Traditions

their traditions, beliefs and family issues which make every family unique. The practice of a tradition in a family is a way to shape and identify what is important to the members of that family. Mexicans families are known for their cultural traditions such as el grito de Dolores, posadas, and important dates that are used to bring the family together. I have a classic Mexican family who follow the Mexican traditions and gives a unique and special touch that transforms a global tradition into a…

“Tradition is the illusion of permanence” (Woody Allen). Tradition by definition is an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) (Merriam-Webster). They are unwritten beliefs and duties that are passed on from generation to generation, and most of the time, they cannot be interpreted in a logical way. Traditions become a big part of individuals’ routine that they become very accustomed to. As a result, followers…

William Faulkner the authors introduce many themes to the reader through conflict and interactions between characters. One main theme that both short stories share, is how tradition affects different generations. Tradition is defined as customs of beliefs that are handed down from generation to generation. In “The Lottery” , the tradition being handed down is the process of the lottery where the town sacrifices…

(Jewish Traditions and Restrictions) Chaim Potok, is the original Historical Criticism , he gave the heart and brought out the sympathy of the Jewish people and culture. Historical criticism is the bases of any literature piece . It dwells on dates and the origin of the subject and authors outlook. Focuses on things like time ,era, religion and background . The mass murder of 6 million people , in a event called “The Holocaust” is the most imperative and certainly can be used as the offset of…

On Every Thanksgiving, My mom makes a wonderful sweet potato pie. This tradition was passed from my mom's uncle and it was passed on to him from his grandmother. The sweet potato pie we make unfortunately it doesn't look as good as it tastes and smells. The pie is not your traditional pie, it is a southern style sweet potato Casserole. It is made with a medium sized white glass bowl.We start by putting a layer of buttered pie crust at the bottom,then add the other ingredients like yams, sugar,…

harvest. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson describes a town tradition of human sacrifice by being stoned to death. Sacrificing a life for a tradition. Human sacrifice is the act of killing someone usually for a type of ritual, and that is exactly what “The Lottery” does. How could someone be willing to throw stones at a loved one or a fellow neighbor? These are the ones we care for and love, but apparently not in places who have a certain to tradition they have to go by. What does human sacrifice…

celebrate. It consists of many different events than the American New Year. There are many traditions of the Chinese New Year that are celebrated by many families, and Amy Tan’s book “Fish Cheeks” does a good job of representing this culture. Chinese New Year is a very important celebration in China that happens every year; it includes many traditions and many different types of food. One famous tradition that is really important to many families is to have a large meal with family and friends.…

Tradition is a belief or a certain habit that is passed down through the years. Tradition can be extremely dangerous when people begin to blindly follow it without question. Such examples are shown through the poem, “Mending Wall,” and the short story, “the Lottery.” The “Mending Wall,” shows two neighbors who have conflicting viewpoints on a certain issue but never try to change. The more serious story of, “The Lottery,” is the tale of a town that is blindly following a deadly tradition where…

these are called archetypes. In “The Lottery”, the author Shirley Jackson uses effective archetypal symbolism. The symbols portray that dark elements in the cultural traditions creates persecution. The symbolism of the archetypes seen in the characters, the tradition, and the objects use are all features of a cultural tradition that promotes persecution in the society. The characters in “The Lottery” are a representations of different archetypes that affects an individual in a society. For…

and men were the favoured gender. Both women and men had different traditions, roles and responsibilities in society. During the Shogunate period (1550 - 1850), Japanese women were mothers, entertainers and even samurai warriors and the social hierarchy played an important role on woman’s freedom and determined their future in society. Women had certain duties to fulfil, and served many men during their lifetime. A key tradition for women in Shogunate Japan is to obey men throughout her…