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The family has been an important organization within society since ancient times, existing as a timeless and widespread human institution throughout history. The idea of family includes most people’s childhood experiences within a family and their later creation of their own family as adults. One common form is the nuclear family, in which a couple…

“Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr. utilizes excerpts from “The Gettysburg Address,” The Declaration of Independence, and the Bible. The purpose behind referencing these sources is to enhance the impact of his letter. By incorporating these influential texts, King’s message is strengthened and his arguments become more persuasive. Dr. King Jr….

The Bhagvad Gita or the Sacred Song is a Hindu Poem, which embodies deep philosophy, spirituality and divinity. It is primarily a war time counsel from Lord Krishna to his warrior disciple Arjun. Mahatma Gandhi has often acknowledged its profound effect on his life. It is strange but interesting that Gandhi’s first introduction to the…

The aftermath of World War II, The Holocaust, and the age of the atomic bomb instilled in the sculpture of the mid-1940s a sense that art should return to its pre-cultural and pre-rational origins. In the literature of the day, writers such as Jean-Paul Sartre advocated a similar reductive philosophy. [36] At an introductory speech…

1. The main focus of this chapter is the survival of Native Americans during American colonization, the spread of diseases, and the raiding of their towns. 2. To demonstrate the overall impact of Indian removal, Zinn references Michael Rogin’s book “Fathers and Children,” which highlights how Native Americans were displaced from their land, resulting in…

Pablo Picasso Ruiz’s art during the years 1904 to 1905 is known as The Rose Period. Contrary to its name, this period does not solely consist of rose or light pink colors, but also incorporates greens, blues, and reds. This collection of vibrant colors emerged after a phase in which Picasso chose a more subdued…

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born February 4, 1906 in the town of Breslau (German name) located in the south-west portion of Poland. Historically, the town had been rule and inhabited by the governments of Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, and Germany. After World War II, the city returned as a possession of Poland. In 2006,…

Conscience is the act of recognizing the moral quality of a specific action through reason. This concept is exemplified by Thomas More in the film A Man for All Seasons, where he consistently displays his strong moral conscience. Despite living in a time marked by hedonism, materialism, and corruption, Thomas remains steadfast in his commitment…

I think I would be important for the Romans to link their cultural heritage & origins to the Trojan War because the gift of the Greek wooden horse started the war. Staying true to their culture could have resulted in no war at all. To an immigrant or visitor would have perceived a sense cultural…

The story of Luba and the children she saved from hunger is a classic example of a modified modern day Good Samaritan, who helps people, without asking for anything in return. As Rochman puts it, “Luba’s selflessness creates a different story; one that creates inspiration, regarding the holocaust (Rochman 494).” Indeed, the title suits the…