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Introduction The “Rocking-Horse Winner” is a novel written by D.H. Lawrence. The novel was published in Harper’s Bazaar in 1926 after which it appeared in Lawrence’s first volume of short stories. The novel is composed of four characters; Paul, Hester, Basset, and Oscar Creswell. Hester, Paul’s’ mother is more lively and well illustrated than the other three characters. This paper will explicate the character “Hester” by analyzing her characters as well as pointing out metaphors and similes pertaining to her in the novel. Discussion Hester’s relationship with her kids, especially Paul, and her feelings about the relationship between fate and affluence offer insight into her categorization. Although she strives through the motion of being a good mother to the extent of deceiving her fellow colleagues, she is incapable of hiding the reality from her children. Lawrence uses these elements to show that Hester is greedy and her fixation with fate and money results to a serious obsession for her son, Paul. By demonstrating Hester’s body language, her features are extensively revealed. The author shows that Hester is an introvert especially when she tries “to hide something from Paul” (Lawrence 367). Her insensitivity is seen through the fact that she pays “no attention to Paul’s assertion” (Lawrence 367). The author shows that Hester is self-centered and this is seen when she “hid the letter under the pile of others, and said not a word about it” (Lawrence 375). The improvement in her personality is clearly demonstrated when she has “sudden strange seizures of easiness about Paul” (Lawrence 378) and this consequently magnifies her humanitarian side. The author uses dialogue to portray Hester’s nature. At first, she has a negative perception towards work as seen in the statement “I will see if I can’t make something” (365).Her pessimistic character is further seen when conversing with her son as shown below, Paul: “But why are we poor, mother”” Hester: “Well – I suppose it’s because your father has no luck.” (Lawrence 366) In the conversation, Hester blames Paul’s father for her bad luck. As the story progresses, Hester becomes more affectionate. For instance, she worries about her son and says “promise me you won’t let your nerves go to pieces…promise you won’t think so much about horse racing and events” (Lawrence 377). Metaphors and Similes in the short story that pertain to the character “Hester” Lawrence uses direct metaphors and similes to enhance Hester’s personality. The story starts with a metaphor that illustrates Hester’s unloving behavior. This is sen in the statement, “she felt that her children had been thrust upon her, and she could not love them” (Lawrence 365). The metaphor “deep lines…into her face” is used to depict her egocentric personality. The author states that “Hester is like a big monster” (Lawren
Introduction Amidst stiff competition in a world that has become a global village, resource management has been a challenge to many countries and international companies; hence, there is an obligation for sound energy strategies. In addition, social inequality, poverty, and environmental degradation pose a threat to an already vulnerable universe; thus, there is a need for a profound practical and tenable clean energy (Aronoff et al., 2019). Faced with the Great Depression, the US created the New Deal as a way of curbing the already exacerbated economic disaster. Consequently, depression was contained, although there were many who doubted whether the deal would succeed. Recent events have led to a new energy proposal – the New Green Deal, which consists of a plethora of economic stimulus proposals by the US to address economic inequality and climate change. In addition, Aronoff et al. (2019) assert that reducing emissions from carbon and fossils is the best way to defeat the big oil companies hence making a change for pure, clean energy. This paper examines the clean energy revolution as the main tenet in the New Green Deal and its importance to climate change as highlighted by different experts. The Components of Clean Energy Although it is a replica of the 1929 New Deal, the New Green Deal (NGD) is synonymous with clean energy revolution. It addresses two main tenets that are integral to global sustainability, climate change, and redressing socio-economic inequalities. In addition, the early New Deal had tackled economic recession while neglecting other pressing environmental concerns, and as a result, the New Green Deal was unveiled. According to Bassetti (2019), the NGD has an economic stimulus package and other programs geared towards the eradication of geographical socio-economic and environmental hazards. The author argues that if these challenges are not addressed in a timely manner, they are likely to exacerbate disasters (Bassetti, 2019). According to the United Nations Development Program head, Achim Steiner, the New Green Deal is meant to create jobs and replace oil dependence (Doyle, 2020). Further, it will develop business opportunities in clean and renewable energy industries. While mentioning the futility of oil dependency, the UNDP head has reiterated the need for countries to change their energy requirements. They ought to shift their focus to the wind and clean solar energy as opposed to the overdependency on oil and fossil fuels; thus, the energy revolution is needed (Doyle, 2020). Following the April 2020 oil crunch due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many economies have crumbled because of the fluctuation of oil prices. Further, the failure of nuclear power to be a source of safe and clean energy, as envisaged early, has led to the need to repeal it with new ener
Lucius Anneus Seneca (4 b. c. – 65 a. d.) is one of the brightest representatives of the philosophical school of stoics. He interpreted problems of culture in quite different way that any of the philosophers of his time (Griffin, 1992). Seneca was born in the family of a noble knight of Rome Empire. His father was a very dominating person, whose interests were dominance of the empire and of men. His father was a very ambitious, greedy and imperious person. He tried to be in charge of each sphere of life. Of course, education and upbringing in such conditions couldn’t but set a stamp on mind of young Seneca (besides, he was named after his father). Seneca Senior was fond of rhetoric and he tried to foster interest in it to his son (Griffin, 2000). But young Seneca was fascinated by philosophy. At first, he wanted to become one of them. But father’s upbringing set a big stamp on his decisions. His father cultivated greediness, ambitiousness and lust for power. Those were the main reasons for Seneca to continue his learning of rhetoric and politics. But he did not give up philosophy too. His in-born bents were so great that were noticed at once and many people predicted him brilliant future. But his success was stopped for a while by a severe disease. The star of Seneca ascended some time afterwards, when he appeared at the court of the emperor Caligula. At first, the emperor was kind to him, but when Seneca’s rhetoric skills exceeded those of the emperor, the least ordered to kill him. But a lucky instance saved him from death. Court of the Senators protected him and death penalty was changed onto exile (Kamm, 1995). Years of the exile became a period of development for Seneca. He critically thought over the main principles of philosophy of Zeno, Epicurus, Cicero, and many others. And in further he posed problems of the world and a person, a person and a society, an individual and the state in quite a different way. In 48 a. d. Seneca returned from the exile because of wish of Agrippina, wife of the emperor Claudius. Then he became the tutor of their son – future emperor Nero (Shotter, 2005). And here the story begins. When upbringing Nero, Seneca from the point of view of the time solves a problem which was in the centre of attention of the Roman thinkers since Cicero in the new way — a problem of a civic duty of the individual and his parity with a duty to his family, relatives, at last, to himself. Seneca, feeling the deepest disappointment from the unsuccessful pedagogical experiment (the young man who was brought up by him became not an ideal governor as he hoped, but one of the most bloodthirsty one in the history of the ancient world of tyrants), came to the conclusion that the main duty of the person is not a duty to the state which degenerated in the monstrous organization where customs and laws had no significant value, and a life of any person – b
Introduction The hospitality industry has become fiercely competitive given the globalization and liberalization of the economy and Switzerland has been a hot destination for leisure and hospitality purposes. Leysin is one such place, a high-altitude center, known more popularly for the well-maintained ski-resorts. Since the place is frequented by tourists and business visitors from all over the world, it is ideal for a casual dining restaurant that will offer formal dishes/meals from 3rd world countries, such as Thai, Indian, Japanese, South American cuisine, etc. The restaurant is to be named ‘The Banana Republic’. Literature Review In general, various sociological, technological, environmental, political, legal, and economic factors influence the way a company operates within any marketplace. The extent of variations in these factors, from one market to another, determines the strategic moves being planned by the company. Therefore, to make the Banana Republic a successful venture, we need to understand well the target markets and the segments that will be the focus for such marketing efforts. The Banana Republic initially plans to offer formal dishes from 3rd world countries like Thai, Indian, Japanese, South American, etc. Such cuisines are liked not only by the natives but by the European and American visitors as well. In the hospitality and restaurant business in particular the customer is consistently on the lookout for the best available services at reasonable prices. In this section, efforts would be made to have an insight into the hospitality industry, the present business prospects, challenges under the globalization regime, and the organizational efforts required to make an impact. An effort would also be made to understand some of the successful restaurant chains in the countries like Thailand, Japan, and India to understand the preferences of the natives and how best these tastes could be implemented under the climates of Leysin or if possible, what improvisation efforts could be put into the venture. Identifying Market area and Characteristics No business can prosper without approaching the existing as well as prospective customers. Intense marketing efforts, therefore, happen to be the key elements of a success story. We need to segment the market with the help of the demographic information i.e. the statistics of the people within Leysin, the number of tourists that frequent the region, and what are the peak seasons for such activities. Since our main target market will be people in the age groups of 25-55, therefore the market can be broadly segmented by classifying the population into the categories like;   * Students/ Youth   * Middle class   * Working-class   * Affluent Sections   * Business houses   * Tourists from Europe   * Tourists from the Asian region To assess the average retail sales volume we need to study the business of some of the existing restaurants in the area. This will help us in assessing our business prospects. To assess the spending capacity of the business visitor we need to ascertain the number and types of business activities/organizations operat
Introduction Despite the development of alternative energy sources, oil remains a crucial factor influencing the formation of the domestic economies of states and, as a consequence, the development of the world economy. Based on this, political relations are formed between different states and individual groups of countries. Their development strategies are primarily determined by taking into account the production of oil and petroleum products. The research issue The unprecedented reduction in oil demand with an excess of its supply associated with the spread of COVID-19 has led to a colossal imbalance, which caused a record drop in prices. Mhalla (2020) notes that from January to mid-April 2020, the Brent price fell 3.5 times, and WTI futures were sold at a negative price for the first time in the history of exchange trading, clearly demonstrating the vulnerability of the modern pricing system. In this regard, it is advisable to use statistical research methods to assess the product’s condition and predict further prospects for its development. To generalize the changes and to compare the intensity of the dynamics of the volumes of oil production and sales, the average values of the dynamics in absolute and relative terms can be calculated. According to Shields (2019), it is necessary to identify if there is a trend in the process under consideration for further analysis. For this purpose, a check for stationarity of the levels of the dynamic series can be carried out by the Foster – Stewart method. Ma et al. (2018) assert that if a trend exists, it can be identified, and the accuracy and adequacy of the growth curves can be calculated. If the time series contains not only a trend in dynamics but also fluctuations, it can be carried out. Tsounis and Vlachvei (2018) state that based on the initial data, using the Excel function, a trend equation can be built, which will make it possible to predict the volumes of oil production and sales in the coming period. Thus, statistical research methods will make it possible to assess the current state of the product and predict further prospects for its development. The research objective The objective is to estimate the dynamics of oil production and sales. It will allow forecasting further possibilities for its progress in the context of the pandemic caused by the spread of COVID-19.
Introduction Car wash business is no small business, and I want to show to the world that it has an international appeal. Most managers see car washing as only a part of an activity or a small neighbourhood business and not a service that can provide a big profit. It is clear from the literature: this is not mere entrepreneurship, but a $24 billion industry (“International Carwash Association: Invest in a Car Wash” par. 1). Car wash business can go global. I have tried it, and I know I will be successful, God willing. There are no secrets, but just those essential traits businessmen should have – tenacity and hard work. Car washing is a part of car business and an important activity in human life. You cannot have a car to serve you if it is not clean and beautiful like your spouse. Car aficionados know very well that if you have your car checked for maintenance, it has to pass by that shop for cleaning. I started this business only because I had a maintenance shop for all kinds of cars. That is part of my business history and what happened was that my shop did not earn too much, but my car wash business flourished through the years. My associates suggested that there must be a sort of expansion, from this country to many parts of the world. We all know every part of this planet has a road, every road has a car, and every car must be washed. Going global should be carried out with careful planning and to be implemented by qualified and dedicated executives. I have people who do not easily give up when challenged by the many hurdles in the international market. I told Paul, my vice-chair, to go and execute expansion plans in Asia, Africa, North America, and other emerging markets. Expansion to Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, North America and Europe Foreign investors have the disadvantage in entering the foreign market because of lack of knowledge of the local market and other environmental factors (Tan and Meyer 504). In this expansion activity, we must have access to local knowledge and information. Therefore, it is essential that I send first my trusted associates and gather some consumer insight. Globalisation outcomes affect international competitive strategies. Management style is influenced by culture, and we have to determine if we have to introduce standardisation or customisation strategies. Parts of Asia and Southeast Asia are some of the fastest-growing emerging markets. Emerging markets are instrumental in changing the structure of the world economy. In doing business in Asia, we have to listen a lot to our counterparts rather than talk more, unlike in a Western country, where people talk more than listen. In Africa, car wash is a must for any car owner. Most roads are not developed. People prefer to ride in public transport. My associate suggested that we had to figure it out very well as this might not be a favourable country for investors because most entrepreneurs in that country prefer the traditional small businesses like retailing or car repai
Introduction Gaius Julius Caesar remains one of the most important figures for his prolific conquests that he made during his life as an emperor and probably his untimely-preplanned death. This was a genius in making, combating with not only the minute Egypt but also with world giants like Germany, Gaul, and Britain (Appian 1949, 115). Nevertheless, his ingenuity did not save him from death in the hands of his enemies in disguise as friends, Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinu, when they descended on him on Ides of March. These two men, in company of a pack of others, carefully designed the death of Caesar behind his back. However, why would they want to kill their friend? It is important to note that, Caesar’s leadership or tyrannical rule policies had nothing to do with his death. Despite his leadership skills, all seemed to be well with Romans. All the indicators of a thriving economy were prevalent in Rome. From creation of thousands of employment opportunities to economic stimulation through export and import, confidence levels amongst Romans were rising by the day and every one seemed to be happy save for some leadership flaws here and there, which are common in any leadership. These leadership flaws could not move anyone to rebel against and plot assassination of the emperor. Even though there are many schools of thought giving different reasons as to why Caesar was assassinated, the most compelling school of thought is the one stating that, Caesar was assassinated because his assassins wanted power. All other malicious claims directed to Caesar were only to cover the truth. Brutus and Cassius were formerly enemies to Caesar and after he defeated Pompey, they swore allegiance to him but their initial rebellion did not go away and this is evident from the assassination they carried out. Why Assassination The fact that the men that assassinated Caesar wanted some grounds to accuse him and justify their assassination, implies that they had to plot how to win other people’s hearts and allegiance. Unfortunately, Caesar made many gullible mistakes exposing him to the wiles of these assassins. Many a times he failed to read signs that would signify impeding danger. In the opinion of the writer of this paper, nothing Caesar would say or do that would avert his inevitable death. Brutus and Cicero were very much aware of the damage they would cause to Caesar once they managed to brand him a tyrant (Yavetz 1983, 186). Therefore, the only thing that these two men needed was to come up with a strategy that would subject Caesar to public ridicule and then attack him after gaining enough support. To do this, they had to convince other senators to get into their scheme; fortunately, they got huge backing from senators, who joined them for different reasons. According to Nicholas of Damascus (1964), the chief principals of this plot were men who knew for sure that if Caesar were dead, then they would gain power to run the nation. This persuaded many senators to consent to the plot of killing their empe
Nowadays, in civilized countries, legal businesses, their taxes, and relations with the government are completely regulated by law. The United Arabic Emirates is no exception to this rule. Due to the state’s scrupulous attitude to justice and the nation’s development, the country shows impressive results in its progress. Practicing social responsibility and applying ethical norms to every field guarantees success to any enterprise and the whole nation. After the last crisis, since 2010, many cities in the UAE (the most prominent example is Dubai) started a quick economic recovery (Hamid). The enterprises’ honesty and law-abidance contributed to it greatly. In accounting, certain ethics needs to be followed as the accountant deals with the company’s finances. Moreover, he or she sees every violation and any attempt to conceal a part of the profits in order to avoid paying the necessary amount of taxes. In the case under consideration, the hypothetical conditions are the following: the size of the firm is too small for statutory auditing; there is cheating in the sales, and the company gets a part of its profit unaccounted; the illegal money is going to be spent on the needs of a party; an accountant is a person close to the management. For an honest accountant, in case of having learned about cheating, it is necessary to try to fix the situation. Firstly, it is important to consider the essence of accounting ethics in the Emirates. According to Sidani, “accounting in the Islamic faith is based on the assumption that assets and possessions ultimately belong to God” (263). It means that in an Arabic country, God is the beginning and the end of everything, including property. The nation is also a creation of the Almighty, that is why, being a part of it, the enterprise should contribute to it. One of the easiest and most natural things to do is to pay taxes. Moreover, it is obligatory, and disobedience is punished severely. It is possible to note that the UAE is the least corrupted country in the Middle East (“United Arab Emirates Corruption Report”). It means that the law works, and those who practice corruption and cheating are punished. According to Hamid, traditions and cultural specifics play a significant role in managing, auditing, and accounting in the country (3). It should be explained by the accountant to the managers who practice cheating. Secondly, it is necessary to remind the management of the role of the accountant in the company. It should be stated that accounting ethics in the Emirates is a “social responsibility” (Sidani 267). This means that the accountant needs to be honest with society, the authorities, and God. Abdallah states that in the Emirates, the field of management and accounting is strongly influenced by the Islamic culture that teaches its adherents to be honest (3). As the company is not audited, there is still a way to get rid of the problems: the money should be returned and documented, and then the taxes should be paid. As a result, the management will redeem their sin and may continu