The question of readership plays a large role in the methodology of Fadiman’s novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. The terminology and language within the novel clearly illustrates that the novel was intended for readers that have grown up surrounded by Westernized influence. The opening chapter of the novel depicts the typical birth methods within Hmong’s traditional beliefs. The language within this chapter specifically implies that readers must already understand modern medicine with
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Catches You and You Fall Down tells the story of Lia Lee‚ a Hmong child with epilepsy‚ whose tragic downfall reveals the dangers of a lack of cross-cultural communication in the medical profession. At the age of three months‚ Lia had her first seizure caused by the sound of a door being slammed shut‚ by her older sister Yer. Their parents‚ Foua and Nao Kao believed that the sound of the door had caused Lia’s soul to flee‚ they called her illness “qaug dab peg”‚ which means “the spirit catches you and
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Are You Ready‚ Boots? Maggie Alderson’s short story‚”Are You Ready‚ Boots?” revolves around the life of a girl called Lulu. On a four day trip to New York‚ with her friends Betty and Spencer‚ she buys a perfect pair of boots. They make her feel like a star. However‚ when she returns home to London‚ she does not wear‚ or even look at her brand new‚ 50% off Manolos‚ for six months. On the night of the grand opening of a restaurant‚ she is talked into wearing her “new” boots by Spencer. This is
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Wrong Impressions The short story‚ “Where Are You going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates explains how a young girl was struggling to find herself. Oates writes about a girl named Connie who was 16 years old and was lost in a world of fantasy. Connie had a split personality/image while at home and when she was out with her friends. Living in a world of fantasy‚ Connie would ignore her family by tuning them out and being distant. Connie would constantly be in front of the mirror admiring
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Are you happy with yourself? I honestly cannot imagine living in a house‚ in a society where I have not been encouraged to be the best in all things I do. I honestly cannot imagine my mother helping me with my homework‚ my father getting me a tutor in maths. I honestly cannot imagine my family constantly telling me to work hard for what I want. I honestly cannot imagine being encouraged to be the best in all things I do. Unfortunately‚ not everyone is encouraged to achieve what might be deemed
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Discussion Questions for The Stranger (1946); translated by Matthew Ward‚ 1988. Part One Chapter 1. 1. How does Camus set up Meursault’s personality -- how does Meursault respond to others’ conversation‚ to ordinary social situations‚ and to the death of his mother? 2. On page 10‚ Meursault says that at the viewing of his mother‚ he felt as if the elderly people there were judging him. Offer a conjecture about why he might have had that feeling. (It is worth paying attention to such references to
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We Googled You Executive Summary: This case focuses on the dilemma of Fred Wensten‚ CEO of Hathaway Jones. The company is planning to venture into China and the question is whether to hire Mimi Brewster or not. Mimi has impressed Fred with her strong reasoning skills and is the most suitable and preferred hire for the business expansion. But‚ scepticism arises when her strong credentials are doubted after Virginia Flanders‚ the Vice President of Human Resources‚ finds out through with the help of
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"Many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request." ~ Phillip Stanhope‚ The Earl of Chesterfield The greatest gift you will ever give or receive is simply – to listen. The act itself requires patience‚ on some levels even a bit of endurance‚ and though a modicum of empathy is always helpful as well‚ it really very simply comes down to our willingness to put our personal feelings‚ opinions and beliefs aside‚ if only to allow someone
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| Review of:Why You Do The Things You Do Clinton‚ Dr. Tim & Sibcy‚ Dr. Gary. (2006). Why You Do the Things You Do: The Secret of Healthy Relationships. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Summary Relationships are in our everyday life all around us‚ but the most intimate relationships we have include God‚ our parents‚ our children and our spouse. God implanted the desire for intimacy or relationship within us when He created Adam and Eve. God hardwired the desire for relationship in us because
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Written Report on Lesson 11 (My Values Matter) Moral Values Love of God Love of Truth Respect for Life Respect for Authority Respect for Human Sexuality Responsible Dominion Over Material Things Love of God God is the highest priority Respect God’s name all the time See God in others‚ even in the most unfriendly and arrogant persons Love of Truth Never tell a lie Look at both sides of the situation before making a judgement. Read and study hard to know more and develop oneself Avail
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