Human voice

Human nature can be seen from two perspectives. The wicked nature of humans can see through William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies where a group of British boys becomes stranded on an island without grown ups and attempt to create a society with rules, but end of failing because one boy becomes unreasonable and violent. Philosopher Locke believes differently from Golding saying that men can be good if we reason and treat each other fairly. Despite their differences, both authors believe that…

The church and religious groups offer a safe haven for many to voice their opinions and begin black abolitionist discourse. After years of slavery where they were stripped of all humanity and individuality, they used this newfound sense of freedom to willingly come together to reclaim their inalienable rights. The black…

Musical Medication (A persuasive stance on the necessity of music) Music has been around since the dawn of mankind. Humans have discovered an art form that has created an entire industry and become a main source of entertainment in all cultures. From the original instrument of the voice to electric guitars and auto tune, humans seem to continually rely on music. Music serves as a primary source of entertainment in all cultures. The art of mixing sounds to produce an appealing noise serves as…

is full of knowledge and current events from all his years and experiences. The sixth stage of life, the man becomes a skinny old man whose clothes hang loosely on his withered body. Glasses on his nose and a moneybag by his side, the man’s loud voice is now diminishing back to its’ former “childish treble” (161). The final act of this play, becomes a “second childishness” (164) the toll of life has been taken on this man. He is without teeth, without eyes, without taste, without anything,…

among the human life. For me and for others like me argues that technology does contribute to the betterment of the human life by making us smarter and it can also cause someone to become lazy depending on who is using it. The implementation of how people depends more on technology indicates that technology is making some people lazy and at the same time technology saves lives through how it is being used to help sustain human life. We can only determine what technology means to human life…

According to the World Health Organization, mercury and lead are two of the top hazardous chemicals of public health concern. Exposure to these toxicants results in serious damage in human bodies, especially young children. If human consume food or drinks that are contaminated with mercury or lead in their diet, they will cause neurological, physical, and behavioral effects, which are irreversible. The degree of severity depends on the amount of hazards in bodies (“Lead”, 2017 & “Mercury”, 2017)…

Drastically different experiences develop drastically different views. This is epitomized when three highly-educated men from various backgrounds discuss an overarching counterseal theme of technology and religion. Tom Bartlett, Malcolm Gladwell and David Abrams all have stories to tell from their life experiences. Bartlett viewed religion as a way of life and, through religion, observed that hearts could be changed and made moral. Gladwell saw the world as corrupt, especially in 1900’s New York…

Imagine living in a house where the feeling of perpetual fear lingers. A voice barks constant commands that echo against the walls of the house. Porcelain dishes break as they are chucked across the kitchen floor, shattering into tiny shards of glass. Other furniture is hurdled across the house and mass chaos ensues. A child peers down from the stairs, her face streaked with tears as she witnesses her parents. This nightmare is the reality of many families who have been broken apart due to…

School Administration outlaws technology in classes Are you for or against technology? There has been an ongoing debate between educators concerning the effect on students towards the use of computers in the classroom, and whether it has a positive impact on learning. The school board took the final decision and banned technology. Does connectivity to the rest of the globe increase performance in the classroom or serve as a distraction? The grounds on which they have prohibited technology has…

The process of discovery insurmountably affects perceptions of human nature and the wider world. Discovery, literally and metaphorically, is the foundation of an individual's physical and emotional evolution, influencing all aspects of their life. The concept that a change of location allows personal growth or decay is considerably relevant to the idea of physical discovery leading to emotional revelation. This is a prevalent thematic concern within Michael Gow’s play Away (1986) in which…