Crazyteacher THE PROBLEM OF OLD HARJO GENRE Short story - Historical Fiction Subtheme: religion SETTING: Place: This story takes places in Indian Territory‚ in the USA. Before settlers landed on America’s shores‚ Indians resided in what would become Oklahoma ("okla" meaning people and "humma" meaning red‚ so the state’s name literally means "red people") Time: in the middle 1800s when Indians had already been relocated in the West. Historical background: Oklahoma’s recorded history began in 1541
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(Alexander). All kinds of different embodiments of writing may be an art form of some sorts to a human being. The debate has raged on regarding the evolution of the artistic qualities in song lyrics‚ and how that relates to the old ways of poetry. The poem “Remember” by Joy Harjo is elevated
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A Short Biography of Joy Harjo Joy Harjo is a mother‚ activist‚ painter‚ poet‚ musician‚ and author. She was born in Tulsa‚ Oklahoma as a member of the Muscogee or Creek Nation. She didn’t have a great childhood. She had an abusive father and stepfather with a mother who was not strong enough. She eventually left home at a young age. Her work is influenced by the activism that was present during the American Indian Movement in the 1970s. Harjo’s witting and music reflect the life of woman as individuals
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The Problems of Old Age The old age is an integral part of human life. It is the evening of life. It is unavoidable‚ undesirable‚ unwelcome and problem- ridden phase of life. But it is really interesting to note that everybody wants to live a long life‚ but not to be old. It is ironical that however undesirable the old age‚ it is bound to come in life. A man is compelled to go through the pains and pleasures of this age like the other phases of life before making an exit from this mortal world
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PROBLEMS 0F OLD AGE SHIJO RAPHEL CONTENTS Introduction Definition Characteristic of old age Social cause of old age problem Current statistics related to the old age problem Solution and remedial measure to solve old age problem Action taken by trainee for solving the problem Comments and suggestion Conclusion Introduction The elderly population in India is continuously increasing and also the problems faced
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Joy Harjo has always been conscious of her gift by stating‚ “I was entrusted with carrying voices‚ songs‚ and stories to grow and release into the world‚ to be of assistance and inspiration. These were my responsibility” (Harjo 20). In her memoir Crazy Brave‚ Joy Harjo uses vivid memories‚ poetry‚ and dreams to portray her struggles and growth into the strong successful woman she is today. The book starts in her early childhood when she discovers her connection to music and the spiritual world. The
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dawn” makes the reader remember the beauty of the sun rising (5). Personification appears several times throughout the poem. While saying to remember the moon‚ the speaker also says to “know who she is‚” giving the moon a gender (3). Later‚ Joy Harjo tells of plant and animal life and “their tribes‚ their families‚ and their histories‚” again making these unfamiliar organisms more familiar and memorable (15-16). After that‚ the speaker instructs the listener to remember “[the wind’s] voice‚” emphasizing
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with 57 Lac and Bihar with 55 Lac. More than 30% of this population is neglected and 48% of the neglected citizens are neglected and suffer at the hands of their own families. Only 15% of them registers complaints on an average. About 90% of the problems faced by the senior citizens are related to property. A large number of these vulnerable citizens have been denied the basic necessities of life like food‚ clothing and home. These aged citizens not only need the basic necessities of life but they
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INTRODUCTION The Challenge of Elder Abuse in the Health Sector Elder abuse refers to the mistreatment of older people by those in a position of trust‚ power or responsibility for their care. This is a global problem that is likely to intensify in view of the increasing number of older people and the changing socio-economic and environmental conditions worldwide (Randel et al. 1999). Throughout the experience of HAI‚ access to health care has always been of major Concern to elderly. Help Age International
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and unpretentious. She appreciates her guests for their gesture of magnanimity since they have shed their feeling of cast superiority. She finds it surprising as the gap between low class and upper class was too large to be bridged. But the age old problem has been effortlessly remedied by her guests with the mind as large as the sky. The devotion showed by the hostess has been compared to that of Shabari of the Ramayana. But unfortunately her devotion was short lived‚ when she started to serve.
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