Dichotomies

mechanical beasts that roam the world of Horizon Zero Dawn. These hulking beasts are perhaps the most intriguing facet of the game. In a world that has been taken back to its primordial roots, these beasts represent technology at its highest point. The dichotomy that exists in Horizon Zero Dawn is truly amazing. The first video shows of the Snapmaw. The Snapmaw is a crocodile-like machine that utilizes its powerful jaw and tail, coupled with its unique Freeze Burst ability, to make taking one…

linguistics in deaf residential schools. Through extensive research both O’Brien and Placier decide to further understand and explain the many discourses about students in a state-run residential school for the Deaf based on the deficit-difference dichotomy created by Foley, which serves “as an explanation for failures in school and life, was first based on genetics and then later linked to the anthropological theory…

producing oppositional sites of resistance as well as creative spaces for the articulation of subaltern consciousness, culture, and opposition. Race thus potentially becomes a space for resistance and counter-narrative. “(2005, p.682) Hence, the dichotomy between institutional imposition and group experiences, implies a struggle for recognition. Furthermore, Bourgois explained the racialization of poverty by arguing that “one cannot ask the question whether class or ethnicity is the more…

There’s a complicated history of women in archeology that reflects a wider, societal issue. For a long time in western society, women weren’t treated as equals; this continued into archeology where women were often pushed into fringe fields of study (Fisher). It’s not hard to assume that some conclusions may have been biased to disfavor women since women were barely accepted into the field. This is where feminist theory comes to play an important role. Feminist theory is a theoretical…

Methodology My research methodology is designed to eliminate the dichotomy between traditional natural disasters, thought to be exacerbated by climate change and ones where climate change plays little to no role in their occurrence, severity, and detectability (traditionally earthquakes and volcanoes are believed to not be affected by climate change). There are three main parts of the methodology. The first part involves collecting data from the worst natural disasters by ICCC categories…

The dichotomy of hero vs. villain is apparent throughout the story of Beowulf. Beowulf, being the hero of this book fights three villains, which are Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. Each of these fights Beowulf fought causes him to receive lavish gifts and recognition as a brave warrior, however once he was named king, his transition from warrior to king highlighted the dichotomy of heroic warrior and heroic king. Grendel, one of the villains in this book could be interpreted as sin,…

was feasible because within its smaller population, individuals within the United States were typically of a subset of Caucasian or African descent. With the ideal of a melting pot, the ideology of the American continent has been altered where a dichotomy of black and white is no longer feasible. Moreover, the distinct claim that one can label an individual’s ancestry is becoming more ambiguous as the United States and the continent intermingle to create many mixtures of what we as a society…

the most tenacious resolve. An identity crisis may arise unexpectedly or as a result of a significant revelation or impetus. This powerful uncertainty is a main thematic concern in literature shown through character struggles. Authors utilize this dichotomy to commentate on the question of identity; however, identity remains a tough reality that is not just subjective to literature, but also is prevalent in current media as well. Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road grapples with the theme of…

In Beowulf, the dichotomy that presents itself the most is brave and cowardly. This dichotomy is important to the characterization, plot of the story, and conflict of the poem because it sets the storyline of the poem and without it there would be no conflict or cowardly characters. By using this dichotomy, it highlights how heroic Beowulf is which makes the story’s plot more intriguing. Even from the beginning of his journey, he is seen as a brave warrior. For, example, the Danish coast guard…

sometimes divided into the ones on his biography and oeuvre and those on the fictional or semi-fictional texts about him. From a practical point of view, scholars suggest this kind of dichotomy mostly to facilitate their literature review. On that account, I do not intend to question the validity of such dichotomy. Instead, my question would rather concern its viability: when we try to situate his biography in the history of literature, is it really helpful to consider Tang Yin the artist and…