Most people in the world live under stronger centralized governments and reap the benefits of these systems, however, Marx’s system results in a completely dissolved government. He believes that with the establishment of communism, people will become so perfected that they will not require any form of government. As he states, “When, in the course of development, class distinctions have disappeared, and all production has been concentrated in the hands of a vast association of the whole nation,…
My personal motto is a quote from Mimfa A. Gibson: “Don’t expect mangoes when you plant papayas.” Through the turbulent and exhausting challenges presented in our everyday lives, it is easy for the correlation between preparation and achievement to become skewed. Current United States Army Ranger and member of the 101st Airborne division, Lieutenant Kyle Treece, helps me keep straight the path and live out my personal motto. By setting an example of discipline, determination, and fortitude,…
In likeness to Polonius, Claudius’s morality truly dictates the negative consequences of his actions due partly to the fact that his relied morals are based greatly upon superficial ideals. However, the effects of Claudius’s actions extended far beyond his own downfall; as the initial conflict within the play’s plot-line, Claudius murders his brother, King Hamlet, to obtain the crown for himself. The overwhelming greed and superficiality of Denmark’s new king recognizes within himself as he…
the reader must understand the moral, in order to appreciate the story. Sometimes a story 's moral can be explained with a cliché. Washington Irving 's Rip Van Winkle, can be captured by the cliché, you reap what you sow. Rip 's life was not fruitful, as many years were wasted, causing him to not reap any rewards. The Birthmark, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, follows a man plagued by the obsession to remove his wife 's birthmark, in order to achieve perfection. This story 's moral is easily explained…
Determined to do whatever it took to rise to the top, Claudius cared little of King Hamlet’s well being, but as his secret grows so does his bad behaviors as he now lives a life of secrecy, deceit, spying and murdering. Everything Claudius has done that hurt others for the sake of himself makes me feel no sympathy for him. Sooner or later, karma will treat Claudius as he will pay for what he has done, whether that means living with his decisions or dying for his actions. When Claudius speaks in…
With beautiful beaches, delicate and aromatic cuisine, mystical temples, a cosmopolitan capital and a long history that culminated in recent tragedies, Cambodia is one of the most exciting tourism destinations in Southeast Asia. Enthusiasts of ancient civilizations will be delighted with the amazing architectural heritage left from Buddhist and Hindu emperors, but there are other attractions and plenty to do in Cambodia: historical tours through the country, a dive in the beautiful beaches, or a…
level. She says that stimulants may be a better practical and just solution in our current unjust situation. (3) I don’t believe that giving children in inadequate schools stimulants will allow them to reap all the possible benefits of the situation they’re in, especially when there are no benefits to reap. Stimulants will not fix the education system, sure it’ll allow students to focus more and be more productive, but what’s the point of improving or better yet building upon their abilities…
The article that I chose this week was You Paid How Much For That Apple? In this article, Elizabeth Dunn discusses the reasoning behind the cost of Honeycrisp Apples compared to that of other apples. 20 years ago, David Bedford cross bred different apples and established what is known today as the Honeycrisp Apple. The Honeycrisp Apples were so good that they are known in today’s society as a “price phenomenon” compared to other apples on the market because of their great taste (Dunn, 2013).…
The short story, “We Live in Water” by Jess Walter, describes a man named Michael in search for his father and the other describes the events leading up to a homicide. The prominent themes in this short story are “Determinism” which is what is determined and not chosen for the characters, “Free Will” of the character’s conflict between morally right or the wants or needs of the character, and “Karma” with the actions of the characters. “Determinism”, “Free Will”, and “Karma” all manifest in this…
your concerns, the risks, and complications associated with the procedure with your surgeon. Avoid going for cut-price clinics, it doesn’t help. Most doctors will ask you to abstain from alcohol, smoking, strenuous exercises and spicy food to help reap better results and facilitate a smooth transplant…