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    and influences the society of America Religion creeps into and influences the society of America. America is the most diverse and democratic country of the world with 1st amendment of the constitution prohibiting congress from passing any law that would establish any religion in the state‚ but the traditional-deism of Americans has changed the meaning of law in its entirety. I am going to illustrate this point by examining the influence of religion on culture‚ politics‚ and sports. American culture

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    is transparent that the Europeans possessed a great amount of awareness towards their individuality and hence despite the progression of their way of grooming‚ they still recognized the aspects that made them stand out. It is certain that the style that Europeans employed in growing their cities was borrowed from the American way and hence it is expected that their culture would be diluted and they would adopt all behaviors that came along with American dressing and building. However‚ the Europeans

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    Emily Grierson was a sad and eclectic woman who isolated herself from her peers and society in general. She was born to a well-respected and prestigious family in the 1800s. Emily was a very stubborn woman who lived life on her own terms despite everyone’s scrutiny. After her father’s death she shuts herself away in her own home‚ living alone and closing her doors to society. Miss Grierson would be considered very eerie by almost any person’s standards. That being said‚ it is impossible to truly

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    The Influence of American Television on Audiences On April 30‚ 1939‚ the first television broadcast was unveiled to the audiences of North America at the New York World’s Fair opening in Flushing Meadows‚ Queens. Feelings of awe and amazement were shared throughout the crowds. However‚ with the emergence of the Second World War in the very same year‚ real growth for the television was delayed and as a result did not truly begin until the early 1950s. At this point in time‚ the television became

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    Symbols/Motifs in The Awakening Art: ▪ Art becomes a symbol of both freedom and failure. ▪ A major part of Edna’s initial awakening is her decision to take up painting again‚ and it is partly through the income from the sale of some of her paintings that she is able to abandon her husband’s home and establish her own. ▪ At the same time‚ however‚ there are suggestions that Edna’s art is somehow flawed. When she tries to make a sketch of Madame Ratignolle‚ we are told that the sketch

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    the most biggest ways that France has affected American culture is through cuisine‚ this includes foods‚ cooking‚ and the culture that comes with food. French culture is prominent in the United states in many different ways‚ but one of the most important and prominent is cuisine. The cuisine of a society is one of the most important aspects of the societies culture because of that American culture would also not be what is is today without the influence of France. Some of the largest‚ and best culinary

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    The Industrialization Era and American Society During the times between the end of the Civil War and World War I (WWI)‚ industrialization had evolved to great extents‚ transforming the once agrarian American society to one that would rapidly move toward the manufacturing of goods. For many‚ this would entail more luxury and comfort‚ but for others‚ the less fortunate‚ perhaps a glimpse of hope for a better future than they left behind. This tremendous change in technological advancement would bring

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    In the awakening‚ Chopin explores the idea of motherhood throughout the novella. She uses the characters Edna Pontellier and Adele Ratignolle to guide this exploration. Edna‚ the main character‚ is not exactly the ideal mother. She doesn’t devote herself to her sumptuous like husband or children‚ and even has a nanny that watches over them. While Adele is seen as the "embodiment of every womanly grace and charm"‚ who commits the majority of her time to caring for her children or husband. However

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    The Awakening: Edna’s Steven Schwartz January 3‚ 1997 Mr. Speight The society of Grand Isle places many expectations on its women to belong to men and be subordinate to their children. Edna Pontellier’s society‚ therefore‚ abounds with "mother-women‚" who "idolized their children‚ worshipped their husbands‚ and esteemed it to a holy privilege to efface themselves as individuals". The characters of Adele Ratignolle and Mademoiselle Reisz represent what society views as the suitable and unsuitable

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    In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ the valley of ashes and the extravagant celebrations of the elite illustrate the modernist theme‚ the disintegration of society. Fitzgerald first describes the valley of ashes as a "desolate area of land" where "ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke and‚ finally‚ with transcendent effort‚ of men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air" (p 23). This dreary area depicts the harsh impact of modern industrialism.

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