Bertrand Russell

When an individual goes through a transition it usually affects each person differently as many obstacles can prevent them from having a successful change. It will involve challenges to face and difficulties to overcome, which is evident in Willey Russell’s drama play ‘Educating Rita’ and Slam Poetry of The Streets: ‘CAPITAL LETTERS’ by Omar Musa at TEDxSydney ‘Educating Rita’ consists of two characters: Frank and Rita. Frank is from the mid-upper class, the individuals who have tertiary…

Both unconscious and conscious psychological mechanisms influence an individual to a large extent. Psychological mechanisms such as splitting and dissociation affect an individual’s behavior, worldview, and role in their environment. In addition, psychological mechanisms may also impact how an individual responds to the events he or she encounters. Martha Stout, the author of “When I Woke Up Tuesday Morning, It Was Friday” tells stories about how her patients were affected by trauma and explains…

individuals and society” “Educating Rita” a play by Willy Russell composer and play write explores how transitions are revealed through the change of perceptions of individuals and society through the two protagonists Frank and Rita. In conjunction with “Then and Now” a poem by Aboriginal activist and poet Oodergeroo Noonuccal, explores the impact of the assimilation policy on aboriginal culture. Through characterization in the play “Educating Rita” Russell uses Rita to demonstrate the theme…

Doctor Russell Kirk, is a name that I never had heard of much less even understood his significance in American history and politics before I started at Emporia. While identifying as a Conservative for most of my life (Please forgive me, but my parents were “New Deal” Democrats and I was young at the time); I never understood the philosophy or the background of the Conservative movement. More importantly, I never connected faith and personal values into what it meant to be a Conservative. I…

approached. Some view it as an individual problem in which it should be solved individually, whereas others believe it should be solved through a supportive society. Abraham Kuyper, a Dutch journalist, statesman, and neo-Calvinist theologian, and Russell Conwell, an American lawyer, Baptist minister, philanthropist,…

Frank’s office, in fact the idea of the “window” used by Willy Russell to show a new opportunity for both of the protagonists. Rita brings with her a "small can of oil" which she uses to allow the door to open effortlessly; this is ironic because she is trying to making her conversion smooth. The idea that Rita “walks around the room” shows us that she has broken the barrier but is not comfortable or stable in the upper-class society. Russell also shows that she will do anything to get her…

In the 2000 film Gladiator, Maximus, a Roman general, is betrayed and forced to live as a slave in the arenas as a gladiator, where his strength and courage alone can free him from his imprisonment. With the ultimate goal of enacting revenge on Commodus, the emperor who put his family to death, Maximus proves himself on the battlefield by defeating numerous opponents, many very gruesomely, in the name of vengeance attempting to earn a rudiarius (a sword granted as a sign of freedom to…

As a historical figure, the Roman emperor Commodus is a fascinating character. Even more interesting are the varying portrayals of him. Director Ridley Scott saw an opportunity for this character when he directed his 2000 epic, Gladiator. Gladiator has been deemed a visual masterpiece that brings Ancient Rome to modern audiences. There is no doubt that the movie is visually stunning with its sweeping views that show the grandeur of the Coliseum, large gladiator battles, beautiful landscapes,…

same system for sixteen years definitely paid off. After Auerbach retired, the Celtics won six more championships. What is so spectacular about this? Later on, the Celtics won six more championships from former players under Auerbach’s era: Bill Russell from 1966-1978, Tom Heinsohn from 1969-1978, and K.C. Jones from 1983-1988. The most recent championship won by the Celtics was in 2008. The championship victory was led by Doc Rivers, who coached the organization for nine years (2004-2013). All…

bodyguard. There were lawsuits brought against him for revealing trade secrets. These suits were settled after the tobacco industry settled their litigation suit for two hundred and forty six billion dollars. In 1999 the movie The Insider starring Russell Crowe was released. The movie depicting his life and the events that ensued from his whistle-blowing. “Ever since The Insider came out in 1999, Wigand has been in demand. He speaks at dozens of schools a year.” (Salter) He feel he has…