Conflict of laws

Although many people avoid conflicts at all costs, they are an important, and often necessary, part of interpersonal communication. If one avoids confronting someone with a problem and instead lets contempt fester, the relationship will suffer and may end. Conflicts have a reputation of bringing out the worst in people, however, this does not have to be the case. Conflicts can be resolved without much harm to anyone’s feelings if both parties are respectful and understand that while the other…

Life is not simple. Throughout life, one will suffer, struggle, get hurt and have dreams taken away. Reality is tough, and life is cruel. Yet people always strive to fulfil their dreams and achieve the goals, which they have set upon themselves. There are times, where dreams come true, and then there are times, where they do not. This is all part of life. To fall and stumble, only so that one can arise and be stronger than before and fight harder for what they believe in. However, at times that…

“Bullet in the Brain” by Tobias Wolff is about a book critic named Anders who is shot in the head during a bank robbery. During the time span of the bullet piercing through his skull, he experiences memories he does not remember. Anders is presented to be an arrogant and unsympathetic character at the beginning of the story. His interaction with the woman in front of him shows how he is pessimistic about people and does not care about other’s feelings. Consequently, he becomes nonchalant during…

In “forgiving my father” one can identify specifically cases of verbal irony. These ironies also reveal the conflicts and tensions present in the poem. The first evident of this is seen in the title of the poem. This as the title suggests that the persona was forgiving of her father’s behaviour. However, as the poem progresses, one realises that she seems not to…

Yellow Intro We live in a world in which we have numerous of things to look out after, expectations to fulfil and challenges to keep up with. Now, if you’ve found yourself on the bottom of a deep dark whole where you’re constantly failing to meet both your own and society’s expectations, how do you get up and reach the light? This problem is exactly what the protagonist deals with before he makes up his mind in the short story “Yellow” by Peter Carty. The following content is an investigation…

There is always something that bothers us in life, whether it’s others or even our own consciousness. In “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, the narrator has a difficult time following through with his cruel acts because a part of him knows it’s truly wrong. Throughout the story, his crimes bring more tension between him and the old man. Suspense is created by his every move, leaving readers hanging on the edge of their seats. In “The Tell-Tale Heart”, Poe builds suspense by using…

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Greediness and bitterness. Angry and Unhappy. These personalities and emotions are experienced by this dynamic character. But, how will this bitter old man change into a man who is kind and happy from the man he is? Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, a novel full of morals in which the protagonist experiences and learns from his actions and those around him. Ebenezer Scrooge, the main…

Andrew Lam uses various themes within his Essay. The different struggles Lam’s faces are major focal points that establish the foundation of this piece. This passage focuses on real-life situations dealt by different cultures clashing with one another. Also, the author expresses how individuals can celebrate traditions in their own ways but still have a connection with old customs. The three major themes that Lam uses throughout this essay are rebellion, a quest for identity and love. The writer…

The Power of Criticism It’s natural for people to have reactions about things they observe. We are liable to expressing our minds and emotions, even if that means criticizing someone. As a result, no matter what we do, we will always meet people who will look at our actions and criticize us even if that doesn’t give them much gain. However, a great example of this is social media, where people can criticize someone for actions that really don’t matter on a larger scale. We can see different…

With the recent formation of our Client Success Team within our organization I believe that we can foster a positive and effective work environment by establishing a Communication Contract among the members of the team. According to Dresp-Langley (2009) communication between individuals is the most essential medium for translating ethical core values into action and that responsible communication between these individuals is an essential social need. By establishing this contract it will allow…