Inflection

Maggie Nelson’s 2016 memoir The Argonauts explores the relationship between Nelson and her genderqueer partner Harry Dodge, both of whom are undergoing a transformation. Nelson’s change is caused by her pregnancy, while Dodge is in the process of becoming male-passing through the means of hormone injections and surgery. The book focuses on the concept of fluidity, whether this is applied to sexuality, gender or bodily changes. Nelson’s memoir builds on quotations and ideas from a diverse array…

The Departed is a Martin Scorsese film released in 2006 (The Departed). While it may appear to be just another mob movie in a sea of mobster noir films, it’s a contemporary crime drama that hinges on thriller as well. The film is set in modern times on the south side of Boston, and the characters are keen to remind everyone of that fact, making the setting of the south side a prominent point throughout the film. It starts with an almost benevolent Frank Costello, expertly played by Jack…

INTRODUCTION 2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 1) To study the language development in terms of speech of autistic children below the age of 12. 2) To study the language component of autistic children below the age of 12. 2 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1) What are the defects of phonetics and phonological structures in the speech of autistic children? 2) What are the patterns in speech grammar and syntax of autistic children? LITERATURE REVIEW Language, in its broadest term, may only give a general level of…

One of the most human characteristics that appears in many different forms and in many different people is weakness or, to indulge Shakespeare-a fatal flaw. These flaws are things such as ambition, impulsiveness, and indecisiveness and they resonate with the vast majority of the population, playing a role in the lives of every person. Humans are so skilled at projecting themselves into characters and stories that authors have used this to their advantage when writing books. They want to tap in…

Sirenidae The cave’s shadow fell over me as I paddled into its mouth. After squinting through the sun, the sun off the waves, the cavern was doubly dark and rimmed in after-image shades of violet and green. Emelia’s yellow kayak threaded through the gloom ahead. I lingered at the mouth of the cave, remembering the strange calm that had fallen over the water on our approach. The wind had fallen, the waves became even and flat. The sea was holding its breath, like a whale surfacing before a dive.…

Part of me is still that chronic procrastinator I’ve always been, but I’ve come to understand that some of what I considered delaying tactics was really pre-writing. I realized that while I had been doing those things that my essay was being assembled in my head. If I came up with an idea or a solution to a problem I had written myself into I’d go back to my desk and write. If I was at work, as I often was, I’d make a note in the notebook that has become my constant companion. My writing…

The American voice, a voice of freedom that enables an individual to rise above a Society and vocalize their thoughts without consequences. It is a unique combination of a society full of individuals; individuals from all over, living off a dream to make something of themselves. America is a country shaped by the people and their voices, speaking the truth of their adversities, battling society to be who they desire to be. Hawthorne captures the American voice eloquently through his stories;…

Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian author whose universally appreciated novel, Things Fall Apart, provides a voice to an ill-treated and unrepresented culture. Things Fall Apart took place in Umuofia in the 1880’s, before and during the first arrival of European missionaries. Weary of reading westerner’s interpretations of how socially backward, illiterate, and uncivilized Africans were, Chinua Achebe wished to reveal a better insight of the Ibo culture and, in doing so, preserve the wellbeing of…

Coaching Missionaries & National Pastors By D. J. Mingo Regularly, people describe me as a missionary counselor. To be sure, we offer biblical counselling to our missionaries and their national pastors. When preferring the term “coaching” a disconnect often follows. Professional Christian Leadership Coaching is a wonderful tool helping our missionaries discover their Kingdom Potential for their lives and ministries. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus commanded us, “Seek first his Kingdom of God, and…

Asperger’s Syndrome (ASD) is defined as a developmental disorder related to Autism and characterized by higher than average intellectual ability coupled with impaired social skills. People suffering from ASD can overcome this disease and live a normal productive life by learning basic life skills, effectively communicating with people, and the ability to make friends are essential to maintaining a productive life. These essential life skills are important to everyday life and need to be…