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I will argue that machismo is the proper way in which a macho, or a male figure, will carry on a conversation or physical interaction with a woman[LJ1] . Perhaps then, masculinity can be seen as dramaturgical model, in a sense that the male is acting with macho characteristics in . . . Read more
BuddhismBuddhism, founded in the late 6th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha),is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia. Buddhism has come inmany different forms, but in each form there has been an attempt to draw fromthe life experiences of the Buddha, his teachings, and the . . . Read more
David PoolFrancis Marion Pool played a pivotal role during the Civil War in Missouri and he was the only notable Quantrell who survived the ferocious Civil War. It is believed that Captain Dave Pool died on May 30, 1899 due to prolonged illness. Dave Pool’s war tactics and strategies are . . . Read more
Buddhist CosmologyThroughout history there have been many attempts to explain the origin andworkings of our universe. Most every culture has their own cosmogony. Nearlyevery individual has his or her own idea of what our universe is. During ourmodern era of advanced scientific knowledge, we feel that we have a good . . . Read more
Buddhism1st OHP –BUDDHISM What is Buddhism? Buddha is the central symbol and reality ofBuddhism, because he embodies the way of thinking and living. It is an analysisand description of human existence as conditioned by desire and ignorance and amethod of attainment of spiritual freedom through human effort. In short, itdescribe . . . Read more
Second Chance:Plot: A young man contemplating about what led him to the edge of the cliff. Characters: The main character is only known by his nick name Babs. He talks about his family and refers to his dad as Baba, (which is Arabic for dad).Conflict: A man with a conflicting . . . Read more
BuddhismThough some of the religions of the ancient world have disappeared, their heritage continues to influence the religions of today. In the followingessay I will discuss Buddhism. I will focus on key concepts, beliefs, practices, developments and how they are manifested in everyday life. Buddhism is a religion founded by . . . Read more
Tillie Olson’s “I Stand Here Ironing” is a story told from the perspective of a young mother during the Great Depression. The woman reflects on the hardships she faced while raising her first-born child, Emily. The mother’s experiences were common to many women. The 1930s was a time when patriarchy . . . Read more
BuddhismBuddhism is a rich religion that affects the lives of millions of people throughout the world. Most importantly, Buddhism is a religion for all people. The religion emphasizes personal enlightenment as opposed to salvation from a higher being. The religion teaches that salvation lies in your own hands, and you . . . Read more
TFA: CultureCulture. The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place. Why it matters? It should matter because it defines who you are today. Think about it, it’s your way of life and your beliefs. In things fall apart Chinua Achebe addresses the theme of culture in many . . . Read more