Duong Thu through Paradise and Blind that was published in 1980 shows the tolerance of the people‚ especially the second- class citizen who suffered in new Vietnam and their willpower to live with dignity where she herself might has had personal experience. The writer considers the impact of communism on the people of Vietnam by saying‚ “The habit of misery had twisted these people‚ driving them to this paranoia. What had been diligence turned to desperation.” (Duong) It seems that the writer’s standing
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Paradise of the Blind – Chapters 8 and 9 Write an analysis of how Chapters 8 and 9 explore the connection between culture‚ food and community The interdependent connection between culture‚ food and community is pivotal in the demonstration of the importance Vietnamese tradition in Paradise of the Blind. Chapters eight and nine focus on the importance of culture through family particularly evident in the way food acts as an expression of this culture. Food is also used to establish a sense of community
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Goa The tiny emerald land on the west coast of India is best known as a place of sandy beaches and parties. But far from the popular tourist hotspots‚ sandy beaches and loud parties – lush greenery‚ sparkling waterfalls and the calm of the countryside is the other face of Goa. Party all night long besides the beaches‚ getting tan and cocktails in the bright sun is what people generally understand from Goa. But for me the beauty of this city was just mesmerising. And it was the beauty of the crystal
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”Paradise” * Essay We always want what we can’t get. People from the poorer countries in the world want to live in a world with cars and modern technology‚ and many people who already have these things forget to appreciate it. Furthermore‚ some of them actually don’t want to help people in the poorer countries‚ because they want keep nature values of the poor countries. Values the natives don’t appreciate. But why do so many people have this romantic idea of the opposite life? This theme
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Paradise – By Mathew Kneale When it comes to societies and cultures it is important to point out the huge differences there is between them‚ depending on there in the world you are. Some people live in a wealthy society and others live in a poor society and this has a high influence on how people think and act. People living in the western society often live their day stressed‚ selfish and always searching for materialistic things like money and popularity. They often in the hurry forget about
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Paradise Lost is an epic! It explains the desires of Satan‚ the fall of the angels‚ the creation and fall of man from paradise‚ and finally ends with some hope for a paradise regained. At first glance it seems to be two epics rolled into one. The book begins right away introducing us Satan up against an indominable force‚ God. We are made to sympathise with Satan’s unfortunate situation and almost admire him or hope for his success. There is a certain excitement for Satan and even to Hell. But
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The Blind Leading the Blind The Short Story “Cathedral” is a literary work written by Raymond Carver and told by a narrator who is apprehensive about a visit from his wife’s blind friend. The narrator’s wife has been touched by Robert‚ the blind visitor‚ and he helps the narrator sketch a “Cathedral” which symbolizes his wife and teaches the narrator how to see‚ esteem‚ and touch her. By and large‚ the presumably sighted narrator focuses on his guest’s blindness and outward appearance‚ but Carver
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How Communism Affects Social Classes in Paradise of the Blind and House of the Spirits Word Count: 1500 Communism is the idea of a classless society; a society in which there are no distinctions between social classes and where all government systems are abolished. A communist society normally aims to allow individuals to obtain a common political status. Communism‚ in general‚ disagrees with old traditions of social classes (What is Communism?). When communism develops in a society‚ social
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Winter Paradise The smell of maple bacon tickled my nose only seconds before my cell phone rang loudly‚ awaking me from my sluggish state. I silenced the device and tossed it to the other side of the bed. I could feel the sunlight on my skin creeping through the cracks of the blinds. Opening my eyes to a room so brightly lit‚ I grunted as the light hit my dilated pupils. I crawled from underneath the thick comforter only to be hit by icy cold air‚ making my skin form little chill bumps. I grabbed
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PARADISE LOST ~ A BRIEF OVERVIEW In the mid-seventeenth century‚ John Milton was a successful poet and political activist. He wrote scathing pamphlets against corruption in the Anglican Church and its ties to King Charles. In Milton’s day Puritanism meant having politically radical views. And at one point Milton was actually jailed for recording them on paper. Paradise Lost‚ as much as anything‚ is a series of arguments put forth by the characters‚ which in turn ultimately expresses Milton’s personal
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