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- 3941: Steinbeck, His Critics, And Of
- ... does not have at least one great popular success, he or she may well be ignored by the media, but if he or she is constantly popular, then the critics become suspicious of the writer's serious intentions" (Benson Introduction). What do critics from the literary world have to say about Steinbeck's writings? Critics have much to say, both positive and negative. What link exists between Steinbeck and his writings? Perhaps the most noteworthy biographical link between Steinbeck and his writings is that he was born and ... on the north and south by the Pajaro and Jolon valleys on the west and east by the Pacific Ocean and the Gabilan Mountains, Steinbeck found the materials for his fiction (Tedlock 3). John Steinbeck's agricultural upbringing in the California area vibrantly shines through in the settings and story lines of the majority of his works. John Ernst Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California, on February 27, 1902. His ...
- 3942: Aristotle and Kant
- Aristotle and Kant Webster’s Dictionary defines the word moral as, “...of or relating to the principles of right or wrong; conforming to a standard of right behavior...” But who is to decide what is right and wrong, who is ... reason, happiness, virtue and more. Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher that studied under Plato. His beliefs were highly respected, especially those on ethics. Aristotles view on morality was one based mostly on fulfilling one’s function and happiness. Aristotle claimed that if one fulfilled ones function well, then one was virtuous. If you fulfilled your function, then you could reach the highest good. So that essentially by being virtuous one ... that happiness shines outward and therefore bettering society. Immanuel Kant, a Western philosopher had many interesting ideas on ethics. Kant believed that by acting rationally, we could achieve a high standard for universal morality. Kant’s reasoning was that reason is the basis for morality, and it can only be found by starting from reason. Kant’s main point was the categorical imperative. This was his way of describing that ...
- 3943: Symbolism In To Kill A Mocking
- "I'd rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want , if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." This is what Atticus Finch tells his children after they are given air-rifles for Christmas. Uniquely, the title of the classic novel by Harper Lee, To Kill A ... example of symbolism in the novel. Harper Lee uses symbolism rather extensively throughout this story, and much of it refers to the problems of racism in the South during the early twentieth century. Harper Lee's effective use of racial symbolism can be seen by studying various examples from the book. This includes the actions of the children, the racist whites, and the actions of Atticus Finch. The actions of the ... black man and showing that he is the same as the white man, that all human beings are virtually the same. Approval of these views is shown by Atticus when he tells Jem, "I didn't know how you were going to do it, but from now on I'll never worry about what'll become of you, son, you'll always have an idea." The fire that night that ...
- 3944: Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde
- ... that "if you work hard and play by the rules, then something good will happen to you" (Stein 1). In the film, Walter Lee Younger does not do either one of these things. Walter doesn’t show up for work regularly and he certainly has no intentions of playing by the rules to get a business licenses. Walter Lee is a man stuck in a dead end job that he sees as demeaning and he becomes desperate to free himself from the bonds of poverty, oppression and racial discrimination. Walter Lee feels that with money he can change the hegemony’s view of him as a poor, stupid, black servant. The hegemony’s social construction of reality about blacks as being lesser and the hegemony’s ethnocentric perception of being superior, is corroborated in an article titled "The Colour Bar of Beauty" from The Peak. Cristina Rodrigues, ...
- 3945: Morocco
- ... north and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. The Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, separates Morocco from Spain by only about 8 miles (13 kilometers). Fertile plains lie along Morocco's coasts, and forested mountains stretch across the middle of the country from southwest to northeast. Beyond the mountains lies a sun-baked desert, the Sahara. Rabat is Morocco's capital, and Casablanca is the largest city. Nearly all Moroccans are of mixed Arab and Spanish descent. But the people make up two distinct ethnic groups--Arab and Spanish--depending mainly on whether they speak Arabic or Spanish. Almost all Moroccans are Muslims. Farming is the chief occupation, and more than half the people live in rural areas. France and Spain controlled Morocco from the early 1900's until it won independence in 1956. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy headed by a king. Its Constitution gives the king broad powers. For example, he commands the armed forces, may issue orders that have ...
- 3946: Analysis Of Abe Kobos The Red
- ... or even political viewpoints. In order to make a dertermination of a probable origin for a story, research into the authors life and beliefs most likely will prove benefical. With this in mind, Abe Kobo s story The Red Cocoon seems to be a prime example of an author expressing his political viewpoints and his personal conflicts with society through literature. Given this, researching his life and political stance might help ... exsists that belongs to no one. At the end of the story, he finds that one of his legs begins to unwind into a silk thread and wrap him up in a cocoon. Abe Kobo s story is quite abstract and seems to have little meaning. In fact, that is just the opposite. After reading some information about Abe Kobo, the story seems to take on a new meaning. Abe Kobo ... interested in marxism and communism. Soon, he even joined the Japanese Communist Party ( Abe Kobo ). He was quite involved in political issues at this time and many of his early writings preceding the early 60 s deal with his issues about society says Clerk and Seigal in Modern Literatures of the Non-Western World (136). With this information about Abe Kobo, an interpretation of The Red Cocoon emerges with heavy ...
- 3947: U.S and Greece: Differences and Similarities in Education
- U.S and Greece: Differences and Similarities in Education There are many differences and similarities in education in Greece and The United States of America today. The differences, which there are many of, are focused on the ... different ideas of what is important in our different countries. The similarities are basic in an education and to have a successful country which both do have to be the same. Greece and the U.S. have only four major similarities which are common to a good education. First, both have students that go to school until the age of 18 with the exception of college now. Second, both countries make ... two counties. First, the poor looked as an extra child in the family, and extra child to feed and give an education so could be abandoned or not given an education. The rich also didn't want to spend the money on the child's education and would be very selfish. Girls stayed home to cook, weave, do art, and to learn to run the house because of the male ...
- 3948: The Infamous Watergate Scandal
- The Infamous Watergate Scandal "The Watergate Complex is a series of modern buildings with balconies that looks like filed down Shark's Teeth" (Gold, 1). Located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. it contains many hotel rooms and offices. What happened in the complex on June 17, 1972 early in the morning became a very ... had said. While on the stand he also revealed another name to add to the list of those involved, John Mitchell. (Gold, 246-247) The next witness scheduled to appear was John Dean. In Dean's testimony he exposed that the Watergate burglary had been only a part of a greater abuse of power. He said that for four years the White House had used the powers of the presidency to attack political enemies. They spied on and harassed anyone who did not agree with Nixon's policies. If a reporter wrote stories criticizing the White House they would be singled out for tax investigations. The White House also kept an "Enemies List" (Westerfled 43) of people that the presidents men ...
- 3949: Everyday Use
- ... Walker illustrates the importance of understanding our present life in relation to the traditions of our own people and culture. Using careful descriptions and attitudes, Walker demonstrates which factors contribute to the values of one’s heritage and culture; she illustrates that these are represented not by the possession of objects or mere appearances, but by one’s lifestyle and attitude. In "Everyday Use" Walker personifies the different sides of culture and heritage in the characters of Dee and the mother (the narrator). Dee can be seen to represent a materialistic, complex, and ... aesthetic appeal. Mother on the other hand, represents a simple content way of life where culture and heritage are valued for both its usefulness as well as its personal significance. The story clearly endorses Mama’s simple, unsophisticated view of heritage, and shows disdain for Dee’s materialistic connection to her heritage. This is demonstrated from the outset of the short story, we learn very quickly that the mother (narrator) ...
- 3950: John Fitzgerald Kennedy and His Accomplishments in Office
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy and His Accomplishments in Office Rob Martinelle U.S. History D Block Mr. Metz On November 22, 1963, at 12:30 in the afternoon, the president we knew as John F. Kennedy was shot multiple times and was later pronounced dead at 1:00 at Parkland Hospital, Dallas. Despite the fact that the man accused, Lee Harvey Oswald, was thought to be responsible, many still believe that this was the result of a conspiracy. Regardless, it’s more than likely that there will never be an explanation that satisfies everyone’s beliefs. Almost any American born before the late 50’s can recall where he or she was the day that J.F.K. died. Why is that? Why was the death of John F. ...
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