The Sapphires Essay

Utilizing the lens of intersectionality allows for analytical analysis of social identity structures such as gender, race, class, and sexuality. It invites study on a multidimensional level, providing complexity and context to researching social categories. Conceptually providing a greater understanding of advantages and disadvantages, differences and similarities, within social constructs resulting from identification with multiple categories. Discussing the readings “The Legacy of Slavery, by…

their disproportionate prices. The scarcity of diamonds that we have been told about was a fraudulent business plan. If every diamond that has ever been found had been sold on the open market, they would be less expensive than emeralds, rubies,and sapphires. Financial greed is evident in the De Beers Group as it trumps any ethical problem that stands in the way of their profits. The De Beers Group 's financial plan is simply written as this, “ Over the course of the twentieth century, De Beers…

Sairim: Lustella 's Descent The night shimmered with golden orbs that slowly pulsated to a silent beat, thin tendrils flowing slightly behind their light. Amethyst and sapphire hues painted the sky above, the colors reflected by the dual moons parallel from one another, both casting their own dim glow. A gentle breeze caressed the soft, bright emerald grass, sharing the scent of the dew-covered blades with the world. Running water trickled against the rocks in a nearby stream, bringing balance…

clothing, and décor, but more so they strongly draw upon the study of jewels. Dorian wears a dress coated in over five hundred pearls. He could spend an entire day going through his collection of stones of silver, topaz, amethyst, ruby, opal and sapphire. He then explores more exotic jewels and silks that he procures from all over the world. He fills his home with these wonderful treasures and uses them to distract himself from his own mind. Des Esseintes takes a strange approach to jewels by…

showcase their own native music as well the up todate contemporary pop music that today’s modern Aboriginal performer can produce. Film and theatre are no exception leading from such films as Jedda in the past to Bran Nue Dae, Ten Canoes and The Sapphires in modern times. In dance the Bangarra dance theatre is famous not only in Australia but also the world where traditional dance meets ballet and contemporary dance. Festivals have played their part in showcasing Aboriginal culture to the…

With The Dawn “Wake up!” He sounds desperate, he thinks. He is desperate, he realizes. Funny. He hadn’t thought he would care. It takes a while for Lucas to open his eyes, and when he does, there is the dim shape of his once-brother kneeling beside him. Lucas closes his eyes again briefly, reaching upwards with stiff limbs to press the frozen heels of his palms into his eye sockets. “Thank fuck, you unconscionable bastard,” muttered Reg, leaning back on his heels, and when Lucas…

over with at least I 'll be at peace. I flinched as the heat came in contact with my skin. Yet I didn 't feel the burning sensation near my skin. I opened my eyes slowly to see the fire surrounding us, but not hurting us. The flames then turned a sapphire blue then it all fades away. Like it was never…

Religion and pilgrimage to holy sites was developed into an integral part of the society during the 12th century. The Christian believed in the resurrection of Christ and the afterlife that depended on the actions of an individual over the course of their lifetime. In order to gain salvation Christians at the time made pilgrimages to holy sites in order to please their God and attain salvation from hell and find a place in the abode of God; the heavens. As the favored place of pilgrimage was…

corner, he found himself in an alcove where a shrine lay; it was magnificent, the candlesticks where gold, the cloth covering a fine silk, and the centerpiece was a delicate construct wrought in gold and sliver, encrusted with lustrous pearls, star sapphires, and a white fire opal as big as his eye. Aaron made short work of the gold candle sticks, and silk, and had just pried the centerpiece loose, already thinking of how best to dispose of it, when suddenly he hears yell "Aaron, what are you…

Long ago and once upon a time, there lived a princess. Her name was Oriana, and her entire court loved her. She always helped those in need and had a smile for everyone. Oriana wasn’t vain, although she had every reason to be. She had wavy, raven hair that fell past her knees; pure, olive skin; and a face that was perfectly oval. Her real beauty, however, lay in her eyes. Whenever Oriana felt an emotion strongly, they changed from their usual ebony to true gold. It seemed that nothing could…