actually from two separate cultures‚ but the idea of men and women being opposites as pointed out in the opening. Deborah Tannen has made her theory that a male culture and female culture each exist‚ very popular with the human population and has written an extensive book on her theory. To define these communication conundrums‚ Tannen discusses "rapport-talk" and "report-talk". She defines "rapport-talk" as "For most women‚ the language of conversation is primarily a language of rapport: a way of
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A thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well Being said with absolute accuracy‚ some words have a remarkable feature of going into the eternity. What is the reason for such viability? It seems to me‚ that the words fulfilled with the emotions and illustrating some valuable ideas can delve deeply into the recesses of human psyche. First and foremost‚ in some climax situations‚ namely during the heated quarrel‚ it is simple to cut a partner to the heart. To put it differently
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Critical Thought Paper 1: Orientalism In Orientalism‚ Edward Said discusses the many aspects of the term “Orientalism‚” including its origins‚ the primary ideas and arguments behind Orientalism‚ and the impact that Orientalism has had on the relationship between the West and the East. He quotes Joseph Conrad for the proposition that conquering people who are different from us is “not a pretty thing.” It needs an “idea” to “redeem” it. Said’s concept of Orientalism helps define the “idea” that
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Said Concept of Freedom and Honor In Naguib Mahfouz’s novel “The Thief and The Dogs” the concept of freedom is conveyed much more differently than the understanding of freedom in a modern society. This is mostly caused by the politics and economy in the era along with the understanding of honor and characteristics behaviors to gain that honor. The novel begins with Said being released from prison after four wasted years. He knows that he has been betrayed by his friends and wife at that time;
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People’s Champion Harlan Ellison’s “‘Repent‚ Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman” incorporates‚ and perfectly balances‚ a goofy silliness and foreboding seriousness. Ellison’s story invites readers to reflect upon their own values‚ and whether or not they are meaningful. The society within the story has many parallels with the reader’s‚ and encompasses many of the same beliefs and values. It is easy to recognize and associate with Harlequin because he commits childish‚ and funny actions. These behaviors
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Debate Language “The Argument Culture” is a persuasive essay written by Professor Deborah Tannen. As a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University‚ Tannen experience in language leads her to write many books in this field. Tannen uses “The Argument Culture” essay to persuade her audience that this society’s way of looking at debate encourages an “adversarial frame of mind” (Tannen‚ 305). Three of Tannen’s main points include; polarized views in the news‚ the use of “war metaphors’ by media
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Fairytales Do fairy tales really exist? “I believe in fairy tales‚” Said Abigail. Abigail is a young‚ innocent girl trapped in a modern and cruel world. She attends school at Carolina High School and Academy. Sometimes while in school she feels different‚ so she creates her own surrealistic world to get out of the real one. Abigail is a 15 year old latina living with her dad and her four brothers. She is not just a regular girl because her innocence gives her the power to change everything around
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According to the author Deborah Tannen the article‚ “Sex‚ Lies‚ and conversation; Why Is It So Hard for Men and Women to Talk to Each Other?” men and women perceive conversations in their relationships to be differently. She states that lack of conversation is wreaking havoc within marriages. This is due to the fact that men and women have very different expectations of communication. “Linguistic Battle of the Sexes” describes how men and woman act different in public places. She states‚ “American men
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In Said the Shotgun to the Head by Saul Williams‚ Williams offers controversial views on themes such as politics‚ religion‚ war and feminism‚ through the eyes of a man who has been driven to madness after experiencing a passionate kiss. He particularly criticizes Western values‚ and the Christian view of a traditional male God. In section 7‚ Saul Williams makes a lot of references to feminism‚ and the wrongful worshipping of a male God. There are also a lot of connotations of war and violence. Williams
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Deborah Tannen wrote the article sex‚ lies and conversation man and his wife are present in a small gathering in Virginia. The man is really talkative throughout the event. However‚ when he is complimented for his ability to express himself; he answers that in reality he is quite and his wife is the talkative one. Women tend to complain about their husbands been quiet. This is caused by the way men express themselves compared to women. Women talk in order to stablish a relationship while men are
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