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Probably the most celebrated of all actresses, Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles General Hospital, to Gladys Baker. Gladys had been a film cutter at RKO studios, but psychological problems prevented her from keeping the job and she was eventually committed to a mental institution, because of…

The visual imagery present in this composition is very detailed and conceals hidden messages through metaphors, that in general are negative a nd nihilistic. The speaker also utilizes personification and other forms of figurative language to display the grim reality of impermanence. In the wake of this idea of impermanence the speak er emphasizes the…

There are three paths in Hinduism – the path of knowledge, the path of devotion and the path of action. The topic to be discussed in this paper is the path of devotion, or ‘bhakti’ in Sanskrit. Devotion is defined as, “love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause” (Google Definitions). In the…

Communication is the key to social integration. Communication allows people to share ideas, express their thoughts and effectively contribute to discussions and debates. In most cases, language poses a barrier to communication between different cultures. Having knowledge on cultural diversity is the key to cross-cultural communication. Learning how to better communicate with people whose first…

1) What are the main differences between Husserl’s and Heidegger’s transcendental phenomenologies? Transcendental phenomenology is defined in general as the study of essence. It designates two things: a new kind of descriptive method which made a breakthrough in philosophy at the turn of the century, and an a priori science derived from it; a science…

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 Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, the main character Abigail Williams is to blame for the 1692 witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Abigail is a mean and vindictive person who always wants her way, no matter who she hurts. Throughout the play her accusations and lies cause many people pain and suffering, but she seemed to…

Adhering to ethical standards is crucial in daily life, including during research. Cooper & Schindler (2011) state that the purpose of research ethics is to ensure that no harm or negative consequences are experienced by any individuals involved in the research activities (Chapter 2, Ethics in Business Research). In 1998, British doctor Andrew Wakefield faced…

Reality TV shows! But do they really show something real or create us an illusion that it is real. Creating dramatic, abnormal situations and challenging the emotions of the participants, does it really worth what they pay to the winner. With the reality television here to stay, one cannot help but give in to the…