In order to narrow down the focus of my research‚ this paper will briefly discuss what is considered obscene and the different ways in which obscenity will manifest itself. Obscenity law aims at punishment for thoughts provoked or preventing the formation of certain thoughts‚ typically‚ erotic ones in the minds of willing viewers but not for overt acts‚ nor for antisocial conduct. Although the United States Constitution protects the freedom of speech‚ the First Amendment was not intended to
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How does J.B. Priestley create dramatic tension at the end of act two? Events throughout the Act lead to the dramatic tension at the end of act two such as the gradual build up towards the shock of Eric as the father of Eva’s unborn child; Mrs Birling’s swift change form outright confidence to devastation at the end of act two and Eric’s entrance just as Mrs Birling has claimed that the father of Eva’s unborn child should take sole responsibility for the suicide. Priestley creates this dramatic
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response and/or plot development. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (n.pag.)‚ drama can be defined as‚ “a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance.” In the two plays that I have selected‚ drama is definitely a depiction of life. The Ritual by Zeno Obi Constance and Your Handsome Captain by Simone Schwarz-Bart
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English Renaissance drama grew out of the established Medieval tradition of the mystery and morality plays. These public spectacles focused on religious subjects and were generally enacted by either choristers and monks‚ or a town’s tradesmen (as later seen lovingly memorialized by Shakespeare’s ’mechanicals’ in A Midsummer Night’s Dream). At the end of the fifteenth century‚ a new type of play appeared. These short plays and revels were performed at noble households and at court‚ especially at
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What does it mean to be ethical? According to google the definition of ethical is “relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these”(Google). Being ethical has a lot to do with being moral. It has to do with knowing the difference of wrong and right. In business being ethical is a huge part. Being ethical in a business is a major key to success. Being ethical in a business can be the difference to make or break. When it comes to making decisions in a business you can either
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little and had inadequate disciplinary actions taken on their behalf. Therefore‚ these students cared little for what was presented to them and were bobbing in waters that hadn’t even begun to tap into the deeper educational inquiry and potential that could have been. The tone of this passage is one of realization of the author’s situation. The author created this tone through the use of metaphors and looking into personal feelings of himself and his peers in the vocational program. 2) “I lived
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how the does the skin act as a barrier The skin is cleverly designed to perform in helping the skin acting as a physical‚ chemical and physical barrier for the body. The physical barrier acts as a protective cover to protect us from the environment i.e. pathogens‚ physical abrasions and radiation from the sun. Yet it is known to be one of the largest organs in the body in weight and in surface area. In adults‚ the skin makes up 16% of body weight and the skin covers an area of about 2 square meters
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King Lear Act III Study Questions Scene I 1. Kent reveals to the Gentlemen that tension between Regan’s husband (Albany) and Goneril’s husband (Cornwall) could quite possible result in a civil war. However‚ aside from the war‚ the two may be united in plotting against the murder of King Lear. The King of France is preparing to make a move against these two divided house. He may have already sent spies to their households disguised as servants. 2. The mission that Kent asks the Gentlemen
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’’The Crucible‚’’ is a 1952 play written by Arthur Miller as an allegory of Mcarthyism. The play follows a theocratic society in which the church and the state are one‚ and reputation plays an important role in Salem where private and public moralities are the same. In act one‚ the secret affair of John Proctor and Abigail Williams was revealed that led to conflict between John and his wife. Divorce was not permitted in the late 16th century‚ hence‚ the Proctors had to maintain their marriage causing
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Character: Caesar 1. Trait: Arrogant Quotation: Act 2 scene 3 “How foolish do your fears seem now‚ Calpurnia! I am ashamed I did yield to them. Give me my robe‚ for I will go.” Commentary: Caesar shows arrogance by going to the senate after Calpurnia warned him. After Decius messes with his ego and tells him that he would let a girl hold him back it made Caesar show his arrogance after Decius plays with his ego since he doesn’t want to be intimidated
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