The Princess Diaries

Her grandfather Allen writes in his diary about a man named Bill who died in the war leading him to think “about life and about destiny” (Knisley 65) While not facing death in terms of aging, Allen encounters death through the loss of a fellow soldier. This diary entry enables Lucy to connect with her grandfather by seeing that they share the same inquisitive thoughts on life at a similar age. Often…

With healthcare being such a rapidly moving field it is important that we, as aspiring medical professionals, understand what is progressing in our profession. Within the blink of an eye healthcare changes; doctors, professors, phds, are coming up new theories, journals and studies daily. It is our job as current students in this field to do our best to further understand these journals studies, etc.and the writing that is involved in our field. Why you may ask? There are arguably an infinite…

The objective of this essay is to discuss with reference to published literature “ICU diaries are frequently promoted as being beneficial for the patients’ psychological recovery from critical illness”. Intensive care unit (ICU) is an environment where often the most fragile patients are, and where they receive treatment. During their sometimes prolonged stay in ICU, patients often experience strong physical and psychological stress, including critical life threatening illness, terror, lack of…

From the Private Journal of a Journey The events of American history are very much connected to the influence of American literature and what it has become today. The effects of the world around him/her mostly gather the inspiration that a writer needs, and this is how the geography and history of America have made an impact on American literature. When beginning to read From the Private Journal of a Journey by Sarah Kemble Knight I learned that it was a private note she had wrote in her journal…

resulting to their actions. The father cursing his sons because of their nose, the nursemaids requiring the eyes of the three princesses and taking over the entire kingdom, the step mother taking all the children from the silent princess just to provide to her son the silent princess was a witch. How could it be possible that even in fairy tales, hatred and jealous go hand in hand. I’m quite aware that sometimes real life events could be the foundation for fairy tales. The fact that this play…

princesses especially the princess, Alianora and taught her not to feel sheepishly about her choices. For example, “Cimorene explained about the sign and Therandil and her “sprained ankle. Alianora was impressed and promised to help if she could’’ (71). This exemplifies how Cimorene inspires other princesses to be reckless and take a stand. If Cimorene had stayed home, she would have never encouraged Alianora to be a strong woman. Alianora would just be straight up Woraug’s princess which held…

Anne Basting investigates the narrative construction in three autobiographies written by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Two of the narratives follow a linear structure, which has one “self” as the narrative. The third narrative is structured liked a journal. Basting is interested in particular looking at one’s self through the written narrative. The first narrative, Living in the Labryinth, follows Diana McGowin in her life before and after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her…

Once upon a time I was in an enclosed elevator in Hecht Residential College at the University of Miami. As I stood there, I noticed several interesting things, such as everyone who entered were either already on their phones or immediately took them out, all not brave enough to interrupt the awkward silence. I was particularly intrigued by the resident assistants, dressed in fishnet stockings and morph suits, handing out candy to each student who entered the elevator. They were the only ones…

fought off all sorts monsters, staved off attacking kingdoms, and combatted the darkest magic the world could throw at them. Equestria was a place where one had be ready at any time. What she read she never could have prepared herself for. Dear Princess of the Night It's been far too long since you’ve last been to your home. The people of this country wish to see your return. I have been put in charge of leading this country in your stead, but I am certain you can do it much better than I can.…

and undoubtedly a handsome prince. “Cinderella and Princess Culture” written by Peggy Orenstein and “The Princess Paradox” written by James Poniewozik are two articles that compare fairytale life to the real world, analyzing the purpose of princesses in today’s society. While both authors use feministic points of view to convey how being exposed to princesses impacts a child’s future, Peggy Orenstein believes marketing strategies and princess trends set unrealistic goals for young girls and…