...Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Men or Children? The gangster is a fictional story written by Colson Whitehead in 2008. It is a short story about African- American teenagers and its setting is in Sag Harbor, in 1985. The story begins with a question, “When did you get out?” The opening question emphasizes the title of the story on a particular notion to the reader. In the fictional story, the gangster, Benji and Reggie are twin brothers of ten months apart. They grew up together inseparably in every aspect. It was common for them to be seen together and when they were not, people always question them on where the other is. High school and puberty brought the difference between them physically. They would be seen away from each other severally, and they even looked different physically with Benji being skinny while Reggie looked chubby. Benji and Reggie are brought up in an upper middle class family, and their parents own a beach house in Sag harbor where they go to during the summers. In the summer of 1985, Benji was 15 years old, and Reggie was 14 years old. During the summer when the whole family left for their beach house, the boys would be left alone for some time when their parents went back to the city to work during the weekdays. Benji and Reggie are described, in the story, as Siamese twins when they were young, describing their inseparable nature. This is clearly brought out by the language used as quoted “Where is the surgeon, who is gifted enough to...
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...deteriorate as the story progresses, causing him to sink further into his depression. His symptoms are exposed through his behavior, such as the arrogance he presents when interacting with his teachers and father. Cather’s comparison of the boy to his peers suggests many differences, such as Paul’s refusal to fit into the dreadfully normal existence in Pittsburg. As a result, this prompts Paul to reject his home, running off to a place he felt like he belongs: New York City. Through viewing Paul’s character, a number of critics have suggested that Paul’s case is not simply one of depression, but also a case of repressed homosexuality.” Critic Larry Rubin calls the topic of homosexuality “ a delicate matter” explaining that it is because of this reason that leads Paul to commit the crimes of thievery and escape to New York City. Paul does show a sense of appreciation towards a San Francisco boy he meets in New York, however, to say that Paul has romantic feelings for the boy is farfetched. Cather describes Paul’s encounter with the San Francisco boy as a “champagne friendship,” suggesting a close encounter without implying a sexual tone. Furthermore, it seems to readers that Paul’s interaction with Edwards is similar to his encounter with the San Francisco boy, such as the fact that Paul reveals an openness in communication which he doesn’t show back in Pittsburg. Critic Jane Nardin disputes against Rubin by criticizing him for his inability to view the story from a historical...
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...as well as his personality. The man was admirable: the townspeople saw him as almost a royal figure. And yet, this story does not shy away from the brutal reality of mental struggle. Richard Cory, on an unsuspecting summer day, broke the silence of the calm by putting “a bullet through his head” (Robinson 16). This example very effectively paints the picture of the realism movement. Following the Civil War in America (1861-1865), authors created a literature style, known as the realism movement, taking a new writing method to the public. This new approach involves real people, real settings, and real conflicts. Along with this, the movement further developed its points and stories...
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...as well as his personality. The man was admirable: the townspeople saw him as almost a royal figure. And yet, this story does not shy away from the brutal reality of mental struggle. Richard Cory, on an unsuspecting summer day, broke the silence of the calm by putting “a bullet through his head” (Robinson 16). This example very effectively paints the picture of the realism movement. Following the Civil War in America (1861-1865), authors created a literature style, known as the realism movement, taking a new writing method to the public. This new approach involves real people, real settings, and real conflicts. Along with this, the movement further developed its points and stories...
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...hearts, change minds, influence decision-makers and even shape public policy. In the process, you also earn recognition for yourself and your institution, all for less effort than it takes to write a professional journal article. An op-ed is a short punchy piece of writing in which you give your opinion and try to convince your readers why you are right. It is not like an essay that unfolds slowly like a carpet. Quite the opposite because in an op-ed you open with your conclusion – the one message that you want to get across in the op-ed. This is the most important thing to remember about an op-ed. You have space for ONE message only. The rest of the op-ed is for you to make your case and support your view or conclusion. In the process of doing so, you usually play an educating role for readers who have no specialist knowledge of the subject matter. It is important though that your op-ed is accessible and not preachy. So an op-ed is the expression of your opinion, but backed up with facts, research or first-hand information. Typically an op-ed is 700-800 words. Any longer and you risk an editor deciding not to publish it because she can’t be bothered to edit it. Besides this, the value of an op-ed is that it is a short, sharp and punchy piece. Conciseness is key. So the basic structure of an op-ed looks something like this (although there is no one size fits all model): Heading (hooked onto current affairs) Thesis = your message in one para Argument...
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...Bernard is a lazy, complacent college dropout that was fired by his uncle for incompetence. This incompetence was because Bernard was going to go on vacation to Cypress, giving short notice to his uncle. Bernard proceeded to go to his friend’s house to confirm that he would be joining Bernard on this escapade to Cypress. Unfortunately, Bernard finds out that his friend will not be joining him because he failed a class and his father is not letting him go. In that moment, Bernard felt disappointment and loneliness spread throughout his body. Fearful and unenthusiastic, Bernard set off to Cypress with very little confidence; he could not fathom the idea of vacationing alone. Upon arrival, our protagonist was forced to come out of his comfort...
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...AS RESEARCH METHODS (UNIT 3) REVISION NOTES A. QUALITATIVE PRIMARY SOURCES (Used by Interpretivists) CASE STUDIES |Advantages |Disadvantages | |Enables you to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of a group under |Not possible to generalize on the basis of its findings. Solutions = carry | |study (Ken Pryce = single West Indian Community in Bristol. Blackman |out a number of case studies of the same type of phenomenon (Zuboff ’88 = | |(’97) = detailed study of homeless in Brighton.) |case studies of 8 organizations to discover the impact of I.T.) | |Generate new hypothesis which can be tested against other data or in | | |later studies (P. Willis = produced a no. of hypothesis about the | | |relationship between education & capitalist societies.) | | LIFE HISTORIES |Advantages |Disadvantages | |Allows the researcher to see the world from the social actor’s point of |Questions raised about the accuracy...
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...In July of 1990, a young man seeking for a life he desires leaves entirely behind his old life and family to embark on a new one. Chris McCandless, a 24-year-old outdoor enthusiast, established his own will as he ventured across the country. He searched for independence along with his true self as an individual during his journey of free-spiritedness that has become well-known by the world today as a story of a man who controlled his life to be one of challenge and adventure. Chris grabbed life by the horns and made the best of it he possibly could for himself on a journey that was an unrestrained, passionate experience. Chris McCandless embarked on a life he creates as means of escapism from his family and society in pursuit to prove himself...
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...my own two feet / And own the land” (Hughes, 5-9). Regardless of the color of someone’s background they “have as much right” to “own the land” without having to compromise their cultural heritage. Hughes also expressed the urgency to push for equality by saying, “I do not need my freedom when I’m dead. / I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread” (Hughes, 12-13). If freedom and equality are to eventually come, Hughes does not want to wait until he cannot see it for himself. He simply cannot wait on the promise of “tomorrow’s bread” for a hate-free America, especially if that means sacrificing his heritage by assimilation. Sharing Langston Hughes’ stance on the mosaic idea, Sherman Alexie used his Native American heritage to create poems and short stories that are rich in culture. Alexie speaks through the perspective of Crow - a figure in Native American culture - in “Crow Testament”, saying, “The white man, disguised / as a falcon, swoops in / and yet again steals a salmon / from Crow’s talons. / Damn, says Crow, if I could swim / I would have fled this country years ago” (Alexie, 5-10). Alexie references the atrocious treatment that Native Americans were subjected to upon the discovery of the New World. The poem follows this theme as it continues with, “Crow flies around the reservation / and collects beer bottles / but they are so heavy / he can only carry one at a time. / Damn, says Crow, redemption / is not easy” (Alexie, 25-30). He mentions flying “around the reservation” to “collect...
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...Typical Filipina Of Today “Nothing is sadder than a child burdened by reality, after all. These stories were our family fairy tales.” Perhaps, this was the reason why Angelica’s descendants have known her to be the perfect and ideal person ever. A lot has been said about her, but those may all just be tales and the truth was just hidden. What they don’t know is behind that seemingly wonderful and flawless life of Angelica are problems, hardships, betrayals, and challenges in life, love, and family, which basically means that she is just like a typical Filipina of today. This is a novel surrounded with great sorrow, rejection, destiny, age, and curse that is caused by love and beauty. The authors made use of Angelica’s eyes to signify her different attributes, her life to mirror the life of an ordinary being which is not perfect at all, and her pregnancy to symbolize the attempt of the Filipino people in attaining freedom. (Brainard, Cuizon, Evangelista, Montes, and Sarreal, 2010). Angelica’s Daughters is a dugtungan novel – a genre of Tagalog novel popular in the 20th century where one writer starts the story or creates a chapter and hands it off to another without consulting him and allowing him to do whatever he pleases to do with it – by five Filipina authors who cherish their Hispanic, Filipino and American cultural roots. One of them is Cecilia Manguerra Brainard who teaches, edits, publishes, and distributes books, and pulls women together to empower themselves through...
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...Typical Filipina Of Today “Nothing is sadder than a child burdened by reality, after all. These stories were our family fairy tales.” Perhaps, this was the reason why Angelica’s descendants have known her to be the perfect and ideal person ever. A lot has been said about her, but those may all just be tales and the truth was just hidden. What they don’t know is behind that seemingly wonderful and flawless life of Angelica are problems, hardships, betrayals, and challenges in life, love, and family, which basically means that she is just like a typical Filipina of today. This is a novel surrounded with great sorrow, rejection, destiny, age, and curse that is caused by love and beauty. The authors made use of Angelica’s eyes to signify her different attributes, her life to mirror the life of an ordinary being which is not perfect at all, and her pregnancy to symbolize the attempt of the Filipino people in attaining freedom. (Brainard, Cuizon, Evangelista, Montes, and Sarreal, 2010). Angelica’s Daughters is a dugtungan novel – a genre of Tagalog novel popular in the 20th century where one writer starts the story or creates a chapter and hands it off to another without consulting him and allowing him to do whatever he pleases to do with it – by five Filipina authors who cherish their Hispanic, Filipino and American cultural roots. One of them is Cecilia Manguerra Brainard who teaches, edits, publishes, and distributes books, and pulls women together to empower themselves through...
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...Abnormal Psychology 2300 The Diagnosis of Edward Gein Rainy River Community College Delaney Peters 13 November 2013 Edward Theodore Gein was born to Augusta and George Gein on August 27th, 1906 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Edward had an older brother named Henry. George Gein was a violent alcoholic who was frequently unemployed. Augusta on the other hand followed to a different beat she was a very religious individual whom had very harsh opinions on other women. Often times, Augusta would refer to other woman as prostitutes and instruments of the devil. According to Dr. George Arndt, a psychiatrist that studied the case of Edward Gein, Augusta’s obsessive and negative perspective on women rubbed off on her children, more specifically on Edward. She reserved time every afternoon to read her children verses from the bible, usually selecting graphic verses from the Old Testament dealing with death, murder and divine retribution. Without surprise, Edward himself became a target for bullies. Classmates and teachers recalled off-putting mannerisms, such as seemingly random laughter, as if he were laughing at his own personal jokes. Despite his poor social development, he did surprisingly well in school and was often viewed as an average academic student. Many sources cite that Edward’s mother Augusta often beat her children because she was convinced that they were going to become just like their father, a drunken failure...
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...has turned to the Bible to answer questions of how and why we are here. At the dawn of a new millenium, popular culture has shifted away from ancient stories like those in the Bible. Thankfully, more recent tales influenced by the Gospels have emerged to fulfill this craven desire. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is one such book. It offers a mythological explanation of the apparent chaos, pain, disappointment, horror and violence of the world in terms of the struggle between good and evil. Taking this into consideration, a closer look at the The Lord of the Rings reveals grim and glorious lessons that can be learned. The works of Tolkien have been almost universally embraced by literate Christians who have long recognized the richness and beauty of Tolkien’s Middle-earth as well as the profound influence of his Christian faith upon the shape of his imaginary world. On the other hand, it may be read and enjoyed without reference to any theology whatsoever. It succeeds mainly as an exciting tale, but a full appreciation of Tolkien’s accomplishment requires some sense of what lies behind the book. It is one thing to find a connection between Tolkien’s tales and some other story based on inference and perceived pattern, and it is another thing entirely for the author to make a concrete connection between stories. Similarity is totally different than equivalence. “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work, unconsciously...
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...create his only company called Stratton Oakmont. His firms method to “pump and dump” scam made him a fortune which caused his exposure in Forbes. The firm managed to grab the 0attention of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the FBI. Jordan makes about $22 million in three hours upon securing the IPO of Steven Madden. Did Jordan Belfort care about that they were doing was wrong? Did they believe they were above the law and get away with inside trading? I. DECISION MAKING MODEL 1. Determine the fact. Gather all the relevant facts. It is critical at this stage that we do not unintentionally bias our later decision by gathering only those facts in support of one particular outcome. * This movie is based on a true story. * Jordan Belfort is a son of two accountants. * Jordan does enough drugs to sedate the population of New York City. * Jordan’s favorite drug of choice is money. *...
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...IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA On Friday, the 1st Day of June 2012 Before their Lordship Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen ..... Justice Supreme Court Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Suleiman Galadima ..... Justice Supreme Court Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta ..... Justice Supreme Court Olukayode Ariwoola ..... Justice Supreme Court SC35/2010 Between Edwin Ezeigbo .... Appellant And The State .... Respondent Judgment of the Court Delivered by Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen. JSC his is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Holden at Abuja in appeal no. CA/A/51 C/2007 delivered on the 8 th day of January, 2008 in which the court dismissed the appeal of the appellant against the decision of the High Court of Niger State of Nigeria, Holden at Suleja in Charge No NSHC/SD/1C/2004 delivered on the 16 th day of December 2005 in which the court convicted the appellant of the offence of rape and sentenced him accordingly. The instant appeal is therefore a further appeal against the decision of the said High Court. The facts of the case include the following:-On the 8 th day of April, 2004 at about 4 p.m, PW.1 saw her two daughters Ogechi and Chioma ages 8 and 6 years respectively in the company of the appellant. The daughters were holding ice cream. When PW.1 called the two girls appellant changed direction and continued to walk away with the girls who also ignored their mother, PW.1. PW.1 became apprehensive and ran after appellant and the girls. On seeing PW.1 running towards them, appellant...
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