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- 6501: Analysis of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"
- Analysis of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is a short story with a memorable and chilling plot. It tells the tale of a town in which the random and systematic execution of a citizan has become a yearly occourrence. Beyond ... they'll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody working anymore..... (513)." The author uses Old Man Warner to encarnate the voice of tradition. He is also used to reiderate the story's theam by saying, ".....there's always been a lottery..... (513)." Just because a tradition has always been followed doesn't necessarily mean it is correct thing to do. The most fightening concept is that ...
- 6502: Snow Falling On Cedars: Hatsue and Ishmael's Incompatibility
- Snow Falling On Cedars: Hatsue and Ishmael's Incompatibility Dear Ishmael,
I don't love you, Ishmael. I can think of no more honest way to say it. From the very beginning, when we were little children, it seemed to me something was wrong. Whenever we were together I knew it. I felt it inside of me. I loved you and I didn't love you at the very same moment, and I felt troubled and confused. Now, everything is obvious to me and I feel I have to tell you the truth
I am not yours any ...
- 6503: Analysis Of The Crito
- ... states, Why should we care so much for what the majority think? (Plato 45) Socrates believes that we should not care what the majority thinks because those who are reasonable people will understand. However, Critos counter-argument to this is that the majority can cause great harm; therefore we should care what they think. Socrates further goes on to say the majority acts haphazardly; therefore, they cannot do great good or great harm (Plato 45). Crito says that "the opinion of the many" would judge us wrong if we didn't help you (and anyone in your position would agree that you ought to escape). Socrates notes that some opinion is right and some opinion is wrong. It is not simply a matter of mere opinion ... he believes to be true. Socrates believes that he has a tacit consent with the state by living in Athens for 70 years he has accepted their laws. Furthermore disagrees with retaliation and rejects Critos suggestion to flee to Thessaly he will be welcomed there and free to speak. Socrates seems to have adhered to the belief that if he was born and raised in this state and had ...
- 6504: The United States and Immigration
- ... of immigrants . The focus is too much on illegal immigration these days. In fact, it is the legal ones who make the most difference. This country is in need of a new policy that doesnt allow just anyone to come here. We need to start an era of restrictions on the immigrants who come here. We can only begin to help the situation now, because it would take decades to ... much smaller. Not only is the population rising extremely fast, but also we are letting thousands of people into the country. The more people there are, the less room there is for everyone. We cant continue to place everyone together as close as possible. It will only result in a large population moving away to avoid being overcrowded. The more people that live in an area, the more traffic there is. Traffic is a big issue as far as stress and where you want to live. A limit is needed on people entering cities so they cant get densely populated. Major cities are already preparing for the inevitable increase in the population of the near future. Large cities can expect another million residents in the next twenty years. Hopefully, there will ...
- 6505: Effects of Working Shifts
- ... going to highlight some of these problems, and hopefully offer some possible solutions to minimize them. I am also going to examine some European countries, because they seem to be far ahead of the U.S. in recognizing and dealing with the problems associated with shift work. Examined will be safety, physical, and production problems facing both employers and employees. I myself have worked shifts for the last ten years, so ... main reasons for the increase in shift work over the last twenty years, these reasons being economic and social (Blyton 65). Economics Economics plays the major role in the development of shift work. Economically, employer's can utilize their capital more efficiently by using their machinery twenty-four hours a day. This also cuts down on overtime, and helps employer's meet their delivery dates (Blyton 65). Social Socially the demand for more continuous services such as restaurants, shopping malls, and car dealerships rely heavily on the shift worker. The growth of such industries like ...
- 6506: A Summary Of Romeo And Juliet
- ... other for decades. The story combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature all in the name of true love. In Verona, Italy in the late 1500's, two powerful families the Montagues and the Capulets have been feuding with each other for years. Old Capulet, Juliet's father, throws a party to which he invites all his friends. The Montagues are not invited of course, but Romeo devises a plan to get a look at Rosaline; a young girl he has been ... love for him to the heavens. No longer able to control his powerful feelings, Romeo reveals himself to her and admits that he feels the same. The very next day, with the help of Romeo's friend Friar Lawrence, Romeo and Juliet are secretly married. On the day of the wedding, two of Romeo's friends, Benvolio and Mercutio, are walking through the streets of Verona when they are confronted ...
- 6507: Haircut: Irony
- ... a joker or "a card" and unwittingly shows him to be a mean and despicable man. At the same time, Whitey reveals himself to be as unperceptive, unintelligent, insensitive and adolescent as Jim himself. Whitey's misplaced admiration for Jim Kendall, a cruel, crude practical joker, establishes Whitey as a naive narrator. Lardner's choice of a naive narrator creates the ironic contrast which is the basis of Lardner's satire. Most of Jim's so called "jokes" were downright vicious. He was upset one day at how his wife had treated him so decided to get even. He told her that he would ...
- 6508: The Different Kinds of Advertisements
- The Different Kinds of Advertisements There are many kinds of advertisements wheather it be in a magazine on T.V. or the huge billboards you see on the side of the highway. Many of the advertisements are a method of convincing the public to buy thier products made by companies. Also, if you look ... where put there for a reason that most readers over look. There is a reason that the company chose to use all of the different races, to show cultural diversity, and that the company isn't racist or other wise they are open to everyone and every race. They also show that they make make-up for all skin tones where as other companies just have make-up for a few skin tones. There are many questions you can ask about this advertisement by just looking at it because they don't show a lot of things in it. For example, how do we know that the girls are wearing this kind of make-up? Just because it said what kind of make-up and the ...
- 6509: Prostitution
- ... Legalized prostitution A. Constitutional right B. Regular health exam C. Reduction of violent crime D. Government regulation III. Argument Prostitution is known as the oldest profession in the world, however, many states in the U.S. outlaw it. The textbook definition of prostitution is the "act or practice of engaging in sexual acts for money" ("Prostitution," Macmillan 805). Nevada is the first in the United States to legalize prostitution. Although the ... effects have been economically beneficial. Prostitution should be legalized because not only could it financially benefit the country, but it could also reduce crime. There are many reasons why prostitution is illegal in 49 U.S. states today. First, and foremost, many people feel that prostitution should stay illegal in order to preserve morality. Parents do not want their children to grow up thinking that prostitution is acceptable. Worse yet, parents ... are in love and married. Monogamy is to be practiced in the marriage, and any violation of this is considered a sin. Another reason why the preservation of morality is so important is that people's morals shape the future of a nation. Many people feel that if prostitution is legalized, then its long term effects would be detrimental to the United States. The divorce rate in the United States ...
- 6510: Emily Dickenson
- Faith Is Not All Its Cracked Up to Be. While much of Emily Dickinson's poetry has been described as sad or morose, the poet did use humor and irony in many of her poems. This essay will address the humor or irony found in five of Dickinson's poems: "Faith" is a Fine Invention" (185), "I'm Nobody! Who are you?", "A Service of Song" and "Success Is Counted Sweetest". The attempt will be made to show how Dickinson used humor or ...
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