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Jefferson was a remarkably talented person, and his major contribution as a politician, writer, diplomat, statesman, philosopher, and scientist made him a prominent figure among the Founding Fathers. He combined philosophical principles with his political views with logical efficiency. His central political belief was “absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority”. He believed that the course of the republic was determined by the will of the people through elections.

The origin and stories of Santa Claus in the Christian religion have always been a subject of critical appreciation and discourse. The essay analyzes the positive aspects of Santa Claus and the detrimental aspects of Santa Claus in the authentic Christian celebrations of Christmas. The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” sheds light upon the Christian belief of Saint Nicholas as Santa Claus, who comes to every house to distribute

This poem was first published in 1633, but it is unknown when it was exactly composed by the poet John Donne. It is an erotic poem that uses the flea as a sexual innuendo. The poet employs the logic that if the mixing of their blood in a flea after it has bitten them is innocent, then sharing a bed is also not a sin. This poem was written at

In recent decades, the cost of attending college has dramatically increased. It is regarded as an elite privilege, one that many cannot afford and, therefore, are opting out from attending. In contrast, those who choose to go to college are often burdened with life-long student loans, which remain due even after retirement. As a result of this educational crisis of rising costs, the proposition of free college education is becoming

To what law does Antigone appeal for her justification? Antigone appeals to the law of the gods that commands humans to bury their loved ones properly. She followed this law to prevent the wrath of the gods from coming down on her. Creon, however, is only a man, and his law means nothing against the gods. What does Antigone mean in using this law as the defence for her actions?

Literature Analysis The magic of Christmas comes from the innocent wonder of the children; their belief in an old man who has a flying sleigh and leaves gifts for everyone makes this occasion complete. However, when these children start to grow up, they stop believing in Santa and even start telling other children that he does not exist. This was the case for eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who wrote to the

Introduction Breaking Bad is an American television series that revolves around the story of a high-school chemistry teacher turned into a drug lord. The transformation of the character comes after he is diagnosed with cancer and is told that he has two years to live. Television communicates stories and information that take inspiration from the real world. It is a reflection of society and culture. The themes that are portrayed

In your discussion, provide quotes and explain the ways in which their details illustrate and support your claims (the hows and whys of your claims’ reasoning). What happens (“what”) is less important than emotions evoked, ideas communicated, or points made (“so what”). Provide interpretation connecting the language of the text to what Pilgrim at Tinker Creek or Annie Dillard accomplishes in language. In your claims and in your quote-claim, connect

Introduction The property selected for this paper is Chinatown House, located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It was built in 1919, serving as a home for over fifty Chinese American labourers who helped in the construction of Rancho Cucamonga. In 1985, it was labelled as the city’s landmark; however, in 2013, the city’s officials made plans to demolish the property. Efforts were made to save the property. In the same year,

Who are the three racial/ethnic groups in this encounter? The three major racial/ ethnic groups in Postville were the Anglo-Americans, Hasidic Jews, and Hispanic Mexicans. Anglo-Americans The Anglo-Americans were the native group of people residing in Postville before the in-migration. These Anglo-Americans were of German, English, and Scandinavian origin. This community of Postville, Iowa, was majoring in farming. They enjoyed greased pig contests and parades and also believed strongly in

Written in 1981, Raymond Carver’s Cathedral is a story that follows the themes of jealousy, doubt, uncertainty, dispassion, and isolation. The story is written from a first-person perspective; however, the name of this person is unknown, and from the beginning, it becomes obvious to the readers that the narrator is a very insecure individual. The narrator is displeased at his wife for inviting her friend over to their house for

What is Antigone’s primary moral conflict? Why does this qualify as the main moral conflict? Antigone by Sophocles is a marvellous piece of literature that has crystal clear conflict. The main moral conflict in this regard is to decide which value is fundamental and powerful in its real essence, either the law of God or the law of the city. In character depiction, this conflict arises between Antigone and Creon;

Menand, L. (2016, October 3). Karl Marx, Yesterday and Today. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/10/karl-marx-yesterday-and-today In this article, Louis Menand explained the views of Karl Marx and analyzed them, posing the question of whether Marxism is relevant today or not. He explained the concept thoroughly by stating that Marxism was a utopian view of the world where there were no class systems or hierarchy. This idea is utopian as today, in

Philosophy tries to present the meaning of life using knowledge, existence and reality. Many philosophers have presented their philosophies, trying to define life through their perspectives. This includes Diogenes, Epicurus and Zeno, three Athenian philosophers with unique life perspectives. This paper will explore their theories and provide criticism of those theories. Diogenes Of Sinope You cannot say that you have truly lived if you spent your life following the conventions

Introduction The field research activity is fascinating, but the present pandemic episode has reverted the whole situation worldwide. Ultimately, almost all sectors, especially students, have to move towards a virtual world aided by modern technology. Hence, our field visits to multiple museums for preparing “Museum Field Research Assignment” have been transformed towards the visual world. In other words, students have to visit these museums by using virtual resources through the

In the 21st century, we have come across various environmental and sociopolitical disasters. The global pandemic of coronavirus and the lockdown has incited social and psychological issues in people. The implication of the lockdown and the widespread coronavirus has restricted me at home. Before COVID-19, I had visited my parents’ house twice a year. It has been one and a half years since I visited my parents’ country house. It

Introduction The film “The Big Short”1 incorporates a true story that was released to the public in 2015. It is a comedy cum drama piece of art based on the book “The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (2010)” written by Michael Lewis. The author seems to be a believer in the bubble bursting that bred the great depression, which benefited few ones with immense profit. In addition, the book

Contemporary society is filled with numerous conveniences that aid us in living the best quality of life; however, this kind of life has led to materialistic pursuits that can wreak havoc on mental health. According to recent research, in the 2010s, every person experienced nineteen per cent more stress than in the 1990s, when each person experienced two per cent more stress in their daily lives (Mastroianni). More recent data

“A Christmas Carol” is a story written by Charles Dickens in 1843. This story gained immense fame over the years, leading to many movie adaptations. A movie directed by Brian Desmond-Hurst, named Scrooge, is considered the closest in storytelling to the original literature (Desmond-Hurst, 1951). The tale follows the life of Ebenezer Scrooge, a rich miser with an obsession with doubling his money. His obsession is so great that he

A social contract is a silent agreement among the members of society for the benefit of the whole society. This theory gained fame in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries through Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This essay will explore their views regarding the social contract theory. Thomas Hobbes was not keen on the consequences brought by the social contract theory as he deemed the power of the