At the Philadelphia Museum of Art‚ I have selected “The Last Drop.” The painting was painted by Judith Leyster on 1609. It is done in oil on canvas and the size of the painting is almost the same like any others that about a foot wide‚ length and width. The condition of the painting seems to be in a new condition‚ as if the painting was never touched at all. The texture of this painting have a smooth and rigid touch to it. The painting is consisted of one man is sitting on a chair binge drinking
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A Gender Bias Approach to Antigone Just as one stone removed can break a bridge‚ one flaw can bring a man to ruins. The flaw of one man cannot bring down an entire kingdom‚ but rather one outlook of the king can lead to the demise of the whole. In Sophocles ’ epic tragedy‚ Antigone‚ a strong gender bias is present throughout the tragedy‚ and is partially responsible for the downfall of the king. To Sophocles the king is not always representative of the people‚ but acts on his own personal desires
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As I read Rizal’s “Manifesto to Certain Filipinos” I have sighted his consistency and unalterable pronouncement of his firm stand apropos of insurrection deemed as a final‚ justifiable and only means plotted by his fellowmen; the Filipinos. The extent of the letter is a declaration of his firm stand and detestation of insurrection as a movement; he deemed one as such to be discouraged and never to be considered as a justifiable means to obtain independence. We have judged rightly that indeed he is
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of Criticisms of Utilitarianism Though there are many supporters of utilitarianism given the fact that this theory prioritizes the benefits of the happiness and satisfaction of the majority not the minority‚ there are some philosophers and scholar who critique its implications. - Distastefulness: The argument from distaste is often expressed as a suggestion that utilitarianism doesn’t provide enough support for individuals’ rights. It says that just in order to achieve its goal‚ utilitarianism
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community” (Damio p.13). To a young girl this is real exciting because it makes her feel like a responsible adult and that she has gained her family’s trust. The most important privileges for a young lady is to wear makeup‚ date‚ and make adult decisions. Judith Ortiz Cofer relates to this in one of her articles by stating “she was instructed on how to act like a proper sen᷇orita and were encouraged to look and act like women and dress in clothes that made them look more mature” (Cofer 39). Wearing makeup
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The Guest by Albert Camus highlights several golden principles of life. For every action there is an opposite or equal reaction. Throughout the story‚ each character has a choice to make that will affect the well-being of others. The freedom of choice is shown through the conflict of the three characters—Daru‚ Balducci‚ and the Arab. Daru has a choice to allow the Arab to choose for himself‚ Balducci has a choice that could result in the loss of employment‚ and the Arab has a choice that may benefit
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gives us an another view to a problem of abortion. Mostly‚ Judith Jarvis Thompson protects pro-choice side‚ and she says that abortion is not immoral‚ and that it is logically correct action. However there are a lot of anti-abortion philosophers who are not agree with it. So Judith Thompson gives an arguments to proof her sides correctness. She says that mother has all rights to do anything with her body and things in her body. Judith Jarvis Thompson also believes that fetuses are not persons‚ and
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Upon reading “A Drowning”‚ I thought this story was a very enlightening story opening readers’ eyes to reality. The usual stories that we are exposed to‚ always end with a happy ending where the protagonist was able to help and save the day. However‚ although unfortunate‚ this story depicts the speaker put in a position where he was unable to do anything to save the person from drowning. This comes to show the reality that there are times when you are placed in similar situations where‚ no matter
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Judith Beveridge Poem Essay This essay discusses the value and merit of Judith Beveridge’s poems "Domesticity of Giraffes" and "Fox in a tree stump" and describes how each poem clarifies the value of life. Judith Beveridge is a well known poet whose poems portray moral values and meanings which are essential elements for Australian poetry. Two of her poems "Domesticity of giraffes" and "Fox in a tree stump" express these elements by clarifying the value of life‚ exploring humanity’s relationship
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BETHANY SCHOOL 57 Camino Real Rd. Pilar Village‚ LPC NOVEL ANALYSIS (1984- GEORGE ORWELL) Submitted by: Submitted to: Bacolod‚ Jon Clare M. Ms. Razel Borromeo III-Magnanimity A.Y. 2013-2014 In partial fulfillment to the requirement of the subject ENGLISH III I. AUTHOR’S BIO NOTE (25 June 1903-21 January 1950) George Orwell was born Eric Arthur Blair in Bengal‚ India‚ in 1903‚ into a middle-class family. The son of a British civil servant‚ Orwell was brought to
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