You who lie in the dust, awake and shout for joy, for your dew is as the dew of the dawn, And the earth will give birth to the departed spirits.” (New American Bible) In this scripture it is stated that the dead will live again and the corpses will be resurrected. The dead will be awoken once more and will be singing and celebrating. “The words, though they imply a belief more or less distinct in a resurrection.” (Bible Hub) Once again resurrection is not mentioned directly but implied. The once dead will no longer be…
In this week’s reading, “Day of the Dead Ritual Serenity” by Margarita Orellana illustrates the many cultural elements and traditions different indigenous regions of Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead. The reading gives insight in the variety of forms the ritual is practiced and how many indigenous populations utilize various forms of Aztec mythology to commemorate the dead. The reading illustrates the various feasts and dances that are practice to honor the dead. Moreover, it explains how many of the indigenous rituals were practiced often throughout the Aztec’s daily life before the Spanish invasion. Due to colonialism, the Spanish invasion caused a change in some of the indigenous customs of honoring the dead throughout life to celebrating…
This is my first draft of essay 3 -- Position Paper. For this paper, I have read the Chapter 5 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and I reviewed the articles about child abuse and neglect from government and scholarly journals as well as news articles that detail other situations that resulted in children being removed from the home. I think Lia Should Have been Removed from Her Parents' Home. It just contains introduction, body and conclusion. I need gather more evidence to support my viewpoint in next semester for English…
The passage of writing being deconstructed is taken from Phillip Gwynne’s novel, “Deadly Unna?”, pages 226 to 228, beginning with “The cemetery was surrounded by an old iron fence,...” concluding with “ ‘Average,’ said Clarence.”. This passage from the book plays a vital role in the overall novel, as it shows the reader the life of Nunga’s, for the first time, and how they interact with each other and with Gary ‘Blacky’ Black, a Goonya and how the intimidation of the different race makes Blacky feel unwelcome. It is in this scene that Blacky realizes the unethical racism surrounding him and his lifestyle and how corrupt it has become. It is through Gwynne’s use of descriptive imagery that the reader can feel the emotion of the quiet, beachside cemetery and the peace of the ceremony. And through the first person narrative that the reader can feel the emotions and peace the surrounds Blacky when looking at Dumby Red. This passage provides a very significant view on the relationship between Gary ‘Blacky’ Black and the other Nungas.…
In his book, Ordinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of Hope, Jonathan Kozol pulls back the veil and provides readers with a glimpse of the harsh conditions and unrelenting hope that exists in a community located in the South Bronx called Mott Haven. Mr. Kozol provides his own socially conscious and very informative view of the issues facing the children and educators in this poverty ravaged neighborhood. Just his commentary would paint a very bleak picture of the future. It is the words of the children that give this book optimism and meaning. The courage and care exhibited by the volunteers of St. Ann's after school program and the creativity of the teachers at P.S. 30 are utterly inspiring. They work long hours and go beyond the call of duty to protect the innocence and cultivate the hope that resides in the hearts of Mott Haven's youngest residents.…
During war, many people change physically, mentally, and socially. War itself is disturbing to the mind. In Walter Dean Meyer’s Fallen Angels, the characters undergo many changes as they learn the true meaning of war. Perry, Peewee and Johnson all change in the sense of their personalities and their outlooks on life. In the beginning of the novel all the characters have very distinct characteristics. As the story progresses they start to see how war can have a huge impact on your life.…
When I began reading Lowell's For the Union Dead, I thought that because the epigraph, which means "They gave up all to serve the republic", would in a sense be a complete dedication to the Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. But once the actual poem begins, Lowell instead talks about a South Boston aquarium. What I found important about the beginning line is that not only does Lowell describe a specific setting of the poem, but he also speaks to us readers and present form. The fact that there weren't any aquariums during the Civil War period, indicates that this poem is set in the present. So Lowell places readers in a state of confusion by talking about something that is completely different from the title of the poem an epigraph…
In “Memories of a Dead Man Walking” Helen Prejean is completely in denial of capital punishment. She believes that a men who committed a crime and is in prison with a death penalty is still a leaving person and has rights. Such as “ the right not to be tortured” and “the right not be killed”. She also is convinced that this prisoner have decency as well. Prejean also talk about Patrick Sonnier who was sentenced to death penalty, she was his spiritual advisor until he waited for execution. In her essay she says that she noticed that only poor people are selected for death row. Also it is noticeable how personal and serious she takes this condemned prisoner. She was with him until the…
John Gardner's passage touches upon the reasons we read and write, and what distinguishes true morality from that of prejudices elevated to ethics. I agree with the passage to an extent; his point on an artist needing to present a strong case, for people to judge for themselves, and not force their morals upon people is true. However, I disagree with his point of needing a strong character to be able to develop a message, and that the purpose of the plot is just that a placeholder for the characters. The Awakening and Ethan Frome can be related to this passage, both helping to support it and disenfranchise it.…
In the early nineteenth century, African Americans were involved in the "Second Awakening". They met in camp meetings and sang without any hymnbook. Spontaneous songs were composed on the spot. They were called "spiritual songs and the term "sperichil" (spiritual) appeared for the first time in the book "Slave Songs of The United States".The negro spirituals "The Gospel Train" and "Swing low, sweet chariot" which directly refer to the Underground Railroad, an informal organization who helped many slaves to flee.The meaning of these songs was most often covert. Therefore, only Christian slaves understood them, and even when ordinary words were used, they reflected personal relationship between the slave singer and God.…
Often times, new believers are encouraged to read through the book of Romans. This is because Paul is able to break down essential aspects of the Christian life in a way that is both probing and encouraging. It covers aspects of the natural world, human identity, relationships, and culture. As with every word of the Bible, this book transcends time and culture and speaks as much in todays’ time as it did to the Roman church to who Romans was originally written. As believers in Christ, it is important to live these truths so that He may use our lives for His glory and honor.…
Passage: “He noticed the children less and less. He was hardly a father except in the vocational sense, as a potter with clay to be molded. Their individual laughter he couldn’t recognize, now their anguish. He never saw how Adah chose her own exile; how Rachel was dying for the normal life of slumber parties and record albums she was missing. And poor Leah. Leah followed him like an underpaid waitress hoping for the tip. It broke my heart. I sent her away from him on every pretense I knew. It did no good.”…
The nature of existence in the Kingdom of the Dead is dissimilar to the Christian ideal of heave; the Kingdom of the Dead is a dismal place to be. Odysseus describes them as “shambling, shiftless dead” (p. 251). Existing in the Kingdom of the Dead is not a pleasing affair. People exist in death exactly how they died; the “men of war” are still wearing the bloody armor they died in (p. 250). The dead seem to be able to remember who they are, but they are not able to speak until Odysseus allows them to touch or “approach” the blood Odysseus spilt from the sheep (p. 254). Once they do so, the dead can only speak the truth (p. 254). If Odysseus were to ignore them, they would fade away (p. 254). To reach the dead, Odysseus uses milk and honey,…
A national bestseller, All Souls: A Family Story From Southie (Beacon Press, September 1999), won an American Book Award and a New England Literary Lights Award, as well as the Myers Outstanding Book Award administered by the Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America.…
Part 1: In the movie Awakenings, a man named Dr. Malcolm Sayer applies for a job at a hospital in The Bronx, New York. As he's being interviewed it's obvious that he's nervous and not comfortable around people. His resume shows how in the medical field, he's mostly spent his time doing research and experiments but never working with humans or psychological problems. The manager hires him anyways and he gets right to work. They give him a patient named Lucy who has been in a catatonic state for over 30 years. She isn't able to talk or move any part of her body. When her glasses drop, Dr. Sayer notices how she only grabs them when he drops them in front of her hand. He then experiments by throwing a tennis ball to her and watches…