Tension

pulls of dialectical tensions—these tensions are ever present because they are inherent to the creation of long-lasting, and functional, relationships. Since these are ever present and ever important, knowing what they are and the strategies for handling these dialectical tensions are extremely important. There is a nuance to finding the balance between the poles, and between the people, involved in these relationships. These are not necessarily romantic either; dialectical tensions exist in…

with the servants of the Montague and Capulet families quarreling and fighting in the streets of Verona, Italy. The feud between the two households has been continuing for a long time that no one remembers the cause of the argument. In a sense of tension, Romeo falls in love with Juliet, the daughter of Capulet, who is the enemies of the Montague for a long time (Act 1). It was a misfortune for both, but they still…

World War I tension had been brewing in Europe and especially in Balkan region for years before conflict actually broke out, the initial spark that ignited World War I was struck in Sarajevo, Bonsia. Archduke R. Fernidad nephew of the Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire was shot to death along with his wife by the Serbian nationalist Garrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. During this time nationalism: a patriotic feeling the principle or efforts of a nation, as well as…

highly appreciated in Germany, and surrounding European states; this allowed the European states to create alliances. In addition to military advancements and the rise of terrorist groups in Serbia, tensions were felt all around Europe. The group: Black Hand, also rose due to the fact of the immense tensions. After WW1, and Germany being the falling state they were entitled to pay reparations for all of the damage done to their surroundings. In order for all of the European states to come into…

the tension between citizenship and capitalism through the eyes of Marshall. First one will need to have an understanding of Marshall’s definition of citizenship. Second one will have to gain an understanding of why Marshall believes that capitalism leads to inequality. Ultimately, there is tension among capitalism and citizenship because capitalism creates individualism that leads to a society where everyone must fend for himself or herself whether one is poor or rich. Also, there is tension…

August Wilson’s 1985 Play Fences studies the intensifying racial tensions in America in the late 1950s. Wilson’s Play follows a single family the Maxsons through the lives of an African American family of that time. While the play does not directly speak of the issues at hand, through the actions and complexity of the main character Troy we understand some of the changes occurring. Troy is a very interesting character that believes he is doing what is best for his family. By doing so he is also…

treat the people of South Africa unfairly. They eventually created apartheid - a series of laws that separated people because of their race. This created a racial tension amongst the people of South Africa. A tension that is still ongoing to this very day despite the termination of apartheid. As a result of Apartheid, the racial tension in South Africa…

westernized Japan, the first tension that is sensible is the one between modernity and tradition. Throughout the narrative themes of corruption and exploitation evoke this tension, a tension that, in the end, will find its most apparent translation in the western styled masquerade ball where the final showdown goes down. But one should not read “Lady snowblood” as a statement to return to the tradition of old, as a more subtle, a more pressing commentary is aligned with the first tension.…

How does Arthur Miller build and maintain tension and conflict in the play? Arthur Miller builds and maintains tension and conflict throughout the play. In the beginning of the play tension is built between the relationship of Eddie and Beatrice. Beatrice warns Catherine about Eddie’s feelings towards her. This builds tension in the atmosphere as Catherine no longer feels safe around Eddie. Towards the end of Act One, growing conflict is sensed when Marco gives Eddie a clear warning by…

Tension, suspense, mystery, and anticipation are feelings often inspired by Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery”. It took Jackson less than two hours to write “The Lottery”. Being shorter than 3,500 words, it is a short story by all structural standards, yet its content outraged the U.S. population. The story was banned in many schools, from a number of libraries, and throughout all of South Africa. One of the many factors that caused this reaction was the tone or “mood” of the story.…