Her chapters give insight to the wonderment of a child visiting a jungle but from the perspective of viewing the surroundings like a zoo instead of real life. The purpose of a zoo is…
She is a sly, merciless, and unlawful character who hides behind her small physique and kindly persona. The physical qualities of animal characters typically dictate their personality or characteristics, so basic character traits are seen very often in the media. However, Zootopia manages to break these stereotypical character archetypes, surprising the audience at multiple moments throughout the film. Despite the constant reminder that people should not be judged solely by their looks, most individuals make assumptions about a person’s character based on stereotypes and stigmas. However, these are not always true.…
In “Genesis,” Adah sees past the illusion that the Congolese are a primitive subgenre of humans who are inferior to the Prices. Instead, she understands that the Congolese are the same as the rest of human civilization just with different cultures and traditions. When the Prices arrive in the Congo, Rachel and Nathan are shocked and disturbed by the Congolese not wearing clothes. As a result, Nathan angrily delivers a speech to the entire Congo to insult them for their nakedness and call them sinners. On the other hand, Adah does not judge the Congolese just for having different culture than the Price family is used to.…
Moreover, Goodall toured a medical research laboratory and realized that baby chimps located there were not allowed to interact with each other as they were contained in small boxes. Her encounter with a chimp hiding in the back of a box and rocking back and forth in its cage led her to advocate for labs where chimps could interact and be contained in larger cages if research was necessary. Jane not only noticed the maltreatment of laboratory chimps, she persisted in making her demands for improvement known. Her determination led researchers to comply to her suggestions even if they were not originally in support of the changes (Welty, "300 Days"). Goodall possessed a large array of knowledge regarding chimpanzee behavior from her individual studies, and she…
The article, “Of Primates and Personhood: Will According Rights and Dignity” by Ed Yong, discussed and attempted to promgulate the humane treatments of primates, especially those used for experimentation. Yong also elaborated on the Great Ape Project, an association established to gain a basic set of rights for chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans. Furthermore, he asserted that there are studies and data proving that animals are capable of experiencing pain and other emotions, and therefore, it is only logic to give them the treatment they deserve. In addition, some animals, particularly primates, are genetically linked with humans; in that sense, it is undeniable that they should be allowed to share the basic rights that humans…
In the beginning there was a beautiful island with gorgeous beaches, forests, waterfalls, and mountains, this island was known as Palmiro. One day a lion named Scar stormed through the island, releasing havoc throughout the entire island. Everything that crossed his path was destroyed. The animals left on the island had barely anything to survive, as a result of Scar destroying almost everything on the island. The animals would now need all the help they could get from others willing to help.…
Gorilla, My Love, the title story of Bambara's first short story gathering, has been all around singled out for acclaim since the volume, which has never been no longer available, was distributed in 1972. Commentators have valued Bambara's ear for the urban African American discourse of her female hero/storytellers voice that exclusive rarely had been caught so precisely. Gorilla, My Love is a gathering of fifteen short stories told in the main individual by female storytellers who demonstrate the every day lives of standard individuals living operating at a profit neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Harlem, and different segments of New York City, and in addition parts of the provincial South. As Toni Cade Bambara praises the life in these groups,…
Relocating to Gombe was her job, but it was also a getaway for Goodall, away from death, sadness and most importantly, away from humans. Gombe was Goodall’s support system throughout this life changing experience. Goodall developed a relationship with not only the natural world surrounding her, but also with the ones who…
100 years ago the number of orangutans were estimated to be around the 230,000, but now that number has dropped drastically. There are only thought to be 54,000 Bornean orangutans left, and 6,600 Sumatran orangutans remaining. Which makes a total of 60,600 orangutans left in existence. With the population suffering from a 75% drop in just 100 years, the rate of decline is unsustainable and the orangutans are in grave danger of ceasing to exist. This is all due to illegal poaching, trading, and land clearing in places where the orangutans use to run wild and free.…
Women were praised for their loyalty to their husband but also for their courage. Lucretia was dutiful loyal to her husband. Tarquinius Collatinus, and praised for being virtuous, given that she spent her free time wool working instead of talking to other women. (#189) Lucretia was used as an example of a proper wife and was lusted after by Sextus Tarquinius for being the perfect wife. However, Lucretia loses her status of being an immaculate woman due to an event that was out of her hands.…
Primates at the Los Angeles Zoo When I visited the Los Angeles Zoo it was raining and very cold. Although it stopped some primates from coming out of their dwellings, it did not stop all. I analyzed many primates at the zoo but not all. Each species had their own interesting , and unique personalities and characteristics. The first primate I observed was the Orangutan, which belongs in the ‘Great Ape’ category.…
it was rainy outside but I don't think that affected the behavior of the little guys. There were three primates total in the cage, two female one male. When I first looked in the enclosure one of the three was eating and two others were dozing off in the corner, snuggled up together. I chose to do my observation on the first one who was eating because I didn’t know if the other two would wake up I started my time and…
On the surface, the film Zootopia appears to be a simple animated children’s movie; however, when analyzing the underlying message of the movie, one can deduct that the film portrays a powerful message of leadership suitable for all ages. Zootopia portrays leadership qualities in ordinary situations, inspiring viewers young and old to make a difference in their communities. Specifically, main character Judy Hopps displays leadership as she follows her dreams and solves one of Zootopia’s biggest mysteries. From the beginning of the movie it was clear that Judy was not an ordinary bunny; rather, she was determined to go where no bunny had gone before. With supportive parents who modeled the way by telling her she could be anything she wanted…
Family Matters Most How important is family? In Karen Joy Fowler’s We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves Rosemary, the main character, finds out just how important family is. With a missing brother who is also wanted by the FBI and a sister who was taken away from her at a young age readers understand that Rosemary’s childhood has been anything but ordinary.…
Change is a constant in the universe and in the innumerable worlds of science fiction. In these worlds, Science Fiction is used to predict the outcome of the most unimaginable changes in ourselves and our worlds. Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall, for example, predicts what would happen if night only came once every several thousand years. Octavia Butler’s Bloodchild speaks of a future where descendants of human colonists become the hosts of a parasitic race, and are cared for in return. The Witches of Karres by James Schmitz show us an empire of the future controlled by nobles and companies, and captains and adventures braving the unknown.…