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Eliot’s mother is likely a busy woman in Mrs. Sen’s story who is unavailable to take care of her son after school. Notably, Eliot’s mother employs strangers to look after her child. This is because one of the caretakers was a vegetarian who refused to cook meat for the boy (Lahiri, 2000). Additionally, another babysitter was an alcoholic and lost her job. There is also a possibility that Eliot and his mother are isolated from family members; therefore, they struggle to find people to create strong bonds. The questions asked to Mr. and Mrs. Sen by Eliot’s mother seem unfair, bearing in mind that she leaves her only child with the couple. It is also likely that the relationship between Eliot’s mother and her neighbors is sour. This is proved by the fact that she confronts them and asks them to lower their volume when partying (Lahiri, 2000). The bond between Eliot and his mum might also be questionable because they do not spend quality time together. For example, after spending a whole day in the workplace, she drinks wine, eats bread, and orders a pizza for Eliot, then goes out to smoke a cigarette (Lahiri, 2000). I think that Mrs. Sen’s description of being kind and responsible characterizes her as a person whose identity is centered around her household chores. This can enable her to take good maternal care of Eliot, which his mother or other caregivers cannot provide. Mrs. Sen is a responsible person and knows how to take care of children. For example, she does not allow Eliot to walk near the blade to avoid injuries (Lahiri, 2000). It is possible that Mrs. Sen lives a lonely and isolated life because of her inability to drive. The reason is that she gets distracted and nervous during driving classes, but Eliot intervenes and explains what his mother does. Reference Lahiri, J. (2000). Interpreter of Maladies . Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
The title of the story of Omelas makes a reader think that the story explains who these people were, why they walked away, and where they went. However, a skim through the story makes it apparent that the narrator casually outlines this information in the final paragraph of the story. Initially, the story creates a blissful impression. The idea that comes to mind at its beginning is that it probably describes a summer festival in a perfect city called Omelas with happy and prosperous residents celebrating the beauty of life. This impression is occasioned by the narrator’s description of the vicinity of Omelas. For example, in the first paragraph, the narrator depicts the serenity that is characteristic of the city in the morning. There is great music, and both the young and the old tread the beautiful streets in dance. The initial impression that the story creates is augmented by the idea that unlike prosperous cities of the world that thrive under slavery and dictatorship, Omelas has no king, police, or slaves. The city enjoys a peaceful and harmonious coexistence. However, the blissful impression begins to wane when the narrator discloses that some ills such as prostitution are tolerated in the city. Peace and happiness abound in the midst of corruption, thriving drug business, and weird sexual escapades, which involve the religious class as well. Intriguingly, the dwellers of Omelas do not revolt against such behavior. Consequently, it became apparent that Omelas is a corrupt society in which pleasure is sought without any consideration of its possible ramifications. The story assumes a morbid tone when the narrator describes a sad scenario about a young child who is locked in an unkempt dark cellar with little room for movement. This child lives on a diet of a half bowl of cornmeal and grease per day. The narrator does not mention the child’s sex but points out that the child is naked and has sore buttocks due to prolonged sitting on her excrement. For argument’s sake, the child could have been a girl. As the story unfolds, the narrator delineates the reason behind the child’s suffering, thereby giving insight into the theme of the story. It turns out that the entire city of Omelas was aware of the child’s plight because most of the city’s residents had seen the child. Some simply ignore the child’s suffering while others cry, but do nothing further to help. A considerable number of the residents leave the city after seeing the child. However, as already noted, the narrator does not mention their destination. Apparently, they all understand the reason behind the child’s agony. The residents of Omelas strongly believe that their good fortune depends on the child’s devastating agony. Therefore, the child is a sacrifice aimed at giving Omelas its pomp and color. It is baffling to imagine that people would comfortably lead happy lives at the expense of a poor child wasting away in seclusion.
Introduction The history of dramatic literature is generally regarded as the architecture of literature and theater. In the light of this statement, it should be emphasized that the real value of dramatic literature study is the research of the tendencies of the literary and theater development through the time. The aim of this paper is to review two dramas by the classics of this genre Wagner and Schiller. Das Rheingold, Wagner First of all, it should be stated that this opera may be regarded as the unique representation of the 19 th century drama. Originally, as Darcy (2001) emphasizes Das Rheingold (“The Rhine Gold”) is considered to be the first of the four operas of the “The Ring of the Nibelung” opera cycle, by Richard Wagner. This opera was written as the introduction for the whole cycle, nevertheless, all the four operas are represented as the separate creations. The history and the main theme of Das Rheingold incorporates the compilation of the Teutonic and Norse epic mythology, and the main theme is the relations between the characters of the opera, concentrated within the scenes of Rhine, mountains, rocks and forests of the medieval Europe, inhabited with maidens, dwarfs, and gods. Originally, this may be regarded as one of the first operas, where the necessary moods are created not only with voices or surrounding, but with the musical parts and introductions, which are intended to warn the audience of the approaching scene, character or action. The main aim was to thrill the audience, and give the atmosphere of the fantastic surrounding and scenery. (Clark, 2002) The Robbers, Schiller The Robbers was the first drama by the playwright Schiller, and, it is considered that it has essentially influenced the development of the melodramatic playwriting in Europe. As for the plot of the play, it should be emphasized that the pivot of the plot is the conflict between two brothers – Karl and Franz moor, who are of aristocratic origin. In accordance with the classical patterns, the origin of the conflict is the inheritance: while student Karl is strongly loved by his father, the younger Franz is represented as a cold and mercenary villain, wh
Introduction What is culture? Culture can be defined in several ways depending on an individual’s area of specialization and context. From an anthropological point of view, culture encompasses the entire scope of learned behaviors among human beings (Kalman, 2009). Within its complexity, culture entails morals, beliefs, knowledge, customs and laws among other human habits acquired through societal membership. Importantly, culture is not limited to any society or gender; both men and women have cultural attributes gained by virtue of being members of the wider society (Kalman, 2009). While culture is an integral tool for human survival, it is fragile and exists in a state of continuous change through the mind. There are a lot of things in life, which represent our culture and this may range from language to government. Similarly, as a symbol of identification, a subculture emanates from the mainstream culture and may not necessarily include the entire society. A subculture is therefore a representation of people with a unique culture and distinct from their main culture. Subcultures are highly associated with symbols like clothing and music even though these symbols may have a different interpretation among members of the dominating culture. Depending on a particular society, the activities of a subculture may be allowed or curtailed (Lewis, 2009). There are countless subcultures in the United States and all over the world, defining a given group of people from the main culture. A good example of a subculture with a global image is the hip hop culture, with its roots in America. This paper explores a wide range of issues that define the hip hop subculture, including but not limited to its origin, history, identification, impact and its future. To achieve this task, authentic and up-to-date reference materials will be consulted including books and academic journals. Hip hop subculture Hip hop is arguably one of the most common subcultures with an American origin. Whether one understands the background, beliefs and the identity of this subculture or not, the most clear thing is that we get influenced or introduced to it through its members’ unique fashion and music (Lewis, 2009). This segment of the paper gives a detailed analysis of hip hop in order to gain a clear understanding of its position and impact in the American society and the world at large. The history of hip hop dates back in 60s and 70s when this movement vibrantly exploded in Bronx, New York City. Based on its original identity, hip hop subculture draws upon visual art, poetry, political and social legacy of Africans, Caribbean, African American and Latino communities found in the United States of America. Importantly, this movement began as an independent and non-profit making cultural and musical way of expression by a section of the American society. During these initial and less felt stages of its birth, nobody envisaged that hip hop would become a booming commercial idea; it was about fun and enjoyment
The urinary tract is composed of different parts including the kidney, urethra, ureters and urinary bladder. Human beings have two kidneys that help in body excretion and blood purification. The kidney is usually brown in color and has a small size of around 10-12 cm. The outer cover of the kidney is called the renal capsule (Baskin & Kogan 38). The renal capsule is tough because it has fibrous tissues on its surfaces. The capsules are covered by two layers of fat to cushion the kidneys from any form of shock. There is also the urethra which is a muscular tube used to remove different wastes including urine from our bodies. The system also has the ureters that help to remove urine to the bladder. The bladder has several valves that help to prevent the backward of urine to the ureter (Kunin 46).The urinary bladder is a void, well-built elastic reproductive organ that is placed on the pelvic floor. The kidneys have functional units known as nephrons. The nephrons in the body help to regulate water and other soluble substances in the body (Pappas 64). Glomerulus The kidney contains numerous glomerulis that help in the purification of blood in the body (Pappas 67). The glomerulus is loop of capillary tuft and receives incoming blood from arterioles. Function of the Urinary System The urinary system plays an important role of excretion in the body. Although the main function of the urinary tract is excretion, it has other functions that include like:   * Regulation of plasma in the form of ionic composition   * Maintaining osmolarity of plasma   * Maintaining the volume of plasma   * Maintenance of the hydrogen ionic concentration of plasma   * Secretion of hormones Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infections are diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, and infectious parasites. Experts recommend that the use of specified terms when referring to particular urinary infections (Baskin & Kogan 39). For example, an infection affecting the urethritis is urethra infection. Urinary tract infections are common in women than in men. The infections can harm different body organs and cause death. Any damage on the kidneys will affect other parts of the body and processes associated to the kidney. For instance, kidneys play a huge role of regulating substances and water in the body, excretion of wastes, and production of body hormones (Baskin & Kogan 63). Any injury to the kidney can potentially affect many processes in the human body. Epidemiology According to statistics, UTIs are common among women than men. Females between 16 and 30 years of age have a high risk of getting these infections. Currently, 10 per cent of women have UTIs. The infections may reoccur from time to time depending on hygiene. According to
The media plays an important role in the lives οf politicians and in the way we view the politicians as candidates in their election campaigns. “The media report and comment upon the process and voters respond with enthusiasm, disgust, or indifference.” Voters are “news consumers” and when they watch the news their “attitudes about politics are being shaped.” According to research journalists are more trusted by people than politicians. Since journalists uncovered the Watergate scandal “reporters believed that the press saved American democracy and that it had a continuing responsibility to protect the public from lying, manipulative politicians.” So if the media has a terrible image of the candidate and is conveying this image to the American public, they would need to do a lot to change the voter’s perceptions. Politics is big business not just for the candidates, but also for the news organizations that cover government and the electoral process. Rare is the campaign that doesn’t rely on ‘media events’ to display its wares to the voters. Equally rare is the news organization that doesn’t spend much time and money trying to make political coverage palatable to an audience that is only mildly interested in politics. “Media coverage is important in terms of generating positive images and name recognition.” The media’s role is even more important for the candidates that have less funding. This is because the less money a candidate has the harder it is to have the funds to challenge all primaries. These funds will also therefore not be available for later contests, which would hurt the presidential candidate’s campaign. The beginning of the process of choosing a presidential candidate begins with caucuses and primaries. The campaigning for the primaries might begin six to twelve months before the first primary. The primaries themselves however can start as early as January. Since 1980 more primaries have been added and they have been held closely together. Another change that made this part οf the electoral process important was in 1920 when “New Hampshire gained the first position” and “states either moved or abandoned their primaries as the Progressive reform impulse weakened across the nation.” New Hampshire seeing these influences and wanting to keep their primaries first approved a bill on May 29, 1975, making sure their primary was before all the other states. This bill was approved after Florida and Massachusetts tried to move theirs ahead of New Hampshire’s date. The process of “front-loading” is known as the “contemporary trend where more and more states schedule their primaries and caucuses at an earlier point in the nomination process, resulting in multiple contests in a very short amount of time.” It has many different influences on the election itself. In general, it causes the number of candidates to be less while public deliberation οf the decision-making process is decreased. The chance of an underdog winning is less than that of a well-known candidate, mostly because issue positions become less relevant to people than name recognition. So if the candidates are well known it stands to rea
Brown’s book, I’m Still Here , is a staggering reflection on her life as a Black woman and Blackness in general. She recollects her childhood, school days, and workplace experience, all of which were characterized by struggle. As Brown reaches a new stage, hopeful that it will not challenge the Black girl in her, more obstacles appear. While she eventually learns to oppose white supremacy, the author cannot deny that the change is insufficient, although Brown continues her efforts to improve the situation. The book contains some valuable ideas that a person unfamiliar with Black people’s struggles may find hard to ignore. While Brown’s main points are far from being appealing, as she exposes the fact that racism is deeply ingrained in all aspects of American life, some are filled with positivity. One important idea is that representation, in the superior position (teachers) and among peers, profoundly impacts minorities. Brown was significantly more uplifted upon having Black college teachers, as she could not entirely trust White educators from high school who were prejudiced. The same was true for Brown’s job, where communicating with Black women from other departments was her only respite from constant confrontations with White superiors, colleagues, and clients. Another valuable point is that one should strive to achieve a better future even if it seems that nothing will change for the next generations. Brown refers to her ancestors’ resilience and likens it to what Black people feel at present, still determined to proceed even though racism remains a challenge. Lastly, while the author expresses frustration over White people, especially those persistent about “understanding” her struggles, she appreciates the few who can admit their privilege. Overall, the highlighted ideas are valuable for recognizing how Black people navigate through life. Brown’s points have important implications for educators who wish to improve their conduct in a diverse classroom. First of all, they should acknowledge that the students do not ha
Introduction Ring Medical is a branch of Ring Group Company that offers a variety of services to institutions and individuals. The 1984 financial results of this company were not good; therefore, the managers were forced to develop strategies that would ensure this company made profits in the years that followed. It is necessary to note that all players were given opportunities to develop concepts and products that would help the company to dominate local markets. Ring Medical developed the HCS-100 that was expected to generate profits for the company. This paper is an analysis of the suggestions to promote this product through increased sales. Recommendations for Product Positioning Product positioning involves strategic planning that will ensure a company takes advantage of the prevailing market conditions to make sales and generate profits. This is usually motivated by the need to fill gaps that exist due to the inefficiencies created by other products or a vacuum that has not been filled for a long time. Marketing enables a company to utilize the skills and knowledge of employees that have been invested in innovative products. It is necessary to explain that marketing strategies must reflect the position of a company in terms of competitions with other similar operators. A good product can fail to meet its market targets due to poor marketing strategies employed by a company. The HCS-100 was one of the latest technologies that were designed to reduce costs and improve efficiency in hospitals but it seems there were very poor marketing strategies that led to the failure of this product to raise the expected revenue. Ring Medical had two marketing options to choose from a variety of marketing alternatives available. An effective product positioning must give investors an option of choosing between cost production and revenue generating. This means that marketing a new product should involve skills that will enable consumers to identify whether the product will reduce costs involved or enhance the performance of various services. However, Ring Medical had to evaluate the appropriateness of each strategy before choosing which one to use. The following are some of the advantages and disadvantages of cost production and revenue enhancing perspectives that should be analyzed before implementing any marketing strategy. Cost production means that the product will enable the consumer to incur few costs if he buys a product. This means the product will reduce costs associated with operational procedures that may be uneconomical. Most companies adopt procedures that are very expensive and which cannot be sustained by their budgets. However, it is important to state that a cost effective product will enable the consumer to cut costs associated with the processes of acquiring, producing and distributing their services or goods. Therefore, this strategy will emphasize on the need to improve efficiency and quality of services offered. Lastly, This option gives the consumer cha
Introduction As a scholar in political science, Jacob hacker has significantly made ideological contributions in social, economic and health concerns of United States. The professor from Yale explained how the shift in social welfare policies has affected both private health cover structure and public pension plan. Hacker spent a greater part of his life in research works studying how pension and healthcare are affected by social and economic policies. He used qualitative method in his research studies that provided him an outstanding knowledge for drafting books and articles containing credited policy arguments. Divergence in Social Welfare Policies Hacker was concerned about America’s economic policies for social plan. He complained that USA social plans were not extensively integrated in American economic policies. This came as a surprise since many other similar economies overwhelmingly incorporated social agendas in their economic policies. He never understood why US (capitalist state) does not provide adequate health cover to its subjects especially at a time when citizens desperately needed these social policies. Hacker was concerned about US social programs and stressed that public policies to protect social plans were missing yet by history US citizens exceedingly depended on this programs. In summary, he suggested that governmental public policies will never be recognized without adequate inclusion of social privileges (health subsidies, pensions). Effects on Health Insurance System The effects of above mentioned neglects by the government are being impacted on the common individual causing a shift in their well-being and living standard. Insurance systems and public pension programs are some of the worst hit sectors of the economy that influence citizens’ well-being. In extension to this, the shift by public policies poses a threat to individuals’ economic status, which is further stressed by inadequate pension and health cover. Hacker noted that, the impacts are not only felt in offices but also by families at home. The undisputed negative impact comes in handy with the reduced government subsidies in health and pension cover. A policy that is too unfortunate to citizens, yet structured by persons who are expected to support them. The impacts begin with a massive reduction of health care and income securities followed by reduced pensions. Consequently, citizens will have to spend more on health to fill in the gaps that were neglected by government public policies. Additionally, the economy will experience hiking health insurance premiums forcing citizens to dig deeper into their pockets for sustenance of health cover. This may be, unfortunate, on low-income earners as they may not be able to afford expensive insurance premiums. As a result, insurance companies may experience a substantial decrease customer consequently registering loses or decreased revenues. On the other hand, health condition of the less fortunate citizens will exten