...Six feet below; yet, their influence would not go. The narrator's in "Daddy" and "Battle Royal" are both haunted by the lasting affects their deceased family members had on them. Ellison writes, "It was as though he had not died at all, his words caused so much anxiety" (Ellison 215). Ellison's quote captures the internal disorder that both narrator's experience; the lingering memories governing their emotions, actions, and thoughts - constantly dictating their lives. Although the narrator's in each story differ in ethnicity, culture, and gender; they share commonalities, such as being profoundly influenced by the death of a loved one during their adolescence. The indelible final impressions could not escape their memory. In "Daddy," Sylvia...
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...The poem Daddy by Sylvia Plath is about her life and how she lived in a male dominated world. There are many allusions within the poem and how she compares historical events to her own experiences. The first example of allusion is the entire poem and how Sylvia’s past has haunted her. She talks about how she was abused as a child and how her father treated her like a prisoner. She refers to her father as a “Nazi” and herself as a “Jew”, throughout the poem she talks about the significant events that happened in World War 2 such as the concentration camps in Auschwitz and how she feels that she is being kept imprisoned as a Jew in a concentration camp as well as her father acting like a Nazi would towards a Jew. The second example of allusion...
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...In Sylvia Plath’s poem “Daddy”, the speaker in the work is a woman whom dearly loves yet at the same time despises her father. As a young child she adored her father as she would a God or some other figure just as high in rank. She also felt fear and resentment because her father completely took over her life and ways of living. It is shown that the speaker has feelings she hasn’t quite figured out when it comes to her father’s existence. This poem expresses how she is attempting to free herself from the ongoing chains left locked shut by her father. /The speaker’s father dies when she is at a young age. Growing up, most children usually break away from their parents’ rules, start living for themselves, and start making their own lives. It was stated by the speaker, “Daddy I have had to kill you/ You died before I had time” (6-7), which indicates that she is now trapped in his ways and that she is unable to outgrow her father’s ruling over her. It is noticed that the speaker firmly uses the term ‘daddy’ instead of father which shows that she is stuck in a childhood memory. The way the speaker describes her father goes back and forth between praise and criticism. She doesn’t really know how she feels or even what she wants to feel about the man. Having her father disappear from her life at such a young age has obviously made the speaker believe that she is forever trapped to live this certain way for the rest of her life. She is scared to change because even though it may...
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...The Holocaust has left a very painful and harsh trace in the lives of millions of people, and those who witnessed it at least circuitously would probably never forget the deadly scenes of brutal extermination of Jewish civilians. Sylvia Plath’s poem Daddy is a sorrowful piece of writing, which demonstrates her pain, her lament, and her cry for help through pictures of the Nazi regime and genocide. In reality, however, mantled under the disguise of Hitler and fascism are her father and her husband. Through multiple metaphors, Sylvia Plath depicts these two as her oppressors, who have been gradually ruining her life tenderly in turn. Thus, in her great poem Daddy, Silvia Plath shows her grief caused by oppression from her father, her husband, and the contemporary cultural environment. As the title of the poem goes – Daddy – this literary work is mainly about her father, who had obviously left her when Plath was still young. After he had left her, he had freed her from the symbolical “black shoe, in which [she had] lived like a foot for thirty years.” In addition, she associates her father with Hitler, saying that she had always been scared of him, and depicting his mustache and Aryan eyes. She had also referred to her father as a brute, which also proves that she had been oppressed by him. However, despite that oppression that she had been experiencing, she still missed him. The author writes, “I used to pray to recover you” and “at twenty I tried to die and get back […] to...
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...Sylvia Plath’s Daddy The Holocaust has left a very painful and harsh trace in the lives of millions of people, and those who witnessed it at least circuitously would probably never forget the deadly scenes of brutal extermination of Jewish civilians. Sylvia Plath’s poem Daddy is a sorrowful piece of writing, which demonstrates her pain, her lament, and her cry for help through pictures of the Nazi regime and genocide. In reality, however, mantled under the disguise of Hitler and fascism are her father and her husband. Through multiple metaphors, Sylvia Plath depicts these two as her oppressors, who have been gradually ruining her life tenderly in turn. Thus, in her great poem Daddy, Silvia Plath shows her grief caused by oppression from her father, her husband, and the contemporary cultural environment. As the title of the poem goes – Daddy – this literary work is mainly about her father, who had obviously left her when Plath was still young. After he had left her, he had freed her from the symbolical “black shoe, in which [she had] lived like a foot for thirty years.” In addition, she associates her father with Hitler, saying that she had always been scared of him, and depicting his mustache and Aryan eyes. She had also referred to her father as a brute, which also proves that she had been oppressed by him. However, despite that oppression that she had been experiencing, she still missed him. The author writes, “I used to pray to recover you” and “at twenty I tried to die...
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...In Sylvia Plath’s poem, “Daddy”, Plath explores resentment, fear, and abuse in a father and daughter relationship. Throughout the poem, it is discovered that the narrator is describing a corrupt relationship with her father; comparing him to disturbing things such as a nazi, devil, Hitler, and eventually her husband. It is evident that the speaker is struggling to get over his memory and the destruction he brought in her life. The strong emotion of anger and fear of her father is presented in an unsettling way. By the end of the poem, readers can start to see the victims desire for real freedom from her father's wicked ways. Sylvia Plath uses literary devices such as metaphors and imagery to highlight the significance of the disturbing behavior and relationship the father had with the speaker. The use of imagery within the poem gives a base that allows readers to imagine the appalling events in the speakers life. The speaker uses imagery to describe her father as a “ghastly statue with one gray toe” (Plath, 1962). Plath uses the word “ghastly” to emphasize the horror and fear he brought into her life. She describes the statue stretching from the atlantic to the pacific ocean. This gives readers a...
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...Management Report for Table of Contents 1. Introduction3 2. SWOT Analysis3 3. Functions of Management 4 3.1 Porter's Five Forces5 3.2 Process of Planning6 3.3 Fundamentals of Organizing 7 3.4 Leading and Managing8 3.5 Controlling8 4. Conclusion9 5. Recommendation10 6. References12 1. Introduction Old Chang Kee (OCK) was founded by Mr Chang in 1956 in a small coffee shop known for its chicken curry puff. In 1986, Mr. Han Keen Juan, bought over the control of Old Chang Kee business and transform into a household brand today. For over 56 years, OCK specialise in the production and sales of a variety of affordable and quality finger food directly to consumers in Singapore. Most of their sales are on a takeaway basis and their 76 outlets in Singapore today are located at different areas to cater wider group of customers. OCK sub brands include Curry Times, Pie Kia and Mushroom which offers dine in concept restaurants carrying a range of local delicacy such as nasi lemak and laksa. Catering services are also provided in selected areas in Singapore. 2. SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis is a useful comparison for understanding Strengths, Weaknesses and identifying the Opportunities and Threats that OCK faces today. Understanding the weaknesses of the business can "manage and eliminate threats that would otherwise catch us unawares" ("SWOT Analysis," 2013, para. 3). Internal | Strengths * Recognise local enterprise * Long established...
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... | |All white vegetable fat/ all yellow | |Shortcrust |1:2 |100g |200g |8 x 5ml spoons |fat or a combination can be used. | | | | |plain | | | | | | | | | | |Rough puff |3:4 |150g |200g |7 x 15ml spoons |2x5ml spoons lemon juice added. | | | | |Strong plain | | | | | | | |...
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...When performing a five forces model for the snack food industry, I first looked at competition from rival sellers as I felt that this was the strongest threat for manufacturers. Rival sellers can easily try to produce a new line of products, mimic a competitor’s product, and it’s difficult to differentiate a snack food from the competition as there is so much competition. The market isn’t quickly growing, so rivals are competing for the same customer base and there is very little if any cost to switch from one snack food to the next. Many snack foods are very similar and there are hundreds if not thousands of competitors all fighting for the consumer’s purchase. A high competitive pressure exists from the sellers of substitute products as manufacturers can easily mimic existing snack foods. On a recent trip to Hyvee there were a number of snack foods on my list to pick up including potato chips, fruit snacks, and pretzels. For each of these items I had a variety of choices including a Hyvee brand for each which was the lowest price competitor, each product had a healthier option, and some even had a substitute product such as the flat pretzel snack rather than traditional. As consumers become more health conscious increased competition from the health foods industry will start to cross-over into the snack food industry. Competition from new entrants is moderate as it would be quite costly for a new start-up firm to purchase necessary equipment, create the distribution...
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...Positive attributes of Homecoming Week It is that time of year again, and everyone is anticipating to endure in the festivities of Homecoming week. Some of these events include powder puff games and the Lights Out assembly. These two happenings are sure to be very exciting, and will also gain the involvement of students. Even some teachers get involved. During Homecoming week, the students are given a theme that they must dress like. For example, the theme might be Disney day so the students are proposed to dress like Disney characters. These themes can range from MTV day as well as Red and Blue day. The more involved the students get, the better. For each student that participates, the grade level the individual is in receives a point towards a free day. Also, homecoming week makes school fun because it is a little bit more laid back during the week. Participating in homecoming week not only earns grade level points, but it also gives the students an opportunity to network with each other. Many students, including myself, tend to meet new people and gain new friends during this week because of the activities. Homecoming week also has a positive effect on students because it gives a break from classwork and homework as some teachers do not deem it necessary to give assignments during this week due to the festivities. Furthermore, homecoming week has a positive impact on students and even teachers because it makes school more fun for a week....
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...International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 5, No. 6(1); May 2014 Business Endeavours in Savoury Snack Industry: Old Chang Kee Kumaran Rajaram, PhD Division of Strategy, Management & Organization Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Abstract This Case Depicts How The Macro And Competitive Environmental Elements In An Evolving Snack Market Shape The Strategies And Performance Of A Growth Savoury Snack Business To (A) Maintain Loyal Clientele And Attract New Customers; (B) Addressing The Rapid And Continuous Environmental Issues; (C) Intense Competition From Rivals; And (D) Rising Expectations From Customers. Old Chang Kee (Ock) Has Rose From Its Humble Beginning From A Small Stall In A Coffee Shop In 1956 And Established Itself Prominently In 1986, When The Control Of Business Was Taken Over By Han Kee Juan (Executive Chairman Of Ock). In 2013, After About 27 Years, Ock Has Well-Established Its Brand Name And Reputation, Where It Markets Its Range Of Snack Products Through Retail Outlets At Petrol Kiosks And Shopping Malls. Over The Years, Ock’s Efforts In Modernizing And Re-Enginnering The Business Have Assisted In Accomplishing The Business Goals In Upgrading Of The Production Facility, Increasing The Number Of Business Outlets And Specializing In The Manufacture Sales Of A Wide Range Of Very Affordable High Quality Food Products. Ock Experienced Soaring Business Operation Volumes...
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...International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 5, No. 6(1); May 2014 Business Endeavours in Savoury Snack Industry: Old Chang Kee Kumaran Rajaram, PhD Division of Strategy, Management & Organization Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Abstract This Case Depicts How The Macro And Competitive Environmental Elements In An Evolving Snack Market Shape The Strategies And Performance Of A Growth Savoury Snack Business To (A) Maintain Loyal Clientele And Attract New Customers; (B) Addressing The Rapid And Continuous Environmental Issues; (C) Intense Competition From Rivals; And (D) Rising Expectations From Customers. Old Chang Kee (Ock) Has Rose From Its Humble Beginning From A Small Stall In A Coffee Shop In 1956 And Established Itself Prominently In 1986, When The Control Of Business Was Taken Over By Han Kee Juan (Executive Chairman Of Ock). In 2013, After About 27 Years, Ock Has Well-Established Its Brand Name And Reputation, Where It Markets Its Range Of Snack Products Through Retail Outlets At Petrol Kiosks And Shopping Malls. Over The Years, Ock’s Efforts In Modernizing And Re-Enginnering The Business Have Assisted In Accomplishing The Business Goals In Upgrading Of The Production Facility, Increasing The Number Of Business Outlets And Specializing In The Manufacture Sales Of A Wide Range Of Very Affordable High Quality Food Products. Ock Experienced Soaring Business Operation Volumes...
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...James Marshall James Marshall is an illustrator and author of popular children books. ”Although he had no formal art training, Mr. Marshall illustrated more than 70 books. He also wrote many of them, sometimes using the pseudonym Edward Marshall. His work, featuring cartoonish figures and whimsical plots, appealed to parents as well as children” (Lambert www.newyorktimes.com). His book career started by chance. Friends encouraged him to pursue his longtime hobby of sketching, and he began doing newspaper illustrations and then books. Several early books were collaborations with Harry Allard as the writer. Three times hi books were listed among the best illustrated children’s books of the year by The New York Times Book Reviews. Red Riding Hood by James Marshall is a retelling of the traditional folktale. The illustrations and text add humor to the suspenseful tale. This gently humorous retelling of the classic fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood combines the familiar Grimm Brothers tale with appealing engaging character. The characters’ personalities come alive through the boldly colored detailed cartoon style watercolor and black ink line illustrations. The simple text works well with the sprinkling of subtle humorous illustrations, like the empty box of after dinner mints next to the loud snoring wolf. Red Riding Hood encounters a wolf on the way to her grandmother’s house, and is later tricked into thinking the wolf is her grandmother. At the end Red Riding Hood proves she...
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...Weird Al’s song “It’s All About the Pentiums”, the movie “Live Free or Die Hard” and the poem “Praise Song for the Day” by Elizabeth Alexander each have a common theme that relates to the computer industry in which describing the need to continually advance towards the future. The poem “Praise Song for the Day” was written by Elizabeth Alexander in 2009 as a tribute to President Obama’s inauguration. There is a lot of directions this poem can go, as far as whom it relates to. The main point is that people are here to help out each other. This is a song in the music industry provided by the artist Weird Al Yankovic. This song is a remix of the Puff Daddy song “It’s All About the Benjamins. This “nerdcore hip-hop” song was released on the album “Running with Scissors” in 1999. (Wikipedia, 2012) Lyrics to Weird Al - "It's All About the Pentiums" The action film Live Free or Die Hard was released in 2007 about computer hacking terrorist and the fight against them. Starring Bruce Willis as a NYPD Detective fighting alongside the FBI to stop the cyber attacks in the United States. (Wikipedia, 2012) Elizabeth Alexander, born in 1962, wrote the poem Praise Song for the Day in 2009 in regards to the Obama inauguration. She speaks about how people go about their normal daily business noticing each other. Everyone is fixing and/or creating something, all while talking with each other in different ways and thinking about what one has said....
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...You know how everyone takes a shower every day? You know how everyone drinks water everyday? In America, we use water every single day. We use water to bath ourselves, cook, clean, drink, hydrate our animals and so much more. Water is impossible to live without, no hesitation about the topic. If a certain town didn’t have water, it would be impossible to live in that certain town. Recently in Flint, Michigan, a lead water crisis has broke out. According to sources, this water crisis occurred in April 2014. Ever since a change in sources treated from Lake Huron water to the Flint River, the city’s drinking water built up several problems such as lead contamination. This caused a serious health danger to the city’s population. Since there...
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