Through the Looking-Glass

I'm not an artist. I set the camera up and tell my story. - Tyler Perry This quote summarizes the importance of a camera in a successful photographers life. There are many types of cameras, but I will be focusing on two of the more famous ones : Camera Obscura and The Graflex series D camera. Both of these cameras are similar in type, but they are different in time period. In the process of explaining the key components of each camera, I will discuss what a SLR camera is, and I will also discuss…

Brontë uses mirrors to reveal Jane’s reflection as separate from how Jane perceives herself in order to suggest that through her maturity, Jane has suppressed certain attributes in order to function within the confines of society. During Jane’s dream, Bertha is standing in front of the mirror. Jane sees “the reflection of visage and features quite distinctly in the dark” (327). Bertha’s features contrast the dark and, therefore, are light. Thus, Brontë implies that Jane wants Bertha’s…

A New Look Through the Looking Glass The reality of life is that nothing thing is really as it seem to be. The world viewed by the individual, is at many times, only is limited to what is within one's willingness to be perceived. This has been extensively expressed throughout our Culture. In the essay "Dream Machines," Will Wright, is passionate about the contributions of gaming, which he expresses his belief of the positive influence on the the underlying process through which people…

their magic slip of paper. You receive your check, take it out of the envelope and glance at the number on the right. Eyes flitting around the room, you realize that your check is worth significantly less than those who surround you. Women go through this same situation every pay day. Men are paid significantly more money than women even when they are working the same exact job. Even though this was not an issue when “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson was written, there are clear implications…

Through the last five days, I kept track of the foods and beverages I consumed and the portions of the meals. I also made note of how I was feeling each day and how much energy I had throughout each day. As the textbook, Nutrition: Your Life Science, stated in Module 1, the characteristics of a healthy and balanced diet consists of “moderation, variety, balance, and adequacy with Calorie control” (Turley and Thompson 31). In the past week, I have attempted to follow these characteristics by…

The Epitomization of American Identity Through American Literature The present is shaped by those who took action in the past. There exists in early American literature and history, a struggle for the realization of equality. Which opposed the accepted immoral standpoint of discrimination and exclusion. Held by the majority of public during most of the literatures publication. Authors such as William Apess, Olaudah Equiano, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln depict the battle between a…

side of the road. He popped his trunk and a cloud of smoke emerged. “That’s not good” Brandon said, letting out a loud sigh. He knew he was miles from civilization so he decided to go looking for other campers that may be able to help him. After 10 minutes or so of looking Brandon came across an old cabin, through the window he…

children of my own would fulfill my need to take care of others. Looking back on my goals of becoming a nurse anesthetist is something that would have never happened in the colonial era. Women stayed at home at took care of the house. The era we live in today where women are almost treated as equals has given me the opportunity to pursue my goals and become a nurse anesthetist. The book mentions a term called the glass ceiling. The glass ceiling is when women have reached the highest point in…

on stand or on glass walls to protect the art piece. This museum is joins museum the combined modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space. When first enter the museum a woman and man my age or order welcome me with a big hello I reply my hello and pay for my sister and I ticket. As I was walking around, I realize Art has no format, which make it unique. What I realize well looking at the art portrait that most artist has dark side that show through their art. If…

inform them or to influence them. There are many examples through many works of protest literature, each differing in their strategy and efforts to achieve their goal among their Audience. Two good examples are William Ape’s An Indians Looking Glass for White Men and Frederick Douglas’ What to a slave is the Fourth of July?. These two works have many similarities with each other, but also have many differences. With An Indians Looking Glass for White Men, Apes was addressing the audience of the…