The Use of Symbolism in A Doll’s House By Kaemon Hernandez Symbols are used universally to arouse interest and stimulate the mind. A Doll’s House is filled with symbols which represent abstract ideas and concepts. These symbols successfully illustrate the conflicts that are going on between each of the characters. A few of the symbols are the Christmas tree‚ the Tarantella and even Nora herself. The Christmas tree is parallel with Nora’s life and emotions during the play. The same as “The children
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William Carlos Williams: “ The Use of Force” Katryn Punsalang English Composition II Professor Day 10 April 2012 Katryn Punsalang Professor Day English 112 10 April 2012 “ The Use of Force” William Carlos Williams (1883- 1963) is one of the prominent personas of American Poetry. He received his Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the American Academy of Arts and Letters gold medal for poetry from the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1963. Despite Williams’ recognition as one
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Symbolism can use Objects‚ situation‚ and people to represent ideas qualities. For example Raised Fist is a symbol of solidarity and support. It was used as a gesture to express strength. This was a major symbol back in The Black Power Movement. Other Symbol is Martin Luther King Jr. He represents Freedom‚ Civil Right’s for the blacks‚ and The 14 Amendment. Also Caesar Chavez he is a Symbol of Rights for Farm Worker’s and for every migrant that is coming to the United States. Now a Religious example
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When examining the issue of police use-of-force‚ the issue of what conduct constitutes too much force must also be addressed. The legal assessment for excessive force is whether the officer reasonably believed such force was necessary to accomplish a lawful police purpose (McEwen‚ 1996). Another concern for many is the possibility of racial profiling among certain officers. Allegations of the use of excessive force by police officers have fueled the debate over possible racial profiling and have
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Within policing‚ some would argue that the use of force is a necessary component for police officers as it is used as a form of self-defence to protect the officer from any danger against a potential threat. The ‘use of force’ can be justified as using “the amount of force necessary to mitigate an incident‚ make an arrest‚ or protect themselves or others from harm”. However‚ through the years it has become a controversial topic within policing’s and has resulted in many cases and allegations against
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Officer use of force is on the rise within the Delano Police Department (DPD). Within the last 12 months‚ the department has observed a total of 46 use of force incidents. In comparison‚ over the same previous 12 month period the department had 20 use of force incidents. This figure represents over a 120 % increase. In reviewing the use of force reports for these force incidents‚ in every incident officers either had to use physical force such as their hands‚ police batons‚ or brute force to control
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In 1984‚ Orwell makes excellent use of symbolism to further enhance the novel’s themes. Orwell wrote 1984 as a political message to warn future generations about the dangers of totalitarian societies. He urgently relays this message through various themes‚ and in turn utilizes powerful symbols to give these themes further significance. Psychological and physical control is a theme that Orwell religiously includes throughout the novel. Symbols such as doublethink and the telescreens provide a direct
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In the use of symbolism in nudity‚ Cheever shows that addiction creates a reality where we hide from the real world and eventually destroy our life. Although nudity plays a little role in the story‚ the symbolism of it is major. When Neddy is naked‚ he is exposed to his surroundings. He is vulnerable to everyone around him. This makes Neddy an easier target to uncover the truth to him. We first see Neddy naked at the Halloran’s. “Their nakedness was a detail in their uncompromising zeal for reform
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officers are granted a vast amount of authority including the right to use force to apprehend citizens who are not abiding by the law‚ police are also given the right to be able to defend them self when their life is in danger‚ just like any other human being. Police may have to use force in some given situations to stay safe. The citizens of the community in which the police officer works in must be able to trust that the officer will use the power they are granted in honorable and moral fashion. In recent
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In “The Use of Force” Williams shows us the variety of emotions felt by a doctor during a house call. Williams uses situational irony and connotative language to convey a conflict that he faces with diagnosing a child. Despite the fact that her parents and the doctor make and attempt to reason with the girl‚ she continues to defy them in their efforts to help her. Williams illustrates the true definition of what makes someone a hero. The fact that the doctor is determined to help the young girl‚
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