If one witnesses or went through negative unstable events as a child, like violence, emotional and/ or physical neglect, lived in a traumatizing environment, they are likely to still show signs of that as an adult. As many may know, one’s childhood and development become very crucial to the rest of their life. Children make meaning out of the events they witness and the things that happen to them and through this they go on to make their own perception […]
The emotion anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state. It involves a strong uncomfortable and hostile response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat. A person experiencing anger will often experience physical conditions, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Some view anger as an emotion which triggers part of the fight or flight brain response. Anger becomes the predominant feeling behaviorally, cognitively, and physiologically when a […]
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Get help with your assignmentThe concept of self-reflection is one which is endorsed by nearly everyone – religious leaders, therapists, politicians, scientists, and etc. Most people would say that self-reflection is a good idea just as most people support the good ideas of love, peace, justice and healthy living. But it is in method and practice that ideas become realities and it is here that we must define and evaluate self- reflection. How do I actually reflect on myself? My communication skills have also […]
Cholly’s early life in The Bluest Eye is told and a significant event that takes place during that time is when Cholly and Darlene have sex, but are caught by two white men. The passage that will be analyzed is the day after, when Cholly is reflecting on the situation and what to do from there. In this passage, descriptive diction, comparison and symbols are used to develop meaning. As Cholly remembers the past night’s experience, his mood and thought rationale […]
Marriage is one of the most important relations which we make in our life or rather they are relations destined by the god. However, not every relation reach the path of success due to so many minor or major issues which arise over time. But for any kind of relationship issue, separation is not always a good choice because there are many things which change when you marry and stay together. Moreover, you should show up with a mutual will […]
In the middle ages, it was believed that the human body comprised of four body fluids, named blood, phlegm choler, and melancholy. Among these four, choler was thought to determine emotional and physical disposition. Bacon opens the essay by associating ambition with this fluid choler that has the quality of making people restless and irritable to do some actions. Likewise, a person sparkling with ambitions can hardly be found to live an un-hassled and relaxed life. The ambition to achieve […]
The protagonist in “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe, is Okonkwo he is a man who grew up with little to nothing in his pocket, nothing to inherit but, he made a name for himself. He was the first person to beat the fiercest wrestler in the village, “Amalinze was the great wrestler who for seven years was unbeaten, from Umofia to Mbaino.”(Pg.1) Okonkwo was very strong and helpful to his village, but he was very mean […]
Many Greek texts have many themes and are a foundation in learning about ancient times and interpreting them in the modern world. Many individuals read and decipher Greek Mythology in order to explain certain phenomena or beginnings of the world in addition to describing and telling stories about the social interactions, fate, power, family and many significant themes in life. A major topic that is depicted in many of the texts is how the ancient societies created a sense of […]
Edwards’s and Hawthorne’s Divergent Handlings of the Inescapability of Sin Jonathan Edwards’s and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s respective pieces, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” and “Young Goodman Brown,” present perspectives and arguments about human morality. The two writings value the recognition of sin within oneself. For Edwards, the inescapability of sin is reason for humans to despise themselves and live in fear. In Young Goodman Brown, there is the conception that awareness of sin presents the opportunity for people […]
In John Winthrop’s, A Modell of Christian Charity, and Jonathan Edwards’, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, what it means to be a Christian is developed in two respectively distinct ways. While both John Winthrop and Jonathan Edwards backed the same principles of Christianity in their sermons, they differ in the rhetoric they employed and the time period in which they preached. Jonathan Edwards, like John Winthrop, tried to generalize to the people of his time how they […]
The Great Awakening induced a tonal shift of the language used in sermons by employing different literary devices and methods of delivery than had been used prior, and this changed the way in which preachers discussed the covenant and election in order to portray a merciless God. Throughout this paper, I will be using textual evidence from two sermons, one before the Great Awakening and one during, as well as drawing upon scholarly articles to validate my theory. First, I […]
Many conflicts that have raised into the world today have been solved by many ways. People can talk out their conflicts and make amends. People may also fight for their conflicts to find the right answer. Nations can solve many problems with other nations by agreeing on peace treaties and agreements. However, nations can also gruesomely conquer their conflicts by war if they cannot reach such agreements. The question arises, if there will ever be an age where these horrendous […]
An unforgettable civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., in his famous speech, I Have a Dream, broadcasted to the entire country, speaks out about the racial oppression still happening to African Americans in 1963, 98 years after slavery had ended. King’s purpose is to argue that some Americans are unaware of the racist realities African Americans have to face when going about their days in the 1960s and to support the end of legalized segregation that takes place in […]
The Safety of Nurses in a Ward Setting when Restraining Aggressive Patients The Research Problem In psychiatry, professionals are also at risk of aggression and violence which involves the risks of being verbal assault and physically assaulted. These negative conducts of patients may include different forms of violence. Nurses are the professions that are more prone to this aggression because they are an immediate relationship with the patients in a psychiatric ward. The nurses also have a closer relationship with […]
Introduction While conflict can be difficult to deal with because it involves change, sometimes it can seem like a threat to the relationships involved. Let me explain briefly. Sometimes an Individual wants to make things work and the other person in conflict says they want the same thing, but only on their terms. Although the other person wants it only on their terms, they do not state it verbally, but behaviorally, or they may come to a verbal agreement but […]
Ever since television stations made their debut in the 1920’s, there have been different types of genres and tv shows that have aired on television. Some of these genres and tv shows include fantasy, science-fiction, action, sitcoms, soap operas, cartoons, and the news. Of course, a lot of these genres and shows include violence, such as a shows in which a superhero defeats the villain and the news reporting a mass shooting. Violence on television has been a controversial subject […]
The story begins with a description of the landscape in Holcomb, a small, isolated town. The description reflects the tranquility of the place before the murders occurred. Capote alludes to the Greek temples to maybe hint a deeper meaning, like in Greek tragedies. Mr. Clutter seems to be a successful, well-respected hard worker. He is able to accomplish his goals and dreams of owning a farm and does it successfully. He was brave enough to leave his job and it’s […]
Characteristics that set great athletes apart from good athletes are their competitive spirit and willingness to do whatever is necessary to succeed. Whether it be training multiple hours a day, intensive dieting, or the use of performance enhancing drugs, athletes always desire more. This desire for more can be the motivation for great athletes to accomplish historic tasks, such as setting new records in a sport, or it can lead to the demise of an athlete’s career, and life. The […]
Summary Baskin & Enright, (2004) present that after a review of the studies of forgiveness logically could be grouped into 3 categories: decision-based, process-based group, and process-based individual interventions (p.79). Baskin & Enright show through their studies why forgiveness is relevant by allowing one to see the importance of the counselor and counselee. One of our human natures is holding onto harm, grudges, and unable to forgive others. This article shows us that there are three categories forgiveness is based […]
Everyone at one point in their life has had to forgive someone else for a fault or offense. If someone steps on another person’s shoe and asks for forgiveness, they grant it without thought and move on with their life. But what if a murderer asks a person to forgive their crimes? What shall one do then? In the book, The Sunflower, written by the Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal, the author poses a question once asked to him that beckons […]
Forgiveness in itself is a process. A process that requires reflection, acknowledgement, and compassion from both the oppressor and oppressed. Forgiveness often requires a journey of grieving and healing that looks and feels different for everyone. Although, at times forgiveness seems like more of an obligation then a choice. Historically, black forgiveness of white violence has remained a form of self-protection for blacks. America celebrates and explicitly demands black forgiveness in the face of violence. At a philadelphia Starbucks, two […]
It is said that out of every one-thousand women married in the United States, almost seventeen of them will get divorced. Even though this seems like a low number, researchers say that there is a divorce in America every thirteen seconds. Unfaithfulness is one of the most common reasons for divorce. In my personal experience with this subject, fighting and lack of the communication was the reason for the separation of my parents. Conflict, alcoholism, problems with money, or simply […]
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those whose behavior is affected in their given circumstance. It basically focuses on the mental or behavioral characteristics of an individual or group. In other words, psychology analyzes the mind and behavior of individuals and groups and it plays a role in how people react or interpret a particular field of information or activity. In essence, psychology is used to analyze and explain important matters in the […]
If people were always kind and obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and so they would never alter, but would grow worse and worse. (Bront. 54) Jane does not agree with Helens belief that turning the cheek is the right thing to do, and will get you into heaven. Jane is so used to growing up in an environment when she had to […]
As a child, we are introduced to not only the world we live in, but in how we must live in it. We are taught how to speak, act, dress, etc… all from those that are molding us to conform to what they have also grown up learning. Culture is an essential part of our identity and where we come from. Our cultures dictate and shape our mentalities and create that roadbridge to which we walk on as we mature […]
In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, it follows the Umuofian tribesman Okonkwo. Okonkwo was a man who thought highly of pride and was a significant man in the tribe. The tribe of Umuofia saw Okonkwo as a man with a bad temper. Okonkwo had a quick hand towards his wives and children. He was especially stern with his son, Nwoye, who seemed to be too feminine at his age. Okonkwo took pride in his large farm and many wives. […]
When looking at the list of books to read, I was contemplating which one looked the most interesting. While gazing over Trafficked by Sophie Hayes, I was immediately enticed by the title. After browsing the book’s summary, the reviews online and learning that this was based on a true story about the authors endeavors, I knew this would be the choice for me. I finished this book in one day, as I could not put it down. This novel was […]
Little do we know how greatly video games have taken over our lives.Since the creation of video games we’ve spent tons of money and time on just one game. In Christopher Ferguson’s article Video Games Aren’t Addictive he argues at the fact he believes that video games are not addictive and saying That it’s normal behavior and may be a waste but it’s not as damaging of lives in the way drug and alcohol can be.(2017) However, I am arguing […]
A destructive issue that remains prevalent in society is the re-occurrence of abuse, otherwise known as domestic violence. Often concealed and undetectable, domestic violence has a lingering effect on large groups of people of varying demographics. There is an unwarranted misconception that domestic violence can only occur in the physical form to women. Contrary to popular belief, this is an inaccurate notion. Domestic violence is not an act that is gender exclusive, but it occurs in both the lives of […]
Biopsychosocial Michael Peters was a 50 year old Caucasian resident at the Ed Thompson Veteran’s Center, a substance abuse residential rehabilitation facility for Veterans. Michael attended group sessions but didn’t contribute to discussions or interact with anyone. He was very quiet and isolated a lot. Michael grew up in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He was the son of a substance abusing mother who had six children with six different men. His childhood was riddled with severe neglect and trauma. It became apparent […]
