The English Way Essays

Morgan Ashley Jamila Lyiscott in her spoken word poem 3 Ways to Speak English demonstrates that there is more than one way to speak English. The overarching question she asks throughout the poem is who has the authority to deem some forms of speech articulate and others as not. Language ideology, defining or judging someone by how they speak, is a common way of profiling the people we meet. It is also the basis for much social discrimination. For example, the language ideology that often follows

The definition of a dystopia is “a society characterized by human misery, squalor, oppression, and disease and overcrowding”. (Dictionary.com) According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the noun ‘dystopia’ first appeared in 1952. The first citation for the word ‘dystopian’, which wasn’t seen until a decade later, was mentioned in a speech written in the House of Commons by John Stuart Mill, a Victorian philosopher, in 1868. Mill’s speech lead to ‘Dystopian’ becoming a Victorian term. (The Curious

Alecia Williams Professor Guest English 201 26 February 2018 The Effects of Epiphany Both stories, “The Dead” and “Araby” by James Joyce, were two very interesting pieces. The stories displayed quite a variety of themes including, betrayal, regret and life and death, just to name a few. However, epiphany is considered the major and most important theme in James Joyce’s stories. Therefore, in this essay, we’ll see how epiphany affected the characters in both stories. In “Araby”, the narrator was

The falling action of the story can be classified as the segment of the story where the intent mentioned in the exposition has already taken place, in which the ramifications of the climax are described. In “The Cask of Amontillado” the Falling Action is marked by the point where the Narrator begins to mock the false-humility he carried through the prior portions of the story. The narrator asks his entrapped adversary in a jokingly serious manner if he would like to turn back. He gives him no chance

Kambili to transition from a character of silence and submission into an outspoken and self-entitled woman -- something that doesn’t fully happen by the end of the book. However, Kambili has very much changed from the beginning, just not in the dramatic way that the audience expects; Kambili’s life starts with dominance from their father. Kambili and Jaja learn to deal with their problems through silence, and eventually use silence as a means of power. The first instances of silence presented in the novel

Everyday use is a short story by Alice Walker published in her 1973 collection in Love and Trouble. This story revolves around the relationship between a mother and her daughters. The story concerns a young woman who has visited her mother in the village after a very long time. She thinks herself very educated and smart and attempts unsuccessfully to get the quilt which her mother had promised to gift to her younger daughter on her wedding. Another story, The Lottery is one of the most famous American

In the world, power has played an important role throughout one’s life. From the monarchs to today’s government, it has always been present amongst them, so that they can take care and protect the people. However, one learns that this is not always the case. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, a group of children stranded on an island decide to vote for a leader for order in the society. In this process, Golding argues that when one has power, it negatively affects relationships due to how one

Zeus, the god of the sky, is a prominent character in Greek Mythology. The debate on whether Zeus is a good or negative god is a very controversial subject. Many myths, like Kronos and Zeus, show Zeus being a good god. However, other myths for example, Prometheus, show him being negative. My most preferred myth, Demeter, shows Zeus being a good god and causing a positive impact on those around him. Consequently, it is my firm opinion that Zeus serves a favorable role in Greek mythology. Many famous

Most take for granted their family’s ways, and they carry into adulthood numerous attitudes and behaviors acquired in childhood. Family cultures vary greatly in their ability to tolerate differences. Typically, this type of thinking is strongly rooted in traditions. For example, some cultures

has been covered in snow, like a warm blanket. This still wasn’t enough for him. The entire ocean, that almost makes up behalf of the earth, was impossible for the dragon to freeze. As he was trying to try to freeze the ocean, the sun stood in its way. The hottest, scorching star that shone from the thermosphere of the universe, started melting Chillmaw’s masterpiece little by little. Driven by the blazing rays of the sun, Chillmaw flew to the center of the star, pulling back to release the most

everyone in a very cheerful way? There are people with such character and we can notice that they are the kind of people who have lots of friends. They deliver cheerful ambiance to their surroundings, so everyone always expects their presence. They make up their mind to be happy all the time, and they deliver positive energy to others. Believe it or not, some people with such character, whom I have known so well, are successful on their lives. Do you think as the way that I do? Yes, I wish I could

(AGG) Think, take a good look around at your society, if you don't you might seriously regret it. (BS-1) Technology is a huge distractions and a big problem in both societies and with new advances coming out every minute, there is no stopping the distractions from taking over society. (BS-2) Fahrenheit 451 and our society are depressed and unhappy because of these distractions, so they take their lives. (BS-3) Surrounding yourself with nature gives you time to think and act off of how you think,

the yard. This was Scout’s nature because she did not know any other way to live due to having no mother. Since she was wearing pants at a Christmas dinner, her aunt got mad because it was not ladylike. All the tomboyish things that Scout enjoys doing can not be done in a dress. Scout is not much of a lady; she grew up with a brother who she did everything with. She never has a reason to wear a dress or be super ladylike. In no way does she resemble a lady, but that is just how she knew to live from

portrayal of everyday events to develop the plot. Madame Bovary belongs in the genre of realistic fiction; thus, it embraces the idea that people were neither completely good or completely bad (Rahn). This allows Flaubert to develop Emma Bovary in such a way that makes readers sympathize with her situation despite

Clinton where everything was basically just war. Everyone was always arguing and there was no peace at all. I hoped one day everything would go back to normal. As I got out of bed I hit my head on the bottom of the top bunk(which was made of metal by the way) ¨Ouch!¨ I yelled . ¨How do I still not see that coming! I mean really, I've been here for three years and I am still not used to it.¨ As I got out of bed I tripped on my little sister´s baby doll that she usually just leaves on the floor. I started

the utility of an action. A utilitarian may argue that the benefits of a certain practice outweigh the harms, particularly in cases where the patient cannot make decisions or is unable to understand or consent to treatment. So to say, as long as the way they are conducting this practice is respectful, and the patient's wellbeing is the primary consideration, a utilitarian might suggest that covert medication administration is a justifiable means of achieving the greatest overall good for all parties

There are lots of video about cats freaking out from cucumber in the internet world. However, many people do not know why. The cat and cucumber videos involves someone placing a cucumber on the floor behind a cat while the cat is eating or drinking. When the cat turns around and sees the cucumber, it exhibits a strong reaction. Cats freak out, jump into the air, and run away. Others stare at the cucumber as if afraid it will attack them. It turns out that cats are afraid of cucumbers because they

Protestant male, called Ernst Winter, disappeared from a German town named Konitz (Poland today), and four days later on March 15 some parts of his body were found. The body of Ernst Winter was found bloodless and cut perfectly into pieces. The way the body was found made the citizens of Konitz believe that the murderer was a Jewish citizen. From the discovery of the body pieces of Ernst Winter, the life of the Jewish

very challenging to fit in with the “American way”. Esperanza struggles throughout the book with finding her place in society. She looks to other female role models in her community for guidance, where she finds different results. Most of Esperanza’s female role models on Mango Street have unique stories to tell of their experiences with men on Mango Street. However, they all have the central theme of mistreatment by men and they each have their own way of dealing with it. The divergent responses Esperanza

now almost two years later it still can be. But you live and you learn, and I get to be the best mommy I can be to my daughter Henley! We may not have everything that we want, but we have everything that we need; most of all we have each other. The way she looks up to me with those soft loving, gentle baby blue eyes and says mommy, pulls on my heartstrings big time. Henley's father never stepped up to be the parent he should have been, but that is okay because I get to be both for