The Pledge of Allegiance was specifically made for showing off patriotism in the United States when it was originally written in 1892. This was until 1954‚ when President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Congress added “under God” to the pledge (Encyclopedia Britannica). This has started causing a stir in the United States. Some say it should be changed or maybe even removed. Some say it should stay. I believe it should be changed‚ but it is not required to be removed. No one country specifically has God’s
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Evaluation of Ideas The concept of boredom is a familiar feeling to many people‚ however until recently there has been little to no discussion or research into its effects (Kubota‚ Taylor). Similar to depression or apathy‚ boredom is a something that people want to avoid as it tends to have a detrimental impact on our daily lives. Atwood’s portrayal of boredom through the narrators experience gives an accurate account of feelings that are often associated with boredom. Atwood identifies the intrinsic
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English Notes Textual Integrity * Textual Integrity is consistency in form‚ language‚ and structure. * Form: is the text dedicated to being a historical text‚ or is it a mish-mash of historical and autobiographical? If it’s an autobiography‚ does it have family photos‚ family tree? * Language: relates to form. Is it objective all the way? Is it in 3rd person narration all the way? Or does it jump between objectivity and subjectivity? * Structure: is there a sense of progression?
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The Pledge: A Controversy During the time of World War II‚ when war was erupting in Europe and Asia‚ the United States was trying to create ways in which to unite its occupants by instilling a sense of nationalism and patriotism in the minds of fellow Americans. Two important court cases that have helped shape our society today arose as a result of this because of the injustices caused by some of the established regulations. The case of Minersville School District v. Gobitis successfully illustrates
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De Profundis Oscar Wilde De Profundis DE PROFUNDIS . . . Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. We can only record its moods‚ and chronicle their return. With us time itself does not progress. It revolves. It seems to circle round one centre of pain. The paralysing immobility of a life every circumstance of which is regulated after an unchangeable pattern‚ so
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What good does always being earnest do you if you are not "Ernest"? Oscar Wilde’s play‚ "The Importance of Being Earnest"‚ explores exactly this notion‚ following two men who readily abandon their namesakes in order to win the affections of their respective fair ladies. The play opens in London with a conversation held between these two men‚ Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. However‚ at the play’s origin‚ Algernon only knows his friend as "Ernest". This rapidly changes with the aid of a cigarette
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The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States closes with the statement‚ “With liberty and justice for all”. For millions of refugees and immigrants‚ America represents freedom‚ safety‚ and most significantly‚ opportunity. The recent influx of illegal immigrants into America sparks debate over action and restrictions over the immigrants. Today in America‚ an increase in the presence of sanctuary cities brings forth an opportunity for low priority immigrants to remain in the country without the fear
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-Anecdotal Hook Our dollar bills have the quote of “in God we trust” and our Pledge of Allegiance has “one nation under God”. The Supreme Court now has a new judge who has strictly made decision based on his faith. Their faiths may not be the same as you and I profess. Your religion may not be the same as his and he may not have a religion at all. We have been taught about the US Constitution since we were in elementary school‚ I remember singing a song about James Madison writing about the Constitution
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel written by Irish writer‚ Oscar Wilde. The main character‚ rich and beautiful Dorian Gray‚ owns his portrait‚ which instead of him becomes older and where are traces of sin and mistakes. While Gray becomes uncontrollable and ruthless‚ his appearance stays youthful and flawless. At the end‚ in his despair‚ Gray destroys the picture and himself. The novel gives us a very good lesson – we can do whatever we want
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After learning about the Victorian Era‚ we watched the film/play The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The Importance of Being Earnest is a satire comedy where the main characters‚ John and Algernon‚ create fictitious people to escape from oppressive social obligations. Before watching the film‚ I had no clue what the play was about. I honestly had never really heard of the characteristics and social classes of the Victorian Era. After watching the play‚ I now have a better understanding
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