...proletariat.” (Marx 204) If there is a movie that represents exactly what Karl Marx said about society being split into two very drastic classes, it is The Hunger Games. Besides being one of the most popular trilogies of our time right now, The Hunger Games, represents a strict division of social classes and how after years of repression, the working class finally decides to come together and unite against the owners of the means of production. Karl Marx explains the clear difference between the bourgeoisie and the proletariats. The bourgeoisie are the ones who own the means of production and the proletariats are the ones who worked and did all the manual labor and whose hard work would only end up benefitting the bourgeoisie. In The Hunger Games, we see Marx’s representation of the bourgeoisie being the rulers of the two social classes, just like the people of the Capitol were, and the people in the districts were the proletariats. In The Hunger Games, the concept of family and unity is present to us because we see it through Katniss, Primrose, and her mother and as well as other families in the districts. There seems to be, however, no unity between all the districts. The only form of communication between them and the Capitol was for the exchange of goods and services. Likewise, the proletariats had no communication or business with the bourgeoisie other than anything having to do with the waged work they performed for them. Another major point that Karl Marx made...
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...The media is use the primary means of mass communication regarded collectively. At best they are means to figure out the errors of society and the government. At their worst, they are tools used to dumb down society. George Orwell novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games present an iconic vision of a dystopian future, where the media has an unprecedented amount of control of the masses. Those who control the media, controlled what the citizens know about history and current events. In George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-four, the media was seen as a tool of oppressor, spreading the propaganda necessary to keep the totalitarian state alive and the party in power. The media worked by withholding information from its citizens....
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...Ethical Decision: A Comparison between two Movies The realities and practicalities of the world present steady suggestions that run through different movies with respect to ethical decisions. Just as business concentrates on efficient ethical decisions models to strike a balance between making profits, satisfying customers, and achieving stakeholder’s needs, movie directors continue to identify the right combinations of ethical decisions that main characters have to follow through their actions and scripts to foster ethical conduct. Ethical decisions made have causes and effects, consequences, framed in context of how a movie with different scripts can achieve its highest-priority themes and guarantee positive ratings. A 2012 film, The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross and 2014 film, Divergent, directed by Neil Burger presents two ideal films focusing on the ethical decisions made by the main characters. This essay aims at identifying the causes and effects of ethical decisions made by the main characters, the impacts of these decisions, how these decisions affect the society. The movie, Divergent, revolves around a society with five different factions: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and the Erudite. Members of ultramodern dystopian Chicago join any of the five groups based on their fondness but are, at first, given a proposition by an aptitude test. The group that controls the government, Abnegation, has brought up Beatrice Prior, the main character. Andrew, Prior’s...
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...An Exposé of Control in The Hunger Games & V for Vendetta ‘Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem’. Bill Clinton’s quote clearly articulates how Government seems to be the problem in society but fails to produce his rationale. Therefore his statement is ambiguous and is open to different thoughts and interpretation. Accordingly, a Government could be problematic due to a lack of justice and democracy within the system; which in turn creates a fascist and totalitarian-type rule whose fundamental belief surrounds the idea of ‘control’. This form of Government is evident within the novel ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins and the comic ‘V for Vendetta’ by Alan Moore. ‘The Hunger Games’ exposes the detriment of a corrupted, twisted, totalitarian Government controlling a deteriorated society. It is set in post-America with the ominous, terrifying Capitol reigning from the center, ruling 12 districts around it. Similarly ‘V for Vendetta’ is set in London in a world altered by the damages of war, famine and disease hence birthing a fascist, tyrannical Government inspiring fear and control over its citizens by any means possible. It is arguable that both ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘V for Vendetta’ serve as exposé’s of their respective fascist and totalitarian Governments exerting different aspects of control over their societies. Within the ‘Hunger Games’, the all-powerful Capitol rules the society. They possess a large majority of the country’s wealth...
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...DOTA (Defence of the Ancient), DOTA 2, LOL (League of Legends) and other offline and online games are some of the most played computer games in the Philippines according from the website http://gamesinasia.com. Many people including students are playing this game for enjoyment, for fun and to forget their problems even just for an hour. But some students are not just playing it but they are now living with this computer games. Some students feel that their days are not complete if they cannot play this game for just a day. Some students cancel some of their important activities so that they can play this computer games. And because of their addiction in this computer games some students fail in their studies because of not studying before the exam because instead of reviewing they are playing computer games. Some students fail also because of attending classes instead they choose to skip classes so that they can play computer games. Because of their addiction in this computer games they don’t know the consequences that can happen and also because of this addiction many parents now are concerned about the future of their children because of computer addiction. So because of this rising problems of the concerned parents to their children I choose the topic computer addiction so that it can help the problems of the concerned parents to their children. It can help the concerned parents and the students by knowing the causes of this computer addiction so that it can be prevented. It...
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...ANS divides to Sympathetic Nervous System which controls body’s responses to emergencies and Parasympathetic Nervous System which in contrast to sympathetic - calms the body functions down. Without ANS body would not be in control to maintain a change in: eye’s iris - its dilating and constricting, bladder - detrusor muscle - its relaxing and contracting, rectum - muscle wall - its contracting and relaxing (surgical-tutor.org.uk, 2013). Endocrine system The endocrine system is essential in communication functions in the body by secreting hormones (produced in glands) which are transported in the bloodstream to particular areas within the body. The endocrine system is extremely important in processes such as growth and development, homeostasis, metabolism, reproduction, response to stress and/or injury (Inner Body, 1999-2014). Using at least two examples, explain how each system interacts with the other two and how these interactions affect the behaviour of an...
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...Computer Games and It’s Effect to CBA Students of UM A Research Paper Presented to Prof: Edwin Nebria English 201, 12:30 – 1:30 Jason P. Lao Cristina Aquino Jobelle Solatorio Ebenezer Canque June Niel Acebedo March, 2013 Acknowledgement We would like to express our gratitude to all people who shared their time and resources for the completion of this study. Without their blessings, this paper would not be realized. Special thanks are bestowed to our parents, for their unconditional love, patience, financial and moral support extended in this endeavor. Likewise, we are equally grateful to our teacher, Prof: Edwin Nebria for his expertise and guidance in the making of this Research paper. We are also thankful to our friends, Dave Geverola, Mark Sieras and Paolo Serra for lending their laptop and helping us in encoding and editing of the final copy. Above all to God, our savior for the countless blessings and strength given to us to continue doing this until its completion. The Researchers Jason P. Lao Cristina Aquino Jobelle Solatorio Ebenezer Canque June Niel Acebedo Introduction In the worldwide scenario nowadays, technology develops very fast, which means the phenomenon of Electronic devices has started. According to Joshua Gardener, the issue of the effect of video game violence on young people came into the national spotlight in 2011 when a California...
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...Throughout the span of the Hunger Games trilogy, the morals and ethics of its characters are always under debate. Some argue that the actions partaken by their favorite characters are in self-defense and for the greater good of humanity, while others say that innocent District and Capitol citizens are treated as if they were disposable. One such character whose morals are less than ideal is Plutarch Heavensbee, President Coin’s right-hand man and the leader of communications for District 13. He is described as a man of vast intelligence, but his motives and ambitions are questionable at best. His view of the Hunger Games and the war is almost akin to a game of chess, where tributes and rebels are the pawns in his scheme to take down the “king”, President Snow. This moral ambiguity leads one to believe that Plutarch is an unethical character, no matter what his intentions are. In the beginning, Plutarch is portrayed as one of the masterminds of the rebellion. He displays his ties to the rebellion through a pocket watch with the mockingjay symbol, although Katniss does not realize the implications of his actions until much later. He is the Head Gamemaster of the third Quarter Quell, and works undercover for District 13 while feigning allegiance to the Capitol. During his time in the headquarters, he oversees the deaths of many tributes,...
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...Simmons, A.M. (2012). Class on fire: Using the Hunger Games trilogy to encourage social action. The Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 56(1), 22-34. Abstract This article explores ways to utilize students’ interest in fantasy literature to support critical literacy. Focusing on Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series (2008, 2009, 2010), the author addresses how elements of the trilogy relate to violent acts in our world, helping student understand that violence and brutality toward children is not fiction, but very real, and that they can play a role in its abolishment, just like Katniss, through social action projects. Issues such as hunger, forced labor, child soldiers, and the sex trade that appear in both the fictional series and our world are discussed, encouraging students to assess their world and advocate for change. Examples of social action projects that utilize multiple literacies are suggested as a way to inspire students take action in the community and to stand up to injustice and brutality in hopes of creating a better world and a better human race. Using popular literature to pique student interest, this article explores how to incorporate the books in the Hunger Games series into the ELA classroom to support literacy and critical goals. Class on Fire: Using the Hunger Games Trilogy to Encourage Social Action Introduction The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, comprising The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010)...
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...Millennials: Complications of a Rigged System “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor” (The Hunger Games, 2012). Hello there! Why are we here today? To discuss the opposition us millennials face in the modern age. Each and every one of us are pitted against each other, in what can only be described as, some madman's sick version of The Hunger Games! Just when you think you've got the job,"whack", you get the axe instead! The middle class has effectively been phased out, meaning 98% of us are poverty stricken, while the upper 2% sit back and reap all the benefits. More and more often, it seems that there isn't enough work to go around for us millennials. Our daily struggle centers around balancing an ever increasing amount...
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...them, they can also learn them in English. As a teacher the teacher can write down a new proverb every day on the board and start the lesson with elaborating on this, for example: “A man’s home is is castle”. The way the teacher can elaborate on this is by putting this proverb in context, asking the pupils what this proverb may be in Dutch (Eigen haard is goud waard), and asking pupils to give an example by using it. www.freerice.com This website is a non-profit website that supports the United Nations World Food Programme. The website has 2 goals: to provide education for everyone for free and to end world hunger by providing free rice to hungry people. The way this works is that people go on this website, they get a game in which they get a word and 4 meanings of the word, 1 of them is correct, if they get it correct they donate a few grams of rice to help end world hunger. This website especially appealed to...
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...neighborhood, California. It has served as the home of the San Francisco Giants since 2000. San Francisco Giants is the San Francisco’s Major League Baseball franchise. The park was originally knowns as Pacific Bell Park which later became referred to as SBC Park in 2003 after it was purchased by the SBC Communications. In 2006, the park was christened AT&T Park after SBC merged with AT&T. It is constructed along the San Francisco Bay. The park has a capacity of 42,000-seat. The park’s groundbreaking began on December 11, 1997, in the industrial waterfront area of San Francisco. Its cost was three hundred and fifty seven million dollars to build....
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...INTRODUCTION Video games have come a long way since today's adults sat down at a computer to play Pong or Donkey Kong. The newest-generation gaming consoles are as powerful as personal computers, and can accomplish many of the same things. And today's games are increasingly realistic and technologically advanced. Social networking has even made its way into the video game industry with online gaming. These virtual worlds can be complicated and perplexing to parents, which is why it's important for you to understand what your child is playing and when to get worried. Did You Know? * In 2009, over 11 million people played World of Warcraft, an online, subscription fee-based multiplayer game. * According to one study, nearly 1 in 10 young gamers displayed behavior patterns similar to addiction.1 * The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 8- to 18-year-olds are exposed to an average of 10 hours and 45 minutes of media each day. Whether your child is an avid gamer or rarely picks up a controller, it's important to understand the world of video games--especially in the age of online gaming--so you can make your child's experience with games both a positive and a beneficial one. ————— 1. Douglas Gentile, “Pathological Video Game Use among Youth 8 to 18: A National Study,” CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the study The youth of today no longer seem to spend their leisure activities like in the olden days; outdoor games or playing with toys, instead...
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...important primary goal of nursing is to facilitate the development of trust and to build upon a therapeutic relationship between the patient and members of the health care team. Demonstrating the skill(s) of effective communication is key. Assessment of a patient’s ability to communicate includes gathering information about the ‘contextual factors’ that influence communication itself. A context includes all the factors that influence the nature of communication and interpersonal relationships. This includes the patient’s internal factors and characteristics (psychophysiological) the nature of the relationship (relational) and the situation prompting communication (situational). Psychophysiological context refers to the patient’s internal factors and characteristics. First, monitoring some of the even basic physiological status such as pain, hunger and weakness. Second, paying attention to one’s emotional status and treating/preventing conflicts with anxiety, anger, hopelessness and even euphoria. Last but not the least, the growth & development status of the patient; simply not only looking only age but to the developmental tasks as well, perceptions/personality and the patient’s self-concept and self-esteem all play a vital role in communication itself. Relational context refers to the nature of the relationship between the participants. Is the relationship social, helping or working? As a nurse, I must pay close attention and factor in all three...
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...work forces. I aspire to become an accountant or psychologist in the future after graduation, however I would like to have a current job to gain experience. My school years have encouraged me to aspire high and achieve the best that I can and never give up. The school has helped me to enhance my cooperation and communication skills and the ability to learn new strategies. I am a hard working, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have experience of dealing with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. I am a quick learner with the ability to think laterally, problem-solve and multi-tasking. i have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. I also have good planning and organisation skills and speak fluent Albanian. I hope you enjoyed what you have read and would really appreciate you taking me on. Experience Shine, Chingford Hall Primary School Teacher's Assisatant February 2013 – February 2014 During my time at Chingford Hall Primary School my main skills achieved is being able to apply my knowledge to help the children learn. I also learnt how to adapt my communication skills so the children can understand. Education Rushcroft Foundation School iGCSE English Language B (predicted) GCSE Rushcroft Foundation School OCR Additional Science B (predicted) GCSE Rushcroft Foundation School Edexcel ICT (double award) Double B (predicted) GCSE Rushcroft Foundation School AQA Psychology...
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