...that should stop them. Where people take advantage and prey on the innocent. A world in which it grows harder and harder to trust because there are so many people with cold hearts that don’t have the first clue what it means to be genuine. We are all practically living in a world that is full of self-centered people that are only looking out for themselves and what benefits them. Besides that, they have no true value of other humans life as long as it is not effecting their own. Of course it is wrong, but it seems that as time continues it just gets worse and worse. Will it ever stop? Probably not and that is what’s scary. The two stories “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” both exemplify characteristics of selfishness, violence and cruelty throughout different scenarios. Both stories are ones which could happen in today’s world, they may not be the most common situations, but they are very much possible. Comparing and contrasting these two stories, it becomes quite interesting how these are things that could very easily be real life because people like these characters do exist. The news is a reminder everyday and even in the Bible, there are so many instances where these acts are frowned upon. To not kill is even one of the Ten Commandments. Life is by far the most precious gift that we have been given from God, when he asks for so little in return. “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” show how low and deceiving humans can truly be. They show us that people are...
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...Introduction To compare and contrast the grieving process as defined by Kübler-Ross with the Bible story of Job can be a beneficial study. By comparing these processes and also other religion's grieving processes, such as those in Judaism, and by looking at the relationship between ones joy and the grieving models discussed we can better understand human emotion and Gods expectations. By reviewing these methods and comparing them with my own grieving method my views have been altered, perhaps it will make a difference in yours as well. Grieving process Grieving is a healthy reaction to loss. God made people to have emotions, and it’s perfectly expectable for us to grieve when we are sad. Exercising our emotions is healthy. Those who bottle up their feelings can make their grief seem unbearable. Kubler-Ross attempts to break down the stages of grief to help us expect what we might feel or what others might feel when they go through loss. Kübler-Ross ' The five stages that Kubler-Ross sets before us are; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance were first published in her seminal book On Death & Dying in 1969. These 5 stages were posed to help people understand grief and what we as humans go though when we face hard times such as sickness and death. Denial is the person simply refusing to believe the bad news. Anger is when we get upset over the circumstances set before us. Bargaining is trying to make a deal with God to change the situation. Depression is acceptance...
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...Assignment : “Qualities of the Hero: Comparing Gilgamesh & Odysseus” Maya Wilson World Cultures Alicia Plant March 1, 2016 Qualities of the Hero: Comparing Gilgamesh & Odysseus Although myths are believed to be completely fictional, the information that it encompasses often tells us about the type of personalities and beliefs of the people who lived during that era. Some may be imagination, but some of it still are very much a part of today's reality. A prime example of this is the two epic stories of Gilgamesh and Odyssey. They're two kings from two completely different eras, but the premise is almost entirely the same only because they both wanted to know the meaning of life. Gilgamesh was the ruler of Uruk around 2700 B.C., but he was not for his people in any way. In fact, he was a cruel king who killed his followers sons and raped their daughters. So as a solution the goddess Aruru creates a monster who ultimately ends up being Gilgamesh's ally and friend but also contributed to a change in his behavior. The two set off on an array of adventures that consisted of slaying lots of monsters who often served the great purpose but were killed for sport. The last monster that was slain resulted in the gods being angered in such a way that Gilgamesh's friend Enkidu was struck with an illness that he eventually died from. This so hurt Gilgamesh that he set out on a personal quest to...
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...Critical Analysis Paper “The Rocking Horse Winner” and “The Destructors” English 102 Spring 2010 Debbie Thompson 23066932 PO Box 3057 Lilburn, GA 30048 In D.H. Lawrence’s short story, “The Rocking Horse Winner”, and Graham Greene’s “The Destructors”, there are many truths to consider. Although these two stories are considerably different, the message is the same. Whether in a real life-like story “The Destructors” or a fantasy like “The Rocking Horse Winner”, one must scrutinize the various aspects of each story. When comparing the themes of each story, surprising similarities arise. Both are developed around the lives of children. In “The Destructors”, a group of boys in the Wormsley Gang have the same view of the world around them. They have grown up together and shared stories about the bombs that destroyed their town. They also challenge each other to accomplish various tasks. The house that the boys ultimately destroy represents the greediness of Mr. Thomas (known as “Old Misery”), an architect who owns the tattered home. In “The Rocking Horse Winner”, the story’s plot is thickened by a young boy’s obsessive desire to “become lucky”. This young boy, Paul, believes that his house is continually whispering, “there must be more money, there must be more money”. Paul is able to relate to the self-proclaimed dissatisfaction of his mother’s life with the off mood of his house. Paul knows that although his mother appears...
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...The Third Dumpster The Third Dumpster by Gish Jen is the story of chinese brothers; Goodwin Lee and Morehouse, relocating their parents to a new home. Jen writes the story in a comical contrasting way. The language and ideals of the brothers contrasts that of their parents. Jen uses many constrasting sentences throughout his story in the conversations of Goodwin and Morehouse. The language used by Morehouse and Goodwin’s parents, is funny and prejudice. Jen begins the story by telling us that the brothers have bought a house for their parents because they couldn’t climb the stairs in their apartment anymore. ’’..they had been Americans for fifty years and could no longer belay themselves hand over hand up their apartment stair rail to get to their bedroom..’’ here Jen uses some contrast that isn’t out in the open, he states that even though they had been americans for fifty years they couldn’t bring themselves up the stairs. The contrats can be found in their age saying that ’’they had been americans for fifty years’’ before they were able to climb the stairs now they can’t. Jen continues the story with the brothers as they are fixing the house and now need a place to dump their garbage. Here Jen shows a contrast in society and how it affects some people, ”Goodwin was out scouting for dumpster. Becuase this was what the recession meant in their neck of the woods…” ’’He (Goodwin) did not, of course, like the idea of illicit trash disposal; he would have perferred to do this...
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...Janelle Lebron Professor Christine Reeves English 101 22 November 2014 Just Walk On By vs. Girl Short stories, novels, and even articles today usually hold a meaning that can be rewritten in many different ways, but still gets the deeper gist of the story. It does not matter if the story is fiction or based on actual events, the message that is meant to get across will almost effortlessly. Just Walk On By and Girl are unlike in minor and immense ways, a couple significant differences are the time period and the narrator’s gender. In spite of the differences, Just Walk On By and Girl show very important similarities which are the longing to fit into social standards and how African American’s are treated by others. Together these short stories can bring out many wonderful meanings, either parallel or diverse, but an overall great lesson to learn from each story. The reading Just Walk On By and Girl both narrators have the longing to fit in among their peers due to social standards. The narrators want to feel a sense of acceptance, even if it means giving up their individuality. In both short stories, it is implied that by following a routine of “how to act” the speakers will stay in their path of acceptance. In Girl, the speaker is inside her own thoughts of how to stay accepted, and towards the end of the story she states “…you are really going to be that kind of woman the baker won’t let near the bread?” (Kincaid) This powerful statement is said for the reader to understand...
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...Comparing and contrasting can be difficult when factoring two different types of literature. Sometimes different works of literature have the same theme yet are communicated in unique ways. I have chosen to do Robert Frosts "The Road Not Take," and the Jean Ryes "I Used to Live Here Once". Symbolism of the journey is in both of these literary works and it makes them both stronger and appealing to the readers. Being able to touch a reader and feel like the author is making it come alive is great because he know they are able to get their point across. There is always something to look for in a story that is so much more deep. It is our imagination that allows us, the readers, to use the descriptive words or symbols that are provided and create a mental vision. I will be comparing and contracting the style, form, and content. In this paper I will be accessing the area where both stories theme expressed the "The Journey." There is a similar theme in both "The Road Not Taken" and "I Used to Live Here Once." It was that no matter where we are in life or where we are going everyone has a choice to make. Everyone will make their very own destiny. But we cannot be fooled with the comparing themes as these two stories are very different when it comes to the way they were written and the symbolism used. They both describe an actual road or path which symbolizes the journey. A journey does not mean it is physical as it can be mental, spiritual, or even emotional. As a person will...
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...shows us how urbanized a meticulous communal system is with the conduct of life. By investigative myths, people can understand the feelings and principles that combine members of society into one group. Comparing the myths of a variety of cultures to determine how they are diverse and how they remind you of one another can also, show understanding on how people behave. For at least 2,000 years, scholars have speculated about how myths began. Some consider myths began as historical events that became unclear with the line of time. Others think myths resulted from an effort to explain natural occurrences that people could not value. Scholars have also urbanized others theories of how myths began. These theories answers all the questions about myths, but each contributes to an understanding of the subject. Today, people have methodical answers theories for many such questions about the world around them, also the usual events in terms of stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes. In the early days each society urbanized its own myths, which played a significant part in the society’s religious life. Most myths are alienated into two groups’ creation myths and explanatory myths. In this paper I will incorporate and conclude the three theories of mythology as well as the comparison of the questions about myths, but each contributes to an understanding of the subject. Today, people have methodical answers theories for many such questions about the world around them, also...
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...Lao Hsiang As I read the story, I had realized that the life that the country boy has is somewhat similar on the life I have now. Based on the story, the family is living with their extended family which is their grandparents, and they were helping each other in times of needs. Although they are not that well-off to send the boy to school and to provide the needs of the boy, they still do so in accordance with the proclamation. As for my situation, I’ve been living with my grandfather since I was born, It was actually fun to have him around since he tells stories about the past and keeps on relating and comparing the life we have now in the life he had in the past just like the grandparents in the story. We are not also that well-off since we have 9 family members living in the same house, and we have different needs, my mother can’t afford to provide it all for us. I remember when I just graduated from high school, and I needed to enroll to a university and my mother can’t afford to send me to college because my brother need to pay fees on his school at the same time, so she ask me if I can stop schooling for year to sacrifice just to make my brother finish his schooling. I really cried a lot and can’t accept the reality, but just then my grandfather offer his savings just for me to enroll on the university I wanted just like the mother in the story, paying for the books the boy needed with the money she saved. And just like the boy in the story, I need to double my hard work...
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...Informative synthesis English 200 Dr. Tereza M. Szeghi Informative synthesis March 14, 2015 Yujie Chen Poverty influences Poverty is one of the main problem in the world, either developed country or developing country. Poverty both influence developed country, America and developing country, Mexico. In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian and The Devil’s Highway, they both facing the poverty issue. Sherman Alexie is telling us about the Indian American living in a hard life and Luis Alberto Urrea is telling us about the poor Mexican people migrating to United States for gaining wealth. Both of the two stories meets the same problem which is poverty forcing them to make change. The path to success are tough and hard, both of them have to discard something for the cost. However, their ending are not the same. Sherman Alexie is telling us the real life of Indian American who still lives in the Indian reservation. For those people, their poverty are generational and inheritance. “Seriously, I know my mother and father had their dreams when they were kids. They dreamed about being something other than poor, but they never got the chance to be anything because nobody paid attention to their dreams” (Sherman Alexie 12). As Arnold talks about his parents living in poor, he is helpless and feeling despairing because he knew that the poverty has been an issue for the Indian American for many generations. To think about more deeply, another view of what Arnold says...
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...of love-like settings may differ from one another, there are very basic similarities between them. Tradition has made it so that nature is almost always involved in these, “Spaces for Love.” Also, traditionally we would expect love between opposite sexes but there is tremendous amounts of literature written now that involve love between the same sexes. My goal in this essay is to show that through the change in old and more recent literature nature has been key in traditional views of love settings/places. To reach this goal, I’ll be using and comparing quotes from the bible’s Song of Songs and Paul Monette’s Gardenias to show how nature has always been an important part of places for love. Starting with Song of Songs, it is said to have been written by King Solomon himself but it is also believed to be a compilation of Arabic wasfs that were translated into Hebrew. It was first published in English in 1611 in the King James Version of the Bible. The idea of love being heterosexual is represented very clearly and the concept of nature plays a huge part in this love story. There are so many references to fruits and plants and a clear distinction of man and woman. “As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.” (Song of Sol. 2:3) In this quote the woman is comparing her place under her beloved with sitting under an apple tree. She’s connecting her feelings she...
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...themselves. Not only is it wrong but the question looms, will it ever changes? The two fictional short stories, “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” both exhibit characteristics of selfishness, cruelty and violence toward ones fellowman. These writings hold great truths because they present what could be real life situations today. In comparing and contrasting the two we find how each of these fictional works displays the aforementioned themes and so much more. It is quite interesting to read about such behaviors and actually witness them now. The news stories we see, the people we encounter, the lives we live. What is their value? What about one of God’s Ten Commandments, “Thou shalt not kill?” Life is by far the most precious gift that we have been given. The ability to feel emotions and empathize with our brothers and sisters has diminished, and it is my opinion that it will get worse. These are the times we should all stand together as God’s children, rather than turning on one another for selfish and evil reasons. “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” show how quickly, how easily, we as humans devalue the live of another; how one person can turn on another in the blink of an eye. Outline Thesis Statement I. “The Lottery & “The Most Dangerous Game” II. What Does the Bible Say and Killing? III. Conclusion In comparing and...
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...Presenting ideas successfully to an audience can be challenging; however, if done right, it can greatly benefit both parties. Kirk Osborn spoke on the importance of presenting information through analogies and stories in an engaging manner. By using this method, instead of overwhelming the audience with an overload of information, the audience and presenter interactions become more valuable. Osborn demonstrates the significance in effectively connecting with the audience through not only his stories and analogies, but also his own delivery. The first example of a successful technology Osborn introduced was Transmeta. However, when it was initially pitched to the public, the company had a difficult time convincing people of Transmeta’s worth....
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...Philosophy Professor Williams Mr. Lāng Ông Lost his Horse In Chinese philosophy, the Yīn-Yāng doctrine is the foundation of Taoism in which it illustrates the harmonious nature of polar opposites. Although many stories can demonstrate the essence of YīnYāng, the parable “Mr. Lãng Ông Lost his Horse” exemplifies it perfectly. In this paper, I will explain Houston Smith and Donna Quesada’s interpretation of the aforementioned parable and provide a critical response of each thought. Lastly, I will expound on my own alternative interpretation using Hegalian dialectics. Huston Smith is a revered religious studies scholar and has gained prominence with his popular book called The World’s Religions in which he details the numerous religions practiced throughout the world. In a short video, Smith briefly explains his own thoughts on the parable. Initially Smith specifically points out the harmony of polar opposites. He follows by emphasizing the dualistic lens that human beings tend to see through without considering the interconnection that is present. Instead of perceiving these opposites to be closely linked, we want to identify which is superior and separate them as antagonist. Throughout the parable, one perceived “bad” occurrence happens followed by a perceived “good” occurrence. For example, one day Mr. Lāng Ông’s beautiful horse had wandered off, and his neighbor came to share his condolence. However, Mr. Lāng Ông responded in a neutral and nonchalant manner as...
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...their own linguistic script, identifying and maintaining a functional yet alienating perception of “us” versus “them”. Catherine Merriman writes in the short story Eating Sugar about a journey to Thailand, shown from the tourist’s point of view. The point in this short story certainly has some of the same points as in the text by William Hunter. The story is written in 3rd person narrator, but we only get to know the thoughts of the father Alex. His thoughts about being in a new country aren’t all positive. He is very nervous about all the new impression and the unknown surroundings. He is all the time thinking about the worst that could happen. He is also very aware of him being a husband and the protector of the family. He is very thankful that his wife is so open about her being frightened about several things, so that he will not have to express his own feelings. Eileen found Thailand stressful, and wasn’t ashamed to show it. Alex was grateful to her. Her constantly-expressed anxiety kept his own fear suppressed. He feels responsible for them, and that frightens him. But he does not want to make them feel insecure, so he acts like he is in control over the situation, and he does not show them when he is anxious. This is something that reflects to the title of the short story. Later in the story we hear about Alex’ and Eileen’s experience with the drug LSD. He is comparing that with the situation they’re in now. She had taking a Tab of LSD – as he himself had done – and...
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