The Remains

bravest humans ever to live” (Nolan, 2014). There is a memorial in the conference room dedicated to the astronauts. Throughout the movie they are discussed in high light and respect. This is an example that NASA is, in Laderman’s terms, “glorifying the remains of figures whose significance reflects the principles and mission of the nation” (6). Another example of the political remembrance death brings is in the final scene of the movie where Cooper finds out the space shuttle is named after his…

Detainees on death line are called "living phantoms" and their phones are smaller than those of whatever remains of the jail populace. On death column, three or four detainees might be kept in every cell, which contains one toilet pail and is inadequately ventilated. Passing line detainees are shackled to a long shaft all together of execution date, with the primary closest to the entryway. They are not allowed to leave their phones aside from amid visits, which are occasional. Their concrete…

Racism Remains: The Confederate Flag In “How the South Lost the War, but Won the Narrative,” the author argues different focuses in which he clarifies how the ideas and thought of those of the south were changed from the fundamental cause of concern in regards to the Confederacy. Horwitz uses strong logical appeals when he discusses the Confederate flag´s status in the South. He includes many illustrations that note the absence of information from many people, who do not know so much about the…

In this excerpt, taken from The Remains of the Day, a butler named Stevens has been assigned the demotion of his father from the underbutler position he holds, and give him a job with fewer responsibilities. As we read the excerpt we uncover the son’s anxious tone because of the intimidation he has of the father. However, we also see the father's indifferent tone, that conveys the strained relationship between the him and his son. While the son attempts to engage in a relaxed conversation, his…

legalized in 1973, abortion has remained a polarizing issue to society ("Introduction to Abortion..." 1 of 4). While half of society supports the belief that abortion should be illegal, the other half follow the opposing notion that abortion should remain legal. Through millions of pregnancies that occur every year, one can infer that not all are intentional. In fact, approximately 86 million women had unintended pregnancies in 2008 ("Safe and Legal Abortion..." 1 of 10). Despite unplanned…

Merriam-Webster defines “dignity” as “the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed” (Merriam-Webster.com). The protagonist, Mr. Stevens, in The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro however has a different definition. Stevens believes that “dignity” is the “ability not to abandon the professional being [one] inhibits. […] [One must] inhabit their professional role to the utmost; [one] will not be shaken out by external events, however surprising, alarming, or vexing” (Ishiguro 50).…

In both The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis, skewed perceptions by both Stevens and Orual prevent them from growing as people since they cannot see beyond their personal viewpoints. Stevens’s misperception of dignity as professionalism prevents him from growing as a person. This is because he is not willing to act outside of what is acceptable from his parochial viewpoint. From the beginning, Stevens states that dignity in a butler “has to do…

misogyny, racism, and other forms of bigotry, it is ever present. This is not to say that dignity is a bad thing like those previously mentioned narrow minded ideals, but it is similarly outdated; It does not have a place in today’s society. In The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, Stevens’ outdated viewpoint on dignity is updated and his outlook on his life is changed when he learns to broaden his mindset. Through reflection on the past, he is made aware of wrongdoing by himself and others,…

After Marcus and his friends rob a Colombian safe house, Marcus is shot nine times. As the unidentified shooter points the gun to Marcus' head and pulls the trigger, the film flashes back to his childhood. Marcus is a quiet young boy who adores his loving mother, and the two live a relatively comfortable life on her drug-dealing income. She often has to leave him with his grandparents while she conducts business. She is murdered in an apparent drug deal gone wrong. Forced to live with his…

These holidays there are will be plenty of drinking. So for those of you who plan on drinking a lot of alcohol or know others who will, this information will be useful to you. I have to say though, this is not an excuse to drink more than you usually do. This is to help with the usually hangover you suffering from. Taking a B-complex vitamin is one way to stop yourself from having a hangover. B-Complex vitamin is a combination of eight different vitamins including B1 (thiamine), B2…