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• Essay about literature

  ... “Literature is the mirror of life” is one of the main quotes which our lecturer, Mr.Puveneswaran keep on telling to us in his every lesson. This quote answered my question which I asked myself since the first lesson of Literature in English. A great literature is the mirror upon which the realities of life are reflected. A term that used to describe written or spoken material is known as literature. By studying this subject, I could understand that literature is all about the obsession with ideas and also a way in which we can capture and interpret what has happened and is happening to us personally and to the world as a whole. Broadly speaking, the study of literature allows people to develop new ideas and ethical standpoints and can help individuals to present themselves as educated members of society. There are many short stories that I have studied in this semester such as A Dream of China, The Mahogany Table, No Place For A Woman and so on. As the requirement of my coursework, I choose two short stories such as Everything’s Arranged and Dey Raju. This Everything’s Arranged by Siew Yee Killingley tells about a Ceylonese girl named Rukumani having secret affair with a Ceylonese boy named Devanayagam while studying at University. Their secret affair discovered by their parents. Rukumani have struggle and suffer because of their family members, relatives and their community as they try...

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• Literature Essay

  ...Literature; so much depends upon it Literature represents a language or a people: culture and tradition. But, literature is more important than just a historical or cultural writing. Literature introduces us to new worlds of experience. We learn from books and literature; we enjoy the triumphs and the tragedies of poems, stories, and plays; and we may even grow through our literary journey with books. In conclusion, we may discover meaning in literature by looking at what the author says and how he/she says it. We may interpret the author's message. However we interpret literature, there is still an artistic quality to the works. Literature is important to us because it speaks to us, it is both universal and individual, and in many ways it affects us, for the better. When some people think of the word “Literature” they think of books like, Walden, Old man and the Sea, Tom Sawyer, Great Expectations, or Moby Dick. These are what some call “the classics.” While these few books are indeed literature do we subconsciously judge other books based on the styling’s of these few? People believe that the true meaning of “Literature,” is a literary work in which the readers mind is opened to new concepts and ideals. For a writing to be called “Literature” it doesn’t have to be considered a “Classic” nor does it...

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• Literature Essay

  ...Literature Literature (from Latin litteraetantri (plural); letter) is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources (although, under circumstances unpublished sources can be exempt). Literally translated, the word literature means "acquaintance with letters" (as in the "arts and letters"). The two major classification of literature are poetry and prose. "Literature" is sometimes differentiated from popular and ephemeral classes of writing. Terms such as "literary fiction" and "literary merit" are used to distinguish individual works as art-literature rather than vernacular writing, and some critics exclude works from being "literary", for example, on grounds of weak or faulty style, use of slang, poor characterization and shallow or contrived construction. Others exclude all genres such as romance, crime and mystery, science fiction, horror and fantasy. Pop lyrics, which are not technically a written medium at all, have also been drawn into this controversy. POETRY A poem is a composition written in verse (although verse has been equally used for epic and dramatic fiction). Poems rely heavily on imagery, precise word choice, and metaphor; they may take the form of measures consisting of patterns of stresses (metric feet) or of patterns of different-length syllables (as in classical prosody); and they may or may not utilize rhyme. Relaxation Through Poetry is a tool...

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• Literature Essay

  ...Ecocriticism is the study of literature and environment from an interdisciplinary point of view where all sciences come together to analyze the environment and brainstorm possible solutions for the correction of the contemporary environmental situation. Ecocriticism was officially heralded by the publication of two seminal works,[citation needed] both published in the mid-1990s: The Ecocriticism Reader, edited by Cheryll Glotfelty and Harold Fromm, and The Environmental Imagination, by Lawrence Buell. In the United States, ecocriticism is often associated with the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE),[citation needed] which hosts biennial meetings for scholars who deal with environmental matters in literature. ASLE publishes a journal—Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment (ISLE)—in which current American scholarship can be found. Ecocriticism is an intentionally broad approach that is known by a number of other designations, including "green (cultural) studies", "ecopoetics", and "environmental literary criticism". Contents   [hide]  * 1 Evolution of ecocriticism in literary studies * 2 Definition * 3 See also * 4 Sources * 5 References * 6 External links ------------------------------------------------- Evolution of ecocriticism in literary studies[edit] Ecocritics investigate such things as the underlying ecological values, what, precisely,...

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• Essay on literature

  ...What is Literature? Language Department IPGK Pendidikan Teknik Based on your experience learning literature, what is literature? What are the characteristics of literature? Do you need to learn literature? •  Traditionally, literature is “imaginative” writing. •  However, the distinction between “real” and “fake” or “fact” and “fiction” isn’t always a good distinction; many classical works were non-fiction. Literature is Subjective •  Since the 1980’s, the “literary canon” of works – a group of works “agreed upon” to be “the best” by well-known scholars and critics, has been disputed. Why do you think the “canon” was disputed? •  The “Canon” excluded most works that were not by white, European males. •  Works of literature by women, homosexuals, and works by individuals of varied races, classes and ethnicities were marginalised. How did this happen? •  There are many ways of “writing” – but those in power recognised only one, formal way of “writing”, and this was given the higher value. •  Thus, the literary “canon” is a construct; it was fashioned by particular people for particular reasons at a particular time. •  There is no literary work or tradition that has value in and of itself … •  ….even Shakespeare! •  In his era, Shakespeare was regarded as a hack! •  Time and circumstance has...

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• Essay about Dr. Phil

  ...Reading—Book Summary Dr. Phil McGraw’s The Ultimate Weight Solution—The Seven Keys to Weight Loss Freedom “Get real or get real fat.” “Do you want to keep chasing after, and being seduced by, “miracle” diets, slimming products, and “overnight” weight loss?” “I know that you’re looking for something that melts fat off like the sun melts ice.” These are representative quotes of the Texas born-and-bred “Dr. Phil”, whose homespun platitudes literally roll off his tongue. Dr. Phillip McGraw, Ph.D., is the #1 best-selling author of Life Strategies, Relationship Rescue, and Self Matters. He is the host of the nationally syndicated, daily one-hour series ‘Dr. Phil’. He is a self-proclaimed expert in the field of human functioning, and his 2003 book, The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge is the product of his thirty years of working with overweight patients in a private practice situation. Dr. Phil’s philosophy is fairly simple and straightforward: “Change can come in either of two important ways: Start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively.” He asks that you quit conning yourself and telling yourself what you so desperately wish were the truth: that there is some hot new diet out there, promising quick and easy results. He claims that we are looking for something that we can take tonight that promises slim tomorrow. But the fruitless search for the easy way out will only bring you frustration, pain, and...

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• Phil Jackson Research Paper

  ...The book titled Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty is about a coach by the name of Phil Jackson who coached the Chicago Bulls and was able to guide them to win six championships. He uses Zen principles and ideals of the Lakota Sioux warrior, to educate his players how to communicate better with one another and most importantly work as a team to accomplish their goals. Jackson coaching is formed around Zen principles. Zen principles make your aware of your thoughts. He practices meditation on his players that would empty up their minds and make them ready for anything. Yet, this allowed players to not think, just do. In the book it talks about his own NBA career as a player for the Knicks and all of his coaching experiences before becoming head coach of the Bulls. He was able to obtain the knowledge that he learned from his own NBA career and later use it on his understanding to coach his teams. Phil focused on self awareness and the action of showing compassion towards the players on the team. When Jackson was named head coach of the Bulls he formed a vision for the team. When we look at the five practices of Kouzes and Posner, Jackson was able to inspire a shared vision. Through what he learned from the Lakota and his past coaching experience, gave him this essence of leadership. His vision was to have a selfless team. His goal was to give everyone on the team a vital role, so each player can blend in naturally....

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• Phil Knight Essay

  ...worldwide inspiration to people in all aspects of life. Though, not many people know the story of how started, it did not start out successful. One man was able to create a business that would become an international phenomenon. He is Phil Knight; he is the king of Nike. Born on February 24, 1938, the son to William and Lota Knight, he was a shy, slender passive man. Both parents grew up in Roseburg, Oregon and attended Roseburg High School. William attended University of Oregon and graduated with a business degree in 1932. The couple married in 1937 and then settled down in Portland, Oregon, where William Knight was the publisher of the Oregon Journal, which eventually went bankrupt and had to close its doors (Sowell). Lota Knight was considered a “homebody” or an “invalid’, she never left the house. William Knight was a state representative of Roseburg; he was very high strung and always was pushing Phil to be better. Little did he know, his son would soon become one of the most powerful men in the entire world (Strasser and Bucklunds). While attending Cleveland High School, Knight was cut from the High School baseball team. Ever since he was a little boy he had dreamt of playing his the major league, being cut from the team did not stop him. Phil was a completive person, but sadly, he was not built for contact sports. Nicknamed “Buck” for his lanky body, average height, blonde hair, and pale eyes, he joined the track team...

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