Ishmael: an Adventure of the Mind and Spirit Essay

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Soham More Summer Homework World History Honors Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit Essay Level 2 1. The Agricultural Revolution (Ideological): The Agricultural Revolution was a period in our history between the 18th and 19th century in which we began to see a massive and rapid development within human communities to supplement hunting and gathering. Ishmael describes this ideological movement as the beginning of Taker culture, whereas the Leavers designate this as the spread of Takers culture. 2.The Great Depression (Economic): The Great Depression was briefly talked about in the beginning of the story, due to the effects of the Great Depression Ishmael was forced to leaved the zoo and ultimately end up with Mr. Sokolow, who caused Ishmael to ponder about a question that follows throughout the book, Why are things the way they are? Mr. Sokolow turns Ishmael to think outside socio-cultural structures, and together they become companions and friends. 3. World War II (Political): Mr. Sokolow, Ishmael’s master, was obsessed with World War II, Ishmael rationalizes about how interested Mr. Sokolow was about studying Nazi Germany. He also momentarily talks to the narrator about the key to Hitler’s success; how Hitler could tell a story and have people believe it. 4. Collapse of the Soviet Union (political): This was a movement Ishmael talks about in the book. It was near the end of the 1980’s and according to Ishmael this particular event brought hope to the people of these countries and all over the world. 5. Trojan War: Another historical event Ishmael talks about is the Trojan War, he calls is an event that is isolated in the past, which has no relevance to with lives today, unlike the Agricultural Revolution. Level 3 There are a few major themes illustrated within Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit. The themes described within the

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