Rough Draft on the story ″Minor Heroism″ Introduction The story ″Minor Heroism″ by Allan Gurganus is a story that centres its ideas explicitly on the relationship between a son and his father, Richard. The story is divided into three parts: with part one and three being developed from the son whereas the second part is formed from the father’s point of view. The story’s impact majorly rests on the author’s skilful use of the point of view, which shifts in all of the three parts of this narrative. The finely crafted story’s first appearance was in the New Yorker and had its setting in a small northern town. The thesis of the story is majorly on the focus of a relationship between a son and his father. Body The first subsection is titled, “At war, at home”, a part that is narrated by the elder son, David. The story opens up with David’s reflection and imagination on the reputation of his father. He reflects his father as a minor hero, precisely because of his father’s involvement in bombing Dresden, which…
The 1936 Berlin Olympics propaganda Introduction The worlds Olympics held in Berlin in 1936 were named as the Nazi or Hitler’s Olympics as a result of the influence of the ideology of the Nazi and the policy it had on the outcomes of the activities. At that time, Hitler was the president of the Germans and the Nazis were in supremacy and he had been indifferent towards the entire idea of holding the Olympics in 1936 in Berlin. The stadium had been under construction the previous years for the preparation of the Olympics but once it was through, an enormous disagreement emerged when the athletes from Jews were isolated from the team of the Olympics of Germany. In 1931, the committee of the Olympics (International Olympic Committee, IOC) came into agreement that Germany was to hold the Olympic games before Hitler had entered into power. In 1933, Adolf Hitler became the president and instituted a policy for the Aryans only all through the entire organizations of the German athletic, sparking global outrage, particularly among the athletes from America. Through the…
Themes of US history since the end of the civil war The American civil war was as a result of many reasons, amongst them slavery, cultural and political differences between the North and the South, industrialization, and farming among others. Mainly, the three themes since the end of the civil war rotate around economic, political or diplomatic history. Its end marked a period of tensions between the Northerners and the Southerners over issues such as slavery, westward expansion, and the state’s rights. Civil war themes included structural reforms, presidential campaigns and also Harlem renaissance. The idea of intellectual and cultural history, the theme of political and diplomatic history and the social and economic history have been central themes (Rosemary, 322). The intellectual and cultural reforms included the aesthetic changes to protestant religion, the changes in the African-American society, changes in literature and arts, social value developments and the introduction of different intellectual groups to diverse ethnic and social groups.it also encompasses changes in the attitude towards a specific religion or culture. The political and diplomatic aspect encompasses matters such…
Pretests/Posttests and Attrition Social workers applied the pre and posttests for evaluating the parenting classes to ensure that the couple understands the importance of the positive parenting program (PPP). The social workers used the approach to ensure that the program is effective in persuading the parents embrace the teachings linked with the program. A concept of attrition was an essential consideration as the parents have financial obligations to address even as they attend parenting classes. Attrition was a necessary aspect of the parenting classes. The social workers had to consider the impact of administration of children services (ACS) programs on the parents. Lessons learned from attrition. Positive parenting program should focus on other vital aspects of the family. For example, it is essential to evaluate the financial needs of the family. The PPP goals may not be achieved without proper organisation. Parents are likely to quit a parenting PPP if they feel that it does not address their parenting goals. The progress of the PPP depends on the approach that the social workers apply in integrating other needs of the…
Prevention of UTI in Elderly Research Problem Recurring urinary tract infections are a high prevalence in adults than it is in children due to the long-term use of antibiotics in adults. According to Feng and Hokanson (2018), at least one out of three older women experience UTI leading to hospitalization. They include pregnant women, postmenopausal women, and catheter patients. Besides, the increased hospitalization for older adults and women with frequent UTI also leads to increased costs of healthcare as the cost estimates to almost $2.8 from 1998 to 2011 (Feng & Hokanson, 2018). A bacterium called E.coli is often the cause of UTI, and other factors include the genetic and biologic risk factors like the compromised immune system of the patient. It is also quite challenging to distinguish between the asymptomatic bacterium and symptomatic urinary tract infection in adults. Several diagnosis and treatment guidelines have been developed to help in the treatment of UTI. However, there is a lack of a single evidence-based approach used for the prevention of UTI in the elderly. It is, therefore, essential to analyze various…
Plan your Perfect Summer Vacation in Clifton NJ Perfect summer in perfect warm weather with lots of fun, this is the description of a summer vacation in Clifton NJ. Unwind, recharge and bond with your family in a most favourable environment as you enjoy great sights and engage in multiple fun activities. To complete the amazing experience retire into a comfy house rental of your choice. Best Outdoor Attractions to Visit in Clifton NJ Clifton NJ flaunts myriads of pretty interesting outdoor attractions that will blow your mind. Moreover, the region has more than 2300 house rentals from which you can choose what suits your needs. Whether you are on a solo or a family vacation, this is the perfect destination. Enjoy the following top attractions in Clifton NJ. Eagle Rock Reservation is one of the top outdoor attractions around that you should checkout. It is both a forest reserve and a recreational park that you will enjoy. There are several hiking trails if you love those nature walks and camping. Furthermore, it is home to lots of wildlife such…
Pneumonia, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment The winter season is starting. The risk of pneumonia is high this season. The severity of the disease starts in the ribs. The baby cannot breathe, because all his energy is just breathing. Fever is also occurring. Lungs are also affected by the lack of oxygen. If the brain does not have oxygen, it can also damage the brain. Poverty and nutrition are closely linked to children’s lives, he says. The child cannot detect anything in pneumonia. The body needs energy. So the energy in the body starts to become more used. Despite recovering from this illness, it takes about a week for the baby to starve. During this time, the children become very weak. After the treatment of pneumonia, the baby should be given a higher and better dose than before. Yellow color nutrients and green vegetables such as greens should be given more. Eat foods that contain vitamin A. Vitamin A Provides Immunity to Infection It is wrong to think that children should not be fed with illness. Keep feeding your child something.…
Religious Minority Treatment During the early islamic era,there existed two groups,that is,muslims and non-muslim societies.Muslims were the majority religious group while minority religious group being the non-muslims.Since then,questions have arosen as to whether there existed some harsh treatment of minority religion by the medieval muslims.These questions have arosen due to the fact that the medieval muslims were more powerful than the minority religion.This paper seeks to provide some spotlight on this. First,there existed the legal framework which involved application of law.The minority religion and the medieval muslim’ authorities had to come into terms and agreement on application of laws.This involved regulation of laws between the two groups such that there was no cases of favourism of one religion society.Therefore this ensured that there was no harsh treatment of the minority religion in terms of what they were to adhere to. Secondly,the minority religion enjoyed a substantial amount of communal autonomy.This involved the priviledge to maintain their places of worship, appoint communal officials and the right to live by their ancestral laws.For instance,this clearly illustrates how well the muslims treated the…
Supplement Essay for SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, located 22 miles from New York city is a value driven institution in instilling students with understanding of the dynamics of the communicate they live and operate in. Admission into the college has shortcomings, which can however be overcome. Being a transfer student, I hope to encounter challenges resulting as a result of the new environment, new people and the new experience. College life is very pressurizing and demanding, whereby one has is faced by social, economic and emotional difficulties. Joining the college, I expect hardship such as; isolation from both my peers and staff. Being new to the college, I am not acquainted to anyone hence having a hard time trying to cope with the situation. Coping with this challenge may require getting involved in clubs and organizations and also chatting with new friends to get acquainted to the new environment. Interaction with the staffs and having good interpersonal skills could also be fundamental. Besides this aspect of social life, another challenge would be getting to cope with the college’s…
Reflective Writing Assignment: Compare, Contrast, Consider– Critical Listening View the following two videos listening carefully for specific suggestions for learning the value of listening and how we can improve our listening skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v＝saXfavo1OQo&feature＝youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v＝cSohjlYQI2A&feature＝youtu.be Compare the messages of both the videos. What do they share? What do they have in common? Highlight in your writing what drew your attention or what you found of value. Do these presenters share something? How can you describe that? Why do you know what you have learned? Provide specific sections (or ideas) from both videos that stood out for you. Why did the speakers in both video messages resonate with you? [unique_solution]Were their ideas contrasting in any way or how are they approaching the subject of listening? Can you describe their unique perspectives? Considering both….. How will you use the information in these videos to develop your philosophy of listening? How will you use these materials to adjust, improve, or change your listening style and/or skills?