A Comparative Essay about “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and “Barn Burning” Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” are two related short stories yet so different in some sense. Both writers set a quorum of debate on whether the themes of family ties and betrayal discussed there is a reflection of the current state of faith within most people. O’Connor presents the belief in the grandmother by the family members as the single worst mistake that they made. The death and misfortune that befell them could be attributed to that unwavering conviction that they had developed in the grandmother. Not until they faced the wrath of Misfit, they had known the grandmother as an authentic and genuine individual who could rarely drag them into misfortune. Unfortunately, other than directing them to the right route to Florida, she used her tricks to hand them over to Misfit in Tennessee. Of course, she is no different from Sarty, presented by William Faulkner. Like the grandmother, Sarty’s actions caused the end of his…
Using the Medicare Nursing Home Compare website, research one nursing home that displays a low level of quality as indicated by their Five Star Rating* Hillcrest nursing home is one of the nursing facilities that offer healthcare in the United States. The facility is rated as a 2-star due to its low quality level. The facility has few staffing ratings, and most services offered are below the recommended quality, therefore, making it be a 2-star nursing home. Additionally, health inspections are rated poorly. Health inspectors carry out inspections to check whether the Medicare nursing home has met the requirements according to the Medicaid requirements. The recent review found out that the services offered are below the required quality. Staffing is another factor that has made Hillcrest remain in its 2-star rating state. The number of staff in the nursing home determines the overall number of hours that each resident living in the household receives. If the nursing home is understaffed, the residents are more likely to receive less attention, which may disadvantage patients who require more specialized and closer attention.…
Comparison of the Character Hamlet by Shakespeare and Hamlet Movie starring Mel Gibson Portrayed Shakespeare’s portrayal of Hamlet can be witnessed and confirmed in the series of events seen in the production. It is witnessed at “To bear our hearts in grief and our whole kingdom.” As soon as the play commences, Hamlet appears to be mourning the death of his father while the mother is full of lamentations. As the play unfolds, it is indicative that Hamlet’s father appears to him as a ghost, informing him that the death was caused by poisoning. This can be seen in “The memory be green, and that it is befitted.” The poisoning, in this case, had been crafted by Claudius. In the avoidance of doubt concerning the interpretation of such visions, Hamlet decides to make consultations as well as conceal his succinct intentions so that Claudius would not get wind of the points in issue. However, because Hamlet’s uncle thought that Hamlet would know of what he had done, he decided to frame plots to have him killed. This aspect can be…
analyzing the Haitian life comparatively Haiti is an island in Hispaniola. It was once a sanctuary for most people. During the olden days, slaves were imported from Africa and brought to work in the fields in Haiti. The slave trade was put to an end after the first revolts by slaves. Haiti gained its independence later. Unfortunately, the leaders who took over the leadership of the country impacted misery and suffering to the people. The sufferings undergone by Haitians have been well described in works of art by Danticat and Krik Krak. The use of literature as a reflection of society’s woes was very effective. The two writers narrate how Haitians life have been influenced; they also note how some leaders have used religion as a political tool for manipulation. Haiti has suffered a lot, and most people have been fleeing away to the United States. This paper focuses on analyzing the Haitian life comparatively. The first novel by Danticat is narrated by a Haitian girl who had a similar history with hers. Her name was Sophie, and she was…
Intercultural issues in workplace organization Purpose of the Study The purpose of this paper is to unravel the cross-cultural issues that cause conflict to the workforce in an organization and offer solutions to make such a workforce more productive. In today’s business context, more firms are extending their businesses abroad. Communication challenges, as a result of different cultures, are continually increasing. Cultural diversity and knowledge shape how the company is operated abroad and how it thrives. It is widely known that intercultural issues form invisible barriers in international business communication. To gain a competitive advantage, understanding the cultural and communication barriers therein is one of the critical performance boosters. Companies that fail to understand the communication barriers resulting from intercultural issues face many challenges in international business. Intercultural communication poses a fine line in which a firm can thrive in. It also represents a significant threat if not well managed. Cross-cultural challenges like stereotyping, racism, discrimination, language barrier, ethnocentrism, and intercultural competency are caused by a lack of intercultural communication skills as well as inadequate cultural knowledge. Proper training in…
Literature analysis essay Jhumpa Lahiri is a renowned American author of short stories, essays, and English novels. Exceptional proficiency in her career has enabled her win several awards such as the notable award in 1999. Interpreter of maladies is one of her short stories collection, and the third and the final continent appears to one of the stories in this collection. Just by focusing on the title, one can identify that the author captures the author curiosity and hint to identify with the context of the story whose setting seems to rotate between three continents. Hence, the title appears to reflect the setting of the story in terms of place. More openly, it is realized that the story is set in varying locations that is London, America and India in the year 1964. It reflects the exposition of the story, which unfolds following the plot and the major thematic concepts such as isolation, foreignness, and coming home. Hence, the author uses this setting and development of the plot to convey the aspect of the narrator’s assimilation and discovery of his…
Play Analysis The play exhibits a diverse number of acting techniques. However, the most visible style of acting is playful. From the onset of the film, playful tendencies have been exhibited. The actors are seen to never take anything seriously. Even after receiving a call from their mother, they do not seem to bother with the call. However, apart from being playful, the acting also exhibits emotive scenes. At some point, Hookman has been termed as a murderer. From this scene, elements of flexibility from acting is realized. From this perspective, the actors are able to smoothly transform from playful acting to emotive then back to playful acting. Either, dramatic acting is also present in the play. The dramatic acting comes during the period of transition from one scene to another. The end of a scene to the beginning of another scene is purely artistic, smooth and brief. From the beginning of the scene, it is evident that the dominant style of lighting is special. It is apparent that illumination from the play is being focused primarily on the main…
Establishment of Logic in Literature “Literature illuminates’ life only for those to whom books are necessary”. The words of Anthony Powell are a genuine reflection of life to many people who value books. Arguably, the world of literature has driven people into the desire to not only evaluate the works of writing but also want to learn more about its components. The analysis of books, mainly short stories enhance a reader’s understanding of the book. For instance, evaluating the short story, A Rose for Emily, and comparing its features with the reading, The Yellow Wallpaper is likely to open up the eyes of the readers to notice the styles that were used. In this case, for instance, comparing the two short stories in terms of their formation, narrative structure, plot, and character development can be the most effective way of learning the ways of making literature and how value is given to complement its aesthetic value. A typical analysis of these two narratives on the angle of rationality and irrationality that can be depicted in the two stories will enhance…
Primary Literature Article: Radiation The title of the article is the Effects of electromagnetic radiation from smartphones on learning ability and hippocampal progenitor cell proliferation in mice in the journal of Osong public health and research perspectives. The authors of the article are Yu-Jin Choi and Yun-Sik Choi. The major driving question in the article is to establish the impact of electromagnetic radiations on memory in the brain cells (hippocampus). The paper concludes that electromagnetic emissions do not affect the memory function in the hippocampus. However, chronic radiations are likely to initiate hyperactive behaviors and astrocyte. This article relates to other papers on electromagnetic radiation because of its investigation on the effects of those radiation on human health. The other articles describe various types of radiations such as X-rays, Gamma Rays, ultra-violet radiations, and other scans to their potential health complications such as cancerous growths.
Developing the Roles for the Role-Plays Task 1 Chosen company- Prime Media Group, Australia Position- Sales executive specialized in contacting clients and describing various advertisement opportunities. The role demands explaining pricing and costs and managing the client’s needs. As a sales executive of the media company, I would be selling the company’s advertising space across various communication channels. Types of education/licenses- The sales executive should be sociable and must possess oral and written communication skills. Possess the ability to persuade clients and have good listening skills. Basic educational requirements include a graduate degree in marketing or business and five GCSE A-C grades, including Maths and English. Other experience/skills required- After applying for the job position of a sales representative, I would be expected to communicate across television, digital screens, outdoor billboards and create eye-catching phrases. I would be expected to meet sales targets and deliver the sales reports on time. The employer would expect at least prior telesales experience. Task 2 Company profile- Prime Media Group is based in Australia and was founded in 1986. The media house reaches around…