...completely incompetent. Even though Jack had very poor eye site, this did not hold back Kipling’s actions to help his son join the army force. His performance as Jack is very real that as some point, I internally screamed NO! when he directs and leads his group to fight. Daniel Radcliffe brings both power and sadness at the same time in his role, especially when he speaks to his father for the last time and takes off. Another very significant cast member is Carrie Mulligan. Carrie began her acting career in 2005 and even though she is an Amature when is comes to acting, she displayed a very Professional part playing as Kipling’s independent daughter, Elsie - the only one of Kipling’s three daughters to live past the age of 18. Kim Cattrall (Carrie) delivers and magnificent performance as Kipling’s...
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...“Take up the White Man's burden— / Ye dare not stoop to less—/ Nor call too loud on Freedom / To cloak your weariness. / By all ye will or whisper, / By all ye leave or do, / The silent sullen peoples/ Shall weigh your God and you.” reads Ruyard Kipling’s poem, “The White Man’s Burden.” Rudyard Kipling, who was a well-known author around the turn of the century. He was a prestigious college graduate who had won many awards, including the Nobel Prize for writing. This tells us, the readers, that he is a very credible writer. Now, academically, there is much discourse and disagreement in regards to weather the poem is satirical. Many scholars believe that Kipling’s sentiment expressed about Imperialism as genuine, especially considering some of his other work. However, some do believe the poem is satire, and that Kipling is mocking the concept of “The White Man’s Burden.” Regardless of whether or not the poem is satirical, and while disregarding that the poem is directly about the Philippine-American War, “The White Man’s Burden” still shows what pro-Imperialists believed. “The White Man’s Burden” shows modern readers the thought process that lead many Western forces to go to lands they had never been before and systematically destroy a people’s way of life....
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...The greatest and obligated duty to the children is to love them, secondly, it is to teach them according to Richelle E. Goodrich. The meaning behind this is that children should not only be loved, but that teaching them important life lessons are just as vital. This can be seen in Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" poem. "If" is about being who you are without the thought of someone else's opinion in the form of a conversation with his son. Another poem that relates to this theme is Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son" poem which shows a discussion between a mother and her son about never giving up just because life can grow problematic. The significance of the two poems is that both authors display some sort tougher affection by teaching meaningful life lessons with a simple heart-to-heart talk. In Kipling's "If", the author is teaching his son influential values and etiquettes if he wants to be more like a man. Not just stereotypical jobs but more general ideas like, "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you." Meaning that just cause others are against, people should never doubt oneself or "give way to hating" because it is a mistake if people mold oneself around others' views. This is the father's advice to his son. Hughes has a similar outlook in her poem. "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes has a strong resemblance to Kipling's "If" with its themes that harmonize with each other. The difference being that "Mother to Son" is more about overcoming...
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...Kipling’s use of syntax and tone reveals a sympathetic and considerate approach to interracial relationships as a means of discarding imperialistic dogmatism. The majority of the story occurs within Holden and Ameera’s home in which Kipling employs poetic and romantic diction which lends itself to “sense of artificiality [that] often surfaces whenever they speak of the eternality of their love and the permanence of their happiness” (Dillingham 68). However, this artificiality is not a genuine flaw in the work, but indicative of the artificiality, or rather, unsustainability of Holden and Ameera’s relationship. Holden deviates from any imperialistic language within the house and speaks poetically: “‘I have seen fire-balloons by the hundred. I have seen the moon, and – then I saw no more fire-balloons’” (WBOC 1728). The absence of legalistic language suggests a childlike ignorance of the outside world. This ignorance, however, is a conscious rejection. The reality is, Holden is a man employed by the empire and knows “the drawbacks of a double life are manifold” (1729). He chooses to live the double life because he is implicated within the empire but finds more joy in his relationship: “she was all but all the world in his eyes. By every rule and law she should have been otherwise” (1728). Therefore, Kipling established Holden as knowing what he is doing, but doing otherwise as a means of finding happiness. This is indicative of the complexity nostalgia brings to the work. Just...
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...Sinem KELEŞ THE CONCEPT OF IDENDTITY IN ‘KİM’ About the Writer of the ‘KİM’ and the novel Rudyard Kipling, writer of the novel, is a British writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He acquired great fame with his novel which is notable for detailed depiction of the culture and people of India. It is described as a picaresque novel in which the adventures of the main characters are told. Kim is an orphan son of a British soldier. One day, he meets a Tibetian Lama who is in search of the River of the Arrow and becomes his chela. Incidentally, the priest of the regiment which his father is the member of it, identifies him and sends him to an English school. Then, Kim sets out on a journey with Lama who is in search of the River of Arrow. Meanwhile, Lama gets into a conflict with Russian agents. So, the Lama realizes that he should search for the river of the Arrow in other place, not in the mountains. Then, Kim summit the secret documents to the required people and the Lama finds his river and manage to reach Enlightenment. It is an adventure story of a boy who is seeking for his place in his country while he is trying to find an identity for himself. “The novel develops along two interconnecting threads of Kim‘s life from age thirteen to seventeen: his adventures as he traverses India both as the servant of Teshoo Lama, a Tibetan monk, and as a spy-in-training for the British government, and his eventual hand in saving British...
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...being seen and having a negative influence among its viewers. In the hit reality television show Keeping up with the Kardashians, features household name, Kim Kardashian, and her blended family. The show portrays the everyday life of a family who have been notorious for being the attention among the public eye. Although members of Keeping Up with the Kardashians are in the media limelight for all the wrong reasons, ultimately the show continues to generate a strong fan base due to the fact the family constantly promotes positive influence among its viewers. With the everyday stress and obstacles the common family tackles, viewers start to watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ who have been perceived by the media as a “dysfunctional” family to make their family values seem superior. Throughout the show, viewers’ part take in the hectic lives of the three main sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian. Viewers acknowledge that the sisters demonstrate childish behavior and verbal abuse towards each other and their mother, Kris Jenner. In one particular episode, Kris who plays the role of both mother and manager for her daughters was confronted directly by Kim for doing a poor job managing her schedule. Viewers witnessed Kim belittling her own mother and throwing temper tantrums towards her mother’s poor job of managing. Kim went as far as using vulgar language towards her mother displaying no respect through the audiences’ eyes. Although the family live a much more lavish lifestyle...
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...Case study Korean Pop, which is widely known as k-pop is gaining its popularity globally, and the word K-Pop is now recognizable among the global music industry. Many Korean pop singers are known, not only in Korea, or even Asia, but all around the world, such as BigBang, Wondergirls, SNSD, TVXQ, Psy and many more. They are the Korean bands that have been attracting followers from Asia, Europe and America, since the early years. The popularity of Korean contents, also known as ‘Hallyu’, are partly supported by the Korean cultural policy, that has many suggestion in regard to the cultural policy in outskirt countries under globalization. How, the popularity of Hallyu has cultural influence to its neighboring countries and attracted tourism and people to be interested in Korean’s language and culture. Academic Sources 1) Sterger, M.B. 2002. The Academic Debate over Globalization. In Globalism: The New Market Ideology, 17-41. Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. In this article, Sterger talks about the different dimensions of globalization, which is globalization is an economic process, globalization is a Political process and Globalization is a cultural process. In relation to the case study that was chosen, figured that K-Pop was American cultural hegemony, Although music produced by American remain to still have a powerful presence of cultural in Korea’s music marketplace, its fans show themselves as rebels going further away from the mainstream culture, as foreigners who are...
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..."Breaking news! The famous U-Known from T.V.X.Q had been sent to the hospital! The manager stated that he had been acting really strange and ended up vomiting blood. Authorities had said that a fan had dressed up as an employee and gave him a drink that contains adhesive!" the T.V stated. In Collin Palmer's essay, "A Healthy Obsession," he explained how being obsessed is okay, and it does not affect anyone in a negative way, but it helps people in a positive way. Fans these days had been violating idols' private life, and they would do anything to get close to their favorite celebrities. Fans who stalks celebrities these days can take it too far which can cause them to do negative things to themselves and everyone else around them. Fans these days that stalk celebrities would imitate their favorite idols in many ways whether it is good or bad. In "The Impact Celebrities Have on Our Lives," written by Deborah King, she stated, "For instance, if you are not centered and balanced energetically, and you don't feel so good about who you are. you are much more likely to follow your favorite celebrities and wish that you could be them." What King meant is that fans do not like how they are or how they look like. They would most likely follow what their favorite celebrity's look or their way of acting so they could be like them, which can lower their self- esteem. In the same article by Deborah King, she stated, "The sad fact is that we are more enthralled by celebrities who have bad...
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...teenagers go crazy over the so what called “K-pop” music. K-pop is an abbreviation for the term Korean pop which is continuously making a buzz not only in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world. Holden defined K-pop as “a musical genre and subculture originating in South Korea which comprises a wide spectrum of musical and visual elements” (144). If Korea has what they call as K-pop, the Philippines has its very own “OPM” or Original Pilipino Music. OPM is referred to as “Philippine pop songs, particularly ballads, such as those popular after the collapse of its predecessor, the Manila Sound, in the late 1970s, up until the present” (Basijan 18). The spread of K-pop music in the country resulted to K-pop invasion or what others refer to as “K-pop fever”. Unknown to some, this phenomenon is giving threats to the OPM industry since it affects many aspects of it. Because of the Korean Pop invasion in the Philippines which influences a lot of Filipino teenagers to patronize K-pop music, it poses threats to the Original Pilipino Music industry in terms of the album sales, organization of local concerts and the worst is, it might be more popular than OPM in the near future. II. The impacts of Korean pop invasion to Filipino teenagers A. Teenagers’ change of preference from OPM songs to K-pop music “Nobody”, “Fire”, “Sorry Sorry” and “Gangnam Style”, these are just some of the K-pop songs that became a huge hit in the country. K-pop fever is everywhere and it has been a...
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...II. The researcher aims to answer the following problems: 1. What is K-pop? 2. How did K-pop become popular in the Philippines? 3. Why do Filipinos love K-pop? 4. What are the negative reactions/comments of Filipinos about K-pop? 5. What are the effects of Korean Wave or K-pop Invasion in the Filipinos? III. Methodology The researcher will answer the problems through the use of books and internet. IV. What is K-Pop? K-Pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop or Korean Popular music) is a musical genre that originated in South Korea. It is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. It’s also not just referred to as type of music but also a musical movement that swept South Korea. Singers are usually a group of girls or boys. It is mostly popular among teenagers. K-pop started in the early 1990s and continues to dominate not only in Asia but in the whole world. Some consider K-pop as an all-inclusive genre. The French Audiovisual Organization defines K-pop as a blend of synthesized music, sharp dance routines and colorful, fashionable outfits. A. History of K-Pop Early 1990s - Seo Taiji & Boys was a boyband who started K-pop. Their successful experimentation with different music styles had garnered them a lot of attention in the Music Industry. 2000s - Other bands followed and gained popularity in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It grew from a musical genre to a subculture among teenagers and young adults. Mid-2000s - present - Other bands followed...
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...Video research paper Kim Peek: The Real Rain Man Kim Peek was known as a savant, something so rare it was said that an individual such as himself with such abilities only comes around once every century. Kim has the amazing ability to read and memorize books and other things in a way that seems nearly impossible. He truly has a rare gift. Kim is able to memorize things that like books, addresses, calendar dates, birthdays and several other things that that most people couldn’t even remember after a few hours or minutes. Contrary to this nearly unbelievable ability to read and retain information, Kim has a hard time doing things that most people don’t even think about doing or put very little effort into. Kim can’t simple things such as combing his hair, getting dressed, or holding a simple conversation is often a struggle for him. Kim is socially outgoing with poor social skills. Kim wants to engage in conversation but he’s not really sure what to talk about. If some ones asks him a question on something that he has memorized in the past he can give you answers all day, but if he is asked something like a metaphor he thinks that the metaphor is literal, and he tries to come up with an answer, whereas most people wouldn’t even think twice about simple metaphors, it almost registers in one’s mind automatically. Doctors examined Kims brain to make comparisons of his brain to a normal brain and they discovered that his Kim was missing connectors...
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...1. What were the key steps in the early stages of Maria’s career development? The early stages of Sharapova’s career development began with her parents, and their willingness to support and push Sharapova in Tennis at an early age. Her parents moved to the United States when Maria was eight to seek ‘world-class coaching’. In the U.S Sharapova attended a top tennis academy and was able to hone her skill to where she started getting noticed as a tennis prodigy. She put her first mark in tennis as a thirteen year old when she won The Girls 16-and-under Eddie Herr Championship. 2. From the case how does the Business of Sports impact players’ careers (outside their sports activities)? Establishing a brand is key in any athletes career, in the case of Maria Sharapova she had ‘team sharapova’ that helped her build her brand. Like in Sharapova’s talent and winning are at the forefront of it all, without it it is impossible to build a power brand. Maria had all the talent in the world and winning the 2004 Wimbledon she exploded as tennis superstar on the court but also off the court as Max Eisenbud said “my phone did not stop ringing”. An athlete takes that winning image and sales it to corporations as the perfect person to the face of their brand. Athletes apart from their winning on the court, they have endorsements, licensing deals and merchandising the players earn huge amounts of money in the business of sports. Every endorsement is carefully chosen to fit and...
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...The Kardashian’s and Jenner’s are very interesting families with many weird things about them. What if someone were to give them their own day? Well there would be a few reasons why I believe they should get a day and some of them include ones that I am about to share. Both of these families are very busy and always up to something weather its weird, funny or is something important. Many things go on in their lives, and this is why they have their own reality TV show, though it is called Keeping up with the Kardashians it also includes the other sisters which are the Jenner’s. Now having a show is nice but I believe that all of the people who watch the show agree with me that they deserve a day to their self’s every year. Most of them have...
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...threaten to kill you. It may sound a bit far-fetched but it is the sad reality for reality television star Kim Kardashian West. Not only has this event left her mentally scared but the men also got away with over 10 million dollars’ worth of her belongings, including 4.9 million dollar engagement ring. Many journalists have blamed Kardashian West for this horrific event, although there are masses of evidence to prove that this was in fact an inside job. The staff at the apartment were the only ones who knew Kardashians whereabouts, the police were not contacted by a member of staff and it was a very unprofessional job. One of the most obvious pieces of evidence that proves that this was an inside job, is that the staff at the apartment where the only one who knew that Kim did not have any protection at this time. When the incident occurred Kim was in her apartment with her assistant who was asleep and unaware of the silent struggle Kim was facing just one floor above her. Her bodyguard was out doing his job, looking after her two sisters, but how would an outsider know this? Of course the only people who were there to witness the bodyguard’s departure were the members of staff, leaving only them to blame....
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...One of the top rated advertisements shown during this year’s super bowl was for Skechers new GOrun sneakers, created by Rob Siltanen, chairman and chief creative officer of Siltanen & Partners. Last super bowl, the company used celebrity Kim Kardashian to create buzz for their Shapeups sneakers by showing a sex appeal advertisement. Kardashian’s contract expired in late 2011 and she was not resigned by Skechers due to her recent negative publicity. This year, Kim Kardashian was replaced by a French bulldog who appealed to a wider audience. The commercial featured the dog named Mr. Quigley who was sporting athletic clothing and two pairs of red Skechers Gorun sneakers. He is shown racing a pack of greyhounds at Tucson Greyhound Park and not only wins the race, but also manages to do the moonwalk across the finish line to rapper Tone Loc’s hit single, “Wild Thing”. The commercial ends with a funny remark stated by billionaire entrepreneur and owner of Landmark Theaters and the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban. The use of animals, especially dogs, was a featured trend of this year’s super bowl commercials. A lot of people enjoy pets, so the use of a cute dog in this commercial makes it easy for anyone to relate to. In the Skechers commercial, the use of Mr. Quigley demonstrates the company’s attempt at humor appeal for their audience and it is also a metaphor for the brand as the company’s CMO, Leonard Armato, states “There’s an underdog in all of us”. Skechers succeeded with...
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