...Briana Laszlo English 110 Atherton 5 March 2014 Devil in a Blue Dress: Themes In the devil in a blue dress, written by Walter Mosley some of the main themes are prejudice and freedom. Racial prejudice is prominent throughout the entire book. The word “nigger” is constantly being used throughout the book in both a friendly manor and a demeaning one as well. The white men in this story use “ nigger” to display their power over the black characters. In the story, the black man is always to blame and they are the ones who have to work extra hard to remain existent. The constant owner-slave relationship is being displayed throughout the interactions between African Americans and the white folks. Every white man in the story has power over every black man in the story. They use their color to get what they want. As soon as Easy is able to walk away from each white man including- Ricardo, Mr. Albright and Michael Teran, he is given a new sense a freedom. In a way these men were his slave-owner and each time he refused their power and he was given freedom. Just like slavery when it was most prominent, black people had to fight their way to survive. All the black men in this story are doing just that. Each time someone is killed it represents the killer doing something to try and help himself to survive. Freedom is represented by Easy’s house as well. Easy owning property does give him some kind of social status in this racist world he lives in. Racial prejudice also brings...
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...The Devil In The Blue Dress by Walter Mosley, portrays the societal and racial hierarchy in post-World War II Crenshaw, California. Throughout the novel, readers are shown the dynamic relationship between the black male and the white male by the characterization and experiences of Ezekiel Rawlins. This dynamic racial relationship is both parasitic, mutualistic, and commensalistic -ultimately defining it to be an interestingly blurred and fluctuating concept. The relationship is demonstrated through Easy’s mutualistic job as a private investigator, his parasitic interaction with the police, and his commensalistic relationship with Daphne. Easy is an example of the African-American who traveled from the South during the Great Migration. His...
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...The Big Fight Improving race relations in the United States is a battle that we have been fighting since the start of this great country. The issue of race has evolved over time, but still continues to affect society. The Trayvon Martin shooting, Donald Trump's campaign, and the Duke Lacrosse team, have sparked racial controversy in America. The split between races is becoming more evident than ever. Trayvon Martin, an African American, was killed by an armed gunman in Ferguson, Missouri. Race was forced to the forefront of social media after this senseless act of violence. The phrase “Black Lives Matter” became the unified slogan by many African Americans and was mainly used for peaceful, and sometimes violent protests. This shooting received nationwide attention and soon turned into what social media would say was a race crime. Most of the evidence in this case pointed to Travon Martin acting as a suspicious character in a quiet community. The way he walked and dressed would end up being his downfall. The real question is why did America make it seem like a racial shooting rather than a careless act of violence between a Hispanic male and an African-American male. Social media hyped this shooting to another level and made it about race where everyone had to pick a side whether they wanted to or not, causing huge racial tension throughout America. Recent elections have brought racism back to the limelight in America with the help of social media, and front runner...
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...I could image being friends with a character such as mouse from The Devil in a Blue Dress but I see why other couldn’t because of his crazy and quick to kill ways. Mouse is type of person there is no shades of grey with him. To others Mouse may be very unpredictable and dangerous person. Whenever I get myself in a sticky situation where I needed someone to look over my back it would be mouse. I can see myself hanging with Mouse but from a distance. Mouse is very loyal to those, he considers friends this proven when Easy called mouse’s wife and Mouse suddenly pop up to save Easy from Frank Green. That why I need a friend like Mouse because he will fight with the end with me. Mouse knows the true definition of being the real friends there is no black and white with him. When he heard that Joppy kilt corethea he instantly shot at Joppy attempting to kill him. He probably would have killed joppy then until Easy told him how much they could be getting paid. Mouse listens clearly when there money involved....
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...I Saw the Devil “Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face”. The priest’s words echoed loudly inside of the holy church. I looked at the people around me. “He could be here” I thought. “He could be everywhere. Those fools don’t have a clue about what they are against. The priest continued: “May the devil make a ladder your bones – While he is picking apples in the garden of Hell”. I looked at the priest with a feeling of relief. I already knew that. I found out a long time ago. I felt it and saw it – everyday. The church remained behind me and the light went out. The darkness embraced me and my breath became even heavier. My footsteps echoed loudly as the rain outside started to fall - slowly and soft in the beginning and suddenly, without a sign, heavy and merciless. I put my worn jacket tighter around my shoulders and started jogging. “Damn it. The devil is here. The rain must have been a sign from God to tell me about this. I knew it. I had to hurry, before the he has captured me as his next prey”. I began to run while my heart was beating in my chest. I looked feverish behind my back to make sure I was not followed. No one was there. But I couldn’t relax, because he could be everywhere, couldn’t he? The old man, sitting on the bench and reading his newspaper, the little boy riding his blue bicycle or the fine well dressed woman walking her dog with all her expensive jewelry hanging around her neck. I could not let myself be fooled...
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...The Blue Devils softball team fell short of what would have been an uplifting comeback with a 5-4 loss in their second double header game against Robert Morris University. On a fielder’s choice, Taylor Bartlow scored the winning run in the final inning to claim victory for the Colonials, meanwhile the Blue Devils dropped their record to 4-14 and 0-2 in North East Conference play. RMU got off to a quick start in the first inning to support their starting pitcher Laura Coulter. With Jordan Gurganus on base following an error by third baseman Sarah Ogilvie, Olivia Lorusso hit her first of two two-run jacks, giving the Colonials a 2-0 lead. Central Connecticut State University had an opportunity to answer back in the bottom of the first, but...
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...The unique aspect when it comes to Duke’s men basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski is that not only is the man a superior basketball genius on the hardwood, but also a special man off the court that’s truly an inspirational coaching leader in every way. The man fills his players year after year with a multitude of knowledge about the sport he loves, and also the importance of playing like a team. However, Coach K is not just worried about how his Duke Blue Devils play on the court; he cares more about being that role model his players can look up to. The man is a leadership guru and exemplifies every part of the Coaching leadership style that we selected. Coach K’s leadership behavior and traits goes hand and hand with the qualities of a great coach. He is the textbook example of a special type of coach and leader. He listens closely to his players and treats them with the utmost respect. His players view him as a second Dad and give it their all for him by always competing on the court. Ex Duke player Jason Williams said this about his former coach, “It’s a dream to play for a guy like that — a guy who’s just a rock, who believes in you every second you’re on the court. I love Coach K. I’d run through a brick wall for him” (1). To continue, Coach K knew how to push all the right buttons and lead by example which is exactly why he is a superb coach. He has a strong desire to use the game of basketball to mold his players into men, and to not just focus on winning. His principles...
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...the clock in a tied game with the Duke Blue Devils. I could barely hear my coach in the huddle because the crowd was still rockin’ from the turnover I forced on the other team to give us the last shot. I faintly heard my coach call the play for me to come off the screen to take the last shot. As the buzzer sounds for us to break the huddle I remember how big the stadium felt as I tried to maintain my composure knowing the game was in my hands. After the ball was inbounded, we executed our play to perfection as I came off the screen with an open look and three seconds left on the clock. I catch the ball and shoot the shot I’ve shot over a thousand times. The arena goes silent as I hold my follow through and watch the ball on its path to the rim. The ball hits front rim, momentum gives it a slight bounce and drops in the net. My teammates rush me and take me to the ground celebrating with the rest of the crowd as they storm the court. I had been waiting on this moment my whole life. I had been waiting on this moment my whole life. My family was there to watch, friends and classmates along with a million others who were viewing this televised event. This was the NCAA national championship game, in the sold out Madison Square Garden. This was the NCAA national championship game, in the sold out Madison Square Garden. I led my team, the Temple Owls to this final possession with 11 seconds on the clock in a tied game with the Duke Blue Devils. I could barely hear my coach in the...
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...later archbishop weber high school. This school was a catholic prep school for boys. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at WestPoint, New York in 1969. That’s where he begin playing basketball under coach Knight while also training to become an officer for the United States Army. In 1968-69 he was the captain of the army basketball team. He led his team to the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. His team placed fourth place in the tournament. On March 18, 1980 he was named head coach at Duke University after coaching five seasons for the Army. Coach K has led his blue devils to 29 NCAA tournaments in the past 30 years and 20 consecutive from 1996-2015. His Duke teams have won 13 ACC championships, been to 12 Final Fours, and won Five NCAA tournament National Championships. On January 25, 2014 coach K won his 900th game with the Duke Blue Devils, making him the second head coach to win 900 games with one NCAA division I team. Well he repeated another astonishing accomplishment on January 25th 2015 when he won his 1,000 games at...
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...Romans 16:17-20 HOW TO HANDLE TROUBLEMAKERS IN THE CHURCH Introduction: Ever since the church was formed, it has been plagued by troublemakers. These people have desired to either see the church destroyed, or to see it shaped to their own will. This should not have been a surprise. After all, Jesus Himself predicted the rise of troublemakers in the church, Matt. 7:15, "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Even in the early days of the fledgling church, the Apostle Paul said this, "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.", Acts 20:29-30. After 2,000 years, the troublemakers are still with us. There are still those within and without the church who work against the plan of God and seek to mold the church to their likeness. I. THE DEEDS OF THE TROUBLEMAKERS Paul tells us that there are some tale tell signs associated with those who would cause trouble in the church. Their deeds prove them to be just what they are. Remember what Jesus said, "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." Matt. 7:20. A. They Are Divisive - Paul uses two words here that describe what the troublemakers so in the house of God. The first is the word "divisions". It means "to splinter of cause dissensions." The other word is "offences", it means "to lay a trap...
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...“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Jonathon Edwards delivered a sermon for the ages in 1741. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” was powerful and moving to all who heard it. Edward’s mastery of diction, immaculate imagery, and reinforced repetition made sure his listeners understood the full impact of their sins. This piece was so forceful, it sent them running for the hills. Maybe not the hills but a few did run out screaming! He accomplished exactly what he had hoped for. People were definitely afraid that God would punish them for their sins. Jonathon Edwards knew how to make his words count. Edwards chose words that got the most bang for his buck. He wanted his words to convey his feelings in the most persuasive way possible. Phrases such as, “The floods of God’s vengeance have been withheld” were used in this sermon. The words are chosen carefully to demonstrate God’s wrath. Edwards could have said God’s anger but he chose, instead, to use the words “floods” and “God’s vengeance” to evoke fear and trembling in his listeners. Another phrase Edwards uses is, “fiery floods of the fierceness and wrath of God”. Those words are full of impact. When they’re spoken to the crowd they automatically trigger trepidation. Edwards once again is demonstrating God’s disdain for sinners. One of the most aggressive statements in Edward’s whole piece are the words, “you are ten thousand times more abominable in his eyes than the most hateful venomous serpent is in ours.” Edwards...
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...Well he sided with evil. He took the chance of disobeying the people he cared about and went against his religion. But, in some ways the way he found out who the people around him (his loved ones and his close friends) were. The truth was unveiled but only he could see it and by doing this he was a hero. He was a hero because he saw the truth and kept it as a burden in his life. He was forever changed. He was a hero for accepting the truth and moving on. One symbol in the story was the ‘traveler’s staff’. It was in some ways a serpent coming to tempt Young Goodman Brown. It showed that he was not strong enough to refuse the temptations of the devil. The serpent is used in many other stories to symbolize evil, such as Adam and Eve or even the Disney story of Aladdin. As you can see the serpent is used as a symbol of evil or the devil. Also the serpent is used as a symbol of temptation and greediness. Another symbol in the story was Faith’s pink ribbon. When you think of pink, you think of happiness and innocence. You think of the youth of a girl. When you see pink you think of joy and love. Faith was young, sweet, and kind but this symbol could have been misleading. Was Faith truly someone we could trust or was she also taking...
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...Philosophy 1010 Rebellion - Fyodor Dostoevsky In the passage where Ivan is talking about atonement for the dead, and the tortured children, he poses some questions to his brother Aloysha. For example, “They must be atoned for, or there can be no harmony, but how? How are you going to atone for them? Is it possible? By their being avenged? But what do I care for avenging them? What do I care for a hell for oppressors? What good can hell do, since those children have already been tortured, and what becomes of harmony, if there is hell?” What I understand from Ivan’s passage here is that he wants to pursue and better understand the overall point of the situation. If the oppressors are going to have to deal with the evil of hell in the after life, why should they get to live the rest of their human life in bliss, while the child has already had his life and its opportunities taken away? I think his first premise (P1) is that evil has a purpose, but the purpose of evil isn’t worth dealing with. I think that this is pretty much saying that, we do need evil for “harmony” but having to deal with this cruel evil isn’t worth waiting for the harmony that comes along with it. Why should the child have to be tortured for the harmony to be achieved? Why can’t we skip the evil step and have harmony as something that doesn’t hurt us before it becomes better? The second premise that I took from Ivan’s passage is (P2) the justification of evil has worse consequences than positive aspects...
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...Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can't keep Christians from going to church." "We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth." "We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their savior." "Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken." "So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, but steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ." "This is what I want you to do", said the devil: "Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!" "How shall we do this?" his demons shouted. "Keep them busy in the nonessentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered. "Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow." "Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles." "Keep them from spending time with their children." "As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!" "Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice." "Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive." "To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant...
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...25.00 fee within 30 day provide a copy of new lease Don’t allow the devil to be a foothold in your marriage Satan keeps ur pass afloat Jesus remember ur sin no more and he looks to ur future No matter what the circumstances look like if he is still not doing things nice to you u still pray and honor Christ by treating ur husband as a loving, caring, respectful individual Bad sprits using his daughter and sister to get tom I rebuke them in the name of Jesus. Are you, as a wife, bringing honor to God in the way you treat your husband? We are to “love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honoring each other” (Romans 12:10, tlb, emphasis added). Are you taking delight in honoring your husband? Matthew 5:11-12 Proverbs 19:11 gentle answers Proverbs 31:11-12 Romans 15:2-3, 12-10-17( NKJ) Reap coals of fire on there head I Peter 2:21‑3:6 emphasizes that a believer's willingness to stay in his marriage and suffer quietly may be the only means by which the other partner will eventually be healed. Also be submissive, obey, respect The realization then begins to dawn that, “Everything in my life that is not like Christ has been a contributing factor to the failure of my marriage.” I encourage these individuals to make a list of every area in their life (attitudes, values, priorities, actions, words) that is not like Jesus, and to ask God to change them, so He will then be free to change their mate Ask God to reveal to you from His Word any failures...
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