Essays on Utopia

Happiness can be described as a state that involves emotional or mental well-being of a person. It is characterized by positive or charming feelings ranging from little contentment to compelling joy. Various approaches have been developed to characterize happiness and identify its various sources. Different research and exploration groups, including positive psychology, try to apply the scientific method to answer questions about happiness, what it is and how it can be achieved. It is vital and essential to the human condition that "life, freedom and the quest for happiness" were regarded to be unalienable rights by the United States Continue reading...

At the point when a youthful lady named Meryem (Özgü Namal) was assaulted, her town custom obliges that she was murdered in place for the disrespect to be erased from her crew. A junior man named Cemal (Murat Han), the child of the town pioneer, is given the undertaking yet ultimately he has questions. The pair goes on the run, emulated close behind by nearby hooligans expectation on murdering the young lady. Fortunately enough, Cemal and Meryem get together with an appealing man named Irfan, an ex-college educator who is leaving on a cruising outing, and needs a group. Continue reading...

Initially, Utopia is an ideal place that is characterized by its social, moral and political aspects. Ideally, when one comes from Utopia, he or she is deemed to be rich in morals. Therefore, it may be surprising that one’s experience in a different environment might identify the new culture to be challenging or accommodative. Accordingly, some of the ideologies that are used to describe the society are deemed to be impractical and non realistic with respect to other cultures (Homer, 65). Ideally, the term was coined to establish a community that has exceedingly desirable due to the available Continue reading...

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A verbal piece of music that serves the purpose to expose experiences, emotions or thoughts in a bright and creative way, setup by literacy technique variables including rhyme, meter and metaphor and implicate the language for its sound and evocative influence is referred to as a poem and the writer of a poem is known as poet. The scholar after analyzing the significance of poems in the literature discusses articles on the poems briefly in order to extract results for the required awareness and benefits of society.
The scholar exerts extensive research efforts on the articles on the poems Continue reading...

I think the ones who leave Omelas go to far away cities and villages because they would not desire to be associated with the place where a child is imprisoned and made to suffer for the benefit of the community (Le Guin 115). It is possible that the neighboring cities are not filled with the kind of joy that is found in the Omelas. Even so, those exiting from Omela would rather stay in a place that is not as Utopia and delightful as Omelas as opposed to living happily at the expense of an unfortunate child. The Omelas Continue reading...

The renowned Steel Bridge is a double deck structure that has a vertical-lift and is also known as through-truss. It goes across the Willamette River in the city of Portland in the United States and was opened in 1912, so it recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The bridge has the dual function of carrying rail and bicycle traffic on its lower deck whilst the upper deck is dedicated to road traffic. This innovative arrangement makes the bridge extremely innovative and the fact that it has an independent lift continues to emphasise its prominence as the second oldest vertical lift Continue reading...

Godzilla is the monstrous dinosaur awakened from his deep slumber in the depths of the sea and started raising havoc in Tokyo, Japan. Godzilla is a movie set during 1954 with a baggage of controversies, issues, appreciations and critics. Godzilla is more than just the rubber monster destroying toy trains and buildings. He is more than the flames he breathes to the human population in the film He is more than just mutated dinosaur. Godzilla is a symbol of fear for something bigger. He is a shadow of the nuclear weapons.
Godzilla is a film that mirrors the historical Continue reading...

Reality involves the manner in which events occur in a practical scenario. Fiction incorporates perception of occurrences without considering their ability to take place in the manner explained. Imperatively, these explanations can merit constituting the broader aspect of opinions. In literature world, the determination of an explanation as being truth or fiction depends on its comparison with the happenings in the real world scenarios. In a given piece, the involvement of fiction focuses on the purpose of emphasis as well as the depiction of extremes within the boundaries of possibilities in each situation. The reality is contrary to the Continue reading...

This paper considers the ecological relationships among organisms in two paintings. While the obvious, mutualistic situations jump out immediately, consideration is given to the potential for other symbiotic types of co-existence. The possibilities are endless. This is not so much because of what is in the paintings, but because of what is missing.
What is most amazing about the presence of living things on Earth is the way they depend on and impact one another. If it were possible to use a string to connect living things to one another (based on how they directly or indirectly affect one Continue reading...

The cannon of human literature is littered with instances of human beings trying to aspire to the level of creators. There are many examples in different cultures of mankind suffering consequences when aspiring to the level of creation that these societies reserves for the gods. Ready examples include the Adam and Eve story in which humankind tastes from a tree of knowledge. Another example is that of Prometheus, the god who brought woes on humankind by given it the gift (or was it the curse?) of fire. In more modern times films and literature reflect this same human concern. Continue reading...

Background of the Book

Moses is considered in the bible as one of the meekest characters who have ever lived in human history. It could be considered that his capacity to control his temper on the Israelites as they are travelling along the wilderness towards the ‘promised land’, Canaan. While this good picture about a good man is painted in the bible, Zora Neale Hurston thinks differently about the man as he writes about him in the book Moses, Man of the Mountain. Considerably, this book, released in 1990 provides a distinct picture on how an African woman understands the course of life Continue reading...

According to White Hayden, historical accounts are connected to inherent and connectivity platforms. In his assertions, history and fiction ought to be taken as genres of a distinct basis. He argues on the plausibility of analyzing historical accounts as either fiction or science. Unlike science that is subject to interpretation and references, historical events do not entail facts that have been agreed upon and accepted to be inducted. Historical events focus on chronologies and past fallacies which find a recognition scope, as opposed to other submerged past occurrences.
In this case, Arcadia is well established along White Hayden’s Continue reading...

Introduction

My hometown is in Huntington Beach, CA. Huntington Beach is found in Orange County within Southern Carolina. Orange County is located by the seaside, and this gives the place a tepid outlook. The Huntington Beach is a beautiful place as it is characterized by a mild climate, a sandy beach, superb surfing and a marvelous beach culture. Furthermore, there are so many things to see, hear, and smell which I intend to explore in my essay.

Sight

Huntington Beach is usually like a tropical paradise all through the year. It is characterized by 9.3 miles of soft and sandy beaches Continue reading...

Today is a modern world full of fast-paced technology and inventions designed to make our lives easier. We live in a futuristic time that is built to suit our every need and whim. Despite these luxuries, there are still many aspects of our society that have yet to catch up to modern times. Many of these aspects concern the differences in gender, specifically in how one gender is treated worse or differently than the other in particular areas of society. This stigmatization is archaic and unfair to both genders. I recognize many things that need to change and if Continue reading...

Numerous religions have looked at heaven and paradise from different angles. There is a convergence on the idea of heaven among religions though the concept of paradise is accepted and disputed in equal measure. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines heaven as the dwelling place of the Deity. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines paradise as a place that is completely peaceful and pleasant. Heaven and paradise are concepts that come up when discussing issues relating to the afterlife. A considerable fraction of religious commentators agree that the afterlife forms the bedrock basis of all religions.
The Muslims believe that there is Continue reading...

Edward Bellamy published a utopian novel “Looking backward,” which became the most influential books in the history of American Utopian. The book provides a vision of the future that indirectly has assisted to direct the evolution of the American community. The book led to the creation of utopian societies and had great influence on political thought in the 20th century in the United States and the rest of the world. However, the author's illustration of a society where a person is subordinate to the state and industry army marches in lock step for the common good raises questions about Continue reading...

Harrison Bergeron is a story written by Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut’s story is a warning to the world about the quest of equality, which is spreading all round in many nations with America on the lead. The story shows the reader how the equality issue can have negative impacts on people’s individuality, and the society. The story revolves around the protagonist, Harrison Bergeron who is an archetypical symbol that represents defiance, and individuality. He is used to represent the people who will stand up, and protest against cruel laws imposed by the state on equality, and encourage others Continue reading...

The exploratory man expects nothing around a soul with the exception that it is a stream of awareness existing separated from the physical form. How it may exist, man does not ask, until he is persuaded that there is proof of its actual existence, and afterward an expansive number of partnered issues emerge (Inbar, par.2). Death is a subject which is of the deepest concern to everybody. One day or another, all must pass on. The fear of death surrounds the lives of all individuals. It carries impressively unnecessary distress, enduring and uneasiness to the survivors who are on Continue reading...

Business analysis of UMUC Haircut Company - Stage 1

One of the strategies of UMUC Haircuts is to have a competitive advantage of the customers. An analysis of the company using the Porter’s Give Forces shows that there are some challenges that the company face. The threat of new entrants is a real threat of the company because of the start of a new competitor. This force is high and will impact negatively on the operation of the company. There is a need to ensure that there is proper strategy to counter the force. Supplier power force is low because there is no threat that suppliers of Continue reading...

Introduction

Public schools in the American society can be labeled as a representation of the pluralism in the same society (Haugen et.al, 11). Unluckily, a lot of students in this system are faced with the unwelcoming and violent aspect of this setting. In line with this harsh setting, difficult intergroup relationships arise in the school. Hardly do, teachers have the efficient preparation required to work with the diverse linguistic groups, gender orientation or various socio-cultural differences among the students in class. Prejudicial attitudes are attributed to violence, bullying and conflict in the school setting (Haugen et.al, 11).
MP1: P- Prejudice Continue reading...

Pre-writing

Technological singularity is an event in the future time that will dramatically transform the human race. The technological singularity is also referred to as Singularity. It will provide the means of doing things that can only be imagined today. These objectives are considered achievable by many present visionaries.
The era of Singularity will be ushered on the bases of three disciplines also referred to as GNR, Genetics, Nano Technology and Robotics or Artificial intelligence (AI).
Genetics is a branch of Biomedicines that study DNA of organisms. DNA is an almost an indestructible molecule which is found in living organisms. Continue reading...

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Thesis Statement- This paper presents Milton’s trip to Italy and his book Paradise Lost. The paper will highlight Milton’s evocations of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, the fall and expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Finally, the paper will highlight the similarities between Milton’s re-creation and the art pieces, which represent Adam and Eve and the events. Finally, the paper will indicate the images, which were close to Milton’s imagination. The scenario presented by the idea of paradise lost highlights Milton's attempt to understand the story.
During his trip to Continue reading...

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Introduction
The characteristics or features of islands, especially small islands or Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are such that the local economy in these territories or regions would depend on tourism unlike larger states (Briguglio & Briguglio n.d., 1). We can attribute this to the prevalence of tourist-related activities, specifically people choosing to visit SIDS for vacations or holidays. As argued by Jack Carlsen (2012), islands are appealing tourist locations because of the images that these territories engender. The desire of people to separate themselves from fast-paced, contemporary life influence them to view islands as idyllic spots for holidays where Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Answers to the Questions
1.The city of Santa Utopia is plagued by ever increasing rent. Worrying that seniors may not be able to afford their rent payments, a city supervisor proposes imposing rent controls. Using supply and demand framework, diagram the effects of rent controls. Will the Santa Utopia rental market face excess demand or excess supply?
In Utopia, the equilibrium price is at Pe and it has been very high for citizens. Therefore, a supervisor suggests applying rent control. If the city management applies that suggestion, the price level has to be kept under the equilibrium price. In Continue reading...

Analysis of Lyrics

Viva la Vida is a song by Coldplay which is about a king who rejoiced in life being in power; it is actually about the life of a deposed king who has lost power after a revolution. This song particularly refers to the French revolution or the Roman Empire, after which the king is reflecting his life back then. He has been pondering about how the world was in his hands, that, in just a single command the sea would rise, how his people praised him and sang in his name, how his prosecutors dreaded his presence. Yet, everything Continue reading...

The story, Bloodchild, represents a scientific fiction story that shows human beings isolated in a hysterical world. The humans mainly function as birthing vessels, displaying many elements of western civilization and scientific fiction by the author. However, the author uses many twists in the story showing that the human beings had many civilization weaknesses that needed address. The story happens in space as the characters say that the humans had ancestors saved by the ancient people living on the land. This paper critically analyzes the story Bloodchild by Octavia Butler showing various elements of the short story that changed Continue reading...

Minnesota is a huge tourist attraction city in the United States of America for both the local tourists and the international tourists. The area attracts tourists especially due to its ability to create a good atmosphere for both exploration and interaction among the tourists who visit the city. However, wine tourism is not common among the tourists in the city. Asero & Patti (2009) defines wine tourism as a unique tourism that concentrates on wine and wine-producing territories. Wine tourism is important in the development of tourism in the country because it creates a wine culture through which people communicate Continue reading...

Wonderland was a village that nobody wanted to be associated with unless he or she had a unique magic. As the name suggests, this village was full of wonders and everything, people, animals, birds, trees and stones, was extraordinary. Every person who lived in this village had to be in possession of a certain charm in order survive. Village elders introduced a law that ensured any child born without magic would be killed because chances of survival for such a child were limited. Many expectant women ran away from the village in fear of their children being murdered. I Continue reading...

Edward Bellamy was an economist who disliked the socio-economic conditions because many laborers got a subsistence pay. Bellamy wrote a book called Looking Backward, which focuses on Julian West who is an upperclassman, lived in Boston. It is important to note that Bellamy lived during the industrial revolution in the US. His book talks of West being induced to sleep because of his chronic Insomnia. The author records accounts of laborers striking because the capitalists and the landlords enjoyed all the profits and interests respectively. Bellamy writes, “The producers of the nineteenth century were not, like ours, working together Continue reading...

Early French cinema provided the art of film with many innovations, among them creative usage of camera techniques that allowed the medium to set itself apart from theatre. In the case of two of the most prominent examples of this genre of film – Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game and Marcel Carne’s Children of Paradise – the camera is used in intensely creative ways to indicate everything from the subtle humor of class conflict to the brutal and tragic accidental murder of a human being. These films are particularly influential in the use of camera technique to Continue reading...

Thesis statement- The story of paradise lost is Milton's attempt to understand the storyof man's creation, his fall, and eventually his expulsion from Eden in light of his understanding of religion, heroism, and love.
In his writing, Milton seeks to conform to the writing standards set by the centuries of poetic traditions. He chose to use the epic genre used by writers such as Dante and Ariosto who were prolific writers of the Renaissance and Medieval eras. In so doing, Milton’s Paradise Lost has the various aspects that constituted the traditional epic themes of war, origin (especially with Continue reading...

Terrorism

Forecast 1: The number of offenses reported to the police involving computers and electronic storage media will continue to increase substantially, requiring changing priorities for resource allocation, new training for line officers and investigators, new police specialties, and new knowledge for prosecuting attorneys and judges.
Electronic devices that store data are becoming varied and easily accessible. All of them are potential goldmine for investigators. At the same time their storage capacity is increasing; their size is getting smaller; and their prices plummeting. Against this background, modern criminal are using these devices in ways which are unfamiliar to investigators and Continue reading...

Many communities and societies exist today but the one that I am acquainted with most is my class. I am currently in college and the school is a grouping of people from all walks of life. My class exhibits a divergent assemblage of individuals from different ethnics, races, political, age, social and economic backgrounds. However, despite this diversity, life has perfectly been well and the differences have ultimately been neutralized.
In “Arts of the Contact Zone” Mary Louis Pratt brings forth an argument about a “community” and a “contact zone”. The word community is quite a common phrase and Continue reading...

The aim of this essay is to present you with a review of chapters 22-24 of the book ‘The Scarlet Letter’. Barlow (2000) refers to this book as ‘The magnum opus’ of Nathaneal. (Barlow, 2000). ‘The Scarlet Letter’ is a story of love, adultery, betrayal, faith, belief and social criticism which was published in 1850 and holds a little bit of all these elements which can attribute to it the characterization of being a romantic novel.
The historical context of the novel’s plot is the social environment of the society living and developing in the area of Puritan Continue reading...

Mary Shelley’s literary treatise ‘Frankenstein’ originally published in the year 1818 falls in the genre of horror fiction. Shelley gives an account of the ethical issues present in technological developments and researches. She discusses the relation of a monster and its creator Victor Frankenstein, who possesses a deep passion for science and research. Out of his burning desire, Frankenstein creates a monster, which acts inhumane and destroys the lives of the human beings it encounters unable to withstand the unacceptability in the society. As a result of his creation, Frankenstein loses all his near and dear, and decides Continue reading...

More challenges conventional Renaissance views of Women in Utopia

Thomas More coined the word Utopia in his book that was about the conventional Renaissance views of women and feminism. Utopia is a fictional place in which More has written about the discourse of Raphael Hythloday. The views about women from well-known people are quoted in this novel and incorporated in the fictional land of Utopia. In his book, More has discussed the role of women and the way they are treated in the society In contrast and comparison with the utopia. More has his own strong opinions and values on the situation which might seem outright disgraceful to Continue reading...

The American Dream states that basically anyone can achieve anything if they work hard enough, thus obtaining freedom and ensuring upward mobility for the next generation. Every person who is thinking about America has the American Dream stamped in their minds, thanks to mainstream media and pop culture. But, is the American Dream just a fantasy, an unfulfillable promise, a utopia for those who have lost hope and are wanting a better life for themselves?
Arthur Miller, in his 1949 play "Death of a Salesman", portrays an average American, a man called Willy Loman. Willy is depressed, recently suffered Continue reading...

Does God Exist

Does God Exist
Wars have been fought in the names of deities, maladies and weather patterns have caused humans to cry out in praise and condemnation of the divine, and through all that has been endured since the beginning of mankind’s reign the presence of a higher power has always been present, if not in deed then in thought. There has always been that burning need to believe in something, to strive for an answer to life that cannot be grasped by human understanding alone, but must instead be taken on faith where reason does not extend. This Continue reading...

The novelist Claire Messud promoted The Woman Upstairs, in which the protagonist is a woman of 42 years who rebels against the role of a nice girl which society has given her. Readers expectations with The Woman Upstairs were at a height had not reached, or Edmund Hillary reached Messud dreams not even muss. It is a book that humor dictates whether you like it or not and, like the sons of the emperor, create followers and detractors alike due to the lack of plot and characters that not everyone will fall into grace. It is a reading over Continue reading...

Abstract

This document includes the concepts and themes of leadership as presented in the book namely Transformational Leadership by Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio. In addition, the principles of managements as discussed by Andrew J. Dubrin have also been incorporated in the paper. In this document, there is an argument presented by these gentlemen on leadership by using separate cases of different leaders around the world.
For instance, the case study presented by Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio are Herb Kelleher as CEO and founder of Southwest Airlines’ success story while on the other hand, both Continue reading...