...Defying Society Perhaps one of the most popular books ever written by Mark Twain is Huckleberry Finn, reflecting a time of racial discrimination whose language could arguably be deemed “ inappropriate”. The Scarlett Letter published in 1850 was considered at the time sexual and overtly offensive. Pablo Picasso illustrates his view of women in the painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, where five naked prostitutes obscene postures are anything but traditional. The Color Purple directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel written by Alice Walker, displays a plot that depicts the hardships African American women went through in the 1900’s concerning racism, prejudices, and poverty. All of these works of art have been deemed as socially offensive, improper, or distasteful, however these are the exact reasons why they are so significant. Artistic endeavors, including film, do need socially unacceptable content in order to evoke emotion, fit into a specific genre, and to present familiar material in an unconventional way. Unpleasant images are a form of artistic symbolism that creates a story without any words. The audience can digest the meaning and emotion behind what is on screen without having to be told. For example, American History X displays racism through the use of symbols and colors when Derek, one of the main characters, steps out on his front porch half-naked showing his bare white skin covered in dark tattoos of swastikas and white-power...
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...Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. He called into question some of the basic tenets of Roman Catholicism. Martin Luther nailed a sheet of paper with 95 theses on the university’s chapel door. His followers soon split from the Roman Catholic Church to begin the Protestant tradition. 5. The pope does not intend to remit, and cannot remit any penalties other than those which he has imposed either by his own authority or by that of the Canons.6. The pope cannot remit any guilt, except by declaring that it has been remitted by God and by assenting to God's remission; though, to be sure, he may grant remission in cases reserved to his judgment. If his right to grant remission in such cases were despised, the guilt would remain entirely unforgiven. Historical Context of the Illustration: In 1517, Pope Leo X announced a new round of indulgences to help build St. Peter’s Basilica. On October 31, 1517, an angry Martin Luther nailed a sheet of paper with 95 theses on the university’s chapel door. Though he intended these to be discussion points, the Ninety-Five Theses laid out a devastating critique of the indulgences as corrupting people’s faith. Luther also sent a copy to Archbishop Albert Albrecht of Mainz, calling on him to end the sale of indulgences. Aided by the printing press, copies of the Ninety-Five Theses spread throughout...
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...Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination Ryan Lewis PSY301: Social Psychology Steve Lazarre 8/24/2014 One of the most common subjects in today’s society and all throughout civilization is discrimination, stereotypes, and prejudice. Regardless if it is intentional or not, people will always be against each other. No matter the form of jealously and hatred, upon s one skin or materialistic possessions. Allot of people believe that they are superior and look over all who are inferior to them. Discrimination is a natural thing that humanity conceives because it is in our nature. It starts in the mind and can be infectious throughout others. The decisions that are based upon these prejudices that is immoral. There is moral and ethical war against discrimination, also we must and need to understand different types of discrimination. Some doesn’t know what really does exist in this world and they get lost in their own translation. Plus being aware of what causes it and how can we stop it is also a key to promote a positive future. The types of discrimination exist by ranging from your gender all the way to ethnicity, from the status you are in a lifestyle or all the way to certain preferences like dating. There is a key to link all these groups together in which is they separate one group from another. It’s so easily to discriminate and it is so easy to judge by so many ways. So many find true reasons that are unethical to stat justification, but whom says it is ok to discriminate...
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...The hawk has a deeper symbolic connection to the Grim Reaper, the phrase "his motion is that of the honed steel-edge" reminds the audience of the scythe (sickle shaped blade) that the Reaper carries. How Penn describes the hawk's movement depicts the hawk as having a cruel and merciless nature. The Grim Reaper is never incorrect and he is timeless all of the Reapers decision are final, this is how Penn depicts the hawk when he says "neither time nor error." Another comparison of the hawk to the Reaper is when Penn writes the lines "unforgiven swing into shadow" which can represent the Reaper's horrific power to end lives, just like how the hawk has the power to end another day. The reaper takes lives, the mighty wings of the hawk "scythes down another...
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...Sociology 1 Castelli Due Tuesday, Feb. 9 Overview In addition to entertaining us, movies offer detailed portrayals of human social behavior. Your task in this assignment is to analyze -- from a social-psychological perspective -- the behaviors and events depicted in one of the films listed below. You are not being asked to critique the film in terms of its value as a work of art or as entertainment. Rather, you should think carefully about the human actions and events portrayed in the film. Assignment Choose one of the films listed below. Most should be available at any video rental store. View the film you choose at least once. (Two viewings may offer an advantage). Then, after reviewing your notes and readings, identify 2 different social-psychological principles that appear to be operating in the events or individuals depicted in the film . For each principle that you identify: (a) Provide a clip to show in class. You may assume that we will have internet access, or you can bring in a DVD (or even a VHS tape), or you may create the entire presentation on DVD to show in class. (b) describe in detail the social-psychological principle you believe is relevant. Your job here is to demonstrate that you understand the principle or theory, and that you can describe it in your own words. You don’t need to do library research for this – using your text or your lecture notes as resources is fine. You need you to show us that you have a good understanding of the concept/principle...
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...One example of Achilles having security his when he decides to not make a pact with Hector while their dueling. He says “Hector, I’ll have no talk of pacts with you, forever unforgiven as you are” (87). This shows the sense of security that Achilles will not stop till he avenges his fellow men who shall get harmed. Where in Beowulf story he allows his men to get sacrificed to achieve the ultimate goal. Which shows that Beowulf does not show as much of a concern on security over the actual over all safety of his people. One example of Achilles being selfish is when Achilles agreed to fight Hector even though he knew his fate. This showed that Achilles didn’t care about other people emotions and was willing to die knowing all the people that would morn his death. One scenario in which Beowulf was not selfish is when he agreed to come fight Hrothgar enemy in the first place. This shows that Beowulf is willing to help...
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...the following principles into your life. Don't Panic! It is not something that anyone can do all at once. But by slowly finding ways to adopt these principles into your life, you will grow spiritually and as a person. From this inner strength and love all change is possible. 9 Principles for Positive Change: 1. Love & Self-Esteem i. Love yourself and others and the world around you without limitations. Accepting yourself and everything around you with love. This is the ultimate focus of all our work, at the very centre of everything, if you can truly love and accept yourself, then your life experience has no limits. 2. Forgiveness i. Forgive everyone and Release the Past - When we hold something unforgiven inside, we are nurturing anger, hatred and resentment or maybe even guilt. These emotions lock us into the moment and drain mental and life energy. Holding such emotions inside long-term will...
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...*If Possible, Please don't get movie covers. If it looks like a Movie cover then don't get it...The (^^^^ ) by the books, means it is also a movie and possibly could have a movie cover* Book List A · Halo---- Alexandra Adornetto Halo Hades Heaven · Dollanganger series-----V.C Andrews^^^^ Flowers in the Attic Petals in the Wind If There be thorns Seeds of Yesterday Garden of Shadows · Obsidian-------Jennifer L. Armentrout · Lux----Jennifer L. Armentrout Obsidian Onyx Opal Origin Opposition · Wicked-----Jennifer L. Armentrout · Thirteen Reasons Why----Jay Asher^^^^ · The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle------Avi B · The Syrena Legacy-----Anna Banks Of Poseidon Of Triton Of Neptune · Peter Pan-------J.M Barrie · Six of Crows----- Leigh Barugo Sx of Crows Crooked Kigdom · Dark Water---Georgia Blain · Anna----Kendare Blake Anna Dressed in Blood Girl of Nightmares · The Darkest minds-----Alexandra Bracken The Darkest Minds Never Fade In the Afterlight · Fahrenheit 451-----Ray Bradbury^^^^ · Red Rising-----Pierce Brown C · House of Night----- P.C Cast Marked Betrayed Chosen Untamed Hunted Tempted Burned Awakened Destined Revealed Redeemed Kalona’ Fall (If possible, get the hardback books with the paper cover for the House of Night series.. B/C on the back of the paper cover is a poster.. I want to collect them.. If not...
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...2015 4 "The Trash and the Snake" February 10, 2015 5 "Sounding" February 17, 2015 6 "Alive Day" February 24, 2015 7 "The Hunt" March 3, 2015 8 "Dark as a Dungeon March 10, 2015 9 "Burned" March 17, 2015 10 "Trust" March 24, 2015 11 “Fugitive Number One” March 31st 12 “Collateral” April 7th 13 “The Promise” April 14th Modern Family Season 6 13 "Rash Decisions" February 4, 2015 14 "Valentine's Day 4: Twisted Sister" February 11, 2015 15 "Fight or Flight" February 18, 2015 16 "Connection Lost" February 25, 2015 17 “Closet? You’ll love it” March 4th 18 “Spring Break” March 25th 19 “Grill, Interrupted” April 1st Once Upon A Time Season 4 13 "Darkness on the Edge of Town" March 1, 2015 14 Unforgiven" March 8th 15 "Enter the Dragon" March 15th 16 "Poor Unfortunate Soul" March 22nd 17 "Best Laid Plans" March 29th 18 "Heart of Gold" 19 “Sympathy for the De...
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...Running head: PSYCHOANALYTIC FAMILY COUNSELING APPROACH Psychoanalytic Family Therapy Counseling Approach Liberty University 2012 COUN 601-B05 LUO Dr. Jenkins Abstract When a family’s environment becomes saturated with chronic conflict the members become unable to achieve a healthy balance and mutual respect. This turmoil needs to be neutralized rather than exacerbated, in order to gain mutual respect for all family members. Family therapy can establish the reduction of conflict among the family system. Sometimes a family member can be diagnosed with a disorder creating anger and resentment among members. The family members’ symptoms can be manifested through fear, anxiety and trepidation with in his or her unique story (Mesh et Al, 2006, ¶ 3). The uniqueness of the family unit can carry through to how this system responds to counseling. A family can benefit from recognizing the signs of panic, anxiety, and or dysfunctional communication. This recognition can allow the family unit to seek counseling to neutralize family conflict and to gain effective coping skills. I enjoyed reading Worthington’s’ Hope Focused marriage Counseling. If their is one thing that I try to accomplish through the Lord everyday with patients and families is to re-affirm belief and give hope. Re-aspiring hope can be used in our life and in counseling as a core Christian value by making God first in our lives. As Christian counselors this means teaching others to continuously seek his...
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...Professor Gardenour Interpretive Essay The Reformation During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was full of corruption and blasphemy that was criticized by many in Europe. One of the many acts of corruption that occurred during this time was the selling of indulgences by the church which basically freed people of sins and bought salvation after death. Although many people bought these indulgences and followed the words of the Pope, Martin Luther was not one of these people. Martin Luther was a very dedicated and educated monk who taught at the University of Wittenberg. His deep concern for the church led him to write the Ninety- Five These which simply stated ninety- five points of debate against the actions of the Catholic Church at the time. He posted these arguments in Latin on the Castle Church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517 with the intention of keeping the issues within the hands of the church officials and holding a lively debate with his colleagues. Martin Luther had no idea at the time that this piece of writing would end up being the catalyst to the entire Protestant Reformation. This is due to the fact that although the Ninety- Five These is written about indulgencies, it provides overall commentary about the true fairness and power of the church along with what should be done by the church. One of the main points made within the Ninety- Five These is the worthlessness of indulgencies. Indulgencies promised people salvation and forgiveness of sin if bought...
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...FLASHBACKS I remember how everything was perfect. You told me you will be there whenever I needed you. You told me how beautifully amazing I was when we met for the first time. Then, you told me that, you will never left me alone, because, you said you are my guardian angel. Reminiscing that night when you said "I have to go away. I'm sorry" and you left without no more words spoken, you left me speechless, and you made me pouring down hot streaming tears. You are unforgiven. I remember how everything was tough. I remember I was at the stable, taking care of those horses that you and I use to ride. I haven't heard of you since that night. At that time it was almost six months since you left me, without calls and letters, I couldn't know how you are, where you are and why you left me. I was angry and frustrated because all you said to me before was a lie. My heart was torn, throbbing in pain. I couldn't endure it, and my eyes kept welding up tears. I remember when I came to your house the other day after you went away; I knocked once, then twice, then many times, hard enough to break it down. I shouted your name, but there was no response. Of course, I was knocking at the door of an empty house. I remember how everything was troubled. I remember when I was walking at the park from my college to my apartment in King's Street, I stumbled upon you. All of my college assignments strewn everywhere. You helped me to pick up all of the papers. It was three years after you...
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...Libby's nightmare began at a young age and only got worse as time went on. Alex tolerated and even denied the way he was treated at school because he was not willing to miss class. Due to escalating violence toward Alex on his bus route, the film crew shared the footage with his parents and reported it to the school. Several students, Alex's peers, got called into the principal's office and were asked if they had noticed any bad behavior on the bus. Each of them denied that anything out of the ordinary happened, even though it was apparent that they knew otherwise. Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news, or a tattletale, at that. Everyone knows that the backlash would turned on the accuser, and in a small town setting, all would be unforgiven. In addition to the small town atmosphere, the structure of schools can promote youth violence because it leads to teachers who avoid student concerns, fail to report “negligible” incidences, and who blame the victims for their own problems. Student issues are just one of the many things teachers are likely to deal with on a daily basis. Even though this is not part of the job description or their training, teachers are expected to be able to solve conflicts between students on their own, and act as councilors if need be. They are also supposed to know when to and when not to report behavioral issues to the school counselors and administrators. All of these expectations can be overwhelming, especially for new teachers. The book Rampage...
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...Surname 1 Name: Instructor: Course: Inferno Symbolically, the Inferno signifies the Christian humanity seeing iniquity for what it actually is, and the three creatures denote three kinds of sin: the self-indulgent, the forceful, and the mean These three forms of sin too deliver the three key partitions of Dante's Hell: Upper Hell, outside the town of Dis, for the four iniquities of absolution which are gluttony, lust and anger; Circle 7 on behalf of the sins of forcefulness; and Circles 8 and 9 for the evils of meanness, fraud plus treachery. Additional to these are two dissimilar groups that are specially spiritual: Midpoint, in Circle 1, covers the righteous pagans who be situated not evil but were unconscious of Christ, and Circle 6 encloses the heretics who disputed the principle and mixed up the inner self of Christ. The circles numeral 9, with the account of Satan finalizing the configuration of 9 + 1 = 10. Love, a subject all over the Inferno, is predominantly significant for the outlining of iniquity on the Foothill of Purgatory. Although the love that comes from God is wholesome, it can turn out to be wicked as it streams over mortality. Hominids can sin by means of love towards inappropriate or spiteful ends or applying it to correct ends however with love that is moreover not strong enough or love that is else strong. Metaphorically, the Purgatorio characterizes the Christian natural life. Christian souls reach accompanied by a guardian angel. In his Message to Can...
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...|Movies Illustrating Social Psychological Phenomenon: | | | |Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | |[pic] | |Issues dealing with prejudice, discrimination, attitudes, attitude change, person perception, self, social influence, helping behavior, | |empirical methods, parenting styles commentary, competition | | | |Lord of the Rings | |[pic] | |Issues dealing with attitudes, violence, deception, compliance, obedience, person perception, self, altruism, interpersonal attraction, | |personal relationships, helping behavior, aggression ...
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