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Walter Lippmann defined stereotypes as “for the most part we do not first see, and then define, we define first and then see” (Lippmann p. 54-55). Lippmann expressed stereotypes as a characteristic element of human perception which makes it hard for humans to experience the world first hand. Lippmann stated stereotypes as someone else’s experience that becomes another person’s imagination. Our opinions come from other people’s perceptions. Lippmann writes that unfamiliarity and foreignness…

Poetry is a powerful medley of rhythmical turns and vibrant imageries that stroke and shake the soul. It is no surprise that the best poets attract masses of followers who hang onto every word they say. When Socrates attempts to construct an ideal city in Plato’s Republic, he looks beyond the beauty of poetry to consider its potentially destructive impact on society. Poets like Homer have false knowledge and false authority to teach city values. Socrates wishes to exclude poets from his city…

Fiction of each era reflects the insecurities, concerns, and ideals of its generation, and through this genre, authors are able to construct entire universes of their own fantasy without fear of prosecution. These universes might contain characters that push boundaries of what is socially acceptable, but the authors need not be held accountable for their actions because after all, it is pure fiction. The same holds true for works of the 19th century, where authors question traditional Victorian…

Many people may think that science fiction is only about aliens and space but is way much more than that. Science fiction is about the future, technology, and science. Not only by authors but ones who dream. In a world where the strong wore heavy handicaps and the beautiful wore hideous masks a young boy named Harrison Bergeron was growing up. As Harrison develops into a powerful man he becomes too powerful and the government takes him away at a young age. Harrison then breaks away from the…

became famous as one of the Wachowski Brothers. Blockbusters including The Matrix Trilogy helped her make a name for herself in the film industry, but that name was Laurence Wachowski. As their movies rose to fame and acclaim, Wachowski directing duo sought to keep their personal lives in the shadows, avoiding the press until Cloud Atlas. A trailer for their new film allowed Laurence to make a name in the industry again, and this time it would be the proper name - Lana Wachowski. This public…

Headmaster Dumbledore: I write you to discuss a matter that has recently consumed my thoughts: how stressed Hogwarts' students appear. Take Harry for example, that bloody scar of his always... being a git and the like. I believe we, as teenagers, require a creative outlet. Thus, I have constructed a plan to include a poetry course in our curriculum. No, poetry is not magical in the literal sense of the word, but when a wonderful rhyme scheme mixes with an incredible metaphor, magic happens.…

Throughout this poem, Shel Silverstein uses alot of repetition, Which helps the reader pull out the main parts of the story. The parts that the author keeps making because it is important in the story. Silverstein continously uses the word once to show that he once did something. For example, he says "Once I smiled in secret at the gossip of the starlings" and he says "Once I understood each word the caterpillar said". He says that to show the reader he did that. Also he does it to show that him…

Virgin America “Safety Dance” has the appeal of a music number that caters to all ages. From infants to senior citizens Virgin America’s “Safety Dance” can keep their attention with a song that is upbeat and has a changing rhythm. It starts as a pop song and then progresses into small portion of rap in a tasteful manner. Some may say that the song is annoying, and while that may be the case, the point of this video is to get your attention. It will be considered annoying to some but it still…

Introduction How similar can both two poems inevitably get? Differences in poems are everywhere. Hence, it would cause some people to think if I were to say that all poems were similar in some way. To anyone who has read a few poems, that statement is absurd. Even an alliteration found in both poems could act like similarities. Given these points, I will be comparing and contrasting in the next three paragraphs on two uniquely different poems. One poem is, “I've Always Lived Across the Street”…

Every story has a theme. It may not be very prevalent, but it is still there. Themes help characters and the reader learn lessons in clever ways. Most themes can be applied to any time period and to any person. Take the famous story “The Tortoise and the Hare”. The theme of this short story is slow and steady wins the race. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare has many themes scattered throughout the play in very interesting ways. The most prominent universal theme in Romeo and Juliet…