A comparative study of two texts, written in two different eras’ shows, quite obviously, the literal differences between them. Mary Shelly’s book Frankenstein and Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner explore the same notions danger of technology and strive for knowledge. However, their messages are developed for their respective audiences at a different time; therefore their content has extreme differences, highlighted when studying the two texts together. The texts also have thematic concerns which aren’t explored equally or at all by each other, which is another blatant difference between the texts. Ultimately, the context of the era and the way the author or director display their message are the factors that when comparatively studying the
Each decision made says some things about the person that has made it. Decisions reveal, test, and shape the ideas we have of our self and our morals. Their consequences have far-reaching implications and the book indicates when they are made in haste, with only individual interpretation or emotion, they can be devastating to the owner. The author of Defining Moments, Joseph Badaracco, Jr., relies heavily on what history has taught us through great intellectual interpretations of the most prominent philosophers: Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sophocles, Niccolo Machiavelli, William James, and Marcus Aurelius. Badaracco draws examples from other writers on ethics and philosophy to reinforce how, which, and when to apply the teachings of such forward thinkers to everyday situations, with which we are faced.
Daniel Byrne Exploring Gregor's Transformation using Sweeney's “Competing Theories of Identity in The Metamorphosis” In Kevin W. Sweeney's critical essay “Competing Theories of Identity in The Metamorphosis” he presents three concepts in order to better interpret Kafka's novel. Each concept deals with the deterioration of Gregor's identity to complete the transformation he underwent which was apparently only physical initially yet proceeds to consume all aspects of Gregor's existence. Sweeney suggests that a person is constituted by certain social relationships and that personal identity is maintained by these relationships. He goes on to suggest that failing with theses social relationships will further erode a person's identity (147). Sweeney's observation that Gregor fails to maintain critical social relationships which advanced his transformed state helps to clarify how Gregor's predicament was exacerbated by the loss of status within his own family.
These systems, such as interaction with the environment, religion, agriculture, politics, social interactions, economics, music, language, architecture, and all that is culture, are then assessed collectively to define a culture (174). Culture, as a collective character of human beings is learned and propagated through these systems. This chapter focuses on defining what a culture is and what forces influence the establishment of culture. Chapter 5 considers globalization as a force which has attempted to produce a unified culture. Mechanisms such as the international media, music, and business quickly spread a materialist culture.
To what extent has textual form shaped your understanding of conflicting perspectives? In any text, conflicting perspectives of events, characters and situations create interest and textual complexities. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is an example of a text that is built heavily upon conflicting perspectives, using Caesar’s historic assassination as a catalyst for the exploration of the qualities of leadership and strength. Through a number of monologues and speeches, Shakespeare constructs varied perceptions of a number of important characters and events which highlight the complexities of human nature. Through these conflicting perspectives, the textual form of Julius Caesar creates greater interaction with the audience.
English Revision Task How have the texts studied in this elective challenged your ways of thinking about "People and Politics"? People and politics are able to represent their own ideas and perspectives by utilising different techniques to bring forward a stronger influence and convey meaning. The multiple methods and procedures in which to form representation has challenged my ways of thinking about 'People and Politics'. W.H. Auden utilises satire to communicate the negative perspective of dictators in "Epitaph of a Tyrant" (1939).
Greifelt’s report gives us a primary source of information that Himmler’s personal staff were coercive when getting people to work. The word coercive is vague giving a secretive feeling to the report, this gives us the understanding that many reports within the cabinet might not be telling the absolute truth making conclusions harder to find. The Nazis created a new school syllabus which focused on national pride, militarism
How does contrasting characterization of spiritual leaders in ‘The Outsider’ and ‘Siddhartha’ result in contrasting effects on the protagonists? Word Count: 1500 Candidate Name: Biraj Khanal Candidate Number: 002332-008 School: Global Indian International School Session: May/June 2012 Societal customs and conventions of the people, period and place wherein a novel is set so greatly influence the work that it cannot be studied without taking it into consideration. These customs and conventions invariably affect the life and choices of protagonists. Religion and faith, or even faithlessness, often help us not just to understand characters and their motives but also the society. In the texts, ‘Siddhartha’ by Hermann Hesse and ‘The Outsider’ by Albert Camus, the embodiments of religion play an integral role in the development of characters.
a “professional code” to empower the interests of the elite. Halls also believed that ethnic minorities are continuously misrepresented in the media. However as times have progressed I feel that ethnic groups are beginning to be portrayed in a different and better light as individuals are challenging the norms of the media and breaking the moulded stereotypes. The media extract “Mind Your Language” is an olden day comedy sketch program which portrayed many different ethnic group using very strict stereotypes, among them was the “Indian” stereotype. In the opening scene of the extract we follow the Indian character “Ali” as he makes his way to classroom ready to learn and perfect his English.
Do cultural or religious characteristics provide an answer? This essay would first evaluate the orthodox approach of Relative Deprivation, then discuss the novel approach of Resources Mobilization Theory. Alternatives approach to cultural and religious factors would then be examined, at last a new direction of Internet Revolution would be introduced. Traditional Perspective: Relative Deprivation Theory The classical argument of why people rebel was provided by Gurr (1970), who stated that deprivation-induced discontent is the main factor that leads to rebellion. He defined relative deprivation as “perceived discrepancy between value expectations and value capabilities”, namely people cannot achieve what they expected in their life.