The liberal consensus was constructed during an era in which the U.S. was poised to be the worlds singular super power. This was an idealized optimistic image of the United States, promulgated by the beneficiaries of American ingenuity and conquest which was devoid of realism and characterized by its affinity for capitalism, it 's disregard for the disenfranchised and a sense of moral obligation to spread American principles. The liberal consensus was not to last, crumbling in the face of the…
In the original epic, Beowulf is the hero and the ultimate source of good. However, once Grendel first observes him, he begins stripping Beowulf of his humanity and thus dubbing him almost otherworldly. One of Grendel’s first descriptions of Beowulf included “muscled shoulders… sleek as the belly of a shark.” (Gardner 155) Grendel uses the imagery of a fish to describe Beowulf more than once. The novel alludes to the bible…
To start, let’s take a look at some commonly confused terminology in the language services field: 1. Translation versus Interpreting Translation is the process of converting written text from one language into another language. Interpreting is orally translating one language into another. The Main Difference: Translation Is Written While Interpretation Is Oral. 2. Translation versus Transcription While translation is the process of converting written text between languages, transcription is…
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…
E.E. Cummings Born in October of 1894, Edward Estlin Cummings began writing poetry as the very early age of 10. With the support of his very liberal parents, e.e. was encouraged to develop his writing and explore his creative gifts. (Nicholas Everett, Modern American Poetry, 1994) Among writing poetry, Cummings was an avid painter, studying art in Paris after the First World War. Cummings was married three times, his first marriage ended in divorce and his former wife took their young daughter…
Traditionally, Anime is defined as animation only created in Japan. With the creation of Rwby, Rooster Teeth Productions has single-handedly redefined the traditional definition. Rooster Teeth Productions cooperated with Moyreak (Monty) Oum to create Rwby in thus ushering in a new era of Anime. It is a story of four young girls trying to find their place in the world, all while battling monsters, facing their inner demons, and balancing their social lives. The shows main protagonistic team for…
Guerrilla girls The contemporary poster “Do Women Have to be Naked to Get into the MET Mueseum,” (1989) was made by the Guerilla girls in response to the conscious and unconscious discrimination in the art world at the time. The Guerrilla Girls are intersectional feminist activist artists who since their inception have underminde the idea of a mainstream narrative by revealing the understory and subtext in order to expose bad behaviour in the art world. Working collaboratively as a group to…
neighbourhoods armed with guns and clubs. In such a turbulent epoch, there were still political imperatives to be voiced and rights to be claimed. Van Peebles was aware of this. His protagonist explicitly backs these demands by succouring Momo twice and dubbing him “our future.” The Panthers got his message and stormed the cinema houses to watch his nervy story of a “brother who is getting the Man’s foot outta his ass.” Sweetback did resonate with the anxieties and aspirations of black citizens…
In accordance with it’s renowned quality, teaching is a highly competitive field. Universities have a two part entrance exam that tests for academic qualifications as well as looking to determine your personal suitability and motivation (Malinen, Väisänen, & Savolainen). Only ten percent, or one in ten, of prospective teachers are selected to move on (Carey). Once accepted into their chosen university, they are divided into different programs depending on whether they want to teach a core…
The Impact of Phil Spector in Music Industry. In 1951, a young boy moved from the thriving musical city of New York to Los Angeles after his father died. Having a perfect musical training background gave him an opportunity to become a member of the Teddy Bears. This young boy wrote "To Know Him is To Love Him" when he was a teenager. His song reached the No.1 hit song on the Billboard chart in 1958 (O'Hare 48). His name is Phil Spector, a talented producer, songwriter, and musician. In later…