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The gifts were not only presented but as a wise choice for both of their kind gestures. 4.For this week's discussion, I focused on "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. From the opening paragraph, the author/narrator sets a somber tone by the characters breaking the news of Brently Mallard's death to his wife. The tone is further emphasized with, "She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister's arms". (Kennedy, pg. 348) The tone changes to one similar to joy; a satisfaction or a sort of resolve. The narrator describes the view from where she is sitting; "The delicious breath of rain was in the air. The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves. There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled one above the other in the west facing her window" (Kennedy, pg 348). 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This is a twist displaying both dramatic and cosmic irony. I also wanted to point out the newspaper office gathering intelligence of the railroad disaster, with Brently Mallard at the top of the list, is also ironic, as he was not near the accident. Fake news!Kennedy, X.J., et al; Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing; Sixth Edition; Pearson, Boston, 20205.After breaking down “The Story of an Hour", I discovered remarkable irony. Mrs. Mallard's husband apparentlydied, and she was sad but surprisingly excited. "She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister's arms." "But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely." (Chopin, 348-349). However, in actuality Mr. Mallard was not dead at all. Whenever Mr. Mallard walked into the house, Mrs. Mallard was so shocked and died right there. "When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease--of joy that kills." (Chopin, 349). Mrs.Mallard thought she was going to be set free from her husbands death, in reality she was set free by her own death.6.For this assignment I read "The Gift of the Magi" by William Sydney Porter. It is a lovely, almost Victorian in style and scene, short story about a poor couple wanting to give Christmas gifts to one another. Jim and Della are their names. The story is a simple ovation to the principle that it is better to give than to recieve. Jim and Della are not in possession of much. Yet they "were very proud of two things which they owned. One thing was Jim’s gold watch. It had once belonged to his father. And, long ago, it had belonged to his father’s father. The other thing was Della’s hair." The sentimental story is about the sacrificial journey to buy one another an extravagant gift. Jim get's Della combs and products for her hair. Della gives Jim a watch. Christmas is made perfect by loving sacrificial gift giving. The story ends with a reference to the Gospel story of the Magi bringing gifts to Jesus. Just as the Magi at Christmas offered sacrificial gifts to the messiah, the theme of sacrifice is adopted from the biblical narrative to frame the sentiment of this short story. "The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi." This is where the irony is for me. 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Education is always evolving. Two factors that have, and still, influence education are culture and society. You’ll exam ...
Week 2 - Discussion Forum 1
Education is always evolving. Two factors that have, and still, influence education are culture and society. You’ll examine these factors in this discussion. Prior to completing this discussion read Hayashi & Baranauskas (2013).Initial Post: Create an initial response that addresses the following:Part 1: Research.Locate one scholarly resource that examines the influence that culture and/or society has had on education.Provide the full APA citation for this source.Provide a summary of the resource you’ve located. This summary should be at least 100 words, but not more than 150 words, in length.Part 2: Reflect.Answer the following:In what ways does culture and society influence education? Do educational curriculums, learning outcomes, and learning cultures vary depending on location and region? Provide examples to support your arguments.How does culture and society positively influence education?How does culture and society negatively influence education?Guided Response: Post responses to at least two classmates. In your response, reflect on your classmate’s posts600 words or more Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Analyze social, cultural and historical factors that have driven educational practices and how those factors have influenced the development of technology and innovation in educationWeekly Learning OutcomesThis week students will1.Align historical events with major advances in technology. (Aligns with CLOs 2)2.Evaluate the influence of cultural and social change on educational practices. (Aligns with CLOs 2)3.Determine whether education should follow social and cultural change, or whether it should influence it. (Aligns with CLOs 2)
Walden University Research & Summaries Use of Self in Social Work Reflection
Assignment: Reflection on Use of Self“The use of self in social work practice is the combining of knowledge, values, and ...
Walden University Research & Summaries Use of Self in Social Work Reflection
Assignment: Reflection on Use of Self“The use of self in social work practice is the combining of knowledge, values, and skills gained in social work education with aspects of one's personal self, including personality traits, belief systems, life experiences, and cultural heritage” (Dewane, 2006, p. 545).As you discussed in relation to supervision, social workers need to be vigilant about both personal and professional reviews of both their roles and their responsibilities and how this impacts the intervention process. In this Discussion, you focus on strategies for self-review and analyzing the integration of your personal and professional selves.ReferenceDewane, C. J. (2006). Use of Self: A Primer Revisited. Clinical Social Work Journal, 34(4), 543–558.By Day 7Submit a 1- to 2-page reflection that addresses the following:What types of critical self-review do you use to ensure that you are bringing the best of your professional self to your roles?Include an explanation of the use of self during your field education experience that you may have encountered or that you might encounter.Provide a description of potential boundary challenges in your field education experience.
ELAC History and Influence of Technology in The Sound of Jazz
-MLA formatted-minimum 3 sources—2 print-worthy-include at least one footnote- In this paper, please integrate elements ...
ELAC History and Influence of Technology in The Sound of Jazz
-MLA formatted-minimum 3 sources—2 print-worthy-include at least one footnote- In this paper, please integrate elements of history, technology (old or new), and music
WRTG 394 University of Maryland Understanding Scholarly Sources Questions
This discussion topic is designed to give you the opportunity to peruse the assignment instructions for all the research r ...
WRTG 394 University of Maryland Understanding Scholarly Sources Questions
This discussion topic is designed to give you the opportunity to peruse the assignment instructions for all the research related writing assignments in WRTG 394. This task will allow you to begin thinking about and planning for your WRTG 394 research writing assignments, the Synthesis Literature Review, the Research Proposal Memo, and the Research-Based Report. NOTE: This is a discussion topic designed to help you begin thinking about the three research-related writing assignments in WRTG 394. Completing this discussion topic does not complete any of the assignments discussed in this topic. This simply helps you become familiar with your assignments so that you can plan for the rest of your WRTG 394 course.In the Content area of the 394 classroom under the heading Sample Papers, open each of the following sets of writing assignment instructions:sample synthesis literature review (WA #2)sample research proposal memo (WA #3)sample research-based report (WA#4)Note that the student used the same topic for all three of these assignments. You are expected to use the same topic for all three of these writing assignments in your WRTG 394 course. Please use these sample papers to help you answer the following questions:1. Examine the Synthesis Lit Review (WA#2) instructions. This assignment calls for the student writer to use scholarly (academic) and professional (trade) sources. Explain what you understand a scholarly source and a professional/trade source to be. You should consider offering an example of each type of source.2. Examine the Research Proposal Memo (WA#3) instructions. What permission must you request? To whom should your memo be addressed? What information about your research must you provide? 3. Take a look at the Research Report (WA#4) instructions. What additional research demands are placed upon the writer for this assignment compared to WA #2? How can you as writer best present your report so that it is most readily accessible for your primary audience?4. Writing on the same topic for WA#2 and WA#4 make the writing of the research report an easier task than it would have been if different topics had been chosen. Comment on how the writing on the same topic for both these assignments can help you as you write your research report.
BUS 409 SU Discretionary Benefits & employment reimbursements Discussion
Part one: Respond to the following:In your opinion, are discretionary employee benefits an entitlement, or are they earned ...
BUS 409 SU Discretionary Benefits & employment reimbursements Discussion
Part one: Respond to the following:In your opinion, are discretionary employee benefits an entitlement, or are they earned based on performance? Support your response with specific examples.Post at least one substantive comment to another student's post.Part two: Respond to Chelesha HardingHello Classmates and Professor,Are discretionary employee beneftis an entitlement, or are they earned based on performance? In my opinion, neither of those are considered in discretionary employee benefits. These are benefits that are not mandated by law for an employer to provide an employee. These benefits are simply earned due to the employee needs that need to be met while being employed at a company. However, if I had to choose one in order to comply with the question then it would be that its earned based on performance. The job I currently have, sick time, pto and vacation time are accrued in one entity. The more hours you work as a full time employee the more Paid time off you accrue which can qualify you for a large amount of time off to use over a period of time. Its actually an incentive to working, the more you work, the more you can play.
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