A Room of One's Own

who protects Great Britain from an old, dark emerging force of destruction. This story reflects the struggle and journey of discovering one’s self-identity shared by every human being in life. The Rook also tells of Myfanwy’s struggle with her strengths and weaknesses as she tries to understand the life she inherited. When confronting her fears, she makes room for courage that aids her in discovering her unique abilities. Using both her strength and courage, she becomes an unstoppable heroine;…

In a society where individuals put on a mask to hide their true identity, the same masks also obscure one’s vision. Written by Flannery O’Connor, “Good Country People” explores the lives of four characters who have different backgrounds and specific traits spanning from intense manipulation to outward rejection of others opinions. By utilizing an omniscient narrator and developing the four different characters in “Good Country People”, Flannery O’Connor displays how regardless of the background…

My home is not just any old house; it’s the only Indian house in an otherwise Caucasian neighborhood. Where the other houses have dining rooms, we have a “mandir ni room” that houses a small temple where my grandmother lights a diva every morning without fail, praying for the safety and longevity of her family. Where most people light candles, we fill our house with the aroma of incense, whose smoke flows…

must be some sort of fake". There were only two cases in the study that suggested they suspected the experiment’s false objective, and those results were thrown out (and considered to be outliers). I figured the students would be more aware of their own biases and perhaps be able to give more thoughtful answers. I’m subsequently surprised that the post-experiment survey did not seem to have a free response section. In a study that seemed to account for almost every facet that could affect the…

As humans, everyone holds different meanings to life and their morals, while many have different thoughts, it does not stop people from alienating others as a result of their own beliefs. In Franz Kafka’s allegorical novella The Metamorphosis, Kafka uses diction and symbols to show how the transformation of one's physical state results in the ultimate alienation from society and family and shows their true morals. This is shown through Gregor’s metamorphosis into a vermin, resulting in his…

al. 3). It is important to work on one’s health to prolong the longevity of life. A healthier and longer life gives access to being able to accomplish one’s life’s goals, such as something from a bucket list, and make new experiences. Elements that influence health and long lives are the expenses of medical care, the social circumstances, the environmental conditions, heredity, and one’s lifestyle behaviors (Robbins et.…

of a mental illness or an antagonistic manner that comes from disregarding one’s moral integrity. Freud’s theories are appropriate to many of Edgar Allen Poe’s workings because they contain unstable characters who are infatuated with achieving vengeance on somebody or something, for example “The Cask of Amontillado.”…

outcasts are the new normal, no matter if how big or small one’s issue is people will rebel and show where you are wrong. There is one problem with that, it is that there needs to be a reason to rebel, needs to be a history of despair and injustice. Rebels are not evil, yes they might have pain and anger, but for justice and hopefulness. Rebellion becomes a necessity to move forward in society and to fight for one’s rights and for one’s acknowledgement. Society makes rebellion seen as a negative…

problem(s), and record the patient’s growth and development (Verywell). In their offices, they typically work alone unless required to consult their findings to the nurse practitioners they work with or they are given student nurse (Verywell). In patient rooms, it equals complete privacy between the doctor and their patient, this could also include the patient’s parent or guardian if they chose to accompany the child (AAP.org). Due to certain circumstances, the doctor may require patience from…

When one thinks of using the restroom, the words “public” and “community” are rarely mentioned. The act of which someone does in the bathroom feels like a tremendously private action. Even in home restrooms, one goes out of their way to hide the actions done in the space. In the bigger, community scale many people’s interactions with public restrooms are anxiety-inducing— restaurants, malls, and offices all provide more anonymity, but still invokes nervousness and fear. On a much larger scale,…