«What Do You Expect? Tony Kuschner's play Angel in America is full of contrasts, disparities, and opposite views. Many things are ...» Document abstract
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film studies
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SummaryTony Kuschner’s play Angel in America is full of contrasts, disparities, and opposite views. Many things are shown at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. There are many differing opinions and complete disagreements that not a large number of things that are constant and similar in the film. However, there is a constant theme which is consistent in almost every character, the feeling of disappointment. Whether it is due to the position they are in, their profession, their religion, or any number of other factors, there are expectations of the characters in this play. There are expectations from other characters within the play as well as expectations from the audience. Each and every character fails to meet what is expected of them.
« Changing jobs is sometimes a bigger hassle than you expect and you should start planning to I am sure that your partner will sacrifice as much as you do to see ...» Document abstract
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educational studies
presentation
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30/04/2008
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SummaryI think this is a question that most adults over the age of 25 ask themselves if they did not attend and complete college right after high school. I sit back nearly one year after finally finishing my degree and remember the multitude of times I asked myself that question. I can laugh now at the times I said yes, I do need a degree but could never put together the effort to do something about it. I can also laugh at those people who thought I would never finish. It is my belief that, no matter the sacrifice, no matter how much time you must invest, and no matter how long it might take you, it is ultimately beneficial and rewarding to attain your bachelor’s degree.
« matter where he looked, there was not really anything else he could do or any Plan out the entire year month by month, listing what you expect to bring in and ...» Document abstract
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business strategy
presentation
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SummaryOpening any type of business is a challenging and monumental task that requires dedication and perseverance. Starting a flower shop brings its own unique set of challenges to the fore. No matter what type of business you are opening, careful planning is essential to your success.
When to Plan
Planning starts at the beginning, before you take the first steps to opening your business. If you do not create detailed plans to address at least the major areas of concern when opening a business, you may be destined to fail.
What to Plan
Opening a flower shop involves securing financing, choosing a location, determining what products and services you are going to offer, how your product will be delivered to the public, how you will advertise the business and much more.
When to Plan
Planning starts at the beginning, before you take the first steps to opening your business. If you do not create detailed plans to address at least the major areas of concern when opening a business, you may be destined to fail.
What to Plan
Opening a flower shop involves securing financing, choosing a location, determining what products and services you are going to offer, how your product will be delivered to the public, how you will advertise the business and much more.
« Yet, although one would expect the differences to be straightforward, confusion still exists between Do you believe that a leader should be a good listener? ...» Document abstract
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management
case study
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SummaryThis practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the VP Corporate Communications in Alcatel-Lucent, Paris, France.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a successful executive with the theoretical approach provided by several scholars about the characteristics of leadership. In other words, my goal is to compare theory with business reality. The above individual possesses profound academic background and diverse working experience. She is in managerial positions for the last five years and she has contributed significantly to all the organizations she has been engaged in the course of her professional career. In relation to my questions, in most of the cases she meets the theoretical approach of the topic as presented in this project. However, there are slight differentiations in particular aspects of the topic. Hence, after each theoretical approach I present my conclusions and critical analysis on what has been discussed with the above executive.
« Academic Search Premier. 30 Nov. 2005 . Gazin, Ann. "What Do You Expect? A Teacher's High-or Low-Expectations Can Wield a Profound Influence on Students. ...» Document abstract
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social sciences
school essay
date published
19/10/2007
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SummaryFirst impressions are unavoidable. From high school to the work place to any social situation, the fantasies of love at first sight and sudden distaste are brought to life through the senses. The key word is unavoidable: as Ann Gazin states in Instructor, “as fallible humans, [it is only] natural to make judgments, both positive and negative” (Gazin). Perception is instantaneous, but it is rarely as accurate as the perceiver may wish to believe. These negative judgments foremost have a permanent impact on attitude and expectation, and in a classroom, this habit of observational assessment can prove detrimental to a student. While on the playground or in social situations, children may be teased because of their clothing or their speech; but in a learning environment, these biased assumptions can interfere with education, especially when entertained by a teacher. High school, a time when adolescents are plagued by the pressure to form an identity amid a whirlwind of responsibilities and questions, is a milestone of both physical and emotional development, and the lessons learned and knowledge gained goes far beyond the teenage years: it is a foundation for adulthood. The effects of this premature judgment have been the basis of many recent experiments.
« Moreover, when the audience might expect a complete setback of the action, it Maisie's repeated monologues or her new tirades, for example `do you ever wake up ...» Document abstract
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arts and art history
presentation
date published
22/01/2007
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SummaryPost-structuralism derives from philosophy , ‘ a discipline which has always tended to emphasise the difficulty of achieving secure knowledge about things’ (Barry;1995:63) .Philosophical writing, although following the structure thesis, anti-thesis then a synthesis of both, always comes back to the question, never achieving a single answer, a single truth, and opening the conflict even more.
Elaine Aston (1997: pg.un) has expressed that because of ‘her experimental approach to dramatic and theatrical form, Churchill’s theatre is not just a question of politics, but a politics of style’. In Blue Heart, which presents two short plays, one featuring the relationship between a father and daughter and the other between mother and son, form and content are constantly interrogated through a deconstruction of the concepts of plot, language and structure.
In Heart’s Desire, where a couple awaits their daughter’s return from Australia, the action is set back and altered. In Blue Kettle, a middle-aged man looks for his biological mother and as the action evolves, the words ‘blue’ and ‘kettle’ appear in the dialogue. Common to both pieces however is the questioning of the unity in the text and structure. This is why we can explore the contradictions that are exposed both in the language and structure of Blue Heart.
Elaine Aston (1997: pg.un) has expressed that because of ‘her experimental approach to dramatic and theatrical form, Churchill’s theatre is not just a question of politics, but a politics of style’. In Blue Heart, which presents two short plays, one featuring the relationship between a father and daughter and the other between mother and son, form and content are constantly interrogated through a deconstruction of the concepts of plot, language and structure.
In Heart’s Desire, where a couple awaits their daughter’s return from Australia, the action is set back and altered. In Blue Kettle, a middle-aged man looks for his biological mother and as the action evolves, the words ‘blue’ and ‘kettle’ appear in the dialogue. Common to both pieces however is the questioning of the unity in the text and structure. This is why we can explore the contradictions that are exposed both in the language and structure of Blue Heart.
Table of Contents- The contradictions in the language
- The structure of the pieces, constantly altered and played with
« Can you sincerely expect a child not to ask for certain toys and not to watch television or play video games while all the other children do? ...» Document abstract
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marketing
school essay
date published
18/05/2007
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SummaryFor-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives. One example of their interference is marketing strategies aimed at children. Adult consumers are like roaches: they tend to become “immune” to classical marketing strategies and advertisements. Today, corporations tend to by-pass this phenomenon by marketing to children instead: money is indirectly extracted from adults by manipulating their children. There are two main reasons why marketing strategies target children: because of the persuasive power children have over their parents, and because they simply are easier to manipulate. At this point we have to ask ourselves: is it ethical to market to children? Should children be protected from being marketed to?
Table of Contents- For-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives
- In my opinion, it is unethical to market to children and to exploit them as consumers from such an early age on
- It is important to note that as opposed to adults, children still have to develop and consolidate their characters
- Parents should be conscious of the fact that marketing strategies diminish a child's imagination
- According to me, parents' intervention and responsibility is essential
- Ironically, the industry is teaching children to punish parents
- If even adults can become the victims of the advertising industry, can we seriously expect children not to
« that Cordelia's death so strongly affects a play in which several others die is that the audience does not really expect it. Thank you, sir./Do you see this? ...» Document abstract
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literature
school essay
date published
26/09/2007
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SummaryOf Shakespeare’s many plays, King Lear is certainly one of the most troubling and provoking. In comparison to the comedies and romances, it has a much darker setting and content; but even compared with other tragedies, it seems King Lear is confounded by its lack of a conclusive moral framework. This is demonstrated by its ambiguous ending and leads to an eternal question: does the play promote optimism or pessimism? The answer is tied to the issue of context, in that the play’s setting is pre-Christian. However, in other plays, Shakespeare manipulates the conventions of form to allow optimism in a pagan world, and thus the answer to the largest question of the play turns out not to be derivable from the text alone. Thus, the choice to portray it one way or the other falls into the hands of a production’s director.
« Remember, progress can be measured in tiny increments; do not expect a major revolution. Recognize that you are a couple up against millions and simply take ...» Document abstract
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social sciences
school essay
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SummaryDuring the 1960’s, the civil rights movement swept the nation as African Americans rallied to overcome segregation and bigotry. Although in the long run these activists furthered the constitution’s promise of equality, they met strong resistance from the predominantly white majority. Indisputably, African Americans have been and remain a marginalized group. However, what about those Caucasian and Asian individuals who marched shoulder to shoulder for equal rights?
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