Description of the fictional character Agata was her name. She was a woman of courage expressed through her kind gestures towards the oppressed. A woman full of strength, with a glance and a metallic laugh. Agata was made out of course material, which seemed to have stretched to make her beyond imagination. She was the epitome of humility. Through her action, it was clear the absolute cause of human lives, to promote human beings. A charming woman who, through her elegance, attracted the attention of Mr. Mehra. Everyone was eager and yearned to see what fate has in store for both of them. The man appealed to her emotion, occupied her mind, and filled her entire life. The character works on fulfilling the human cause despite the strong opposing force against social well-being. Email message From: To: Subject: Hi Mehra I hope you are doing well. I heard you were launching a new book and wanted to know the progress. I have been engrossed with a lot of work until I couldn’t reach out to you anymore. Also, I lost…
Critical Response on the poem “Head, Heart.” Literary criticism is critical in understanding works of literature from various perspectives. Readers tend to develop varied approaches, especially when reading and analyzing creative arts. This is linked to the idea of independence in the understanding of concepts exhibited by people based on the level of understanding. Reader response is one of the best approaches adopted by critical literary thinkers when reading and analyzing literature. Readerresponse isbased on individual reader understanding of the text. The way the reader grasps the main ideas represented in a work of literature shapes his or her understanding of the text, something which is critical in making a proper analysis of the literary devices used. Reader’s reactions to literary work primarily depend on some factors such as the level of experience and exposure, among other factors. Authors should expect readers to react to literary works in many different significant ways or modes. Therefore, it is vital to understand the approach of reader response and the reactions involved as a way of getting closer to various meaningful ways that…
Coates’ Use of Rhetoric Introduction Coates writes his teenage son the letter Between the World and Me explaining to him the hardships a black man faces while living in the United States. He discusses the challenges he faced as a young man and how he fears his son will experience the same, and he won’t be able to protect him. Coates talks about five themes: the Mecca, the dream, the body, racism is real and fear. He explains how he faced brutality from policemen and how it changed his perception of the legal system and how black people suffer racial discrimination in the hands of white Americans. He is convinced that discrimination of black people is engraved in American society. Coates uses ethos, pathos, and logos all through the book. This paper will conduct a rhetorical analysis of Coates on how he uses the three rhetoric to reveal how African Americans suffer under the white supremacy. Ethos Ethos is a type of rhetoric where the author convinces his audience of his credibility and character. Coates is seen trying to convince…
Critique Essay Introduction The 2003 research paper ‘ Insurance Distribution Channels: Markets in Transition’ written by Dumm and Hoyt addressed the change of the insurance distribution network, which took place in the insurance industry for property/liability. The usage and viewpoint of several writers regarding the availability of the distribution network in the insurance industry would be discussed in this essay. As it examines the simulation of the paper, key findings, and conclusions of the paper as well as reviews its academic contributions to the paper. Article Exposition and Research Question The research issue of this paper intended to address the expectations as well as realities of Internet-led channel acceptance, which will affect the distribution network for property/liability insurance products. The Internet-led platform could substitute the conventional agent-channel as the main platform for distribution, with many experts and writers being positive about it. It is because the internet has the features of broad dissemination, which contributes to the changes in people’s choices for the purchase and delivery of products. As a consequence, it forecasts that the traditional agent-platform would have a…
Jig’s Character Analysis The character of Jig the ‘girl,’ who is the female protagonist in Hemingway’s story “Hills Like White Elephants,” is developed through her direct speech, attitude, and subtle mannerisms to paint the picture of a young, indecisive, and naïve girl. Jig’s pregnancy is the central idea in the story, and a reader would expect that she displays mature traits and composure as would any to-be mother. Conversely, Jig has allowed herself, evident by every visible cue regarding her persona, to be instructed like a child. This has earned her the title of the girl throughout the story, and perhaps, is the reason why the author continually refers to her as the girl rather than the woman. She personifies the challenges of an ideal feminine by being totally subservient and dependent on the father of her unborn baby- the American. Just like a little child- in this case, a girl- Jig goes about her daily activities with indecisiveness while also taking a passive role so much that the reader can conclude that she is naïve. Jig is the stereotypical…
Death of Jay Gatsby and Willy Loman Introduction Arthur Miller is the author of Death of a Salesman novel. It shows how Willy, the main character stops at nothing to accomplish, which he considers is the American dream despite the cost. However, since Willy was a stubborn person, he was not capable of realizing his American dream (Miller, pp. 140). The Great Gatsby is a story; the search of the American dream by F. S. Fitzgerald. However, both novels differ from each protagonist’s troubles. In the end, however, they consider some rapid, devastating, and irrational decisions owing to the unsatisfactory with the pursuit of their lives. The paper compares and contrasts both novels, in particular, the quest for the American dream of the character, respectively. There are varieties of things somebody can sacrifice in search of the American dream. That’s what the two novels reflect; the Great Gatsby and the Death of a Salesman. The two narratives demonstrate the extent of how the character goes to fulfill the American dream. As per them, it is a fundamental life that is…
Comedies lighten people’s moods Discussion 3 Comedies lighten people’s moods by making them laugh due to the humor in them. Various comedians have different techniques, which they use to make people laugh, for example, characteristic’s swap. It is never just about what they say but rather how they say it. Comedy is an art hence has no rules. People laugh about something since it captures their moment and contains an aspect of truth. People also have different senses of humor; hence a funny joke to one individual may not be amusing to another person. Jokes display humor and should not be taken too seriously. The ending punch line of a joke is what makes the audience realize that the story or dialogue contains another different meaning hence the culmination of the funniness. Comedians also make use of irony or even a reasonable incompatibility. Ambiguity is any word or even a sentence, which is not understandable or clear concerning its intention or even meaning. Jokes or comedies that are founded on languages get their humorous authority via ambiguities evident in the…
Tertullian on creation from Pre-Existant matter Emerging around the second century, Tertullian (160-225AD) indeed appears as one of the most influential Christian theological writers of his days. Tertullian hails from the church category of the Roman Catholic and, in a more excellent way, influenced western philosophy to be what it is today. As an ecclesial writer, his work was the majority based on creation from pre-existent matter. As a son of a centurian, it is believed that Tertullian had garnered quality education and was known by many as a man who had great moral earnestness. That aside, his work on creation from pre-existent matter was highly controversial because of the nature they addressed the nature of creation. The central ideas of his work included creation from nothing, an argument that God has always been good, and an illustration of why God is lord. Firstly, Tertullian argued that the universe was created out of nothing. Biblically supported in (Gen 1:1) that “in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” In a sense, it was out of nothing that…
Answer the following questions. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your point when appropriate. Edward Said critiques Orientalism. What does he mean by this term? Why is it problematic from his point of view? Said describes Orientalism as the Western attitude that views Eastern culture as inferior, primitive, and exotic. He further elaborates it as the acceptance in the West of the “the basic distinction between East and West as the starting point for elaborate theories, epics, novels, social descriptions, and political accounts concerning the Orient, its people, customs, ‘mind,’ destiny and so on.” As pointed out by Said, one of the most problematic aspects of Orientalism is the belief that radical ontological differences that exist between the natures of the West and the East, to the advantage of the West. The belief is deeply rooted in the notion that western societies, mentalities, languages, and cultures are inherently and essentially superior to those of the Eastern world. He further says that the essence of the Orientalism ideology is the distinction between Oriental inferiority and Western superiority, which can be…
EXPERIENCES OF ENSLAVED BLACKS IN THE 1800s Slavery in the United States is a topic that most people talk about when referring to the history of the United States, especially in learning institutions. Slavery in America entailed the Whites using African Americans to work for them in their large plantations, without pay or paying them with minimum wages that they could not sustain their families. Both African American men and women were considered equal by their masters; hence, they performed similar jobs in the plantations. The framework of this essay uncovers the brutal experiences such as slave trade, hard labor, harsh and cruel punishment, and attaining freedom through an interview from one of the survivors of slavery in the 1800s. The primary source is in an article format, which is titled, “Father” Charles Coates, and published by the Federal Writers Project, American Guide (Negro Writer’s Unit). The article is an interview of Charles Coates, who was enslaved by the White supremacy during the slavery period. The interview was conducted by Viola B. Muse, who worked as a field worker in…