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"Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell 1537
Many people have tried to define what it really means to be human, and there is really still no definitive answer that everyone will accept. However, there have been many books and essays that have been written on the subject, and some of them will be discussed here. One of the most definitive essays on humanity and society, and one that is often overlooked, is "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell. Orwell's essay deals with how Orwell had to kill an elephant that was running around loose, not because it was really dangerous by the time he found it, but because the natives that he was around clearly wanted him to shoot it. It suffered for a long time after he shot it before it finally died, and even though he felt badly about it, he still was glad that he shot it because he did not want to look foolish in from of others. There were psychological, ideological, and social issues that were involved with shooting the elephant, and these will be addressed along with an examination o
The Book Titled "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"by Lewis Carroll 2989
Imagery in Lewis Carroll's classic book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - like the imagery in all great literature - is richly woven into the fabric of the story, and makes the story come to life in ways that spark the imagination of the reader. Imagery in this book brings the plot into focus and greatly enhances Alice's narrative. And though it is a cliche, it is true in this work that "things are not always what they appear to be..." That's part of the fun, and the adventure of Alice. Alice is falling, but slowly, very slowly; she has the time to pick up a jar of "Orange Marmalade" from a shelf, and the image of her slowly, painfully slow-motion-like, observing and then plucking a jar of jelly from a cupboard which also had maps (foreshadowing that she would be traveling somewhere mysterious perhaps?) paints a strong picture in the mind of the reader. But the fact that there is nothing in the jar, is disappointing, and one can sense that this may be a foreshadowing of how much of
How America Deal with the Cuban Missile Crisis 1353
Introduction The Cuban Missile crisis is an event that will forever be linked to American and World history. The decisions that were made during this time, helped to world in avoiding a serious disaster. It also demonstrated what can occur when nations have in their possession very destructive weapons. The purpose of this discussion is to explain how the crisis arose and how it was solved. How the Cuban Missile Crisis Arose According to the United States Library of Congress in May of 192 Nikita Khrushchev, the then leader of the Soviet Union, had the idea to place nuclear missiles in the nation of Cuba as a way of hedging the lead that the United States had taking in the developing and deploying of strategic missiles (Cold War:Cuban Missile Crisis). In addition, Khrushchev also viewed such placement as a way of protecting the nation of Cuba from another American-sponsored invasion, such as the Bay of Pigs that occurred in 1961 (Cold War:Cuban Missile Crisis). The reasons for R
The Least Free 777
Wagner's massive Ring cycle focuses on mankind's urge to power, which must be balanced by love. Freedom consists in holding both power and love together, in a fearless self-willedness and --most importantly-- self-reliance. In Act II, scene 2, of Die Walkure, Wotan cries out in horror that "I lie in fetters forged by me, I [am the] least free of all living!" (trans. Jameson, 21) He has come to this point because his power is not self-reliant, but rather built on the oaths he has taken and the complex web of loyalties and thralldoms which he has created. In his relentless quest to become a god, he has accidentally also become a slave to his own laws which compell him to act contrary to his love. As he laments, "By force of wildest wishes impelled, I won myself the world; faithless, I wrought in unknowing falseness, binding by bargains what hid mishap..." (trans. Jameson, 21-22) At every step of the way one can see that, just as Albrecht did in the beginning of the Rhinegold, Wotan too has surrendered love in his quest for power, and that this lack of balance has made him a slave to power itself. Wotan loves the Walsung, Siegelind and Sie
Social History of the 19th Century United States 2842
Introduction Essayist Richard L. McCormick writes that "virtually every man, woman, and child in America had to face the unsettling consequences of industrialization."1 In fact scarcely one person in America "remained unaffected," McCormick explained. Daily lives changed because of the emerging "social forces" around them; those forces were due to railroad and telegraph lines crisscrossing the country, factories popping up everywhere, and new things to do with one's time. Those new things that altered perceptions of time included working long shifts in factories, joining organizations, raising families under different - and often more stressful - circumstances. The word "modernization" is used by McCormick in his essay - rather than "industrialization" - to better describe the radically changing conditions in America, which was being "transformed" from a land of "island communities" (108) to a nation where organized, cosmopolitan interests held sway." When muckrakers began, in the l
The Midterm Elections of 2006 370
Since World War II, the president's party has lost an average of 24 House seats in the midterm elections (Preciphs 2005). This trend has been bucked at times, but as a general political rule of thumb, the political party in control of the executive often feels the brunt of the public's unhappiness with policies during the midterm elections; that is to say, even if voters are not directly unhappy with their representatives, they are more likely to take their anger at the party in general out on the only elected official on the ballot-their Congress
"Associational Life in Contemporary France" 2122
Chapter 4 "Associational Life in Contemporary France" refers to freedom of association and the right to assemble, which was finally won in 1901 in Waldeck-Rousseau de 1901 legislation. Under the Empire, the French had been prohibited from gatherings of more than 20 people. Once they obtained legislation protecting their right to assemble, trade unionism quickly developed and thrived with four principal factions: anarcho-syndicalism, revolutionary Marxism, reformism, and Catholic corporatism. The first three joined forces and became the Confederation Ge'ne'rale du Travail (CGT). Waldeck-Rousseau de 1901 remains central to associational life in France. Burgeoning trade unions, linked to political parties, and social movements have brought with them ideological conflict, but are key to expressing political interests. When the State structures political policy, political protest is often spontaneous and uncontrolled. Confrontations occur in the street. Actually, the relationship be
Smart Ways Airline" 2257
Welcome to "Smart Ways Airline". This is a new airline company that just opened and is very excited about taking people to their flight destinations around the world with the best and smartest service available. This paper will attempt to explain information about development, products, and services for "Smart Ways Airline". So, please make sure all seatbelts are fastened and enjoy the flight. "Smart Ways Airline" provides "Plane Smart" service to each and every customer who boards the plane. As the matter of fact, "Plane Smart" is the slogan for the airline company. This slogan was chosen because "Smart Way Airlines" takes a lot of time to make intelligent decisions about the philosophy, mission, and vision about the company. "Fly Smart" is another slogan that the company will use to promote its high quality airline service to all of its customers. When a customer chooses to fly with "Smart Ways Airlines" they will be making a very smart decision. Funding for "Smart Way Air
The Law Enforces of Today's Society 1339
In today's technological, fast paced society, officers of the law have far more concerns and challenges than those of 20 or 30 years ago. As advancements in computer technologies and communications devices have assisted law-abiding citizens to create better lives, these technologies have also assisted criminals in creating new and improved criminal solutions. This paper will discuss some of the new challenges faced by police personnel in today's society. First and foremost, as technologies have increased the ability of citizens to communicate with one another around the world for business and pleasure, those same technologies have increased the ability for criminals to communicate. With online underground message boards, email capabilities messenger services, and other forms of online communication, the internet has made it possible for virtual criminals to come together in an unseen format to commit crime. Those interested in online crime are able to easily meet others in heir fi
An Analysis of Chronicling the Life of Destruction 1159
Literature, in many ways, acts as a chronicle of human society at a specific place, at a specific point in time. More than being a mode of human expression, literature also acts as a "mirror" to the kind of society and culture that existed in a particular period in history. Take, as an example, the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance culture in the 1960s, a literary genre that emerged out of the prevalent issue of civil rights movement. This genre was characterized by illustrations of oppression, protest against discrimination of black Americans, and glorification of the black Americans' unique African-American heritage. Through this example, it becomes evident that literature is effective in reflecting the "mood" and "feelings" of specific society and culture at a specific point in time (e.g., the black American community and culture during the 1960s). In this paper, an analysis of examples of American literature in the late-20th century is conducted. Looking into the works of D
A Critical Analysis of the Author's Thesis and Web Site Evaluation 1421
The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11" by David Ray Griffin. Specifically it will contain a critical analysis of the author's thesis and a critical evaluation of the Web site: st911.org. The terrorist attacks on New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001 were a defining moment in U.S. history. As such, they have brought great debate, discussion, and dissention among the American people. Author David Ray Griffin offers an alternative take on the events surrounding the terrorist attacks; including a disturbing theory that the government has been withholding evidence regarding the attacks, and that all the events did not occur as they seemed to occur and were reported by the government. The st911.org Web site echoes many of these conspiracy theories and offers even more. While dissent and discussion are a valid part of the American democratic pr
Analysis of the Two Works, The Aeneid and The Bhagavad-Gita 1467
The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze two works, "The Aeneid" by Virgil, and the "Bhagavad-Gita" by an unknown author. Specifically it will discuss the concept of duty as exemplified and illustrated in these two works. Duty is one of the most important elements of both of these works. Aeneas is compelled to leave the woman he loves and build a new city out of duty, and one of the foundations of the Bhagavad-Gita, or Hindu philosophy, is the idea of duty to oneself and to one's God. The concept of duty leads Aeneas through battle as a superior leader, and it leads to a more perfect understanding of oneself and one's beliefs. Without duty, there is no purpose or true meaning in life, as both of these works clearly indicate. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines duty as "An act or a course of action that is required of one by position, social custom, law, or religion: Do your duty to your country." Each of these texts illustrate
The History of Harmful Behavior with African-Americans 319
1) The skepticism that is seen by African-Americans regarding medical and mental health care has deep roots within the history of the nation. In the days of slavery, African-Americans had to do everything that their white 'owners' said, or they were deemed to be crazy, and rebellion of any kind was not accepted. There were so many years of harmful behaviors and stereotypes that were given to the African-American community for so long that that community eventually became
Factors Causing Suicide 371
1) There are many dominant risk factors for suicide, but some of the symptoms are much more difficult to recognize or treat. Out of these less obvious or difficult to treat symptoms, the most serious and important one is hopelessness. Much of this is due to the fact that many people do not see hopelessness as being a 'symptom' of anything, and therefore these same people do not associate something like this with suicide. However, most clinical professionals, when asked about this issue, do agree that someone that has lost hope for the future has
Rudyard Kipling A Writer of Classic Works 1093
This four page paper presents an examination of the life of famed author and poet Rudyard Kipling. The writer explores the life of Kipling and believes that Kipling's life events are what shaped and molded him not only politically but also as a writer. There were four sources used to complete this paper.
STEP Plan: To Improve the Teaching and Learning Environment 1401
I. Executive Summary Education is constantly changing. It must change in order to meet and exceed changes in science and technology, society and the way people think and learn. Today, it is essential to improve the way teachers are teaching and the way students are learning in order to successful prepare the student for the future. These improvements should be contextually and culturally sensitive. These improvements must be changed in a way that reaches each and every student regardless of their cultural background and prepares them with the skills necessary to be able to pass the required proficiency test and to be prepared for a successful future. Therefore, the "STEP" plan is designed to improve the teaching and learning environment at all grade levels. "STEP" is an acronym for "Students and Teachers Educationally Prepared". The main goal of this plan is to provide teachers with the professional development and proper tools to educate students with technology and updated
The Servile Wars 6863
The Roman slave wars or "servile wars" are a fascinating point of human history, especially with regard to the numbers of people who where involved, in terms of slaves and Roman soldiers. The servile wars dominate the historical mind in a manner that depicts the idea of modern civil rights, but on a level of violence never seen in the modern world without one official state attacking another official state. Yet, in many ways the servile wars can be looked at as civil wars as the number of people that the Roman Empire was trying to maintain as servile was actually rather staggering, yet the revolts posed an exception to the manner in which Rome had ruled and Romans had lived for centuries. Justinian's Digest of Roman law has a useful definition of the position of slave, and what the legal state of a slave actually was. (1) Slavery is an institution of the common law of peoples (ius gentium) by which a person is put into the ownership (dominium) of somebody else, contrary to the natu
Reviewing the Humans Genetic Disease 2988
Introduction This paper will review genetic disease in humans with emphasis on recent trends and the future of research related to genes and the human condition. Specifically the research will focus on recent studies exploring links between genetic disease and humans. Ample evidence suggests much attention has been given the relation of genetics and gene research to affective disorders including depression and addiction as well as diseases with known genetic relationships including breast cancer. Parson & Tanzi (2000) note that it is vital that researchers understand how genes may influence not only the course of a disease but one's risk factors for disease and possible outcomes of treatment. Milunsky (2001) notes that when it comes to health it is important researchers focus on discovering the genes that result in specific genetic illnesses so more precise diagnostic models may emerge and provide tools for proper treatment and prevention. New research in gene therapy consistently
Roles of the U.S. President 1728
As the leader of the United States of America and, some may even say the free world as a whole, the President of the United States has many roles and functions. Some of these roles are specifically conferred upon the President by the U.S. Constitution and others are required of him as part of the office of the president. Some of these roles include Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Chief Magistrate, Chief Executive, Party Leader, Chief of State, Foreign Policy Director, and Popular Leader. Throughout this paper I will discuss these various roles of the president and relate them to President George W. Bush, giving specific examples when possible of when he has acted in each of these capacities. One of the most important roles of the President of the United States is that of Commander-in-Chief. This is one of the president's most significant roles. It "means all of the military leaders report to and take orders from the president. The president performs th
The Legislative Process and History in U.S. 1750
The legislative process in the United States is a complex process full of checks and balances to ensure that each law passed in this country is in the best interest of its citizens. For a bill to become law it must go through many steps between its initial drafting, until the time the president signs it into law to ensure that the provisions of the bill have been adequately reviewed by those who the people have elected to represent them. Throughout this paper I will outline the legislative process in the United States as well as the steps a bill must go through to become law. Furthermore, I will discuss the history of a specific bill, including the introduction of that bill, the major provisions of that bill, the Senate and House Committees which it was sent to for review and the final vote on the bill. The legislative process consists of more than just making laws. As part of the legislative process, the Senate is charged with the duty to advise the president and give consent o
The Staff Development 998
Introduction This paper will review the characteristics of a teaching program for a critical care department in a local community hospital. This will include a review of teaching strategies that focus on the adult learner based on their development stage. Overview of Program A teaching program for the critical care department would entail small group and student-centered teaching strategies that focus on communication enhancement and core skill competency development among learners. This teaching approach emphasizes more autonomy in the clinical care setting and encourages the teacher to consider learner characteristics among clinical and professional workers. The educational program described will be offered in hospital and other generic health care organizations where proactive team building skills and communication skills development are necessary to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and care giving. The teaching program provided will include a team approach to
Human Race and The Culture of Fear 1660
Humans are a fearful species, and evolutionary psychologists believe that this fearfulness is one of the reasons humans have survived and thrive. In primitive and prehistoric times, there was much to fear, from animals that saw humans as prey to enemy humans always ready to attack. A healthy distrust of the unknown thus kept our ancestors from being reckless and therefore ensured a passing on of their genes. Today, as the dominant species, humans live in a different world with much less to fear. This is particularly true of Americans, many of whom are comfortably ensconced in a world of privilege. However, with many of the previous dangers no longer valid, Americans still find plenty to fear. This paper examines the peculiarities of American fear and how fears develop, as articulated by Barry Glassner in The Culture of Fear and by Joe Feagin and Eileen O'Brien in White Men on Race. This review looks at how they offer complementary explanations regarding how fear grows in a soc
Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and Mental Illness 2818
Abstract With nearly 300,000 mentally ill individuals housed within local, state, and federal prison systems, issues of mental health care within the criminal justice system are at the forefront of debate. While steps such as increasing medications and providing at least marginal support for the mentally ill within state institutions are improving the situation, recidivism rates, homelessness, and violence against ill prison inmates is still a major problem in today's society. The product of deinstitutionalization, this problem of warehousing the ill within the criminal justice system must be attended to in order to create an atmosphere of care for the mentally ill. By altering legislation against involuntary assistance, increasing knowledge and awareness through the criminal justice system, and an increase in community care following release, the criminal justice system can create a cost effective solution to the problem of untreated mental illness within the system. The Relati
Government perspectives on the threat of global terrorism 873
Pre-9/11 Security A - Government perspectives on the threat of global terrorism 1.Analysis of U.S. security measures pre 9/11 and their efficacy up until the events occurring during the 9/11 attacks. 2.Perceived successes and failures of security related to terrorism in the pre 9/11 era. 3.Definitions of global terrorism in the West compared with those shared by the U.N. and global community. B - Security measures in place to help combat terrorism in the pre-9/11 era. 1.Overview of primary tools used to combat terrorism up until attacks. 2.Overview of the efficacy and use of security tools in the pre 9/11 era and their impact on the terrorist attacks occurring during 9/11. C - Consumers vs. government official's perceptions of security threats and of security measures in place pre 9/11. 1.Review of literature on consumer's opinions of terrorism in the pre 9/11 phase. 2.Review of the measures governments adopted to successful combat terrorism prior to the attacks of 9/11.
Detailed Exploration of The Use of Symbolism 1706
This six page paper presents a detailed exploration of the use of symbolism in the Nathaniel Hawthorne's Story of Young Goodman Brown. The writer establishes the use of symbolism by illustrating specific examples throughout the story. There were three sources used to complete this paper.
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