The poems we studied in class reflect the ways in which society's expectations and social stigmas complicate a person's quest towards identity and true personhood. Seamus Heaney's poem, Mid-Term Break, is a great example of how society's expectations can impact identity because the poem is about a young man who is away at school to obtain an education and establish his identity when he is called back home to deal with the death of his younger brother. ... Another poem that touches on identity and social expectations is the poem, My Father's Song, by Simon Ortiz. Thi...

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Conrad begins Marlow's journey into the heart of darkness on the Thames, on the yawl, "Nellie" with a short prologue, which contains subtle use of imagery and a brilliant suggestion of the atmosphere that prepares a reader for the prevailing themes of the novel. ... Therefore, a reader's first expectations are rather inexpressible because one is put a half-state, where the clear literal meaning of "heart" is set against the ambiguity of the "darkness". ... The reader's expectations about the novel are flooded with ideas of the unknown, a journey into "darkness" in search of my...

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These themes are prevalent throughout the story and they significantly affect the fate of the entire Greek kingdom that Homer portrays. ... While there were numerous themes in the epic, the role of hospitality was one of the most prominent. ... A substantial amount of the societies that Odysseus and his men come across during their travels offer great hospitality and kindness. ... The character of Menelaos also demonstrates that great hospitality is indicative of great appreciation for the same respect and treatment that people have been recipients of before or may depend on in the future. ......

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Although one is fantasy, both have similar themes. ... In As You Like It, disguise was used to explore the idea of gender and how it is perceived by society, as well as how people express themselves through gender expectations.  ... As You Like It reflects many literary and philosophical themes of Shakespeare's time. ... As a reoccurring theme, Puck's use of magic creates humor, conflict and balance in the play. ... Puck's magic also creates a great deal of humor in the dealings of Bottom and Titania. ...

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A key theme in virtue ethics is the recognition of moral complexity. ... Another key theme in virtue ethics is moral understanding. ... The last key theme in virtue ethics is moral education. ... For example, when we are young, our elders teach us the expectations for how to treat other people, with strict do's and don'ts, just as one would learn when they begin learning to play an instrument. ... This outlines the theme of moral complexity in virtue ethics. ...

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" Another trait that is illuminated within the three short exerts is the continual questing that many of these stories are focalized on that varied between small hunts completed by request of a King, great battles , and hunting for a holy relic. ... The three stories allot themes of chivalry through their courageous and honorable actions, quests in honor of a King that often endangered the lives of each knight, and religion often seen through the mention of God. ... Sir Galahad furnished a great valor in battle through the seeming divinity of a pure heart unseen within other knights. .....

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In addition, it was deeply associated with the political principles of the time, reverberating peoples uncertainties, expectations, and aspirations. ... He exercised a great influence on English romanticism. ... In addition, he prefers to depict London at night so that he can emphasize the theme of London's murkiness, which represents a gloomy, dreary city that is full of desolation. ... Poetry and nature had great impact on him and he had a great admiration for it since nature was the solitary thing that brought tranquility to his life. ...

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"One of the most popular themes of Romantic poetry was country life, otherwise known as pastoral poetry. Mythological and fantastic settings were also employed to great effect by many of the Romantic poets"" (Rahn). ... "No other period in English literature displays more variety in style, theme, and content than the Romantic Movement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries"" (Rahn). ... In history prior to the Romantic Era there were very strict rules and expectations when it came to poetry structure and content. ... "Ode to a Nightingale,"" is a perfect example of some of the many great w...

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Although societies around the world differ in customs, languages and many other aspects, a common theme is found between them: the process of coming of age. ... Bell confirms the idea that young adults are met with a plethora of expectations in an in between periods of time between teenagehood and adulthood when they are expected to "find and define themselves" and the great conundrum found within that very theory. ... This time period gives women a mix of forward expectations but also backwards examples to follow and look up to. ...

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He also pushed for a "Caribbean Basin Initiative" in expectations of encouragement of economic growth in the United States (Reagan, 1990, p. 134). ... Though uninspired an often detached in his leadership style, he intensely expressed themes of patriotism, individualism, and limited government that was relevant to millions of Americans. ... For this reason, great attention was turned toward President Ronald Reagan's handling of foreign policy in 1986. ...

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Take this scenario and throw in an argument over beer tasting great or being less filling and you have the latest Miller Lite commercial. ... Sexually influenced materials have normally been created for and by men and have a particularly overwhelming masculine theme, (Harris 91, 214). ... The male dominant, female submissive role is a common theme throughout nearly every advertisement researched. ... The unobtainable expectations set by the male advertisers are killing more women every year than the AIDS epidemic (Wolf 88). ...

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Gender roles are a theme which is explored in a number of ways in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre." ... Jane's search for independence from the men in her life is a continuing theme in the novel. ... Indeed, Bertens describes how "thinking in terms of gender stereotypes" has brought about men with female - and therefore "weak" - attributes, "whom everybody automatically assumed to be 'masculine', to positions of great power"[4]. ... Mrs Fairfax's actual position shows that she is far from it – "this affable and kind little wid...

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Kafka's The Metamorphosis presents the reader with many different themes throughout the story, including the significance of entrapment versus escape, as well as dependence. ... The change within the members of Gregor's family is significant in showing the change from entrapment to freedom, while also emphasizing the main theme of dependence. ... Gregor is freed from society and family expectations, while his family becomes entrapped to him. ... The theme of dependence also reversed with Gregor's metamorphosis into a vermin, as now his family cannot freely do their own thing,...

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The theme of the story revolves around the strong attachment to tradition and rituals of the people in this town. ... In contrast, the mob mentality in the lottery is presented as very unreasonable because they stone the victims without thinking about the victims' fate but they are driven by the expectations of their tradition while the mentality of prosecution spectators in today's world is very rational and they can express their opinions through public means of communication. ... It's very disturbing that there are great similarities of the reasoning of these townsfolk and ...

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Though the particular incident of the Indian man's suicide is not incessantly brought up during the duration of each short story, the issue of death is a recurring theme. ... Another story where one may realize that Hemingway attempts to show that the world never quite fulfills its complete expectations is The Last Good Country. ... Consequent to my completion of the Nick Adams Stories, it is quite apparent that Hemingway was a great man of exceptional intelligence who experienced an educated upbringing full of adventure. ...

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College can be some of the greatest memories and some regrettable moments as well - but it's okay because its never a better time where you can make mistakes and create "a new version of you" (the theme song title). ... She took a huge risk within the first 30 minutes of the pilot, not having any expectations and open to everyone that crossed her path. ... This is a great example of showing that Felicity's college path is not only giving her an education, but most importantly, giving her relationships that will last a lifetime. ... Leaving her parents expectations at home when Fel...

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The true definition of what makes a feminist text remains undecided, but can largely be received in light of strong female characters, social commentary, themes and the political stance taken by the author. ... Rochester is forced to place a great deal of trust in Jane. ... As a devout Protestant, Charlotte does not write of him as such a close Catholic by accidental means- the contextual significance of his religion is great, and his constant attempts to convert Lucy only cast further shadows upon his intentions. ...

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Aronowitz also makes a great case when he states "If teachers were allowed to acknowledge student skepticism, incorporated kids' knowledge into the curriculum by making what they know the object of rigorous study, especially popular music and television, they might be treated with greater respect.... With doing these activities with the class, more students, including myself were better able to grasp the theme in what we were supposed to learn and apply. ... Aronowitz states "Americans have great expectations of their schools. ...

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The topic of educational institutions being an organised disciplinary society is the central theme of chapter two. ... by a managerialist and economic agenda, as great pressure is now placed upon schools to perform. ... Whilst this is a key feature of policyhigh expectations of student outcomes? ...

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Schools should be held accountable to "and raise expectations and standards for "all students, and the resultant improvement would benefit everyone. ... These initiatives are aimed at improvement through high standards, great expectations, and accountability, yet real improvement has not been borne out in the literature. ...

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So now the question becomes, what type of television advertisements can produce such a great impact on consumers that they are drawn to the product or cause? ... This mass media blitz of commercials features rap artists, martial artists such as Jackie Chan, and extreme sporting events like skydiving appear to catch the eye of those who most associate with these themes. ... McDonalds has high expectations from the ads they produce and reinforces those expectations with the biggest media budget in the restaurant business, about $570 million in 1999. ...

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"With their more lenient expectations of Jews, the Pharisees were able to gain a majority of Jewish support over their competition. ... Although the revelations alone are confusing to the everyday outsider, as well as the intended audience, there is an evident underlying theme when it comes to the idea of Jewish apocalyptic. ...

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He also clarifies the advantages and benefits of the Affordable Care Act, he illuminates on the advantages the Act conveys to the United States, for example, reasonable medicinal services to low salary individuals, changes to the Healthcare Industry to cut inefficient spending, and the opening for work the Act will supply; on the other hand, the Affordable Care Act demonstrates vagueness and will make a great outcome on Americans. Obamacare is an exceptionally controversial theme in the United States presently. ... Some contend this disproportionally influences those with low salaries, whi...

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Stereotypes and gender roles had a strong hold on society in the late 1800's, and because many women silently desired independence above all else, their wish for equality was a common theme in literature of that era. ... The fact that Louisa willingly released the hand Joe Dagget, who was undeniably husband material and considered a "catch" for any single woman, reinforces the point that she was rebelling against the norms and expectations of society. ... "(661) What is interesting is that Freeman describes death as something great which happened to Louisa. She is advocating for wome...

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The year is 1991. A twenty-eight year old film club Austin hipster named Richard Linklater is shooting his second feature film, Slacker. Six years prior, Linklater co-founded "The Austin Film Society" where mentors such as New York City critic George Morris were able to teach film. Despite being a c...

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