In "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Morality of Memory,” Chirstopher Grau examines the concept of memory removal from several philosophical viewpoints. The author includes the Utilitarian approach, where such a device would be applauded (and morally required) for it would increase happiness and lessen suffering. However, Grau also notes that since we learn from painful experiences, "denying (someone) useful information...would probably not be for the best...(maximum utility)," and consequently, not fulfill the Utilitarian objective (121). The author also analyzes the concept of memory removal from the ethical viewpoints voiced by Nagel, Nozick and Murdoch. However, the most poignant argument concerns the conscience choice…
Throughout Butler Octavia's novel Kindred, there are several examples of female characters who tend to challenge women's traditional roles. Dana is the main character who should be considered a dynamo considering how independent she is during the point of time she travels to (the 1800s). Women have been seen for a long time as not being independent because they depend on their husbands to support them while they stay at home taking care of the children, I do not believe this to be true. I will give evidence of different reasons why I think that Dana's presence in this story challenge the traditional roles and views throughout history.…
because i thought it was weird and unlovable”. The author used this sentence to show that even…
Cohen makes a good case against the hypocritical reasons that the British gave for their treatment of the Native Americans. First, the British did not value the civilization they thrust themselves upon even though it had been successful for thousands of years. The "new world" was not technologically advanced like many European inventions such as the globe, and the black powder weapon; which gave the British the idea that their superior knowledge made them worth more as human beings. Submission to their rule was only alternative for Native Americans. Failing that, then force and treachery were a way to handle the "savages".…
Big Med: Restaurant chains have managed to combine quality control, cost control, and innovation. Can health care?…
The Ben Jonson was a European poet and actor in 17th centaury. In his lifetime, he wrote many poems including the lyrics “Still to Be Neat” which was published in early 1609. Since that time, it published in different collections of poems or other pieces of writing. In contrast to the poet of “Girl Powdering Her Keck” is an Asian American poet in the 19th century. She wrote it in 1983. However, it is about Japanese art in the 18th century, which is called ukiyo-e, by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Japanese painter. The painter creates this art is, because he carries out portraits of Japanese women in the 18th century in this art.…
Are older sibling’s people we should look up to or learn and be better than? The Scarlet Ibis written by James Hurst told by the eldest brother describing Doodle a gentle boy who was born crippled who triumphed over his own illness by learning to crawl and walk with his older brother pushing him to be "normal".…
In the essay “Don’t Blame the Eater”, David Zincezenko talk about how fast food has contributed to the increasing amount of obese and unhealthy children in the U.S. Over the years many people has tried to sue these fast food restaurants like McDonalds, KFC, and Taco Bell for making them fat. David uses his own personal experience growing up to help bring perspective to everyone of how easy it is for people to choose unhealthy eating habits. He talk about how his mom worked and didn’t really have time to cook, so to make sure he ate she would have him choose something to eat that would be quick and not the most expensive. If you are looking for something that is inexpensive and a “quick buy” then fast food would be the most convenient. He also…
In my story ¨The Fight¨ by Adam Bagdasarian the theme/claim is that he is determined. He is scared,nerves,and brave. Have you ever ment someone determined? Well, Will is one of those people. He has never been in a fight and now he has to fight.…
The short stories “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst and “My Brother’s Keeper” by Jay Bennet are both realistic examples of family dynamics and how they can affect the way siblings treat each other. “The Scarlet Ibis” demonstrates how older siblings tend to feel the need to assist or help their younger siblings in things they cannot do, often leaving the younger siblings codependent on the older siblings for everything. In comparison, “My Brother’s Keeper” demonstrates how trauma can lead to siblings leaching to each other and becoming reliant, more often one more than the other. Even when two people are not siblings but are close, one person can become codependent on the other, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is the prime example of this.…
My Request: A Essay Written by Daniel Oke-Uyanneh What is the point of coming school to mess around? I once had to recite that myself every now and then. What was it worth? My education? My life?…
Today I started reading Bossypants by Tina Fey. My hero, Caitlin Moran, author of the hilarious How To Be A Woman and Moranthology, has been compared to Tina Fey and my friend, Kristin, strongly recommended that I read Bossypants. So here I am. I loved it as soon as I read the first sentence and I can understand the comparisons. Both are smart, really funny women!…
My essay is about the power of siblings. Both in The outsiders and my essay Siblings bond over death or the thought of death. In The Outsiders Ponyboy and his brothers, including the greasers bonded over the death of his parents and Jonny, their good friend. It’s sad but true, people tend to get closer when they realize how short life is. My brother and I bonded over the fact that we would have to help my mom together. Being able to have someone there for you can give you a sense of safety because believe or not the closest person in your life should be your sibling. I feel bad for people who don’t have older siblings or lost them because they will never know what it’s like to have someone who already went through what you’re going through.…
The short story “My Favorite Chaperone” by Jean Davies Okimoto tells the message to accept different ways of life because Maya and her family come from Kazakhstan and they are trying to learn the American customs but are stuck trying to up hold their original culture. Since Maya and her family grew up in Kazakhstan and now are living in America things can be very different when it comes to Mama and Papa giving Maya and Maya’s brother, Nurzhan permission. The main conflict of the story is that Maya wants to go to the dance and her parents won’t allow her to because in Kazakhstan you don’t dance young. A main issue in the story is when Maya gets caught with a boy named Daniel Klein and her father, Papa catches them playing around. Papa did not…
The story "My Favorite Chaperone" was really good and it described everything so well. The theme of this story is to always believe in yourself. Personally, I thought that theme fit the story very well because it played a role in all of the characters throughout the whole story. In the beginning Maya, the protagonist, and her family moves from Kazakhstan to America because they were running out of money. The transition of countries and schools were hard for her and her brother, Nurzhan. Her and her family begin to get comfortable into American customs, but then Nurzhan gets into a scuffle and her parents get angry at them both. While Nurzhan has his conflict Maya has one of her own; she wants to go to her school dance, but she doubts her…