...Soldier’s Home The short story “Soldier’s Home” is written by the American Nobel Prize winning author, Ernest Hemingway in 1925. Hemingway is acknowledged for his simple, straightforward style of writing, which also comes to expression in this story. This is especially seen in terms of the many short and direct sentences. This short story deals with the main character Harold Krebs, who just has returned from World War One, in where he mainly served in Germany and France. His return however is kind of overwhelming, since it seems like everything has changed in his hometown. In this assignment, my central focus will be on the main character, Krebs, who is an individual of “the lost generation”; a generation who are disoriented and directionless. Krebs does not fit into the post-war society as he returns, he feels like an outsider right from the moment he returns to the town: “People seemed to think it was rather ridiculous for Krebs to be getting back so late, years after the war was over” (p. 344, l. 3-5). For many people it seems odd that Krebs returns so much later, which starts off the main conflict between himself and the local community; Krebs does not feel a need to talk about his war experiences at first unlike the rest of the soldiers, but when he feels a sudden need to talk about his subjective experience with the war, he has to lie about the events in order to make people listen. A dark picture of the society is drawn by Hemingway already from the beginning of the...
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...In Ernest Hemingway’s “Soldier's Home,” Krebs feels lost when he comes home. Krebs has little direction in his life after he returns from the European theater of war. Krebs deals with internal conflict of his life trying to cope with the return to civilization and becoming a civilian again. He deals with external conflict when talking with his mother and his friends. Hemingway uses Krebs to explain how many of the lost generation felt during this historical time period. Like many returning home from the war, Krebs is stripped of his life psychologically. He no longer understands how to interact with others in the expected way. The army taught men how to be self-sufficient, which is how Krebs justifies his lack of a girlfriend. The lack of a girlfriend symbolizes how much of a toll the war takes on soldiers. Krebs calls them complicated, unlike the women in France. “He did not want to have to do any courting. He did not want to tell any more...
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...English 1002, Section 02 29 April 2012 Literary Analysis of Harold Krebs from “Soldier’s Home” In Ernest Hemingway’s short story “Soldier’s Home”, Harold Krebs is a young man who returns home to Oklahoma from World War I. Krebs arrives with the second division in the summer of 1919. The citizens were no longer interested in the returning soldiers. Things had gone back to normal and no one wanted to listen to his war stories. He had to start telling lies to get attention. Things had not changed much back at home, but he has changed due to his experiences. Since his return from the war, he has different thoughts on dating and his future. He wants a girl, but he does not want to spend the time to talk to one. His mother wants him to be normal like the other men his age. Because of Krebs bad war experiences and treatment upon his return, he becomes apathetic, unusual, and immature. Krebs is apathetic. His apathy begins when he returns home from the war. The narrator says, “Krebs, who had been at Belleau Wood, Soissons, the Champagne, St. Mihiel, and in the Argonne did not want to talk about the war at all” in order to emphasize his traumatic experiences in the war (187). These battles were the most horrifying places of the war. His apathetic attitude is developed because he had to lie in order to get his friends and families attention. John Mckenna and David Raabe say, “By adulterating his war experience with verbal misrepresentation, Krebs “Lost everything”...
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...of. Conflict drives the plot, and no story will be interesting without it. “Soldier’s Home” by Ernest Hemingway is a story about Harold Krebs, a young man, who faces inability to adjust to post-war life. As he struggles to find a balance between the expected and the reality, the conflict intensifies, and it gives a reader a sense of being part of the story. The conflict in “Soldier’s Home” is caused by various circumstances of the protagonist’s life. However, there are three factors that played a central role in the story’s conflict: the “small-town” society that fails to welcome its hero; the Krebs’ parents who do not understand their son's struggles and sufferings; and Krebs himself who struggles to fit back into the society. The community plays a very important role in the story’s conflict. The people of the town find it strange that Harold returns from the war so much later than the other men. Harold doesn’t receive welcome from his town since he arrives too late for heroes welcome. Therefore, he feels betrayed by the society that sent him to what could have been his death. People don’t want to hear true stories about the war so Harold distances himself from others. Harold is not accepted by the community as he refuses to conform to town's norms that dictate he should find a job, get married and settle down. Harold’s family is another factor that plays a significant role in “Soldier’s Home” conflict . Harold returns to his family but he feels he no longer belongs...
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...From the very outset, Hurston grounds the reader in the racial and economic characteristics of the story, which have bearing on the actions and perspectives of both Missie May and Joe. By placing emphasis on the racial characteristics of the setting with the opening line, “It was a Negro yard around a Negro house in a Negro settlement that looked to the payroll of the G and G Fertilizer works for its support” (Hurston 943), she immediately connects issues of race and money. The reader learns that this all-black, rural Southern community is economically dependent “on white industry” (Hoeller 769), and, by extension, so is Joe. Joe is a factory worker for the G and G Fertilizer company, and it is from the white-owned company that he receives...
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...Hemingway’s “Soldier’s Home” and Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener” have a lot of similarities and differences between the two characters; Krebs, and Bartleby. Throughout the short stories each relate to each other in some way. Krebs just has returned from Europe while fighting in WWI and Bartleby a hired Wall Street scrivener, each struggle in fitting in with present day society but each struggle comes with a different background. According to Merriam – Webster’s definition for ‘post – traumatic stress disorder’ is, “medical: a mental condition that can affect a person who has had a very shocking or difficult experience (such as fighting in a war) and that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, etc.”. In World War I times it was known as “shell shock”. All throughout Hemingway’s “Soldier’s Home” we get the idea that Krebs is diagnosed with that disorder but back then they had no idea what this was. In the quote “He did not want any consequences. He did not want any consequences ever again. He wanted to live along without consequences. Besides he did not really need a girl. The army taught him that.” (Hemingway, 188). My perspective on this quote is that Krebs seems sexist. Basically, he is saying that he does not need a woman because they carry on too much baggage. A very disturbing scene comes up in the story as Krebs is awfully rude to his mother; “yes don’t you love your mother dear boy?” “No” Krebs said. His mother looked at him across the table. Her eyes...
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...Comparison "Soldier's Home" And "Speaking Of Courage" To be engaged in war is to be engaged in an armed conflict. Death is an all too ordinary product of war. It is an unsolicited reward for many soldiers that are fighting for their country’s own fictitious freedom. For some of these men, the battlefield is a glimpse into hell, and for others, it is a means to heaven. Many people worry about what happens during war and what will become of their loved ones while they’re fighting, but few realize what happens to those soldiers once they come home. The short stories "Soldier's Home” by Ernest Hemingway and "Speaking of Courage” by Tim O'Brien explore the thematic after effects of war and how it impacts a young person's life. Young people who go to war come back dramatically changed, and as a result, it is challenging for them to return to their homes. Hemingway’s character, Krebs, and O'Brien’s character, Berlin, similarly demonstrate the consequences of war on the lives of these young returning soldiers. Although they came from historically different wars, Krebs, from World War I, and Berlin, from Vietnam, both experience disillusionment. With regards to the stories’ tones, one can infer that both Berlin and Krebs are men who’ve seen their ideas of valor disappointed. Many join the war in the hopes of becoming somehow closer to their country or their ideals of masculinity, only to see these ideals crushed by war’s harsh reality. These boys both hold stories from their respective...
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...September 13, 2013 Mr. Homebuyer Prospect 144 Legal Lane Partnership, USA 3333 Dear Previous Customer: It has been quite some time since we last spoke. I wanted to catch up and give you an update as to what is happening within the world of real estate and mortgages. Certainly a lot has happened nationally since I last financed your home. We have gone through a real estate boom and a recession and home prices have fallen from their peaks a few years ago. The recession has provided pain for many Americans. It also has provided opportunities for many others. With regard to real estate, lower home prices have translated into bargains. Many investors are purchasing foreclosures and other distressed properties. Others are taking the opportunity of the lowest rates in history to refinance. I have refinanced many previous clients who have achieved hundreds of dollars in monthly savings and others who have moved into 15-year mortgages. With homes not appreciating as they were, building up equity through prepayment is a very popular objective today. Some have lowered their rate enough that they have been able to move to a 15-year schedule without increasing their payment! I would like to schedule a phone call with you to get an update as to what is happening in your life and financial situation. I may be able to give you an idea of what values are in your neighborhood and how your present credit score can be improved to further your future financial prospects. Please...
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...Life and School: Making it work Education is crucial in today’s world, and most times there is a need to choose to either work full time or go to school full time. In most cases, choosing one or the other is not an option. Finding the time to balance college classes with all of the activities in your daily life is what most people who are considering going back to school find most difficult and discouraging. However, with the right strategy balancing life and school can be manageable. We live in an age where women play a crucial role in the job market and in the home setting. This is no exception for me. Prior to school, my work and home life consisted of being a mother to my dogs, a wife to my partner, a leader and manager at my job, a socialite to my friends, a dedicated family member, a maid and a cook! Trying to factor in college classes seemed frightening at first! It has been ten years since I have attended any kind of educational classes; however, seeing that I regretted not attending college directly after high school, I made the decision that going back to school would open up many career opportunities for me. Deciding that I wanted to go back to school to expand my knowledge and career opportunities was the biggest decision that I have ever made thus far. Since I do not have the luxury to always have a set schedule to where I can attend traditional college classes in a classroom, I made the big decision to do distance learning as opposed to traditional...
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...Introduction IKEA, founded in 1943, is a world famous home furniture company whose vision is “To provide better life for everyone”. The brand provides modern and fashionable low cost furniture for over 38 countries with 301 stores. It is the largest furniture retail chain in the world and boasts a range of 12000 products, including home furniture and accessories. What’s more, it’s concern for people and environment lead to excellent use of raw material and energy, which result in their green targets and the overall environment. We are going to analyse the difficulties in expansion in the U.S. market and use a SWOT analysis to assess the circumstances that affect the same. In addition, we would give our proposed strategy and the three-year plan both in U.S and Indian market. IKEA’s expansion plan in U.S, faced a lot of problems. Firstly, the economic recession had a deep impact on the home furniture industry in America. For example, the home furnishings sector decline strongly in 2008 by -7.9% to 94.58 billion dollars. Secondly, the demand for customization and convenience is strong in U.S. Because unlike people in other countries, the U.S. people prefer to store most of their clothes folded while Italians like to hang. They were buying vases to drink because of the too small glasses. In short, they want more comfortable sofas, higher-quality textiles, bigger glasses and more spacious entertainment units. And the do-it-yourself furniture takes time to assemble, which leads...
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...No More Home, now you’re On Your Own These days, most young people are choosing to move out and live away from home. At some time in your life you will have to decide between staying at home with your parents like you have always done, or starting a new life on your own, that means it’s time to start being independent. Moving out will affect every detail of your life, right down to the foods you eat, and how much money you can spend. At the moment you want to make a choice between these two completely different ways of life, you should know that living at home and living on your own have some similarities, and they also some differences that you have to think about before making a decision. Every young person should realize that living on your own is a big step towards becoming a responsible adult. When living at home, and living away from home you have certain responsibilities to do in both places. If your decision was to live at home with your parents, you have to help with household chores like cleaning the house, and your room, and you have to do it well, because if you don’t you will have face the consequences. For example, if you have to wash the dishes and you don’t do it, you will just have more and more dishes to wash on the following days. As well, if you decided to move away from home you will also have household chores because no one will be there to do them for you, so you have to do them. Another similarity is that no matter if you are living in your home or away...
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...Segmentation The following categories represent the people who would be the most likely to adopt the behaviour because they do not live a single life by themselves. They share the space at home with at least one person on the daily basis. Segment 1: Four nurses who are married/ in couple and do not have children These four employees would be the most difficult to convince because they could argue that because they do not have a child to take care of once they get home, they should not have to wash their hands as frequently as their colleagues who are parents. These nurses could think that there would be no serious consequence if they allow themselves to be a little careless. When confronted with the possibility of contaminating their partner or husband, they could well say that because their husband or partner works late, they fall asleep by the time he finally comes home. They could also say that because they are both adults in the household, each person should know how to take care of oneself. Or else, these nurses could argue that the risk for grown people to be contaminated by a sick spouse or partner’s germs is barely existant in comparison with households where a child is present. Segment 2: Thirty three nurses who are married/ in couple with children Segment 3: Five nurses who have children but are not married/ in couple These two categories representing a total of thirty eight people could actually be put together because there is a child factor. In fact, nurses...
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...compete with hourly daycare offer by Play Date and the Child Development Centers of the Army base Fort Bragg. The lower price that they offer will help the nursery compete against others, adding value and a good reputation to the service provided. The focus is to meet the demands of the stay at home parents requesting the need of one more day. The financial objectives are to obtain at least ten kids from ten different households, pay at least three employees and at still break-even for that particular day. 2.0 Situation Analysis Saint Patrick’s Nursery was open about 20 years ago with the purpose of taking care of kids while the parents attended mass. Throughout the years the nursery requests from parents has help developed the concept of Parent’s Morning Out (PMO) open on Tuesdays and Fridays morning only. It has come to the attention of the current Nursery Director the need of one extra day. However, in order to open the nursery on Wednesdays, the nursery must have at least ten children from ten different households. This is due because children from the same household receive a discount for the service. Hourly daycare is increasing in popularity and demand. Stay at home parents find it more easily to find an hourly daycare than to ask the spouse to take the day off, if they have an appointment, run some errands, or simply take a break from an already hectic lifestyle. Saint Patrick’s Nursery hopes to be one of the first considerations among these parents. In order...
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...of industry, environment, and as well as internal factors. We will present a number of possible strategic alternatives with its advantages and disadvantages. Finally we will conclude the analysis with our recommendations. II. INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS Over the last few decades the luxury vacation industry has been characterized by the increased demand for the perfect vacation and increases in income in top percentages of the American population. Around the time of the early 2000's only 3 to 5 million Americans could afford the type of membership fee required to join a business similar to Exclusive resorts. The residence club industry is high fragmented and made up of timeshares, private resident clubs, whole ownership second homes, luxury villa rental, branded private residence clubs and destination clubs. The only one of the above mentioned that competes directly with Exclusive Resorts are destination clubs. Exclusive Resorts follows a differentiation strategy distinguishing themselves from the others by product offerings, market presence and growth strategies. As mentioned there are several key segments in the industry. Timeshares traditionally have...
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...Your Home is a Good Place, Inc. 1. Does YHGP have a viable market? Are there enough customers as envisioned by Norwalk to support his vision? Examine the tabulated US Census data and prepare supporting documentation for your answer. * Uniqueness of industry may help Norwalk gain success. * There are 33,353/319,290 households that have an income of 100k or more. Norwalk wants to obtain five customers a month that clear 100k a year to pay 10k or more on projects; that only requires 60 households for Norwalk’s idea of success. 2. Are there customer groups that Norwalk is omitting from his target group? If so, why should Norwalk consider expanding his market base? * Anyone under yearly income of 100k, age, demographics. * Create more business and marketing to himself and contractors involved 3. Norwalk has chosen to approach female customers as the decision makers. Is this limiting his abilities to expand his business? * Discussion SITUATION (OVERVIEW): Bill Norwalk is an entrepreneur in his 50’s that has a background in marketing and wants to launch a new industry that satisfies homeowner customer needs. BACKGROUND (OVERVIEW OF CASE): Norwalk’s construction experience taught him that traditional home improvement was an iffy proposition for both contactors and home owners. YHGP was attended by homeowners, contractors, and other service providers in the “one stop” environment that emphasized convenience as a marketing strategy. Norwalk knew...
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