A-ha

Roth wrote that fear has changed in modern times. He noted that premodern thinkers believed that fear should be cultivated to ensure moral behavior. However, modern thinkers discuss fear as an emotion or a reaction, not deliberate and certainly not cultivated by those who experience it. I believe this shift has impacted our class because we grew up in the shadow of the September 11th attacks and in periods of serious economic uncertainty. For us, fear is a childhood companion we have grown up…

1. Did you have any “ah-ha” moments that you experienced in this course? List any enlightening moments you had. My "ah-ha" moment would be when I did my heart risk assessment. I was so shocked from the info I received. That assessment made me view my eating habits and I started to exercise more. 2. Which topic / activity did you enjoy the most? The topic I enjoyed the most was about herbal medicine. I found it to be interesting because I never knew there are ways to heal the body other than…

story of “Saboteur” by Ha Jin tells a story of a protest, discrimination, and power to achieve revenge. It takes place in the 1960s in the square before Muji Train Station. The story talks about a professor named Chiu Muguang who was looking for justice which he later on gave up to protect himself and his former…

kind of personal failure, and that disgraced you in the eyes of society. Nowadays, it has become more and more socially acceptable, and in many cases it even improves men and women’s happiness and quality…

From the first landlines in the 1920’s to the advanced robotics of today, technology has been making everyday life easier for generations. However, there may be a price we are paying for this modern day convenience. Many aspects of our daily life are affected by mechanics. It would be extremely difficult to count how many times we use technology in a day. Turning off the alarm clock, taking a shower, and scrambling eggs are a few ways I use technology, and that’s before 8 am. The simple way we…

of a nation and a people. But, in the epic The Iliad the hero Achilles has changed throughout the story. Achilles was first fighting for glory the honor of Menelaus, Agamemnon brother, and husband of Helen. Helen was stolen by Paris the Trojan prince, son of Priam. All Greeks made a pact that if one of their wives was stolen they all would intervene. Also, an epic is concerned with the fate of a nation and a people. Achilles has had no problems with the Trojans they never did anything personal…

Islam has impacted India and its history in more ways than one. During the time when Islam was being established in India there were many changes that were being made during the process, including religion. This new religion was able to convert Hinduism and Buddhism. Which had also impacted India's caste system. In 711 CE, "India had faced many invaders, but no substantial challenges on both a military and cultural level" (Butler). However, when Islam had come along they had never seen such…

pointing out that Abigail is accusing her for unfair reasons, reasons that are motivated by jealousy, and the benefit she might gain if Elizabeth were to die. Mr. Proctor cannot reach a decision on who to believe. Once again in act two, Elizabeth has a conversation which John which results in the following quote, “They'll hang if they'll not confess, John. The town's gone wild, I think. She speak of Abigail, and I thought she were a saint, to hear her. Abigail brings the other girls into the…

studies based on citizens as a whole showing addiction to cell phones and social media. Imaging in today’s modern era has a powerful sense of propaganda to it. Which is why many teens and adults post on their Instagram and Twitter accounts. 300 photos are taken within the process and only 1 picture is worthy enough to get posted so many can comment and like it. In Jean M. Twenge’s article “Has the Smartphone Destroyed a Generation?”, she argues that people who use their smartphones and social…

A Warrior has Awaken All was not lost. I did find refuge in playing basketball. Socially, I struggled through my secondary education. However, in my eighth grade is when my bonds began to break. Though I did not socialize after the games, I did take interest in a boy. I found myself spending time over his house listening to music after school. Moreover, I was recognized at my graduation for being my sportsmanship (female). This was a turning point for me. I became more self-assured and…