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in convention and criticised Hakim for his education and modern thinking, “…these soft men. There’s a teacher living down the street, Hakim is his name, and I see his wife Fariba al the time walking the streets alone with nothing on her head but a scarf. It embarrasses me, frankly, to see a man who’s lost control of his wife.” Likewise, Fariba’s hatred of the Soviets is ironic as they were the people who gave her and her daughter the best opportunities and the ability to be educated, “if not for…

When people hear the word surrealism, most people’s thoughts go to a type of artwork, a drawing or painting. The truth is that surrealism is an idea that crosses over many lines and not just art pieces themselves. Surrealism in fact began back in 1910 as a literary tool, to connect with the subconscious and spontaneous thoughts and feelings (Voorhies web). As the idea grew and became known throughout the world, more and more people would take part in the idea of looking inward, to express…

The Evil of the Pearl The pearl brought an unbelievable amount of evil and tragedy to Kino, Juana and Coyotito. Coyotito was stung by a scorpion. Kino and Juana took him to the doctor in the rich part of town. The doctor refused to treat Coyotito due to the poverty of the family and the doctor believed their race to be animals. Kino, Juana, and Coyotito went pearl hunting after the doctor refused to treat Coyotito. The trouble all began when Kino found the pearl. Kino found the “Pearl of the…

While Adam is shown young and naked, God is portrayed as an image of an old man with a grey beard and clothed in a flowing pink cloak. In the painting, God is pictured as- flying through the sky carried by eleven young angels. Their hair and the blue scarf is flowing as if it is being blown in the wind. The wingless angels have an expression of amazement on their…

Ankle arthritis What causes it? Unlike the hip and knee, which are prone to develop primary osteoarthritis, the ankle develops arthritis usually because of a traumatic event. In 70% patients with ankle arthritis there is a history of trauma (ankle fracture or a significant ankle sprain). The second most common cause of ankle arthritis is Rheumatoid arthritis. How to diagnose it? The most common location of pain is anterior which gets worse by walking uphill. Pain caused by going downhill…

Punjabi Sikhs were the first South Asians to move to North America. As far back as 1670, a Sikh was mentioned in the diary of a Colonist, as having been encountered in the company of a sea captain. They were a curiosity as South Asian migration had yet to occur. In 1903, a small trickle of Punjabis arrived in North America through Canada and half traveled onto the United States. Of them, the majority were illiterate or semi-literate from farming or military backgrounds. They left minimal records…

on their way to Meridian for swim practice in Meridian Community College’s heated in-door swimming pool. 8:13 a.m.: The team arrives back on campus and Muncher quickly showers in her dorm room at Gilbert Hall, then races to Young Hall Cafeteria to scarf down some breakfast before her first class of the day at 10:10 a.m. 12:21 p.m.: Lunch on-the-go after class, of course, so Muncher can squeeze in as much homework as possible, and maybe even a quick nap. 3:30 p.m.: Triathlon practice…

Ida does not show any visible unset. "She stood quick and straight" as if to not show weakness (208). Her feelings are hidden from everyone and she does not react outwardly to show her grief. When Lee is buried Ida shows affection when she uses her scarf to "sweep and clean every trace of dirt from the coffin" (211). She loved Lee and to be burying him was something that caused her to shut down her emotions and conceal them more than usual. When Ida discovers that Christine is ill she does not…

Rather than playing house with barbies or playing dress up, I had an affinity for building, fixing, and designing things. From constructing a swing in my backyard with only a few sturdy scarfs, a pillow, and a tree branch, to being in charge of the assembly of all furniture items my family purchased from Ikea, building, design, and creativity were significant parts of my childhood. Once I entered school, I realized that I was a skilled…

Assessment Task 1: Film Analysis on Okuribito (Departures) Yojiro Takita’s Departures is an Oscar winning film that challenges the traditional Japanese ideology of death and other socio-cultural implications of the people who survive them. As death is one of the main metaphors and recurring theme of the film, understanding it in context to Japanese culture is paramount to this analysis. Multiple times throughout the film Daigo runs into social prejudice upon other characters learning of his job…