Essays on Gentleman

Masculinity is a set of qualities traditionally inherent to males. However, these features change through time. Some experts mentioned that the original idea suffered severely from the development of consumerism in 90s. Men were turned from the so called Caveman Masculinity to other behavioral patterns that would make them buy more goods. Levant and Kopecky are examples of authors who thought masculinity is in crisis. Like they mentioned in their book: “raised to believe that “real men” don’t feel fear, sadness or much of nay other emotions, we’re now told we should not only feel these emotions ...

The qualities that humans possess make them special from other living forms or objects. Yet, the studied stories suggest that there is a man – made form of existence that resembles humans in terms of reasoning, cognizing or even feeling human emotions, embodied into robots that possess artificial intelligence. The studied stories, “Tomorrow is Waiting” (Holli Mintzer), “EPICAC” (Kurt Vonnegut), “Robbie” (Isaac Asimov) or “Birth of A Robot” (Abigail Tucker) address the difference between humans and robots only to suggest that the difference is only a human – built concept. The robots presented in these stories show human features, such as ...

Eighteenth century how to become an icon in the history of fashion and influence our life

Embellishment, poise, elegance are some of the adjectives that can be used to describe the trend in art and architecture of 18th century. The age witnessed the most elegant and stylish way of fashion. It can also be called as a fashionable era. 18th Century era is generally known as the Age of Enlightenment. The beginning of this century experienced a significant change in culture, art and architecture. Fashion industry also was on its peak. The fashion centre in this era shifted from Versailles to Paris. The educated Aristocratic class was called bourgeoisie class. They settled down in Paris. The new ...

Representing the helm of a global enterprise proves no easy feat, particularly in the highly competitive and dauntingly complex world of the airline industry. Yet Richard Branson has managed to become viewed as a cool guy, who is down-to-earth, sensible and unpretentious as well as effectively leading the company Virgin into a hopeful future. A cogent understanding of the intensity and difficulty required to run an airline is noteworthy at the outset of this essay. In an article appearing in the Harvard Business Review, Anderson (2014) describes the treacherous terrain of management ...

The poems, “Do Not Go Gently into That Night” by Dylan Thomas and “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickenson, deal with the theme of death. Both poets use figurative devices to compare and contrast their abstract views on death. Thomas rejects the idea of death, and implores his father to fight his impending death. On the other hand, the woman in Dickenson’s poem embraces death as she goes willingly into death’s embrace. In essence, there is no specific way to present poems that share the same theme. Each poet chooses unique ...

The two poems, Because I Could Not Stop for Death, by Emily Dickinson and Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night, by Dylan Thomas deal with the theme of death. Each poem looks at death in different ways. Thomas does not accept death readily, but implores his father to hold on to life. On the other hand, Dickinson accepts death calmly. Both poets make use of figurative devices such as metaphors, personification and alliteration as they explore their opposing views of the concept of death.

Dickinson creates the feeling that death has compassion and creates a contrast in how ...

Introduction

As a writer, I have come to appreciate the exciting and lifting moment when my mind connects with the thoughts of another, through his or her piece of writing, which enriches the my experience of the world and the area of study. Further, it is because I – don’t only – get the opportunity to read the author’s piece, but I also get the chance to explore his or her true intention through the language and the literary devices employed. The overall purpose of the writer, about the piece they are writing, determines the techniques they adopt, as ...

Kimmel's book ‘Manhood in America: A Cultural History’ is about the history of the male experience in America. It is not a study on what the men actually did since the birth of the nation but is about what they were supposed to be like-what they were supposed to think, feel, act and do. Kimmel gives a scholarly account of how American men have been defined and described in the popular culture since the country came into being. Kimmel talks about the three stereotypical men of America- ‘the genteel patriarch’, ‘the heroic artisan’ and ‘the self-made man’ (Kimmel 16). The genteel ...

There a number of themes in Dickens ‘Great Expectations,’ but the theme of the age old problem of being a gentleman in any society surfaces through the character of Pip. In the past, the gentleman was any wealthy male whose status as a gentleman was determined by his clothes, wealth, and his family history. But, the gentleman is truly more than his physical appearance. A true gentleman should possess qualities that goes beyond one’s physical appearance or heritage and should include the personal qualities and traits of the individuals. The novel centres around Dickens ideal vision of a gentleman as one who ...

Chivalry is a term based on the medieval institution which has an aristocratic military origin of training Individual and offering service to others. Normally it is associated with ideas of knightly, honor, courtly love and virtues. Orders of Chivalry are primarily, a phenomenal history, strange to Christendom of Western Union of the middle ages. Categorically, several institutions have been placed overtime in the order of Chivalry .It is possible to differentiate several phrases in the history of those institutions. The original form of institution in the time of crusade was worthy its name of order since it consisted of people who ...

Poetry and song share common themes or ideas. Each idea is carefully crafted to create a mood or tone, to tell a story, or simply to entertain an audience. Either way the reader or listener is left with different feelings and emotions. The writers make use of figurative devices, rhymes, rhythm and imagery to create the overall mood and atmosphere. In the poem “Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickenson and the song “Flirted With You All My Life” by Vic Chesnutt, both writers view the inevitable nature of death and the impact death has on an individual’ ...

The element of nostalgia in the novel

Great Expectations is a novel that is based on elements of nostalgia. The arch typical nostalgic character is the doomed Miss Havisham, who lives in the past and cannot get over the jilting of her suitor – she leaves her crumbling house just as it was all those years ago. Pip longs for his dead parents since he is treated badly by his sister although he finds comfort in the kindly character of Joe Gargery, his sister’s husband. There is also an autobiographical sense of nostalgia coming from Dickens’ himself, especially with the Kent surroundings forming such an important part ...

Introduction

George Bernard Shaw is one of the most notable playwrights in history because of his ingenious and though-provoking plays. Shaw’s works are influential because they urge people to ask the difficult questions. Many people may disagree with Shaw’s views, specifically those that he writes in his plays but through his works, he helps people think about society and life. By Shaw’s criteria, we can call him a gentleman playwright because according to him, “A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.” By sharing his ingénue with the world through his ...

Annotated Bibliography: Definition of a Monster

Introduction Considering that particular focus of this research is defining what a monster is. The sources incorporated herein essentially work to define the term monster in relation to film literature, and personal perceptions. In a bid to accomplish this, sources that are to be used in the research establishes the chronology of the term monster, culture perception of the term monster, and finally the relation of monstrous characteristics to human behaviour. The most important ideas in understanding the subject of the research evident from the sources below include myths, history of monsters, magic and believes. Asma, Stephen T. On ...

For the purpose of these written questions, “AA” denotes Ahmad Abdallah and “TV” denotes the Advocate for the Thames Valley District School Board. 1) TV: Can you please tell us how you were able to write many English language papers during your studies in Austria? Did you write these papers yourself? AA: Of course I write these papers myself. I already have level 5 in English before I came to Canada and take the English as Second Language (ESL) studies. My English was already good enough to write papers. 2) TV: If your English ...

Introduction

Kung Fu Tze or Confucius was born in 551 B.C at a time when the Chinese society was going through an era of moral decay. The state of China stirred his mind and made him to search for a philosophy that he could preach across china so as to preserve the morality of the people of China. This theory encouraged the discipline and restoration in the society, ideals that contemporary china lacked at that time. I enjoy being Confucianist because this theory concurs with my desires to live in a morally upright society. The major principles of Confucianism included Li that ...

Every ad aims a particular group or class of people. The features used in the ads for luxury cars usually target to attract the attention of certain people. For instance, the ads for the Mitsubishi car and the Volkswagen car are different in their design and features but all have been properly tailored to appeal to their audiences (Sean Sheep).

Description of ad 1

This is an ad used by Volkswagen in advertising their cars on Magazines. The ad comprises of a young man flying in the air as he plays a guitar. Right behind him is a Volkswagen car and some people in the background playing ...

Management – Maritime Administration

Introduction 3

Benefits and Challenges Associated with Port State Control 5 Port State Control MOU 8 Discussion and Comparison of various existing port State control MOUs 11 MOUs and whether they help strengthen Port State Control or just another layer of bureaucracy 12 Conclusions 14

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Introduction The International Maritime Organization is one of the many branches formed after the birth of the United Nations. It was originally known as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization when it was first established in Geneva in 1948; the International Maritime Organization (IMO) retained that name until 1982 when ...

Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is one of the most important American short stories. Set during the American Civil War, it narrates the tale of a Southerner who is hung for treason after trying to go against the Union. Throughout the whole tale, this character, Farquhar Peyton, is seen longing for liberty as he is alienated to Southern aspirations, which serves as a sharp counterpoint to the situation of slaves in the Confederate States. One of the main motifs of the story is the main character’s yearning for freedom. From the beginning paragraph, Farquhar’s aspirations ...

The world contains many high-powered couples whose love and business prospects are complementary and whose individual attributes are stronger when joined. When the aspects of love and business are properly leveraged, solitary endeavors are not as strong as a combination of those endeavors. In Mark Twain’s, “The £1,000,000 Bank-Note,” Henry and Portia view their partnership of love and business as enhanced when they work in unison and achieve much greater financial security than if they worked individually. In the beginning of the story, Henry Adams describes his solitary existence in San Francisco in which his work put ...

Abstract

The concepts of national identity and Chinese imperialism are among the most essential postulates of Chinese cultural framework. The first explorations of these issues were taken by the ancient Chinese philosophers, while the culmination of their development took place in the late 17th century, when the imminent danger of foreign invasion became evident for the Chinese Empire. Wang Fuzhi is recognized as one of the most prolific Chinese scholars and political thinkers. Although his main accomplishments took place during the decline of the Ming Dynasty, nevertheless he managed to articulate the frameworks of Chinese national identity and the ...

Security and hacking

We had the privilege of hosting a guest speaker who gave us a lecture on “security and hacking” on the 20th day of November. The scope of the lecture was security on the internet and privacy. For IT enthusiast the speaker was very interesting as he linked theory with the real world experiences. He first introduced Robert Schifreen who is a self-proclaimed hacker. The captivating Robert reaffirmed the fact that with the internet revolution, we are all connected in one way or another; it is now easier than ever to talk to anybody irrespective of their geographical positioning. Also information and data ...

Antonello da Messina created the Portrait of a Young Gentleman in 1474. This is the picture of a man, as the title denotes, and we can presume that this is the actual likeness of an individual, as the characteristics of the face seem to be particularly telling even to the point of depicting unflattering details, like the big nose. Dressed primarily in black, with a grey undershirt, the man is presented in a three-quarter view staring directly at the viewer, confronting him/ her with what art historians call a ‘steady gaze’ (‘Portrait of a young gentleman’). The clothes of the man, although simple, seem to ...

The modern South Korean pop culture has formed under the influence of Westernization, improvement of the socio-economic situation and decline of the role of Confucianism in the society. As a result of these changes, Korean people now have more freedoms and opportunities than they ever had in the past, when the economy of the country was still in decline, and old traditions and views on gender roles and the role of a family in the life of an individual were still in force. However, the biggest changes happened during the last half a century in the ideals of female beauty and attitude, ...

Confucianism is one of the belief systems or religion that help shaped ancient history. Despite the difference in diverse governments and civilizations that existed and continues to exist, Confucianism is one thing that gives them similarities. One of the nations which have been extensively affected by this belief system is the country of Japan, particularly during its Nara period which encompasses the history of Joan from 710 to 794 CE. Much of Chinese and Japanese Confucianism derived their doctrines from the Analects of Confucius. The said record delved extensively with ethical principles in governance as well as personal values. ...

“Great Expectations” is a luminous piece of literary work by British author Charles Dickens. This novel was written in 1860’s and is completely recited in the first person. This is one of highly acclaimed novels of Dickens. The author raises some relevant issues in his novel and presents the same before readers in a vivid manner. This paper aims to propose a discussion on the novel, “Great Expectations” and further discusses Dickens writing style, various symbols and themes of the novel.

Plot Summary

The story is knitted around a young boy named Pip, who is orphan and lives with his elder sister. One day ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

‘Subject’ Poetry Literary Analysis Essay - Richard Cory ‘Richard Cory’ a poem penned by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a narrative poem that delineates the need to cherish what one possess rather than envy others. First published in the year 1897, the poem is one of the most anthologized and memorable works of Robinson. As Morris opines, this poem condenses a man’s life into sixteen lines, and the simplicity and laconic nature of the poem intensifies the ironic touch. In this poem, the poet has made use of irony to convey the context and theme of the poem. Richard ...

Assignment

Scenario I It is noon in Davenport when a young couple walks into Enigma Hotel, widely known for its delicious soup desserts. On entering the hotel, the young couple is welcome warmly and directed to their seats. Waiter: (Stretches out his hands pointing to the direction of the seats). Welcome very much, here are the seats. Just find a comfortable place for yourselves. My name is George and I will be at your service.

Waiter: (With a broad, enduring smile). Certainly; let me bring it right away (He rushes to the counter to get the menu). Waiter: (Perfectly folding ...

The Would-Be Gentleman by Moliere

Molière’s The Would-Be-Gentleman is a comical satire that reveals the various facets of human emotions and behaviour of seventeenth century Europe. Most of his comedies critique the pompous artificiality of French high society during the middle- and late seventeenth century. The characters portray farce to serious comedies of manners. France, during his time, had two distinct sections of society; the nobility or the rich, and the bourgeoisie; the middle class. Molière produced a number of satires that criticised the lifestyle of the rich and famous in France. In particular, Molière looked to tease the extravagant manner, style, ...

When the surrogates egg is used, she has utilized one egg she will never be able to use for a child of her own. However, when the mother’s own egg is used the surrogate is not being asked to give up something that is non-replinshable (Gentleman, 2008). The move to outsource surrogacy to poor countries leaves women vulnerable to being exploited through the need to earn money through surrogacy. In addition, these women may go through numerous pregnancy and births and be looked at as little more than a baby factory affecting their dignity (Nilanjana, 2011). It is ...

In the Edward Arlington Robinson poem “Richard Cory,” the titular character is a rich and kind man who has everything you could imagine a person needs. While he is rich, he is also benevolent with his wealth, providing charity and giving what he has to others. He is also very polite and well-mannered. Despite this outward happiness, by the end of the play he abruptly takes his own life. Robinson, in describing the hyperbolically good qualities of Cory, seeks to surprise his audience by showing that even the people’s perception of Cory as happy is proven false. There are ...

Many writers have found themselves writing about society in an indirect way through the features and attributes they reflect in their writings. The same can be said about The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay which was a representation of class boundaries and therefore had an impact on the consciousness of the public. The conventions that Gay uses continue to influence society today as it satirizes and mocks what society creates as societal stereotypes. Class boundaries in London at the time had caused major disintegration that became inevitable because of the nature of the problems that the disintegration caused. The ...

Introduction

The use of kinesics in communication is called body language. Its usage may be deliberate or involuntary. The researcher went on field trip to observe the usage of these non-verbal cues by individuals in a social setting, classify them and determine their effectiveness. The researcher chose a local restaurant and sat in strategic corner near the entrance where most of the clients in the café were visible. After observing the patrons’ body language without necessarily hearing what they were conversing about, the researcher realized that it was possible to deduce the type of relationship existing between the conversing persons. It is ...

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The story starts with stage directions that commence the five main characters of the play. It was in a depressing setting of the scruffy kitchen in an abandoned farmhouse. The setting institutes the melancholy, sympathetic disposition of the play. Additionally, the play situate in the kitchen instead of at the scene of the crime like the bedroom. The play subsists in a confidential, familial, and feminine domain relatively than the primarily male communal realm, revealing the focal point of the effort on the women. The main characters originally emerge in a disconnected faction that traces the gentleman into the kitchen. It directly ...

Based on a novel, written by Emily Bronte entitled “Wuthering Heights”, it can be ascertained that indeed, the mistreatment of Heathcliff by both his Master and Catherine epitomizes his struggle to grow with the social latter class system. This is apparently true based on various reasons that can well be referenced from the novel. Heathcliff learns to classify or regard himself as a member of the lower class; he does not have any qualities that can be compared to those possessed by Grange. Despite the fact that Heathcliff was adopted by Mr. Earnshaw, his son Hindley mistreats him by leaving him ...

First Impressions was the first original version of Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen in 1797. Jane’s father, Rector George Austen liked the novel and even offered to pay for its publication; however, the publisher rejected the novel out of hand. In 1813, the same book appeared to the public, although considerably revised, as Pride and Prejudice. This was her second book. The first, Sense and Sensibility, had appeared two years earlier. Both novels were published anonymously, although some people knew who the author was, it was not until her death that the secret became publicly known. ...

The main characteristics that are given for a well-rounded man in ‘l’uoma universal’ are based on a man having and possessing a wide range of interest. This is a man who can study philosophy and art at the same time being interested in engineering and also political studies. This man is also characterized by poetry and being a warrior at the same time. It is also evidence through the text that a man should be well built, that is being physically strong, both health-wise and physically and should be agile (Duiker, & Spielvogel, 2008). Also according to Castiglione, a well rounded man is believed to have style ...

“our own analysis of the semantic properties of classical Chinese is not meant to tell the reader how to impose a logical ordered reading on the Chinese texts, but merely to point out that they are not illogical and irrational, very different from our own patterns of language and thought though they might be.” P.310 Confucianism is a philosophy that was developed by Confucius between (551 BCE to 479 BCE). Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the province of China. He would later become a magistrate in the local courts. Confucius travelled across the country teaching people. For ...

Women are objectified in patriarchy. They have to use their sexuality in order to live a decent life and get what they want, because their position in the world doesn't allow them to achieve that kind of success alone. At least that was the case in 1953 when "Niagara" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" were filmed. In the fifties, emancipation of women was not at its peak. Women are victims in a male dominated world and their only chance is to marry preferably a rich man, who will support them. Lorelei and Dorothy sing: "Find a gentleman who is shy or bold; Or short ...

On the Origin of Species

Evolution, defined as the change in the characteristics of a population that occurs over the course of generations (Belk & Maier, 2013 p. 222), had been considered by various scientists since the beginning of the 19th century. Several evolution theories were put forward attempting to explain the origins of life and the changes witnessed among different generations of organisms. The widely accepted theory then was the special creation story as described in Genesis, the first book of the Bible. In the 1859, Charles Darwin published a book called “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of ...

- Using examples of relevant case law, distinguished between the following types of contract. - Bilateral a and Unilateral contracts Contracts can either be bilateral or unilateral in nature. The bilateral contracts are the most common contracts and refer to agreements whereby each of the contractual parties make a promise to the other party. For instance, in a contract for the sale of a car, the buyer promises to pay the seller £200,000 in exchange for the seller’s promise to deliver the title to the property. A unilateral contract on the other hand only involves one party to the ...

Since time immemorial, women have been always been illustrated as the weaker gender and a subject of admiration with the sole responsibility of pleasing the male gender. For this reason, women in movies and literature are illustrated as weak and when disobedient to the male gender they are usually viewed as vixens. This paper illustrates the concept of oppression in two texts and a movie coined from the fact that women were always forced to be loyal to their husbands in case of Christina and Blue Beard’s wife whereby any counter opinion and curiosity was not allowed. In the case ...

Up from Slavery is an autobiography by Booker T. Washington that details the struggles that Booker T. Washington had to go through in his bid to get an education. As depicted in the book, the fact that Washington’s family was poor was one of the leading frustrative factors that hindered him from getting an education. His hope to achieve an education would also be thwarted by the fact that he was born of slave parents (which essentially rendered him a slave); at the time, in was illegal for slaves to receive education. Convinced that his local school had ...

The tenets of Confucianism derive themselves from the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. It is a very humanist perspective and philosophy, treasuring the mastery of the self above all else. Confucianism is extremely practical; it does not focus on the tenets of gods or goddesses, but rather an emphasis on the family and the worldly things that are important in this world. According to Confucius, it is necessary to master your own actions and understand the way your spirit and mind work, so that you may be in full control over your actions. ...

Introduction

I attended a play at playwrights’ festival. The student who performed is well known to me since he is from our school UMASS Boston School. I could say that the show was so amazing; I did enjoy all my best. The whole presentation consisted of four various stories, each being different. The show was made up of seven students. The presentations occurred simultaneously, having one act after the other respectively. The opening of the show was an amazing play by the name The Old metronome. The story was about a young man known as Chip; he walked in an antique shop ...

Introduction

The Gentleman’s “Three” is a fictionalized business case study that reflects a performance appraisal system at Arrow electronics company. It is based at Circale Corporation. The VP in charge of human resources, Nils Ekdahl was tasked with the CEO’s directive of $20 million reduction from the payroll within four months. This directive was made after Circale Corporation made two new acquisitions though consultations with the former VP, Michael Milanese. After the new acquisitions were secured, there was an unsuccessful action of replication of the activities and systems from department to department in the company. Opposed to the duplication process, ...

Introduction

I have gone through various captivating episodes in my life but I do not think that there is any one that beats my wedding day. A wedding is a celebration that brings pleasure and joy to everyone involved including the family members and friends. My wedding took place on18 May, 2010. It was a delightful day and was characterized by the occasional peeking of the May sun. A cool breeze rustled in the atmosphere from the west giving a cooling effect to the wedding’s invitees as each took a seat on the gazebo walk’s on either side.

Cool classical music ...

Chapter 1

Right from Mr. Knightley’s visit to the Woodhouse family at the beginning of the novel, the author clearly creates the image of Mr. Knightley as a honest individual who never shies away from the truth. In fact, the assertion that he was one of the few people who could see faults in Emma, is proven true repeatedly during the course of the novel. Further, Mr. Knightley is introduced to the audience as quite forthright, as seen when the author claims that he was the only one who ever told Emma of her shortcomings. Mr. Knightley right from the beginning ...

In the opening lines of Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie, the narrator Tom Wingfield addresses the audience and says, “The play is memory. Being a memory play, it is dimly lighted, it is sentimental, it is not realistic” (Williams 1.1.12-13). When he makes that statement, he establishes that he is not a reliable narrator; he is not omniscient. From the audience’s perspective, this statement means that they can regard both what he says directly to them as narrator and the statements he and other characters make to each other as not necessarily accurate. The play consists of his memories ...

Explain how thinking has changed regarding the understanding of students with disabilities. How has legislation and litigation influenced the education of students with disabilities? At one point in time, Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, was of the opinion that any child with any form of disability should not be allowed to live under the law. This just indicates the challenges that children with disabilities have had to undergo through history. Though presently the rights of children with disabilities are enshrined in the law, it is important to note that children with disabilities have suffered through history from such ...

Because most modern plays do not have narrators, when the character Tom Wingfield is speaking as the narrator of The Glass Menagerie, the audience will pay more attention to his words. In part this is because he directly addresses the audience, and in part because of his comments about the other characters and himself. In some ways, the occasional use of a narrator makes the play seem slightly more modern in style, at least to audiences familiar with the television narrative device of “breaking the fourth wall,” in which a character on a television show speaks directly to the television audience instead ...

Compare and Contrast the characters of Carter Weatherbee and Percy Cuthfert in the short story in a far country by Jack London. Carter Weatherbee and Percy Cuthfert are two men who set to travel North in search of better financial prospects. Weatherbee is a clerk who knows nothing else apart from his profession. He is a lazy, uncultured man who would not move a muscle to help the travelling party in their various responsibilities. He is described as a man of a lower class who considered himself a gentleman though his character contradicts that of a gentleman (London, 2000). He is also a very skeptical man and ...

The gentleman made a better decision. Basically, the decision made is in line with the requirements of the job. The gentleman assessed the skills, abilities and behaviour and realized that the selected candidate would definitely fit with his company’s culture. He felt at ease with the candidate during the time of interview. The psychological testing proved that the candidate was generally fit for the job. Thus, besides the knowledge, experience and education, the gentlemen realized that the candidate must have organization skills, technical skills and communication skills which were pertinent in the organization. The criteria considered by the ...

Abstract

Sociology is the study of human behavior. Sociologists used sociological imagination to understand social interactions better. This paper will employ these tools to analyze Justine Bieber’s Boyfriend as a song that promotes teenage love. It will give a brief history of the song writer and singer in order to understand their musical journey and their motivation. This paper will then use the song a point of reference for romantic problems in the larger society especially in marriage. In the end, we will be able to demonstrate the importance of positive and free spirited attitude towards love.

Introduction

Sociology is the study of ...

English Literature

The play, The Importance of Being Earnest is amongst the most famous in the world of literature. It tells the tale of two young men, both of whom adopt of the moniker ‘Ernest’, in the pursuit of two young women. It is the original farcical tale which sees the two young men become ever-more embroiled in the lies and tales that they’ve spun. The play is heavy in themes which help to further the comical circumstances within which the plot unfolds. These themes include the satire of society and triviality within Victorian society.

Wilde is well known for ...

English Literature

The play, The Importance of Being Earnest is amongst the most famous in the world of literature. It tells the tale of two young men, both of whom adopt of the moniker ‘Ernest’, in the pursuit of two young women. It is the original farcical tale which sees the two young men become ever-more embroiled in the lies and tales that they’ve spun. The play is heavy in themes which help to further the comical circumstances within which the plot unfolds. These themes include the satire of society and triviality within Victorian society.

Wilde is well known for ...

Analysis of Autobiographical Character of the Novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Introduction Charles Dickens was one of the most popular English writers whose novels were known all over the world. His name was associated with realism trend in English classic literature. The two novels, David Copperfield and Great Expectations, are considered the most autobiographical of all other works created by Charles Dickens. This paper is devoted to the analysis of autobiographical facts of Dickens’ life in comparison with the life of the main hero of his novel Great Expectations, Philip Pirrip (Pip). Many critics cannot achieve a unified opinion with regard to the statement that Great Expectations is autobiographical. ...

The past four years had been horrible. I lost my father at Antietam in ’62 and my older brother at Gettysburg in ’63. Now, it was just my mother and I. My mother worked as a nurse at the soldiers’ hospital. Since I was only sixteen, I had not been called to the war, and just two weeks ago, we learned that Lee had surrendered to Grant somewhere out in Virginia. I sold newspapers, and I sure sold a lot on that day the news came that the war was over. There were celebrations and parties every night. Everyone in Washington ...

"The Gentlemen from Cracow" - Analysis

The allegorical short story "The Gentlemen from Cracow" is a very well-known and important piece of Yiddish folklore; a short story in which the poor villagers of the Polish town of Frampol attempt to deal with their own poverty in very interesting ways. When a drought is followed by a hailstorm, then locusts and other supernatural happenstances, the titular gentlemen arrives to offer these villagers a solution. The story itself is a treatise on conspicuous consumption, especially as it befalls a society that is unused to it. Attempting to transform this simple village into a haven for consumerism has disastrous consequences ...

Ladies and Gentlemen

“The guest of honor sir, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Today ” this is the most commonly used introductory words in almost all speeches by speakers of all times. Above all, the term ladies and gentlemen is frequently repeated throughout the speech in recognition of every person present. When someone does something childish, their colleagues will quickly respond, “hey! Be a gentleman!” in real sense, the term lady and gentleman is used to refer to a person who is polite, people who respect themselves and command respect in the society as well as self-styled. It is a term used to refer to people ...