Thematic Analysis: Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan The Modern Face of Philippine Society (Violence‚ Abuse‚ Crime‚ Justice) F.H. Batacan’s Pinoy detective novel‚ Smaller and Smaller Circles‚ creatively presents the kind of society the Philippines has right now – how‚ nowadays‚ negative it has become. It shows a theme on violence and abuse‚ the other things that go with them like motivation (anger‚ etc) and consequences (results)‚ and gives the readers an idea about how unfair the
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The thematic function of George Willard. George Willard is the most recurrent character in Winesburg‚ Ohio. He is not the hero‚ but he appears in 19 out of the 24 stories. Being a reporter George has the chance to meet most inhabitants of Winesburg‚ Ohio. Along the stories‚ he develops many similarities with “The Writer“ in “The book of the Grotesque“. George is the only connection to all the characters and Anderson’s own representation in Winesburg. The inhabitants of Winesburg‚ Ohio are “deformed
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Thematic Essay Temptation and self-indulgence can obscure one’s priorities in life‚ leading to irremediable consequences. In the story‚ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens‚ such consequences affect the characters- some less and some more. One victim is the protagonist‚ Pip. Tempted by his greed‚ Pip embarks on a journey to pursue his goal to become a gentleman in order to win over his love- Estella. However‚ he must sacrifice almost everything in able to accomplish his selfish goal. Provoked by
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Silas Hanegraaf Why do discoveries in life require struggles? In Their Eyes Were Watching God by “Zora Neale Hurston”‚ Janie finds value in herself through obstacles with those close to her‚ herself as an individual‚ and trials beyond her control. She discovers who she is and what her life means through extraordinary trials‚ but not without purpose. If someone wants to find out who he or she is‚ then they will have to endure struggles with those close to them‚ such as relatives and good
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Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of two “star-crossed lovers” (Shakespeare 736) whose destinies were pre-determined. As the scenes unfold‚ the main theme of love dominates above all else. As a matter of fact‚ Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story there is in English literature. The audience is taught to accept the realm of variations of love such as love at first sight‚ lust‚ and infatuation. Throughout the decades‚ many more versions of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet were created including
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The influence that significant others have on an individual’s development. Thematic analysis. Abstract The aim of this qualitative study was to explore whether significant people in human’s life can influence an individual’s development. The assumption that early relationships with our main careers play central part in our later development derives from Bowlby’s attachment theory and his ideas of internal working model. Data for the study was collected through the use of semi-structured
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Of Mice and Men Thematic Essay In the novel Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck explains a story about two migrant workers who travel together during The Great Depression. The Great Depression was a period of loneliness for everyone. Of Mice and Men presents the theme of loneliness in the story. For instance‚ Lennie is different from everyone else which isolates him. In the novel‚ Lennie is George’s traveling partner in California. His mental disabilities make him an outcast to his fellow workers
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Thematic Apperception Test for Personality Assessment Karen Y. Long Park University Test and Measurement September 2010 Abstract The history of the Thematic Apperception Test is controversial. This test was published in 1943 and is still widely used today. Being able to look at a photo card as a stimulus for storytelling was a breakthrough for personality testing. This test has its share of controversy as far as reliability‚ validity and cultural implications. Key words; thematic‚ validity
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Thematic Essay on George Washington The Electoral College elected Washington unanimously in 1789‚ and again in the 1792 election. John Adams was elected vice president. Washington took the oath of office as the first President under the Constitution for the United States of America on April 30‚ 1789‚ at Federal Hall. At first‚ he had not wanted the position. Washington proved himself to be an able administrator. An excellent delegator and judge of talent and character‚ he held regular
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Analysis of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Abstract The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was enacted in July 30‚ 2002‚ by Congress to protect shareholders and the general public from fraudulent corporate practices and accounting errors and to maintain auditor independence. In protecting the shareholders and the general public the SOX Act is intended to improve the transparency of the financial reporting. Financial reports are to be certified by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer
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