...In reference to his experience during the Holocaust and why he wrote night, author Elie Wiesel says without the experience he would have not become "… A witness who believes he has a moral obligation to try to prevent the enemy from enjoying one last victory by allowing his crimes to be erased from human memory" (Wiesel ). The Holocaust is a memorable event that occurred in Germany and Eastern Europe in 1933 threw 1945. This tragedy was runned by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party, killing a massive amount of Jews, homosexuals, Catholics, poles, and gypsies. Hitler strongly believed that the Jews were responsible for economic struggles also known as the great depression. Many people also believed they were to blame for the loss of war. In the...
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...ENG 235 Final Exam Paradox of War It is said that men lose their rationale in war. The primitive instincts take over where knowledge and civility once dwelled. It was my understanding that there was never any room for kindness in the chaotic environments of war. The Pianist certainly breaks my pedantic understanding of war. It shows the reader that even in the most dreadful of circumstances, acts of kindness prevail. There are three instances that best categorize these paradoxes of war: the kindness amongst those being oppressed, citizens, those individuals who are not being oppressed, helping the victims and perhaps the most astonishing instance of all – the chivalry of war. These acts of kindness during moments of despair are what truly epitomize the paradox of war. The German invasion of Warsaw, Poland brought about the beginning of one of the worst mass genocides the world has ever seen. Almost immediately, the Jewish people of Warsaw were discriminated and the oppression seemed to literally come overnight. One of the most gut wrenching scenes of the novel has to be that of a young boy being halfway trapped in a wall separating the Ghettos from the rest of society. Wladyslaw Szpilman sees the boy squirming as fast as he can, trying to get through the wall before the German officer’s capture him. After watching the boy struggle and hearing the officers tugging on the boys legs, Mr. Szpilman immediately jumps in to help. The boy is beaten alive and killed with Mr. Szpilman...
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...message that society’s gender categories should be broader and greater than male/female, the morose and despondent acceptance that trans-people display throughout the novel make it difficult for the reader to expect any positive changes among the gender variant and transgender community and how it is seen by society as a whole. In many scenes throughout the novel, Feinberg presents the static derision that the general public feels toward the non-heterosexual people through slanderous remarks and traumatic abuse. In many instances, Feinberg creates scenes in which Jess and the other LGBTQ characters are imperiled with malicious libel as well as assault by strangers. What makes for an even more pessimistic display of society are the innocent bystanders that fail to intervene, even in cases where they believe the mistreatment is wrong. During one scene, Feinberg places Jess in a situation where she is confronted by a group of strangers at a pizzeria who assault her and destroy her motorcycle. “One of the guys blocked the only exit. I pushed past him real hard and ran outside to the parking lot. I jumped on my bike, but it was too late. They were almost on top of me…there wasn’t much on the bike that wasn’t smashed or twisted…” (Feinberg 56-57). While all of this was happening, the man who stood behind the counter did not say a word, not to mention call the police. Here, Feinberg shows that the hateful society in which the characters live either breeds people that...
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...Holocaust was a time in which many ‘monsters’, including Adolf Hitler himself, killed a vast amount of Jewish, handicap, old, and gypsies. The Nazi’s ran many camps where they worked these citizens very hard and ended up killing a lot of them. Their goal was to listen to their leader, without question, and kill all these “imperfect” beings to create a world which consisted of only the most beautiful humans. Some watched as the world crumbled and lost a large part of a civilization, let the world be partially destroyed as they decided not to question their leader(s). A monster, in this case, is a person who does evil to many beings. Another good term for a monster would be a bully. The common men in this case are the soldiers or the innocent bystanders. They just watch a whole race get, literally, burned down and do not say anything about it. The statement “Monsters exist, but they are too few in number to be truly dangerous. More dangerous are the common men, the functionaries ready to believe and to act without questions” (Primo Levi), is correct. It is not the monster himself, but rather the common men who chose to blindly follow and not question. The “monsters” of the Holocaust was not Hitler, but the Nazi soldiers and the common men who did not question why this was happening to specifically persons of Jewish religion, handicap, old, and gypsies. Because these men blindly followed without question, they are the “monsters” who caused much sorrow and pain for so many people. It...
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...a very widespread and horrible thing. It was much more noticeable during the Holocaust and civil rights movement, but it can still happen now. We need to stand up and fight for what we believe in and help the ones being hurt. Kristallnacht was a horrible event that should have never occurred. Many Jewish people were affected by it. During this night, Nazis destroyed Jewish businesses, synagogues, and homes. Sick children were taken out of hospitals and dragged over broken glass. Everyone was devastated, many people were left in broken homes. ”Thou shalt not be a victim, thou shalt not be a perpetrator, above all, thou shalt not be a bystander” this was a quote by Yehuda Bauer. This means that you should stand up for what’s right and not just watch the bad things happen. If we just wait around and watch, history could repeat itself....
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...“...Because he knows you have to laugh at the things that hurt you just to keep yourself in balance…” (Kesey 250). When Randle Patrick McMurphy initially arrived at the psychiatric ward, with his laugh reverberating against the walls, uncertainty of his agenda reciprocated throughout the minds of the other patients. This uncertainty gradually evaporated once the patients realized that McMurphy only possessed one objective: to address the individual needs of the patients, regardless of the punishment. Through the previously mentioned quote, we viewed the expansion of Chief Bromden’s thinking beyond consequence. Before the presence of McMurphy on the ward, Bromden shriveled at the mention of pain and hardship. Nonetheless, McMurphy installed a sense of strength and acknowledgement within Bromden....
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...Meghan Harriman American Lit. Before 1865 Mrs. Gailey 16 October 2012 The Influence of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson is a man who is widely known to have influenced and changed American literature. From the beginning Emerson separated himself from other authors is his diverse style of writing that is seen in his book Nature and other essays and poems. Many believe that Emerson was the most inspirational figure that made his essays also made with the most optimism and confidence that draws in American’s support and Europe’s. I believe that he shaped American literature into what it is today. Without him and his influences on Transcendentalism and American literature I do not think that individualism would have taken place. I believe that he did transform the 19th century for the better. Before the 19th century American literature was some say to be bland and boring. Not many authors were well known because they did not intrigue their readers. Before the 19th there was Unitarianism which is the belief in one God and not three, it also is not Christian. Transcendentalism took over Unitarianism and that was when Emerson came into play. Emerson believed in individualism, non-conformity, and the harmony between man and nature. He never intended to be known as a philosopher but emerged as one though his most popular writing. Nature is about Emerson describing his Transcendental philosophy. Transcendentalism, being focused on nature, god in nature, and belief of...
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...into the play. When Mary found out that the girls were going to get in trouble for witchery, she got really nervous because she knew witchery was a crime they could hang for. Mary voiced to Abigail, “Abby we’ve got to tell. Witchery’s a hangin’ error, a hangin’ like they done in Boston two year ago! We must tell the truth, Abby! You’ll only be whipped for dancin’, and other things!” (Miller 1136). It’s quite noticeable that Mary Warren is anxious about getting in trouble for witchery when she says to Abby, “You’ll only be whipped for dancin’...” (Miller 1136). Mary thinks that she won’t get into any trouble if Abigail comes clean about what really happened in the woods that night. “I have never done any of it, Abby. I only looked!” (Miller 1136). I find this quote important since, in present time, bystanders can get in a great amount of trouble if they witness bullying but don’t say anything about it. Mary Warren isn’t willing to go down for something she was a part of, whether she was out there dancing with the girls or not. Although, the moment that Mary Warren became an official of the court with the girls, she was a more confident girl. She was gathering up power through the court and becoming a bolder person. Mary, who was working for the Proctor household at the time, stood up to Elizabeth, which had shocked John Proctor. Elizabeth said to John, “It is a mouse no more. I forbid her go, and she raises up her chin like the daughter of a prince and says to me, ‘I must go to...
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...How would you handle your faith during an extreme trial or adversity? In the memoir “Night” by Elie Wiesel, Elie’s faith begins to change drastically during his time in Nazi captivity. He witnesses atrocious acts such as the burning of babies and the hanging of a young boy. This causes Elie Wiesel to act in ways that can be considered inhuman. As a result of the adversities and devastation that Elie faced, he began to lose faith in God, his fellow man, and even himself; however, some people, instead of losing their faith during trials, grow and increase in faith. From the beginning of his time in the concentration camp, he begins to lose faith in his fellow man and himself. Quite quickly he realizes and fully understands the severity of what...
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...then passed down from generation to generation to get them through all of the hardships and pain through the years. Each song represented a different feeling the slaves had while working, but each one also portrayed hope. Du Bois states that the Negro Folk Song “stands as the most beautiful expression of human experience.” These songs were taught and passed down through African American grade schools where the African American kids would teach the teachers the songs, while the teachers would show them how to sing. The teachers would learn the songs and then teach other African American children who then taught other people and so on. This is how the songs were kept alive as a tradition. In most cases, the songs were misunderstood by bystanders and people of other ethnicities and cultures who could not understand the significance or importance of what the songs meant to African Americans and their families. Due to the positivity these songs brought African Americans during slavery, the songs have been proudly passed down from generation to generation and still are sung today. Different songs with diverse lyrics were passed down in families to encourage happiness, strength and hope during...
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...duration: a continual 132 hours of physical labor. Through the long days and nights of Hell Week, candidates learn to rely on one another to keep awake and stay motivated.” Navy Seals never know when they would be faced to be in a situation like Marcus was in, and they should be prepared to stay awake for extended amounts of times. Without these training exercises during Hell week, the odds of Marcus surviving are very slim. He moved about 20 miles some crawling and some walking. He had no time for sleep, unless he wanted to have a good chance of getting killed by any Taliban searching for him out there. These training exercises are completely necessary for these men. Innocent Civilians There are many things that make the Taliban extremely hard to kill, but one of the biggest problems is not harming innocent civilians. In an article by “Radio Liberty” the author says, “Gunmen have rounded up and shot dead dozens of civilians in central Afghanistan, prompting protests by locals about government failure to protect them.” This is what makes the taliban so much more difficult to kill than U.S military. The fact that they can just go into any country with no rules or standards and do whatever they want. Americans have to be cautious about what they do to people anywhere because if they were just to go in and bomb ISIS, but also kill civilians, then Afghanistan would probably try to start a war. Another quote from the article says, “"The Taliban together with Daesh took more than...
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...The Death of a Butterfly “Las Mariposas”, The Butterflies, is the codename given to the Mirabal sisters upon their emergence into the Dominican Revolution. While the name grew from Minerva’s underground name, it also took on a symbol of hope, change, and transformation behind the suppression of the Dominican people. Throughout the novel each sister represents a different stage of the butterfly life cycle: Dede as an Egg, Patria as a caterpillar, Maria as a Pupa, and Minerva as an adult; each respective stage symbolizes the different levels of courage and sacrifice devoted to their country’s freedom from tyrant Rafael Trujillo. Alvarez uses symbolism in “The Time of the Butterflies” to suggest that the price of freedom paid by the Mirabal Sisters was not worth the cost when butterflies have such short lives. Butterflies have grown to symbolize a variety of different meanings throughout history and culture. Their metamorphosis is typically construed as a representation of change, purity, and rebirth, while some cultures view butterflies as a depiction of the soul or a transition between lives. Dede takes on the “Egg” stage of the butterfly life cycle as her character faces many obstacles despite being the least involved sister. Like the egg, Dede remains planted firmly where she was laid. “A chill goes through her, for she feels it in her bones, the future is now beginning. By the time it is over, it will be the past, and she doesn’t want to be the only one left to tell their...
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...Hamlet: William Shakespeare biography: * William Shakespeare is the grand literary figure of the Western world. During England's Elizabethan period he wrote dozens of plays which continue to dominate World Theater 400 years later. Shakespeare handled high drama, romance and slapstick comedy with equal ease, and so famous are his words that his quotes, from "To be or not to be" to "Parting is such sweet sorrow," take up more than 70 pages in recent editions of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations. His works rival the King James Bible (also produced in the 1600s) as a source of oft-quoted English phrases. Shakespeare is known as "the Bard of Avon," in a nod to his birthplace, and many of his plays were originally performed in the famous Globe Theater in London. Among his best-known plays are Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and MacBeth. He is also known for his poetry, especially his sonnets. (Who2biographies) * William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582. Their daughter Susannah was born in 1583, and the twins Judith and Hamnet were born in 1585. Hamnet died in 1596... William Shakespeare's precise birthdate is not known; he was baptized on 26 April 1564, and over time 23 April has become the accepted date of birth, in part because he also died on 23 April in 1616.( Who2biographies) * Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories, and these are regarded as some of the best work ever produced in these...
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...A ∑ E= mc 2 This eBook is provided by www.PlentyofeBooks.net Plenty of eBooks is a blog with an aim of helping people, especially students, who cannot afford to buy some costly books from the market. For more Free eBooks and educational material visit www.PlentyofeBooks.net Uploaded By Bhavesh Pamecha (samsexy98) 1 INFLUENCE The Psychology of Persuasion ROBERT B. CIALDINI PH.D. This book is dedicated to Chris, who glows in his father’s eye Contents Introduction 1 Weapons of Influence 2 Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take…and Take 3 Commitment and Consistency: Hobgoblins of the Mind 4 Social Proof: Truths Are Us 5 Liking: The Friendly Thief 6 Authority: Directed Deference 7 Scarcity: The Rule of the Few Epilogue Instant Influence: Primitive Consent for an Automatic Age Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments About the Author Cover Copyright About the Publisher v 1 13 43 87 126 157 178 205 211 225 241 INTRODUCTION I can admit it freely now. All my life I’ve been a patsy. For as long as I can recall, I’ve been an easy mark for the pitches of peddlers, fundraisers, and operators of one sort or another. True, only some of these people have had dishonorable motives. The others—representatives of certain charitable agencies, for instance—have had the best of intentions. No matter. With personally disquieting frequency, I have always found myself in possession of unwanted magazine subscriptions or tickets to the sanitation workers’ ball. Probably...
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...INFLUENCE The Psychology of Persuasion ROBERT B. CIALDINI PH.D. This book is dedicated to Chris, who glows in his father’s eye Contents Introduction v 1 Weapons of Influence 1 2 Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take…and Take 13 3 Commitment and Consistency: Hobgoblins of the Mind 43 4 Social Proof: Truths Are Us 87 5 Liking: The Friendly Thief 126 6 Authority: Directed Deference 157 7 Scarcity: The Rule of the Few 178 Epilogue Instant Influence: Primitive Consent for an Automatic Age 205 Notes 211 Bibliography 225 Index 241 Acknowledgments About the Author Cover Copyright About the Publisher INTRODUCTION I can admit it freely now. All my life I’ve been a patsy. For as long as I can recall, I’ve been an easy mark for the pitches of peddlers, fundraisers, and operators of one sort or another. True, only some of these people have had dishonorable motives. The others—representatives of certain charitable agencies, for instance—have had the best of intentions. No matter. With personally disquieting frequency, I have always found myself in possession of unwanted magazine subscriptions or tickets to the sanitation workers’ ball. Probably this long-standing status as sucker accounts for my interest in the study of compliance: Just what are the factors that cause one person to say yes to another person? And which techniques most effectively use these factors to bring about...
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