...Title: Author(s): Publication Details: Source: Document Type: The Carnivalesque in A Midsummer Night's Dream David Wiles Shakespeare and Carnival after Bakhtin. New York: St. Martin's Press, Inc., 1998. Shakespearean Criticism. Ed. Michelle Lee. Vol. 82. Detroit: Gale, 2004. From Literature Resource Center. Critical essay Full Text: COPYRIGHT 2004 Gale, COPYRIGHT 2007 Gale, Cengage Learning [(essay date 1998) In the following essay, Wiles examines the festive and carnivalesque elements in A Midsummer Night's Dream. According to the critic, the play was historically part of an "aristocratic carnival" used to celebrate weddings in upper-class society.] Carnival theory did not begin with Bakhtin, and we shall understand Bakhtin's position more clearly if we set it against classical theories of carnival.1 From the Greek world the most important theoretical statement is to be found in Plato: The gods took pity on the human race, born to suffer as it was, and gave it relief in the form of religious festivals to serve as periods of rest from its labours. They gave us as fellow revellers the Muses, with Apollo their leader, and Dionysus, so that men might restore their way of life by sharing feasts with gods.2 This is first a utopian theory, maintaining that carnival restores human beings to an earlier state of being when humans were closer to the divine. And second, it associates carnival with communal order. Plato argues that festive dancing creates bodily order, and thus bodily and...
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...India, around the time I turned 14. On Valentine's Day, I waited in line with hordes of other teenagers just for a chance to get into the store. I remember wishing two things. One: That I wasn't the only person there with her mother. Two: That the cute boy whom I could see through the store window was skimming through the aisles picking out a gift for me. It was such a scene — the hundreds of greeting cards with messages of love and romance, guys in their school uniforms looking uncomfortable as they tried to pick the perfect stuffed animal for their girlfriends, many of whom were beside them giving them not-so-subtle hints. I wanted so desperately to be a part of this. Unfortunately, Valentine's Day passed and I received nothing but a lecture from my father on how Western capitalism was ruining our culture. The next Valentine's Day, I still didn't have a boyfriend, but I did receive a greeting card from a secret admirer. It would have been flattering, except the card featured a picture of an office desk with neatly arranged paper clips and pens. I can't remember what it said inside the card, but it hardly mattered. While other women inspire candlelit dinners and marriage proposals, some guy felt the need to tell me that I was as exciting as office supplies. Not to say that all my Valentine's Days have been dull. I had a particularly memorable one the year I was dating, long-distance, a guy who lived in England. I had been waiting all day for him to surprise me. I had thought...
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...This article is about the liturgical celebration and romantic holiday. For Brazil's Dia de São Valentim, see Dia dos Namorados. For uses of Valentine, see Valentine. For other uses, see Valentine's Day (disambiguation). Page semi-protected Saint Valentine's Day Antique Valentine 1909 01.jpg Antique Valentine's card Also called Valentine's Day Feast of Saint Valentine Observed by People in many countries; Anglican Communion (see calendar), Eastern Orthodox Church (see calendar), Lutheran Church (see calendar) Type Cultural, Christian, commercial Significance Feast day of Saint Valentine; the celebration of Love and affection Observances Sending greeting cards and gifts, dating, church services Date February 14 (fixed by the Catholic Church); July 7 (fixed by the Orthodox Church) Frequency annual Shrine of St. Valentine in Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland Saint Valentine of Terni and his disciples Saint Valentine's Day, also known as Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine,[1] is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. Several martyrdom stories were invented for the various Valentines that belonged to February 14, and added to later martyrologies.[2] A popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome states that he...
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...Nature of the Business National Bookstore is the leading retail chain of books and other supplies in the Philippines. Since their main targets are the students and office people, they provide them their “basic needs” with affordable prices. Aside from school and office supplies, they also offer equipment, gift items, toys, and room decorations. And during special days or events, they offer special items in compliance to the occasion. For example, they offer Christmas decorations and gifts during the “-ber” months and they offer gifts appropriate during the Valentine season. Furthermore, they also offer some services like printing, photocopying, lamination, binding, balloon making and many more. The business is open to keep their products modernized, by updating its shares and scouts from around the world for different sources. It holds on to current buyers’ needs, adding variety of products. Also, to encourage buyers to purchase their merchandise, they allow leisure reading. Often times, the bookstore would be seen near schools and universities or communities where their customers would most likely to be found. This creates their branches more accessible for consumers and at the same time profitable. But their purpose, vision and values are more for the benefit of the consumers: “Our purpose is to serve our customers with tools that enrich their minds and improve skills to ensure their success. All our efforts are concentrated to serve this purpose. We provide the largest...
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...Case Study – Cowgirl Chocolates Analyze and record the current situation The environment – The industry – Chocolate industry Competitors: Seattle chocolate, lesser quality chocolates, vending machines Rivalry among existing competitors – Other chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate/caramel sauce Other chocolates are made with lower quality chocolates; they did not have the spice and cowgirl image) Competitors like Settle Chocolates made ¾ of their sales during the fourth quarter while Cowgirl (in 2000) experienced higher sales during the first half of the year (seasonal sales op) Threat of new entrants – Threat of substitute products – Price is an issue when cowgirl products stand out next to lower priced products. Bargaining power of suppliers – Seattle Chocolates produced all products. They like the firm and are willing to and agreed to produce half batches (150 pounds that last Cowgirl 6 months at year 2000 sales). Packaging costs are expensive. Bargaining power of buyers – buyers can buy other cheaper chocolates. Some buyers do not like how spicy the chocolates are but like the brand. The organization – unique in offering spicy chocolate, clever branding and motto. Believes in using high quality chocolate, organic and local. Weakness is the lack of funds to advertise and do market research. Marilyn is a one-person marketing team. She is a renowned ceramic artist. Marketing Strategy – Target customers are people who like hot and spicy foods (15% of Americans)...
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...$500.00 $650.00 $800.00 $600.00 $100.00 $700.00 $100.00 ====== $150.00 Total Cash to be accounted for Disbursements: Fall Conference Expense Fall Series Registration Total Disbursements Ending balance, July __, ____ ORAL REPORT The balance on June __, ____ was $150. There were receipts of $150 from candy sales and $500 from donations. There were disbursements of $600 for the Fall Conference and $100 for the Management Series. The balance as of July __, ____ is $100. Pres. Thank you. Are there any questions on the report? The report will be filed. The next business in order is the Reports of Special Committees. The chair recognizes (member name), Chairman of the Special Valentines Day Committee for a report. Katie The committee appointed to investigate the possibility of having a Valentine’s Day activity for the American Heart Fund recommends selling suckers. On behalf of the committee, I move that the chapter sell Valentine suckers to raise money for the American Heart Fund. Pres. Thank you. A motion from a committee does not require a second. The motion before the assembly is, “that the chapter sell Valentine suckers to raise money...
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...Artist Information Music plays a strong role in many peoples lives across the world. I think that because I know for a fact every person I know has a song that relates perfectly to them. Whether it be regarding a break-up, something happy that’s happened in their life, something sad that’s happened in their life, the loss of a close relative or friend, there’s a song that fits every single situation perfectly. Did you know, 94% of teens agree or strongly agree to the fact that they enjoy music? Or that 47% of people say that music can instantly change your mood? How about the fact that the most popular place that people listen to music is in their cars, or in their rooms. Music has a way of connecting with the mind and putting it at ease. Without music I would be a lot more stressed out that I am. It helps so that when I am working on homework, I can ease the stress with music, when I am working out music helps get me motivated, when warming up for wrestling it gets me pumped and ready to take down my opponent. The artist that motivates me the most and has had the most impact on my life would have to be Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift’s story begins on December 13th, 1989, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Taylor began writing songs at the age of five and when she turned fifteen she released her first album. Her grandmother was a professional opera singer so Taylor began to follow in her footsteps. She sang the Star Spangled Banner at a 76ers when she was eleven years old. Then when...
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...Every 14th of of February is celebrated as a day of love within United State and around the world exchanging the symbol of love; flowers, gifts and candies between the loved ones. It is in the name of valentines and it is considered as the love day to exchange the soul and heart to each other and this day is also taken as the appropriate day to purpose the love to someone who wins the heart. But many people don’t understand the history of this day and even don’t pay any attention to know who was the real hero of this love zone who branded the day and let the young generation to celebrate to exchange the love to each others. This history of the valentine is still in majesty. There are different belief about the St. Valentine who was he and why the day started to celebrate. The history contains the vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But still the curiosity remain with us who was the St. Valentines and why it this day is associated with him?. This day is considered as the second largest celebration after christmas in the world according the sale reports of the valentines card among the world....
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...Organizational vision, infrastructure, governance, and stakeholder management Before 2006 (pre-crisis) : Lindt outperformed an otherwise stagnant chocolate confectionery market growing by 17% in the first half of 2006. Against the first half, hence hindering the period profitability. While the company makes just 40% of its annual sales over this period, 50% of the fixed costs of production and marketing are nevertheless charged against the first half, hence hindering the period profitability. (Sweetest performance ever for Lindt &Sprungli) Brand Strategy In its more mature markets, such as Italy, France and Switzerland, Lindt is focusing on de-seasonalising chocolate consumption, away from special occasions such as Easter and Valentine's Day. The company is also focusing attention on the consumer rather than promoting its products through specialist fairs such as it used to. The latest launch, in its Excellence range, included direct mailing samples to a large number of Swiss households. The emphasis of the strategy is to develop high quality chocolate as a daily indulgence, rather than an occasional treat. In the US, the company's strategy to increase consumer awareness of premium chocolate through its branded boutiques is paying off in terms of new consumers. = WILL SHUT DOWN A FEW YEARS LATER. (Sweetest performance ever for Lindt &Sprungli) Key capabilities in 2006, still valid today: The company, already well placed in the planned-purchase market, will increasingly...
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...industry. With a quick phone call, or a quick online search, you can have food delivered to your doorstep within the next few minutes or in some cases, days. Lindt chocolate café’s do not provide any quick food delivery services, although if you are living in the USA, you are able to purchase their products online and have them shipped to you; a service not currently available in Sydney. The telecommunications revolution has not only change the way we communicate, but is used in our every-day activities as well. We are able to utilise the Internet or make a simple phone call and order certain products at any time of day. Strengths: * Limited start up risk * Ability to sell products online or over phone * Information website with opportunities to promote further products | Weaknesses: * Diminish Lindt’s high quality characteristic * Transportation costs * Limited flexibility in pricing * Competition providing quicker service | Opportunities: * New customer base * Marketing opportunities on appropriate days e.g. valentines day | Threats: * Insurance costs in regard to transportation * New competition * Imitators`` | Strengths Lindt chocolate allows us to go online, browse their menus and purchase their products at any time of day, which will then be shipped to you within the next couple of days. This to the customer is convenient, time efficient, and allows the customer to view Lindt’s menu in the comfort of his or her own home. There is limited...
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...Ard Hopper “Automat” was painted by Edward Hopper in 1927. The painting was displayed for the first time on valentines day, and was sold for $1200. The picture depicts a young woman sitting alone in some kind of cafeteria. She is drinking a cup of coffee, while she’s staring at her hot drink. She is dressed in a long warm winter coat, and a hat pulled down on her head. On her left hand she is wearing a glove, while holding the coffee cup in the right. The painting method is oil on canvas. The colours in the painting are both dark and light, which makes the painting very cold. The background of the painting is the outside of the automat (a café with mechanical service) and is all black, and you can’t see what there is behind the large windows. In the windows you can only see the bright reflects of the lamps in the ceiling of the automat, which seems to be never ending the night. The inside of the cafeteria is being lightened by the bright lamps, which is the only light source in the painting. The light of the lamps is very harsh and bright and not cozy at all, which is typically for the type of lamps in automats. Because of Edwards colour choosing and the fact that the woman is hiding in a large green coat, indicates that the temperature inside the automat is low. The woman’s facial expression makes her look sad, because of her tightened mouth and her eyes staring down at the table. As she sits without companionship she looks a bit afraid, which might be the reason she...
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...Valentine's Day customs developed in early modern England and spread throughout the Anglosphere in the 19th century. In the later 20th and early 21st centuries, these customs have also spread to other countries along with other aspects of American pop culture, but its impact so far has been rather more limited than that of Halloween, or that of US pop-culture inspired aspects of Christmas (such as Santa Claus). Due to a concentrated marketing effort, Valentine's Day is celebrated in some East Asian countries with Chinese and South Koreans spending the most money on Valentine's gifts. China In China, the common situation is the man gives chocolate, flowers or both to the woman that he loves. In Chinese, Valentine's Day is called lovers' festival (simplified Chinese: 情人节; traditional Chinese: 情人節; pinyin: qíng rén jié). The so-called "Chinese Valentine's Day" is the Qixi Festival, celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. It commemorates a day on which a legendary cow herder and weaving maid are allowed to be together. Valentine's Day on February 14 is not celebrated because it is often too close to the Chinese New Year, which usually falls on either January or February. In Chinese culture, there is an older observance related to lovers, called "The Night of Sevens" (Chinese: 七夕; pinyin: Qi Xi). According to the legend, the Cowherd star and the Weaver Maid star are normally separated by the Milky Way (silvery river) but are allowed to meet by...
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...the one billion or so people living in absolute poverty around the world! Today’s youth are our students. Students do pay a vital role in the society and how a society is shaped generation after generations. I think there are few contributions that a person can give to improve our society, but this little contribution can change the world . As a physical therapy student I am always asking myself what can I contribute in our society? Even I am not done yet with my studies how can I affect and help the world and my fellowmen? February 14, 2015 we conducted our outreach program regarding in awareness and prevention in joint pains as related in our course, in creek side, green valley, San Nicolas 3, Bacoor Cavite. It was the day of hearts (valentines day) so we’re all excited to meet our dates, the women in that barangay. As we walk to the barangay we met those kids who are very thin they are asking for food that we brought they captured and softened my heart because at their young age I think 2-4 years old they’re experiencing that tragedy of life,then I was remember I am always wasting some foods instead of giving it to those in needs, it’s alas and my conscience killing me in that time. As we started the program, as one of the lecturers I am very nervous on how I will may discuss our topic (joint pains) clearly so that it will retain in their minds and apply those preventive measures in their daily lives. As we go on in our discussion I saw the face of those women especially...
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...Chinese Valentine's Day Everyone knows Valentine’s Day. But I believe most of people except Chinese don’t know that China have their own Valentine’s Day, We call it Chinese Valentine’s Day. This festival is very important for Chinese people. So let me introduce some information about this festival. At the beginning, I should introduce a myth for Chinese Valentine’s Day. Three or four thousand years ago, there was an honest and kind-hearted fellow named Niu Lang (Cowhand). His parents died when he was a child. Later he was driven out of his home by his sister-in-law. So he lived by himself herding cattle and farming. One day, a fairy from heaven Zhi Nu (Weaver Maid) fell in love with him and came down secretly to earth and married him. The cowhand farmed in the field and the Weaver Maid wove at home. They lived a happy life and gave birth to a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, the God of Heaven soon found out the fact and ordered the Queen Mother of the Western Heavens to bring the Weaver Maid back. But that is not the end, love is a very powerful thing. It can change a lot of thing. Niu Lang was very sad and he didn’t know what could he do. So With the help of celestial cattle, the Cowhand flew to heaven with his son and daughter. At the time when he was about to catch up with his wife, the Queen Mother took off one of her gold hairpins and made a stroke. One billowy river appeared in front of the Cowhand. The Cowhand and Weaver Maid were separated on the two banks forever...
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