Humanity Essay

Literature plays an integral role in the development of identity and social theory. The issue of identity emerges as the central focus of Valerie Martin’s 2003 novel, Property, which underlines the dehumanizing power of ownership and the inhumane effects of slavery in the U.S. The novel is told through Manon’s point of view, providing the reader with an intimate monologue of the protagonist’s perceived reality and truth. The novel explores the horrors of slavery alongside master-slave…

Literature is the Manifestation of the Human Condition Literature would have little to no meaning without being an outlet for the human condition. There are different pieces of work to express all the possible aspects that could come to mind. Whether its emotions, fear of the unknown, loyalty, one’s own will, or the thought process, we can all understand in some way what it feels like to experience each condition. The ancient Greeks didn’t have the same understanding of the world as we do today…

Another moment were an identity was ‘taken’ per se is in Vanna White v. Samsung Electronics America Inc. Samsung at the time--1992--were running a bunch of humorous ads where they implied that there VCRs would make it into the next century. The ad in question is one that spoofed the game show the “Wheel of Fortune.” In the ad there is a robot that is dressed to kind of hint at Vanna White. White was never consulted about the ad. This became an issue because the ad made it seem as though she was…

Context is Important (Especially with Art) Art throughout history has served many purposes; intimidation, expression, guarding of a sacred space, or a show of power to name a few. But as a piece of art is moved from its original space, whether it be taken to a museum or simply taken, the context and deeper understanding of the piece is somewhat lost on the viewer. This has happened over the course of time with many pieces, such as the Ishtar Gate and Nike of Samothrace. Originally, the Ishtar…

History is often perceived as a secret passage; the one that steers us to a world that underlines how success was achieved and how it was destroyed. History not only demonstrates the misfortunes and triumphs of many individuals, but also the repercussions of their decisions. Poor decisions play a significant role in justifying the cause of many foolish events; that should take place. Because these events took place in our history, they can provoke the public to display emotions that correlate to…

In Kingdom Triangle, J.P. Moreland brings forth sobering yet very prevalent issues that have arisen within the western world. Moreland brings forth the issues of naturalism, and postmodern relativism with the downfall of authentic drama and couples it with biblical evidence and truth to chart the way out of the crisis of the modern day age. These thin worldviews (worldviews that seem to have value but after investigation will lead to an empty life) are a fuel on the fire that is the empty self…

There are many different types of social inequality, and with the help of authors, Americans need to end it. Several problems, such as financial differences, racism, and bullying are continuing to occur within the country. Although these have not completely stopped, writers have been using all kinds of literature to resolve them one step at a time. For years and years, social inequality has been a rising issue for teens in America, yet the human population still fails to end it. Because everyone…

Aneka Happer Music and Entertainment in the Middle Ages “The true beauty of music is that it connects people,” (Ron Ayers). Music is a very magical thing. It has been around for centuries bringing people together and forming friendships, memories or bonds between people who love each other. Dance and theatre do this as well, dancing with someone is another form of communication, and theatre spreads the word of stories. Although music and entertainment has not always been the same throughout…

Culture is “the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively” (Culture n.d.).The culture of jazz and jazz performers is deeply embedded in American History. However, within Jazz culture the Latin jazz performers sub-culture emerged during the 1940’s and has continued to grow since. From the time when Latin Jazz was created, its performers have been considered a subculture due to the fact that they not only play the same music, but they share the same…

Past events are considered historical if they are meaningful and made an impact on the country. Every person has their own perspective on historical events. These personal perceptions are formed by a number of circumstances and can change through their life. Historical events can have various impacts on people depending where they lived in the country, and when an event took place. So much historical knowledge can be gained through hearing someone discuss events they were alive to experience.…