Set in the Victorian era, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde highlights behavioural expectations and the societal definitions attached to good and evil. It delivers insightful messages for the readers and beautifully posits the duality of human nature and the need to display measured behaviour to be acceptable within a society, keeping the id under constant control. The character himself is torn between the ego

Executive Summary The research under investigation provides insight into the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) at the global level between countries in dried seahorses. The literature review and data (secondary) analysis suggests that the demand for seahorses is in the East Asian countries of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Furthermore, illegal markets from Africa are directing their exports towards East Asia through the transit country of Belgium. The major purpose

Comparative Essay The stories “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates and “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor bear many similarities and differences related to the plot and characters. “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” depicts the story of a young and naive teenager who begs for attention from men and ultimately meets her match in the form of

“Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou “Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, still I’ll rise.” (Angelou 9-12) The stanza is about hope, resilience, struggle, perseverance, and determination to rise high and gain liberty and enlightenment. Maya Angelou is an American civil rights activist, and the poem “And Still I Rise” is a publication of the year 1978, which represents the

Zagorsky, J. L. (2016). Why are fewer people getting married? Retrieved May 18, 2021, from The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/why-are-fewer-people-getting-married-60301 The economist Zagorsky(2016) analyzes the decline in the trend of people getting married and presents various reasons. According to Zagorsky(2016), fewer people are opting to get married all over the world, and the reasons range from economic conditions to religious beliefs and from an increase in women’s literacy rate to a personal

“There is a set of advantages that have to do with material resources, and there is a set that has to do with the absence of material resources – and the reason underdogs win as often as they do is that the latter is sometimes every bit the equal of the former.” (Gladwell 19) This quotation is based on the essence of the chapter and the writer’s motives to inspire

The protagonist of the story is Oskar Schell, a nine-year-old intelligent, eccentric, and clever boy who manages to self-identify numerous things, which includes origamist, inventor, amateur archaeologist, and amateur entomologist. As a narrator, he contemplates topics at a deeper level and has a high level of empathy. He trusts strangers, makes friends, and keeps assorted collections and hobbies. The search for the key’s lock is, in fact, the search for

Figurative Language: The use of figurative language, such as metaphor and similes, is prominent in the poem as Piercy sheds light on the changes that a young girl faces to gain acceptability in society. An elegy on the gloomy death of female individuality and free will, the poem uses an extended metaphor of a Barbie doll to present the perceptions of society about women’s beauty and sheds light on how

Le Guin’s protagonist “George Orr” dreams of altering the reality of overpopulation when insisted in the second due to Haber, which puts the human race at almost instinct due to plague. Haber is a researcher in the discipline of sleep, along with an ambitious physiatrist, and seeks to utilize the dreaming power of George Orr in changing the planet while ending up harming himself and the planet. Orr’s dream solves

Allen, S. (2019). American Psychological Association. Retrieved May 18, 2021, from Social Media’s growing impact on our lives: https://www.apa.org/members/content/social-media-research Allen (2019) highlights the impact of social media usage, especially among teens. She explains its effect on relationships by exploring the concept of social displacement from the points of view of both: proponents stating that social media usage provides such a wholesome interaction that the need to meet physically is decreased,

Personal dissatisfaction and discontentment are a part of human nature. Modern literature is filled with the themes of discontentment, isolation, and depression. Louise Mallard from “The Story of an Hour” is unsatisfied with her life because of her stereotypical marriage. Micho Alvarez is unsatisfied because of the racist judgment by the American Society for Immigrants. This essay provides a critical analysis that unveils the modern theme of discontentment and problems

Annotations: Rhyme and Meter: The poem has a pleasant sound to it and flows nicely with the rhyme created in every second line. The rhyming words, through/ dew, hair/ fair, me/ be, etc., create connectedness within verses (1-12). The use of concise and specific language is quite pleasing for the readers. Tone and Tone Shifts: The tone of the poem alters as the poem progresses. Initially, Bronte presents a calm

The topic of my research paper is aimed at exploring the views of proponents and opponents of making physical education mandatory for high school students. The advocates of this idea put forth the health benefits of physical education along with its positive impact on cognitive, emotional, and social development, which ultimately leads to improved academics and fruitful social relations (Malina, Bouchard, & Bar-Or, 2004; Talbot, 2001). At the same time,

Article Critique Diabetes has reached an alarming situation worldwide and similarly is playing havoc in the USA, especially among American Adults. Experts recommend a specific diet plan in this regard. In this way, the prices of food items are directly linked to the dietary plan and become a barrier to executing a diabetes-healthy diet plan. The said article discusses and concludes the effect of food price on the glucose level

Introduction: The education and training system of the country polishes multiple personality traits of the candidates that help in their nursing career and professional life (Doubeni et al., 2020). In this way, the Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988) is beneficial, as it helps people improve their understanding of any situation or experience. It is a valuable tool that allows participants to reflect on any incident or experience and comprises six stages

Introduction Sociologists have long strived to define the concepts of family and kinship along with their varied implications in different societal structures. The definition of the family put forth by Murdock dates back more than half a century ago, and it entails family to be a social group that is attributed to shared residence, economic dependability, and procreation. It is the cohabitation of adult males and females involved in a

It was a harsh summer evening, and I was sitting on my bedroom window couch, staring outside and wishing I could change the life I was living. Even though I utterly wanted to go deaf, some sharp, poisonous voices were crossing my hearing and hitting hard my self-esteem and my eardrums – the voices of my parents, scaring me to death. I was just 12, and it was the end

Over the past few decades, sociologists and economists have observed a steady decline in the trend of people opting to tie the knot. This decreasing trend is not limited to any one country, but rather all over the world. Regardless of the socio-economic status of the country, more and more people are deciding not to get married. Throughout history, there has been a fluctuation in this trend, with a steep

It is a common belief that determination to achieve something is the basis of the effort we put into its pursuit. Without an underlying desire and passion to realize one’s dreams, all talent is wasted, as it is grit that transforms potential into reality and talent into observable skill. The world is filled with people whose talent knows no bounds, yet the frequency of people being able to earn a

I don’t deny that everyone has to face a lot of challenges while pursuing their academic or career goals. However, I think my case is somewhat different because my challenges are not some common hurdles that come along this journey of becoming a professionally responsible citizen. When I came to the United States, I had just completed high school and couldn’t continue my studies for the next 12 years due