...RP #6 After Apple-Picking Robert Frost’s “After Apple Picking”, is a rather complex poem where motifs or sleep and death are used to characterize the speaker. The speaker of this poem is an old man, who has picked apples for a large portion of his life. He is exhausted due to the manual labor is life has contained, and he identifies death with sleep, as he begins to get ready for death. In the first two lines of the poem, a religious overtone is presented, “My long two-pointed ladder’s sticking through a tree, toward heaven still” (1-2). This may make the reader think of the biblical story of Jacob’s ladder, in which he dreams on a ladder that the angels climb up to heaven. This shows how the speaker is ready for death, and ready for the afterlife. Later on in the poem we learn of the setting of the poem as the speaker tells us, “Essence of winter sleep is on the night, the scent of apples: I am drowsing off” (7-8). It is nighttime, and the speaker is very tired, as he begins to drowse off into the night. Either it is winter, or winter is approaching, which would lead to the end of apple picking season. Through the next few lines he describes how he is looking at his apple trees through a piece of ice, saying, “looking through a pane of glass, I skimmed this morning for the drinking trough, and held against the world of hoary grass. It melted, and I let if fall and break” (10-13). He is using ice to show how winter is changing the way he perceives things, and how winter...
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...Life After Apple Picking Like a lot of poetry Robert Frost's “After Apple Picking” does not come to a straightforward conclusion at the end of its literary journey, however, much can be said about the change in meaning within the poem from beginning to conclusion. At first glance, “After Apple Picking” seems like a straightforward poem about a person finishing their days work of picking apples. I intend to show that this is not the case at all and that Frost's poem progressively shifts throughout its entirety from a simple poem about apple picking to a literary piece about mortality. This journey will consist of four sections an introduction, a reflection, a realization and finally end with the acceptance of death. As stated above the first six lines showcase a very simple situation about a person completing their apple picking for the day. This simple situation that Frost outlines for the reader is the introduction to the poems overall journey. The introduction, outlines the central focus of the poem, which is apple picking and most importantly provides the reader with a sense of what is to come. There are in fact many hints that provide the reader with more insight into this sense of what is to come. The first line of the poem provides the reader with a picture of a ladder resting against a tree but it is not until the second line when that ladder is paired with the mention of heaven that the image of death is revealed. These images are revealed...
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...Feeling of Death Robert Frost’s poem, “After Apple Picking,” published in Frost’s second collection of poems in 1915, describes the end of a long day of apple picking. The speaker begins by saying that his ladder is still pointing toward heaven, which conveys a sense of the afterlife. He goes on to describe one barrel of apples that was not filled, which could be a metaphor describing his fulfillment in life. When he is done apple picking, the speaker describes the change from fall to winter. He describes his feeling of sleepiness that is associated with the winter. This seasonal change and the deep sleep that the speaker is about to enter may represent the transition from life to death. In the beginning of the poem, the speaker is giving up on apple picking, but there is definitely a sense that this has a larger meaning: And there’s a barrel that I didn’t fill Beside it, and there may be two or three Apples I didn’t pick upon some bough. But I am done with apple picking now. Essence of the winter sleep is on the night. (lines 3-7) Before this quotation, the speaker notices that his ladder is pointed toward heaven. After he notices that, he expresses that he is giving up on apple picking. In this passage, the speaker conveys a feeling that he wishes he had picked more apples. He has to give up because of the impending winter sleep. The entire passage might be about giving up on life. The barrel he did not fill and the few apples he did not pick may represent some things...
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...Human Nature Nature in itself is like its own author it creates symbols naturally and can also set moods. Robert Frost’s After Apple Picking is about how it is human nature to take a break. Frost’s Mending Wall is about how it is normal for us humans to be guarded. These poems are similar in that they both use symbols and nature to reveal the speaker’s feelings of regret and security however; they are different in that their overall messages are not the same. Frost’s feelings of regret and security are conveyed through symbols and nature in both of these poems. In After Apple Picking Frost talks about his regrets as apples such as the “barrel that [he] didn’t fill” (After Apple Picking 3) which means that he didn’t finish doing something. He also said that that there were “apples [he] didn’t pick up” (5) which were opportunities not taken advantage of. When frost says he is “done with apple-picking (6) it shows that he is done with working or what he is doing because his regrets keep coming back to him. A way that nature shows his feelings are how this poem takes place at the end of apple picking which is end of fall beginning of winter. In winter animals hibernate and take long rests which frost is contemplating or if he is “just [feeling] some human sleep” (42) coming on. This means that he wants his feelings of regret to go away but wondering if it is humanly normal to do so. In Mending Wall the wall itself symbolizes security. When Frost says that he and his neighbor...
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...The man has not been able to pick all the apples; however he is very tired. In this poem, Frost talks about a man that has been picking apples all day on a ladder. The man has not been able to pick all the apples; however he is very tired. He starts to envision what happen earlier that morning. The fellow picks up a sheet of ice from a drinking trough that has a heap of grass in it. It appeared to the man the world was melting as he was looking, so he dropped the ice. This could be a sign the man is falling asleep or not. He wonders how he will dream about the apples and knowing he has to pick the apple because they cannot fall to the ground. The apples that fall are considered worthless and must be thrown into a pile to make apple cider. Owens said, “The word just, which comes at the end of Robert Frost’s poem “After Apple Picking,” creates an intriguing ambiguity that has been variously interpreted, but may be said to suggest a tone of final contrast between nature and man.” The man is afraid these thoughts will haunt his sleep. He is concerned if he goes into a deep sleep like the hibernation of a woodchuck, or just a conventional “human” sleep. This poem is an example...
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...This was an understatement because they are getting so close to getting robots out in the fields to pick up the lack of workers. In California there are apple farms that use a machine that uses a vacuum system to suck the fruit off the tree. In the article, What this apple-picking robot means for the future of farm workers by Andrew Wagner talks about this robot that is out in the field being tested out to see if it can pick apples without damaging them. Wagner states, “The robot’s got to be able to identify an apple, and the after that, tell if it’s ripe, It takes a lot of specialized sensors and cameras to do that, and then they have to be able to pick the fruit without damaging it.” Wagner is explaining that they are looking at all the things that humans look at when picking apples they need to get them without hurting them but also know when there rip. They are looking at the things closely to get this robot going on its...
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...Concerning when a consumer is picking out a mobile device there are many choice out there that can be confusing for the average consumer to make the right choice. The first thing most consumers will do is try to decide between the two top mobile operating systems that will run on the device they have picked out.When choosing the right mobile operating system such as android or IOS the consumer should consider the updates, user control and the device itself. When putting all of these factors into account anyone can pick the right OS that will fit that particular consumers needs. Once the consumer is ready to start the process of deciding the first thing that should look at the operating system is ran on.The hardware or device is the most important factor that the consumer sees when they look for a device the size weight and other specifications when it comes to IOS Apple is the only one to make a device with that operating system the devices are straight across the board depending on the type of device such as a tablet or a phone.Apples currant phone line up will all have the same specifications with the only thing to chose from is the color and the amount of space for music and apps. this make the choice very straightforward to pick a device on the other hand does not allow for as many options as a android user will get.As the same for its updates with android being on a multitude of devices there can be a few more choices for some one to pick the one they like. with the...
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...become a household name. The iPod has definitely progressed over the last few years and changed how people listen to music. Apple has been using a limited-line strategy for their product. They make only music/video players and there are only a few variations between them, such as size, capacity, and touch screens. There are several portable media players (PMP) on the market today, but Apple claims to have the best quality ones out there. The iPod was introduced in late 2001 and they were fairly expensive starting at $399 which held 5GB of music. At that time it was unheard of to be able to take that much music with you while you walk or exercise. The problem was that the iPod only worked with Apple’s Mac computers and most people had PCs, so they were missing a huge market by making them only compatible with their platform. In July 2002 they finally released an iPod that was compatible with PCs, but the cheapest one was still $300. Sales were picking up a little more, but they were not jumping off the shelves like Apple expected. By April 2003 Apple had doubled the capacity of their iPod with the new “third generation” and continued to offer them at the same price. Apple started seeing an increase in sales and by June they sold their 1 millionth unit. They now have passed the introduction stage and are heading strong into the growth stage. Within six months Apple had reached the two million mark and seemed to keep going strong. They have been able to offer a more reasonable iPod...
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...out numerous challenges for the managers as they would move to various countries on terms of work and should be feasible to adopt the new culture and policies of the same firm. Globalization of human capital also focuses on the mobility of the talent beyond a specific company. Example: People aim to work in reputed companies like Google, Microsoft etc. Globalization is helping in picking the right talent from various countries and giving the opportunities. Yes, globalization is inevitable as companies always aim in expanding their business with various intentions. This leads to constant work trips made by the qualified employees to different countries. How does this case illustrate the threats and opportunities facing global companies in developing their strategies? The threat facing Apple in the case study gave an adverse image after the inquiry by President Obama regarding the jobs offshored. This gave a kind of perception to people that, this company is into greed and did not care about the customers in their country, an issue which every global company would face. The opportunity for Apple is low cost, more profit. This company is able to...
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...desk assistant, restocker, cart attendant, sorter, garden specialist, customer service assistant, checkin & checkout assistant, and receiver. The welcome desk assistant welcomes customers as they enter, answers any questions about basic services, checks in the customers, schedules appointments, and answers phone calls. Restocker makes sure to keep the market full and organized. Cart attendant helps customers get their groceries to their cars and does some cleaning. Sorter volunteers go through the donations of produce, dry goods, and baked goods. Garden specialist helps keep the onsite or some offsite gardens running and healthy. Customer service assistants work with customers about any questions they may have about the food while they are picking out food. Checkin & checkout assistants call customers to the grocery section by appointment time and keep everything in the market running smoothly. Receivers are responsible for loading and unloading donations from trucks that come...
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...Commercial Analysis Extra Gum Commercial: The Story of Sarah and Juan Extra Gum released a commercial to touch the hearts of potential gum costumers. It is set up in the style of a music video to a touching love song. The video starts in a High School where are girl and guy, Sarah and Juan; meet eyes for the first time. Then Sarah offers Juan some Extra gum. The video then fast-forwards to Sarah and Juan after a date in a car and they have their first kiss. This kiss is also followed with Sarah offering Juan some gum. Then the montage quickly shows Sarah and Juan together in fall, winter, and even at Prom, after each Sarah continues to offer some Extra gum to Juan. Then as Sarah and Juan age, Extra gum seems to be a part of their life. Sarah offers Juan gum after their first fight and as she leaves to move away from him. Then as the montage emphasizes their love story and the distance now between them, it shows us something new. Now we see that Juan is drawing or writing on the Extra gum wrappers that Sarah gives him. Then when Juan visits Sarah in the city, Sarah is going to meet him. Sarah walks into a art gallery to find dozens of gum wrappers with pictures of each of the big moments in their relationship drawn on them. It appears that each time she offered him some gum, like the way they met, Juan would draw that moment on the gum wrapper and keep it. As Sarah is getting touched by the sediment, she comes upon a drawing of Juan proposing to her. In her surprise she turns...
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...Device for Your Needs Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware: ITCO103 - 1401A – 01 IP 1 Best Device for Your Needs Many people are updating their smartphones, laptops and desktops. There are so many options to choose from brand, size and performance. This paper will discuss and compare some of today’s best bargain laptops and computers that will also offer some of today’s most updated software and features. I will also discuss two of the most popular smartphones comparing and contrasting each devices features. While shopping on the internet for the best computer system I had hundreds of choices. I decided to narrow my choices down by picking a device that had all the features I needed in a computer system, but had a reasonable price tag for a full time worker and a part time student budget. The best option for me is the Dell Inspiron 660, and the Canon PIXMA MG2220 all-n-one printer it has all the features and needs that I would need in a personal home desktop system. The price point for this desktop is around $529.00. This device can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Hhgreeg making it accessible to most for in store purchase. This desktop is also available for purchase online as well from the dell website directly for the price listed above. The system software consists of OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition. The system setup specs consist...
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...notice of this assignment late in the day and not with much time to put five minutes of thought into it before entering into a two and a half hour Business calculus lecture, which was a complete strain on the neural pathways. I left tired and a little confused but with intent – I was going to find my fruit specimen and I got a little excited. I jumped into my truck and after picking up a burrito for dinner, I headed straight for home. Auto-pilot had kicked in, with tiredness and food on the mind there was only one destination, luckily a sign from the heavens appeared. A giant, glowing, red Vons supermarket sign, that awoke me from my transient state. A total blessing, as I would have been completely fruitless otherwise. Entering the store, I thought about the type of fruit I wanted to peruse for this essay. I was thinking something tropical, exotic, different and exciting. I was feeling intense inspiration from the fruit I was inventing, when I happened to pass an apple stand. Completely different from the extravagance held in my mind’s eye and you might be thinking “how obvious and boring”. However, one apple stood out. Its color patterns intrigued me, almost hypnotizing in its appearance and I knew instantly it was the one. Arriving home, I dropped my bags by my bed and ran through a quick mental list of the best places to do this intense study of the object and I. The ideal spot needed to be quiet and free from distractions. My bedroom was just too comfortable. The Library...
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...08 Fall 08 Fall Apple iPad Mini Review Apple it's been a huge part of my life since the beginning of high school. Sometimes I say to people "Apple is my religion". The iPad Mini has a great feel and superb speed. The crystal clear screen can entertain for hours. It also has the advanced A5 chip. The iPad Mini comes preloaded with the great iOS 6. The materials used to make the iPad Mini are perfect and don't feel cheap like other tablets. I just couldn't wait to get my hands on it. The recently released iPad Mini exceeds my expectation based on the convenience, simplicity, and amusement. The iPad was always my favorite thing I owned since it came out a few years ago. I was skeptic about the iPad size though. I always thought it was a little to big, so when I heard about the iPad Mini I knew it was going to be perfect. I ordered my iPad Mini from the Apple Store at Ross Park. I ended up picking black slate since before having a white iPad. The customer service at the Apple Store was great and I had my iPad Mini in no time. After opening the iPad Mini the feel of it was great. It fit perfectly in your hands while typing or reading a book. I was expecting it to be a little lighter in weight but it is still comfortable holding with one hand. The size of the Mini is just over a quarter-inch thin! It also has a 7.9‑inch LED-backlit Multi‑Touch display. The size of the screen is just perfect for watching...
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...processor? Does it have Bluetooth? Is the hard drive big enough to hold all their music and pictures? Is the screen large enough to watch videos and movies? Is it Wi-Fi or internet capable? These are just a few of the decisions needed by the consumer when it comes to hardware. Other factors are more personal. Deciding what the computer is used for and when they are used? What software will be on the computer? What operating system is on the computer; Windows 8, Chrome, Linux or OSX? What color is it? Finally, what price range is the consumer looking for? All these factors make searching for and buying a computer so difficult. The Apple website definitely simplifies the buying process. When the website is open to the computer selection page, there are little pictures of each type of computer so you can start by picking the form factor you want. After selecting the form factor you are taking to a list of everything available for that particular computer. The consumer is able to click any feature item for the computer and get a full explanation on that item and how it works. You can select different options for each component and software to customize the computer to your specific needs. As you are adjusting the components it automatically adjust the price so you know immediately how much the system is going to cost. It is literally th one stop shopping center for computers and absolutely...
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