Counterpoint

Immigration in America was at full force in the early twentieth century, and Zangwill’s play “The Melting Pot” (1908) along with Kallen’s essay (1915), present two different views and perspectives on the matter. These two important pieces support two different theories for American immigration, “the melting pot”, supported and made popular by Zangwill’s play, and cultural pluralism, promoted by Kallen. “The Melting Pot” supports a sense of assimilation and Americanization by European immigrants.…

The Effects of Immigration on the Economy Introduction There has been a revival of immigrants in the United States. Approximately, 41.3 million immigrants reside in the United States, about 13 percent of the entire American population in 2013 (Zong). The large number of immigrants has led to changes in how the United States economy worked. It has modified economic opportunities for natives, jobs in particular. The United States was also affected financially, in relation to their…

Legalization argumentative essay Harrison Lantier As one walks through a ghettoized, gang-ridden state, one might wonder; how is this happening in our first-world democracy?”. Whilst walking through the south side of Chicago, one might be reminded of the city of Aleppo. Like many other American cities, Chicago is plagued by a disease much more dangerous than the common cold, and indeed many increments more tragic. For this infection that plagues innocent people and claims their lives is not…

Introduction: (General, background info on Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, 4-6 sent.) In the Roaring Twenties (1918-1945), it was a time of pushing the limits in social culture and a test of people’s endurance. The unemployment rate was at 15% and the U.S. remained neutral in a period of pre-1941. Then the government programs increased, World War II began in Europe and Asia in 1941. Then the U.S joined the Allies due to the Pearl Harbor attack (December 7), which led to a key force in…

Big Name Companies and the Tending Addiction of Processed Food “The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food”, an expert from The New York Times Magazine, by Michael Moss addresses many issues with big companies and their thought process. Although Moss neglects to show the things that companies do right or do because the consumer desires it. He doesn’t bring to light the different options that big companies put out that are healthier for the consumer. Moss does a good job of pointing out…

The emergence of electronic cigarettes has had a drastic effect on all cultures today. Starting in a Chinese pharmaceutical lab in year 2000 to growing into over a billion-dollar industry today the e-cig market has grown expontionally in a very short amount of time. With such booming growth some call for regulations on the goods while others may argue it is too early for the FDA to get involved, again. Many articles have been written on the subject but “Smoking Kills, and So Might E-Cigarette…

passionate, and allegro molto (La Jolla Music Society). The work began with the lively and fast tempo of the allegro vivace. One musician would pause, allowing for the artistry of the other instrument to come to life. The movement ended with the counterpoint of the cello and piano. The second movement was dominated by the soft, melodic rhythms of the cello. The tempo was soft and the tone transcended into the minor scale. This section reminded me of an adagio in ballet class—a slow combination…

The tragedy of the Apollo 1 fire is the biggest counterpoint to one the United States’ most awesome achievements, the Apollo program. This program’s roots extend back into the 1800’s but truly became possible with the beginning of the Space Race. After the race for the Moon began with President Kennedy’s historic speech, America began heading for both victory and tragedy in the rush to be first to the Moon. In the sprint of the Apollo program, NASA overlooked the technical risks of the command…

Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales serves as a striking social commentary on the class system, religious life, and gender roles of Medieval society. Through the Prioress’ Tale, he criticizes the anti-Semitism and narcissism of the Catholic Church. Meanwhile, the Wife of Bath’s Tale acts as a strong commentary on the role of women in society. Because of Christianity’s influence on society, anyone who fell outside the Renaissance man category tended to fall by the wayside. Chaucer’s depiction of Medieval…

What is Neo-realism Neo- realism is also known as the Golden era of Italian Cinema. It came after the end of world war II after the fall of Mussolini’s government. It a is national film movement characterized by stories set amongst the poor and the working class, this movies are mostly filmed on location, and they use non professional actors for the play. Neo- realism films mostly highlight on the difficult economic and moral conditions of post World War II. These films represent the changes…