Canadian literature

The penny is a coin which is often disregarded by Americans. With the penny only being worth one cent, it is difficult to believe that production of this coin results in $132,000,000 in losses annually. This, however, is a true fact which is negatively impacting the pockets of American citizens. Considering the major loss of producing this cent, it would benefit America to overall discontinue producing this coin. Pennies are only worth one cent, yet, based on research from 2014 Annual Report…

Donating a penny is simple but giving away something more worthy, we tend to get hesitant. People fear that they will lose more money if United States got rid of pennies, steel can be replaced to make pennies instead of copper, and collecting pennies can truly add money quickly. I think that the United States should keep pennies. First, getting rid of pennies will raise the prices on items. "Penny Wise or 2.41 Cents Foolish" says that if a cup of coffee costs $2.01, it should be raised down to…

element to find one’s true self and therefore; be happy. Literature is an experimental place where everything can be built or deconstructed in order to analyze and reflect upon the real world and the nature of man. Consequently, it is a laboratory where authors can branch out possibilities for their characters. In the modern world, everyone strikes for a happy life. Therefore, it is logical that this quest for happiness is also explored in literature. Multiple philosophies have tackled this…

Literature is a type of healing and the mirrors in life which regardless of what a person is facing daily. Piece of writing that can claim in some of artistic beauty. The writer’s opinion is a way of communicate through the written words with arrogant judgment, from the Literature waterfall from long Canadian Literature river. A great literature presupposes an advanced and well integrated society, a mature body and self-conscious soul. The stirring records of explorers and pioneers by discovery…

Greek Mythology has had a beneficial effect on today's literature, arts and even society. These myths explain today’s world and how things came to be. They also teach us relevant lessons about life through works such as paintings and poems, that go way beyond the paper and give us a deeper meaning. For instance, the story of Ulysses and the Sirens was a story of these irresistible sea creatures that men could not avoid. The myth showcases temptresses luring men in, and then leading them to…

The enduring value of specific texts is shaped by their ability to sustainably integrate meaning and purpose with form and language whilst simultaneously adopting rhetorical characteristics of ethos, logos and pathos that resonates with given audiences. Alas, based on overall textual integrity and reception of texts are they considered to have an enduring worth capable of transcending time and place. Margaret Atwood’s, ‘Spotty –Handed Villainesses’ and Anwar Sadat’s ‘Speech to the Israeli…

teaches a lot about Jamaican and African history. Gros-Jeanne (who was born in the Caribbean and moved to Canada) explains to her granddaughter, Ti-Jeanne, how important it is to serve the spirits. However, Ti-Jeanne who has begun to assimilate to Canadian culture doesn’t seem to respect her grandmothers wishes of worshipping the spirits. Despite Gros-Jeanne’s efforts, Ti-Jeanne continuously rejects her grandmother’s magic. Although, it is clear from the beginning there is magic is existing.…

Milton ACORN (1923-1986) The Island Means Minago (POETRY 1975) CHARLOTTETOWN / A World War II veteran and a carpenter by trade, Acorn was nicknamed the People’s Poet by his fellow poets after he failed to win a Governor General’s Literary Award in 1969 for I’ve Tasted My Blood. He won the award six years later for his unofficial folk history of Prince Edward Island. The subject of two National Film Board documentaries, Acorn was also the recipient of an honorary degree from the University of…

Battle of Vimy Ridge. Not only was it representing the ending stage of the First World War, but will forever hold a significant place in Canadian history and its citizens. As once said by the Honorable Julian Fantino, "The Battle of Vimy Ridge remains…

estimation of the relationship between Lower Canada 's French Canadian and British Canadian communities in the 1830s. This is because of both the languages were not well respected to one another. There relations were not working well together. As in employment, French-Canadian Quebecers were earning the lowest wage in all of the ethnic groups in Canada. Other complaints were that the top jobs in Quebec were given most to English speaking Canadians. That’s when the Francophone-Anglophone alliance…