The claim that “western culture is based on the Judeo-Christian tradition” is historically valid. The founding fathers of the United States of America wrote all of our important documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution‚ based on the Judeo-Christian tradition. In the Judeo-Christian tradition‚ us as people are given much importance‚ which is why in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are focused on people and their rights. Also after the World War two
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Tradition answer in Eliot T.S. Eliot’s essay‚ Tradition and the Individual Talent (1920) is one of the earliest offerings of his literary theory. The essay outlines his philosophy of "tradition" and the implications this has for the poet‚ critic‚ and scholar. Tradition for Eliot includes a much broader definition than is recognized by the popular conception of the term. His idea of tradition includes psychological and philosophical aspects‚ and sets forth of the aims of poetry‚ the role of the poet
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to blacks. Lee uses the case against Tom Robinson to depict the impact slavery has had on racial views towards blacks. Tradition‚ being the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation‚ is an example of how previous ways of life effect the present. Through the experiences of the Finch family during the time of the Tom Robinson case‚ it is evident that tradition affects the lives of individuals in a negative way because it shapes the way a society thinks‚ leaving long lasting views
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Vietnamese New Year Traditions New Year in Vietnam is not only a holiday but also the biggest event of the year. It is tradition of thousand years of history. In Vietnamese‚ New Year means Nam Moi or Tet Nguyen Dan‚ which also means “the very first morning”. Nevertheless‚ people commonly call it Tet as its short form. As traditionally‚ the holiday lasts three days‚ starting from January first on lunar calendar. However‚ the spirit of Tet starts on December twenty third‚ seven days before Tet’s
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the internet and in the churches. Sacred Traditions One sacred tradition of Judaism is that "Sabbath and holidays are marked by special observances‚ and attendance at public worship is considered especially important" (Unknown‚ 2003). The people of Judaism are very strict about their religion and the discipline of such practices. Bar mitzvah is a celebration of when a boy turns thirteen. They are celebrating the passing into manhood. The family generally throws a large party with many gifts
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Modernity in the Indian sense is‚ in any case‚ a command from the West. India did not get enough time to develop an indigenous idea of modernity because of the intervention of colonialism. At the time of Independence‚ urban India had inherited a rather basic problem: this was a contradiction between imposed modernity and age-old traditional values. There were‚ as a consequence‚ three options for the average Indian urban man: whether to embrace the Western model of modernity; or to go back‚ if possible
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Symbols and Traditions- Hindu Wedding In the hindu culture‚ the marriage doesn’t just symbolize the love of a happy couple‚ but also of the coming together of two families. In some cases‚ as this unique marriage bond between the families is only really available at one opportunity‚ the parents and the rest of the close family of the bride and groom would choose and decide for the family. In the past this was extremely common‚ and sometimes the bride and groom got no real chances to say anything
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Cruelty Based Traditions Spain is a country known for its lively celebrations and bull fighting has always been seen as a central part of their celebrations. It is a mixture of theatre‚ ballet‚ and ritual that has always been a significant part of their culture because it is an old practice. Matadors are seen as heroes for their courage they have by taking on a bull. (Humphrey‚ 42)However‚ to a lot of people in modern society‚ especially outsiders to Spaniard and other similar countries culture‚
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Significance are important to the cultural and to the people that have faith in their country.How did oral tradition help folklore evolve and reach the masses.They can learn about the world.Well in Mexico the discussion of centers on indigenous issues.Teaching students of Mexico origin. La Llorona La Llorona she was a beautiful young lady named Maria that was in love with a beautiful man and they got married and had kids.One day her husband loses interest in her.her husband left for a period
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_ASSIGNMENT_ _QUESTION: DISCUSS THE THREE STAGES AS PROPOUNDED BY SHOWALTERIN ’THE FEMALE TRADITION ’‚ FOCUSING ON THE SHIFTS THAT TAKE PLACE IN EACH PHASE. ALSO DISCUSS ANY TWO CRITIQUES OF HER ESSAY._ ANSWER:In her book ’A Literature of Their Own ’‚ Showalter attempts to rediscover the lost Atlantis of female writingfrom the archives of British literary history‚ for which she tries to assemble women ’s writing of that period into a linear developmental process dividing it into three phases
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