scene 4, line 50, the witches hail Macbeth as the “thane of Cawdor!” This creates dramatic irony because Macbeth is not yet aware that the king has given him this title due to his bravery in battle. Instead, Macbeth believes that his success is due to the witches’ prophecy. However, the audience […]

The financial crisis impacts consumers’ buying power, with higher unemployment leading to reduced spending. This presents a significant risk to the industry. Customers are now prioritizing value and convenience, and the importance of price and quality is increasing. This shift signifies a move from a “price war” to a “value war.” Compared to other sectors, […]

Neil Postman, a famous writer, professor of media ecology at New York University, in “Euphemism” discusses the social and cultural significance of euphemism by tackling its aspects. Firstly, Postman begins his expository with a common, dictionary-entry-type definition of euphemism” – an auspicious or exalted term that is used in place of more down- to earth […]

States in Europe have begun to invade the American Continent in 16. century. Especially, Spanish invaders enslave and run indigenous people who live in America in sugar cane farm and mines in very poor conditions. Indigenous people have disappeared in a short time because of Europa people’s infectious diseases and poor working conditions. Upon this […]

The most beautiful day of your life … sometimes when it turns up, you don’t know that it is the most beautiful day of your life. You wake up one morning as usual, go to the bathroom and do all the things you use to do in other days. It could even happen that you […]

Physical child abuse includes a range of intentional and unintentional physical aggression, such as beating, slapping, hitting, pushing, shaking, kicking, throwing, pinching, biting, choking, hair pulling and burning with cigarettes or hot objects. It also involves severe physical punishment. Signs of physical abuse can be visible injuries like bruises, cuts, burns and other wounds. However, […]

In her essay, Gloria Jimenez discusses the utilization of lotteries for manipulation purposes and examines possible resolutions to these concerns. The initial paragraph effectively introduces the thesis of the essay, emphasizing its influence on both society and government. According to the text, thirty-nine states and Washington, D.C operate lotteries and it is unlikely that these […]

A journey is a physical movement from one place to another and the emotional outcome that comes with it. Obstacles and challenges are faced by both George and Lennie in “of Mice and Men” and the persona of “I was only 19” In “of Mice and Men” Curley is a huge obstacle for Lennie as […]

The documentary movie by Nisha Pahuja takes the audience into the two distinct yet familiar lives of two young girls, Ruhi and Prachi, they are struggling in the modern world and both are fighting for their equality as Indian women. Ruhi seeks fame and freedom by entering a beauty contest, where Prachi supports her religion […]

“What goes around comes around, that’s what people say. So all the pain you caused me will come back to you someday” (Unknown. ) The theme of “what goes around comes around” is exemplified in both the Grimm version and the Disney version of Cinderella, however the Grimm version definitely exemplifies the theme more effectively […]

Symbols and themes are a main priority in every authors writing. Some relating to what is going on in the present, and what went on in the past. Another way writers use symbols is expressing them through certain life situations. Also a theme is a method that helps readers understand the story that they are […]

According to Joseph Campbell, a universal heroes pattern “ involves a process by which the hero leaves the ordinary world of waking consciousness, enters the dark world of the supernatural, overcomes those who would destroy him there, and then returns to the ordinary, possessed of new knowledge and powers for his people” (Leeming, p. 217). […]

Metatheatricality is defined by Stuart Davis as “a convenient name for the quality or force in a play which challenges theatre’s claim to be simply realistic to be nothing but a mirror in which we view the actions and sufferings of characters like ourselves, suspending our disbelief in their reality. ” (Metatheatre). It is present […]

Creating shared value (CSV) is a powerful concept that many companies used, ultimately, being used as a strategy in developing the future market while also strengthening economies, the marketplace, communities and corporate funds. In reading this article, I initially thought this was about corporate social responsibility (CSR). I soon became confused, but that soon subsided […]

America gained territorial possession of Puerto Rico in 1889. Puerto Rico declared them as a common wealth. There are several reasons why it would be easy to change Puerto Rico from being a U. S. territory to a U. S. state. Puerto Ricans were officially U. S. citizens after the United States military took the […]