Essays about Culture Page 73

            Sharia is an Arabic word that refers to the body of Islamic religious law which means ‘the path’ or ‘way to water source.  It is an Islamic legal framework on the public and private aspects of life for those within the legal system which is based on Islamic principles of jurisprudence.  Islamic Law has…

Sherry Turkle’s article “Alone Together: The Robotic Movement” delves into the detrimental impact of robots on our lives, highlighting their capacity to subtly disrupt our daily routines. While I pride myself on being knowledgeable about technology, I was taken aback by the degree to which humans are excessively engaging with robots. Turkle provides ample instances…

 Islam is defined as a “set of teachings that has been revealed by Allah Almighty to mankind”. The word “Islam” means ‘submission to God” and is founded in the concept of peace in and through one’s submission to the authority and will of Allah Almighty. The first central belief in Islam pertains to strict monotheism…

Having lived my whole life by the teachings of the Islamic faith, I understand the appreciations and values associated with the Hijab. However, also living in Canada, a pro-western society, I also see how some might see it as an oppression set upon Muslim women; objectively isolating them from the rest of society. I believe…

Jealousy is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as the fear of losing affection or position, accompanied by feelings of resentment and bitterness in rivalry and envy. The novel East of Eden depicts a series of unfortunate events that arise from anger, hatred, and wickedness. These negative emotions originate from jealousy, which gives rise to…

Edgar Allan Poe was best known for his mystical short stories. One of his works, “The cask of Amontillado“, is about a retaliatory murder. One of the main characters but also the narrator, Montresor, murders the other main character, Fortunato. He accomplishes this through a mischievous murder scheme While doing this, Montresor justifies his murder…

The title of my book is, The Giver, written by Lois Lowry. This book highlights how Jonas, the main character, lives in a sameness, but soon realizes that’s there is another world outside of The Community and wants to leave. The Giver is a fictional book and is also an award-winning book for children’s literature….

The society depicted in the poem “Beowulf” depended on two basic characteristics of its people. Loyalty and generosity are the two characteristics that bound this culture together. Throughout the poem, the people must depend on the loyalty and generosity of Beowulf and his warriors to defend them from evil. Society as described in Beowulf, was…

The Atlantic Charter, created during World War II, is the small spark that eventually led to the creation of the United Nations. It was never signed, but many nations still had abided to live by it. Issued on August 14, 1941, it was a charter to help govern all nations in pursuit of a better…

In the unforgiving test of life, where principles and beliefs are put to the trial, a mysterious narrative often unfolds, delving into the darkest aspects of human nature. The story that unfolds is set in the oppressive atmosphere of Salem during the witch trials, where paranoia and fear grip the hearts of the inhabitants. As…