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Stapledon’s novel Star Maker is mystical in the sense that the protagonists strives for a union with the divine, but first that he strives for more and more awareness along his journey that leads to the divine. The language evoked in this novel resonates with the terms used in some South Asian religions like Buddhism and Hinduism. Using terms from Hinduism and Buddhism, this paper will explore the central figure and how he uses post-Vedic sense of awakening. One of the main ideas, especially…

Who would have thought that Star Wars can bring two people together, even celebrities themselves like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Love at first sight can be fictional for some but in this case, it holds true for Kim and Kanye when wearing fictional garbs. Who can blame a guy seeing a girl dressed up as Princess Leia, in the same costume she wore when she was captured by Jabba the Hut? Kim Kardashian West confesses that she is thankful for the Star Wars franchise because if it wasn't for the…

Leonard Nimoy was 83 years old when he died February 27, 2015. He was known for many things, but acting as Spock in the Star Trek movies was his most famous role. Nimoy decided to pursue acting at a rather young age. He was not afraid to put himself out there and he did by starring in many of his school plays. Although his acting career did not take off immediately he eventually was in many films. Some of the shows he starred in were The Twilight Zone, Sea Hunt, and Bonanza. Leonard Nimoy’s…

more than Roshani Chokshi’s extraordinary book The Star-Touched Queen. The Star-Touched Queen is a book written in magnificent prose, which retells the story of Hades and Persephone with Hindu mythology. It has been nominated for an award and has been reviewed positively by many. The Star-Touched Queen is an excellent fairytale story for those who are tired of the same Disney-esque fantasy stories with no diversity. Set in ancient India, The Star-Touched Queen revolves around Princess Mayavati…

social construction. The ideas about someone topic are necessary, and the actors, athletes and rock star had been life’s experiences that they can to give to children, mothers, fathers, family and the social groups. In any case, every person is free in pay attention of one or the other according to their political, philosophical or religious preferences and sympathies. The actors, athletes and rock stars are like all people, there will be some more dedicated to study and analyze situations…

Reputation’s Influence The reputation issue is a big problem for all Chines five-star hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton Tianjin. Recently, an article called, “Five-star hotel, why don't you change the sheets?” has been blasting the internet (Guang Xinjin, 2017). This article is released by a testing agency with a 6-minute video which shows that five famous five-star hotels did not change the bedding after guests checked-out and the bathtubs were not completely cleaned among other serious…

The most inspiring book I have ever read is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Hazel Grace Lancaster is a sixteen year old girl who has stage 4 thyroid cancer. She meets Augustus Walters at a cancer support group, and they both fall in love. Hazel knows that she does not have a long time to live, but she does not let cancer interfere with her life. Hazel and Gus live their lives to the fullest, and they go on many adventures with each other. Hazel and Gus's adventures make them question…

they though it meant. During the Civil War, Bravery was the defining trait of being American. This is seen in “The Veteran” by Stephen Crane and “The Slave to His Star” by William Slade. “The Salve to his star” teaches the reader that freedom comes with great bravery. The author’s tone towards bravery is pride and respect. “Their evening star of trust and love, thou pilot of the pathless…

Every Soul a Star is one of the great works written by Wendy Mass, published by Little, Brown and Company. It is entitled, Every Soul a Star because it talks about how the cosmos may change the lives of three different teenagers forever. The title fits the contents of the book because the setting was made under the stars and the main characters were stargazing in the story. There was this total eclipse of the sun, which were waited by thousands of people who love astronomy. Every Soul a Star…

There was a time, before sound was introduced to film and culture was hand picked for society, when stars were born and bred on the stage. Actors who grew an understanding of their craft by clocking in rehearsal hours, feeding off an audience during live performances, and praying to the right gods, were signed on for a starring role in a film: an advancement in their career. Today, the craft of acting and the medium in which an actor is showcased have changed landscapes and the up-and-coming…