Various forms of Writing

frustration following World War I made a few writers center around the ghastliness and pointlessness of war. Other regular topics in 1920s writing included sexuality and the human ability to look for joy and bliss. Amongst these authors were some of the most illustrious of all time: Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James…

As ELs progress through each stage of the PLDs, they first enter the Early stage with basic skill and knowledge, before entering the Exit stage, where they are able to apply their knowledge and skills to more challenging forms of communication and language discipline. Each stage of the continuum can be compared to the rungs of a figurative ladder that ELs must mount in order to achieve English language proficiency. As each student progresses to the next stage of each level…

Anantha Murthy’s Samskara is a religious novel. The novel exposes the conservative life style of the Kannada Brahmins. It attacks the traditional and orthodox principles of the Hindu religion. Sex is an integral part in various Hindu puranas and all the Brahamines of Durvasapura agrahara lead a dull and sterile as well as passive life by suppressing their sexual desire. During his preachings Pranesacharya glorifies the amorous sexual charms of legendary Shakuntala and admires Kalidasa for…

Chemical engineers will often collaborate with various other types of engineers such as mechanical, electrical and structural engineers; as well as, plant managers, technicians, and executives. When asked which communication skill he wished his university would have stressed more, Hannigan replied with…

for an education are all reflected in this short story, revealing that life for a Native American is not easy or satisfying. Alexie pours his own life experiences into most of his writing and this is true for “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona,” as well. By using his own life as inspiration for his writing, Alexie allows for others to know the hardships experienced by Native Americans, primarily demonstrating his belief…

competing pool. Therefore, to be competitive, employees must acquire skills that set them apart from any machine. To succeed in the modern world it is important to acquire skills that machines cannot emulate, such as emotional intelligence, reading, writing, critical thinking skills, unstructured problem solving, and ability to break loose from monoculture. Emotional intelligence is a crucial quality for success because it sharpens the individual’s ability to communicate…

book shrouded with gore, violence, and suspense may seem perplexing, but author Stephen King has proved this possible with the novel Misery. In this stomach-wrenching story, the main character Paul Sheldon successfully directs his way through the various hindrances set by the antagonist Annie Wilkes, in hopes of reaching for the freedom that he yearns for. In Misery, King extols the potential for self-determination through the use of the Scheherazade motif, the “Can You?” motif, as well as the…

instead confined to a life of domesticity. Most men in Athens did not receive a formal education either. There were rich Athenians who could afford private teachers. These men were taught poetry, reading, mathematics, etc., as well as being trained in various sports. This difference really tells you what each polis wanted to focus on; Sparta wanted to always be a military power, while Athens was very prosperous and could support a leisure…

an effort to bring awareness to the idea in monetizing our organs. He is able to effectively communicate his controversial viewpoint with credible evidence and easy to read language. Therefore, common people are able to understand his argument and form their own opinion on the matter. The purpose of discussing such a repugnant topic is made clear by the author’s mention of the people who die waiting for an organ transplant. It is a worthwhile purpose because it is not usually discussed…

Girl in Hyacinth Blue: Reverse Chronological Order. The main twist to Girl in Hyacinth Blue was that it was told in reverse chronological order unlike most books, but was it entirely necessary? When it comes down to new (especially books) there aren't many “new” tricks that can capture the reader, but in Girl in Hyacinth Blue the author made a rather interesting decision to write the book backwards(starting at the end and ending at the start). Was making the Girl in Hyacinth Blue in reverse…