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- 7131: Changing Attitudes of Ferhat Abbas
- ... the Union Populaire Algérienne which peacefully fought for the equal rights of Algerians and French. Believing in the possible co-operation of French and Algerians he had, fought alongside the French. Political Career During the war Abbas still continues his work towards the equality. In 1943 he wrote the 'Manifesto of the Algerian People' which was than proclaimed and several times sent to the French authorities. "The French colony only admits ... determination of the whole population as a different culture. Soon afterward he wrote an addition to the manifesto in which he sees the Algeria as the country separate from France. In the book 'A Savage War of Peace' his attitude is described as following: "Of pacific temperament, although he was a skilful debater, he was no rabble- rouser..."(Horne,1979, p.40). The A.M.L On its rejection by the ... gain some rights but he was just again rejected by the French authorities. This trip was Abbas' last hope. When he got back the asked him: "Well, is it peace?" "He replied: 'No, it's war.' Finally there was the gaining of independence by Tunisia and Morocco. These countries have managed to separate from the French and create their own government in 1956. This further convinced Abbas that he should ...
- 7132: Criticism Of Shame
- ... and Bookmen, grew out of Rushdie s interest in the Pakistani concept of sharam, a word that denotes a hybrid of embarrassment, discomfiture, decency, modesty, and a sense of having an ordained place in the world. Reaction to Shame was mostly positive; many applauded the style of Rushdie s work and the themes it presented . Many critics appreciated the subject matter and presentation of Rushdie s work. Cathleen Medwick in Vogue ... prose prances, a declaration of freedom, an assertion that Shame can be whatever he wants it to be coy and teasing an ironic and brutal all at once. . .[Rushdie s work] is responsive to the world rather than removed from it, and it is because of this responsiveness that the mode in which he work represents the continued life of the novel. . . and one wants something better to describe it that the term magical realism is an assertion of individual freedom in a world where freedom is strangle. . . "(360, Editor) Christopher Lehmann-Haupt boldly asserts, "If Mr. Rushdie had followed [the logic of realistic psychology] in Shame, he would have robbed his novel of its spectral magic, its ...
- 7133: The Influence of God In The Characters of The Scarlet Letter
- ... had developed all her sympathies; and as her tears fell upon her father's cheek, they were the pledge that she would grow up amid human joy and sorrow, nor forever do battle with the world, but be a woman in it" (268). Ultimately, Chillingworth takes a severe turn for the worse when Dimmesdale reveals his sin. Since Chillingworth based the rest of his life on playing games on Dimmesdale's ... own life. After spending so much time dwelling on his revenge, Chillingworth forgets that he still has a chance to lead a life of his own. So accordingly, after Dimmesdale reveals his secret to the world, Chillingworth dies less than a year later because he has nothing left to live for (272). The novel revolves around two major symbols: light and darkness and the scarlet letter. The book is filled with ... in The Scarlet Letter to the develop the theme of the heart as a prison. Hawthorne describes the purpose of the novel when he says, "Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worse, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!" (Hawthorne 272). The theme is beneficial because it can be put into terms in today's world. The Scarlet Letter is ...
- 7134: Lord Of The Flies Story
- The war was over, but not without casualties. Numerous ships, planes and factories had been bombed with regular bombs, and London was totally destroyed - by a single atomic bomb. Only derelicts lived there now, not knowing of the harmful radiation that surrounded what once was the great capital. Slowly though, things were getting back to normal, shops began opening, and the war started to shift to the back of people's minds. Life was becoming more normal, but the memory of the war was still there, and always would be. Unfortunately, my memories of our time on the island would never shift to the back of my mind - I would never forget what the war meant to ...
- 7135: Internation Monetary Fund
- Origins The need for an organization like the IMF became evident during the Great Depression that ravaged the world economy in the 1930s. Most of us are familiar with that era through dramatic photographs of farms eroding away in duststorms and of lines of jobless men waiting to enter soup kitchens. The Depression was ... materialized, and tens of millions of workers walked the streets in search of jobs that did not exist. The devastation was not confined to the visible economy. It was no less destructive of the unseen world of international finance and monetary exchange. A widespread lack of confidence in paper money led to a demand for gold beyond what national treasuries could supply. A number of nations, led by the United Kingdom ... retaliation through similar devaluation by trading rivals. The relation between money and the value of goods became confused, as did the relation between the value of one national currency and another. Under these conditions the world economy languished. Between 1929 and 1932 prices of goods fell by 48 percent worldwide, and the value of international trade fell by 63 percent. Several international conferences convened during the 1930s to address world ...
- 7136: American Values
- ... troubling trend within the society. In my opinion, authors attempt to show that US as a culture has become highly commercialized and at the rate thing are going US will soon be viewed by the world as unintelligent, exuberant, and irresponsible nation. The current entertainment and consumer retail industries in the US are the biggest insult to basic human intelligence. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week average American ... a doubt, Las Vegas, the city that is closely associated with American life style, is a good example of that. In Adlers article, he indicates that huge flows of cash are being poured into the world’s capital of gambling. New multimillion-dollar hotels are rising at constantly growing rate. Hotels that mimic ancient cities like Rome, Venice and Luxor are pilling up with a fresh infusion of modern life – roller ... there is constant promotion of guns, explosions and murders. Such exposure to violence for younger American is definitely an act of irresponsibility from current generation. Also, the President of the US has certainly shown the world his childish and unprofessional side in latest crisis in the White House. He, being the face of the nation to outside world, has shown the ultimate irresponsibility of American way. To conclude, it seems ...
- 7137: Internet Addiction
- Research Paper Theme: Social Impact of the Internet 8 October 1997 ABSTRACT The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. With its web sites and chat rooms, it is a means of communicating with people in places all over the face of the earth. Since its conception in 1973, the Internet has grown at ... available for the treatment of Internet addiction, as well as counseling centers and clinics. Is it Live, or is it Internet? Internet Addiction The Internet is the largest most versatile source of information in the world today. With its web sites and chat rooms, it is a means of communicating with people in places all over the face of the earth. But with all this power at our fingertips, are there ... and the Internet, with its chat rooms and endless information, fills a need.”7 The chat rooms, whether they are used for sexual and romantic encounters or just to talk to other people around the world, seem to be the number one temptation. Others include fantasy games and the ability to create false identities of oneself. Although this ability to create a false identity is not one of the main ...
- 7138: Crime and the Black Market in Modern Day China
- Crime and the Black Market in Modern Day China With a population of approximately 1,203,097,268 people , China, who has the world's largest population, also has the world's fastest growing black market and crime problem. In China, crime rates have been climbing an estimated 10 percent a year since the early 1980s . China is a country that is currently experiencing both political ... that they lose $150 million a year due to piracy of films that would be otherwise unavailable to the Chinese public. China may be the worst piracy offender, but it is not alone. Around the world, according to figures published on May 9th, 1996 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), one in five recordings of music is now a pirated copy. It is estimated that the music ...
- 7139: Gender Socialization
- ... or testosterone, no semen, no eggs, no anything. Is this possible? Surprisi ngly yes. It is very possible and in fact probably more so that one thinks. Though rarely publicized, there are people in this world that are physically indistinguishable as males or females. Sally Jesse Raphael recently had one of these androgynous hu man beings on her popular morning talk show. This person, known as Toby, is neither male nor female and prefers to live life in the androgynous state. Toby is the only known human being in the world like this. Medically feasible, yes; but is the androgy nous person socially acceptable in our everyday lifestyle? Since Toby was born, Toby hasnŐt been able to live a normal life. Throughout childhood, Toby was constantly ... produced, which is most of the viewing popu lation, the videos do indeed portray these woman in a fantasized nature. This too can lead to what society views as being socially acceptable. In a perfect world, there would be no gender differentiation, no racial tension and no Ňpolitical incorrectness Ó. But we live in an imperfect world that is currently making a turn towards becoming more ŇPCÓ (politically correct). Fading ...
- 7140: Dead Man Walking
- Reflection on Dead Man Walking I have taken a most hesitated step from my world of serene tranquility to one of complete judgment and sin. I transgressed away from the petty feelings of unwarranted hate and suspended myself within the realms of cold-hearted, revengeful disgust. I left behind my familiar world and suspiciously entered the broken life of Matthew Poncelat. I evolved from stereotypical feelings of judgment to understandable feelings of hate and disgrace. From the sidelines, I have witnessed Matthew Poncelat's faith unfold through ... replaced Social Justice for approximately three class periods, and innocently relaxed on the cold tiled floor. What I did not know was that my life would be altered forever and that my outlook on the world would seemingly change. My eyes fixated on the movie screen, while my heart, soul, and mind slowly began to wander into the life of a murderer, but more importantly, a human-being. Dead Man ...
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