This paper looks at the concept of colliding cultures in 'Master Harold... and the Boys' by David Hoegberg, 'Dream on Monkey Mountain' by Derek Walcott and 'No Sugar' by Jack Davis.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that the concept of colliding cultures, as illustrated in 'Master Harold... and the Boys', 'Dream on Monkey Mountain', and 'No Sugar' contains both negative and positive implications. The writer notes that all three plays demonstrate that when cultures collide, the inevitable result is domination and oppression, which originate in racism because competing ideologies also are at work. The writer maintains, however, that the plays also are based on an alternate meaning of colliding cultures which involves illumination of one culture by another, as well as exposure of the value and dignity of the oppressed by comparison with the lack of humanity by the other. The phenomenon of changing identity as one of the main outcomes of colliding cultures is an important theme in all three plays, and this is explored along with strategies to indicate altered identity such as shifting forms of language.
Outline:
Introduction
The Meaning of Colliding Cultures
Manifestations of Colliding Cultures
Consequences of Colliding Cultures
Symbolism and Imagery
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper "Hally is situated in a privileged class since he just happens to be the son of the proprietors, and so he can lord it over the black men. Hally has been culturally and socially conditioned to be the men's master but, in fact, he relies on them for emotional support. In an ironic reversal, they are the boys while he is the master. While Hally illustrates white dominance, he is too immature for the segregation but is quite capable of extreme racism against his friend Sam. There is a mutual emotional bond between Sam and Hally, and Sam is Hally's intellectual equal so that segregation is not possible."
An examination of colliding cultures in "Master Harold... and the Boys" by Athol Fugard, "Dream on Monkey Mountain" by Derek Walcott, and "No Sugar" by Jack Davis.
Abstract This paper explores the concept of colliding cultures and competing ideologies as well as the related theme of identity in the three plays; "Master Harold... and the Boys" by Athol Fugard, "Dream on Monkey Mountain" by Derek Walcott, and "No Sugar" by Jack Davis. The paper also analyzes the strategies used in the plays such as symbolism, irony, and contrast in their elucidation of colliding cultures. The paper explains that contrast in use of language serves a significant purpose in relation to evolving identity for the oppressed. The paper also notes that colliding cultures can be reduced to the values of white dominant culture in opposition to the other - whether they happen to be black, aboriginal people, or some minority ethnic group. In conclusion, the paper shows that because all the other variables such as identity never are static, the concept of collision is also fluid and appears where it would be least expected.
From the Paper "Davis' No Sugar is similar to Fugard's play in how it demonstrates the immediacy and perennial nature of colonialism. Mitchell (18-20) expresses this reality by stating that "the rhetoric of postcolonialism assumes that anti-colonialism has either overthrown imperialism or exhausted itself in the attempt". The fact is such a goal has not nearly been achieved; we continue to live in a colonial world. Walcott demonstrates class struggle and collision in his play through the ability of his Odysseus who is able to undermine the totalitarian power of the Cyclops (Giannopoulou 13)."
Tags: symbolism, irony, mimeticism, reactionary, nativism, drama
Abstract This paper discusses the Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocol, which enables different devices to connect through a common, shared medium by providing three main features: The ability to detect when the shared media is free and the device should send the data, the ability to decide what to do if the data collides with data from another device and the ability to determine how long to wait before re-sending data that has collided. The paper includes illustrations
From the Paper "The data is monitored during transmission and if it changes, a collision is assumed to have occurred and the detecting device sends out a "jam bit" or ?jam sequence,? a random bit pattern meant to ?kill the corrupted frames.? At the other end, MAC receivers read the first 6 bytes of the PCI, determining the destination address of the frame. If that address matches it's own, the receiver continues to read the rest of the frame. The PDU or data payload of the frame is then read, followed by the CRC. The MAC receiver calculates the CRC to detect any errors in the data, such as a collision, and allows it to discard corrupted frames. Once done, the receiver transmits back confirmation data to the source, notifying it whether the data was sent successfully or was corrupted and needs to be resent."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the personal access communication system (PACS) and discusses how they relate to each other.
The paper presents a detailed examination of the HIPAA act and the PACS program to determine whether they collide or coincide with each other.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Hypothesis
Discussion Through Literature
Collide or Coincide
Conclusion
From the Paper "The first indicator that PACS dovetails with HIPAA is the need for passwords and various codes to get into the system and maneuver around its components. When PACS is first installed there is a training period in which those who will be working with the medical imaging department will be trained in how to use passwords and codes to open and enter the system. In addition, many hospitals and other medical facilities have opted to change and rotate passwords on a frequent basis thereby reducing even further the chance that the information contained within the storage area of the system will be accessible by a hacker. "
Tags: encryptions, passwords, government, health, care, productivity, medical, imaging
Abstract This term paper focuses on Chaim Potok's work My Name is Asher Lev. The protagonist of the novel, Asher Lev, is a young orthodox Jewish boy who has dreams of becoming an artist. A major conflict brews, as two extremes collide ? the religious "old" world and the secular "new" world. This paper argues that "Asher Lev" shows how the two worlds can only coexist in fiction, but not in their truest states.
From the Paper "In ?Asher Lev,? Potok presents the major argument between traditional Jewish beliefs and secular thought ? more specifically, the debate over one's role as an individual versus one's role as a member of the community. The protagonist, Asher Lev, a young aspiring artist caught between the two very different worlds of art and Judaism, struggles to show others the possibility of a coexistence between the two. Potok writes "Asher Lev" as a kunstlerroman, "the development of the artist from childhood until his artistic maturity" (Birk 1). Through depicting the reactions of Asher's family and community to his art both before and after his final paintings, Brooklyn Crucifixion I and II, he suggests that one cannot fully immerse oneself in the secular world while still remaining a part of a traditional Jewish society."
Tags: asher, chaim, chosen, criticism, hasid, hasidic, hasidism, jewish, judiasm, lev, literary, name, potok, religion, torah
Abstract This paper analyzes the novel "Wuthering Heights" on a symbolic level and shows how the romantic forces of nature collide with societal culture but connect again through the cycles of life.
From the Paper "Wuthering Heights, the classic novel by Emily Bronte can be appreciated on many levels thus it defies a simple approach. It could be called a social novel as Bronte's narrative touches upon class, education and race throughout the novel. It could also be deemed a psychological novel as Bronte explores dreams, self-doubt, insecurity and the development of conscience through her character depictions."
This paper tries to externalize the feasibility and optimality of the development of a nuclear fusion reactor as a source of energy for future consumption.
Abstract This paper discusses the inevitable need for developing alternative sources of energy in order to bridge the gap between the rapidly increasing fuel demand and the depleting resources available. This paper tries to analyze the potentials of nuclear fusion reactors as a reliable alternative to overcome this energy crisis. Though the theories propounded are still in the state of infancy, they hold relevance for satisfying the fuel demand in the future in both on earth as well in space stations. Fusion, explains the author, is a source of the sun's energy that offers a clean, potentially limitless source of electricity and power. Hence a magnetic fusion reactor by using plasma would manage to bring about the nuclear fusion reaction in a controlled way.The author shows how plasmais a new state of matter in which most of the atoms are ionized due to some sort of 'violence' and breaking away of the originally bound electrons. Within the plasma, colliding deuterium and tritium nuclei fuse into helium nuclei and release energy to be converted into electricity.
From the Paper "The concept of generation of usable energy from the nuclear fusion reactor is still at its state of infancy. Though both Bose and Einstein , in 1925 predicted the condensation of atoms into super dense states but still even after 76 years of extensive research the idea of a nuclear fusion reactor has not been physically implementable. Though nuclear fusion is the primary governing factor in the nuclear reactor design but a number of complex systems and their analysis need to be incorporated for its success. Currently, a number of significant projects are being pursued individually by the developed nations like the SST project, the Magnetic Mirror project and the combined efforts of scientists and governments from all over the world pooling their intelligence and resources to develop the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)."
Abstract This essay shows how Shakespeare's "Hamlet" struggles with the concept of age and growing old. He is pitted against age with his dad's ghost and the real life of his uncle but he has the energy and youthful ideas of youth with which to combat their wisdom. He grows and before he dies he becomes a true adult, something that the audience is happy to see happen, because he was so tortured for so long.
From the Paper "This is the play in which the famous line, "This above all: to thine own self be true". - (Act I, Scene III)." originated. This was the way Hamlet finally learned that he had to do what he had to do to make his life content and he could not worry about how it would affect everyone else. If he lived his life for others he would be forever miserable and that would do no one any good."
This paper explores the banning of pornography based on the United States Supreme Court upheldimg a law banning the sale of pornographic magazines to children under the age of seventeen.
Abstract This paper discusses that freedom of speech often collides with attempts to ban pornographic materials; however, there are laws that prohibit the sale of pornography to minors. This author feels that, if these laws were enforced, not only would access to minors be reduced but also to adults thus reducing the sexual addictions and violence that seems to be so prevalent in today's society.
Table of Content
Introduction
Free Speech verses Ban of Pornography
Parental and Authority Concern
Model Principal Trial
Pornography Material Found
Pornographic Fantasies Led to Molestation
Former Pornography Addict Lecture
Discussion of Power of Pornography
Prison and Community Bans
Time Magazine Poll
Concern of American Regarding Pornography
Beliefs in Effects of Pornography
Conclusion
From the Paper "After complaints by male students, a model principal at a local school in New Jersey was charged with child molestation when authorities found homosexual pornography in his home. Authorities found thirty-six films of young men masturbating and hundreds of pages torn from pornographic magazines. Prosecutors said "This has nothing to do with anyone's sexual preference"It's not about fantasies"He's on trial for how he allowed his fantasies to escape from his home, from his locked room, and into the"school?. Was this principal simply a victim of a society overwhelmed with pornographic material? Does pornography have an effect on one's psyche?"
Abstract While it is true that one goal of medicine has been to prolong life, another goal has been the alleviation of pain and suffering. The paper shows that one point at which these two views collide is the hotly debated issue of euthanasia. Many individuals hold their own unique beliefs and views about the legalization of euthanasia; however support for human rights outweighs the reasons for opposition to self-determination of this continuing controversy. This paper argues that it is time for our society to recognize that terminally ill individuals have the right to die and determine the circumstances of their own death. The paper discusses Dr. Jack Kavokian, who assisted several suicides in the 1990's, and looks at the legalization of euthanasia in the Netherlands.
From the Paper "Aside from the fact that euthanasia is currently receiving an ample amount of attention, the public's opposing viewpoints remain the main cause for controversy. Activist groups and societies have formed all across the globe in an attempt to educate and inform others of their concerns and beliefs. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and the Compassionate Health Care Network are just a few of the countless anti-euthanasia support groups. They are concerned with the growing tendency to promote premature death and the medical professions? lack of knowledge regarding palliative care and pain control. The Hemlock Society and The Concern for Dying group are two vital pro-euthanasia organizations. They believe that people should not have to suffer needlessly when they die and seek to enhance end-of-life choices for everyone. Opponents and proponents of the practice disagree on many controversial issues such as self-determination, religion and mercy."
Tags: Hippocratic, Compassionate, Health, Care, Hospice
Abstract This paper examines the book "Summer Sisters" by Judy Blume which revolves around the friendship between Vix and Caitlin and causes two opposite worlds to collide. It looks at how the character of Vix is given the opportunity to escape from the drudgery of her life in poverty and her controlling mother, Tawny by the offer to spend the summer at Martha's Vineyard by the privileged Caitlin and how the next five summers at Martha's Vineyard not only expose her to boys, sex and fun, but also give her a taste of the infinite possibilities that were once beyond her imagination, such as going to Harvard. It provides a brief background to Judy Blume and looks at how she writes with a pithy, simple style, making her stories easy to read for the majority of readers.
From the Paper "In this work, Blume presents a vast array of men and women, representing a full spectrum of gender roles. The most striking characters who seem to defy the prescribed roles of their gender are Phoebe, Caitlin's mother and Caitlin, who walks in her mother's footsteps. The very first impression Blume conveys of Phoebe is one of an unorthodox mother: "Phoebe, dressed in faux Indian clothes? including her boyfriend of the moment, a guy with long, silvery hair?" (11). Furthermore, she had convinced Lamb, Caitlin's father, of having an open marriage that ultimately did not work (Blume 34). In these aspects, Phoebe represents the image of a new woman who does not stay within the confines of a traditional prescription of a wife or mother."
Abstract This paper looks at how Dickens explored and intertwined the contradictory concepts of justice that collided during the French Revolution ? namely a collective social justice versus an individual's rights and liberties. The paper critically examines Dickens? portrayal of lead characters such as Sydney Carton, Charles Darnay and Monsieur and Madame Defarge, whom Dickens issues as archetypes. These individuals are swept up in the events of the French Revolution, and their choices make them representative figures of the various segments of society who were caught up in the Revolution.
From the Paper "A Tale of Two Cities" was written in 1859, during what is widely considered Dickens? second phase of writing. During this time, the last two decades of his life, Dickens novels moved from humor and satire, and increasingly dealt with themes like cynicism and despair.
In other novels written during this period, Dickens wrote of a girl whose childhood is affected by a father's confinement in debtor's prison (Little Dorrit), the decline of Victorian society due to a rising materialism (Our Mutual Friend)."
Abstract This paper discusses the formation of tornadoes. This destructive natural phenomenon takes place very often in the Central region of the United States. The warm moist air collides with drier air to form super cells, which are massive storm accompanied by violent powerful winds.
Abstract This paper looks at the following questions: Why was there such an interest in Hong Kong during the time of the Opium War? Is it actually true that empires collided and sacrificed lives on the basis of a single drug? Were there no other factors involved? The purpose of this paper is to develop these questions and discover to what extent the Opium War of 1839-42 was indeed centered on opium in Hong Kong.
Abstract In addition to the longer average lifespan of the typical American citizen, baby boomers are also just reaching the age of retirement. These two factors have collided, and Social Security suddenly finds itself under the gun to find solutions for the future of the program. This paper examines one proposed solution, that of privatizing the system. The writer explores various political suggestions and debates regarding the topic, as well as some of the opposition's views.
From the Paper "While it has been mentioned before, one of the key vocalists for the idea of Social Security privatization has been Bill Clinton. While he was in office he proposed a plan that would take the reins of social security out of the hands of the government and place them with a private entity. He had several ideas that would go along with the privatization of the agency including(Clinton, 1998):
? privatizing part of the system:
? letting workers invest part of their Social Security taxes in the stock market(Clinton, 1998)"
