Legalizing Marijuana Commentary Essay
Akhil Ramgopal
Poli Sci Commentary
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that gives users a mild euphoria as well as relaxation that is sought after. Today, Marijuana is not fully legalized in the United States. As a result, it is seen as a drug that is traded illegally among many individuals in society. Other substances such as Tobacco or Alcohol are legalized and have many negative effects that far outweigh those of Marijuana. Also, by not being legalized, the market and profit that Marijuana creates is lost resulting in a major loss of economic prosperity.
Cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable disease or death in the United States resulting in 480,000 per year (CDC). In comparison, there has never been a reported death due solely...show more content...
Even under heavy tax from the government, people still are willing to buy 264 billion cigarettes every year, giving manufacturers and the government large profits. The government's regulation of drugs costs them close to $25.6 billion (WhiteHouse.gov). The government is paying exorbitant amounts of money to regulate drugs which are harmful society, but including Marijuana as one of those drugs is pointless as it's effects are far less than those associated with legalized substances like alcohol and tobacco. By legalizing marijuana, the government would save approximately $7.7 billion from not having to enforce prohibition and allow for tax revenue to be $6 billion resulting in a total benefit of $13.7 billion (Huffington Post).
Marijuana should be legalized due to the negative effects of other legalized substances being greater than those of marijuana and the lost profit that is present. Though harmful effects of marijuana exist, they have been scientifically proven to be less than those of tobacco and alcohol (NBC News). If alcohol or tobacco were not legalized, then my argument would be much weaker due to the true fact that marijuana still carries harmful effects to it's
Critical Commentary On Group Work
Critical Commentary Essay
Group work has been a cornerstone of the social work profession and requires a variety of facilitator skills and awareness of group processes. The SSLDTM Group Program for People with Difficulties in Social Situations (Socialwork1914, 2017) provides an excellent example of a psycho–educational group co–facilitated by two female social workers, Jane and Karen. After viewing the 6th session of this 8–week program, I began to understand how the concepts of group formation/development, interpersonal dynamics, and leadership styles contribute to successful group work outcomes.
Group Formation & Model Social work groups are usually formed based on their intended purpose. For this particular video, all six...show more content...
This particular group also incorporated different practise frameworks, such as cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy to help group members successfully understand their goals and the resources needed to attain those goals. Based on the literature, CBT is a goal–directed and semi–structured therapy that seeks to change negative thinking patterns and reduce maladaptive behaviours to promote socio–emotional well–being (CUCARO, 2017). This framework is evident within the facilitated role–play activities (i.e. 05:25–06:50) that encouraged members to walk through a scenario and identify their thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses. This CBT activity gave group members the opportunity to critically analyze their own coping strategies (successful or otherwise) as well as receive feedback from other members around what worked well and what alternatives could be implemented in a safe setting. This psycho–educational group also utilized a narrative therapy model, "in which people are encouraged to recount their stories as related to the circumstances at hand..." (Roberts & Yeager, 2006; White, 1989). During the check–in of the 6th session, each group member was encouraged to share their narrative of how the prior week had gone and whether they were successful in completing
Bible Commentary
All Christians have the ability to hear God's voice and to have a close relationship with Him but some are missing out because they haven't learn how to listen to God with their spirits. Are you aware that to know God in an intimate relationship is eternal life? Eternal life is not getting a ticket to heaven because eternal life begins at the moment of salvation. A good Bible commentary is essential to know Bible truth.
The door is opened when Christ comes into your heart for you to have fellowship and to commune with God. Trying to hear and know God in the natural with our physical bodies will not cut it, because God is Spirit. The only way to communicate with God is using your spirit to connect to His Spirit in heavenly fellowship.
I found no greater pleasure here on earth then I do when I hear God talk to me. I used to ask God all the time to help me and give me...show more content...
You cannot hear from God or see God with your human natural eyes or ears. Listening to God is apart from the natural body, which we use to communicate with other people like our family and friends. The only way we will be able to communicate to God is by using our spirits to talk, listen, walk and see Almighty God. This is what I hope to be able to do with you is to help you learn to use your spirit to communicate with God.
Knowing God is essential for Christians.
A relationship with God with close interaction is what life is all about. Hearing God's voice and knowing His presence daily can take your Christian experience to the highest level. The Bible reveals to us the way for us to hear God's voice and to know Him better. Through prayer and intimate knowledge of God all Christians can know God better when they know how to listen to God with their spirits. The art of hearing God does not have to escape the believer. God is always near open your spiritual eyes. Find out more about hearing God's voice for
Social Commentary On The Great Gatsby
Intro: The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald tells us a variety of themes–justice, power and greed, The American dream and so on. The Great Gatsby is regarded as a brilliant piece of social commentary. The Great Gatsby concerns the wasteful lives of four wealthy characters as observed by their acquaintance, narrator Nick Carraway. Like Fitzgerald himself, Nick is from Minnesota, attended an Ivy League university, served in the U.S. Army during World War I, moved to New York after the war. The narrator, Nick, is a very clever and well spoken storyteller. Nick confides with the reader in the first pages of the novel. He says that he needs to tell the story of a man called Gatsby. It is as if Nick has to overcome disappointment and frustration with a man who has left him with painful memories. This thesis is valid for three main reasons. First, it is evident that dreams and memories are central to the overall plot and meaning. Secondly, the American Dream is a "green light" of desire that Gatsby never stops yearning for and something he will not forget over time, even as he is dying. This is so, even though no one cares about Gatsby or his dreams after he died, except maybe Nick. Finally, the fact that Fitzgerald uses flashback; that Nick is telling us about a main character after he has already died and before the story begins, is ultimate proof.The Great Gatsby is structured by Nick's memory. Fitzgerald's clever use of flashback throughout and within the
Critical Appreciation Of The Great Gatsby
One of the most well–known works of literature from the 20th century is F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Inspired by Fitzgerald's experience in post–WWI America and into the Roaring Twenties, The Great Gatsby reflects many idealisms and themes relatable to people of all time periods. Part of the book's charm is that it is still as relevant today as it was when it was first released. The Great Gatsby is both an inspired work of fiction and an influential historical work, and will likely continue to be so for years to come. F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925. This book is contemporary to Fitzgerald's time, as it takes place during the summer of 1922. It begins with its narrator and protagonist, Nick Carraway, moving to New York. He has come to New York to learn about bonds and move up in the business world, and moves into a section of Long Island known as the West Egg. In this section, he is surrounded by "new money," or people of recently established wealth, who display their wealth through lavish parties and gaudy lifestyles. The most extravagant is Nick's next–door neighbor, Jay Gatsby, who has elaborate parties each weekend. Nick also has a cousin, Daisy Buchannan, who lives in East Egg, the more established wealthy area of Long Island. Daisy is married to Tom, who was one of Nick's schoolmates from Yale. At dinner one night, Daisy and Tom introduce Nick to Jordan Baker, with whom he starts a relationship. From Jordan, Nick
Commentary On Anne Frank
Anne Frank
When Anne Frank and her family had to go into hiding, her perspective had changed for her. In her words while she is in hiding, she says "in spite of everything, I still believed that people are really good at heart." So what I am going to be talking about today is that Anne still had some kindness in her, but she had to try to be kind, another thing is that if you stay optimistic life can go On to good things, and the last thing is that Anne Frank cares. All of the points that I was talking about all led back to the statement "people are still really good at heart."
The first statement that I'm going to talk about is Anne Franks kindness. In the first quote that I extracted from the poem is "I fell Fine" the Explanation for why Anne said that is the day after they went into hiding, she did not fell, good she still wanted to help her dad hang up the curtains so that no one could see them even though she did not feel good, she wanted to help out of sympathy. The second quote that I extracted from the poem is "but I'll teach you" she said that as a result of Peter not knowing how to dance so in the end she helped peter learn how to dance....show more content...
The first excerpt states "it's a wonder that Miep has a life of her own" Anne Frank said that as a result of Meip always doing everything for her and her family because every time Meip goes to help Anne and her family she is risking her own life for them. Now the second excerpt states "come dance with me" Anne says that because peter does not know how to dance, but even though she does not have to teach peter she still does as a result of caring for him. The last excerpt from the play states "how dreadful" when Dussel came into hiding he was a lonely old man who had no life all he had was his dog and Anne wanted to help him as a result of caring for him. In the end that is how Anne Frank was still caring for all of the hard
Commentary On The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
(adapted for the stage by Simon Levy)
Introduction
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby is an impressive social commentary on many themes such as power, money, greed, social status, and so on. The Great Gatsby is originally a novel which has been adapted as a play by Simon Levy. I intend to look at the theoretical aspects of this play and my major focus will be on the social stratification, inequality and gender roles in the American life at that time. The story of the Great Gatsby falls into the timeline of the 1920s.
The Story
The story of the Great Gatsby is very interesting. It takes place in Long Island in America. A mysterious man Jay Gatsby builds a mansion in West Egg (a fictional place in Long island). Jay...show more content...
The Buchanans would never accept Gatsby as being in the same social status as them because the Buchanans have had wealth and power in the family for generations and Gatsby had just acquired the wealth. The Buchanans know that Gatsby comes from the lower class background and so they think Gatsby's manner, behavior and taste can never match that of the Buchanans. Warner, Meeker and Eels (2006) describe the concept of the American Dream as follows: "In the bright glow and warm presence of the American Dream all men are born free and equal. Everyone in the American Dream has the right, and often the duty, to try to succeed and to do his best to reach the top". Warner, Meeker and Eells do consider this definition of American Dream contradictory though as they state that "If all men are born equal, there can be no top level to strive for. No such equality, neither in position nor in opportunity, exists and that a person's opportunities are very much dependent on family background" (Warner, Meeker & Eells 2006). So, Gatsby's wealth still doesn't let him enter the elite social class and this shows the inequality between the rich. During the play, we can clearly see this when Daisy Buchanan is completely dazzled in the new found riches of Jay Gatsby but later when Tom exposes Gatsby about his 'shady' businesses, Daisy's reaction is of shock and she stops talking to Gatsby after that. For Daisy, just being wealthy is
Commentary Sample
Module # 5
C. Commentary: Discuss the central issue addressed in each reading. Explain the relationship among the different perspectives taken on developing reading competence in each of the readings. What conclusions might be drawn about the challenges in facilitating literacy for urban and other underserved students? What approaches might best serve the needs of these students?
Shanahan (2011) makes an excellent point that for each discipline there should be a different way of ensuring that learning is taking place. Not all disciplines are the same, so their approaches should be different as well. If students struggle with history they may also struggle with English if they are taught the same way. Learning goals and strategies vary by class and so should teaching method and delivery. The points in this article should be taken into consideration when teachers create lesson plans.
Taylor (2003) et al. in this study investigated the effects of teaching on students' reading achievement. If students are tested repeatedly via assessment and homework over the same topic they will lose interest and momentum. Taylor makes a point of showing educators that higher order thinking is necessary and more...show more content...
It is important to understand that there are many factors that can affect how students learn to read. Schools and teachers are two factors that determine how students learn. Schools may not always have the most up to date, or helpful resources to help this demographic of students. Teachers may not always be prepared to help struggling students. Together these two factors enable the achievement gap to be what it is. In order to alter the gap schools should first work on helping their teachers and making sure that everyone is on the same
Presentation Commentary Essay
"There are two secrets to making a good presentation: preparation and practice" (p.6) this from Hindle (1998) gives clear instruction on to how best go about starting a presentation. First the subject matter must be refined, the purpose of the presentation decided and the tone set. From this point it is easier to start gathering materials, the sources will be dictated by the type of presentation being given. If the presentation is lighter in nature it would be acceptable to gather information from a similarly informal source such as the internet. However if the presentation is more formal and intended to be informative rather than entertaining, sources must be thoroughly researched and gathered from reputable publications. Whilst it is...show more content...
Many may be unable to identify the differences offhand but the written word passed off as spoken will jar to an audience who may then disengage from a presentation that sounds stilted and impersonal. The spoken word allows for colloquialisms, words which under the under the usual grammatical restraints would be frowned upon, become acceptable, even preferable as they bring the presenter closer to their audience. It implies that the speaker is not reading off a script but actually talking to the audience. It creates the illusion that they are participating in a conversation rather than being talked at, which may cause them to become detached from the speaker. A more relaxed conversational tone builds rapport and will go a long way towards maintaining the attention of the room.
When reading written text the reader is able to go at their own pace, look up certain words or re–read a sentence. When listening to spoken word this is not possible. As Jay and Jay (2004) point out, "...for writing for that sort of communication you have to think in new ways about clarity and lucidity: in a presentation you not only have to present all the relevant information clearly, you also have to present it in the best order for instant assimilation (p.41)."
A good presentation is one which fulfils its brief, whether that be to entertain, inform or persuade. There are many different ways in which these objectives can be achieved but
Matthew Henry Commentary
In our lecture for this unit, the speaker lays out several helpful guidlines for interpreting works written in the genre of historical narrative. The final point on this topic (#6) was: "Lean on the experts"
The lecturer made the case that by reading and studying the interpretations of experienced interpreters, we could grow as interpreters ourselves. While I have absolutely no problem with consulting the commentaries, books, and teachings of spiritually minded individuals to help us become better readers of God's word, I think that it is also possible for someone to lean on these resources too much.
I remember a time in my life when I was more excited to read from my Matthew Henry commentary than I was to read my own Bible! When it came
Commentary On The Book Speak
The theme for the book Speak is not to be afraid to say something when being attack. In the book Speak . Melinda had a secret that she hasn't told anyone yet not even her parents. Melinda was raped by this boy named Andy Evan who she met at her Ex– Best Friend Rachel's party.Melinda kept this burden all freshman year until the towards the end. Many people in real life go through the same things just like Melinda.
Melinda might have started high school like a normal teenage girl. However, after her experience, she would no longer feel normal, but things would be different. After the first kiss with Andy, she was excited about the thought of starting high school with a boyfriend. But, rather than a boyfriend, she would enter high school having experienced rape. Because of being raped, she was depressed and withdrawn and she also lost her friends. Melinda did not trust other boys, such as her lab partner David, who was genuinely nice to her. She feared if she went out with another boy, she may experience another rape situation. Instead of enjoying the company of girlfriends in high school, she was alone. After calling the police, her girlfriends would no longer be friends with her....show more content...
Melinda was afraid to tell anyone about what happened because she didn't know how people would react. Melinda is afraid about what Andy Evans might do if she did tell someone. There are many ways Melinda is afraid to tell anyone. Melinda does not have the ability to call Andy by his first name. For example on page 45, Melinda says "I see IT in the hallway. IT goes to Merryweather. IT is walking with Aubrey Cheerleader. IT is my nightmare and I can't wake
Fahrenheit 451 Social Commentary Essay
In his novel Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury makes a social commentary on marriage/love between the character's multiple times throughout the entire course of the book. In the beginning of the book Clarisse mentions to Montage that he is not in love. Towards the end of the book, Mildred's friends are not upset about their husbands fighting in the war. One woman even continued to express that she didn't care if her husband died or not. Bradbury interpreted marriage from his own society and reflected it into his novel. Bradbury makes his first comment on marriage very early on in the novel. Montag befriended a teenage girl who has the complete opposite opinion on life than everyone else. As she begins to teach Montag the certain problems with society which causes him to look deeper in his own life. Specifically, when Clarisse claims to Montag "what a shame, you're not in love with anyone" (Bradbury 19). This scene's details depict that even though Montag is married does not mean that he is in love with his wife. No matter how Montag wanted to deny it, he knew in his...show more content...
Mildred and her friends are all sitting around in her house talking. Her friend's husbands were in the war. They were having a discussion and Mrs. Phelps adds " anyway Pete and I always so no tears, nothing like that. It's our third marriage each , and we are independent. Be independent, we always said. He said, if I get killed off, you just go right ahead and don't cry, but get married again, and don't think of me." (Bradbury 91). This blurb of dialog clearly shows that marriage is not special anymore. In their society marriage is just something that is expected of them to do. It means nothing to them. Society has sort of become that way in reality and not just in the novel. People sometimes just get married for money or material things that their partner can
The poem "The Cry of the Children" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was written during the traditional era. My first impression of the poem was that the poem will be about depression. The title of the poem describes that there will be children crying. Therefore, it is assumed that the main point of the poem will focus on children going through some type of pain which will cause them to cry. Tears only run down someone's face when there are emotion running through their body that is to painful to bear. It eventually leads to the cause of tears to running down their face as a sense of relief for the body which is also considered as crying. The poem "The Cry of the Children" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was written in third person. It...show more content...
The imagery shows the main point of the poem which is children going through a tough time when they are not supposed to and all they can do is cry at the moment. A symbolism that was found in the poem was the death of alice. The death of alice symbolize joy because Alice was able to escape the tough time children had to face. It says in line 54 " death in life as best to have" this indicates that many of the children rather die because it is their only escape from child labor. The rhyme scheme that is portrayed in the poem is ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH and so on. The meaning of this rhyme scheme is every other line rhyme with one another. For example, line one and three rhyme with each other because line 1 ends with brother and line three ends with mothers and that rhyme with each other. Also, line 2 ends with years and line four end with tears and those two rhyme with one another. This poem is literal because it is straightforward with what is going on the poem from the title and throughout the poetry. The poem is literal with explaining that there are children who are going through a depressed time because they are forced to do hard work and believe that death is the best way out. Child labor is causing the children to not live their life as a kid instead as adult with all the hard work they have to do. The conflict that is found in the story is is
Social Commentary On The Great Gatsby
Social Commentary of The Great Gatsby
Great wealth cannot transform who you truly are. In the novel of The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is the protagonist who is astonishingly wealthy and romantic. Nonetheless, due to the self–extravagance in luxury and corruption of moral values, the collapsing society in the 1920's leads Gatsby and his American Dream into destruction. Through a Marxist lens, the character's belief influences the society by the character's ideology of social stratification, how characters adjust themselves to accept the materialistic ideology settled by the bourgeoisie, and the result of dialectical materialism. The idea that any American who works hard can achieve financial success and even overcome the class distinction exists...show more content...
When George Wilson lost his wife Myrtle by a car accident, Tom's words motivates George to murder Gatsby and kill himself. However, the situation is full of lies: "There was nothing I [Nick] could say, except the one utterable fact that it wasn't true" (170). Right after the accident, George becomes deranged enough to murder Tom, and Tom is unaware of the fact that it is Daisy who ran over Myrtle. However, the fact that the Buchanans manipulate George to make Gatsby the victim portrays the hierarchical society. The Buchanans, who are the bourgeoisies, are able to cover up Daisy's crime through George, who represents one of the proletariat that achieves interpellation, and through Gatsby's sacrifice. Moreover, the Buchanans represent the internally corrupting life of the very rich in the 1920's: "They were careless people, Tom and Daisy– they smash up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money" (170). The life of the Old Money is what people dream of. It is a life as the highest state of the social hierarchy in America, which are people who inherit the advantages to get elite education and wealth. Despite how luxurious their society looks from the outside, they are people full of dishonest, lacking of moral values due to self–extravagance in luxury. Just as the Buchanans did, they would use their wealth to cover up what they have done, and provide the 'image' people to believe in, in order to create a victim that will in hold their crime. This in this case is Jay Gatsby. Society often denies reality and believe in the 'image' the bourgeoisies create to comfort themselves, but make another victim of the society
Great Expectations Social Commentary Essay
Title "That's just what happens when you're rich and you don't have a job, you get crazy." This line, spoken by Zoey Murphy in "Dear Evan Hansen," could not have fit the ideas stated in Great Expectations any better. One of the major ideas conveyed consistently throughout Great Expectations is of never being satisfied, and the constant desire for wealth and fame. Also indirectly relayed through the novel very often is Charles Dicken's social commentary. He looks down upon the desire for wealth and fame, and this is disguised through his descriptions of the middle class's goal of becoming high–class, and high class mannerisms. This can also be connected to the 21st century. One of Dicken's main points on social commentary has to do with the...show more content...
One great example of this is the way Mrs. Pocket handles her baby. Usually the nurses or her other daughter Jane take care of the baby, so when Mrs. Pocket takes care of the baby, it is humorous to the reader. When society first sees her handle the baby, "Mrs. Pocket took it the other way, and got its head upon the table; which was announced to all resent by a prodigious concussion" (Dickens 179). It is clear that Mrs. Pocket doesn't know how to care for her baby, and while laughable, this is also a very sad situation. It was her baby that she gave birth to, and she doesn't even know how to hold it! Dickens is clearly making fun of the higher class and how heavily they rely on hired help to take care of their children. This is seen again later in the chapter. At this point, she is helpless in her attempts of taking care of the baby. Dickens writes, "Into Mrs. Pocket's lap, and gave it the nutcrackers to play with...forgetting all about the baby on her lap: who did most appalling things with the nutcrackers" (Dickens 179–180). This is an obvious lack of parental nurturing in the Pocket home, and this is an effect of their wealth and heavy reliance on servants. Dickens makes another point against the upper class when he shows Pip's lack of control after receiving his sum. Dickens writes, "We spent as much money as we could, and got as little for it as people could make up their minds to give us" (Dickens 256). Pip is clearly in panic when he receives such a large sum of money. Due to this, he loses control and does what he has always wished to do: spend it all! He doesn't know anything else. As an effect of receiving so much money, Pip spends it impulsively on silly things, such as the gentlemen's society. In summary, Dickens poked fun at the upper class's mannerisms throughout the entire
The Increase In ADHD Diagnosis
The topic that I selected for my commentary essay is the increase in ADHD diagnosis. The perspectives I have noticed regarding my topic is that over diagnoses and the over use of ADHD medication may have contributed to the rise in ADHD diagnosis. My perspective on the increase in ADHD diagnosis is that there are many different causes for the increase in ADHD diagnosis. Organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) have reported data and statistics about the increase in ADHD diagnosis. My perspective is different from others because I developed my point of view on the topic based on the research I have found about topic.
The Study Bible And Bible Commentary Essay
Scriptural Response Four
In this paper, I will write a scriptural response to the assigned reading of the NIV Study Bible and the Wiersbe Bible Commentary. I will write my response to the reading from Leviticus and Numbers in the NIV Study Bible and Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Holiness
God stress the importance of holiness all through Leviticus. God stresses this in the way that the Israelites are to approach him and worship him. God gives expressive and specific details on who and how to bring sacrifices to him. The sacrifices, which will make the Israelites holy. God what his people to be a holy people set apart from all others. Wiersbe (2007) states "God's holiness isn't simply the absence of defilement, a negative thing. The holiness of God is positive and active. It's God's perfect nature at work in accomplishing God's perfect will" (Wiersbe, p 206). God also stress the fact that the animals sacrificed are to be clean and without blemish and the first–born. A precursor to our Savior Jesus Christ who will redeem all humanity.
Character of God Revealed
The specific types of Offerings, which were Burnt, Grain, Fellowship, Sin, and Guilt. They all reveal the character of God. God's redemptive character. God shows his redemptive character in the way he deals with the Israelites. God show them exactly how make atonement for their sins. God gives them specific details on how to live holy. However, the Israelites continue to disobey God and his word given to Moses. God rewards
The Great Gatsby Social Commentary Essay
The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925. The novel is set in the summer of 1922 during a time that the author described as the "Jazz Age", this was a time after World War when American society was getting back on its feet. The Great Gatsby is narrated through the protagonist Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to the town of West Egg, Long Island. He moves next door to a mysterious man known as Jay Gatsby, at first Nick didn't know much about Gatsby except for the throws lavish and extravagant parties he threw every Saturday night. After attending one of Gatsby's legendary parties and meeting his enigmatic neighbour, Nick is asked by Gatsby to arrange a reunion with Daisy, Nick's cousin. Although...show more content...
Although The Great Gatsby was not he's first novel, it is often considered to be his most credited and recognised works. Despite The Great Gatsby not as successful during the Fitzgerald life, it gained recognition after his death due to the novel's depiction on the "Jazz Age" 1920's. The Great Gatsby is written as somewhat of a social commentary about the disparity between social classes as well as addressing themes such as power, greed and betrayal. The narrative is told through Nick Carraway a first–person narrator, although the narrative is told through him he's not the centre of the story. By doing this the author has made him a bordering narrator, someone who's always on the outside looking in and observing everyone else. The author illustrates social commentary in the way he portrays the characters and the setting, such as the locations of West Egg, East Egg. Although both locations are wealthy one is considered to have a higher standard due to the people that live there. Social classes are categorised as old money (Tom, Daisy and Jordan), new money( Jay Gatsby), and no money. By creating distinct social classes Fitzgerald sends strong messages about the hypocrisy that runs throughout
Essay about Commentary on Persuasive Speeches
Commentary on Persuasive Speeches
In order to begin this piece of work we looked at persuasive speeches in our lessons. These speeches were from famous people, such as Hitler and Tony Blair. However, my personal inspiration came from a speech from Diana Princess Of Wales, entitled, 'Women and children with aids.' This acted as a style model for my final piece and gave me the basis for my ideas. As well as this it helped in my planning, as I could see which techniques were the most effective and how to craft the piece for maximum effect.
My original idea was to write a persuasive speech about the very serious issue of poverty. However, I found it difficult to write a long enough speech to fit...show more content...
The tone of the article is serious and reflective, however it is clear and to the point. This helps the purpose of the piece come across more clearly. The intended effect on the audience is reached as it stimulates the reader to reflect on themselves and other people, gently persuading the reader unconsciously.
The structure of the article is clearly set out with a strong opening and ending. There is more descriptive language in the middle of the article as well as facts and figures used to back up statements. This makes the piece simple to read but effective at the same time. The lexis which is used is more challenging for the selected audience, 'acknowledge, desperation, judgemental.' The lexis would be much more simple compared to an article for a child.
The idea of helping the 'dark shadow of poverty fade' and 'reaching the light at the end of the tunnel' are used as figurative language features. This was also used as emotive language to stimulate the audience and their emotions.
The successful aspects of this article include the lexis, which I have chosen to complement the genre, the shaping of the writing to the selected audience, as well as the purpose. The pictures help the graphology of the article
Social Commentary Essay On Social Media
Lyanna Gatdula
Mr. D'Aquila
ENG 1DP
16 Oct 2017
Social Commentary Essay
Social media platforms continue to be an online distraction and it increases communication barriers on people's lives. It has a positive effect on young minds and a negative effect. The tv series Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 1 "Nose–Dive" is an internet–based population where people rate you using their cellular devices and live a non–genuine life so that the population will like you and they will give you an acceptable rating. Technology such as phones can have a positive impact on others, but "Nose–Dive" demonstrates the dangers and warnings of being obsessed with technology and social media. The producers display how a person can get used to an artificial...show more content...
Lacie and her desire to be well–known and how she proceeds in taking this great opportunity help build an understanding of these warnings.
Having a wide amount of recognition on social media can have its consequences. When Lacie approaches the ground staff at the airport, the woman says that Lacie's flight is canceled, but there is another standby flight only reserved for members of the Prime Flight Programme, which Lacie does not qualify for because her rating is a 4.183. Lacie begins to get frustrated and accidentally uses profanity. Lacie has never used profanity before because of her reputation online. People who've heard her
Gatdula,3 use profanity begins to rate her down (00:27:34–00:30:26). Further into the episode, Lacie arrives at Naomi's wedding, even though Naomi said not to come because "It was numbers for both of us" (00:47:17) meaning it is only numbers for Naomi and she did not want a 2.8 ruining her wedding. Lacie performs her messy speech, covered in mud, using profanity once again, and physically threatens to hurt Naomi's husband. During that situation, Lacie begins to stray away from her artificial attitude and draws closer to her true self, which everyone disliked and proceeds to rate Lacie down into the negatives(00:52:06–00:57:05). Having one minor incident happen to you while you're