...John Nicholson Professor Ellenberg English 1102 12 November, 2012 The Depressing Poem of J. Alfred Prufrock Historically love songs were romantic songs written by young men to young women in order to court them. These love songs often contained an aura of sensuality and grace that emphasized passion, youthfulness, life and heroics. T.S. Elliot’s poem, ironically titled “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”, simply does not follow this classic formula. J. Alfred Prufrock, the protagonist of the poem, is not the epitome of physical attractiveness, boldness and passion. Instead he is a man who wallows in his self-pity over his failure in life. T.S. Elliot uses symbols, allusions, imagery and repeated phrases to emphasize the loneliness, isolation and despair of J. Alfred Prufrock. T.S. Elliot uses allusions to contrast the greatness and grandeur of some of the figures in classic literature with the lackluster J. Alfred Prufrock. In line one hundred and ten, T.S. Elliot contrasts Prince Hamlet, a passionate and powerful figure from Shakespearean literature to Prufrock. “I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be” (line 112). “I have heard mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me. In the epic “The Odyssey” mermaids used their voices to lure sailors into the water and to their deaths. However, Prufrock thinks himself as so pathetic that mermaids would not think that it would not be worth the time and effort to drown him. A more drastic moment...
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...The question one must face later in life is why must someone need to lose innocence to mature? Innocence in a deeper complex understanding means absence of knowledge and our understanding of the fast paced life. Ordinarily one must face a fear and or take a leap of faith towards a dream to unmask oneself to the real world. Wrongfully some don't take those risks that life requires and can't accept that adolescence is a part of life. In the book Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger, Holden the main character displays the moral message of how adolescence plays a tremendous role in creating fear of the future. Salinger talks about himself as the 3rd person of a 16 year old boy who has many struggles of the everyday life. Holden had been kicked out...
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...There are two Holden's in this play. One is the character and the other is the narrator. His honesty is entirely internalized. He admits his faults and lies in narration, but can't do the same with other people. I personally like reading stories where the main character is telling the story. In this way, I have noticed some contradictions in Holden's personality. He criticizes everyone in society because they are being phonies when he lies all the time leading him to be a phony himself. Right from the beginning of the story he starts to "shoot the bull" with his history teacher, Mr. Spencer, who had flunked him. In chapter 3, his first line is "I'm the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life." Even as he's leaving Pency Prep, he gives a fake name to the mother of one of his classmates. It seems to me, his criticism of the world first lies within himself. He has shut himself out from the world, which makes him an outcast. And by criticizing everything around him, it seems to be a way for Holden to justify how the world is a bad place and to grow up and leave adolescents behind is just something that no one should do. Holden's journey takes him though a cross section of American society. From school, to bars, to the city, to his family, I think Salinger wants to portray how widespread phoniness has become. His relationship with his brother D.B. used to be something he respected until he moved out to Hollywood. Hollywood was a good place for Salinger to use because it's a...
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...------------------------------------------------- Firm Analysis – E&J Gallo Winery Prepared for: Gianluigi Giustiziero Prepared by: Salem Najjar Date: 8 December 2011 ------------------------------------------------- Performance E.&J. Gallo is the world’s largest family owned wine maker, the largest U.S. wine maker by volume, and the largest U.S. exporter of wine. Gallo cultivates more than 3,000 acres in the Napa and Sanoma valleys in California. With over 60 brands including table, sparkling and dessert wines, malt beverages, and distilled products; production and distribution facilities throughout the world; and a strong international presence; E.&.J Gallo is third largest wine firm in the world, with a 3.8% market share (Global Wine Manufacturing, 32-36). Refer to chart below. Gallo is the largest wine supplier in the U.S., commanding 22.7% of the market. Also, in comparison with the financial metrics of other firms in the industry, Gallo’s profit over revenue stands at 17.09%, whereas the industry average is 7.6%. Gallo’s sales grew 7% in 2010 as a result of acquisitions and the ongoing success of its Millennial-targeted Barefoot Cellars (up 33.3%) and Twin Valley (10.3%) brands. Twin Valley is described as a “step above” boxed wine (Mintel, Wine-US). With its strong brand and competitive strategy, E.&J. Gallo Winery has been able to weather the economic recession fairly well, capturing over $3.2 billion in revenues last year (Global Wine...
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...In the Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock, Eliot describes Prufrock and how he feels in such a magnificent way that Prufrock certainly could not do himself because of his insecurity. With a dramatic monologue, Eliot allows the reader to make his or her own conclusions to add meaning to the poem. This poem is one of the most influential poems of the twentieth century because it is not like any love poem that had been previously written. In the sense of paralysis, Eliot creates a poem that generalizes Prufrock’s insecurity. The epigraph of Dante’s Inferno is the first hint of meaning in the poem. By having this piece of the Inferno included we assume the poem will be dark and hellish. The Inferno basically states that the speaker would not have shared...
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...Brochure More information from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/576422/ Johnson & Johnson Strategic Analysis Profile Description: - The Johnson & Johnson Strategic Analysis Profile is a comprehensive profile of the company including both quantitative and qualitative research. The report examines the Johnson & Johnsons business structure and operations, history and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines. The profile provides strategic insight on the company by examining its strategy, both in terms of its value chain positioning and strategic strengths and weaknesses in form of SWOT analysis. The SWOT section studies the major internal and external factors affecting the company. In addition the profile also includes a revenue analysis section which provides a breakdown of the companys’ revenue by segment and key geographies. Report Coverage - Insightful company information, which addresses business and competitor intelligence needs. - In-depth analysis of the operational aspects of the business including business descriptions, product lines and services revenue splits, and key competitors. - Detailed financial and operational overview including key performance specific ratios. - Strategic analysis of the company using SWOT and Value Chain analysis. - Information on the company’s history, key executives, locations and subsidiaries. Why Buy? - Support business/ sales activities by understanding customers’ businesses better. -...
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...Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ and ‘Preludes’ suggest that the world is place of disorder and isolation; this understanding complicates the search for truth. The exploration of his time and place attempt to impose an order of society which the persona’s contradictorily feel is impossible. Stemmed from the cataclysmic consequences of World War I, Eliot’s poetic engagement investigates the role of truth and difficulty of having a unified understanding of the world. This is further explored within the establishing importance of the urban cityscape and the moral instability of the human condition. Eliot’s ambivalent engagement with the concept of truth, revealed through ‘Prufrock’ and ‘Preludes’, unifies his poetic corpus by acknowledging...
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...CASE ANALYSIS ON JOHNSON AND JOHNSON (PHILIPPINES), INC.: JOHNSON’S FACE POWDER Submitted by: Bravante, Marikon Manaligod, Kristina Salumbides, Lois Conrad Sumadsad, Beatrix Keith Tolentino, Maria Yvette I. Point of view We will take the point of view of Vice President of Marketing P.M. “Boy” de Claro because he is in-charge of the introduction of the product to the market. II. Situation Audit * In the mid-1880s, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) was founded in the U.S producing antiseptic bandages for wound care. * As the company grew larger, it started to manufacture baby care, first-aid and hospital supplies, and became the leading manufacturer of the said products. * In 1959, the firm entered in the pharmaceutical industry. * J&J sold its product in over 150 countries and had worldwide sales of $9.75 billion in 1989. * The company’s major product lines are Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and Diagnostics. * Johnson and Johnson is an established company in the Philippines and around the world. Trusted by families in the country, it is known for catering products for babies since 1956. * Most Filipino teens use Johnson’s Baby powder as a skin freshener and as a refill to cosmetic compacts which deviate from the product’s original purpose. * Young female adults put baby powder in a handkerchief or tissue, put the package in their purse, and applies the powder in their face outside home. Inspired by...
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...J. J. Thomson J. J. Thomson Sir Joseph John Thomson, more commonly known as J. J. Thomson, was an English physicist who stormed the world of nuclear physics with his 1897 discovery of the electron, as well as isotopes. He is also credited with the invention of the mass spectrometer. He received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1906 and was knighted two years later in 1908. Professional and Technical Writing/Business Communications/Letters Professional and Technical Writing/Business Communications/Letters Business Letters Business letters are written messages to a person or group within a professional setting. Business letters are used when the writer would like to be formal and professional. Letters may vary in length depending on the writer's objective, purpose, and message of the letter. The letter can address anyone including, but not limited to: clients and customers, managers, agencies, suppliers, and other business personnel or organizations. It is important to remember that any business letter is a legal document between the interested parties. These documents can be held for up to seven years, so it is important that all information is honest and legitimate. The Difference Between a Business letter and other letters The main thing that differentiates a business letter from other letters is that a business letter is a legal document. The writer can be held liable for anything written in the letter. For example, if it is stated...
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...| UVA (mw/m2) | UVB (MW/m2) | | | IO | 59 | 263 | | | | | | UVA | UVB | Color | Thickness | | Average Attenuation Coefficient | Average Attenuation Coefficient | Green | 0.12 mm | 0.205 mm | 1661/m | -143. 9/m | Maroon | 0.13 mm | 0.25 mm | 1356/m | 1681.231 /m | Activity 1: Table 1:Initial Intensity In this activity, we measure first the initial intensity of UVA and UVB without the umbrella. We also measure for the thickness of two umbrellas, choosing the green and maroon colour of umbrella by getting the average of each colour. Then compute for the average attenuation coefficient of UVA and UVB of green and also for the maroon. Conclusion In this activity, we conclude that UVB has a greater intensity rather than UVA. Also the hue of the fabric of umbrellas has greater effect, the lighter the shade of the fabric the lower it protect against UV radiation. Activity 2: Experimental e/m ratio = 1.64 × 1011c/kg Accepted value of e/m ratio = 1.76 × 1011 c/kg % error = 6.18 % Table 2: Charge to mass (e/m) ratio Accelerating Potential (v) | 188 | Radius of the Helmhoitz coil (a) | 0.15m | No. of turns on each Helmhoitz coil (N) | 130 | Permeability constant (µO) | 4 π ×10-7 | Current through the Helmhoitz coils (I) | 1.66 | Radius of the electron beam path (r) | 0.037 | In this activity, we determine the charge to mass (e/m) ratio of an electron using the e/m apparatus. All units were given except for the radius of the electron...
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...Chapter 10 – Short Cases 1. The five reactions to crises are: denial, anger, rationalization, depression, and lastly acceptance Judd’s first reaction was complete disbelief. He was stunned and surprised to see his friend Jim involved in a fraud. The next reaction was anger. Judd became very angry when he found that that Jim had realized that his cover was blown. Judd was also surprised when Jim mentioned about the endorsements. Jim denied to have committed the crime. Jim became extremely annoyed about the fact that Judd was assigned the responsibilities that he used to do. He was frightened as he was sure he would be fired. The next stage is rationalization. Judd tried to rationalize the fact that Jim was basically a good guy and he would certainly realize his wrong doings and would surely become honest. Judd became depressed (the next reaction) when he thought that his good friend Jim had actually committed the fraud. Jim also started to reconcile and was in rationalized state thinking that Judd did only the work that he was assigned to by his supervisors. Jim felt remorse because of committing the crime. Jim accepted the fact that he was guilty and let his supervisors know about the fraud that he committed so that further trouble could be avoided. 2. The interview should progress in the following order – introductory, informative, assessment, closing and admission seeking. At first generalized questions would be better to ask Damon pertaining...
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...Company Analysis for BUS 4999 Team Members: Zane Gallman Ambre Franc Joel Brown Julieanna Rosa ------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF THE COMPANY Page 3 KEY PERSONAL Page 5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Page 8 MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Page 9 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP Page 11 CURRENT STRATEGIES Page 12 INDUSTRY/COMPETITION Page 17 MARKETING AUDIT Page 19 FINANCIAL REVIEW Page 22 ANALYSIS OF MODELS Page 29 SWOT Page 29 FOUR FACTORS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS ENVIRONMENT Page 35 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES Page 39 BCG MATRIX Page 41 ABEL’S STRATEGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND EVOLUTION Page 42 HOFER’S MARKET LIFE CYCLE Page 43 PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE Page 44 HALL’S COMPETITIVENESS Page 45 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS Page 46 MCKINSEY’S 7S Page 47 STRATEGY OPTIONS FOR DOMESTIC V. GLOBAL COMPETITION Page 49 HUSSEY’S DIRECTIONAL POLICY MATRIX Page 50 PORTER’S DYNAMIC DIAMOND Page 51 MAIN PROBLEMS AND ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES Page 52 WHO, WHEN AND HOW Page 54 FINAL CHOICES Page 55 APPENDICES Page 56 ------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY TravelCenters of America (TA) is one of the largest full-service travel centers in the United-States. Their main Customers are mainly professional truck...
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...“Beyond this place” is a novel written by Scottish author Archibald Cronin. The book was written in 1953. This detective story is about a brave man called Paul Marthy. He wanted to get his father out of prison because he was jailed unfairly and was imprisoned for 15 years. Paul was a young man. He was getting a teacher’s education. He was a good student and a wonderful sportsman. He lived with his mother, Mrs Burgess, in Belfast. She was quite unsociable and reserved. The first five years of his life Paul had spent in the North of England. He had very good relations with his father, Rees; they loved to spend time together. Later his family moved to Wortley. When they lived there, his father died because of a railway accident. Soon after that he and his mother, Hannah, moved to Belfast. When Paul was about 20 years old, he learned that his father didn’t die. He was accused of murder and taken to prison. As he was told, Rees killed Mona Spurling, a beautiful young woman who worked as a shop girl. The murder took place in Eldon, a district near Wortley. The police had 3 witnesses who had seen the murderer. They were Edward Collins, a driver of a laundry van, Louisa Burt, an Edward’s cousin who also worked in a laundry, and Albert Prusty, a neighbour of Miss Spurling. The murderer left 3 clues against himself. The 1st one was a picture postcard. The 2nd was a half burnt note. The last one was a money bag made of human skin which was lying near her body. The motive of murder was...
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...Reviews Koichi Iwabuchi, Recentering Globalization: Popular Culture and Japanese Transnationalism. Durham and London: Duke University Press, 2002. 275 pp., including references and index. ISBN 0-8223-2891-7. In this book, Koichi Iwabuchi, a Cultural Studies scholar based in Japan, explores intellectual discourses, marketing strategies and audience consumption of Japanese popular culture in a transnational Asian context. In other words, he examines Japan's encounter with a 'modern' Asia by focusing on the diffusion of its commercialized popular culture. This has been made possible by the globalization of media, which itself encouraged an incipient expansion of a hitherto largely domestic-oriented Japanese media production system to other Asian markets. There have been two results from this expansion of mediated popular culture. In the first place, it brings into question the assumed hegemony of American mass culture (from Disney to McDonald's) and shows how, in East and Southeast Asia at least, Japanese contemporary culture is extremely significant – especially in the global cities of Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore and so on. Second, and more troubling so far as Iwabuchi is concerned, Japan's 'return to Asia' from the 1990s, when it began reasserting its Asian identity, contains echoes of World War II colonialism since Japanese tend to regard themselves as 'above' other Asian countries because of their superior technology and production capacity...
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...In the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio, a kid named Auggie gets sent to school for the first time by his parents. Auggie had never gone to school before because he had a deformed face, which he constantly needed surgery for, which also caused him to get sick a lot. Auggie’s parents made the correct decision of sending Auggie to Beecher Prep. Auggie learned to be independent, made friends, and learned to be way more confident since he went to school. One reason that I believed that Auggie’s parents made the correct decision of sending Auggie to Beecher Prep was that Auggie learned to be independent. Near the middle of the novel, Auggie was going on a trip away from home for the first time. Auggie never slept away from home, other than when he spent nights at the hospital. At first, Auggie wanted to take his favorite stuffed animal named Baboo on the trip with him so that sleeping away from home wouldn’t be so bad. Later, Auggie left Baboo at home for his mother. Another reason that I believed that Auggie’s parents made the correct decision of sending Auggie to Beecher Prep was that he made friends. Others may have fought against my claim by saying that Auggie’s parents didn’t make the right decision of sending Auggie to Beecher Prep because Auggie got bullied and teased while at school. I agreed that it sucked when Auggie got bullied, it was a negative impact of school for him, but he had good friends that stood by his side through all of it. For example, when Julian was talking...
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