Allusions are used in this letter frequently, not only to establish a position, but also to create some emotional appeal for its readers. Martin Luther King Jr. used these allusions strategically, to hopefully convey his message to the eight Alabama clergymen who doubted him and his efforts. Using references to God and the bible are always powerful, for they relate to a well-known and widely accepted, yet highly criticized subject. Religion is a touchy subject, for so many people have their strong, modified beliefs toward it. In King's letter, it's clear to the reader just how strongly he feels in his beliefs, and how he's using that to his advantage. Being president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference automatically gave King the image of a r

Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" have truly changed my life in a positive way. Before starting to read the book, I thought I was going to find myself with one of those books with difficult concepts to understand and to relate with, however, from the beginning of the begging of the book I was able to connect myself to the author's ideas. Reading about what the author and his wife were going through while they were raising their son was helpful to me, as Covey tells us, his book was inspired by a familiar crisis he and his wife were going through as they were raising their child. Their child was having a hard time keeping up academically and socially. The child was falling behind his classmates in most respects. The first thing the author, Covey and his wife, Sandra tried to do was to motivate his son, to reach such goal they employed phrases such as "that's good son" "keep it up" however, Covey, soon realized that they were

In 1865, after the Civil War, the United States became a united and powerful nation with a strong national government. Andrew Johnson set policies which were different for black and white people. According to Walter L. Fleming in "The Mississippi Black Code," laws were passed after the Civil War that drastically limited civil rights and the liberties of black people. In the beginning, freedmen and black people faced discrimination, violence, and segregation, but black leaders continued working diligently and with the passage of time, equality took form. Black Code is used to refer to legislation which was passed by Southern states at the end of the Civil War to control the labor and movement of slaves. During 1865, every Southern state passed Black Codes that restricted the freedman. These codes gave African Americans certain rights: such as legalized marriage, ownership of property and limited access to the courts, but denied them the rights to testify against whites, to

"Human trafficking, at its most basic level, is defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 as (a) the recruitment, harboring, transporting, supplying, or obtaining a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for involuntary servitude or slavery; or (b) sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform sex acts is under 18 years of age" (Hunt, Logan & Walker, 2009). "There is speculation that human trafficking is the third-largest profitable trafficking activity after drug and gun trafficking" (Hyland, 2001). Why is this crime so profitable and why has it gone unnoticed for so long? "This price is too good to be true!" You may have wondered to yourself how some goods and services can afford to operate with such low prices. There may be more behind the curtains than you would care to know. Human trafficking has gotten mass media attention recently, especially invo

Napoleon was one of the most influential men in the history of France - and in fact, the world. He had a brilliant mind, set on becoming a changing factor in France. He played an integral part of making France a stronger nation, such as ending the revolution and creating the Napoleonic code. Napoleon also changed the idea of how people were judged, no longer by ancestry and wealth, but by education and endeavors. Napoleon was a great leader and was the change that France needed to make it the great country it is today. Napoleon wanted equality for the people of France. The Napoleonic Code was developed in 1804 by Napoleon and it was used to create equality and to give opportunities to people who had the best qualifications to get government jobs, rather than automatically giving them to wealthy nobles and royals. This was also the first law to allow freedom of religion. The code was quickly written to replace the old laws of the feudal law system making the Napo

In William Faulkner's story, "As I Lay Dying", Dewey Dell is the only woman in the Bundren family. With many responsibilities and a baby on the way, she should be thought of as the most pitiable and pitiful Bundren family member. Dewey Dell's predicament reveals that she is stubborn and is clearly following the same behavior of many women in her same situation.  Dewey Dell, while picking cotton in the field with Lafe, has an inner monologue debating where she will go into the secret shade. Dewey Dell says, "And so it was full when we came to the end of the row and I could not help it."(Falkner 27). We later learn that Dewey Dell and Lafe went into the secret shade to have sex. As well she becomes pregnant and with her mother dying and her young age she decides to seek out someone who will give her an abortion. Dewey Dell is the most pitiable because of many things see does. Lafe doesn't want the child either so he gave her 10 dollars to get an abortion and provides her with the information that she maybe able to get it

Americans have always wanted the "best" of things. Brand new cars, big houses, and flashy clothes have historically been an American way of life. Even in the face of extreme hardships, Americans being Americans, go to extreme measures to preserve their way of life. Of course, we Americans have our liberties, our freedom, and our democracy, but other Nations do as well, but our version of democracy has a certain allure to it. Rock and Roll, Hollywood, and muscle cars were not discovered by the French. That being said, with this "American" state of mind comes with a strong sense of paranoia that someone is going to take all these things away from you. In a post war America, paranoia was the new enemy. After suffering through the Great Depression, and winning the biggest war the world has ever seen, you would think we would have been caring free and relax. Not the case at all, Americans were first concerned about entering into another Depression with the return of millions of out of work

Because I am dyslexic, I understand what it feels like to be invisible. Unlike some other disabilities, a person does not know whether or not someone has dyslexia just by looking at him or her. While one might assume that would make dealing with dyslexia easier, sometimes as a child I wished someone would just make me wear a sign that said, "different." People were always surprised when the teacher asked me to read out loud in class, and I would clam up. Even though I had no trouble with math, any time I had to read I just could not do it. Even without a sign, it did not take other students long to figure out that I was different. They called me stupid, and, for a time, I believed them. When I watched movies and (after much toil) read books as a child, I never saw an example of someone like me who had trouble reading but could still succeed. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" was just the example I needed. In both the book and the movie, based upon it, t

The dialogue "Euthyphro", is a conversation being carried between two great philosophers, Socrates and Euthyphro, on the porch of King Archon. Socrates will be tried with "rash imaginations and innovations in religion" (Jowett, 2008; pg. 9). Just before the trial, led by Meletus, the prosecutor, Socrates and Euthyphro converse philosophically in relation to his trial about pious and impious. Socrates is in need of some answers from Euthyphro before the prosecution begins, but his probing leads to inharmonious answers from Euthyphro. The concept of holiness emerges in the dialogue when Euthyphro spoke of the prosecution against his very own father and what his family believed. They say that he did not kill him, and that if he did, the dead man was but a murderer, and I ought not to take any notice, for that a son is impious who prosecutes a father. Which shows, Socrates, how little they know what the gods think about piety and impiety (Jowett, 2008). Holiness takes a promi

In Helena Maria Viramontes', "Under the Feet of Jesus", historical factors play an integral role in depicting life as a migrant laborer. Capitalism, colonialism, racialization, as well as exploitation are a few of the forces that prove to be important in mediating the political, social, and cultural conditions of Mexican Immigrant labor. In the case of "Under the Feet of Jesus", those conditions are portrayed through the struggles of Estrella and her migrant family. The effects of colonialism are seen at work in Viramontes' novel. Just as the indigenous tribes of Mexico were marginalized by the Spanish, Estrella and the rest of the field laborers were being marginalized by America. After the Great Depression struck, millions of Americans were left unemployed with no source of income to sustain themselves, or their family. Politically and socially, Mexican laborers were targeted as the problem and they began to be viewed as an infestation, an infestation of aliens whom were t

All human beings are born with a unique identity. The way we perceive ourselves, our actions, our thoughts, and interactions with one another are influenced by our identity; who we are. Our identities go beyond what we are on a daily basis and can be influenced by many factors; such as society, culture, religion, ancestral heritage, etc. In order to understand how to find our true self, we must understand that there are different types of identity's that flourish within us depending on our culture and beliefs. For instance, the ego-identity is a necessary point of reference that allows us to consider our daily experiences against what we already believe and know. The authentic-self involves our natural instincts, desires, intellect, talent and capabilities with which we are born with (Khoshaba). After I began reading Beowulf, I asked myself, "What do you see in the poem? Is there a change? A is his identity?" Since psychology is a field of interest to me, I instantly p

1. Analyze the primary causes of information management/information technology project failures and recommend at least three (3) best practices that could be adopted by any organization to avoid such failure in the future. According to our text (Glandon, Smaltz & Slovensky 2008) "the single greatest cause of project failure is poor executing". Other primary causes of information management/information technology project failure include; "Poor planning" "Unclean goals and objectives" "Objective changes during project" "Unrealistic times or resource estimate" "Lack of executive support and user involvement" "Failure to communicate and act as a team" "Inappropriate skill" (Neimat & Taimor). Three best practices that I recommend that could be adopted by any organization to avoid such failures in the future include; 1) Organizations should "Plan the work by utilizing a "Project Definition Document"

The Young Men's Christian Association was founded in England in 1844 by Protestant clergyman George Williams to promote youth athletics. In 1851, the YMCA was established in the United States to attract urban youth to Christianity through athletics. Now, 169 years later, the YMCA is still promoting youth athletics and Christian principles. It has grown to be a prominent presence in over 120 countries and has expanded its mission beyond athletics to develop innovative and effective programs and services, which move people and communities forward. Today its mission statement is: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all" (YMCA). The YMCA defines its cause as: "We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That's why, at the YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardles

?Expatriate strategy is a growing concern for many multinationals as business continues to globalize. To assign their employees to extend work assignment overseas has been increase commonly in organization (Lin et al., 2012). However, there is research that shows the expatriate rate is increasing. 14%-40% of assignments end in failure and also the estimated cost of failure is nearly US$ 1 million per failure for U.S. organizations today (Lin et al., 2012). There are a few reasons why the expatriate strategy will end in failure, such as family issues, culture awareness, work-related factors and length of assignment (Appendix 1). This essay will touch two areas to discuss the issues of expatriate failure deeply and how the multinational companies to minimize the risk of expatriate failure. Expatriate are defined as the employees who works for a company in an oversea location for a certain period of time, usually excess one year (Causin&Ayoun;, 2011). Business globalization has becom

The code name "Geronimo" has stirred quite a controversy lately since the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Many Native Americans feel that it was wrong to link one of the greatest Native American heroes to one of America's most dangerous terrorist. Why couldn't the U.S Navy have chosen a different name to avoid controversy? Has Geronimo simply become a figure of speech? Didn't the Navy care enough to think about the history behind its meaning? People have different perspectives of Geronimo but most Native Americans look up to him as a historical figure and someone who protected them. Geronimo fought for his land and his people - totally incomparable to Osama Bin Laden. It's certain that the use of the name Geronimo as a code for Osama bin L

Job Description The person responsible for the success of a film can be largely attributed to the casting director. Under this role, a casting director must explore and choose from a variety of actors for their services on a film. Seeking a proper fit from auditions and negotiations will ensure the success of the motion picture film. According to filmakingcareers.com, the casting director must go over the script ahead of time before scouting for actors. The importance of the role, characteristics and ages are necessary for the casting director in order to continue with the potential list of actors to choose from. Above all else, its is important to remember that not all actors will be available due to scheduling conflicts. Therefore, the casting director will need to contact agents and deal with the responsibility of callbacks. While this sounds like a very difficult job to handle, because there is so much stress on me if the

?Earlier Historical Art Period The period of Neoclassical art began in the 18th century and overlapped with the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. The Neoclassical art period continued on into the 19th century. The Neoclassical art period embraced stylistic characteristics and often resembled art from the ancient Greco-Roman society. Neoclassical art was grandiose, poised, and very self-controlled. This period held a belief that society was too reckless, playful, and indulgent. The period sought to provide society with past virtues, ethics, and morality. Later Historical Art Period The period of Romanticism began around the 1770's and continued until the second half of the 19th century. The period of Romanticism conflicted with the Age of Enlightenment and the Neoclassical art period in the 18th century. Self-Consciousness was a key element to the period of Romanticism. Romanticism evolved from myth and symbolism whi

The period of Neoclassical art began in the 18th century and overlapped with the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. The Neoclassical art period continued into the 19th century and embraced stylistic characteristics that often resembled art from the ancient Greco-Roman society. Neoclassical art was grandiose, poised, and very self-controlled. This period held a belief that society was too reckless, playful, and indulgent. The period sought to provide society with past virtues, ethics, and morality. Later Historical Art Period The period of Romanticism began around the 1770s and continued until the second half of the 19th century. The period of Romanticism conflicted with the Age of Enlightenment and the Neoclassical art period in the 18th century. Self-Consciousness was a key element to the period of Romanticism. Romanticism evolved from myth and symbolism while embracing nature. Romantics were unsure about the world around the

1. What is the literal purpose of Phoenix Jackson's trip? The literal purpose of Phoenix Jackson's trip is to travel from the country of Natchez to the city to obtain medicine for her sick grandson. 2. Where does she start and where does she end? Are there differences in the place from which she begins, the place where she ends, and the road in-between? If yes, what is the narrative purpose of these differences? Is the road just a literal path? What does the undertaking of this journey tell us about Phoenix? Phoenix starts from her home in a country called "Natchez", and ends in a doctor's office in the city. She has to deal with many obstacles along the way, which include going through the forest, up and down hills, across brooks and through cotton fields to get to the city. Yes, there are differences in the place from where she begins, the place where she ends, and road in – between. Phoenix starts in her home county which is poor, and has to deal with man

The bold and stirring short story, "Snow", was written with deceptive intensity and a sincere tenacity that grabs you immediately. It tells the story of ten year old Yolanda, a little immigrant New York girl, new to the city and to America in general. Author Julia Alvarez, captures with pin point precision the emotional turmoil surrounding the feelings of impending doom in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It also unquestionably captures the authors' love and concern for humanity and her longing for a world at peace. Alvarez's use of conflicting settings, the cold wintery New York and the obvious warmth of her earlier childhood are pivotal to the underlying subconscious imagery of the snow falling in New York and the visualization of humanity. Yolanda's need for tutoring in English is one of our primary indicators that she is not completely Ameri

Psychoanalytic criticism adopts the methods of psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalytical criticism argues that literary texts, just like dreams, express the secret unconscious desires of the author. One may psychoanalyze a particular character within a literary work, but it is usually assumed that all such characters are projections of the author's psyche. William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is usually used with Freudian critics as every character can represent one of Sigmund Freud's theories. One such character from "Hamlet" that is well suited for this is Ophelia. Ophelia is not in the spotlight most of the time, nor do we see much of her, but that is whats most important about her. Shakespeare left many questions for the reader regarding Ophelia. It is never clear why she is doing one action during the play. For example, why does she go insane and delusional after her father is killed by Hamlet, almost like she is in her own world? Was she actually insane, or was she just pretending to be? Did she really love Hamlet? So many questions are left from the play that the reader must figur

The award winning play, "Lost In Yonkers", written by Neil Simon is a tragicomedy focused on the lives of the Kurnitz family and their days in Yonkers, New York. Neil Simon gives the audience a hint of what the play's about through its title. With the characters "lost" not physically, but mentally and emotionally, each character demonstrates that he or she is confused and lost in some manner. From Grandma Kurnitz who is struggling with being a tyrant or stern mother, to Bella, who is lost between childhood and adulthood, Simon highlights how highly dysfunctional this family is and how the title aptly describes each member of the play. Simon's play was written in 1991 as America was entering the Gulf War. It was a critical and popular success, so much so, that in 1993, a film adaptation was created. Even though Simon had previously been recognized for his other works, "Lost In Yonkers" is considered his best work and won him his first Pulitzer Prize. Set during

?Reflect on an important program, proposal or policy change in your district that generated stakeholder opposition and – in the end – was not able to be implemented as planned due to that opposition. Write a short (2-3 page) critique about what went wrong from the communications and citizen-participation/public-engagement standpoint. Describe what the district could have done differently or better to earn the informed consent of critical stakeholders. School closings have always been a very contentious issue, fraught with suspicions and doubt; especially from those stakeholders who would be directly impacted by such closures. This past school year, NYC attempted to close 33 struggling schools. This policy decision generated widespread stakeholder opposition, and was not implemented as planned due to that opposition. The DOE's has established a department to overseer the necessary changes to their schools. The Portfolio and Planning Department is charged with this responsibility. They have established the criteria that describe schools that are among the Persistently Lowest Achieving School.

Cell phone companies usually have attractive offers and offer new cell phone models with the latest technology to attract customers. Accessing the internet, playing games, taking photos, sending messages, and downloading music are all features that are found on nearly all cell phones. Kids and teenagers find it very difficult to ignore this technology - they're interested in the world of modern technology. According to CTIA - The Wireless Association, "79% of teenagers (about 17 million) have a mobile device" (Henshaw). Cell phones have an abnormal ability to control teenagers and kids who are of school age. They do not worry about cell phones being dangerous. The misuse of cell phones causes a lot of issues, especially in schools. These issues can impact a student's education because cell phones can damage their learning and lead to fragmentation of their thinking. In some schools, using cell phones is forbidden, but students always have different ways to hide their cell

Suzanne Basso was born on May 15, 1954. She grew up in a household with eight other children, and two parents who turned to alcohol quite often. Suzanne and her siblings were subjected to both physical and mental abuse growing up. This abuse led her to become a teenage delinquent, and she often ran into problems with sex and theft. She got married in the early 1970's and had two children. She would often have sex with other men while her husband and children were in the house and aware of what she was doing. Basso and her husband sexually and physically abused their two children constantly, and her husband was even arrested for molesting their daughter. She began a relationship with Carmine Basso in 1993, and her former husband moved out of the way. She took Carmine's last name and began to introduce him as her husband even though they never married. In 1997, she took a trip to New Jersey, reportedly to meet Carmine's family. Carmine Basso