A Complicated Kindness

Transcendentalism has a rich history as a very spiritual movement, bringing much satisfaction to those who follow its values. Ralph Waldo Emerson sparked the transcendental movement in the early 19th century, most notably in his famous essay “The American Scholar” (U.S. History). People who practice transcendentalism hold the rather simple belief that beyond their five senses that let them experience the physical world, deep reflection, among other things allow them to “transcend” to a more…

and everything just becomes a bit more chaotic . The chaos which is portrayed by Congreve is very different from that of Wycherley’s and other dramatists’ works as it includes greed , confusion, deception and contracts which make the play more complicated and entertaining at the same time. Through this play Congreve has tried to portray to the mass audiences the reality of the society, where deception, forgery and greed hold a massive place in most people’s lives and how that is in reality…

defines a successful legacy as having gained the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of youth, and as having endured a loss due to misplaced trust, yet still managing to find the best in people; as leaving the world a better place through kindness, courage and determination. There is a large cast of characters in the literary world who fit these criteria, from Sydney Carton and other timeless heroes of the beloved classics to real world people from modern day nonfiction. One of the…

Hannah, as she did in the book and the 1986 movie. The exclusion of this point causes the audience to not fully grasp the pain and desperation felt by Jane. This also causes the audience to not fully comprehend the burden Jane feels from St. John’s kindness,thereby disengaging the audience in comparison to the previously stated versions. The newer version of Jane Eyre also omits the brief meeting Jane has with Bertha Mason before she discovers Mr. Rochester’s previous, preexisting marriage. This…

Muhammad is regarded as the first prophet and last messenger on earth to rightfully guide humans life. The story of Muhammad is complicated, because most of what we know has been passed on for thousands of years. However, this is not to say that most of the knowledge we have acquired about Muhammad is not an accurate portrayal of his life. In learning about the historical life of Muhammad there are certain sources along with texts that describe his journey. Most notably is the Quran, the Sira,…

There are many religions in Toronto, among the Christian churches that have stood in there for decades, I have chosen the only Buddhism temple in the downtown area, Ching Kwok Buddhist temple as my subject of field research. In the essay I will identify and explain several features of the daily afternoon recitation carried out by the monks by using theories of Raymond Williams and views of Malory Nye regarding to the relationship between culture and religion. I argue that, the purpose of this…

In the Nicomachean ethics, Aristotle discusses virtue ethics and becoming a virtuous person. He explains how having virtue means doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, in the right amount, towards the right people. It is safe to categorize Colin Kaepernick as a virtuous person for being a genuinely benevolent and honest man. Kaepernick’s failure to stand while the national anthem was playing can be validated as appropriate behavior through virtue ethics. “A courageous person…

Unlike being a volunteer firefighter in a local town, being a New York firefighter is a lot harder and has a lot more strict requirements. “One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. Here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice”(Readhead). There are many different requirements, those of which include physical, academic, and everyday requirements, as well as proof of…

The British novel , The Woman in White, created in the 19th century is one of Wilike•Collins’ masterpieces. In the development process of early British detective novel history, with regard to the advantages and disadvantages of creation techniques about this novel to study rhetoric, although it is slightly inferior to the other contemporary writers’ works in the social influence, popularity, sales and writing techniques, it will have a certain guidance and reference significance for us to…

“I’m sorry.” Two simple words that can be articulated to mean a number of different things. Two words that, unfortunately, we have been exposed to our entire lives. Two words that are perceived as a good thing, yet in all reality symbolize the acknowledgment of unacceptable acts. When these two words are strung together to create a sentence that will invariably be answered with a quick “It’s okay”, it is easy to assess what has just happened. I wish I could say that I’ve been around these words…