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Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the title character is Hassan, the buried friend of the protagonist. He is what indirectly drives the entire course of the story. The unusual title shows the emotional journey and character growth of Amir, the protagonist; throughout the story, “the kite runner” changes its meaning for Amir; The kite runner also refers to the selfless love Hassan has for Amir, which is a theme in the novel. In brief, the author most likely chose this title because of its influence in…

Nick assigns the name of “The Great Gatsby” for a numeral amount of reasons to Jay Gatsby. Fitzgerald also assigns the name to the novel. There is some irony to the title, but not enough to change it. There are many reasons why the title is semi-ironic, including that he was involved in the mob life. He met a girl named Daisy and fell in love with her the in beginning but had to leave for war. Daisy then married another guy who was really wealthy, so Gatsby thought he needed to be…

Important to realize, Title IX is a wondrous step forward for our nation, but it is severely flawed. There are several modifications that needed in order to reflect our ever changing society. It feels as though it is not a result of Title IX but rather due to the crudely implemented ways that people still discriminate in the present day. Regarding what improve can be made, there are several examples of changes that are needed in order for Title IX to reflect our society. An example being the…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments, employment agencies, labor organizations, and the federal government. Title VII also prohibits employment decisions based on stereotypes and…

The idea that the chapter titles are a form of self-identification holds true for the other characters we see with monikers. While this article would be much too lengthy for me to cover each of them in detail, suffice it to say, they all feel a disconnect between their actions and their self-image. Jon Connington is sick of pretending to be someone else. Barristan grows weary of watching kings and queens and wants to be bold again. Quentyn would rather be back in Dorne doing almost anything…

To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, has a very significant title. This is because the meaning of the title is showed in many ways throughout the novel. In chapter 10, Atticus tells the kids, “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (119). Scout and Jem asked Miss Maudie what that means and she explained it to them. She told them that mockingbirds don’t do anything harmful so it is a sin to kill something so innocent. In To Kill A Mockingbird, there are many…

Title IX, an educational law signed in 1972, was a law designed for the federal school system to prevent discrimination based on gender (justice.gov). At the beginning of the 21st century, this law is back in the spotlight in America today. The controversy now is much different than it was back in the 1970’s. In May of 2016 President Obama ordered all school systems to respect the bathroom choices of transgender students in the U.S. The administration used the threat of losing federal funds…

presentation on Title IX as part of the Summer Bridge Program. It was one of several presentations that we were made to watch and participate in as part of a first-year welcoming program. Day one: Financial Planning and Budgeting. Day Three: How to Study. Day Sixteen: Title IX. When we saw the event on our agendas, my peers and I were confused. What exactly is Title IX? And how can we get out of sitting through yet another awkward, two hour presentation? I had no idea as an incoming student what…

how school manipulate the size and number of their men’s non-commercial sports to keep the number of male participants down and how it is counterintuitive to the goals expressed by Title IX. The article continues that Title IX was never meant to be an affirmative action law, but rather “like Title VI and Title VII, Title IX is an anti-discrimination statute” and has just been twisted to become different than what it was originally intended to be. The article finally proposes some long and…

Buyer Beware: Watch Out for the Car Title Loan Scam kw: car title loan scam Meta: While they may be legal in some states, the car title loan scam can cost you thousands of dollars. Before you sign, rethink your decision. It might not technically be a scam, but it might as well be. With car title loans, you use your vehicle title as collateral. You get an expensive, high-interest rate loan that has to be repaid in a short amount of time. Often, you are given less than a month to repay the…