Essays on Behaviorism Page 38

In July 1890, esteemed Irish author Oscar Wilde’s first and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was published, making its first appearance to the public (Buzwell). The novel’s main character is Dorian Gray, a young gentleman who becomes in possession of a portrait that ages for him, in addition to bearing the brunt of…

In Latinx culture there seems to be a lot of sexism. Especially in “This Is How You Lose Her” by Junot Díaz, Yunior conveys this there is a lot of sexism. The book isn’t sexist but there’s a lot of sexist characters. Yunior, the main character, describes women as if they are an object. The…

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the topics of envy, greed and power are strong impulses that control the actions of the characters in the play. It focuses in presenting the vulnerabilities, treacheries, and changes that go with monarchic transitions in the Middle Ages, and the general feeling of uneasiness and dread that encompass them. Scenes 3 and…

Audrey Lorded was an African American feminist. She was the author of the poem, “Coal. ” She used “Coal” to portray what she feels and give new emphasis to her thoughts and feelings. The poem is her reflection and pride of her background and deep thoughts. She expresses this poem with how she relates to society…

In the article “Every Dish Has a Story: Mapping My Food History” Von Diaz explains through her life stories and experiences that everyone’s food has a unique and special history. She uses the rhetorical elements of invented ethos, pathos, logos, and values to get her powerful points together. With life experiences and personal stories, Diaz…

People always ask me “What are you?” or “Where are you from?” and every time I find myself metaphysically probing my own psyche, my own existence. Questioning myself “Who or what even am I,” I naturally work my way down the socially imposed and acceptable labels – American (that’s not a ‘race/ethnicity’ and my ‘color’…

The 19th-century author, Mark Twain, wrote an intriguing book named the The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In chapter 29, “Becky Returns,” Tom wants to spend time with Becky Thatcher, the daughter of the local judge after she was on vacation all summer. In chapter 8, “Games in the Woods,” Tom is reenacting Robin Hood and…

The hijack, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijack. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. Recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijack may…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

There were many lasting consequences that did affect a majority of places like North America, Europe, and many others around the world thanks to the wars for empire they had. There were many wars that took place and each did have their effect on the territories, but there are some that did make major changes…