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Introduction “Eveline” by James Joyce is a story that was first published in 1904 in a Dublin magazine “The Irish Homestead”. Later on, the writer revised it and placed it into “Dubliners”, a collection of fifteen short stories first brought out in 1914. One of the main concepts in “Eveline” (and “Dubliners”) is the concept of paralysis, which, despite not being explicitly mentioned in the story, plays a crucial role in the main character’s life. Main text Paralysis in Joyce’s “Dubliners” is not a disorder caused by physiological factors, but a condition of total incapability to act, which has its origins in Dublin’s way of life, its thick and depressing social and religious atmosphere, and the lack of any alternatives for those caught in the grip of it. This moral and intellectual paralysis renders its victims unable to do anything substantial or to change anything even when given a chance, as it happens in Eveline’s case. The story tells us about Eveline, a common 19-year-old girl who lives in Dublin. Her life is full of routines, relations, and objects she is accustomed to. She does not question the way of things in her life to any extent. As the story unfolds, we can see that, for example, “during all those years she had never found out the name of the priest whose yellowing photograph hung on the wall above the broken harmonium” (Joyce par. 3). Often acting mindlessly, Eveline just does everything she is used to doing. She has to work much, not only at home but also at her job. And her boss “had always had an edge on her, especially whenever people were listening” (Joyce par. 5). She does “hard work to keep the house together” (Joyce par. 9), but her father says that “she used to squander the money”, “that he wasn’t going to give her his hard-earned money to throw about the streets” (Joyce par. 9). Anyway, these dull things she is reproved for have become a duty to her, and her life almost completely consists of mechanically performing these duties. She gets the chance to escape from this routine life when she meets Frank and starts dating him. Being “very kind, manly, open-hearted” (Joyce par. 10), Frank introduces a bright contrast to her mundane life. After a quarrel with her father, a man radiating danger of violence towards Eveline even at her current age, she has to date Frank secretly. Her boyfriend proposes escaping to Buenos Ayres together. Eveline dreams about how she would start a new life as a married woman, at long last get some respect, and build her own life. Her way of living has taken a s
During the poverty simulation process, I, among other students, had the ability to experience a life of a poor family. This process has given me an opportunity to reflect on some of the perspectives I held about poor families, in addition to gaining more knowledge for my medical practice. In particular, I have come to know that there are many hidden costs to being poor, and the inability to support one’s living can often be associated with a heavier financial burden than those of higher standing may experience. The second thing I have understood is the profound impact poverty can have on mental health. Being unable to often take time for yourself, or worry about how to survive the month puts significant stress on people, which then damages their mental stability. Lastly, I have also managed to feel the physical strain of poverty, and the way it can often leave people exhausted. Feelings Poverty is a topic that has had a large influence on my life and beliefs for a prolonged time. Having come from a low to medium income family, the feeling of not having money or not being able to afford something is familiar to me, but the particular conditions of heavy poverty have thankfully not been my concern growing up. I can heavily relate with those who had to live without proper sustenance, however, and my deepest sympathies lie with the lower classes. I think that community action and systematic change are necessary tools to address poverty, as it is a problem affecting far too much of the country’s population. In regards to my personal ability to resolve this issue, I hope to use the skills and knowledge of the medical profession to support those that most need it. Evaluation Something that stood out to me during the process is probably the tremendous emotional and psychological impact of poverty on a person’s wellbeing. If one considers the position of the breadwinner, it can often be difficult to picture the kinds of mental pressure a person experiences. In the process of partaking in this exercise, however, I have most prominently felt the sense of responsibility, guilt, shame and disappointment that can come with not being able to provide for your family. Supplying your children and loved ones with the essential things they need to live or money to purchase these things can be considered a bare basic component of providing for the family, and the inability to do that took a heavy toll on me during the simulation. I felt like I was not only letting other people down, but also letting down myself by not being capable of fulfilling my “role”, which also mounted even more pressure on me afterward. I think the combination of bad circumstance, other people’s expectations and a person’s own standards can coalesce into a mental barrier that puts a tremendous burden on the breadwinner of the family. In terms of learning about myself, I think an inability to deal with expectations and letting people down has been the most major discovery for me. Analysis Poverty impacts all aspects of patient’s lives. Their ability to afford healthcare or continuously support their own wellbeing, for instance, is heavily tie
Introduction A great deal of what we ‘know’ about history is based upon the stories that have been passed down to us through outsider accounts, cultural myths or other avenues. It is argued that by understanding what these myths are, we can begin to understand the ethics of the culture in terms of how the people understood their relationship with their environment, with other people and within their own community. For example, the Iroquois nation’s creation myth provides a great deal of insight regarding the deep connection these people felt toward the earth as well as some sense of how they viewed the world. Building from what can be or has been inferred from myths such as the Iroquian creation myth, the purpose of the present study is to discover a ‘true’ picture of the Iroquois based on actual fact. Importance of myth Much of what we know of ancient culture is brought to us in the form of stories, either the stories of the descendants or the stories of the conquering outsiders. A preliminary look at the myths or legends of the Iroquois as compared to actual cultural values reveals how the stories of the culture have actually contributed to the peoples’ identity formation. Although the research study will begin with an investigation of myth, this will prove to be an essential component of any illustration of this culture. This portion of the study will use a combination of research techniques. The first of these methods includes a literature review to discover ‘official’ understandings of a specific myth, such as the following discussion of the creation myth. This understanding, including the sense of depth of meaning conveyed by the presenter, will then be compared to the ‘real’ version as it is understood and willingly shared by a descendant of the tribe and discovered through personal interview. The importance of this aspect of the study will also be discovered through personal interview as it is through the legends and stories that the culture has been preserved and upon which new generations build their identity. This is further supported by literature studies regarding how identity is formed. In Iroquois creation legend, the world was formed as a result of the combined efforts of the animals which were already there. There ar
Emirate Airlines is one of the three airline companies which integrated Six Sigma in their operations. Such integration supported the company’s efficiency and services’ quality growth, making Emirate Airlines one of the best flight carriers around the world. Nonetheless, the importance of continuous improvement encourages the company to use lean approaches not only in the operational management but also in activities aligned with customer satisfaction rates. Therefore, the study on Six Sigma’s effect on customer satisfaction rates within Emirate Airlines should indicate whether the lean approach stimulates efficiency, quality and personalisation of services provided by the airline. Literature Review The concept of Six Sigma dates back to 1981, when, frustrated by the numerous attempts to integrate different quality systems, Motorola and General Electric began to organise them into a network of improvements that would ensure consumer satisfaction and product competitiveness. Motorola’s president has set a tenfold increase in productivity over five years (Juliani & de Oliveira, 2019). The engineer, Bill Smith, has researched this program to determine the correlation between in-service product performance and repair frequency. In 1985, Smith provided the results of his research and suggested measures to reduce product defects (Juliani & de Oliveira, 2019). These studies formed the basis of the modern concept of Six Sigma. Six Sigma is an approach to business improvement that seeks to identify and eliminate the causes of errors or defects in business processes by focusing on those baseline parameters that are critical to the consumer (Garza-Reyes et al., 2017). Six Sigma is a strategic approach that works across all processes, products and industries. Recently, this concept has been receiving increasing attention due to the significant economic achievements of those organisations that declare their commitment to this area of quality management. The essence of the Six Sigma method is effortless. Suppose that as a result of the manufacturer’s negotiations with the consumer, they agreed that the tolerance for some critical product characteristics would be, for example, 1 mm. Then the task of the manufacturer, if they share the idea of “Six Sigma,” is straightforward. They need to “drive” the natural dispersion of this indicator in the process of production to such stable limits that it falls within the agreed tolerance limit of 12 times, which, exactly, is ± 6q. The basis of the Six Sigma strategy is the thoughtful and purposeful application of different methods (mostly statistical ones), the improvement of the quality of processes by specially formed teams of talented specialists, who work in close contact with senior management. These groups solve carefully selected and promising tasks that bring significant econom
Nowadays, the pandemic is a term that is heard worldwide due to the current COVID-19 situation. The coronavirus has had an impact on the entire planet, paralyzing global processes for months. Nevertheless, COVID-19 is not the first pandemic the world has faced, even in the 21 st century. However, the current situation has become especially concerning for a variety of reasons. In fact, it is not only the disease itself that caused such serious consequences, as the unprecedented level of globalization has contributed to the issue. According to the general understanding, if the outbreak of a potentially lethal disease reaches a significant magnitude and spreads beyond national borders, the term pandemic is used. Over the course of its history, the world has faced several deadly pandemics. The list includes various instances starting from the Ancient era and including The Black Death, Spanish Flu, and H1N1 Swine Flu. In addition, some pandemics are not necessarily rapid in terms of the death toll increase. For example, AIDS spreading has been considered a pandemic, too, due to its global nature. However, COVID-19 is different from its 21 st -century predecessors in several aspects. First of all, its international death toll is alarmingly high, making it one of the most severe crises since the end of WWII. Secondly, the virus spreads rapidly worldwide, and it has managed to paralyze multiple nations’ economies and infrastructures. Finally, it directly affected millions of lives, as there is not a corner left in the world untouched by the coronavirus. Overall, the aspects mentioned above highlight the level of globalization in the modern world. Countries and continents have established strong economic, political, and social ties, making them dependant on one another. Additionally, international communication and transportation are easier than ever due to modern technological advancements. Similarly to the majority of phenomena, globalization has its advantages and disadvantages. While it contributes to the overall growth and development, the current pandemic showed significant flaws of a globalized, yet unprepared world.
Introduction Bankruptcy is a state in which an individual or a business unit is declared financially incapable of taking care of its activities. This is usually done to protect debtors and creditors even as they carry out their business transactions. Bankruptcy to an individual means that he or she could be having more debts than his income can manage (Media, 2005). For a business unit, it is a state in which its operating expenses are much more than its income and hence being able to effectively run the unit. Due to the risks that come with bankruptcy, the government came up with a law that was at first meant to protect creditors and later on modified to also protect debtors. In this paper, we will focus on three main types of bankruptcies and how they are applicable. Bankruptcy According to chapter 7 of the U.S. constitution, the assets of an individual or a business unit can be liquidized to cater to the creditors. It is usually considered to be the fastest and easiest means through which creditors can be cleared off. This kind of bankruptcy is also known as straight-line bankruptcy. An individual that applies for this kind of bankruptcy will be relieved of all his or her creditors after the assets have been used to pay off the debts. Chapter 11 bankruptcy’ is mostly applicable to business units where they prove to have substantial debts and assets that can be used by the court. The business unit is allowed to function as normal and the creditors paid through a stipulated plan. Chapter 13 bankruptcy applies to individuals with a regular form of income. They can proceed with their normal business transactions but derive a plan through which they can settle their debts. Some of the reasons why people file bankruptcy People file for bankruptcy for various reasons, but the main reason is basically to avoid the possibility of being taken to court by their creditors when they become bankrupt. An individual or a business unit will file for any of the different bankruptcies available that will be beneficial to them (Elias, et al, 2009). The court will always take action according to the preferred bankruptcy option that the debtor applied for. It will also protect a business unit and an individual that desires to carry on with their busi
Criminal justice system is a set of social laws that are regulated by the government in order to establish law and order within the administrative limits. It is the combination of all the administrative, operational, and technical divisions that are part of the law enforcement agencies (Gaines & Miller, 2010). The study of criminal justice is a broad topic, and is also concerned with the rehabilitation of criminals. This essay will describe the key elements of law enforcement agencies, the key elements of its correctional system, and it also defines the key players and processes of the judicial system. Lastly, the essay shows how these factors work together to provide security to the people. Law enforcement agencies could be divided into three levels 1) the local or county level, 2) state level, and 3) the federal level of law enforcement agency. The local level agencies are at the center of the whole system. They have all major responsibilities of maintaining the peace, by resolving everyday conflicts between the citizens and maintaining peace. State police is responsible for highway patrol and for the protection of the environment. The federal level is responsible for homeland security. Federal agencies usually consist of state intelligence, and they are responsible for issues like violent crimes, drugs, human trafficking and so on (Gaines & Miller, 2010). The correction is referred to that criminal justice system which is related to the correctional institutions. The essential elements of the correctional system are  1. probation,  2. Jail,  3. Prison, and  4. Parole. Probation is the testing period of the offenders in which they are released but they have to obey certain rules which are set according to law. Jail is a local correctional facility that holds those prisoners that are under trail. Prison is correctional facility that holds the convicted criminals for the period of confinement ordered by the court, usually more than one year. Parole is community supervision after incarceration (Gaines & Miller, 2010). There are
B2B Marketing It should be acknowledged that B2B marketing is different from B2C marketing, and it has its unique aspects. The demand for B2B products is always high. Samsung may be a target market for various companies. Firstly, it is producers. They either manufacture goods or provide a service. Such firms could offer the production of flat-screen TV parts at a great price or services that could be needed by the company. Resellers also could use our company as a target market if they can make offers that would be beneficial for Samsung. Gil‐Saura, Frasquet‐Deltoro, and Cervera‐Taulet state that “there is usually vulnerability in the relationships between business buyers and sellers due to the high degree of interdependence needed to achieve the desired result” (596). In other words, both sides should trust each other to cooperate successfully. Segmenting B2B markets B2B segmentation has quite a few implications because a company decides its relationships with other firms at this stage. It may be focused on particular buyers or the organization (Brassington and Pettitt, 114). Businesses are focused mostly on increasing their profit. Two segments can be chosen as the most appropriate for Samsung based on the Harrison, Hague, and Hague behavioral-based model. First of all, it is a segment that focuses on quality and brand. Firms that operate in this sector prefer the products of high quality, and our company is capable of providing them. Also, a brand name that is known globally is always an advantage in any market. Then, it is a partnership-focused segment. It is extremely fitting for our company because Samsung is a trustworthy and extremely reliable corporation that is always looking for long term partnerships. Marketing information systems Marketing information systems consists of various procedures, and it is used by businesses to help with marketing decision-making process. It analyzes, generates and stores all kinds of data from various sources such as clients and distributors. It can also be bought from companies that are focused on these types of operations. Information is a core of every marketing system (Leonidou and Theodosiou, 12). Certain types of data should be collected for decision-making purposes. Samsung should gather the information about sales because it is the ultimate goal of the company. Also, information about customer profiles should be stored to see the effectiveness of the new marketing strategy. Knowledge about orders is also crucial for every business. Customer service reports should be gathered because opinions of clients are essential for our company, and Samsung would like to base their future marketing strategies with those views in mind. Marketing metrics Marketing metrics are used to measure the curren
The work of art I have selected for this critique is the lithographic piece titled Secret Language II by Conrad Botes of South Africa. The artwork is currently hosted at the Museum of Modern Art as part of the exhibition titled Impressions from South Africa, 1965 to Now. It has been done using a combination of etching and ink illustration. The contrast between the black and white background etched image and the blue ink illustrations makes it easy to see for the viewer to pick out the elements that the artist fixed in the piece as part of his hidden message. The red lines spreading around the background also contribute to reducing the dullness that would otherwise have been presented had the artist chosen to leave it plain. Balance has been attained by consciously ensuring that the elements on one side cover the same amount of space as those on the other. The lithograph depicts the body of a bare-chested man with various images etched on his skin. A closer look reveals an image of a sword going through a heart, a skull smoking what appears like marijuana, the representation of a white man smoking a pipe, a skull wearing a crown of thorns, a man burning a cross and a snake among other depictions of what can be defined as evil. It is immediately clear, that Mr. Botes was trying to show just how much evil had penetrated society and how varied its manifestation is. The knife going through a heart for instant could represent the pain of betrayal. This comes from the saying to drive a knife through the heart, which basically reflects the pain that one goes through when something unexpected has been done by someone he/she knew very well. Snakes and skulls are generally regarded as representations of evilness in society and by having the skull smoke a roll of marijuana, the artist could be trying to send home the message that moral decadence eventually leads to death. The image of the man setting a cross on fire could be presenting the message religious persecution which was common in most societies especially in the 1960s. Finally, the skull with a crown of thorns could have been a direct representation of the death of Jesus-from the Bible and in this instance the image could be illustrating the suffering of the righteous. From the outset, it is easy to see that the artist is a religious person, probably a Christian, because of the use of elements that can easily be interpreted by practitioner of the faith. When I first looked at the image, I was more drawn to the image of the man and the two hands on the side of his head. It was, however, after a critical evaluation that I could see that the gist of the message that the artist wanted to communicate was hidden in the ink sketches. The artwork has actually made me see the human being as the source of all evil in the world. This, to me, is a clever way of packaging a message as it essentially gives the artwork a certain air of mystery. I would definitely borrow some of Mr. Botes style for use in my own art and I would actually recommend this to any artist ve