...towards Christians and their actions. Portia also displays prejudice towards the prince of Morocco, the prince of Spain, Arragon; and against people of Jewish origin.She does however tolerate her fathers requirements to remain in his will and inherit her house. Both the Jews and the Christians show similar traits as greed, hate and hypocricy and the need for revenge. Shylock whom we seas the villain, sets up a plan to exact a pound of flesh from Antonio, who, appears to be a good Christian. The Christians characters are hypocrites as they exhibit the same traits that they use to persecute Shylock. Shylock points this out when he says: “If a Jew wrong a Christian,what is his humility? Revenge. If a Christian wrong A Jew, what should his sufferance be by Christian example? Why revenge. The villainy you teach me, I will execute, and it shall go hard but I will better the instruction.” (3.1.59) Shylock shows intolerance when he admits to hating Antonio for being a Christian, but later indicates that his hatred really stems from reasons other than religion. Antonio in return shows prejudice when spits and kicks Shylock whenever he comes in contact with him. We presume this is based on ethnic and religious differences . Antonio, and other Christians criticize Shylock for this hatred, but he is a hypocrite as he hates Shylock without reason. Shylock compares his right to the pound of Antonio's flesh to Christians keeping slaves. If the Christians were requested to release...
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...that was about to die and was perplexed about how he should die but still had the will to survive. He goes through many difficulties in his bid to survive. Many very fascinating ideas strike him and he manages to pull things that he would not have dreamed. For instance, when he puts a mark on the wall to make sure he is not going round and round when he could touch the walls. He had the presence of mind to know that he will go round and round till infinity if the pit was circular and he hence left a mark on the wall. He similarly decided to jump off the pit than being squashed to death. That as a choice he would have never had to make in any other circumstance. In this story, Poe shows an irony- an irony where a person becomes that what he hate the most. The captors of the narrator were the Spanish and in the time of the Spanish inquisition the church was against science and hence no scientific activities were tolerated. The main reason of the Spanish inquisition was to make sure science does not get over the church and the church maintains its respect and authority. Through the passage of the story however, the way they treat the narrator is very much similar to a scientific experiment. Throughout the time frame that he is captured; there has always been a way for him to get out. He is firstly given food. Even though...
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...Modern Day Racism Growing up in a diverse environment with my mom encouraging interaction between every race and social class of kid imaginable, I was taught that all people was treated equally. Being sent to a variety of summer camps and helping out in the community through homeless shelters showed me that everyone, no matter their social class or skin color was essentially the same. I had read about racism in my history textbook, but never thought that discrimination was still present in society today. I found out with a shock that this was not the case when my family went to visit some of our more distant cousins in Indiana only a few years ago. On my first and only trip there, when I was around 12 years old, was excited to meet these new cousins whom I’d never seen before. I had been to Indiana before, so its farm filled country side intermixed with small towns and numerous churches here and there were no new sight to me. The deeper we traveled into the state I do distinctly remember occasionally passing churches with huge white crosses either in the front or off to the sides. At the time these crosses had no meaning to me but my sister had read about them in school and began talking to my parents about the KKK. Not connecting the dots, I proceeded to simply watch the cows meander around in their fields until finally we arrived at our destination; a large farm with a huge oak tree guarding a cute, little house. The cousins were quite hospitable and conversation came easily...
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...Patient name: Melvin Udall Melvin Udall is a male and is about 50 years old. He is a heterosexual Caucasian, who is a popular novelist/ writer. He lives in New York City, New York. II. Chief Complaint/Presenting Problem The main complaint from the patient is obsessive-compulsive disorder. He seems to have problem with germs, cracks on the floor or side walk, taking pills, and with keeping people out of his house. Mr. Udall’s germ problems cause him to use multiple soaps when washing his hand. He has to use plastic utensils at the only restaurant he eats at. He is cannot have people touch him and he covers his hands with gloves. He is in constant fear of other will touch him and the germs that they could possibly be carrying. He hates walking on crack on the ground or flooring but does not know why. The other problem he has is, he is misanthropy which a hatred or distrust of humankind (Merriam-Webster, 2014). He states he does not get along with other tenants on his floor. He doesn’t keep a relationship with other people and is irritable. He understands the society’s norms and rules but because misanthropy makes him inapproachable and seeming to not care. This does not help with his obsessive-compulsive disorder because he seem to use it to keep people away from him because he is ashamed of it. He has stated in the past that he does not like gays. So he could be homophobic, however it is believe it is part of the misanthropy and how he keeps people away. The other...
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...Ergi Omeri HSB4U1-11 Mr.Drummond September 10, 2013 American History X is a reflective and inspiring drama about the consequences of urban racism as it portrays the way a family can be torn apart by hate. A very graphic examination of extremism in America, the film shows neo-nazi/skinhead activist, Derek, trying to reform himself and save his brother after living a life consumed by violence and bigotry. The story unfolds through the eyes of Danny Vineyard (Edward Furlong), who idolizes his older brother Derek (Edward Norton). Raging for revenge over the murder of their firefighter father, Derek ends up finding himself transformed by a philosophy of hate. His incendiary actions ultimately lead to a murder and a prison sentence for himself. Racism, prevalent throughout the world and of course, the film American History X, affects the way one thinks about others. A key element of this film, other than racism of course, is that the activist Majorities can never be trusted. A lot of ruthless scenes of violence were included in the film, which for some may have increased its effectualness and made it appear more real. Manipulation is also key in American History X where the main characters in this film are young, bright, and filled with potential, yet they still somehow manage to be recruited into the neo-nazi/skinhead movement. The message is that any person, no matter how normal, can quickly cross the line from being civil into being consumed by racial fanaticism, violence...
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...the speaker’s love-hate relationship with America. McKay considers the country to be “a cultured hell,” and yet he admits that he also can’t help loving and admiring the country. These two intense emotions come from two of the completely contradictory aspects of American culture that are most well known: oppression and freedom. One Harlem Renaissance theme in this poem is “determination to fight oppression.” Lines like “as a rebel fronts a king in state, / I stand within her walls with not a shred / Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer” show that although American culture is deeply rooted in racism, it wont always be that way. Equality is something worth fighting for, and African Americans are not just going to stand the hatred from racist whites. This poem reflects the hope and excitement of the Harlem Renaissance mixed with the equally important pain and struggle that was also going on. McKay uses personification to compare America to a female, perhaps a mother or even a romantic interest; someone who he theoretically despises, but can’t help depend on. Although she has wronged him and hurt him deeply, “Her vigor flows like tides into [his] blood.” She gives him the strength he needs to fight against her oppression. American culture is founded on racism and oppression, but also values freedom and equality, allowing the oppressed to fight back and win against inequality. I chose this poem because I relate to it so much; I truly love and hate this country. Although...
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...of being acquainted with only a few hundred people, and out of the few hundred that there are but a dozen or less whom he knows intimately, and out of the dozen, one or two friends at most, it will easily be seen, when we remember the number of millions who inhabit this world, that probably, since the earth was created, the right man has never yet met the right woman. The mathematical chances are all against such a meeting, and this is the reason that divorce courts exist. Marriage at best is but a compromise, and if two people happen to be united who are of an uncompromising nature there is trouble. In the lives of these two young people there was no middle distance. The result was bound to be either love or hate, and in the case of Mr. and Mrs. Bodman it was hate of the most bitter and arrogant kind. In some parts of the world incompatibility of temper is considered a just cause for obtaining a divorce, but in England no such subtle distinction is made, and so until the wife became criminal, or the man became both criminal and cruel, these two were linked together by a bond that only death could sever. Nothing can be worse than this state of things, and the matter was only made the more hopeless by the fact that Mrs. Bodman lived a blameless life, and her husband was no worse, but rather better, than the majority of men. Perhaps, however, that statement held only up to a certain point, for John Bodman had...
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...POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE Personality: 1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment 3. Don't over do; keep your limits 4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does 5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip 6. Dream more while you are awake 7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.. 8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. 9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. 10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present 11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you 12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 13. Smile and laugh more 14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Community: 15. Call your family often 16. Each day give something good to others 17. Forgive everyone for everything 18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6 19. Try to make at least three people smile each day 20. What other people think of you is none of your business 21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family...
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...The novel Outsiders written by SE Hinton was published in 1967. The author tells the reader gangs. One named ‘greasers’ the other named ‘Socs’. They have a lot of differences, like different set of values and how the society see them. But they also have a lot of similarities, for example their extremely loyal to one another and they both hate each other. One of the main difference is how the society perceive the two gangs. The society treats the greasers terribly, the day they are born, they are considered, ‘juvenile delinquents’. A perfect example of this is when Steve Randle is mimicking how to society think of them. "Greaser… greaser… greaser… Oh victim of environment, underprivileged, rotten no-count hood.” On the other hand, the Socs...
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...Errol Rogers Mrs. Clendenning English 1101 5 November 2013 Between Ben Frank and Malcolm X Malcolm X and Benjamin Franklin both come off as complete opposites unless you look closer into their lives. Both of these extraordinary men were self-educated. In the eyes of some people they come off as revolutionary, especially Benjamin. Malcolm X stood up, took charge and spoke on civil rights movements, and black segregation. As a young boy, Benjamin submerged his mind in books. All of his books would come from the scarce money he had. When he was done with a book collection he would sell it to buy another collection of interest. His first book collection was “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyun. This collection from John had him in awe; he could not get enough of reading. Josiah, Ben’s father, had ideas of his son entering the clergy, so he sent him to grammar school. Ben was a quick learner, and learned how to read and write. Benjamin had not done so well in a class, so his dad changed his mind and took him out. Josiah had ben work for him in his candle and soap shop. Soon Ben had learned the printing business as well, later became an apprentice His father also had a little library where Benjamin could further his knowledge. The day of May 19, 1925, Malcolm Little was born. Growing up he was never a bad kid, he was smart and quite focused. Malcolm graduated at the top of his class in junior high. Malcolm had dropped out of school and lost interest after a...
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...Haley coauthored The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and also performed the basic functions of a ghostwriter and biographical amanuensis,[11] writing, compiling, and editing[12] the Autobiography based on more than 50 in-depth interviews he conducted with Malcolm X between 1963 and his subject's 1965 assassination.[13] The two first met in 1959, when Haley wrote an article about the Nation of Islam for Reader's Digest, and again when Haley interviewed Malcolm X for Playboy in 1962.[14] In 1963 the Doubleday publishing company asked Haley to write a book about the life of Malcolm X. American writer and literary critic Harold Bloom writes, "When Haley approached Malcolm with the idea, Malcolm gave him a startled look ..."[15] Haley recalls, "It was one of the few times I have ever seen him uncertain."[15] After Malcolm X was granted permission from Elijah Muhammad, he and Haley commenced work on the Autobiography, a process which began as two-and three-hour interview sessions at Haley's studio in Greenwich Village.[15] Bloom writes, "Malcolm was critical of Haley's middle-class status, as well as his Christian beliefs and twenty years of service in the U.S. Military."[15] When work on the Autobiography began in early 1963, Haley grew frustrated with Malcolm X's tendency to speak only about Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam. Haley reminded him that the book was supposed to be about Malcolm X, not Muhammad or the Nation of Islam, a comment which angered Malcolm X. Haley eventually...
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...Malcolm X , I read the book The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told by Alo simply take my old paper, which was research based, and fashion it into an argumentative thesis. I am now more mature as a student and my perspectives and ideas regarding both the man Malcolm X, and his autobiography, have changed. Where I once thought he was a radical, and sought to prove why his earlier ideas were dangerous and violent, I have come to grow from emotionally reacting to his ideas with volatility to accepting them with a more open mind; I now want to examine the philosophical roots and the more psychologically significant events that he underwent during his life that justify his ideas. As one set of events happened, he’d be polarized in the direction of success in c of ma, but Malcolm X underwent sets of events in his life that caused him to bounce back and forth, radically so, between two juxtaposing constants—conformity and non-conformity. Though with most of his later life and political-religious endeavors he is largely rebelliouat I will pay close attention to. I will discuss these instances and how his personality served as proverbial gunpowder to the flames that were the rauses, I will argue that, throughout his life, he has steadily been climbing toward a psychological equilibrium. As each set of events shiftedemonstrated having multiple times throughout the book with every endeavor he sought was conducive to this process of polarization. The first instance of consolidated...
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...“Loyalty of the Ancient Jews” 17 February 2010 It is interesting how many of the values of the Jews can be seen from the earliest of their documents, and through these writings we can see how they attempted to remain steadfast to their morals and beliefs. As I read the excerpts of ancient writings in our Encounters in World History book, what seemed to stand out most to me about the Jewish values, was the concept of unwavering commitment to the ways of Yahweh. I’m not saying that the Jewish people were always successful in this endeavor, but it appears that the endeavor itself never changed. There was always a deep sense in their historical writings that committing to the ways of their creator was not only the correct, but the most absolute valuable thing they could do with their existence. We can trace this theme of commitment from Yahweh back to the creation story of the Jews which is found in the book of Genesis. After Yahweh created man he commanded to Adam that “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die” (49). This appears to be the first instruction that man ever received from the Creator. As the story goes, Adam and Eve both ate from the tree exposing them to the knowledge of good and evil. Yahweh went on to say “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it...
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...In The Wake of The Plague In the Wake of the Plague, Cantor reasons his thesis that the Black Plague had tremendously altered the history of Europe and the lives of its people. Furthermore, he reasons that the plague has not just had an effect on a particular estate or a specific aspect in a society, but affected everyone alike in many different aspects. He specifically states in his writing how the plague had affected the nobilities, the priests, and the peasants. Subsequently, he argues that the plague had an impact on the population change, economics, literature, and science of medieval Europe. Cantor makes a coherent and clear argument that justifies his thesis through organizing the novel in three parts: biomedical context, people, and history. The first part serves as an introductory reading that defines the Black Plague in biological terms and gives background information of how the plague swept the entire continent of Europe. The second part serves as the body of his argument, where he refers to how the plague had affected all three estates of people: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. The body of the argument is not necessarily organized in a chronological order, but organized in different estates of people. In the third chapter, Cantor uses the example of Princess Joan and the incident of Bordeaux fire to explain how a noble family was affected by the plague. When Edward III asked Pedro to rescue Princess Joan from Bordeaux where the plague was spread, the...
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...Name: Instructors name: Course: Date: Jewish Holy Day of Hanukkah With many religions worldwide, there are special and dedicated times of the year where followers celebrate the associated holidays with the religion practiced. I had the privilege of celebrating one of the historic Jewish Holy Days called Hanukkah or Chanukah with my friends from the Jewish community. Chanukah or Hanukkah celebrates Jewish rededication of their temple in Jerusalem during the second century. Chanukah or Hanukkah as I came to learn means dedication in Hebrew and it commemorates a miracle which is oil based. The festival ran for eight consecutive days and each of the days was marked with games, dances, songs, oily fried foods, candle lighting and a lot of joy and laughter. Each day of Hanukkah we thanked God by reciting a complete ‘Hallel’ during the Morning Prayer service. We also inserted a special thanks giving prayer and read from the Torah. After each Morning Prayer service we ate oily fried foods such as fried potato pancakes also known as latkes, deep fried doughnuts also known as sufganiyot, cheese and a lot of dairy foods. We also got to play dreidel games. From the brief history given I came to learn that during the ancient days, the Greek oppressors banned Torah schools and so the young children would study deep in the forest. All this while, they would post sentry to make them aware of Greek patrols. When the soldiers came, the kids would hide or bury their texts into the...
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