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The comedy Groundhog Day depicts the journey through which the protagonist Phil Connors discovers various qualities of his character. In particular, this individual is able to see that he can be caring, tender, and empathetic. Moreover, the protagonist understands that his cynicism serves only as of the shield that hides his vulnerability. To a great extent, this film can be compared to the mythic journeys that lead to the moral transformation of a person; the only difference is that the film-makers rely on such a narrative device as time-loop in order to show how the inner world Phil Connors changes. So, this paper is aimed at discussing the way in which the protagonist evolves. It should be noted that at the beginning, Phil Connors can be viewed as a very rude person who does not want to establish closer relations with other people. Additionally, when he understands that he is caught in the time loop, Phil only tries to take advantage of this situation. For instance, he robs a bank and seduces women living in the town (Groundhog Day). When this character understands that he cannot escape the time loop, he tries to commit suicide. The protagonist does not think of helping other people. This is one of the aspects that can be singled out because it can throw light on his values and beliefs. His attitude changes only at the time when he befriends Rita. This woman is able to show him that life is much more valuable than he thinks. Furthermore, Phil understands that he should learn more about the surrounding world. For example, he learns to play the piano in order to become more attractive to her. On the whole, this movie can be viewed as the fantasy of many adults who wish to change their lives (Yoder 14). In many cases, it seems to them that they are deprived of this opportunity. Furthermore, many of these people appear to be rather disillusioned (Lawrence and Mathews 315). Thus, this film throws light on the experiences of many people. This film can be compared to various mythic narratives that illustrate the journey of a person. In this context, the word journey can be viewed as the transformation of a person’s inner world. Overall, it is possible to mention Buddha because his spiritual transformation was also completed during his journey. In both stories, a person is forced to look at the world from a different perspective. For instance, Buddha learns that life is very different outside his palace in which he lives (Breaux 94). This journey eventually leads to his enlightenment. In turn, Phil sees that depression and cynicism must not become the dominant worldviews of a person. Moreover, he understands that love can empower a person and help him/her appreciate beauty. Thus, one can argue that his journey can be compared to the discovery of the inner self. This is one of the details that should be taken into consideration. On the whole, the film Groundhog Day shows how a person can discover meaning in his/her life. Phil Connors is able to see that there are many beautiful things that are worth living for. The plot of this movie bears resemblance to many mythical narratives describing the transformation of a person’s inner world. These
Critical thinking is a process that involves mental inquisition that is objective in nature as regards beliefs and analysis of facts. It is a process that involves evaluation, interpretation, inference and meta-cognition which requires reflective and systematic thinking about an issue (Scharfersman, 1991). It is therefore a well structured and controlled method of pursuit for knowledge that can be applied in all areas of life in general. The general characteristics of critical thinking involves objective analysis of facts, impartial judgment of character, consideration of evidence, deductive reasoning based on facts and informed an conclusion (Scharfersman, 1991). The skills that are necessary for critical thinking include; high intellect, ability to think logically, impartiality, open-minded, imagination, courageous, good problem solving skills, curiosity and strategic thinking (Scharfersman, 1991). All these are key characteristics of an effective critical thinker; curiosity for instance is a necessary characteristic that is required to motivate a person to relentlessly pursue evidence wherever it leads without fear and regardless of the consequences. High intellectual ability is also a key factor that is necessary and which enables a person to be systematic in reviewing information and in the process of evidence investigation. The purpose of this paper therefore intends to discuss in general what critical thinking entails, process of critical thinking and analyze the three major approaches to critical thinking. The process of critical thinking can be described to occur at various levels, however it must involve four important elements decision making, judgment, investigation and problem solving (Scharfersman, 1991). At its most basic level, a critical thinker must exhibit the ability to provoke original ideas, systematic gathering of data, analysis of relevant information, ability to test available evidence, logical conclusions and ability to communicate effectively with team players during brainstorming of ideas (Scharfersman, 1991). These are the features of critical thinking that we shall compare to the three commonly applied approaches of critical thinking to determine the approach that is most ideal. There are three branches of life that critical thinking process can be described to emanate; critical thinking as a behavior, as an experience or as a learned skill (Scharfersman, 1991). For each of these three approaches the underlying concepts of critical thinking are preserved but the methods and processes of thinking differ with each and every approach. Critical thinking as a learned skill is certainly a re-emerging branch that is in its own right entirely structured around the modern day principles of critical thinking. It is probably one of the oldest professionals that have been in existence since the ancient time. Indeed the art of critical thinking as a profession is well documented in ancient Greek history where the mo
In his reflections on TV production, Jason Mittell (2010) refers to the concepts of risk and innovation as the driving forces of TV programs creation. The author suggests that the process of TV programs development is quite challenging since the projects’ directors are always vulnerable to the customers’ unresponsiveness and inattention. However, Mittell states that there is a unique formula, which focuses on the successful TV program verification. Thus, the new product should pass three stages on its way to the wide public. These are innovation, imitation, and saturation (Mittell, 2010). Besides, the author dwells on the issue of pilots’ flaws. Due to Mittell (2010), many media workers do not recognize pilot production as competitive and winning on the market of TV programming. Thus, it is claimed that some popular trial episodes evolve into weak projects while no-pilot products can overtake the sales in real broadcasting. Therefore, there are some specialists, who refuse to work with the trial versions of TV programs. Reference Mittell, J. (2010). Television and American culture. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
All people live in the society and they are to subject to the rules of this society. Living in the modern world, many Europeans and Americans are unable to understand how other nations, especially those who live in the Far and the Middle East. At the same time, looking at the social changes and the rules how Americans and Europeans live, the representatives of the East are unable to understand how it is possible to lead such lives. Therefore, the rules, norms and situations which occur in the life of one particular society form their ideas and the norms of their behavior. Additionally, one should understand that those who live in one particular society are to follow those rules and in case of the rules violation or the ignorance of those the revenge is going to come. Reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Chronicle of a Death Foretold , it is possible to say that the role of the society was huge there as the death of Santiago Nasar is explained by the desire of the community to punish the one who has violated the rules of the community which have been existing for many years. To begin with, it should be stated that the main idea of the title is to show that the social point of view and the rules which exist in the society are known for all and that in case
There is no use denying the fact that India is one of the most ancient countries in the world with its unique history and culture. Great number of generations of people follow traditions which were created thousand years ago. Additionally, nowadays, many people all over the world know Buddhism and its main peculiarities. This philosophy and religion can be taken as one of the greatest achievements and creations of human thought of people in Ancient India. Being rather popular and well known, this philosophy appeared in ancient times, though it still has many adherers. People also know different peculiarities of Buddhism due to different ancient creations which could be taken as religious, philosophical and literature works. Bhagavad Gita is one of the greatest masterpieces of this kind. With this in mind, it is possible to analyze its main aspects to understand peculiarities of Buddhism and philosophy and literature of ancient India better. First of all, it should be said that Bhagavad Gita is a part of the great epic of Mahabharata , which is known to be one of the greatest literary works of Ancient India. It is often considered to be the basis of Hindu philosophy. The whole work is presented in the form of a dialogue between prince Arjuna and Krishna. They talk at the battlefield before Kuruskshetra War. Arjuna, being one of the most influential princes, has some doubts which are connected with his role in this war and necessity of his participation. However, Krishna persuades Arjuna to take part in it as it is his duty. In the course of a dialogue between these two characters a reader gets to know about some main aspects of Yoga which can lead to salvation. The whole work is organized in the way which helps to understand the main sense of Yoga better. Krishna helps Arjuna to move from one kind of Yoga to another, understanding their peculiarities better. In general, it is possible to say that Krishna presents Yoga as the way to save the soul of a person. There are three different kinds of Yoga which are touched in the work. They are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Though, these three ways have different peculiarities, there is only one main aim which should be accomplished with the help of these three different practices and it is liberation or Moksha. Some practical approach to liberation is presented in the form of Karma Yoga. Krishna states the necessity of action. However, it should be thought through as it is also pernicious to be too involved in the process. Krishna states the fact that a person should be able to clean his/her mind and participate in spiritual activity. Additionally, this kind of Yoga can also be taken as the way to realize potential which is hidden in a person and save his/her inner substance. Bhakti Yoga, mentioned in the work, can be taken as another step which can help a person to save himself/herself. This kind of Yoga centers around love and devotion to God. Krishna explains Arjuna that total surrender and love to God can help a pe
Introduction Schizophrenia is a major psychological disorder whose causes remain unclear despite its long-time existence. Studies reveal that this psychological disorder characterizes itself in poor emotional responsiveness and breakdown of processes related to the mind. As depicted in the movie A Beautiful Mind (2001) directed by Rowan Howard, schizophrenia manifests in disorganized thinking and speech, bizarre and paranoid delusions, and auditory hallucinations (Charles, 2003). Besides, the disorder also reflects a significant display of occupational and social dysfunction. This paper offers an in-depth analysis of the movie A Beautiful Mind (2001) to ascertain its display of schizophrenia as well as societal and cultural attitudes towards the disorder. The display of schizophrenia in the movie A Beautiful Mind (2001) The movie A Beautiful Mind (2001) is an American biographical drama that was written by Akiva Goldsman and directed by Ron Howard in 2001. Its cast includes Russell Crowe who plays the role of the main character John Forbes Nash, Jr. (Charles, 2003). Others include William Parcher, a Department of Defense agent, Alicia Nash, Charles Herman, Ainsley Neilson, Helinger, Marcee, Dr. Rosen, and Sol among others. The movie portrays the psychological disorder called schizophrenia in the character of John Forbes Nash
Introduction The classification of different types of murderers has taken center stage in the United States’ criminal justice system as stakeholders attempt to develop a comprehensive understanding of the motivations that fuel individuals to kill. The popular debate is that there are different types of murderers who are motivated by diverse factors to commit criminal offences of varying degrees (Soronchinski, Salfati, & Labuschagne, 2015). This paper purposes to not only explain the differences between three types of murderers (serial killers, mass murderers, and spree murderers), but also to provide a description of their specific characteristics, criminal offences, as well as sentence. Summary of Differences Although serial killers, mass murderers, and spree murderers are all criminally liable for killing people, their motivations differ and hence their criminal liability should not be evaluated using the same lens. In criminal justice, a serial murderer is described as an individual who have engaged in “a series of three or more killings, not less than one of which was committed within the United States, having common characteristics such as to suggest the reasonable possibility that the crimes were committed by the same actor or actors” ( Serial Murder , 2008, p. 8). This description is different from that of a spree murderer, defined in the literature as an offender who has committed two or more murders without a cooling-off period; that is, simultaneously or not having to go underground after each murder. The difference between a mass murderer and the other two murderers is that the offender commits four or more murders during the same incident and in a single location ( Serial Murder , 2008; Siegel, 2016). Specific Characteristics, Criminal Offenses, and Sentence Drawing from the above elaboration, it is evident that the time-frame between murders and the murder context (environment) separate the three types of murderers. Murders conducted by a serial killer occur in separate events and at different times, while those perpetuated by a spree murderer may occur without a cooling-off period. While mass murderers such as terrorists commit multiple killings at the same incident and in a single location without necessarily targeting a particular individual, most serial killers are organized and psychologically motivated to kill due to factors such as anger, thrill, financial gain, and attention seeking ( Serial Murder , 2008). Most mass murderers are not clinically psychotic, though they demonstrate poor social and interpersonal skills. Although a substantial number of serial killers are psychopaths, some are normal people who demonstrate egocentric tendencies as well as lack of empathy and guilt. Seria
In recent years, basic epidemiological patterns have been observed in many parts of the world with political and economic instability, increased migration, and the implementation of irrigation measures. In addition, there has been an increase in the incidence of malaria and its return to those regions where it has been practically eradicated. A person’s health condition can be described as having severe anemia and fever. Epidemiological location is mostly present in the African continent and some Asian nations (Hall & Fauci, 2019). Timescale is highly variant because numerous factors are influencing malaria epidemic tendencies, such as mosquito reproduction cycle or water contamination. Every year, thousands of malaria patients come to non-endemic countries, causing the risk of the infection to become established. Many imported cases cause local transmission and the spread of malaria. Malaria remains one of the most important health problems for almost 100 countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. Clinical cases of the disease occur annually in the world ranging from 300 to 500 million (Hall & Fauci, 2019). Many people die from malaria for up to 2.7 million people, including children under five years old (Hall & Fauci, 2019). Despite significant advances in the study of the biology, epidemiology, and clinical problems of the disease, more people are now dying from malaria than 30 years ago (Hall & Fauci, 2019). The highest incidence and mortality rates are recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. In countries of Europe and North America, where malaria has been eradicated, about 10,000 imported cases are observed annually among tourists returning from endemic regions (Pannu, 2019). These incidents occur mainly due to incorrect recommendations on chemoprophylaxis for those traveling to the tropics, late diagnosis, and prescription of ineffective antimalarial drugs, and several other factors.
A summary of the article The article, “ Globalization: a Physical Geographical Perspective ,” by Nicholas Clifford was published in the year 2009 by SAGE in the Progress in Physical Geography Journal . The research topic is the link between globalization and the practice of environmental sciences through physical geography. The hypothesis of the author is that globalization is directly linked to practices in physical geography in terms of environmental conservation, political ecology, Earth science, and sustainability science. The author adopted secondary methodology in the research from previous journals on the topic. The results of the research indicate that the practices in physical geography are shared by the commercial interests and the traditional discipline of physical geography (Clifford, 2009). The article and Geographic concepts This article is connected to a location in that the aspect of globalization reviews different resources within different regions. In terms of place, the article reviews the specifics in physical geography practices as elements of the interests. The aspect of movement in the article is captured by comparison of different interests that are to be aligned through sustainability in the Earth sciences. In terms of human-environment interaction, the article discusses environmental conservation as the primary element in the interaction between human activities and the need for sustainability. In term of the region, the article discusses economic, social, and geographical resources that are found in a different region of the globe (Clifford, 2009). The geographical scale of this research revolves around the relationship between the physical environment, resources, human activities, and sustainability as a globalization phenomenon. The main subfields of physical geography represented in the article include Earth science, environmental conservation, and political ecology. This article applies biosphere since it dwells on land and living. There is an interaction between human beings and the physical environment at the global level. Human beings exploit the physical environment but must ensure that sustainability and economic activities are balanced (Clifford, 2009). Significance This article is significant in understanding the relationship between physical geography and globalization. Specifically, the article relates Earth science, human activities, and sustainability as elements that are dependent on each other to balance the human activities and the physical environment. The article is important since it has covered the much-neglected relationship between physical geography and globalization as human activities merge across the globe. The impact of this research on humans is the clarification of the link between activities at the global level and the elements of physical geography as dependent on each other. Thus, humans have the opportunity to review the sustainability of these a
Keep on Beating Campaign UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention has a number of initiatives designated to help the community resolve some of the emerging and persistent problems of their daily lives. One specific program they have is the keep on beating campaign. It is designed to help more people prevent heart disease. With the increasing age of the population, it is important to manage the health and wellbeing of the people in the country. The campaign itself focuses of prevention, to give people an ability to better manage their lifestyle. The efforts include cultivating more productive and beneficial practices and managing harmful life habits. The program, including its informational material and activities, promotes better recognition of the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Beyond simply raising awareness, the program also worker to drive the incentive of people to check their health conditions and control the risk factors that they are subjected to. This effort is important to the process of ensuring the health and wellbeing of the community, as well as its ability to take direct action in the face of health emergencies. Reducing the likelihood of disease and raising awareness is a good way to interact with the community and aid individuals in better combatting various illnesses. Preventative efforts should always be taken first when addressing a problem, as it allows the most number of people to be protected from harm. However, advisory programs that seek to inform and do not have a direct force over their subject have a limited area of influence, relying on the people’s ability to understand the concerns shown to them and respond accordingly. The initiative made to address the problem of cancer in the UAE consists of both direct action and awareness campaigns. Through collective efforts, it is possible to help the community be
Abstract The analysis of literary works, and even visual art, has often been tied to cultural aspects that were associated with the writer and the period such literary works were written. Towards this end, Historicism and New Historicism are concepts developed to analyze literary texts in regards to culture. Whereas Historicism focuses on how culture was used to shape the characters and tell the story, New Historicism analyses texts as historical documents that showcase the different cultural affiliations of a particular society. Generally, one can argue that New Historicism is a revised version of Historicism. The paper will analyze the novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame , by Victor Yugo. The novel was written in the early 1830s. It will be argued that the writer, Hugo, was significantly influenced by the culture of the people of Paris at the time. Additionally, it will be argued that Hugo used his story to showcase some of the cultural elements of the people, thus, turning the book into a historical piece. Indeed, characters in the novel were shaped by similar characters that could be found in Paris at the time. Important to note, the personalities of the characters, the environment, and the events that the characters find themselves in highlight the various cultural elements of Paris. In retrospect, the purpose of the paper is to analyze the identified novel using New Historicism approach. In so doing, the culture of the people of Paris at the time will be evaluated and measured against historical documentation of the same. Overall, the paper will prove that New Historicism is not only a viable literature criticism theory, but also a great approach to analyze history. Introduction When trying to pick any form of literary theory for use, one has to consider the fictional part of the literary text