A Cottage in the Lane, Dittisham Introduction The poem A Cottage in the Lane is about a house that is being sold and was owned by a woman who had recently died. The persona is an observer who is watching the activities that have befallen the house. On the perceptions about the woman in the house, the poet claims that “where finally she lived out her life alone” this implies that the woman’s last moments before she died were in this house, and she has been living in the house alone. Given the dread, the poet gives concerning the house “Whatever tragedies occurred in the house” (IGSCE, p.1, 2019). The woman s death could be attributed to this house that it could have been the right course of her death. Given the fact that the woman at her point of departure was alone, it could imply that before she was living alone, there people living in that house and could have also lost their lives because of the house. This woman’s relationship with her neighbor was also one that wasn’t;…
Can Development be Environmentally Sustainable? Introduction Environmental sustainability includes interactions in an environment that help in the prevention of degradation of natural resources for long-term environmental quality. These interactions, therefore, enable us to meet the needs of the modern population without harming future generations. Thus, the question of ecological sustainability through development is critical to every individual. Most people still do not understand the key issues and debates on sustainable development, especially on the environment. They only have a general understanding of various perspectives and theories without the application of this understanding. This is because the knowledge of sustainable development requires fragmentation and a complete view of the modern world. From recent research, sustainable development helps in the protection of the ecosystem due to the activities of modern civilization. For this reason, this essay will introduce and discuss three theoretical issues that are critical for a better understanding of environmental and economic development, especially in the modern world. The first theory for environmental development through sustainability is the theory of ecological cost of the order. This is from the political…
A wall of fire rising In 1995, Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticat published a collection of short stories known as ‘krik?Krak!’ based on the cultural experiences of the Haitians. The title a wall of fire rising originates from a line in the play that Little Guy is acting. The story represents less of Haiti’s politics and more about Haitian life. The economic, social, and political struggles take part in the story’s occurrences, but they are the backdrop of the drama. The triumphs and tragedies of the three characters are what take center stage. From the play, many monologues are all over, inculcating the atmosphere of the story with both fires a passion. Including a figure like Boukman in a story that resonates with feelings of freedom and hope allows solidifying the themes in the whole story. A wall of fire rising revolves around the three-person family who lives in a one-structure inn a Haitian shantytown and comprises of Lili, her husband Guy, and their seven-year-old son named Little Guy. Guy is spellbound by a hot air balloon that belongs to another…
Examining the Digital World Through The Use Of Sociological Theory Conflict theory Karl Max proposed conflict theory, and it postulates that as a result of the constant competition in society for limited resources, there will always be a state of conflict. This implies that those who are enriched with resources and wealth will always strive to protect and hoard what they have. On the other hand, the poor who have nothing will do whatever is in their power to obtain them. As a result, there will always be a constant struggle between the haves and the have nots. Symbolic interaction theory Symbolic interaction theory opines that the society we live in is based on the interpretations of the people in it. It analyses the society by the descriptive or symbolic meaning that people attach to objects, events, and behaviors in the process of social interactions. The descriptive meanings are given primarily because it is believed people behave based on what they believe and not just on what is objectively true. Conflict theory in the context technology and the development of…
How to ensure hotel floors are sparkling clean A hotel environment should be sparkling cleaning. Thus, the management of a hotel must be ready to incur some cost to ensure that the floor of a hotel is clean. However, maintaining cleanliness in a hotel is not that easy. Different surfaces will always require a different method of cleaning. The following are five tips a hotelier can follow to keep the floor clean. Vacuum a lot Hoteliers can choose to hire staff who will assist in maintaining cleanliness in the premise. The hotelier should ensure that the employee Vacuums a lot. Irrespective of the traffic brought by people, constant vacuuming ensures that all the dust and contaminants are cleared. However, hoteliers should select commercial-grade vacuum cleaners while the choice of a vacuum cleaner should depend on the floor of the hotel. There are vacuums suitable for concrete floors while others are suitable for hardwood floors. Create a floor cleaner Regular cleaners are not suitable for high traffic areas like in hotels. Most of the time they don’t cleanse the…
What are the key advantages of using a prime quality battery for your car? To ensure all expenses remain within budget, people try to make optimum use of almost every single product they purchase to meet their needs. However, at certain times, one needs to spend a considerable amount of money for products that play a crucial role in daily life. If you own a car and use it on a regular basis, then it is imperative for you to buy a high-quality battery to make sure that your car runs and functions properly without any hassle. Top benefits of using a valuable and high-quality car battery Lasts for an extended period Depending on your car usage, you should purchase a battery. Manufacturers of car batteries claim their products to have better efficiency and last for a longer time. Therefore, rather than buying a cheap battery from the local market, it is essential to purchasing a high-quality car battery, which runs seamlessly at least for 4-5 years. A car battery gets mostly affected if you drive your car almost every…
Animal testing, household products, cosmetics, vaccines, medical students used to study Animal testing has resulted in many contributions to significant medical and scientific discoveries. Some of the breakthroughs for using animal experimentation include the development of vaccines, household products, cosmetics, modern euthanasia as well as an exploration of hormones. Also, studying using animals resulted in the event of advanced medical devices and surgical techniques. The process of animal testing takes place at government facilities, commercial facilities, and medical school laboratories. Thus laboratory animal does not only assist t scientists in understanding diseases, but they are also important when evaluating the safety of household products, vaccines, cosmetics hence used by medical students to study. S However, while acknowledging the discoveries that are as a result of animal experimentation, most individuals object the act of scientific testing in studies as they argue that the o animals have been denied freedom, thus suffering discomfort and serious injuries. Ethically these practices are cruel as live animals are used in such a case with no other alternative available as the animal used in such procedures…
Marshall Applewhite and Heaven’s Gate Introduction People, at times, are influenced to follow certain beliefs or practices just because the majority of the people surrounding them are doing. An individual can join a group either voluntarily or because of influence from those surrounding them. This kind of behavior is known as conformity. Conformity can be a result of upbringing. If children are brought up by collectivist parents who value the closed relationship and teamwork, the kids will quickly give up their achievements and goals to join a group to help achieve the group’s goals and objectives (Eric & David, 2017). At times if the purposes of a cult are convincing enough, the individual can easily fall for the idea and join the cult. It takes an influential leader to create and have many members following them. There are many cults in the world, but I will be looking into details about Marshall Applewhite and Heaven’s Gate. Marshall Applewhite and Heaven’s Gate is a cult in Texas, and its leader was Marshall Herff Applewhite, who was a self-proclaimed prophet together with…
Myth of the Disappearing Indian In the Myth of the Disappearing Indian, focus is on a brave and novel Indian who sacrificed both his land and freedom to ensure that America existed. The article explains that the nature of the character of the last of the Mohicans, the tribe that lived in the land that is presently called America, makes people wonder if ‘real Indians’ still exist. However, some people believe that the vanishing Indian myth is facilitated by the fact that the expansion of America was done on stolen land from the ‘real Indians.’ Despite the feeling that there is a lost tribe that was sacrificed because of the expansion of America, most Native American people still believe that the roots of nativity still exist in present-day America. Religion as a Way of Life In Religion as a Way of Life, the author explains the reason why there are similarities in the diversity of Native traditions regarding religion. The author argues that the aspect of all dimensions having an integrated social life dimensions is one of the common denominators…
Mental time travel Mental time travel is also known as Chronesthesia is a “hypothetical brain/mind ability or capacity, acquired by humans through evolution, that allows them to be constantly aware of the past and the future” (Murray). Chronesthesia is more about mental stability and health, which is vital to our daily lives. New discussion and research on the topic of time travel have stirred up the question in the minds of individuals whether time travel is possible. However, as time travel is still under-researched, the question of whether it is possible is rather almost impossible to answer. However, within the topic of time travel, some of its aspects have been proven to be possible. An example is mental time travel, where an individual recalls his past activities and projects his future ones too to be mentally aware of his/her progress. Practicing mental time travel can have positive effects like the lowering of amnesia “associated with either no memory of personal events or a difficulty in forming new memories about private events further related to no ability to project oneself in…