...books that the "remembering" men have chosen to memorize are classics or religious texts. However, if I was placed in a position where memorizing one book would be an asset to the future, I would choose to read Silence. The reason I would choose Silence is by the virtue of the moral development and reconciliation both main characters withstand, and the principle of active living that is tested. The book starts out with the young teenage girl who feels that her whole life is based around her voice. Shy, introverted, and quiet, Stella feels the only way she can reach out and "be herself" is when she is singing. When an unfortunate disaster (unrelated to anything she did) unfolds, Stella is left deaf, without her voice. She feels that without her voice, she is nothing. However, Hayden, the opposing major character unexpectedly jumps into her life (not knowing why he does), and through her silence he begins to reach out to her. It is through him that her first sign of development is made. Stella says, "He is the white feather of hope drifting through The darkness of my days. And if I can hold on, I just might be able to fly" (Lytton 94). From the start she recognizes his hand in her life. Without him she...
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...On a similar account, Elie Wiesel's Night is the night, when he lay down as an innocent child without thinking of the horror that awaited him the next morning when he arrived at the camp. A night that swallowed millions of lives and that, when it was over, it would never allow those who survived it to stop thinking about the darkness. On the other hand is the night, which protects the criminals, who are considered immune by that silence that no one breaks to betray them. The night is the guilty silence of many people, the silence that was essential for the horror to reach such magnitude. It also refers to the night of the conscience, not only of criminals or silent spectators but also of the victims themselves, who in many cases had to act...
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...Introduction Communication has incontestable importance in organizational structure. The significant importance of verbal and nonverbal communication will be briefly highlighted in different situations. In order to make the process of communication effective, different theories will be discussed such as role of body language and facial expressions. Some general information regarding communication will be revealed then essay would be concluded. Importance Communication is defined as exchanging of messages, concepts and information by using different mediums such as speeches, actions and writings (Clegg, Kornberger and Pitsis, 2011). It does not only mean to pass on information but it is a way to develop and maintain relationships, sharing values and cultures as well as setting objectives and their successful accomplishment. Communication plays a vital role to improve the performance of employees by helping them to focus on their assigned tasks (Whetten and Cameron, 2011). Two way communication is very important in organizational structure which helps to minimize the stress within the organization especially when organization is under the process of change. It acts as a catalyst to speed up the change process and helps the managers to implement the change process effectively. Theories There are various theories of communication proposed by various authors. In one theory proposed by Whetten and Cameron (2011) Communication is the process of encoding and transmitting...
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...Adam Engstrom 4/8/2016 Contemplation Paper Many go through life but never feel like they have full, complete lives. However, Aristotle, Kathleen Norris, and Mark Buchanan are firm on their views that there are three essential processes that must be done to achieve inner peace and blissful life. Even though the three have slightly different opinions on the importance of leisure, contemplative practice, and happiness, they all consider them essential for a full and complete life. It was clear that Aristotle had strong thoughts on the importance on contemplation. He claims that virtue can come in a variety of ways, including bravery, courage, and temperance. However, there is a greater virtue, which is the virtue of contemplation. He claims that contemplation is not achievable through the same methods that other virtues are achieved. To achieve this virtue, one must find time for a leisure activity that leads to deep happiness. Through this method, it allows one to seek out and find true virtue. While leisure is the way to contemplation, it is not possible without other virtues such as temperance and justice. “We must have leisure to attain these ends” (Presentation). Aristotle also presented an important element in achieving virtue when he stated, “A reflective person through inquiry can find true virtue, which allows them to recognize it, practice it and attain true happiness”(Presentation). According to Aristotle, not all leisure is the same and will bring on different...
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...The trailer for the Silence of the Lambs sets the genre of the film as a thriller using various codes and conventions throughout the trailer and the quick establishment of the main character Starling who is a police officer. The use of a voice over allows the audience to know what is occurring and what the protagonist will have to face. The voice over explains severely murder have been occurring, the introduction of Starling allows he audience to have hope that she will be able to solve the murders. Starling is presented as being brave, telling the audience she “does not scare easily”. “At first the trailer begins with a non diegetic sound of a low tone soundtrack that eventually turns into a metal music with screams, this indicates to the audience that the rest of the trailer will be a dark heavy tale. The...
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...The background music and silence plays a huge part in how the narrative is described. The drums representing a fast paste of intensity and competition. Silence is shown as nothing but mysterious and tense moments in the book. Silence and music are in involved to set the mood for the current event or scene. “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe incorporated these two things into the book in way to help build depth throughout the novel. Drums are a huge symbol of importance in Okonkwo’s tribe, the Igbo. Drums are used to break the silence of the night by the town crier when calling all of the men to the meeting that was to place in the morning. They are also used as a symbol of passion when they are being beat for the Igbo tribes beloved wrestling competition. Drums are a loud, aggressive, and a very fast paste instrument. This musical invention can be related to the macho sport, wrestling. ”At last the two teams danced into the circle and the crowd roared and clapped. The drums rose to a frenzy.” The drums support the situation perfectly. The occasion fit drums in the scene by hearing loud banging that hype the moment up. “They were possessed by the spirit of the drums.”, this type of drumming expressed a sense of passion and excitement to the wrestling matches. The Igbo tribe takes this communal festival for wrestling competition very seriously. On the contrary, silence represents a more subtle...
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...Hoynes, Christine E. “The sound of Silence: Interpreting Mark 16:1-8” through the Centuries. Interpretation 65, no. 1(January 2011): 18-29. Introduction The ending of Jesus’s story in the Gospels is well-known. However, what we know as the ending of Mark’s Gospel was added after the original had written. As a matter of fact, Mark put such an abrupt ending for some reason. This absence has led to diverse interpretations and understandings, not only among theologians but also among artists through the history. Christine Hoyneys in her article The sound of Silence: Interpreting Mark shows the various interpretations on women’s silence in a wider context. Summary To begin with the author indicates the discrepancies and...
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...controversy, many states started to adopt the “moment of silence” which was an attempt to bring back prayer in our schools. However, the school officials cannot suggest or have the kids pray, even though its true aim is clear, to encourage students to pray. Because of the “moment of silence,” there has finally been a neutral act to encourage prayer. There is a one sided claim that a mandated moment of silence in public classrooms amounts to an unconstitutional attempt to establish religion. The “moment of silence” is Constitutional, and a great way to encourage prayer for our students. Rufus Goodwin stated, “Praying, like poetry, is an activity that activates the human being.” In other words, prayer is a personal experience and intimate connection with our Father. People pray for several reasons such as personal benefit or for the sake of others. Prayers can consist of requesting guidance and assistance, confessing sins, or to express one’s thoughts and emotions (Goodwin R.). Why wouldn’t this intimate act with our Creator be an important part of the student’s day? Moments of silence often last one minute, but other amounts of time may be chosen. Sometimes people choose the length of a moment of silence to connect with an event being honored, such as a death. During that moment of silence, people often bow their heads, remove their hats, and do not speak or move. When public schools have a moment of silence, Buddhist students could meditate (relax and think calm thoughts)...
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...EFFECTIVE LISTENING IN THE WORKPLACE Jeff Bernier Abstract “Listening is perhaps the most critical element in language and language learning, for it is the key to speaking, and beyond that, reading and writing. At all levels --- from entry level to managerial --- listening is perceived as crucial for communication. Yet listening remains one of the least understood processes in language learning” (Allene Grognet and Carol Van Duzer, 2002, p. 1). The ability to listen to employees and colleagues is an essential skill for developing a productive environment. By improving listening skills, supervisors and employees can create a “listening environment” within their own organization. This study examines the relationship between University of Southern Maine (USM) personal that feel they have effective listening skills and USM personal that had training in effective listening skills. The subjects were 182 USM employees surveyed to determine effective listening in the workplace. Each USM employee surveyed identified themselves as either an “employee” or “supervisor”, the number of years employed and answered either “yes” or “no” to ten various questions on effective listening in the workplace. Results showed strong, positive relationships among the two dependent variables in effective listening in the workplace. Hypothesis USM employees who feel they have effective listening skills as determined by the survey conducted at USM have a positive relationship with USM employees...
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...Find three places in the speech where Reagan seems to be leaving something out, and for each instance: a. Describe what's been left out. b. Identify if it's a case of oversimplification or subtlety. "Your generation is living in one of the most exciting, hopeful times in Soviet history. It is a time when the first breath of freedom stirs the air and the heart beats to the accelerated rhythm of hope, when the accumulated spiritual energies of a long silence yearn to break free." 1a. He is making it seem like Russia doesn't have freedom and that he wants students to break free from their silence and demand freedom from the Soviet Union. 1b. I feel like this was mistake because he is trying to make peace between The Soviet Union and The U.S.A, yet he's words don't favor him as much. "We Americans make no secret of our belief in freedom. In fact, it's something of a national pastime. Every 4 years the American people choose a new President, and 1988 is one of those years." 2a. This sentence sounds like he want's the Soviet Union people to stand up for their rights to vote and elect a new President and kick out Georgy Malenkov, who was the president of the...
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...community today, there is a lack of representation, along with voices that go unheard and unspoken. Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, delves into the significance of silence, and the ways that the protagonist, Janie Crawford, has had her voice silenced. This resonates with many people of the Black community, who feel as though even with the progression we’ve made as a society, that their lives and struggles matter less than a white person’s. With movements such as Black Lives Matter, and many other African-American protesters, there has been a cultural outcry from the Black community who want to be heard, who want to be represented, who want to matter as people. Many women in particular among...
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...TRAINING MODULE FOR SUBORDINATE LEVEL: Communication Skills Program Objectives The objectives of this training are to enable the participants to: ✓ Understand the benefits of improved communication skills ✓ Appreciate own communication style in business dealings with others ✓ Know the differences between verbal and non verbal communications ✓ Understand and practice effective speaking to encourage co-employees to give of their best and to help manage upwards ✓ Appreciate when written communication is most appropriate ✓ Demonstrate enhanced listening skills ✓ Understand everyone’s point of view ✓ Will have higher self-esteem Content |Activities |Time | |Assembly time |7:00AM – 8:00AM | |Seminar proper |8:00AM – 8:30AM | |Opening prayer | | |Singing of our National Anthem | | |Opening Remarks | | |Introduction of the...
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...This assignment will focus on a short communication between myself and a mother (Caroline) whom I had met three times before, at the antenatal, birth, and six-to-eight week contacts. I had cancelled a three-to-four month visit with her that day on the advice of my mentor. Caroline was an experienced mum and the visit had been mainly to aid my development (Appendix One). She had sounded fine on the phone and had told me she was coming into clinic. Borton’s (1970) reflective model will be used to guide this essay, and I will analyse how the experience has improved my skills in building therapeutic relationships, while recognising areas that require work in order to fulfil my role. All names have been changed to protect confidentiality, as is the responsibility of any registered nurse (NMC 2008). Mental and emotional wellbeing in all family members is intrinsic to the wellbeing of children. The “Healthy Child Programme” (DH 2009) identifies the assessment and promotion of this area as a core part of the health visitor’s role. A common mental health problem that impacts on children is post-natal depression, affecting 10-15% of women (Royal College of Psychiatrists n.d.). Infants whose mothers have post-natal depression often have less positive life outcomes, as discussed in Every Child Matters (HM Treasury 2003). It can impact negatively on emotional, social and mental development, often demonstrated through behavioural problems (Wrate et al., 1985), and neurological problems (Dale...
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...Feminists do not always agree, as Judith Plaskow a Jewish feminist proposes that by Christian’s claiming Jesus’ importance, it rejects and disparages Judaism. Feminist scholars also focus on Mary Magdalene and the women as the predominant witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection . Paul’s letters provide historical evidence for the leadership roles of women in the early church. In the New Testament there is the mention of women in leadership such as Phoebe, Priscilla, Junia, Euddia, Syntyche, and in the Old Testament there is Deborah . Yet, in 1 Timothy 2:8-15 is a more stringent text seemingly opposing the right for women to hold any church office positions. The traditional exegesis is the implication, of 11-12, “let a woman learn in silence with all submissiveness. I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to keep silent”....
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...been long, filled with happiness, health, friends and people who wished him well. However, David sinned, as all humans do, which led to God’s discipline. He faced trials and tribulations. David’s health began to fail, his family had betrayed him, and his enemies wished him harm. He longed for peace in his remaining days. He had attained wealth but realized that earthly wealth is not eternal for individuals. He did not blame God for his problems, especially not in the presence of others. He realized that the only hope is in the Lord. He acknowledges God’s judgment and pleads for his mercy. David had an extraordinary “dash” and despite being one of the greatest kings in history, he realized the temporary value of earthly successes and the importance of focusing on the eternal omnipotence of...
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