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In Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” Emily is depicted as a high class, southern belle that once upon a time was a beautiful young woman who had several male suitors. She comes from a family of wealth and status within her community. However, due to the overprotective and isolated behaviors of her father, she grows into a lonely, old, and bitter woman that refuses to follow law and order (Hsu and Ya-huei 87). This story is written in a non-chronological order because the author wants the readers to get the feel of what Emily went through by taking us back through her past, while also keeping us in tune with her present. Thus, it fluctuates between the two time dimensions and eventually brings the readers to the astonishing conclusion. Such non-chronological order keeps the readers in constant suspense of what will happen next and ultimately helps to resolve a puzzle at the very end of the narration. In the beginning of the story, Faulkner describes a scene where everyone has congregated at Emily’s house for her funeral. The men came to show a “respectful affection for a fallen monument” (Faulkner 1), while the women arrived “out of curiosity” (Faulkner 1) just to see what was inside of her home. Then the narration quickly switches to Emily’s past, where the author describes how she “vanquished” (Faulkner 2) the deputies that knocked upon her door to collect the taxes she owed. A woman of such a high caliber and status that she was, she did not accept the changes that were made since the passing of her father. She quickly dismisses them and tells them to review the city records and “see Colonel Satoris” (Faulkner 2) who told her why she was exempt. Throughout the story, Emily’s former wealth and status make her believe that she is entitled to certain privileges and that her perceived dispensation made her immune from the laws and rules that apply to others. She is far from the realities which everyone else faces, and people around town whisper and speak about her in an ill-mannered way. She is oblivious to this fact, and as Faulkner describes it in the third part of the story, she still carries “her head high enough” (Faulkner 3) even when others believe that she is “fallen” (Faulkner 3). However, even with all that she isn’t happy because she is a complete loner. She has never got married or had children, and the only prospect of getting into intimate relationship with a man is when she meets a day laborer named Homer Barron The times in the story – past and present – coexist and influence each other. Faulkner first introduces Homer to the audience in the part of the story when the author mentions the contractors beginning the work on paving the sidewalks. Homer was one of the workers f
Technology and computer science are the most rapidly developing areas of modern life. It is difficult to deny that technological progress brought both positive and negative changes. For me, it opened a world of opportunities and made learning and entertainment much more accessible. Simultaneously, it substituted live communication and led to the spread of hatred and fake information. In this essay, I will provide examples proving the positive and negative influence of technology. Even though I consider myself a conservative person, I appreciate the opportunities provided by technological development. From my childhood, I was curious and willing to learn as much about the world as I could. In my early years, sources of information like Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia were unavailable for me. I acquired new knowledge from the school library and encyclopedias. Later, I became interested in fashion, traveling, and dancing and technology made self-development and entertainment much easier for me. Today, I can read travel blogs and watch dance classes, and follow the latest fashion trends with the click of a mouse. Moreover, I can easily do shopping online, work, and enroll in educational courses without leaving my house. However, despite the multiple advantages of technologies, I feel that the social aspect of my life was negatively affected by social media. I have always been an extroverted individual; however, today, I mostly communicate via Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms and messengers. Social media addiction has
Introduction The level of global environmental degradation is on the increase and many countries are already experiencing some of its effects. Just like other parts of the world, Washington State has been plagued by a lot of natural disasters over the past few centuries and it is currently grappling with the challenges caused by these natural disasters. For example it has experienced earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Apart from these common disasters, erosion of the Palouse soils has caused serious environmental degradation. These soils are mainly found in the eastern part of Washington State. Importance of Palouse Soils The importance of this Palouse soils lies in the fact that it is very fertile and it also has the capacity to retain water. “This is because the particles of the silt that form the Palouse soils have pores that retain water and it therefore has a great agricultural potential” (Duffin 78). Owing to the importance of this soil it is therefore important to analyze the causes of its erosion, its effects and how it can be managed. Causes of Erosion “The history of the erosion of Palouse soils can be traced back to 1800s when crops were cultivated along the Palouse River Basin” (Duffin 34). This erosion became worse in 1900s when the erosion interfered with the soil fertility. The sharp increase in erosion of Palouse soils during this time was attributed to the destruction of the vegetation which protected the top soil. The inhabitants of the Palouse region cleared the slopes to pave way for cultivation of grains which later exposed the slopes to serious erosions. In the subsequent years, other factors have contributed to the escalation of soil erosion in this region and they include the following. First, is the issue of farming whereby several crops like winter wheat have been grown on the Palouse area, which has sloppy a terrain. Second, the sloppy nature of the Palouse region makes it prone to soil erosion. This is because water runs faster on sl
Introduction Medieval period was characterized by the fall of Western Roman Empire. This period saw an increase in tendencies and practice of the Late Antiquity. During this period, there was de- urbanization and an increase in the invasion by the Barbarians. The Roman Catholic Church was a symbol of cultural unity and influence. Emergence of monasticism was greatly evident in the west. The European monasticism was greatly shaped by traditions and ideas. The style of monasticism mainly focused on community experiences and practices with regard to the spiritual life. Discussion The wars were holy wars which were started by armed pilgrimages in order to free Jerusalem from Muslim’s grip. The crusades were prompted by the Byzantine emperor who asked for aid from Pope Urban the 2 nd .The effect of this was the mobilization of tens of thousands of Europeans citizens which led to the capture of Jerusalem and the surrounding regions. This conquest led to a series of conflicts with the neighboring Islamic regions (Bulliet, 1979). The medieval period saw the crusaders capture most of the Islamic territories in Europe. The Muslims’ counter attack on the other hand saw the repossession of all the crusaders’ regions in the Asian mainland a situation that led to a boundary between Islam and western Christianity that exists up to date. Feudalism during the medieval period was a set of organized political and military customs. The emergence of Feudalism was primarily caused by the decentralization of an empire. The military structure experienced drastic changes caused by the heredity nature of the systems. The medieval period saw the European monarchies acquire a more organized structure then finally disappear. Chivalry is the term used to refer to the medieval period knighthood. The knighthood exercised an aristocratic system which was founded on military organizations which recruited individuals for service to the knights. Another practice closely related to chivalry was the practice of heraldry (Bulliet, 1979). Chivalry also had some elaborate virtues that had to be practiced. Some of these theories which included religious chivalry were expounded in the subsequent era, known as crusaders era. Courtly love was a conception during the, medieval period used to express love and admiration. This was supposed to be a secret between the involved parties of the nobility. Courtly love was more defined on the virtue of erotic desire and spiritual attainment. Courtly love was mainly developed in four phases around the time of the first crusaders. This kind of love was the one that led to the nobility that was not based on family backgrounds and wealth but rather on character and actions. The revival of town life and urbanization occurred at the high middle ages and was accompanied by a gradual urbanization process. This revival was aided by the frequent raids between the Scandinavians and the Hungarians which led to conversion to Christianity. This middle age period saw an explosive population surge that flowed into towns that led to clearing of mass
From an academic point of view, a test is usually given to students, to assess how much they know about one subject or another. To address any problem, one has to acquire skills which give them an upper hand over whatever they are to deal with. Students tend to get nervous or even get stressed when they hear that they are to undertake a test. Therefore, it is necessary for students to have skills or methods to implement when studying for the test, while doing the test and what to do after the test. Better studying techniques and strategies lead to achieving better grades. As we all know the understanding ability differs from one student to the other. Therefore, students may differ on their preference in their study mode. One thing is clear though, for studies to become easy, one has to formulate a way in which it is fun to handle them. There are simple ideas that make a whole lot of difference while taking certain studies. One should make sure that the room he is studying in has the right temperature and ventilation. Lighting is also a necessary factor. One’s eyes need not to strain while reading concepts, especially while studying scientific or mathematical models. For a study to take place, the student must be up to date on the notes given out. Therefore, have the necessary material for studying available and a select suitable place of studying where interruption is minimal. This plays a significant role to the student’s concentration. Another easy but important thing to know is that one needs to keep healthy while studying. One should make sure that there are some healthy snacks around if need be. A student needs to take short breaks after a while of study, in order to give the mind enough time to absorb all the information that has been presented. Most students are likely to accumulate notes and do their studying a night before the test. This is the worst thing a student can do to his/herself especially if the notes are a lot. The best option is to review the notes immediately the class ends or space out your reading throughout the period of schooling. Students must make sure that they comprehend whatever they are studying so that one does not spend a lot of time re-read. This time may be used to cover another topic. Reading information bit by bit assists in easy retrieval and remembering of information by the memory in the brain. While reading the information, it is crucial for one to be taking down the main concepts or fundamental ideas in the topic in summary format. These notes help out in that they have the ability to help one keep some information for a long time in his
The book “A Brief Introduction to the New Testament” by Ehrman explains that the Christian canon was a result of many Christian debates on the correct teachings (6). These debates came about because there were many other writings by early Christians. For instance, there was a group of non-canonical writings called the Apostolic Fathers, which was as authoritative as the canon itself. I see the debates about the Christian canon as a confirmation that early Christians held different views. Therefore, books of the New Testament express diverse views as these early Christians wrote them. The views that early Christians expressed in the canon related to their encounters during those times. That is why Ehrman, in his book, uses a historical approach to explain the New Testament as well as other early Christian works. As such, the New Testament is not just a book for Christians. Rather, it is a cultural relic and an anthology of early writings that has played a significant role in Western civilization. Therefore, I advice present-day Christians not to follow the New Testament blindly. Rather, they should interpret the contents of the New Testament in reference to historical contexts, or the circumstances that existed during the writing of the book. As Ehrman explains, the context of the New Testament was the Greco-Roman world (17). Religious beliefs and practices of the Greco-Romans did not fully agree with contemporary ideas of Christianity. For instance, most Greco-Roman religions lacked structured groups that managed worship and creedal declarations that affirmed the belief of followers. Unlike modern Christianity, most Greco-Roman religions emphasized on animal sacrifices and other actions that delighted the gods. The Greco-Roman religions did not emphasize on morality or life after death. The religions only focused on daily survival and protection of the empire, as there was no clear division between the church and the state. One example of the Greco-Roman religion was Judaism, which was the religion pursued by Joseph and other Jews. The Jews recognized presence of divine people who had a special relationship with God and could do miracles. Therefore, account s of Jesus healing the sick and calming the storm were logical to the Jews. Judaism also recognized that there existed some great men and semi gods, who connected men and gods. Therefore, the Jews, who followed Judaism, did not find it hard to understand the birth of Jesus, who would unite them with god. I think that explaining the birth of Jesus and that He is the son of God to some non-believers in the present world is quite hard considering that the idea of semi gods is nonexistence in the society today. Thus, as we interpret the New Testament, we should always refer to its context. I also think that even as we interpret the New Testament in its context, we sh
All over the world, leadership is what makes people do what they do. It enables people to have a form of governance and control. People have not done a lot of research and writing about ethical leadership. But that does not mean that the present generation should avoid it. In fact, it creates room for innovative thinking and discovery. Ethics is all about what the leaders can do as a result of who they are (Cameron 2011). Some theories address the conduct of leaders and those that define the character of leaders. Ethics plays a significant role in leadership because it helps to differentiate between good leadership and unacceptable leadership. It is the society that defines what is good and what is bad (Cameron 2011). The Importance of Ethical Leadership The consequences of one’s actions would probably provide the basis upon which to differentiate between what is wrong and what is right. A leader may act for self-interest (McPherson 2012). The actions of the leader only seek to gratify his or her desires (Northouse 2013). Some leaders may incorporate other staffs and do things that help to promote the entire team and the company. The teleological approach to leadership that embraces utilitarianism requires that the command creates the greatest good for many or more people (Michalos 2013). In this case, the decisions reached help to promote the goodness in many people. Sometimes leadership also requires one to make decisions that are for the greatest good no matter what the consequences are for the leader (Michaelson 2010). It is like self-sacrifice. It is ethical leadership that promotes the right of others even when the leadership does not benefit so much from such actions. Good ethics requires the leadership to serve the people (Northouse 2013). The Role and Conduct of Ethics Apart from looking at the consequences of a leader’s action, it is also important to consider the duty of a leader. The deontological theory helps to examine what duty is to ethical leadership (McPherson 2012). It is important to know whether the actions of leaders are right or bad. Real work should produce good results. The leader must have the moral right to act and that those actions must be for the well-being of others (Michalos 2013). Examples of suitable actions are telling the truth, being honest, and respecting others (Cameron 2011). The Virtues Virtue-based theories also add essential tenets of ethics to leadership (Northouse 2013). Virtues must also be in an individual’s belief and character. Even though most of the real values are not inborn, people can learn them from their families, friends and communities (Michaelson 2010). They developed in ancient Greek. Aristotle and Plato identified these virtues as being paramount not just as leadership qualities but personal attributes to success. In contemporary society, these traits can be acquired and developed through training people the moral values (Michalos 2013). Ethical leadership should not just be about what the leaders do but also becoming the best in terms of being virtuous (Beauvais, David-Blais & Shukla 2013). Some of the virtues that leaders can inculcate in them should
Brief Synopsis of Alfreshco Butterroil Butterroil is an anhydrous milk-based product consisting of dairy fat at its purest form. This product consists of different types of lipids having varying melting points, which makes the products multi-purpose. Notably, Alfreshco Butteroil is a unique product as it can be used in a variety of food processing practices in both homes and industries. For instance, the butter can be combined with powdered milk to produce fresh milk, while it can also be used in chocolate manufacturing. As a result, Alfreshco Butteroil brand products can be described as multipurpose since it can be used in baking, roasting and applying on bread like margarine. It has been revealed that, the main products of anhydrous milk fat are anhydrous Butteroil, Butteroil and anhydrous milk fat. More so, this product was revealed to have enticing smell and taste of buttery scent. Since the product is manufactured in its natural form, it has been found useful in both industrial and home food processing activities. In bakery industries, Alfreshco Butteroil products have been found to be a major ingredient in manufacturing of confectionary and ice creams. As it has been revealed, this product has been revealed to have high nutritive value, capable of providing individuals with their daily energy requirement sustainably. As a result, its popularity in the market lies on its ability to meet the needs of its users largely. Marketing Issues Facing Butteroil Products Since Alfreshco Butteroil products have been made naturally without additives, their demand in the market has been increasing significantly. Considering that this product has various purposes both in homes and industries in food processing practices, Alfreshco Butteroil has been a great success in the market. However, this product has been revealed to go bad within short period, making it less reliable once stored for some time. More specifically the products are less durable, which poses great threat for this product’s popularity in the near future. As a result, this product has been revealed to be in danger of lacking enough market, especially with the rising competition in the contemporary markets (Armstrong and Kotler 23). The aspect of the product of having the capacity to be employed in various applications with regard to various temperatures enhances its wider usage capacity. Having special nutrients recommendable to the people of all ages, this product has the opportunity to thrive better in the market. Since it is suitable to both children and adults, the product has a wider market base, despite it being targeted to young children. Lenscold (49) considers the ability of a product to meet the requirements of a wider customer base as an opportunity for its potential future demand. On this basis, there is a potential future for the market of this product, as it has the opportunity to be purchased by all age groups due to its high nutritive value. Positioning of Alfreshco Butteroil Brand As it has been revealed, Alfreshco Butteroil products have be
Introduction In normal life scenarios as Sullivan (197) argues, “marriage is a communal practice that brings families together in a matrimonial celebration, as individuals endeavor to make new homes; form new connected families; filled with love and happiness, as a way of giving life a new perspective”. Therefore, since marriage is the primary determinant of the continuation of the human race in modern day societies, individuals have to use all means at their disposal to take care of their matrimonies, regardless of how complicated they might be. Although this is the case, the scenario is very different in marriages filled with violence, pain or abuse, a fact that necessitates breaking of such marriages, because it is of no use to keep a marriage filled with extreme pain, while individuals can survive happily on their own. Why Marriages Matter Considering the current global economic state, which has caused the cost of living to increase in most cases, marriage has become a suitable solution as far as affording a better and quality of life is concerned. Although in life, most individuals use their cherished values and set goals as guiding principles as a mechanism of defining their life patterns, in most cases many external factors, for example the need to have a better life, create variables that alter modes in which they prioritize their values. It is important note that, the alteration in modes of prioritizing values is the primary mechanism that most individuals use to create cultures that help them to fit in modern societies. One primary factor that influences how individuals prioritize their values is the need to shine in the society. This is achievable through excelling in every life undertaking for example, in jobs and education. Most individuals place high value on achievement and success; something, which in most cases the society measures by analyzing the levels of education attainment and increase in material wealth. This like a scenario is common in most marriages, as most couples always struggle to advance their careers, as a primary mechanism of developing families. It is important to note that, this is not the case in all marriages, although most research findings show that, increment of earning is one primary advantage of marriages. As Census outcomes on impacts of marriages on the general earning trends of most spouses show, incomes of most spouses living with their children has increased by approximately 59% over the last few years, a figure that contrasts with the reported 44% increment in all households’ earnings (Harden 165). Such an increment results from good marriages, which in most cases act as moti