of gaining more desirable things or preventing evil‚ is a fascinating art that has long intrigued humankind. In particular‚ two American texts have captured the essence of it ‚ The Great Gatsby by F.S. Fitzgerald and the 1999 movie American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes. Both texts closely explore the responsibility of an individuals relationship with his or her society for the sacrifices the individual makes; from the disillusionment of the American Dream to how the characters are affected or destroyed
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Conformity can be defined as an action or behavior in correspondence with socially accepted standards‚ conventions‚ rules‚ or laws. Thus‚ we are all conformists in a sense. So I pose this question to you: Is it possible to be an individual whilst thinking independently and still conform? The answer? No. You can try to be to be your own ’unique’ self as much and as often as feel necessary. But you shall not succeed. To my knowledge‚ there were really only two individuals in history‚ and these are
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The poem "Frida Kahlo Comes to Dinner" by Christine Strickland is a compelling poem strongly portraying the female character of Frida Kahlo‚ famous artist and writer. Strickland’s portrayal of Kahlo’s personality is reinforced through her successful use of language‚ imagery‚ personification and other literary techniques. Strickland manages both to display the flamboyancy of Kahlo’s presence while simultaneously provoking the reader’s sympathy for her. In the first few lines‚ Strickland has already
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Topic: How does Christine de Pizan reflect traditional‚ accepted‚ socio-cultural norms for women (during her time) in her book? Christine de Pizan emphasizes traditional societal norms for women through the values of honor and loyalty. Rule 8 explains "how the good princess will wish to cultivate all virtues" - Pizan explains that a noble lady controls her heart‚ behaves "respectfully and softly"‚ and displays a kind‚ gentle demeanor to all (Pizan 19). As a princess‚ Pizan argues that a noble
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Running Head: Literature Review Assignment #2 A Literature Review on the Topic of Understanding the impact of standardized testing and its relationship to an achievement gap within a culturally diverse student population. By Horace Hargroves A Paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of ED7107 - Teaching & Learning with Diverse Populations Capella University November 7‚ 2009 1604 Pine Barren Rd Bloomingdale Georgia 31302 (912)
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Explore the presentation of Orientalist discourses in the short film Surviving Sabu. I will be exploring the short film Surviving Sabu which was written and directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid in 1998‚ with reference to the 1942 film The Jungle Book. My analysis will question the presentation of Indian and Muslim identities in both films. Surviving Sabu presents the relationship between two characters: a father and his son. The family have immigrated to England at some point in recent decades‚ although
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As I have gotten older I have learned many lessons about life‚ but there is one in particular that I’ll never forget‚ that is to appreciate your loved ones as much as possible because you never know when you might loose them. My aunt Sylvia was the nicest lady who ever lived. She was a widow and never had children‚ but she had this French poodle that she loved as though it were her own daughter. She wasn’t my real aunt but I loved her so much that I called her that. Ever since I can remember‚ she
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1) Daddy by Sylvia Plath You do not do‚ you do not do Any more‚ black shoe In which I have lived like a foot For thirty years‚ poor and white‚ Barely daring to breathe or Achoo. Daddy‚ I have had to kill you. You dies before I had time— Marble-heavy‚ a bag full of God‚ Ghastly statue with one grey toe Big as a Frisco seal And a head in the freakish Atlantic Where it pours bean green over blue In the waters off beautiful Nauset. I used to pray to recover you. Ach‚ du. In the
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The human condition is the experience of existence and life as humans. This notion can be seen through the novel "The Great Gatsby"‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the film "Blade Runner"‚ directed by Ridley Scott. These texts explore the themes of human judgment‚ the ambition involved in being human and human morals‚ which make up part of the human condition. This is shown through the actions‚ comments‚ and descriptions of the characters in the texts. The quote "’They’re a rotten crowd‚’ I
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The film “Red Dog”‚ directed by Kriv Stenders‚ effectively uses the distinctly visual to present unique Australian ideas of mateship and the harshness of the Australian outback. It is though film techniques such as camera shots‚ sound‚ colour and lighting that creates the distinct images of the Australian identity. A number of different factors combined create this great film demonstrating the typical Australian values. These include the setting‚ the comedic script‚ nostalgic elements‚ the love
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