Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick

In the book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible, when Adam and Eve were first in the Garden of Eden, they knew not of good or evil. Their God told them to not eat from a tree that would give them insight on what is lawful and what is not. As time passed they were eventually deceived by a serpent, and went against God and became enlightened with the matter of good and evil. This knowledge was not only something that changed everything in their lives for the worse, but it set them apart from their…

The name Kris Kringle and Santa Claus are often interchanged during the Christmas season. Are they the same, is Kris Kringle the real Santa? Let’s take a trip back in time to answer not only this question but others like, how the reindeer fly? Why does Santa wear a red suit, and why does it look as we see it today? And, how can Santa carry a bag of hundreds of toys over his shoulder? Why does he live at the North Pole where it is always cold and dark for almost half the year, and how do they…

This essay will discuss the psychology of evil and how people are not born evil but they’re created evil, also known as the Lucifer effect. The Lucifer effect is the effect of good people becoming evil from their situations; people make personal decisions that result in evil consequences. The oxford dictionary defines Evil as, ‘Profoundly immoral and wicked’. This essay will address some questions, such as; how do people perceive evil, what makes a person evil and what are the outcomes of evil…

In evaluating the weaknesses of the Egalitarian view, one of the difficulties I had was the perspective of Genesis 1-3 in that it represents the sequence of creation and not a difference in the role of male and female. The position also seemed weak in determining that there is no hierarchy of authority consideration of the word ‘helper’, of man’s responsibility to name woman, the name of Adam, and that Adam was created first. For when we recognize a difference in gender roles it also helps…

Imagine a world where there is no Christmas; people would be miserable without the holiday. I adore many other holidays such as: the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Easter, et cetera, but Christmas is easily my favorite. There are multiple reasons as to why it is my favorite whether it is the food, culture, or even the fulfilling memories. Here are various senses on why I love everything about Christmas. First, there are presents given and received during Christmas and it reminds people that if…

Join and be a part of this celebrations to find out the yank new 12 months traditions and experience the laugh stuffed moments on the brand new Year Eve. Here is a varied lifestyle with unique ethnic, historical past people. You will revel in the diverse traditions of New Year in America. New Year is a declared public holiday, and anyone is eagerly waiting for the celebrations. You will be surprised to discover the distinctive American New Year traditions that carry fireworks, events, presents…

Mr. Farmer's Animal Buffet It was a beautiful morning this February day and Mr. Farmer, just finishing his morning cereal, was very happy to see the sunshine gleaming through the tree limbs and warming the earth below. So far it had been a cold and snowy winter. And even though he knew no friends or neighbors, he felt that on this day he would not sense that feeling of being alone because the sunshine, the swaying of the tree limbs and the small animals at play would make him feel less lonely.…

Traveling during the holidays can be hectic; and flying is no exception. WestJet airlines decided to do something different in 2013 for their passengers. They wanted to show their guest that they truly value them and go above and beyond customer service and give their customers a “Christmas Miracle”. The video shows passengers talking to Santa on at a kiosk station telling them what they wanted for Christmas. Requests ranged from a big screen TV to socks and underwear. Once the passengers…

represents Eve's innocence, but ironically it was used for the apple and the snake that both caused Eve and Adam to be cast out from the Garden of Eden. The piece is a symbolic representation of the forbidden fruit, which housed the snake that leads her to seduce Adam. Ultimately, the seduction led to their banishment from the Garden of Eden. This piece is both engaging and intriguing because Eve seems to embody the snake itself and the emergence of the snake coming out of the vulva signifies a…

Ali Kudia Ms. Patricia AP Lit 9/25/15 Historical and Literary Allusions Paper Let's begin with a definition of an "allusion." An allusion is a reference in a literary work that references something else without saying so directly. Often, but not always, allusions are cultural or political references. However, allusions in Western literature will often be related to mythology, the Bible, and other well-known works of literature. In Dante Alighieri’s Inferno (Cantos XVIII) there are not many…