1. Is Orwell’s description of a totalitarian society in 1984 a realistic one‚ in your opinion? In the twentieth century the world got to know what totalitarianism is. Namely‚ it is a state organizational system in which the ruling authorities interfere within all the spheres as well as aspects of citizens’ lives and exercise a far-reaching pervasive control. In the literature of that period as well as contemporarily the theme of despotic dictatorship appears quite frequently. The dystopian novel
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numerous questions to arise. One important issue that critics and readers have about this play is whether there is any sense of catharsis at the end of King Lear or not. Catharsis helps the audience feel fulfilled and frees them of burden and tension caused by the play. Some people believe that there is no sense of catharsis at the end of King Lear at all because of the exceptionally painful conclusions
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really think on how they would fight the Russians since they lost to japan in the Russo-Japanese war. The plan in 1914 ignored how Russia had modernized. Unfortunately‚ after the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated things did not go as planned. One of the german troop was just ready to give up as there were many adjustments to the plan. He said that not most of it went on how they
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individuals understand objects and events and the way in which these are processed‚ interpreted and attached to a meaning. When individuals perceive a condition of confusion where things are not clearly understandable they start the process of making sense of the situation. Through the sensemaking process individuals (or organizations) create an understanding and plan actions which enable them to act in a principled and informed manner. Perception and sensemaking are of primary importance within the
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Tongue Sensitivity and the Sense of Taste There are five senses which people are able to possess; the sense of seeing‚ hearing‚ touching‚ smelling‚ and tasting. The sense of taste may be the weakest of the five senses‚ but it is very important‚ as it helps us to perceive flavors and distinguish what it is we taste. A series of taste buds and nerves in the tongue help by sending messages to the brain which helps us to recognize the taste of food and drinks. Taste buds are located on the tongue
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Men saw it as their patriotic duty to enlist in the war effort and to fight in the First Great War. Within days men from all over Britain joined under Kitchener to form the New Armies. These men went to the nearest War Office or local authorities to enlist for three years or the duration of the war. By August nineth through the fifteenth 43‚354 men enlisted. On August 9th alone 1‚640 men enlisted to join the army. Local authorities gave support to the War Office in each town in Britain to enlist
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completely shocked me early on in the book‚ when he went over the 7 habits of highly defective teens‚ when he stated‚ “Habit 4: Think Win- Lose. See life as a vicious competition. Your classmate is out to get you‚ so you’d better get him or her first. Don’t let anyone else succeed at anything‚ because‚ remember‚ if they win‚ you lose. If it looks like you’re going to lose‚ however‚ make sure you drag that sucker down with you.” (page 7). This statement mortified me. Half of my life I have been racing to
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In the short story “Gentlemen‚ your Verdict” written by Michael Bruce‚ Commander Oram makes a decision to save five married men and the other members including himself to sacrifice for them. The question is why does he choose married men? And does he have the right to decide the members who survive? These are some of the questions that arise while reading the story. Similarly‚ “The Lady of the Tiger” written by Frank Stockton and “The Ones who walk away from Omelas” written by Ursula Le Guin make
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“Without the senses there would be no religion‚ for religion is founded on a relation between embodied beings and the world around them.” (IRS‚ 69) The senses help us construct and allow us to partake in the world’s religions. The faiths of the world are deeply fixed in the customs of culture and connect to the human experience. Aesthetics is important to religion‚ they are firm in our human sensory experience‚ it is the way human bodies sense their religious worlds‚ especially through sight‚ sound
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came from the Démonee tribe. However‚ due to the power of their one true love‚ both the prince and princess dare to fight for their rights. They were willing to do anything even it cost their own lives just to show how passionate their love was. Nobody has heart to see the lovely couple live in full of sadness and solemn atmosphere. Thus‚ Princess Ellenna’s parents and Prince Velte’s parents decided to bless their love and let them be one till the end of time. Thus‚ Prince Velte and Princess Ellenna
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