...Good Life There are many opinions as to what the “good life” is. Some people believe that the good life is attainable through education, while others believe that following a rule of conduct would leave you leading the “good life.” Still others say that being truly happy will allow you to live a good life. There are many questions that arise when trying to answer the question of “What is the good life and how can it be attained.” The peoples of India and China would each have their own view of what the good life means and they have the same view of what the good life means to them. I think the good life for both India and China is the desire of having a son. Both Chinese and Indian parents mostly desire a son more than a daughter. Family life has always been extremely important to Chinese culture as Chinese lived in large family units. As many as 100 or more relatives lived together under the rule of the oldest male. The ideal was "five generations under one roof." However, those who lived this way were mainly families of rich rural landowners, wealthy merchants, and government officials. Among the common people, most households consisted of only parents and children, but some also included grandparents and uncles. Chinese’s families traditionally valued sons far more than daughters. A husband could divorce his wife if she failed to give birth to sons. In some cases, daughters were killed at birth because they were considered useless, for females could not continue the family...
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...about a mother who speaks to her daughter about the responsibilities she need to uphold as she grows into a woman. These are not just duties that she need to uphold as a woman, but in order for her to be respected in society. For example, the mother tells the daughter to soak her clothes right after she takes them off because clothes play a factor when it comes to first impressions. When you wear proper clothing it shows that you have self-respect and a high level of maturity. In other words, someone who is poorly dressed displays a sign of poverty. Even if they are not poorly dressed men can see them as sluts because women dress with low maturity and no respect and that is what the mother is...
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...Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore) A COMEDY IN THE MAKING By Luigi Pirandello [1921] English version by Edward Storer [New York: E. P. Dutton, 1922] [see also 1925 preface by author] CHARACTERS of the Comedy in the Making • THE FATHER • THE MOTHER • THE STEP-DAUGHTER • THE BOY • THE CHILD • (The last two do not speak) • THE SON • MADAME PACE ACTORS of the Company • THE MANAGER • LEADING LADY • LEADING MAN • SECOND LADY • L’INGÉNUE • JUVENILE LEAD • OTHER ACTORS AND ACTRESSES • PROPERTY MAN • PROMPTER • MACHINIST • MANAGER’S SECRETARY • DOOR-KEEPER • SCENE-SHIFTERS Daytime. The Stage of a Theatre N. B. The Comedy is without acts or scenes. The performance is interrupted once, without the curtain being lowered, when the manager and the chief characters withdraw to arrange the scenario. A second interruption of the action takes place when, by mistake, the stage hands let the curtain down. [Lo straniero, conversazione alla finestra, 1930, F. Casorati] ACT I The spectators will find the curtain raised and the stage as it usually is during the day time. It will be half dark, and empty, so that from the beginning the public may have the impression of an impromptu performance. Prompter’s box and a small table and chair for the manager. Two other small tables and several chairs scattered about as during rehearsals...
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...tell us about how Augustus treated members of his family? (10) According to to the passage by Younger Seneca, Augustus could be seen as rather harsh in dealing with his daughter Julia, as due to her 'promiscuity' and 'the scandals' these led to, he 'sent his own daughter into exile' as not only was she said to make 'herself available to armies of adulterers', it was believed her favourite place to carry out these acts was where Augustus 'had moved the law against adultery', showing the lack of respect Julia had for her father. The passage then goes on to show how Augustus tried to shame Julia out of her ways by making her actions known to the public, showing that although this could also be seen as a harsh way to treat your daughter, it does show he cared about her and did try other methods to make her stop her ways before exiling her due to 'shame'. Tacitus also shows us Augustus' no nonsense approach to family members, especially those involved with Julia as he shows how Augustus 'executed' his nephew, Illius Antonius 'for adultery with Julia', however he did not stop at this, he even sent Illius' son Lucius Antonius, who at the time was 'little more than a boy' to the 'state of Massilia', effectively exiling him 'under the pretext of furthering his academic studies', showing Augustus could be rather ruthless towards family members, even those who had done nothing wrong if it meant keeping them away from Julia, also showing he was rather protective of his daughter. b) What...
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...under the observation is made up of the father, mother son and daughter. The choice of the time is preferable because, at this time the parents are free from work and can spare some little time from their busy schedules and have a meal with the family. The time is also convenient in that the family will enjoy their meal after which, they can do some catch up on what has been going on in their life’s. To add to this, choice of this time gives the advantages of there being many families at the restaurant and hence one finds it easy to select one for the observation. On arrival at the restaurant, it is the lady who chooses a table and everyone else follows. The man of the family pull the chair for the wife as the children helps themselves out. The table setting has 4 chairs. The father sits directly opposite the mother. The family has a daughter and a son. From the point, the family entered the restaurant, it is clear that the daughter and father have a liking of each other and no wonder they sit next to each other at the dinner table. On the other hand, the son seems to be extremely quit and barely says a word which is quite the opposite of what the sister is like. Just like the son, the mother sits watching at how the husband is heavily engaged in a heated debate with the daughter, who seems to be taking a ‘NO’ for an answer. At one point, the mother scolds her but to the contrary the father seems to like what the daughter is doing. The mother asks the girl in a bit of a bitter...
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...Sarah Engelbrecht Professor Dawn George English 1301 13 September 2015 Theme of Shooting an Elephant The article “Shooting an Elephant,” by George Orwell seeks to address how imperialism is evil. First, it humiliates the imperialized people, reducing them to inferior status in their own county. Second, it provokes the people into making immoral decisions to maintain their superiority over everyone else. When a white man becomes a tyrant, it is his own freedom that he loses. In Moulmein, in lower Burma, the author is a hated, sub-divisional police officer. One day something happened that helped him understand the real motives for which despotic governments act. He received a phone call, from the sub-inspector at the police station, about a normally tame elephant who starting behaving aggressively and unpredictably. White men are not supposed to be afraid in front of the “natives,” therefore, he goes against his own conscience to protect himself and his fellow imperialists. In the article, Orwell demonstrates how he loses his freedom to prove his intelligence and morals. When he stumbles upon the elephant eating, he refers to it as looking no more dangerous than a cow, and is no longer showing signs of hostility. He strongly believes the elephant’s “must” is declining; therefore, he does not feel the desire to kill it, but he has no choice. He is a man with authorities over the people and cannot allow the others to see him as a weak man. Therefore, his tyrant situation makes...
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...The narrator is indignant of the Shea family; her son-in-law and the three other brothers are all unemployed, even though they were born white in the USA. But it sounds a bit like the narrator feels sorry for the mother, Bess but on the same time also admire her - Bess have taken care of the four boys all her life, and had a complicated job as a secretary before she got sick. c. What is her view of her son-in-law? She doesn’t understand John - her son-in-law. He can’t take care of Sophie, and he doesn’t have a job. She thinks he is so plain, and it’s clear they don’t have a good relationship. d. What does the narrator say about the mother-daughter relationship in China and in the US? In China the daughter usually take care of her mother, but in the US it’s the opposite; the mother should take care of her daughter. The mother asks if there’s anything else she can do? Otherwise the daughter will complain about the mother not being supportive. e. What is the son-in-law’s attitude to the narrator Not very good, and there are some indications that John wants to send the narrator back to China. f. Characterize the relationship between the narrator and Bess. They are both older and they can laugh together. Bess has raised four boys without the father and the narrator admires her. They both love their granddaughter Sophie, maybe for Bess the daughter she never got. g. How to bring up children: * According to the narrator...
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...in the local house. The guider told us in advanced that if the host gives the travelers some gifts, the travelers should never refuse or give money to buy it. The travelers should accept immediately and say thanks. This is the custom to show friendship to the travelers. Thus, if the travelers refuse the gifts or give money, the host may consider that the travelers do not like the gifts. When having the dinner, the travelers should pick up whatever they like directly. If the host wants the travelers to try something, the travelers should accept the invitation directly, but not to say anything else. My host was an old lady. She lives alone and she has a daughter and a son. One day, she told me that his son would visit her today. In advance, she told me that she has ten grandchildren. Nine children are born by his son and daughter...
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...inability of the eye to see, but according to Shakespeare, blindness is not a physical trait, but a mental imperfection some people possess. Because of Lear’s high position in society, he was supposed to be able to distinguish the good from the bad however his lack of sight prevented him from doing it. King Lear’s first act of blindness came at the beginning of the play. First, his two eldest daughters easily deceived him by their lies then he could not see the reality of Cordelia’s true love for him, and as a result, banished her from his kingdom with the following words:“for we have no such daughter, nor shall ever see that face of her again. Therefore be gone without our grace, our love, our benison.” (Act I, Scene I, Ln 265-267) Lear’s blindness also lead him into getting rid of one of his most loyal men. Kent was able to see Cordelia’s true love for her father, and tried to protect her from her blind father’s irrationality. After Kent was banished, he disguised himself and was eventually hired by Lear as a servant. Lear’s inability to determine his servant’s true identity proved once again how blind Lear actually was. As the play progressed, Lear’s eyesight reached closer to 20/20 vision. He realized how nasty and horrible his two eldest daughters really were after they locked him out of the castle during a storm. More importantly, Lear saw through Cordelia’s lack of flatterings and realized that her love for him was so great that she couldn’t express it into words. Unfortunately...
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...It seems ironic that both the oldest characters, Gloucester and Lear, who are blind either metaphorically or physically. They both exemplify that wisdom does not always come with old age. The parallel characters are very important to each other, Lear who is blinded metaphorically, and Gloucester who is physically blinded. Both characters undergo radical changes and their once sightless decisions become regrettable actions. They are unable to see people for who they truly are; thus their tragedy is the journey they must endure to regain sight. It is clear that although, Lear can physically see, he is blind, and lacks understanding, insight and pure intentions. It seems that the characters who had and kept their “healthy eyes” throughout the entire novel, could see both the evil and distorted world with which they live in. Ironically, while characters such as Gloucester, whose eyes were physically seized from him, and metaphorically Lear, both can now recognize their true selves. Blindness is not only a physical impairment for Gloucester and a forced lesson for King Lear ,but also a mental defect that some of the characters possess. They both share the inability to see the other characters true-selves ,and can only “see” the surface of things. Shakespeare uses Lear’s inability to see with his heart and Gloucester’s vulnerability to portray one of his themes, blindness. In the beginning of the play, Lear is seen to be a vain, conceited old man. He sees age as an opportunity to...
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...should be known about because she is a “silent hero,” and the silent heroes are the people that make the communities better without a second thought. The woman that I am speaking about is Ms. Johnnie Watkins, known to everyone as “Ms. Johnnie,” with her long time nickname of “Queen.” Ms. Johnnie was born and raised in Georgia. She went to Georgia State University where she received her AS and BS in social work. Ms. Johnnie has a 15-year old son who she has raised as a single parent due to the unfortunate death of her son’s father. Ms. Johnnie is the type of person who does a lot for the children and parents within the community and never thinks anything about it. She runs several groups for children as well as for parents and grandparents. Ms. Johnnie also feed the homeless, have the children make care packages for the homeless, help families in need, take the children on different excursions, works part time with the board of elections, and to top it all off, she makes time for herself and time to spend with her 15-year old son. You would...
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...that a significant person in your life would perceive as empathic? I would define empathy by the words of Rogers (1975), one of the most influential American psychologists in the exploration of empathy, that it means” entering the private perceptual world of the other and becoming thoroughly at home in it” (“Empathic: An Unappreciated Way of Being,” para. 17). In my mind, in this short definition there is everything what empathy consists of. To be attentive and delicate without making judgments or expectations, to be respectful and willing to center other person’s feelings and emotions, and to put aside our own needs and concerns for a while. The listener lets the speaker know, "I understand your problem and how you are feeling about it and I am interested in what you are saying and I am not judging you." When dealing with a person who is feeling troubled empathic listening and supporting response become the most important and powerful strategies to apply. As Adler, Rodman and Sevigny (2011) say that ” in empathic listening… the goal is to build a relationship or help the speaker solve a problem… to become better acquainted with others and show them that their opinions and feelings matter to you” (p. 152). From my point of view, neither advising response nor judging response is appropriate in such sort of situations. Furthermore, they more likely make the situation worse and make a person to feel more frustrated and embarrassed, or even...
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...THE FROG PRINCESS Long ago, in ancient times, there was a king who had three sons, all of them grown. The king said: “My children, let each of you make a bow for himself and shoot an arrow. She who brings back you arrow will be your bride; he whose arrow is not brought back will not marry.” The eldest son shot his arrow, and a general’s daughter brought it back to him. The second shot his arrow and landowners haughtier brought it back to him. But little prince Ivan’s arrow was brought back from the marsh of the frog who held it between her teeth. His brothers were joyous and happy but Prince Ivan became thoughtful and wept: “How will I live with a frog? After all, this is a little task, not like walking across a field!” He wept and wept, but there was no way out o9f it, so he took the frog to wife. All three sons and their brides were wed in accordance with the customs of their country; the frog was held on a dish. They began living together. One day the king asked that all three brides make him gifts, so that he could see which of them was the skillful. Prince Ivan again became thoughtful and wept: “What can my frog make? Everyone will laugh at me!” The frog only hopped about on the floor and croaked. When Prince Ivan fell asleep, she went out into the street, cast of her skin, turned into a lovely maiden, and cried: “Nurses, nurses! Make something!” The nurses at once brought a finely woven shirt. She took it, folded it, placed it beside Prince Ivan, and again turned herself...
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...mother) NENA (their daughter) ROBERTING (their son) DOÑA DOLORES FRED (her son) FRANCISCO (the servant) PABLO (the mayordomo) TIME : One Sunday morning, at about eleven. SCENE: The living-room. Simply furnished. A window on the right. At the rear, a corridor. A door on the left Sofa, chairs, etc. at the discretion of the director. When the curtain rises, DON FRANCISCO, about sixty, is seen sitting on the sofa, smoking a cigar He wears a nice-looking lounging robe. Presently ROBERTING, his twenty-year old son, good-looking, well-dressed, enters. He wants to ask some. thing from his father, but before he gathers enough courage, he maneuvers about the stage and clears his throat several times before he finally approaches him. ROBERTING (Clearing his throat). Ehem-ehem-ehem! FRANCISCO (Looking up briefly). Ehem ROBERTING. -Father- FRANCISCO (Without looking at him). What? ROBERTING. Father- FRANCISCO. Well? ROBERTING. Father- FRANCISCO. Again? ROBERTING. Well, you see it's like this- FRANCISCO. Like what? ROBERTING. It's not easy to explain, Father FRANCISCO. If it isn't then come back when I'm through with the paper ROBERTING. Better now, Father. It's about-money. FRANCISCO. Money! What money? ROBERTING. Well, you see- FRANCISCO (imitating his tone). Well, you see-I'm busy! ROBERTING. I need money. FRANCISCO (Dropping the paper). Need money! Aren't you working already? ROBERTING. Yes, but-it isn't enough. FRANCISCO. How much are you earning...
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...handing over his kingdom to daughters Regan and Goneril whom he believes truly love him. King Lear intends to stay with each daughter consecutively, accompanied by one hundred loyal knights. Angry that Cordelia his youngest daughter does not appear to love him as do Goneril and Regan, Lear banishes his youngest daughter Cordelia, and Kent, the servant who attempts to defend her. Cordelia leaves and is taken by the King of France as his Queen. Edmund, the loved but illegitimate son of the Earl of Gloucester plots to have his elder brother Edgar's reputation ruined. Edmund tricks his father Gloucester into believing that Edgar wanted to kill him. The disrespectful Goneril conspires to have her guest and father, King Lear, driven out of her house. Kent, who has now disguised his identity to serve King Lear, earns King Lear's respect by defending his name. Goneril offends King Lear and dismisses fifty of his knights. Lear starts to realize Cordelia was not so disrespecting. Lear decides to leave for Regan where he is sure to be treated properly. Lear instructs Kent to deliver several letters to Gloucester. The Fool teaches Lear several riddles. Act II. We learn of possible conflict between evil sisters Regan and Goneril. Edmund further manipulates Edgar. Gloucester learns from Edmund of Edgar's plan to kill him and believes it. Kent and Oswald, Goneril's steward fight. Kent is placed in stocks emphasizing just how little Lear's name is now respected by daughters Regan and Goneril. Edgar...
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