Fay Weldon’s short story ‘Weekend’ is a strongly feministic and satirical fiction about a weekend of a wife and working-mother in the 70s. The story concerns a well-off English middle-class family‚ at their country cottage. The central focus is on Martha‚ and much of the writing represents her stream of consciousness as she struggles to ensure that her family and guests are properly looked after. The misleading title soon proves to be an ironic comment on the weekend that Martha has to endure rather
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over whether we as a society should continue testing on animals. It seems for many this topic has quite a moral grey area. Some see it as something that is necessary in order for scientific research. Many of our scientific achievements of the last century have involved animal testing in some way. Others however see it as something that is wrong and unethical and feel like it should be abolished. Organizations such as PETA have developed‚ arguing that animals should have the same rights as humans
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Why Should I Be Moral? The question of morality proves to be a complex interrogatory. Should I be moral? If I should be‚ then why? Why is morality important to society? An assumption can be made that morals derive from a purely religious perspective or the Golden Rule approach. We are told that it is right to be moral. This is an ineffective answer‚ since it does not apply to someone outside the moral circle (Olsen‚ 79). This in mind‚ there is really no way to prove this too a person
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History 1301 Why you should not smoke Have you ever been walking into a store and a pungent smell slaps you across the face? You turn around only to see that someone is smoking a cigarette. Have you ever wondered the affects that smoking would cause? How would smoking affect a person’s appearance and health? Have you ever wondered just how many people smoke worldwide? According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)‚ about 43.8 million US adults (21.6 percent of men and 16.5 percent
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Why alcohol should not be legal 1 Why alcohol should not be legal Delono Walker Devry University April 10‚ 2011 Why alcohol should not be 2 In the 1920’s during world war one‚ the churches mostly Protestants began to lobby against the sales of alcohol: in order to slow crime and domestic abuse. Furthermore many saloons or bars were selling German
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way. These issues are in many cases no criteria for accession‚ but several European countries and politicians‚ and in some cases even end the European Parliament‚ made it clear that these issues are crucial for Turkey’s accession. Clearly‚ Turkey should not join the European Union. The reasons are obvious. There must first be made to the rights of minorities and freedom of expression. Still desperately It is a poor state of human rights in Turkey. Ethnic minorities such as the Armenians and Kurds
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would be a great President because I like to help people. I always try my best‚ get good grades‚ and I like to have a fun time. I like meeting new people‚ talking‚ and I am very responsible and trustworthy. I am very available. During most of my weekends‚ I have nothing to do! I would love to go to service projects like October-Fest in my spare time. I will do my best to come to the Club meetings. I see this club as an opportunity to make this world a better place even if it is doing a small act
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Why Euthanasia Should Be Legalized Euthanasia is a term used to describe a practice of intentionally killing another human being with or without their permission; when they are terminally or hopelessly ill. The word is derived from the Greek language combining the term "eu thanos" which means easy death. (Webster) By definition‚ euthanasia has become one of the most controversial issues of all time. Euthanasia is a practice used by doctors in the most extreme circumstances‚ for patients they feel
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Why People Should Exercise Eric Buckley Exercise is beneficial to your health and well-being. Although exercise is not very much fun usually‚ it is essential in a healthy life style. Sports and or a work out partner can spice up any dull activity. These activities can be integrated into
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Why drugs should not be legalize We ask ourselves what are these great risks on us consuming illegalized drugs. We are constantly exposed to all sorts of illegal drugs especially young adults at school‚ parties and even on the local beaches. Were surrounded by it all through out of lives‚ being pressured to consume them and take risk on becoming addicted. Not only this‚ but we are presented with all other types or drugs‚ such as over the counter for a simple cold‚ pain relievers
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