Saturday, August 17, 2019
I Want a Wife: a Wife or a Servant
Many wives sometimes feel unappreciated, neglected, and often used; which sometimes may lead to speaking out loud for themselves. This was the case with a woman in the 70s named Judy Brady. In 1971, Judy Bradyââ¬â¢s essay ââ¬Å"I Want a Wifeâ⬠was in the first edition of Ms. Magazine; which targeted the inequality that was promised to women at this time. Being as the 70s was a time when women constantly struggled for equality and rights, Brady has some very interesting views on the term ââ¬Å"wife.â⬠Brady begins her thought process after hearing from a male friend who has recently become divorced. With him being single, and looking for a new wife; it occurred to Brady that she too wanted a wife of her own. Brady states throughout her essay reasons why she would want a wife, making them very bold and easily understood. ââ¬Å"I want a wife to take care of my physical needs.â⬠(525) and ââ¬Å"I want a wife who will keep my clothes cleaned, ironed, and mendedâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ (525) are just a couple of reasons Brady gives for wanting a wife. Women in the 70s were often looked at as almost subhuman, making them stand up and speak for themselves. Brady clearly does not want a wife of her own, but is merely trying to make a bold statement to readers of this magazine. In doing so, she is trying to help the reader understand how hard a wife works and how easily they are taken for granted. Brady makes her voice heard by using a satirical form of writing, and by doing this; she makes a very good point. Many men in the early 20th century viewed women as a pedestal by which they relied on for their everyday needs. The sarcasm of the essay shows the reader how a wife feels about how she is treated. Brady states in her closing sentence, ââ¬Å"My god who wouldnââ¬â¢t want a wife?â⬠(525), which basically states that wives are unappreciated and over worked in many ways. Bradyââ¬â¢s essay is one that could have both good and bad reactions from its readers. Brady goes on in her essay as if she wants a wife to pick up the duties of her everyday life so that she may pursue her dreams. Many women of the 70s were beginning to take a stand on womenââ¬â¢s rights, so this particular audience would have agreed with Brady. Statements such as ââ¬Å"I want a wife who will take care of the details of my social life. When my wife and I are invited out by my friends, I want a wife who will take care of the babysitting arrangements.â⬠(525), sounds very appealing to the women of this time. On the opposite end, many wives could be offended by Bradyââ¬â¢s essay. Some wives of the 70s enjoyed the life of a housewife. People that were raised in the early 20th century were always taught that the women took care of the familyââ¬â¢s needs, which included the husband. Although this was a shrinking percentage of women, they still must be considered within the reading audience. By making her voice heard, Brady makes a clear point that she is tired of being over-worked and unappreciated. Most anyone could easily agree that wives in early 20th century America were completely unappreciated, and often used; while others could also disagree, as they enjoy staying at home and slaving over everyday chores. Overall, Bradyââ¬â¢s essay was well-written, and the point was made clear enough so that all Americans would know that some housewives just canââ¬â¢t be silent any longer.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Shadow Kiss Chapter 6
SIX THERE HAD ONLY BEEN THREE other witnesses to what had happened out on the quad. Yet, unsurprisingly, everyone seemed to know about it when I returned to the commons later on. Classes were done, but plenty of students moved about in the corridors, off to study or retake tests or whatever. They tried to hide their glances and whispers, but they didn't do a very good job. Those who made eye contact with me either gave me tight-lipped smiles or immediately looked away. Wonderful. With no psychic link to Christian, I had no clue where to find him. I could sense that Lissa was in the library and figured that would be a good place to start looking. On my way there, I heard a guy's voice call out behind me. ââ¬Å"Took things a bit far, didn't you?â⬠I turned around and saw Ryan and Camille walking several steps back. If I'd been a guy, the appropriate response would have been, ââ¬Å"You mean with your mom?â⬠Because I was not a guy, though, and because I had manners, I just said, ââ¬Å"Don't know what you're talking about.â⬠Ryan hurried to catch up with me. ââ¬Å"You know exactly what I mean. With Christian. I heard that when Stan attacked, you were just like, ââ¬ËHere, take him,' and walked away.â⬠ââ¬Å"Oh good God,â⬠I groaned. It was bad enough when everyone was talking about you, but why did the stories always end up changing? ââ¬Å"That is not what happened.â⬠ââ¬Å"Oh yeah?â⬠he asked. ââ¬Å"Then why did you get called in to see Alberta?â⬠ââ¬Å"Look,â⬠I said, not feeling so well mannered anymore, ââ¬Å"I just messed up the attackâ⬠¦you know, kind of like you did earlier when you weren't paying attention in the hall?â⬠ââ¬Å"Hey,â⬠he said, flushing slightly. ââ¬Å"I ended up getting in on that ââ¬â I did my part.â⬠ââ¬Å"Is that what they're calling getting killed nowadays?â⬠ââ¬Å"At least I wasn't a whiny bitch who refused to fight.â⬠I had just about calmed down after speaking with Dimitri, but now my temper was rising already. It was like a thermometer ready to burst. ââ¬Å"You know, maybe instead of criticizing others, you should pay more attention to your own guardian duties.â⬠I nodded toward Camille. She had thus far been quiet, but her face showed me she was eating all of this up. Ryan shrugged. ââ¬Å"I can do both. Shane's farther behind us, and the area ahead is clear. No doors. Easy.â⬠He patted Camille's shoulder. ââ¬Å"She's safe.â⬠ââ¬Å"It's an easy place to secure. You wouldn't do so well in the real world with real Strigoi.â⬠His smile faded. Anger glinted in his eyes. ââ¬Å"Right. The way I hear it, you didn't do such a great job out there either, at least not as far as Mason was concerned.â⬠Taunting over what had happened with Stan and Christian was one thing. But implying that I was at fault for Mason's death? Unacceptable. I was the one who'd kept Lissa safe for two years in the human world. I was the one who had killed two Strigoi in Spokane. I was the only novice at this school with molnija marks, the little tattoos given to guardians to mark Strigoi kills. I'd known there had been some whispers about what had happened to Mason, but no one had ever actually said anything to me. The thought of Ryan or anyone else thinking I was to blame for Mason dying was too much. I blamed myself plenty enough already without their help. The thermometer broke. In one smooth motion, I reached past him, grabbed Camille, and swung her up against the wall. I hadn't thrown her hard enough to hurt her, but she was clearly startled. Her eyes widened in shock, and I used my forearm to pin her, pressing it against her throat. ââ¬Å"What are you doing?â⬠exclaimed Ryan, peering back and forth between our faces. I shifted my stance slightly, still keeping the pressure on Camille. ââ¬Å"Furthering your education,â⬠I said pleasantly. ââ¬Å"Sometimes places aren't as easy to secure as you think.â⬠ââ¬Å"You're crazy! You can't hurt a Moroi. If the guardians find out ââ¬â ââ¬Å" ââ¬Å"I'm not,â⬠I argued. I glanced toward her. ââ¬Å"Am I hurting you? Are you in extreme pain?â⬠There was a hesitation; then she gave as much of a shake of her head as she could manage. ââ¬Å"Are you uncomfortable?â⬠A small nod. ââ¬Å"See?â⬠I told Ryan. ââ¬Å"Discomfort isn't the same thing as pain.â⬠ââ¬Å"You're insane. Let her go.â⬠ââ¬Å"I'm not done, Ry. Pay attention because here's the point: Danger can come from anywhere. Not just Strigoi ââ¬â or guardians dressed up like Strigoi. Keep acting like an arrogant asshole who thinks he knows everythingâ⬠ââ¬â I pressed my arm in a little harder, still not enough to affect her breathing or cause real pain ââ¬â ââ¬Å"and you miss things. And those things can kill your Moroi.â⬠ââ¬Å"Okay, okay. Whatever. Please, stop it,â⬠he said. His voice wavered. There was no more attitude. ââ¬Å"You're scaring her.â⬠ââ¬Å"I'd be scared too, if my life was in your hands.â⬠The scent of cloves alerted me to Adrian's presence. I also knew that Shane and a few others had come to watch. The other novices looked uncertain, like they wanted to pry me off but were afraid of getting Camille hurt. I knew I should let her go, but Ryan had just made me so angry. I needed to prove a point to him. I needed to get him back. And really, I didn't even feel sorry for Camille either since I was sure she'd done her fair share of gossiping about me too. ââ¬Å"This is fascinating,â⬠said Adrian, his voice as lazy as usual. ââ¬Å"But I think you've made your point.â⬠ââ¬Å"I don't know,â⬠I said. The tone of my voice managed to be both sweet and menacing at the same time. ââ¬Å"I still don't think Ryan gets it.â⬠ââ¬Å"For God's sake, Rose! I get it,â⬠cried Ryan. ââ¬Å"Just let her go.â⬠Adrian moved around me, going over to stand beside Camille. She and I were pressed close together, but he managed to squeeze in so that his face was in my line of sight, almost beside hers. He wore that goofy smirk he normally had, but there was something serious in his dark green eyes. ââ¬Å"Yes, little dhampir. Let her go. You're done here.â⬠I wanted to tell Adrian to get away from me, that I would be the one to say when this was finished. Somehow, I couldn't get the words out. A part of me was enraged at his interference. The other part of me thought he soundedâ⬠¦reasonable. ââ¬Å"Let her go,â⬠he repeated. My eyes were all over Adrian now, not Camille. Suddenly, all of me decided he sounded reasonable. Completely reasonable. I needed to let her go. I moved my arm and stepped away. With a gulp, Camille darted behind Ryan, using him like a shield. I saw now that she was on the verge of tears. Ryan simply looked stunned. Adrian straightened up and made a dismissive gesture toward Ryan. ââ¬Å"I'd get out of here ââ¬â before you really annoy Rose.â⬠Ryan, Camille, and the others slowly backed off from us. Adrian put his arm around me and hurried me away toward the library. I felt weird, kind of like I was waking up, but then, with each step, things grew clearer and clearer. I pushed his arm off me and jerked away. ââ¬Å"You just used compulsion on me!â⬠I exclaimed. ââ¬Å"You made me let her go.â⬠ââ¬Å"Someone needed to. You looked like you were seconds away from strangling her.â⬠ââ¬Å"I wasn't. And I wouldn't have.â⬠I pushed open the library door. ââ¬Å"You had no right to do that to me. No right at all.â⬠Compulsion ââ¬â making people do what you wanted ââ¬â was a skill all vampires had to a very small degree. Using it was considered immoral, and most couldn't control it well enough to do any real damage. Spirit strengthened the ability, however, making both Adrian and Lissa very dangerous. ââ¬Å"And you had no right to tackle some poor girl in the hall just to soothe your own hurt pride.â⬠ââ¬Å"Ryan had no right to say those things.â⬠ââ¬Å"I don't even know what ââ¬Ëthose things' are, but unless I've misjudged your age, you're too old to be throwing a tantrum over idle gossip.â⬠ââ¬Å"Throwing a ââ¬â ââ¬Å" My words fell short as we reached Lissa working at a table. Her face and feelings told me trouble was coming. Eddie stood a couple feet away from her, leaning against a wall and watching the room. His eyes widened when he saw me, but he didn't say anything at my approach. I slid into the chair opposite Lissa. ââ¬Å"Hey.â⬠She looked up and sighed, then returned her attention to the textbook open in front of her. ââ¬Å"I wondered when you'd turn up,â⬠she said. ââ¬Å"Did you get suspended?â⬠Her words were calm and polite, but I could read her underlying feelings. Annoyed. Even a little angry. ââ¬Å"Not this time,â⬠I said. ââ¬Å"Just got stuck with community service.â⬠She said nothing, but the irate mood I sensed through the bond remained unchanged. Now I sighed. ââ¬Å"Okay, talk to me, Liss. I know you're mad.â⬠Adrian looked at me, then her, and then me again. ââ¬Å"I feel like I'm missing something here.â⬠ââ¬Å"Oh, great,â⬠I said. ââ¬Å"You went and busted up my fight and didn't even know what it was about.â⬠ââ¬Å"Fight?â⬠asked Lissa, confusion joining her anger. ââ¬Å"What happened?â⬠repeated Adrian. I nodded to Lissa. ââ¬Å"Go ahead, tell him.â⬠ââ¬Å"Rose got tested earlier and refused to protect Christian.â⬠She shook her head, exasperated, and fixed me with an accusatory glare. ââ¬Å"I can't believe you're seriously still mad enough to do something like that to him. It's childish.â⬠Lissa had jumped to the same conclusions as the guardians. I sighed. ââ¬Å"I didn't do it on purpose! I just sat through a whole hearing on this crap and told them the same thing.â⬠ââ¬Å"Then what happened?â⬠she demanded. ââ¬Å"Why did you do it?â⬠I hesitated, unsure what to say. My reluctance to talk didn't even have anything to do with Adrian and Eddie overhearing ââ¬â though I certainly didn't want them to. The problem was more complex. Dimitri had been right ââ¬â there were people I could trust, and two of them I trusted unconditionally: him and Lissa. I'd already held back from telling him the truth. Would I ââ¬â could I ââ¬â do the same with her? Although she was mad, I knew without a doubt that Lissa would always support me and be there for me. But just like with Dimitri, I balked at the idea of telling my ghost story. Also just like with Dimitri, it left me in the same bind: crazy or incompetent? Through our bond, I felt her mind, pure and clear. There was no taint, no darkness, or sign of madness ââ¬â and yet, something tingled in the background. A slight stirring. Antidepressants took awhile to fully get into and out of one's system, but her magic was already waking up after one day. I thought back to my ghostly encounters, dredging up the memory of that sad, translucent Mason. How could I even begin to explain that to her? How could I bring up something as weird and fantastic as that when she'd been trying so hard to get a little normality in her life and now faced the challenge of getting her magic under control? No, I realized. I couldn't tell her. Not yet ââ¬â especially when it suddenly occurred to me that there was still something else big I needed to let her know about. ââ¬Å"I froze,â⬠I said finally. ââ¬Å"It's stupid. I'd been so cocky about being able to take out anyone, and then Stan â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ I shrugged. ââ¬Å"I don't know. I just couldn't react. Itâ⬠¦ it's really embarrassing. And him of all people.â⬠Lissa studied me intently, looking for any sign of dishonesty. It hurt to think that she'd mistrust me, exceptâ⬠¦well, I was actually lying. As I'd told Dimitri, though, I could be a good liar when I wanted to be. Lissa couldn't tell. ââ¬Å"I wish I could read your mind,â⬠she mused. ââ¬Å"Come on,â⬠I said. ââ¬Å"You know me. Do you really think I'd do this? Abandon Christian and make myself look stupid on purpose just to get back at my teachers?â⬠ââ¬Å"No,â⬠she said finally. ââ¬Å"You'd probably do it in a way where you wouldn't get caught.â⬠ââ¬Å"Dimitri said the same thing,â⬠I grumbled. ââ¬Å"I'm glad everyone has so much faith in me.â⬠ââ¬Å"We do,â⬠she countered. ââ¬Å"That's why all of this is so weird.â⬠ââ¬Å"Even I make mistakes.â⬠I put on my brash, overconfident face. ââ¬Å"I know it's hard to believe ââ¬â kind of surprises me myself ââ¬â but I guess it has to happen. It's probably some kind of karmic way to balance out the universe. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to have one person so full of awesomeness.â⬠Adrian, blessedly silent for a change, was watching the two of us talk, much as one would look back and forth at a tennis match. His eyes were narrowed slightly, and I suspected he was studying our auras. Lissa rolled her eyes, but fortunately, the anger I'd felt earlier lightened. She believed me. Her gaze then lifted from my face to someone beyond me. I felt the happy, golden emotions that signaled Christian's presence. ââ¬Å"My loyal bodyguard returns,â⬠he declared, pulling up a chair. He glanced at Lissa. ââ¬Å"Are you done yet?â⬠ââ¬Å"Done with what?â⬠she asked. He inclined his head toward me. ââ¬Å"Giving her a hard time about how she threw me into the deadly clutches of Alto.â⬠Lissa blushed. She was already feeling a little bad about jumping on me, now that I'd defended myself sufficiently. Christian's flippant, knowing observation just made her feel more foolish. ââ¬Å"We were just talking about it, that's all.â⬠Adrian yawned and slouched back in his chair. ââ¬Å"Actually, I think I've figured it all out. This was a scam, wasn't it? A scam to scare me off since I'm always talking about you being my guardian. You thought if you pretended to be a bad guardian, I wouldn't want you. Well, it's not going to work, so there's no point in risking anyone else's life.â⬠I was grateful he didn't mention the incident in the hall. Ryan had absolutely been out of line, but as more time passed, it became harder and harder for me to believe I'd snapped like that. It was like something that had happened to someone else, something that I'd simply been watching. Of course, I seemed to be snapping over everything lately. I'd been mad about getting Christian, mad about the guardians' accusation, mad about ââ¬â Oh, right. It was probably time for me to drop the bomb. ââ¬Å"So, um â⬠¦ there's something you guys should know.â⬠Four sets of eyes ââ¬â even Eddie's ââ¬â turned to me. ââ¬Å"What's wrong?â⬠asked Lissa. There was really no easy way to tell them, so I just pushed forward. ââ¬Å"Well, it turns out that Victor Dashkov was never found guilty of what he did to us. He's just been locked up. But they're finally going to have an official trial ââ¬â in another week or so.â⬠Lissa's reaction to hearing his name was similar to mine. Shock shot through the bond, followed immediately by fear. A slide show of images flashed through her mind. The way Victor's sick game had made her question her sanity. The torture his henchman had subjected her to. The bloody state she'd found Christian in after he'd been attacked by Victor's hounds. She clenched her fists on the table, knuckles going white. Christian couldn't sense her reaction the way I could, but he didn't need to. He moved his hand over hers. She barely noticed. ââ¬Å"Butâ⬠¦ butâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ She took a deep, steadying breath, fighting to stay calm. ââ¬Å"How could he not be guilty already? Everyone knowsâ⬠¦. They all sawâ⬠¦.â⬠ââ¬Å"It's the law. They supposedly have to give him a fighting chance.â⬠There was confusion all over her, and slowly, she came to the same realization that I had last night with Dimitri. ââ¬Å"Soâ⬠¦waitâ⬠¦ are you saying there's a chance they might not find him guilty?â⬠I looked into her wide, frightened eyes and couldn't bring myself to tell her. Apparently, my face said it all. Christian slammed his fist against the table. ââ¬Å"This is bullshit.â⬠Several people at other tables glanced over at his outburst. ââ¬Å"This is politics,â⬠said Adrian. ââ¬Å"People in power never have to play by the same rules.â⬠ââ¬Å"But he nearly killed Rose and Christian!â⬠cried Lissa. ââ¬Å"And he kidnapped me! How can there be any question?â⬠Lissa's emotions were all over the place. Fear. Sorrow. Anger. Outrage. Confusion. Helplessness. I didn't want her delving into those dark feelings and hoped desperately that she'd grow calm again. Slowly, steadily, she did ââ¬â but then I started getting angry again. It was like Ryan all over. ââ¬Å"It's a formality, I'm sure,â⬠said Adrian. ââ¬Å"When all the evidence is in, there probably isn't going to be much of a debate.â⬠ââ¬Å"That's the thing,â⬠I said bitterly. ââ¬Å"They're not going to have all the evidence. We aren't allowed to go.â⬠ââ¬Å"What?â⬠exclaimed Christian. ââ¬Å"Then who's testifying?â⬠ââ¬Å"The other guardians who were there. We apparently can't be trusted to keep the whole thing quiet. The queen doesn't want the world to know that one of her precious royals might have done something wrong.â⬠Lissa didn't seem to take offense at me trashing royals. ââ¬Å"But we're the reason he's on trial.â⬠Christian stood up, glancing around as though Victor might be in the library. ââ¬Å"I'm going to go take care of this right now.â⬠ââ¬Å"Sure,â⬠said Adrian. ââ¬Å"I bet going in there and kicking down the door will change their minds. Take Rose with you, and you guys'll make a really good impression.â⬠ââ¬Å"Yeah?â⬠asked Christian, clenching the back of his chair and fixing Adrian with a stormy glare. ââ¬Å"You have a better idea?â⬠Lissa's calmness began to waver again. ââ¬Å"If Victor was free, would he come after us again?â⬠ââ¬Å"If he gets loose again, he won't stay that way for long,â⬠I said. ââ¬Å"I'll make sure of it.â⬠ââ¬Å"Careful there,â⬠said Adrian. He seemed to find all of this funny. ââ¬Å"Even you couldn't get away with a royal assassination.â⬠I started to tell him that I'd practice on him first, but then Eddie's sharp voice interrupted my thoughts. ââ¬Å"Rose.â⬠Instinct born from years of training instantly kicked into place. I looked up and immediately saw what he'd noticed. Emil had just entered the library and was scanning for novices, taking notes. I shot up out of my chair, taking a position not far from Eddie that gave me a view of Christian and most of the library. Damn it. I had to get a grip, or I'd end up proving Ryan right. Between my brawl in the hall and now this Victor thing, I was completely neglecting my guardian duties. I might not even need Mason to fail this. Emil hadn't seen me sitting and socializing. He strolled by, glanced at us, and made a few notes before heading off to scout the rest of the library. Relieved at escaping my close call, I tried to gain control of myself. It was hard. That black mood had seized me again, and listening to Lissa and Christian rage over Victor's trial wasn't really helping me relax. I wanted to go over there and weigh in. I wanted to yell and rant and share my own frustration. But that wasn't a luxury I had as a guardian. My first duty was to protect Moroi and not give into my own impulses. Over and over, I repeated the guardian mantra: They come first. Those words were really starting to annoy me.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Laban Movement
Christine Dugan Sheila Buttermore LMA Research Project Inner vs. Outer Connetivity Laban movement analysis is the language of dance and is considered to be sacred geometry that uses five crystallized forms that calculate movement and offers equations through symbols to make sense of everyday movement . By using laban motifs/symbols in an equation, the end product is almost always a dance or a deliberate movement sequence. The ability to use the laban system has made me aware of how I both observe and understand dancing in every sense of the word and idea of movement as I study as a performing arts major at Raritan Valley.The concept of inner vs. outer connectivity is what intrigues me the most so far out of they many interesting facts and ideas taught and spoken about within this semester taking into account that we were exposed to was only the tip of a giant ice berg that is LMA and all that it offers. The simple concept of thinking about, and emotionally feeling a movement and wher e that movement is intended to go through space before actually moving it is something I feel that I have been knowingly over analyzing in all of my years of dancing both in and out of class. Learning about inner vs. uter connectivity brought an awareness and a validity to my understanding of dance along with developing my ability to put inner states into outer expressions. In order to portray a specific emotion or gesture through movement, one must consider their Spatial Intent. ââ¬Å"Spatial Intent is a clarity and specificity of outer destination in movement that has the effect of promoting and organizing inner connectivityâ⬠(1) For example, to execute a movement with a heavy intent such as stomping your feet on the ground, thinking of a heavy mass or emotion will allow that stomping to be perceived as an undeniably heavy, weighed action.When dancers have not been introduced to labanââ¬â¢s inner and outer connectivity concept, they are only achieving the technical aspect of the movements that they are taught, failing to connect with the inner dynamics that bring life and intent to performance. An example of how simply this can be taught to even the youngest of dancers would be to have them imagine that they are holding a beach ball in their arms, giving them a mental visualization of the correct placement of where their arms should be.By using labanââ¬â¢s method, this will eventually become an intrinsic component of their movements thereby developing muscle memory and natural inner and outer connectivity. Within one of the books that assisted me throughout my research, ââ¬Å"Body Movement: Coping With The Environmentâ⬠it states, ââ¬Å" When, however, a specific spatial intent is added, such as a gathering movement of embracing or a scattering movement of repelling particular objects, a new tension is created between the object and the initiation of the movement in the body, and a particular, rather than a general, spatial shape is produc ed as the movement proceeds. (2) This book was a collaboration of Irmgard Bartenieff, the man who created the basic six exerciseââ¬â¢s and the BF principals taught in LMA and Dori Lewis from the 19th century. This along with several other quotes and passages once again validated my original thoughts on the simplicity and efficiency of these methods for teaching and ways of thinking of movement. Aside from form and spatial points as well as technique being what makes dance, emotion comes first in order to authenticate and embody what that dance really means to you.Without emotion and purpose behind a dance, there is no inner connectivity to transcend out onto those watching you move. It is not hard to tell the difference between watching a dancer who is committed and invested in the movements they are making from head to toe and seeing the purposeful look in their eyes as they follow the direction they are moving, compared to a dancer who seems to appear somewhat jumbled up in the ir movement, displaying lack of directional intent and body connectivity with a blank look on their face and without emotion in their eyes.Audiences universally go to see performances with the intention of having an emotional experience whether it be happy, sad, funny, ect. It is up to the performers to fulfill those expectations. It is through the skill and inner and outer connectivity of the performers that these expectations can be met. It is with the knowledge that I have gained through learning about Labanââ¬â¢s theories and concepts that will allow me to have a new level of awareness and sense of connection.I will apply what I have learned with a conscious effort to implement my body connectivity both inner and outer as well as how I portray my movements as I go forward in dance. Studying Laban theories and concepts has given me a deeper appreciation of both performance and everyday movement. I look forward to continuing my understanding of this amazing language of dance th at was created by Rudolph Laban, who made an intangible art from, tangible.
Belief in God a basic belief
à From the most ancient known history of mankind, as well as from the oldest relics of antiquity that we have been able to obtain, it appears that in every age man had recognized some form of deity. Even in the present age, every nation on the face of the earth, from the most primitive to the most civilized, does believe in and worship some deity. Many philosophers argue that the idea of having a deity and of worshipping him is ingrained in human nature. Such philosophers contend that there is something within a manââ¬â¢s soul which forces him to do so.For many a philosopher, the belief in God has its origins in the very nature of man. Man is not self-sufficient and his powers are limited. He is weak, frail and helpless in front of the powers of nature. It is this sense of vulnerability and powerlessness which has compelled philosophers to seek the assistance of a superior being. By worshipping and seeking the pleasure of such a supreme being, human beings can conquer their fear s and suppress their apprehensions.ââ¬Å"The craving for religious faith being largely an outcome of fearâ⬠(Russell, 1975, p. 43). It is in the realm of morality and ethics that philosophers have found religion and belief in God the most indispensable. Such philosophers are of the view that the moral and ethical structure in existence would fall down if this belief is eliminated. Thus, in this regard, Bertrand Russell contends that ââ¬Å"if people solve their social problems Religion will die outâ⬠(Russell, 1975, p. 136).Being a classical proponent of natural theology, Thomas Aquinas believed that the existence of God is neither self-evident nor beyond proof. Therefore, while placing his belief in God, he proposed a different approach to understand the divine nature. This approach, commonly known as the ââ¬Ëvia negativeââ¬â¢ is to consider what God is not. This helped him to elaborate the divine qualities. References Nichols, A. (2002). Discovering Aquinas. Michi gan: Eerdmans Publishing Company. Russell, B. (1975). Bertrand Russellââ¬â¢s Best. Chicago: Mentor Publishing Company.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Character Analysis of King Lear
The protagonist of the drama, Lia King, is truly a tragic person. Being driven by greed and arrogance, he is known for his stubbornness and temper, and he often acts with emotions and whims. He believes the appearance is higher than reality. He wishes to be treated as a king and enjoys the title, but he does not want to fulfill the king's duty to manage the interests of his subject. Likewise, his test for his daughter shows that he respects the advertisement of love rather than real love. The word Wang Leer represents an allegorical transformation from illiteracy to medieval and to the Renaissance. To explain this point, King Lear has to be seen as a Renaissance theater, it happened in the former imaginary pagan period. (Lawrence, God, 156) As a pagan king, Lear was seen as shame culture in Roman gods and their fields. - Richard Wright's Native Son is a novel that was born in the 1930s, where race discrimination was most prominent. Richard Wright focused on abusive and ugly stereotyp es that mark African Americans. The bigger Thomas, the hero is a young man who fulfills his family's expectations and has the problem of trying to keep his reputation to his neighbors. In the central character of Lear King, Lear's tragedy began at the beginning of the script, so King Lear himself experienced the process of self-enlightenment. The theme developed around this role is self-recognition, the repeated image depicting the vision of these themes of Shake Spear and blindness, identity and consciousness, and various literary techniques are images, symbols and satire . In the first performance, the audience introduced Leah to a man of unscrupulous vanity that could not see the truth and fidelity of Codelia's love. Love, and I feel that she can not express in words - I can not put my heart in my mouth. Leah is dishonest of Goneril and Regan's two daughters, dishonest I can not see hypocrisy.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Administration of Medicines 3 Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1750 words
Administration of Medicines 3 - Essay Example f nursesââ¬â¢ and midwivesââ¬â¢ professional lives regulated by the NMC are education, conduct, registration, supervision, allegations and ethical issues (Benner et al., 2009. P. 243). It is thus of the essence that student and practicing nurses and midwives ensure that all the latest NMC regulations are observed and standards attained. For instance, in 2004, the NMC set standards for education, which require nurses and midwives to attain the right level and types of skills, proficiency and qualities prior to their being absorbed into the industry. Besides the initial education, the NMC also set standards for nurses and midwives to develop their careers once absorbed into the industry. This continuous training and involvement in learning activities not only help nurses and midwives to sharpen their skills and competencies but also ensure their skills do not lag behind. One benefit of attaining the NMC standards of education and efficiency is to enable a nurse or a midwife to register with the NMC, which is the organ mandated to keep the register of all midwives and nurses in the United Kingdom. It is only by being registered that a nurse or a midwife may operate legally in the United Kingdom. To be registered, nurses and midwives must therefore meet the education standards, pay the annual fee and update their skills. The other function of the NMC, which nurses and midwifes must observe is supervision. During these organised supervisions, it is imperative that nurses and midwives prove that their work is supervised and meets the set standards to qualify for registration with the NMC. The NMC also deals with any issues and allegations rising within the nursing and midwifery professions in the UK, especially allegations that one does not meet the set professional standards and skills relating to education, supervision and work ethics. From these func tions of the NMC, it is obvious that student and professional nurses and midwives should endeavor to attain the set
Monday, August 12, 2019
In the instructins Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1500 words
In the instructins - Essay Example The cartoon above by Rick Enright has been used to criticize the words and actions of the employers who say what they do not mean. At the same time, it also shows how these employers try to sympathize with the employees who have no alternative than to keep working for their exploitative employers. Similar scenario relates to the case of Tashi and the company presented in Weinerââ¬â¢s book who did not have an alternative route to the capital of Bhutan. Enright has been creating cartoons that especially criticize on industries, motivation, work effort, enthusiasm, delegation and responsibility, weights and heavy lifting which are mostly published on the website: jantoo.com (Enright 1). Jantoo website uses similar keywords which are often searched by organizational employees and employers to ensure he drives the message to the right audience. In his cartoon above, there are two people with uniforms and helmet, representing workers. However, between the two workers, one is adding more load onto the other personââ¬â¢s already heavy load. At the same time, the one adding the load is giving out a caution that the one being loaded should not to ââ¬Å"over-do it.â⬠The writing, ââ¬Å"SAFETY FIRSTâ⬠is put here to show how people usually say what they do not actually mean. For example, if the people in the picture were practicing safety first, then there was not supposed to be any instance whereby someone is overloaded to the point that some boxes are falling over. The cartoon has been used to criticize what we often see at our work places, and it is an appropriate illustration to its readers as they can directly relate to it following what they often see at the workplace. If we take the loader to be the leader or supervisor, we can say that the cartoon depicts a situation whereby those who create rules pertaining to safety are usually the first ones to go against such rules. One might wonder
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