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[05 Dec 2004|12:02am] |
Sukhram Anithra
English
“Do more than exist…live. Do more than touch…feel. Do more than looks…observe. Do more than read…absorb. Do more than hear…listen. Do more than listen…understand. Do more than think…ponder. Do more than talks…say something!” Stated by John H. Rhoades, the citation reveals ideas of going above and beyond human ability. This strife to enhance our actions gives humanity an option. The choice is one in which you can simply be, while the other lives in being the extraordinary. Six Characters In Search Of An Author and Anthem are two works of literature that both prove how the search and discovery of individual identity can become a personal revelation.
Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters In Search Of An Author cleverly uses the “real” characters in opposition to the “fantasy” characters to prove the validity of Rhoades’s statement. In the play, the actors have stopped rehearsing the acts this is when the random six characters appear. These characters state that they are in need of an author to complete their story. The manager of the play, stops the rehearsal because of the fact that he is not pleased with it. However, his attitude is greatly changed when the six characters display their zestful antics. The actors hired to act out the play did not deliver well enough to catch the attention of the Manager. This contrasts the reaction of the Manager when he witnesses the complex, questionable yet humorous behavior of the six characters. The ways in which the actors presented themselves were so bland and totally lacking uniqueness. The six characters were a true representation of a life, however not just life a life that is dramatic and true to the human realness that exists. In the quotation, it is stated that to exist, touch, look, read, hear, listen, and think is just the surface of life. These simple factors were all demonstrated in the actors. The actors could not parade the flights of life that make us individual and in touch with the distinctiveness of our souls. However what the six characters are going beneath the surfacing and revealing what it means to really life. They are living, feeling, observing, absorbing, listening, understanding and pondering. The actors simply did what they were told; they followed words written on a page. The six characters frolicked in their own reality while the Manager became seduced by their strangely awkward story. The character is the father is an example of individuals who do more than simply live, and it is him that has the personal revelation. Though he is liable to be condemned for these immoral relations with his daughter, his wisdom and speech far surpass any of the actors in the play. His revelation is evident in his speech.
In Anthem by Ayn Rand, the character of Equality has a personal revelation. Equality is a character torn between conforming into a society which he sees no reason in existing and his strong desire to seek his identity. Equality like many others, have just done the ordinary and what is expected of them. Until, he starts to engage in rebellious behavior that contradicts that is expected in his society, he does not realize the greatness of independence. When Equality meets Liberty, it is a truly defining moment in his life. He meets her in the midst of this quest he takes on to answer and seek questions about life. In his society, the relationship between man and women were frowned upon. However he found that to be lacking legitimacy because in meeting Liberty he has found both a companion and lover. If Equality never found her, he would just live. However now with finding her he his loving as well. This inspires him to face the council that sets the rules that the members of the society mush follow. Here he tells them the truth about his ware bouts since all his activities have been forbidden. He frees himself of the containment existing in the society to find liberation in himself.
As human beings we are bonded together as a collective group in possession of "carbon copy traits." In most cases, the formations of our bodies are alike. There is a common sense of duty, of belonging, of living that we all share. It is this "we" that robs us of our individuality. While we are confined within the cages of society, there are instances that occur when this suppression becomes completely dissolved. There are individuals who take a stand to not only seek individuality but also to conquer what has held them back from fleeing the crowds of uniformity. Self -liberators needs this liberation because the sense of self that man gives himself is perhaps a great independence that is ignored. To live life in accordance with another man’s principles denies us of our identity that is truly known to the self-seeker himself.
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[04 Dec 2004|08:27am] |
Anithra Sukhram
English
As human beings we are bonded together as a collective group in possession of "carbon copy traits." In most cases, the formations of our bodies are alike. There is a sense of duty, a sense of belonging, a sense of living that we all share. It is this "we" that robs us of our individuality. While we are confined within the cages of society, there are instances that occur when this suppression becomes completely dissolved. There are individuals who take a stand to not only seek individuality but also to conquer what has held them back from fleeing the crowds of uniformity. Self -liberators needs this liberation because the sense of self that man gives himself is perhaps a great independence that is ignored. To live life in accordance with another man’s principles denies us of our identity that is truly known to the self-seeker himself. Six Characters In Search Of An Author and Anthem , are two works of literature that both prove how the search and discovery of individual identity can become a personal revelation.
Six Characters In Search Of An Author by Luigi Pirandello demonstrates the such ideas of individuals through certain characters. In the play, the six characters are desperately seeking an author to complete their unfinished story. However it is more than just an ending these characters are seeking. Furthermore through their quest, notions of how our identity is created by those around us are addressed. The characters are distinct from each other however their distinctness does not provide for their completeness. The step- daughter is a character at extreme conflict constantly she is at war with others and even herself. Her characteristics contrast those of the step- father. While the family that he belongs results to be unethical and immoral he remains calm and parades his philosophical
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[03 Dec 2004|02:45pm] |
Anithra Sukhram
English
As human beings we are bonded together as a collective group in possession of "carbon copy traits." In most cases, the formations of our bodies are alike. There is a sense of duty, a sense of belonging, a sense of living that we all share. It is this "we" that robs us of our individuality. While we are confined within the cages of society, there are instances that occur when this suppression becomes completely dissolved. There are individuals who take a stand to not only seek individuality but also to conquer what has held them back from fleeing the crowds of uniformity. Self -liberators needs this liberation because the sense of self that man gives himself is perhaps a great independence that is ignored. To live life in accordance with another man’s principles denies us of our identity that is truly known to the self-seeker himself. Anthem and Six Characters In Search Of An Author, are two works of literature that both prove how the search and discovery of individual identity can become a personal revelation.
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[01 Apr 2004|10:05am] |
MISSION STATEMENT.
End SAT focuses on the standardized testing that plagues the lives of students across the nation. We do recognize that the SAT exists for a purpose of measuring verbal as well as mathematical skills. These are the skills that students should have developed over the time of their education and skills that will be vital for academic success. However, the mastery of the SATs has proven to become an obsession among educators and students alike. Now more than ever there is a strong emphasis on the SATs. Many colleges regard the success of potential students by their SAT grade. End SAT believes that the significance of the SATs are highly overrated and take away from the individual identification that students deserve. Our purpose is to rid the education system of the SATs as being a vital factor in students’ high school records. Our target members include anyone who has been victimized, stressed, troubled, or even irked by the SATs. Such individuals include the test takers themselves (students) educators and parents.
There are a number of issues that regard the annihilation of the SAT:
1. Tests stop the learning process
There is a large amount of time dedicated to test-prep in schools as well as out of school. This leaves little time or no time for class discussions, critical thinking, group projects, or other creative curriculum approaches. The test leaves no room for a child to express his or her creativity because they are so busy with prep classes and what not. Yes.
2. Tests are a big business.
Tests are created, printed, distributed, and scored by private, quickly-profiting corporations such as McGraw Hill, ETS, and The College Board. In a special report, stateline.org revealed that in 2001 over $400 million was spent by state education departments alone on testing. The education system is quickly giving more and more power to the "profits first, students last" testing industry.
3. Tests separate students by their parent's income.
Today's exams are more likely to reveal a parent's paycheck than a student's potential to master concepts and work hard. Studies from the College Board show that people taking the SAT will, on average, score an extra 30 points for every $10,000 in their parents income. What is being slated as the great opportunity for underprivileged students is more likely to widen the opportunity gap even more.
4. Test companies are inaccurate and insecure.
One never knows exactly what happens when the stacks of computerized forms are shipped off to the scoring factories to be graded and returned. Harcourt Educational Measurement delivered late tests to one school in California by leaving the confidential material on the ground outside a school in the rain. In New York City, 3,000 students were mistakenly sent to summer school thanks to a CTB/McGraw Hill scoring error. Flaws and dangers are popping up around the nation in the already overloaded scoring companies.
5. Tests don't solve any of education's problems.
While George Bush proclaims that "no child will be left behind" with his new testing plan, the deeper problems that have always plagued education are left untouched. Issues such as school funding, student participation, and creative curriculum design are taking a back seat to the great standardizing of our classrooms. Bill Goodling, the ex-chair of the House Education Committee explains, "If more testing were the answer to the problems in our schools, testing would have solved them a long time ago."
6. Tests hurt the poor and people of color.
The results of recent standardized tests reveal a distinct bias against poor and minority students. In Massachusetts, 80% of African-Americans and 83% of Latinos failed the 10th grade MCAS statewide, compared to 45% of whites. A Boston College study revealed that 9 of the 10 states with the highest dropout rates used standardized tests in decisions about high school graduation.
7. Tests are a waste of time and money.
The testing craze is swallowing up more and more class time and precious educational resources than ever before. The Texas Education Agency spent 26.5 million dollars on accountability and testing, 38% of the agency's entire budget. In Massachusetts, the 17 hour long MCAS is longer than the Massachusetts bar exam. Americans are taking as many as 600 million standardized tests per year, and countless hours of creative, curious learning experiences are being replaced by test prep as a result.
8. Tests place too much emphasis on one single examination.
In a world of diverse learning styles and a wide range of interests, testing is creating an intellectual monopoly around one piece of paper taken at one time of year - and the stakes are high. For many students, their scores represent whether they pass or dropout, whether they receive scholarships or whether they will be retained. Students in Michigan can earn up to $2,500 scholarships based on a single score. Entire school districts in South Carolina can be deemed educationally bankrupt and subject to state takeover if their test scores fall below a certain level.
9. Tests breed stress and depression.
With so much emphasis being placed on these single tests, students are crumbling under the unnecessary pressure. A second grader at Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco got so nervous about taking the Stanford 9 that he threw up on his exam. When Florida fourth graders were asked by their Sunday School teacher if they wanted to pray about something that was scaring them, they joined hands and prayed to pass the FCAT. Standardized testing has quickly turned learning into a computerized race to beat out as many other students as possible.
10. Tests turn schools into stock markets.
We are quickly creating schools where students are only numbers, and schools are only factories. In California, the Stanford-9 requires children as young as 7 to sit through 10 straight days of multiple choice testing where teachers can get up to a $25,000 bonus, and top scoring students can earn a $2,500 college scholarship, depending on the scores. At an earlier and earlier age, students are being bribed by financial success and threatened by permanent failure over single tests as more and more states make the stakes higher and higher. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted counts."
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[02 Dec 2003|10:53am] |
End SAT plans achieve our goal of ending the SAT by attending various legislative hearings based on education. We plan to directly contact government officials via phone or mail to present our view of discontinuing SATs. We will draft legislation against the SAT.
4 Sources Against the SAT
Time Magazine. http://www.time.com/time/education/article/0,8599,101321,00.html
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[25 Nov 2003|12:07am] |
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATI.html
The SAT is a three-hour test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful academically. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as one indicator among others-class rank, high school GPA, extracurricular activities, personal essay, and teacher recommendations-of a student's readiness to do college-level work. SAT scores are compared with the scores of other applicants, and the accepted scores at an institution, and can be used as a basis for awarding merit-based financial aid.
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800 (for math and verbal) and is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. The test is administered several times a year.
Is she ready? Think again…the SATs provide for many a reason to commit suicide. If the SATs bring your doom…this may be your future:
Our target members are students who must take the SAT...the parents of these students
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[04 Nov 2003|10:26am] |
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Scientific Attitude
My scientific attitude is demonstrated in the pursuits of my research. Through my research efforts I have developed my particular attitude in which I am ready to accept only those facts that have been impartially verified. Also, I believe there is legitimacy in placing a particular fact above the existing theories that are responsible for many developments in the scientific world. Scientific evidence whether it is pertinent or non-pertinent has value. While relevant information can further push progress on a concern, the ideas that may seem less relevant often lead scientists to question beyond the obvious. It is absolutely vital to “try it and see” when it comes to the scientific approach. Sometimes success is stumbled upon during hours of endless trial and error. In solving a particular problem there are many valuable ways of solving it. First I search the depths of my education to pin point what I know. After I have confirmed to myself what I know, I evaluate the missing links. The next step for me would be using resources that include using a facility where I can tackle the problem. I also ask those who are knowledgeable more than I, as to methods of solutions for the particular problem. Knowing that you must trust your own work and put forth endless effort is an attitude in which I found would best suit a scientist attempting to revolutionize the world of progress.
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Curiosity
My curiosity is boundless; it has enhanced the progress in my research. Due to my curiosity certain ideas have been formulated in order for me to complete particular stages in my research. Being curious means, asking how things happen, as well as learning how to find the answers. Curiosity is natural and helped me to make reason in my research. My mentor Dr. Robert Bauchwitz presented the ideas of the vital role that sound plays in our daily lives to me. This has attracted my attention into further investigating the issue. Through studying the FDA standards for sounds measured in decibels and reading studies that have been done in previous years my curiosity was fueled to an even greater extent.
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Inventiveness
Inventiveness is defined as the power of a creative imagination. My imagination is definitely fusing together ideas of creativity. Specifically in my project there were examples of inventiveness in formulating the setup. Particularly in my experiment I had to be inventive when choosing my sounds and figuring out how to place it. Also, the presentations I made prior to the project strongly exemplify my inventiveness. These presentations were both for school and the lab that paralleled my intentions as to the direction my project was geared towards. My presentation for lab was done via a power point presentation. However my project for the Intel Symposium in May 2oo3 was done on power point, and later printed out to be placed on a presentation board. My presentations included suffice information that was easy to understand. The pages were colorful, this was done to attract attention and also once that attraction was on my project I wanted to maintain it. I also included, graphs and a number of animated pictures to make the project appear friendlier.
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Scientific Attitude
My scientific attitude is demonstrated in the pursuits of my research. Through my research efforts I have developed my particular attitude in which I am ready to accept only those facts that have been impartially verified. Also, I believe there is legitimacy in placing a particular fact above the existing theories that are responsible for many developments in the scientific world. Scientific evidence whether it is pertinent or non-pertinent has value. While relevant information can further push progress on a concern, the ideas that may seem less relevant often lead scientists to question beyond the obvious. It is absolutely vital to “try it and see” when it comes to the scientific approach. Sometimes success is stumbled upon during hours of endless trial and error. In solving a particular problem there are many valuable ways of solving it. First I search the depths of my education to pin point what I know. After I have confirmed to myself what I know, I evaluate the missing links. The next step for me would be using resources that include using a facility where I can tackle the problem. I also ask those who are knowledgeable more than I, as to methods of solutions for the particular problem. Knowing that you must trust your own work and put forth endless effort is an attitude in which I found would best suit a scientist attempting to revolutionize the world of progress.
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Curiosity
My curiosity is boundless; it has enhanced the progress in my research. Due to my curiosity certain ideas have been formulated in order for me to complete particular stages in my research. Being curious means, asking how things happen, as well as learning how to find the answers. Curiosity is natural and helped me to make reason in my research. My mentor Dr. Robert Bauchwitz presented the ideas of the vital role that sound plays in our daily lives to me. This has attracted my attention into further investigating the issue. Through studying the FDA standards for sounds measured in decibels and reading studies that have been done in previous years my curiosity was fueled to an even greater extent.
Anithra Sukhram
Intel Science Talent Research
Part II- Essay Questions 1-5
Inventiveness
Inventiveness is defined as the power of a creative imagination. My imagination is definitely fusing together ideas of creativity. Specifically in my project there were examples of inventiveness in formulating the setup. Particularly in my experiment I had to be inventive when choosing my sounds and figuring out how to place it. Also, the presentations I made prior to the project strongly exemplify my inventiveness. These presentations were both for school and the lab that paralleled my intentions as to the direction my project was geared towards. My presentation for lab was done via a power point presentation. However my project for the Intel Symposium in May 2oo3 was done on power point, and later printed out to be placed on a presentation board. My presentations included suffice information that was easy to understand. The pages were colorful, this was done to attract attention and also once that attraction was on my project I wanted to maintain it. I also included, graphs and a number of animated pictures to make the project appear friendlier.
Initiative –
Work Habits –
My work habits have enabled me pursue what I needed to complete my project. Often I don’t have a choice but to plan my work on time. Planning my work on time provides for a balance in which projections can get worked on with a good enough amount of time. While planning overall factors for a project is good in that all aspects of the project are addressed, the specifics have a number of significance. Specific details can make or break a project; my project is a good example for this. The general idea of my project is testing mice with sounds, however it is absolutely vital to consider what types of sounds. The types of sounds I have chosen for my project are urban and suburban noises. Not only the type of sounds but also, the amount of noise that will be exposed to the mice. Certain sounds have to be set a specific dB levels.
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[24 Oct 2003|05:09pm] |
The word privacy is defined as the quality or state of being apart from the company or observation of others. The right to privacy is implied throughout the United States Constitution. Amendments four, nine, and fourteen all support the right to privacy. Defended by the constitution privacy is also violated.
The fourth amendment states:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
This amendment protects people from unlawful searches and seizures. It states that without a warrant received by probable clause your privacy will be protected. In the case of Olmstead V. The United States, which is one of the earliest cases involving a method of wire tapping, the court decided against Olmstead. Olmstead accused federal agents of violating his fourth amendment rights, which prohibited search and seizure without a warrant. In the Supreme Court case of Katz V. United States (1967) redefines the fourth amendment. In a decision of seven to one, it was determined that a telephone conversation in a public phone booth was protected by the fourth amendment. It was decided that a person entering a phone booth expects a certain degree of privacy. Moreover, that wire-tapping searched and seized his words. This redefined the fourth amendment because the court reached a decision that intangible items could not be searched and seized.
The case of Mapp V. Ohio (1961) also involves the fourth amendment. The issue in this case was whether evidence obtained without a search warrant could be used to incriminate a suspect. The outcome was that any information or evidence obtained without a search warrant could be excluded from a trial. The Supreme Court with a six to three vote determined that, “Nothing can destroy a government more quickly than its own failure to observe its own laws, or worse, its disregard of the charter of its own existence.” This means that if evidence found without a search warrant was used that the entire bill of rights would be null. The fourth amendment clearly shows the right to privacy exists in the Constitution. The fourth amendment protects people’s rights to privacy in their own home. It gives people a sense that they are protected and are able to lead a private life.
The ninth amendment of the Constitution also defends persons right to privacy. The ninth amendment states:
“The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”
This amendment defends the unlisted rights in the Constitution. The right to privacy is said to be one of the many unlisted rights. In the ground breaking case of Griswold V. Connecticut (1965) the ninth amendment was used to defend a natural right to privacy. The issue in whether a sate had the right to stop the sale of contraceptives to married couples. The ruling of seven to two decided that it was a violation of constitutional rights. This is because the right to privacy is protected under the ninth amendment even though it is not specifically listed in the constitution. The right to privacy is supported by the ninth amendment because the ninth amendment applies to all natural freedoms that are not listed in the Constitution. The case of Bowers V. Hardwick (1986) was a case in which the court did not support the right to privacy. The court declared that the right of consensual homosexual sodomy was not supported by the ninth amendment. Later this was overturned………
The 14th Amendment also protects a person’s privacy. The fourteenth amendment states:
Section. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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[09 Oct 2003|01:06pm] |
In order to be an active participant in government one has to make informed decisions. Political parties are a major part of government. Choosing a political party is an important and should be an informed decision. Two major parties in American politics are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. In addition, there are various third parties, which are not as powerful. Through my research I have come to the decision that the Democratic Party would be the best party for me.
The Democratic Party is the party in which my beliefs are most similar. The democratic platform compliments my views on many subjects. Democrats tend to be more liberal but still very reasonable. Democrats seem to be more supportive of change. In matters of education Democrats are highly supportive of federal money being used for the betterment of educational systems. Democrats support the plan of Head Start, which will better the education system as a whole. The Democratic Party also supports the idea of Affirmative Action. This is something I agree with. This proves that the Democratic Party is a firm believer in equality among all no matter what. The Democratic Party also supports the military but realizes that the American people also have needs that must be met. Democrats also support a woman’s right to choose. Another thing, which compliments my beliefs, is that the Democratic Party is against the death penalty. The Democratic Party most clearly fits what I stand for as of now.
The other political parties did not fit my viewpoints as well. The Republican Party was too conservative for me. Republicans are generally against a woman’s right to choose and also support the death penalty. Republicans generally want a slower change and smaller government. The third parties were either too liberal or too conservative.
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[08 Oct 2003|01:02pm] |
In order to be an active participant in government one has to make informed decisions. Choosing a political party is an important and should be an informed decision. Through my research I have found that I would most likely fit well in the Democratic Party.
The Democratic Party is the party in which my beliefs are most similar. The democratic platform compliments my views on issues such as education and youth and family. I believe that education should be considered a
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[20 May 2003|11:20am] |
English 4A
Anithra Sukhram
English Regents Task IV
Critical Lens
Anne Lamott stated, " When writers write form a place of insight and real caring about the truth, they have the ability to throw the lights on for the reader. " There are times when writers produce works that demonstrate their perceptiveness on numerous experiences. In such works there is no evidence of false accounts due to the veraciousness that is derived from insight and experience of the author. As a result, the reader is given a moment to contemplate new situations or think about them in a different manner. The above quotation to a large extent is agreeable and can be validated through literary works. Specifically, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morison and A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen demonstrate the validity of the quotation.
Through characterization Toni Morrison unfolds the misery of Pecola. Via the developments of Pecola’s character, the reader is faced with a world that defines beauty and racial accepetence. Therefore, Pecola is not included in what is agreeable with the criterion placed by society. As readers become more familar with the text of The Bluest Eye, the frailities the Pecola possess become further defined. Pecola, a "colored child" grows up in the sterotypical, white versus black enviornment. In such an enviornemnt, Pecola dreams of the impossible. Pecola’s concerns grows to relfect her growing dislike for her outward appearances. Since Pecola has a strong adoration of a Shirley Temple, she often yearns to possess "white" like qualitties to feel beautiful. Pecola has strong feelings that if the possibility of her having blue eyes was a reality. she too could be beauitful. Society as well, played a contributing role as to characterizing Pecola. comments made by the women in town, hints that Pecola was indeed "ugly." Nearing the conclusion, the child of Pecola is pronouned dead. Several talks occur throughout town, and some females comment, that perhaps it was best for the child to die, since it would have been "ugly", due to the fact that it’s mother was "ugly." Toni Morison offers the reader the chance to see how beauty is defined. The Bluest Eye formulates Pecola, a dirty rock craving to attain equal attention as a clean princess cut diamond would recieve. Pecola’s character desires the impossible; blue eyes (beauty.)
Similarly, Henrik Ibsen uses characterization to form Nora Helmer. A Doll’s House places Nora in a society that held women to an inferior level in comparison to men. Since the play evolves during victorian times Nora asumes the role of a traiditoanl wife. Nora is characterization relfects her need to protect her husbamd, and her commitment to her family. Nora is a woman that has happiness when her husband exemplifies happiness. Her feelings to safeguard her husband lead her to lie and cause even more damage to her family situation. Nora is a character that demonstrates insecuties. Never did Nora giver herself the chance to become Nora, this resulted in her becomeing Torvald’s wife.
A Doll’s House, and The Bluest Eye are two works of literature that exhibit the both the introspections of Morison and Ibsen.
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[20 May 2003|10:47am] |
English 4A
Anithra Sukhram
Critical Lens
Anne Lamott stated, " When writers write form a place of insight and real caring about the truth, they have the ability to throw the lights on for the reader. " There are times when writers produce works that demonstrate their perceptiveness on numerous experiences. In such works there is no evidence of false accounts due to the veraciousness that is derived from insight and experience of the author. As a result, the reader is given a moment to contemplate new situations or think about them in a different manner. The above quotation to a large extent is agreeable and can be validated through literary works. Specifically, The Blue Eye by Toni Morison and A Doll’s House by Henrick Ibsen demonstrate the validity of the quotation.
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English 4A
Anithra Sukhram
February 13th, 2003
Catcher In The Rye
“Wooden-headedness, the source of self deception is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” Stated by Barbara Tuchman, the preceding quote is legitimate and can fundamentally be supported by the novel Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D Salinger. The quote addresses the stubbornness instituted in man. His inability to allow perspective through out various events he may stumble upon in life, and a demand to view life as only his eyes can are contributing factors to his “wooden-headedness.” Certainly one can find the quote agreeable because, possibly with all the evidence that can be provided, the greater evidence can be exposed through the individual’s own self. This “Wooden-headedness,” is a reflection of human beings alike. From the day we are placed in the world, we learn, we live, and the result is a dependency to rely on our experiences. It is our eyes that give us a photograph to a situation, it is our minds that feed us opinions and it is our very own hearts that provide us with our deepest emotions; to replace all these factors- the eyes, the mind and the heart is not viable. However, in the very possessive state where we find ourselves holding our convictions above others, we find ourselves void of reality and truth.
From personal experiences, it can safely be said that this inability to “…assess a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs…”is only human. Therefore can it be wrong to be human? “It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts. Human beings are driven by their desires, and their dreams. To make these desires and dreams a possession, one must push for his ideas in all occasions that present opportunity to defend and popularize his convictions. On the other hand, one must grab a hold of reality and realize this act of being “pro-self” disregards the needs of others. If this is so, what good is an individual’s existence when it is lacking respect from fellow human beings?
When taking a very general view of society, this “self deception” (as stated by Barbara Tuchman) is evident in Government. Government consists of those that govern and those who are governed. The needs of the governed are often placed below the wants of those who have intentions of governing. This is clear and obvious in political campaigns. The common men of various societies frequently make compliments about the lack of morality that exists in government. Politicians have a cliché of being pretentious, self absorbed and gluttonous. During election intervals, they campaign to the common the ideals seeping from their “wooden-headedness.” This is because they are lacking a hold of the severity of politics. The crave for control over takes them and they in turn believe that this power should be only theirs. What are the consequences to this act? The truth being the needs of society, to have a government that works to preserve the spirit and welfare of it’s people. Politicians avoid this truth, resulting in devastating stage of history. Another example from every day life, involves current events. With the tensions mounting between Iraq and the United States, the president was forced to take a political platform. President bush, with little support from allies and fellow countrymen advocated war. This caused numerous counts of criticism on his choice to be pro-war. Some have accused President Bush for making the decisions to give him a sense of revenge. This is in regards to the events that devastated and troubled his father’s previous administration. Weather or not the accusations of President Bush’s choice have any truth to them, it does provide a good example in that it reveals how when an individual is focused on himself, he is so set in his mode of thinking he is unaware of the reality. In this instance Bush is unaware of the future of this people. However, this does not hold him back in advocating the war, because he is so determined to fulfill the preservation of his beliefs.
Catcher in the Rye provides insight for the reader for the quote (beginning of paragraph one). This is done through Salinger’s characterization of the main character; Holden Caufield. The novel introduces Holden as a young man, on the verge of teenage insanity. Holden’s perspective on life is limited to his own. Essentially he is unsatisfied and critical of those around him. When he tears apart personalities of people, he never becomes aware of the positives of those individuals. Holden’s inability to allow a different perspective regarding the “good” and “bad” in mankind displays his immaturity, often blinding him to the actuality of different circumstances. Holden is responsible for “assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs.” Strongly evident in his infantile behavior, one can easily take note of his refusal to deal in a mature manner in regards to any given situation. Holden refuses to be proactive with academics. He indicates a sense of defeat when he states the events causing him to be kicked out of schools. He puts blame on his school, stating is cause him great annoyance in order to justify his failure. Often is it said, “An idle mind, is the devil's workshop,” Holden created a mind that became, unable, unbearable and unstable. It is his workshop for his hatred. Holden’s behavior can also be linked to the quote because quite often he does, as he likes. He has no standards to go by. He does not think of the consequences. For example, after a break from school he decides to stay in New York City for a few days only because he is not ready to deal with his parents. He neglects the seriousness of the situation while neglecting his obligation as a human being.
Certainly Barbara Tuchman’s statement displays accuracy, that is not only found within individual human beings, or even society it is also held true in literature (Catcher in the Rye). Throughout our lives, we live moments of self-truth and self-deception. It is in these very moments of triumph and fraud that we realize everything we chase after is ripe from the vines of our motivation. This motivation consists of our desires, our dreams and fantasies that make us so attached to our opinions. This may occur even to the point where reality is false and the ideas born of our minds represent the greatest truth, thus deserving the greatest defense.
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| maryams sucky ass essay. |
[12 Mar 2003|11:07pm] |
Maryam Akhtar
Barbara Tuchman states, “Wooden-headness, the source of self-deception, is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” This statement means that someone makes decisions completely based on their own stubborn tendencies, meaning, they do not listen to anyone else. This statement is proved throughout Catcher in the Rye, a novel written by J.D. Salinger and is proved true in personal life experience.
Catcher in the Rye is a novel that proves the statement by Tuchman true. Holden the main character in the novel is often blinded by his own stubbornness. Hard headed Holden has many preconceived notions on society. Before Holden even speaks to anyone, he assumes that all adults are “phony”. He hates the adult world because he feels it is full of lies and corruption. Holden does not want to trust anyone in fear that he himself will be more hurt. Holden is also hard headed in the fact that he does not listen to anyone. For example, Holden’s teacher Mr. Spencer was offering him advice but Holden could not even pay attention through their talk. Holden’s unstable thoughts dictate his extreme, unreasonable actions. Therefore Holden is blinded by his stubborn tendancies.
In addition to his stubbornness, Holden is often blinded by his immaturity. This contributes to his hard-headness. Him not being able to follow through in any of his former schools, and also by his lack of responsibility shows immaturity. Holden wants to live like a child, he never wants to grow up and face reality. Therefore, he lives in a fantasy world where he feels he can be the catcher in the rye, where he can save all children from the phony adult world they face. Holden only considers his own thoughts when making decisions. He does not think logically, he thinks and acts more like a child. Holden chooses not to respond to the reality he is dealt. Holden does not want to accept the facts of death and growing up into the adult world he despises. Immaturity is most influential in Holden’s desire to avoid reality and the facts of life.
Throughout life, we all can also relate to the statement of how hard headedness blinds people’s judgment. For example, racism is an on going problem in our society. A racists will never consider what others say; they only base what they feel on preconceived notions of a particular race. They do not face the facts only their falsified ideologies. Also in the world today our government contemplates war with Iraq. They do not take into account what the American people want. Our government is hard headed in thinking war is the only way to settle this situation. Furthermore, the statement by Barbara Tuchman is proven true throughout many experiences people face in life.
The statement by Tuchman, “Wooden-headness, the source of self-deception, is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” is proven through the novel Catcher in the Rye and through personal life experience. Holden is blinded by his own stubborn tendencies and it is the key factor in his self-deception. Throughout life many people are blinded by hard-headness and it will lead to their demise.
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| ONE MORE PARA..........#@! |
[12 Mar 2003|08:38am] |
English 4
Anithra Sukhram
Catcher In The Rye
“Wooden-headedness, the source of self deception is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” Stated by Barbara Tuchman, the previous quote is valid and largely can be supported by the novel Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D Salinger. The quote speaks of stubbornness found in man. His inability to allow perspective through out various events he may encounter in life and a demand to view life as only his eyes can are contributing factors to his “wooden-headedness.” Certainly one can find the quote agreeable because, perhaps all the evidence that can be provided, the greater evidence can be revealed through the individual’s own self. This “Wooden-headedness,” is a reflection of human beings alike. From the day we are placed in the world, we learn, we live, and the result is a dependency to rely on our experiences. It is our eyes that give us a photograph to a situation, it is our minds that feed us opinions and it is our very own hearts that provide us with our deepest emotions; to replace all these factors- the eyes, the mind and the heart would be impossible. However, in the very possessive state where we find ourselves holding our convictions above others, we find ourselves void of reality and truth.
From personal experiences , it can safely be said that this inability to “…asses a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs…”is only human . Therefore can it be wrong to be human? “It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the factors. Human beings are driven by their desires, and their dreams. To make these desires and dream a possession, we must push in all occasions that present opportunity to defend and popularize our convictions. On the other hand, one must grab a hold of reality and realize this act of being “pro-self” disregards the needs of others. If this is so, what good is an individual’s existence when it is lacking respect from fellow human beings?
When taking a very general view of society, this “self deception” (as stated by Barbara Tuchman) is evident in Government. Government consists of those that govern and those who are governed. The needs of the governed are often placed below the wants of those who have intentions of governing. This is clear and obvious in political campaigns.
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| doy doy holller back happy birthday |
[12 Mar 2003|08:32am] |
Barbara Tuchman states, “Wooden-headness, the source of self-deception, is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” This statement means that someone makes decisions completely based on their own stubborn tendencies, meaning, they do not listen to anyone else. This statement can be amply shown throughout Catcher in The Rye, a novel written by J.D. Salinger and also shown from personal experiences throughout life.
Catcher in The Rye is a novel that proves the statement by Tuchman true. Holden the main character in the novel is often blinded by his own stubbornness. Hard headed Holden has many preconceived notions on society. Before Holden even speaks to an adult he assumes that they are “phony”. He hates the adult world because he feels it is full of lies. Holden does not want to trust anyone in fear that he himself will be more hurt. Holden is also hard headed in the fact that he does not listen to anyone. He has all these people telling him how he should get his act together but he will not listen to anyone.
Holden is often blinded by his immaturity. He not being able to follow through in any of his former schools, and also by his lack of responsibility shows Holden’s immaturity. Holden wants to live like a child, he never wants to grow up and face reality. Therefore he lives in a fantasy world where he feels he can be the catcher in the rye, where he can save all children from the phony adult world they face. Holden is also blinded by his immaturity when
Throughout life we all can also relate to the statement of how hard headedness blinds peoples judgment. For example racism is an on going problem in our society. Racists will never consider what others say; they only base what they feel on preconceived notions of a particular race. Also in the world today our government contemplates war with Iraq. They do not take into account what the American people want. Our government is hard headed in thinking war is the only way to settle this situation.
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| another bloody english essay NO DISKKKKKK AHH shitzoo |
[12 Mar 2003|08:32am] |
English 4
Anithra Sukhram
Catcher In The Rye
“Wooden-headedness, the source of self deception is a factor that plays a remarkably large role in government. It consists of assessing a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs. It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts.” Stated by Barbara Tuchman, the previous quote is valid and largely can be supported by the novel Catcher In The Rye, written by J.D Salinger. The quote speaks of stubbornness found in man. His inability to allow perspective through out various events he may encounter in life and a demand to view life as only his eyes can are contributing factors to his “wooden-headedness.” Certainly one can find the quote agreeable because, perhaps all the evidence that can be provided, the greater evidence can be revealed through the individual’s own self. This “Wooden-headedness,” is a reflection of human beings alike. From the day we are placed in the world, we learn, we live, and the result is a dependency to rely on our experiences. It is our eyes that give us a photograph to a situation, it is our minds that feed us opinions and it is our very own hearts that provide us with our deepest emotions ; to replace all these factors- the eyes, the mind and the heart would be impossible. However, in this very possessive state where we find ourselves holding our convictions above others, we find ourselves void of reality and truth.
From personal experiences , it can safely be said that this inability to “…asses a situation in terms of preconceived fixed notions while ignoring or rejecting any contrary signs…”is only human . Therefore can it be wrong to be human? “It is acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the factors. Human beings are driven by their desires, and their dreams. To make these desires and dream a possession, we must push in all occasions that present opportunity to defend and popularize our convictions. On the other hand, one must grab a hold of reality and realize this act of being “pro-self” disregards the needs of others. If this is so, what good is an individual’s existence when it is lacking respect from fellow human beings?
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| my essay! woooohoo BLAH |
[06 Feb 2003|07:37am] |
Anithra Sukhram
AHAP
February 5, 2003
America’s Politics from 1815 to 1840.
The American political scene began to change between the years of 1815 to 1840. There was a strong emergence of democracy at this time, evident in the increase of political participation, the change in political interest as well as political parties becoming more defined and sectional.
Certainly from the years of 1824 to 1860 there was a steady increase in the amount of individuals voting. The evidence supports this is provided by document ten “ Rise in Voter Turn Out, 1824-1860.” The large turn out of voters proved that the common people especially with universal male suffrage states taking advantage of this new political opportunity were becoming less conservative, as they took a greater interest and role in voting. Jackson after winning the election in 1828 made a strong effort to have the people involved in government. In contrast to the usual wealthy aristocratic federalists or even republicans to take offices, Jackson often represented the rise of the masses. Jackson formulated the spoils system, which rewarded his political supporters by placing them in political office. This system was extended out to a lot of people, because Jackson believed that “every man is as good as his neighbor.” To reach more individuals, there was a rotation of office so more than just more than just a few individuals could practice the experience.
In the first document, “Excerpts from Washington’s Farewell Address 1796), Washington makes a strong verbal attempt to warn America of the perils of political parties. Washington believed that political parties were a threat to unity and would turn individuals against each other. Similarly in document two, “ James Monroe and the Period of No Parties,” the idea that a two party system isn’t vital is stressed. Monroe felt the people would preserve the union together through common interests. During the “Era of Good Feelings” between the years of 1820 to 1828, the federal party began to crumple. However, in 1832, the emergence of the second party system separated the Whigs and Democrats.
Consequently to the Era of Good Feelings, individuals such as Jackson, Adams, Clay, and Calhoun began to push for their sections through economic interests. With competition of aggressive candidates political campaigning began to revolutionize. Candidates used banners, badges, parades, barbeques, free drinks, and even baby kissing to increase the amount of votes they could possible receive. The political conflicts that came with campaigning were seen as a healthy component of democracy.
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