...enjoys living life carelessly and does not find it necessary to have a man by her side, she has a masculine appearance and personal characteristics that are commonly found in men, such as dishonesty. According to Lois Tyson, the author of Critical Theory Today, "feminist criticism examines the ways in which literature (...) reinforces or undermines the economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women" (Tyson 83). In The Great Gatsby, while Fitzgerald represents several weaknesses of women through Daisy and Myrtle, he makes Jordan the illustration of Tyson's feminist theory. Nick Carraway, the narrator of The Great Gatsby, defines Jordan as "incurably dishonest" (Fitzgerald 64). Some of the events of the novel that demonstrate Jordan's dishonesty are the "incident" that occurs at her first golf tournament, the fact that she keeps information hidden from Daisy, Tom, Nick and Gatsby, even when she is trying to help them, and the fact that she uses bribery and coercion to fix erroneous attitudes, which are characteristics usually associated with men. The first impression Nick has about Jordan is of a woman who endures anything but being at a disadvantage, which is due to rumors he heard that "at her first big golf tournament (...) she had moved her ball from a bad lie in the semi-final round" (Fitzgerald 63). After that, "Nick catches her lying about having left a borrowed car out in the rain with its top...
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...Read the following articles from Unit 5, jotting down your first impressions of each article to use in the reflections. * Sleeping with Guns by Bruce Holbert * My Daughter Smokes by Alice Walker * A Drunken Ride, A Tragic Aftermath by Theresa Conroy and Christine M. Johnson * Young and Isolated by Jennifer M. Silva Sleeping With Guns By BRUCE HOLBERT THE summer before my sophomore year in high school, I moved into my father’s house. My father had remarried and the only unoccupied bedroom in his house was the gun room. Against one wall was a gun case he had built in high school, and beside it were two empty refrigerators stocked with rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. My bed’s headboard resided against the other wall and, above it, a resigned-looking, marble-eyed, five-point mule deer’s head with a fedora on its antler rack. The room had no windows, so the smell of gun oil filled my senses at least eight hours each day. It clung to my clothes like smoke, and like a smoker’s cigarettes, it became my smell. No one in my high school noticed. We all smelled like something: motorheads of motor oil, farm kids of wheat chaff and cow dung, athletes like footballs and grass, dopers like the other kind of grass. It did not appear to anyone — including me — that residing within my family’s weapons cache might affect my life. Together, my three brothers own at least a dozen weapons and have yet to harm anyone with them. Despite their guns (or, arguably, because...
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...sportsmanship most closely with Respect. Showing an opponent respect is something that I was always taught by my coaches growing up. I played baseball, football, and I wrestled. The sport where I feel sportsmanship was taught to me the most was football. I started off playing pee wee football when I was seven years old. My first coaches were a father and son who very much understood what sportsmanship meant. From day one, I was always taught to respect my opponents and for the most part I always did. When I didn’t I learned my lesson. One instance I can recall is when I was playing midget football (a step above pee wee) and I had a really strict coach. I was a running back and had got stopped on a 4th down play. After I got stopped I slammed the ball on the ground in frustration clearly showing disrespect of my opponents. I was subsequently punished by my coach for my bad sportsmanship and did not play the rest of that game, as well as the whole first half of our next game. This taught me a lot about how negative of a view bad sportsmanship gets. My coach was a stern coach who made us practice hard, he always wanted to win. He wanted to win with glory and respect in true sportsmanship...
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...Marketing Plan Discuss the company’s competitors and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Snow Ball World will face several established and notable competitors in St. Bernard Parish. The first, Sugar Shack, located in Meraux, is the most popular in the area. They are a walk up operation that is based on Judge Perez Parkway. Their biggest strength is name recognition. They are the first place everyone mentions when talking about snow balls. They also are very big with social media. They have a Facebook page with hundreds of followers on it. The third strength is the location. Located on Judge Perez Parkway, most of the people heading to the lower part of the parish pass this on the way back home in the evenings during the peak warm hours. As strong as they are, in my opinion, they have several glaring weaknesses. First is the product they use. The flavors they use are not from Southern Show (the premier flavor provider in the area), you can clearly tell in the taste. It is not that what they use tastes bad; it simply is not as good as Southern Snow flavors. Another weakness is that they have no listed hours; it is basically luck/chance to whether or not they are open. This erratic behavior could hurt them when it comes to people wanting service. Our location is a few hundred yards away; if they are closed we will gladly take and keep their customers. Another competitor is Sloan’s Snow Balls; they are located on Paris Road in Chalmette. One strength they have is also location. Located...
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...I observed Mrs. Holland”s 7th grade social studies class at Helen Tyson Middle School on Thursday October 29, 2015. The classroom had a great climate and was decorated with educational material. He had the desks set up in well, they were in organized rows but the front row was much too close to the front. They caused a problem when Mr. Holland was trying to talk to them and write on the board at the same time. Even though the desk set up was a little off, the dynamics in the classroom seemed great. He connected well with each student and was interested in what they had to say. He was a very fast paced and demanding teacher. He had the students do jumping jacks in the middle of class, toss a ball around when asking questions, and would randomly...
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...Abstract: This essay focuses on the feminist criticism and the gender roles in key characters of The Hunger Games trilogy. It evaluates the purpose of Suzanne Collins' use of breaking down gender roles and how that shapes the character outside that character's own gender. Themes of survival and humanity are explored and evaluated, putting a specific emphasis on how those themes correspond with gender roles. Both females and males are examined; first in the Hunger Games universe, and then applied to the twenty first century stereotypes of gender roles. All the novels in the trilogy— The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010)— as well as a criticism from Kristi Tyson, author of Modern Literary Theory of Sexes (2011). The essay explores the question of whether gender is a determining factor of what makes a strong character. Through the research and analysis of the pieces, the essay resolves that Collins actually by-passes gender roles, focusing more on a character's ability to adapt to both gender stereotypes in order to have a well rounded understanding of society. Genders are not the determining factor of a strong character, because gender roles do not matter in the long run of being a human being in general. Word Count: 212 On September 14, 2008, Suzanne Collins published her novel, The Hunger Games. The twisted story line of a barbaric showdown was an instant hit. Katniss Everdeen, the main protagonist of the series, became an idol— girls...
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...Cookies and Cream Cookies *1/2 cup butter *1/3 cup *1 tablespoon granulated sugar *1/3 cup brown sugar, packed * 1/2 teaspoon salt *1 teaspoon vanilla *1/4 teaspoon baking soda *1/2 teaspoon baking powder *1 large egg *1 1/2 cups flour *2 tablespoons milk *1 1/2 cups Oreos, chopped Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line with parchment. Beat together the butter, sugars, salt, vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined. Add the egg, beating until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl, and beat again until smooth. Add the flour, mixing it in completely. Stir in the milk, then carefully stir in the Oreos. Drop the cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. A cookie scoop works well here. Bake the cookies for 11 to 15 minutes, until they’re a light golden brown, and a bit darker around the edges. Remove from the oven, and cool right on the baking sheets. Lipsmacking Goodness Chicken Nuggets 12 ounces chicken breast 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon onion powder a packet of Ramen Noodle seasoning* 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon pepper **************************** 1 egg + 1 tabelspoon water 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut chicken into pieces about the size of peas. Do not use a processor- it will change the texture dramatically. Mix the chicken, cornstarch and seasonings together and form little...
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...Personality This is your characteristics and qualities that create your individual, unique personality. “The sum total of an individual’s characteristics which make him/her unique” – Hollander 1971 Trait Theory This is believed to be your personality is inherited and is in your parental genes, you are born with a set of characteristics. Your personality is similar to your parents/siblings’ personalities for this reason. Behaviour is natural, steady and permanent and will not change due to environmental factors. An example of this would be the Williams sisters in tennis, who are both world-class tennis players. Trait theorists would say that these genes were inherited as they were successful from a young age; meaning they were born with their personality, which caused them to be successful. However, trait views are too general and simplistic and that personality alone cannot predict success in a sporting environment and has no consideration of environmental effect. It can also predict behaviour in a limited manner but traits cannot predict how an individual will behave in a particular situation. Eysenck Personality Types There are 4 types of personality that Eysenck explained; Stable, Neurotic, Introvert and Extrovert. Stable This is a predictable, steady-going personality type, which are generally mood predictable and they are relatively calm; an example of this would be Djokovic, the tennis player. He is calm and collected whilst playing tennis and is relatively predictable...
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...reader and how our emotions and state of mind directly reflect on how we interpret works of literature. In transactional reader response theory, presented by both Louise Rosenblatt and Wolfgang Iser, I will be using the text of “Araby” as my blueprint to guide me to my conclusions and how I interpret the text. According to Iser the text provides readers with two kinds of meanings determinate and indeterminate: “Determinate meaning refers to what might be called the facts of the text, certain events in the plot or physical descriptions clearly provided by the words on the page. In indeterminate meaning or indeterminacy, refers to “gaps” in the text – such as actions that are not clearly explained or seem to have multiple explanations…” (Tyson 174) By using both indeterminate and determinate meanings within the blueprint of “Araby” I will construct and describe the reading process I undertake. In the beginning of the blueprint we are introduced to the narrator’s surroundings in which he lives. He describes the street he lives on as isolated and goes on to include telling of the previous owner of the house being a deceased priest. The surroundings of the narrator and the way he describes them tells me that he doesn’t care for where he lives but does not leave me guessing at a deeper meaning therefore I considered these determinate in meaning. The priest however did leave me wondering as to why the narrator would bring up the mention of the deceased priest who previously owned...
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...Pay for Play Short Paper Timothy McGee Southern New Hampshire University January 10, 2015 There are many ways one could answer the age old question should college athletes be paid. The bigger question should be why are student athletes not being paid. I stand firm on the issue that student athlete's should be compensated for the work they put in for the University. I am a former student athlete and I feel strong about the situation because I have seen thing behind the curtain that the normal American public does not see. If people really knew what it was like to be in the shoes of a student athlete they would probably choose to go to school without sport. The lifestyle of a student athlete is demanding. Do to NCAA rules student athletes are unable to work during the school year due to compromising tactics like receive an increased amount of money because you play for a respected program. Many athletes have lost money from being taken advantage of by agents, coaches, and lenders all looking to cash out when the athlete play professionally. There are many rules to keep student athletes in a system where they basically have no control over there future. For example if a student athlete wanted to transfer to a different college they would have to sit out one academic semester no matter the circumstance. If a student athlete wants to transfer the coach can keep them from going to certain programs. Some coaches have the right to even protect players while there still...
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...Company Address: 3500 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States Phone: 630-598-6000 Fax: 630-598-8482 Website: http://www.saralee.com CEO/President: Brenda Barnes Founding Year: 1939 Product line Breath: Sara Lee Corporation’s product line mainly consists of food, beverage and household products. ▪ Food & beverage (SLFB) division include Ball Park franks, Dean Sausage, Hillshire Farm deli meats, Sara Lee Breads & bakery products, Sara Lee frozen desserts and Senseo single serving coffeemakers and coffee pods. ▪ Household & body care products include Ambi pure air fresheners, Kiwi shoe care products & Sanex personal care products. Sara Lee also provides Foodservice to their customers. Branches: Sara Lee operates more than 40 countries such as USA, Australia, Newzeland, Netherlands, Philippines & etc. Key competitor: Hostess Brands, Inc; Kraft Foods Inc. (kft); Tyson Foods, Inc. (tsn) Mission: To simply delight you……everyday. Vision: To be the first choice of consumers and customers around the world by bringing together innovative ideas, continuous improvement and people who make things happen. Objective of the company: |Financial Objective |Strategic Objective | |To grow sales by 2 to 4 percent annually. ...
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...1. Introduction: Leitax is a large digital camera manufacturer and it was the seventh largest player in the field of digital camera business in 2004. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennesse, U.S.A and made a revenue of $423 million in 2002. Leitax was a subsidiary of Newplex, a $22 Billion print, imaging and a consumer electronics company. Leitax was started owing to the large boom period witnessed in the digital camera market in the early 2000’s. It was to become a company that focused on manufacturing and selling of digital cameras in the different geographical regions of the U.S and in the world namely Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Asia Pacific Region (APAC). Leitax was able to sell its cameras through retailers such as Best Buy, CompUSA and Circuit City in U.S.A , Carrefour in Latin America and other retailers in Europe and Asia. In addition to the respected Directors already employed, Leitax further employed Sales Directors to control operations in the Latin American and Canadian regions. Leitax maintained Distribution Centres (DC’s) in Little Rock & Arkansas in the U.S, Amsterdam-Holland in Europe and Hong Kong- China. Manufacturing was undertaken in the plants located in Mexico, Chile and China and then were shipped to the DC’s for resale to the retailers. Leitax on an average had produced and maintained eight camera models in its product portfolio that offered optical zoom, megapixel resolution and internal memory. These cameras were able to the...
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...then uses Muhammed Ali to describe that feeling and he states it is, “The nearest thing to death.” (Oates 2) She also used Ali along with other boxers; those who were African-American to support her claim that race plays a role in this sport. In paragraph nine, she asked the question: “Is there a moral distinction between the spectacle of black slaves in the Old South being forced by their white owners to fight, for purposes of gambling, and the spectacle of contemporary blacks fighting for multimillion-dollar paydays, for TV coverage from Las Vegas to Atlantic City?” (Oates 4). Although boxing is a way for many of these kids to get away from selling drugs and ending up in a jail, Oates left that question up to the boxers to answer. Mike Tyson, another famous boxer, is one of those lucky individuals that boxing became an alternative route to success. And to answer that question, yes, there is a difference because these contemporary blacks fighting are doing it to make a living and to make history in which they have. Using famous boxers along with biographies of Ali gives Oates a lot of credibility because it is obvious some in depth research has been done. Oates style of writing is unique in a way of the metaphors used to compare boxing. The most outstanding metaphor is in paragraph five when she compares boxing to be a ““vicious exploitation of maleness” (Oates 3) as on prostitution and pornography may be said to be a vicious exploitation of femaleness.” In other words, she...
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...Table of Content Executive Summary 5 Situation Analysis 6 Company 6 Organizational Structure 6 Corporate Goals 12 Internal SWOT Analysis 12 External SWOT Analysis 13 Internal Processes and Capabilities 14 Industry Financial Structure 14 Customers and Current Situation 15 Value Proposition 15 Current Core Target Market 15 Change in behavior, attitudes or buying trends 16 What are they purchasing from our company? 19 Why are the customers buying our products/services? 19 What differentiates our products/services 20 External Environment 21 Industry 21 Economic 22 Technical 22 Societal 23 Legal 23 Competitors 24 Nestle 24 Pepsi 26 Tyson Foods Inc 28 Kewpie 30 Financial Ratio Analysis 31 Growth Strategy 34 Our new Idea 34 Goals & Objectives 34 Description of Growth Strategy 35 Market Selection 37 Segmentation 37 Targeted Customer Segments 38 Positioning 38 Product 39 Goals 39 Product Description 39 Processes 40 Outsourcing 42 Life Cycle Stage 43 Services 43 Place 43 Goals 43 Distribution Plan 44 Channel Responsibilities 45 Supply Chain System 46 Promotion 48 Goals 48 Promotional Blend 49 Web Based Promotion 49 Social Media Promotion 50 Billboard Promotion 50 Promotional Budget 51 Price 51 Value Proposition & Customer price sensitivity 51 Pricing Strategy 52 Breakeven Analysis 53 Expected Financial Analysis 54 Internal/Sustainable...
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...Sydney, 28th of April of 2011. Implement International Relationship Strategies Prof.: Marcus Bear Beef Market – Brazil x US . Juliano Goulart Cezar jgcezar@hotmail.com Summary: Title Page 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 2. WORLD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 3.1. Overview of Global Market ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 3.2. Mundial Herd, a brief report ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Table 1: World - cattle, major countries (million head) ………………………………………………………… 4 Table 2: Global Beef Production (thousand ton) …………………………………………………………………. 4 3.3. Export world beef and veal consumption and leading exporters. ………………………………… 5 Table 3: World - Exports of beef and veal, main countries (Thousand tones carcass equivalent) …………………………………………………………………………………… 5 3. BRAZIL ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 3.1. Cultural Facts – Brazil and the tradition od eating beef …………………………………………………5 3.2. Emerging Global Role …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 3.3. Foreign and Trade Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 3.4. Brazilian Beef Market …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Table 4: Data on the Brazilian Beef Market …………………………………………………………………………. 6 3.5. Brazilian Beef System …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 3.6.1. Subsystem for Support ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 ...
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