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Arranged marriages are often seen as a relic of a bygone era, but there are actually many benefits to this type of marriage. In fact, arranged marriages may be more successful than marriages that are based on love. One of the biggest advantages of an arranged marriage is that it takes the pressure off of … Read more
Their Eyes Were Watching God, a historical fiction novel written by Zora Neale Hurston in 1937, focuses around Janie Mae Crawford, an African American woman, and her evolution as a character. The story is told as a flashback by Janie to her best friend, Pheoby Watson. The novel begins with Janie returning to Eatonville and … Read more
Throughout the 1800s, women faced the harsh reality of being forced to conform to a predetermined image. In his play, A Doll House, Henrik Ibsen delves into the roots of this hypocritical culture. The play discusses how women were treated like second-class citizens, but were ridiculed if they acted as such. Due to his involvement … Read more
In the spring of 1943, the two would be united as one. Life in this time period was simplistic just like Katie had dreamed of her wedding being. Katie had dreamed of her wedding from the time she was a young girl and the reality was it was time to put those dreams into action. … Read more
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, or Anjeze in Albanian, was born to a family of four, on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, which is now Yugoslavia. Her name, means “rosebud” or “little flower. ” Agnes was born from Albanian descent and as an Albanian citizen. Though her true birth took place on the 26, she considered … Read more
In comparison to all my friends families growing up my family is large. Most families had three children, maybe four maximum and we had six. In the birth order of my sibling I’m the second to youngest. Does that make me have the qualities associated with the youngest child, or am I just an awkward … Read more
Should my baby sleep in the bed with me? I have asked this question to myself in preparation for our baby’s arrival. In my opinion, this is not a controversial topic, it is simply an individual’s opinion based on beliefs and instinct as a parent. I know there is so much information out there and … Read more
Hi. Patrick. I hope all is well with and Zara. This is a difficult letter to write. My apologies, to you and the other siblings, for the hurt that you all felt when your father left his marriage. You had expressed in your email, the hurt and frustration it has caused you, and your other … Read more
Beauty is a very indefinite concept, every person has a different idea of what they view as attractive. So when an entire civilization of people collectively define such a word; an automatic categorization of the physical appearances, personality traits, fashion sense, social class, and attitude of the people separates and divides them into what is … Read more
The last studio album Nemesister was released on May 9, 1995. In consideration of their past albums, this one was quite different. There are other songs before this album; that was more of head banging, deep, dark sound that you could not really understand. The album Nemesister was different, it was more understanding, slower and … Read more
Roland’s glass door swing open, the man walks through is the very epitome of authority with his gun hanging idly at his hip, the party guest reflected in his over-large sunglasses. Everyone seems not to notice, they are not scared. What can he do? Arrest them all for underage drinking. Maybe if a soldier walked … Read more
Lee Alexander McQueen born on March 17, 1969 and passed away on February 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. He was known as simply Alexander McQueen to the fashion world. McQueen’s dad was a cab driver and his mother was a schoolteacher who taught Social Science. He was youngest of six children. He knew at … Read more
It was a frigid day even by London’s standards, which was odd considering how warm the winter had been. Nonetheless, passersby shivered as women wrapped their shawls tightly around themselves, and their husbands held them close if only to provide themselves some warmth. Newsboys huddled together on street corners trying to scrape together a day’s … Read more
Lee Alexander McQueen born on March 17, 1969 and passed away on February 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. He was known as simply Alexander McQueen to the fashion world. McQueen’s dad was a cab driver and his mother was a schoolteacher who taught Social Science. He was youngest of six children. He knew at … Read more
Based on the situations that the three female characters of Othello endure it is clear that Shakespearean society viewed women as lesser beings who existed only to serve the men in their lives, and who were supposed to subservient, submissive, pure and above all else obedient. Obedient to their husbands, father, brothers and all men. … Read more
Life has many obstacles and divorce has become one of those unfortunate trials, which I have been forced to overcome. Marriage is supposed to be sacred and last an eternity; however, circumstances occur and divorce triumphs. After fourteen years of marriage, it has come to an end for Jason and I. Marriage has its ups … Read more
To be or not to be. That is the questions that plagues Nora’s whole existence. On the one hand should she be who she feels she is, despite her being wrong in the world’s eyes, or should she just give into society’s expectations of her and be a naive mother and wife who doesn’t have … Read more
This essay will firmly have my opinion and or ideas of what marriage is really all about and how God created that title for two individuals to finally come together as one to praise,eat,sleep,care for & love each other forever with God’s love included. God created marriage as a union between man and woman. A … Read more
Our world is globalized, meaning that ideas, businesses, technology, and even people are spreading around the world. Immigration is an impressive thing from an outsider’s perspective, however second generation immigrants such as myself will disagree with this first glance appearance. What happens when an old culture is introduced to a new one? Is there adaption, … Read more
In it’s role as a moral of teacher, the law now misleads America about the true nature of marriage. Ever since the court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, in the summer of 2015 gay marriage has been documented as legal in all 50 states according to the Constitution. Nowadays, it seems as if those who hold … Read more
The institution of marriage has long been a part of different societies and cultures. Each society has created a set of rules, which they believe define what a marriage should and should not be. In recent years, marriage has taken on a variety of definitions. In a majority of societies a marriage is no longer … Read more
“That’s a nice looking young man. ” Her mother’s voice surprised her and she turned quickly and rushed past her mother into the shop. “I wonder if his parents are part of Charleston Society. ” Her mother’s words were typical; it was always about wealth and society with her. Either you were well bred or … Read more
Progress over time Tolstoy also displays more severe consequences resulting from immoral actions. Tolstoy shows his understanding of how desire and human nature go hand in hand based on 3 characters, Stiva, Anna, and Vronksy. Stiva’s infidelity is the epitome of the relationship between desire and human nature. Rather than accepting fault for his affair … Read more
The Family Law (Scotland) Act and 2006 is structured with several points, the main four points of this act being; Divorce, Civil Partners, Co-habitees and Gender Recognition. These four points are going to be covered and analysed throughout this report. This report will widen understanding of family law and the different aspects that come under … Read more
Stephany is a 29 year old woman who was born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey. So what ties Stephany to a specific ethnic group and culture? While Stephany was born and raised in America, her family immigrated from the Dominican Republic. In addition to identifying herself as Dominican, Stephany also considers herself to be … Read more
In Their Eyes Were Watching God a novel by African American writer Zora Neale Hurston from the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston shows the development of the character Janie Crawford throughout the story influenced by her marriages. Janie was raised by her grandmother, as she gets older she wants Janie to be happy so she marries her … Read more
On 06 September 2013 Detective Tim Elmore and I were at the Cleveland County Detention Center when we heard radio traffic from Patrol Sergeant Jon McIntyre requesting Criminal investigation Division on-call be notified of the event he responded to. Detective Tim Elmore called Sgt. McIntyre and was told McIntyre’s squad just responded to a shooting … Read more
Central American families encounter overwhelming obstacles to due process in detention; for example, the process of expedited removal places families who are eligible for asylum at risk of deportation. Although refugees in removal proceedings have the right to legal aid, nearly 40% of all detention facilities are located 60 miles or from a metro area … Read more
In the book “Legend” by Marie Lu, I would like to have Day be my best friend out of all of the characters. Day has been nothing but caring throughout the whole book to Tess and other characters such as June and his little brother Eden, which is a characteristic that I really admire about … Read more
For decades people have had American Dreams they dedicate their lives, giving it their all for the goals that they have set up for themselves. However, while seeming to be a good motivating factor for Americans, most of the time these dreams are unsuccessful or unattainable for the people that work so hard toward them. … Read more
Colorism can be defined as the discrimination or prejudice against individuals with a darker skin tone and usually occurs within people of the same ethnicity and race. Color Struck is not only the title of one of Zora Neal Hurston’s popular works, it is a term used by African Americans who believe that lighter skin, … Read more
Sister James, a nun in her twenties, consistently deals with multiple problems in the play Doubt: A Parable by John Shanley. She is at the heart of the focal conflict in the play, but deals with personal conflicts. She is extremely impressionable and makes the audience aware of her uncertainty throughout the play, rather than … Read more
1. The documentary gave many reasons, both anecdotal and factual, for singlehood in America today. One reason is that we now live longer than we used to, which can give rise to many other reasons for singlehood in America. Fear of commitment was also given as a reason for being single, one person said that … Read more
The allure of wanting to read a romantic novel with the theme of courtly love is appealing to many readers and exists even in today’s modern times as a popular genre. Was it truly a practice of some of the ladies and knights in the courts during the middle ages? or just a parody of … Read more
Some people in the world may believe that rebellion is way better than conformity. On the other hand, some believe that conformity is way better than rebellion. My primary sources, “The Bridegroom” and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, show that conformity causes or creates problems within the world while rebellion causes or … Read more
1. Of all of the burdens that the men have to carry to war, I find the most evocative to be the weights of memory and one another. They had lives before the war, and some will not live to the end of the conflict. Memories are a true burden. They’re the remainders of a … Read more
American novelist Kate Chopin (1850-1904) eloquently wrote The Awakening, which was published in 1899. Some of her most notorious work, such as The Awakening, focuses on the lives of sensitive, intelligent, and independent-seeking women. In particular, The Awakening, takes readers through a journey of a woman named Edna Pontellier and her transformation from being a … Read more
I can still hear the echo of my mother’s voice when I told her I was leaving my job to go back to school full time. In her loving demeanor and ever so softly toned voice, she said, “If you would have focused on education instead of your social status back then, you would be … Read more
The play, Fences, presents a slice of life in a black tenement and is set in 1957 through 1965 by August Wilson. It has a main character by the name Troy Maxson, who spent most of his entire career life as a garbage collector (Gale, 3). Throughout the play, Troy undergo through rebellion and frustrations … Read more
We are who we are. We define ourselves. We make our own decisions. Our influences have great impacts on our lives. For example, vertical influences, as in families, want their offspring to be more like them. Our horizontal influences, as in society and foreign traits not given by a parent, drift one’s offspring away from … Read more
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter: Literature Analysis By:Nyanna Pepper The book I decided to read was The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. I chosed this book because it demonstrated real life situations, teaching us lessons that 9th graders can use in their later future while creating fascinating storyline to keep the story entertaining. This story … Read more
In many texts published in the fin-de-siecle, there are extreme class differences that effect various relationships in both forms of platonic love and romantic love. Within these relationships, it seems as though there are plenty of fantastical elements that come into play in order to reconcile these differences. Relationships in various stories need a specific … Read more
How does time periods like Anglo-Norman, Medieval, and Renaissance interact with religion? Anglo-Norman, Medieval, and Renaissance show us that we do not only interact with religion in church but we also interact with religion through our beliefs. People sometimes look at religion as someone having power and authority to take control over something. Many times … Read more
Childhood is a time in one’s life characterized by sweet simplicity, innocence, and playfulness. However, as society progressively shifts into a culture where values and morals are based on social media and pop culture, children are increasingly likely to face exposure to more mature and adult-like content. Proponents of exposing kids to sexuality at a … Read more
Years ago and to this day, when problems become major the supreme court of the United States solves them. A supreme court is the most grand judicial court in a country an individual can go to for additional help (“Supreme Court of the United States”). This is for extreme cases that threaten someone or something. … Read more
The 1930’s was a period of empowerment for women. The Great Depression gave women a taste of what life would be like as strong, independent people. However, when the Great Depression came to an end life returned to the way things were. In American author John Steinbeck’s short story “The Chrysanthemums” (1938), he explores the … Read more
How Virgil Portrays Humanity As Selfish Through His Writing In Virgil’s Aeneid Book IV: The Passion of the Queen, an outraged Dido bellows,“I hope and pray that on some grinding reef/ Midway at sea you’ll drink your punishment/ And call and call on Dido’s name! /From far away I shall come after you/ With my … Read more
Discuss Yezierska’s representations of gender roles and relationships in her novel Bread Givers. The story ‘Bread Givers’ observes the role and practices of the Jewish immigrant, particularly females in America coarsely after the world war on New York City specifically. The novel focuses on a family and the relationship between a father who is a … Read more
One must take careful consideration before acting, because the aftermath can lead to a chain of events whose consequences can be disastrous. Nino Ricci’s Lives of the Saints is an excellent example of how the consequences of a person’s actions can affect everyone around them, including themselves. First, Cristina makes several choices throughout the novel … Read more
Duchess of Aquitaine and Queen of the Troubadours, it’s not up for debate that Eleanor of Aquitaine was an influential leader who made lasting marks on the world. Raised by her father, William X, she was upbrought to be willful and independent. Eleanor became Queen of France at age fifteen- however, her success didn’t stop … Read more
