Humanities Essays

Community Resilience After a Crisis: Lessons Learned From Deuteronomy

Colombo, US Embassy. “Interreligious Symposium on Community Resilience.” (2019). In one of the articles in this source, “The Role of Religious Leaders in Disastrous Events,” the Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Prof. Samantha Ilangakoon, examines religious leaders’ roles in disasters. The report highlights religious ... Read More

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A Critical Analysis of FDR’s 1942 State of the Union Address

Introduction One of the memorable moments in the United States history was during World War II when America was fighting against the Axis powers. This critical analysis delves into contextual elements that made President Roosevelt’s speech significant during his time and even today. With the help of analysis of the speech’s organization, rhetorical tactics, and ... Read More

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A Comprehensive Analysis of George Wesley Bellows ‘Snow-Capped River’ at Telfair Museums”

Introduction When touring and exploring arts in the Telfair Museum, I was captured by an artwork called “Snow-Capped River,” painted by George Wesley Bellows. It is a hand-painted masterpiece, too good for when it was done. It’s a peaceful beauty describing the serenity of nature, and I was careful in walking through its visual complexities. ... Read More

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A Comparative Analysis of Turkish and Algerian Experiences During the Ottoman Era and European Colonization

Introduction Turkish and Algerian nationalisms arose under the peculiar conditions of the Ottoman Empire and European colonization. The empire of Ottomans was comprised of different ethnicities, creating a polyethnic identity during the Ottoman period. The young Turks notably indicated the collapse of the Empire and gave rise to the emergence of Turkish nationalism, culminating in ... Read More

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Exploring Perspectives on the Meaning of Life

Introduction According to Susan Sontag, “Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are”(12). Philosophers have explored the profound question of life’s purpose through various lenses. Albert Camus, for instance, asserted that life itself was purposeless and meaningless; others, such as Sartre, have taken different approaches to answering this question. He ... Read More

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A Comparison and Contrast of the Creation Accounts From Genesis 1 and Rig Veda

Section 1: Brief Summary The Genesis 1 story and the Rig Veda story offer different perspectives regarding creation. From the Genesis1 story, only one God with a divine intention is the originator of all creations. The story puts God as the source of everything that created the world within six days. Human beings were marked as a unique creation on the ... Read More

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Shaping Perspectives: FDR’s 1941 Annual Message to Congress

Introduction/Thesis One significant document for the researcher to examine is the Annual Message to Congress delivered by Franklin Delano Roosevelt on January 6, 1941, as detailed in Samuel I. Rosenman’s collection “The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.” It is the so-called “Four Freedoms Speech,” with the first being freedom of speech and ... Read More

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Literary Analysis of the Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez

In her 2015 novel The Book of Unknown Americans, Cristina Henríquez offers an intimate look into the immigrant experience in America. Focusing on the Rivera family, who moves from Mexico to Delaware in search of better treatment for their disabled daughter Maribel, Henríquez highlights the struggles that immigrant families face as they attempt to build a ... Read More

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The Evolution and Rich Cultural Legacy of Jazz Heritage in New Orleans

In the early 20th century, New Orleans, where the Mississippi River joins with the Gulf of Mexico, became a cauldron for the birth and growth of jazz music.” As a notable port, it had a perpetual arrival of diverse cultures, which created an original mix of impacts. It served as an assimilator, blending French, Spanish, ... Read More

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Harmonizing Diversity: Intersectionality and Unveiling Dynamics in Dance Culture

Introduction The intersection of disability and dance, as explored by Bailey Anderson in “Overcoming and Denial: “Disability and Modern Dance in the United States” and “Ballroom, Boogie, Shimmy Sham, Shake: A Social and Popular Dance Reader” edited by Julie Malnig provide a variety of perspectives on dance culture. Analyzing these writings together, one realizes common issues ... Read More

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Boarding School Literature

Over the years, boarding schools have been microcosms of more significant social norms and power structures. Poems like “The Carved Lions,” “Stalky and Co.,” and “A Little Princess” offer fascinating descriptions of these businesses. Delving into the delicate relationships of power, friendship, and cultural expectations, these memoirs provide a glimpse into the life of boarding ... Read More

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Authenticity in Food

In food anthropology, the concept of authenticity is a frequent topic of conversation. What qualifies as “authentic” food, and who gets to define it? Since authenticity is a complicated and individualized term, there are no simple answers to these queries. Nonetheless, a few crucial characteristics, such as the food’s ingredients, origin, and chef, help to ... Read More

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Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) in Malaysia

1.0 INTRODUCTION Corporate behavior is significantly shaped by ethical decision-making in the ever-changing business environment in Malaysia. This is especially true for businesses such as Petronas, Malaysia’s well-known oil and gas company (Hasni, 2023). Navigating Petronas’ ethical conundrums becomes crucial as the study delves into the complex balance between utilitarian ideals and Kantian ethics. This ... Read More

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International Film Comparison

Abstract This essay attempts to compare François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows” (1959) with Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s “Amélie” (2001), examining how these films reveal and express themes of individuality, society and self-discovery. By exploring the film structure, cinematography, and design in detail, the essay demonstrates differences between their narrative approaches and aesthetics. It proceeds to examine how ... Read More

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Business Ethics and Responsibilities

Introduction The virtual race charity event, a commendable initiative organized by the parent company, aimed to foster camaraderie among member companies while contributing to a charitable cause. This event involved a two-week virtual race wherein participating companies sponsored the reason and competed by accumulating steps on connected stepper machines. Embedded within the narrative of this ... Read More

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