‘Ambulances’ by Philip Larkin Philip Larkin’s ‘Ambulances’ is a poem that describes the literal journey of an ambulance that also takes on an increasingly sinister metaphorical value. The ambulance weaves through the busy afternoon streets‚ demanding the attention of passers-by while forcing the reader to acknowledge the ambulance’s symbolic significance as a reminder of our own mortality. By close examination of the ambulance and its literal movement it is possible to gain a greater understanding
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Mankiewicz through his 1950 drama ‘All About Eve’ contends that life itself is a performance. Mankiewicz shows that similarly to a theatrical performance‚ female individuals are critiqued‚ judged‚ and praised by the men‚ for the way in which they conduct themselves in everyday life. Mankiewicz demonstrates his beliefs by punishing those who violate his set of views and values‚ while rewarding those who act obligingly. Mankiewicz uses mirrors to emphasise the importance of female image within the
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As a man polytropos‚ Odysseus undergoes many trials and tribulations on his circuitous return to his homeland of Ithaka. Though physically of stalwart build‚ Odysseus is known among the Homeric heroes for his mental craftiness and emotional fortitude. It is these prized attributes that enables Odysseus to adapt‚ coping with impediments to his survival with self-possession and cunning. However‚ it is also Odysseus’ limitations that cause the exacerbation of his grievous situation. Throughout Odysseus’s
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Oratory by Cindy Choi (Se Yeon) In the high and far-off times‚ the elephant had no trunk. He had only a blackish‚ bulgy nose‚ as big as a boot‚ which he could wriggle about from side to side. There was one elephant – an elephant child – full of insatiable curiosity and asked ever so many questions. As he went around asking the most insolent questions‚ all his aunts and uncles punished him by spanking him hard. Then one morning‚ the elephant asked a fine‚ new question‚ one he had never asked before
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behavior of the ideal man grasping for more knowledge than he can truly bare; in turn this knowledge becomes tarnished. Shelley eludes to the Greek myth of Prometheus allowing the reader to delve deeper into the general theme that those who pursue an insatiable desire for knowledge‚ if not tamed‚ will cause destruction. Prometheus began his journey as a demi-god that “sided with Zeus in the war with the Titans” and helped bring about victory (Edith Hamilton‚ 71). Forethought‚ the meaning of Prometheus’
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In what ways are Paul and Pechorin’s character a product of their time. ‘A Hero of Our Time’ and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ present the decay of the human spirit‚ as both novelists propose the corrosive effects of war‚ with Erich Maria Remarque focusing more on the after-effects and Mikhail Lermontov on the process in action. The characters Paul Baumer and Pechorin can‚ in some ways‚ be considered products of their time. The characters in All Quiet on the Western Front‚ including Paul‚
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Cha’n Masters in Medieval China‚” Sharf argues that the importance of the body in Chan’s buddhism is evident in the mortuary rituals like mummification. This ritual signifies the attainment of the fundamental goal of “nirvana” that manifests in the emptiness of form of the individual. Sharf substantiates his claim by drawing parallels onto similar Indian and Chinese mortuary rituals‚ and by referring to numerous historians who provide elaborate explanations on these rituals. This critique will demonstrate
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Rachel Reiland‚ a mother of two children who are barely even toddlers‚ wife to a faithful and devoted husband‚ found out she had borderline personality disorder in the nick time. Borderline personality disorder is a psychological disorder that involves mood‚ behavior and relationship instability. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorder V‚ the patient needs to have at least three impulsive type symptoms‚ and at least two borderline type symptoms to be considered for a BPD diagnosis
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would send back her food in a rude way to the waiters because her food wasn’t exactly what she desired. This symbolism‚ to me‚ was expressed by Lewis how materialistic objects can influence our personality. Through the quote‚ "’properly’ conceals an insatiable demand for exact"‚ Lewis wanted to influence an aspect that has a direct correlation with attitude. This example used in the reading can also correspond with how wealth can influence ones personality. Going into the topic of if wealth can buy happiness
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profitable crops (such as sugar). Since the natives were very susceptible to European diseases‚ they were not a good source of labor. ("Africans in America | Part 1 | Narrative | Europeans Come to Western Africa") As the demand for was nearly insatiable‚ more slaves were taken from mainly Western African nations. The Europeans used the backs of Africans to help fuel their huge
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