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Despite the passage of eight years, I can still vividly remember the opulent taste of Asian delicacies. The delightful combination of enticing spices and alluring aromas would make my mouth water. The glossy appearance of the glaze on the delectable ham emitted a radiant glow, providing a comforting sensation as it slid down my throat…

What is a love poem? Many believe that a love poem is supposed to be sweet and romantic. That is the basic tone of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem “How Do I Love Thee?” However, William Shakespeare’s “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” takes a much different approach to the typical love poem. Both…

In the Great Gatsby the setting plays a major part in the story because the create a mood and sort of tell about the characters, the four main settings would be East Egg. West Egg, the Valley of Ashes, and New York City. East Egg is where Daisy and Tom Buchannan live in their large…

In addition to being a story set in the Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” is also a reflected mirror into the hopes, disappointments, and very ethos of American society. A complicated tapestry of themes that reflect on the excess and emptiness of the Jazz Age are woven throughout the tale. This article…

This essay delves into the historical, theological, and artistic dimensions of the Iconoclastic Controversy, emphasizing its significance within the Byzantine Empire and its broader implications for the relationship between religion and art. Investigating the controversy’s beginnings, major moments, and aftermath may help us understand the complex connection between religious belief and visual imagery. The Origins…

In Gwen Wilde’s essay, “Why the Pledge Should be Revised,” Wilde strongly believes that the Pledge of Allegiance should only be used for the sole purpose of patriotism. Included in her essay were many facts of the original pledge. She states that the first “original” pledge, which was issued in 1892, read as such, “I…

There are three kinds of ethical principle theories. Viz. ,Kantian ethical theory, Utilitarian ethical theory and Contract ethical theory, each distinguished by a unique status of its implication in a particular scenario or a situation. The guidelines are very important to follow before applying any ethical theory. Kantian ethical theory guidelines are : (1) Categorical…

An Exposition on James Rachels: “Does Morality Depend on Religion?” James Rachels argues that morality and religion are separate entities. He states that “morality is a matter of reason and conscience, not religious faith” and that “right and wrong are not defined in terms of God’s will.”i He uses the Divine Command Theory, the Theory…

Enron and WorldCom Case Study This report is based on the demise of Enron Corporation and WorldCom. Both the firms are demised due to the ethical lapses. These ethical lapses come into existence when managements of the firm, uses unethical practices to accomplish the goals of the firm. Maintaining financial and accounting standards in the…

My experiences in Dallas this spring helped further my understanding of Christianity and its interactions with other religions. I grew up in a relatively sheltered church, and my exposure to different denominations, let alone religions, was very limited. I did participate in a Spring Break missions trip last year, which exposed me to Catholicism and…