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Author, playwrights, and poets use their various literary works to convey certain important messages to audiences. As such, these works normally demonstrate confluence about how the literary experts construct certain concepts such as themes. The portrayal of such themes necessitates literary experts to describe certain characters in specific ways. Applying the aforementioned concepts to Susan Glaspell’s Trifles play and Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour narrative enables one to notice certain similarities. For one, the two literary works dwell on the theme of female subordination and the negative consequences of this practice. Through The Story of an Hour, Chopin shows that Louise Mallard is harmfully subordinated by Brently – her husband – through various unkind acts. Likewise, Glaspell uses Trifles to demonstrate that John Wright – Minnie Wright’s husband – oppresses his wife via certain rude acts. The two works are also similar in that they prove that female subordination is not only harmful to women but also oppressive to men. In Trifles, John’s oppressive stance makes the wife so much depressed that she kills the husband. Likewise, Brently’s oppression of Louise makes the wife so cynical that she demonstrates indifference to the husband’s supposed death. As they build the 2 works, the literary experts describe 2 opposing characters who represent either the female or male views in their respective patriarchal chauvinistic societies. In Trifles , Minnie represents the female side of this gender tussle. Louise is representative of the female gender in Chopin’s narrative. In Trifles , Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peter also come in to support Minnie’s quest to escape John’s chauvinistic bondage. All in all, Chopin’s The Story of an Hour narrative and Glaspell’s Trifles play are similar in that they both describe the negative effects of their female protagonist’s oppression under chauvinistic males. To illustrate, the theme of female subordination plays out in The Story of an Hour through Louise’s confession that Brently’s supposed death indicates freedom for the wife. Louise demonstrates this disposition when she thinks that thanks to Brently’s supposed demise, she will be able to live her own life. Such weighty thoughts point out that Louise has been suffering under her husband’s yoke of male supremacy. She confirms these premises by indicating that Brently has been imposing his will upon Louise against her wishes. The theme of the oppression of women by
Introduction A diamond can be defined as a mineral which represents a cubic allotropic form of carbon. Besides, it is acknowledged to be the firmest mineral. This paper is aimed to highlight when and where diamonds were discovered, their structure, and modern uses. When and Where Diamonds Were Discovered A diamond is a rare mineral but possible to be found worldwide. Nowadays, the industrial occurrences of diamonds are known on all the continents, except for Antarctica. There are several types of diamond occurrences. For thousands of years, diamonds were quarried from placer occurrences. However, by the end of the 19th century, diamondiferous volcanic pipes were discovered. Thus, it became obvious that diamonds were not formed in river deposits (Shirey 371). It has to be stated that exact scientific data about the origin and age of diamonds has not been received and, thus, is not available yet. There exist a number of hypotheses which scientists have been considering. They are abyssal, mantle, meteorite, and fluid. However, the majority of scientists are inclined to accept the abyssal and mantle theories. They admit that, under high pressure of about fifty thousand atmospheres and at a depth of about two hundred kilometers, atoms of carbon form a cubic crystalline grid, which is a diamond. Diamonds are brought to the surface by a volcanic magma in the course of the formation of volcanic pipes (Shirey 383-384). Based on some research, diamonds are estimated to be between one hundred million and 2 billion and a half years old. There were discovered meteorite diamonds of extraterrestrial origin that had existed before the sun appeared. Besides, diamonds are formed during the process of impact metamorphism in the course of the fall of large meteorites, for example in the Popigai astrobleme in the north of Siberia in Russia. What is more, diamonds have been found in the associations of metamorphism of ultrahigh-pressure, for example, in the Kumdykolskoe occurrence of diamonds in the Kokchevsky massive in Kazakhstan. Both impact and metamorphic diamonds tend to form rather large-scale places of occurrence, with a huge stock and high concentration. However, the diamonds of these types are not large enough in size to be used in the industry (Nestola et al. 2). Industrial occurrences of diamonds are connected with kimberlite and lamproite pipes whic
Genetic technologies promise to influence the human being of the XXI century to no less extent than artificial intelligence. For example, scientists have invented a way to edit the genome of human embryos using CRISPR technology. The development of the CRISPR genome editing technology was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. This development has not yet been improved to the point where it can be introduced into human use. Nevertheless, the technology of genome editing has already revealed its positive and negative sides. The negative side of this development is its imperfection and the lack of a sufficient number of clinical trials. This study has not yet been finalized to the extent that scientists can allow it to operate in the conditions of real people. Moreover, some tests show that this technology does not correct genomes but eliminates some embryo chromosomes. This can lead to negative consequences, such as mutations. The positive side of genome editing technology is that it can help eliminate severe hereditary diseases transmitted from parents to children. In addition, this technology can help treat complex diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and HIV. Human genome editing is not aimed at treating diseases in adults and embryos, but at preventing diseases (Androno et al. 2020). In this case, the development can save many people’s lives and ensure a healthy life for the child. However, in order to conduct research and improve the technology, scientists need to conduct experiments on real people, which cannot be allowed, at least on an ethical level. Naturally, conducting research will require certain financial costs since it is pretty severe and complex. The costs will likely be justified when this technology becomes widespread and will help save many people’s lives, even in the embryo stage. In this regard, scientists should continue to work on the development of technology. Unfortunately, it will be challenging to find people willing to allow experiments on themselves or an embryo. In conclusion, this technology is aimed at improving the lives of children and adults in the future. Still, it is also impossible to exclude the possibility of developing mutations that can significantly complicate and worsen people’s lives. In this regard, the question of introducing this technology into widespread use remains open. One way or another, science does not stand still, and scientists will be able to develop technology and transform it for the benefit of society thanks to new technologies. Reference Andorno, R., Baylis, F., Darnovsky, M., Dickenson, D., Haker, H., Hasson, K., Lowthorp, L., Annas, G.J., Bourgain, C.,
Want to know what the King Lear themes are? This essay focuses on King Lear analysis: themes, characters, and main ideas. Justice, madness, suffering, and other major themes of King Lear are described here. A 100-word summary of the play is also provided. Introduction The struggle for power constitutes a root reason for conflict in Shakespeare’s King Lear, wherein a royal family betrays their ties for the sake of authority and order. Chaotic events of the post-Medieval rule are perceived through the prism of jealousy, betrayal, and dishonesty. A brief overview of the plot, characters, and central themes of the play provides sufficient evidence to argue that Shakespeare aims at encouraging the readers to disregard the quest for power in favor of family ties. King Lear Summary in 100 Words The story began when the aging King Lear decided to transfer power to his grown-up daughters, diving the kingdom in three equal proportions. Cordelia, the youngest daughter, chooses to remain without power than be dishonest with Lear. When the king makes a decision to renounce Cordelia, concentrating the right to rule between Goneril and Regan, the new authority figures expel the man, forcing him to leave as an outcast. At the same time, Cordelia marries a French king and falls for an obligation to invade Britain with an intent to save her neglected parent. Despite Lear’s prior unfair treatment, the woman remains loyal to him, continuing to take care of the former ruler. Another plotline concerns Edgar, an illegitimate son of the Earl of Gloucester. In exile, Edgar thrives on gaining power even in an illegal way, deciding to ally with Goneril and Regan to defeat Cordelia (Al Zoubi and Al Khamaiseh, 2018). Yet, the plan falls apart when Goneril becomes jealous of Edgard’s brother’s romantic feelings for her sister. Jealousy motivates her to poison the sibling and commit suicide afterward. Observing the chaos inside his former kingdom, Lear loses sanity, dying in Cordelia’s arms. King Lear Character Analysis King Lear A protagonist of the play, King Lear, is an elderly king of Britain. As stated by Hamilton (2017), over the course of his rule, everyone was faithful and obedient
Introduction Spillways are structures constructed to control flooding as they provide safe paths of releasing waters from floods from dams downstream. In most cases, the downstream is the river on which the dam was constructed. The spillway should clear water in large amounts without causing any form of damage to the dam or other surrounding structures while ensuring that the reservoir levels do not reach maximum (Gayar, 2020). Flood water entering a reservoir while it is already full leads to overtopping the dam. This is the situation that is avoided by passing the floodwaters downstream. Spillways can be controlled where crest gates are provided, which can be lowered or raised to adjust the outflow rate of water according to the conditions. These kinds of spillways are advantageous when the reservoir is complete since the water level will be equal to the level of the crest of the spillway. An increase in water entering the reservoir leads to a simultaneous water discharge through the spillway. This case is only applicable when the maximum level has already been achieved. With time, the water level decreases and goes back to an average level in the reservoir. Figure 1: An Ogee Spillway Energy dissipations are common in spillway systems, occurring primarily at the base. They mainly happen when these systems experience high velocity and form a stilling basin (Mojtahedi et al., 2020). Spillways are constructed based on their suitability to the site in question, among other factors. The different types of spillways are the drop spillway and the over fall and ogee. A drop spillway is designed so that the excess waterfalls on the downstream side of the hydraulic structure are vertical. It is mainly applied in low dams where the construction of a basin to form a small pool is involved. The small pool is primarily referred to as a water cushion, and its function is to dissipate energy. The overfall and ogee are more common, and they can be used on concrete or masonry dams because they have suitable crest lengths for the required discharge. This spillway has a controlled weir in the form of an S shape. The shape conforms to the profile of lower water nappe from a sharp-crested weir. The design head of the ogee crest stays at atmospheric pressure and becomes positive at the lower head, which leads to a backwater effect, and hence discharge is reduced. The pressure becomes negative at a higher head leading to an increase in discharge due to the backwater effect. Figure 2: Design of an ogee spillway Methodology The principle’s objective is the creation of a scale of 1:20 of a spillway containing a structure of a stilling basin. This is because the structures have been designed with the understanding of basic principles concerning spillways and stilling structures. Compared to the actual rivers and dams, the hydraulic structures are small, and their models are a replica of the expected behavi
The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster is perhaps one of the most devastating catastrophes in the history of the world. The 2010 disaster that saw an unabated flow of 4.9 million barrels of spilled oil for three consecutive months left a trail of devastation and extensive damage (Fiedler et al., 2009). The public health response was critical in solving the problem and controlling the flow and damage of the spilled oil. Besides, the management of BP oil was also very keen on relaying the disaster information to the public. This paper examines public health response, consequences of the disaster, and communication issues related to calamity. The role held by the chain of command in any business is perhaps the most critical because it determines the type of response needed in times of disaster. When a business releases its pollutants to the environment, the resulting negative effects are very costly to people. According to Michel and Winslow (2000), the BP Company took full responsibility and sought mechanisms to reduce and ultimately restore the ecological integrity of the region. The spillage caused a major reaction from the government and the public health officials who demanded information from BP on its dispersant effect. Consequently, the public health conducted three underwater tests through the Environmental Protection Agency (Jernelöv, 2010). This aided in breaking up of oil layer on the surface. An understanding of environmental health background is essential in appreciating the inherent problems and issues at different levels. Environmental analysts indicate that problem identification creates the necessary impetus for an organization to come up with a solution in terms of medical care. At this point, Zimmerman (2011) notes that although the majority of environmental health problems are evident from direct observations, some of them may not be easily visible until the negative effects are reported. As a result, environmental health managers should employ the correct modern technologies that can identify the problem even at very low levels. According to the precautionary principle, environmental managers should seek to generate strong and effective treatment systems to control infections. Oil spillage in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 had devastating effects on the environment. One such effect was on the ecology since animals in national parks faced huge threats from toxic fumes and consequent pollution. Over 34000 birds and 6841 animals died. Disturbing instances of mutations also occurred with about 50% of shrimps being born without eyes (PR Review, 2010). Fishery and tourism industries were also affected. Communication has become one of the most important tools that individuals, businesses, and organizations use to overcome hurdles and challenges within their environment. Many businesses today suffer losses from accidents or unf
Advanced technology in digital media has evolved news collection, editing, and reporting across the United States. A visible move that has been adopted in the new media is the use of social networks in news gathering and storytelling. The evolutionary steps have seen news reporting transform, whereby news channeled through social networks reach millions of people across the globe. The social networks media format is important because social media users make up 82% of the total U.S population (Statista, 2021). The shift of a more significant population to social networks has a great impact on news gathering. The social network is a contemporary media format that allows news reporters to have unlimited access to their target audiences. Journalists can get closer to the material and narrative topics that matter to their audience. Compared to traditional journalism, the use of social networks in news gathering has drastically expanded the field of media and journalism. An example of a trending story is the murder of George Floyd, which is believed to be a racially motivated killing (Fink, 2021). The story got international popularity through social networks trending in most countries with the hashtag ‘black lives matter’ on Twitter and Facebook (Fink, 2021). The story is an example of how social networks add to news reporting and analysis. A traditional report by the New York Times news report is more detailed and provides an in-depth analysis of the case compared to social networks. This can be attributed to conventional journalism follow-ups with the court, family, friends, medical autopsy reports, and eyewitnesses of the incidence. Generally, social networks contributed significantly to the development of the story. The media users are considered active participants because of their direct contribution to news gathering and storytelling. In conclusion, the evolution and use of social networks in reporting activities such as news collection and distribution present various advantages and threats that must be considered. Audiences may become active participants in activities that impact their lives in society by using interactive technologies. In the modern digitally transformed media industry, the objective use of interactive social networks in media gathering and processing is unavoidable in news organizations.
Abstract Employees are very important resource to any organization. A firm will have to rely on its employees to achieve its goals within its fields. Employees have the capacity to help transform a firm for the better. They have the capacity to create a working environment that would foster creativity and innovativeness. The current world today is very competitive and it requires innovative minds. Technology is bringing new changes in the market that demands that firms develop new approaches of operation that would make them more efficient. This can only be achieved if the employees have the capacity to respond to the changing environmental forces. The workforce can be categorized as young or aging population. Young employees who recently graduated from college are very agile in handling their duties. They are creative and very innovative in every action they undertake. However, they lack experience in their fields. They have not been working in these fields long enough to make any serious impact to the society. The aging population on the other hand, has experience. These employees have long period of handling various activities in their fields, and therefore knows what should be done. Because of this, the aging population is still important to organization today. They can team up with the younger employees and share their skills to come up with the best strategy of handling a given task. Introduction Introduction and Background of the Study Human resource is one of the most important aspects of organization. Human resource, according to Uhlenberg (74), is an asset to an organization. This scholar notes that human resource is the most important asset to any organization. Failure or success of an organization will always depend on the quality and commitment of the employees. Quality of the employees is always determined by their level of training, and the experience they have in a particular field. The labor market has experienced massive changes following the inventions and innovations in various field related to human resource. The world has experienced massive changes in various sectors, following the changes in the emerging technologies (Alon 90). The current job market is very different from what it used to be in the near past. There is an increased pressure on the employees to deliver quality work in all that they do. The production departments need employees who are efficient and understand the emerging technologies. This would enable this department to make its production more efficiently within the shortest time possible. The finance units need employees who have an understanding of the operational activities of all other departments within the organization. This way, the employees will be able to budget for each department appropriately. Marketing departments need employees who understand the emerging markets, and can apply social media marketing. This would en
Abstract A prosecutor informs a juror of information that can change their mind about the defendant. It only confirms their opinion but should they inform the judge of this and risk a mistrial? This paper examines similar cases of exposure and their conclusions. The responsibility of both the jury and prosecutor is examined and possible consequences of informing the judge of this situation. Ultimately I come to the conclusion that the most ethical thing to do in this case is not to inform anyone. The presented scenario puts me in the shoes of a member of the jury who receives outside information from a prosecutor during an elevator ride. The case revolves around a defendant accused of multiple child molestations in his neighborhood. My character was already pretty sure that the defendant was guilty, but during the elevator ride, he was informed that he had a prior arrest for child molestation. This information only confirms the opinion of the juror but the act of the prosecutor telling me this information can result in a mistrial. The ethical problem of this is should I inform the judge and risk a mistrial for a case where I am sure the defendant is guilty of a heinous crime, or should I keep it to myself knowing that defendant’s sixth amendment right was not satisfied? Jury and Outside Information Since the invention of the internet people have become very reliant on technology. The way information is passed from person to person has also changed. The Internet made news, records and any other information available at people’s fingertips. Social media made this spread of information even faster. This progress makes ensuring that the jury is unbiased and does not receive outside information close to impossible. The sixth amendment guarantees the right to an impartial jury among other things. Therefore, this issue of outside information affecting the jurors is a serious threat to the constitutional rights of the people (Martin, R. 2014). To understand this situation, it is important to spotlight how a trial can be affected by jurors receiving outside information. Hearsay affected the Humphrey v. Williams case; the defendant was convicted after hearsay spread among the jury. The case also revolved around mo