Dragon

Conformity in Chinese and American Society Woman Warrior, written by Maxine Hong Kingston, focuses on the topic of conformity. Throughout the novel, Kingston is forced to conform to both Chinese traditions and American society. Her mother, Brave Orchid, pressures Kingston to conform to Chinese tradition, which is believed to keep her safe and make her a strong Chinese woman. However, Kingston, who is growing up in American society, is confronted with the new American beliefs, offering more…

In the book, Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, in the chapter “Double Face” Lindo realizes how impossible it is to be both Chinese and American through a flashback. She hopes that through her story, Waverly will realize what Lindo is just beginning to understand herself. As the chapter “Double Face” begins, Lindo and her daughter Waverly find themselves in a beauty parlor preparing for Waverly’s second wedding. As they are both looking at each other in the mirror comparing themselves, Lindo slips into…

In early Chinese myth traditions, it is said that before the Chinese ever had any sort of culture, they lived in an unjustifiable existence. Just like every other human being that lived in the early years, they lived in mainly fear and confusion. They were also afraid of wild animals, and didn’t have anything or anyone to look up to. Once the human life enhanced, there was soon to become many important Chinese traditions which had a great impact on Chinese history. Just like every other culture…

One Perception Check Later A light rain comes to a stop as I walk up the slick driveway of my friend Aaron’s house. I push on the white, waterlogged, wooden fence gate to the backyard and stand just thirty feet from the open garage door. The backyard consists of two halves: the concrete path with a hutch housing rabbits and a grass yard with a brown, stone fire pit. A constant air of music plays from the wind chimes that hang from a vine-covered terrace separating the two areas. We take the…

Bearded dragons are native to the deserts of Australia, and as such, thrive in hot environments. However, they need some water too and striking that delicate balance between humidity and heat can cause some health issues. Like most infections and diseases, it all goes back to husbandry. Like all reptiles, bearded dragons are prone to respiratory infections. These are typically caused by their habitat being too cold or too humid. Some of the most noticeable signs of a respiratory infection is…

The difference between the polar bear and Komodo dragon are pronounced, they have different habitats, hunting strategies and temperaments. Although Polar bears and Komodo dragons are similar in the animal kingdom their habitats are different altogether. For example, the polar bear spends most of their life in, around, or on the ocean. They use the floating sea ice as their home, moving from one location to another. This where the polar bears can find the greatest number of prey. As the ice…

The Articulated Dragon is something that is a mystery to me regarding its depiction and why it was presented this way. I will be attempting to try and discover the mysteries regarding this dragon and figure out its sense of purpose for being created in this world. The Articulated Dragon is something that came to being through the Myochin School. The shape and looks of the Articulated Dragon is something that is comparable to the other asian dragons and also some western style dragons. The…

Do you like dragon tattoos? Well, you are in the right article, because here we will guide you through the different variants and designs of these mythological creatures. We will provide you with all the information you need to know about the meaning of each of these tattoos. What do you expect, join us to discover the origin and meaning of dragon tattoos. Normally, these tattoos are large and drawn with a wide range of colors, which is why they are usually more common in men. On the other…

Why does a dragon horde gold? This was one of the questions Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson posed during a lecture. Peterson used the metaphor of a dragon to illustrate why you must overcome your fears instead of ignoring them. Peterson used the children's book There's No Such Thing as a Dragon by Jack Kent to elaborate on this metaphor. In the story, a young boy awakes to a dragon sitting at the end of the bed. After patting the dragon's head, the boy runs downstairs to tell his mother.…

In many culture, dragon often represent a powerful figures. That they use their power to bring either destruction or order down to our world. Dragons in the western folklore or mythology are usually portrayed as a big, evil, fire-breathing, they can fly, and love anything that shines. They are also gems hoarders. They burn down villages and kill people. In the eyes of human, they look like magnified lizard with pair of wings. In the movie Hobbit, Smaug represents a western dragon. Who flies down…