Category: Literature

Reflection on Gladwell. “The Terrazzo Jungle”
The reflections should consider one or more of the readings in the designated period. Reflections are 3 FULL pages( can be more) , 1.5 spacing, TITLE. They should be in a reasonably sized font (no more than 11 or 12 point), with one-inch margins. They will be graded for title, style (grammar, etc.( give a clever title)) as well as content. Proper citations are a must. Citations are essential because they represent the work that you have done to prepare the paper, and the way that you are integrating other ideas into your argument. Sources need to be provided for every direct quote, non-public information, or idea. If direct quotes are used, they should be brief and no more than two sentences in length. Note that the citation comes before the sentence’s period. Any doubts about how to cite a source or whether a citation, feel free to ask. In the body of the paper, provide the author’s name, year and page number.
At the end of the paper, provide a bibliography in alphabetical order with a full citation for each source: author’s name (alphabetically by author’s last name), full book title, publishing information, and the page number.
What is a Reflection paper? Please, do not write a summary of the reading or a set of disconnected thoughts or a question. Media cst (cst.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wc-writing-reflection-papers.pdf) have provided the following suggestions (edited for length, and some language altered to make it germane to our class):
In 1 or 2 sentences, summarize the main idea(s) in the reading in your own words using precise descriptive language. After that, consider some of the following questions: PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT SUMMARIZE ONLY SUMMARIZE FOR 2 SENTENCES. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPECIFICALLY AND DIRECTLY ANSWER ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS BUT USE IT TO INTEGREATE INTO THE ESSAY. DO NOT MAKE EACH PARAGRAPH NEDICATED TO EACH QUESTION INSTEAD FOCUS ON SMARTLY BRINGING IT IN AND CONNECTING IT TO OTHER TOPICS LIKE THE GROVE IN LA AND NEW YORK (MAYBE TALK ABOUT SOHO).
Does the reading challenge your thinking in any way? Does it provide information that changes the way you think about planning and development history? Be specific in your answer.
Is there an important question that arises as you read this chapter/article? THIS IS NOT NECESSARY)
Is there something that you want to criticize or disagree with? Does anything make you uncomfortable or contradict your ideas about planning and development?
How do the ideas connect with other readings, lectures, other classes or experiences you’ve had? How would you integrate these ideas with what you already know or think about this subject? How could you apply what you learned?
Is there anything in your past and/or present experiences that resonate with or clashes with this reading?
You need to write your essay, not just answer the questions. You should be asking yourself – how does this reading add to my knowledge of planning and real estate development? How does it challenge my presumptions about the fields? How does it challenge my own beliefs about the city and its development? How does it tie to other things I have been reading in other classes?- THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT
One way to show that you have accumulated knowledge during the class is make intelligent connections between the reading/s from the current week with ones from previous weeks. This course has a series of threads that flow through it, and the later readings do build on earlier ones. Using those thoughts, organize your reflection paper to express those ideas, emotions, concerns, and understandings. You can include multiple readings if that makes sense in the reflection.
MY TEACHER IS A REALLY STRICT GRADER AND GAVE ME A BAD GRADE FOR NOT WRITING IT THE WAY SHE WANTED.
SOME IMPORTANT THINGS U MUST DO.
1. COME UP WITH CLEVER TITLE
2. ABOSOLUTLY NO CHAT GBT
3. WHEN STARTING THE ESSAY START IT LIKE A STORE AND MAKE IT MORE OF AN EXPERIENCE RATHER THAN A REFLECTION. AFTER WRITING LIKE A STORY WHICH I STARTED WRITING BUT IT NEEDS WORK, THEN YOU GO IN AND GIVE THE TWO SENTENCE SUMMARY.
4. THEN START INTEGRADING THE QUESTIONS INTO HOW IT CONNECTS TO THE GROVE AND ALSO TALK ABOUT NEW YORK. MAYBE WHY THESE PLACES ARE GOOD, HOW CAN NEW YORK BE BETTER? MAKE IT CREATIVE.
5. SHE KNOWS I ENJOY PAINTING SO MAYBE INCLUDE THAT IN A SMART WAY AND SOMETHING IN THE END LIKE” AS I AP PICKIG UP MY LAST DROP OF EMERALD GREEN, I AM B RUSHING THE VIVID PAINT ON THE SMOOTH CANVAS AND JUST LIKE THAT, THE GROVE IS COMPLETE” AND TALK ABOUT HOW THE GROVE IS LIKE AN ART PIECE AND HOW THE ARCHITECTURE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SO THOUGH OUT AND DETAILED JUST LIKE PAINTING.
6. MAKE SURE TO INTEGRADE THE READING INTO ALL OF TIS
7. ONLY USE ONE QUOTE AND MAKE SURE ITS THE “FLOWS LIKE WATER” QUOTE AND TALK ABOUT THE PARKING AT THE GROVE AND HOW ITS CONVIENENT. SAY SOMETHING LIKKE” AS I AM GOING TO THE ELEVEATOR FROM THE PARKING”
8. THIS IS SOMETHING LIKE WHAT I WANT IN THE BEGGINING BUT OBVUOISLY MAKE IT SOUND MUCH BETTER: As I am getting into the elevator to go down to my favorite mall, The Grove, I see through the side of my eye the iconic 100-foot Christmas tree, and right next to it is Caruso’s signature fountain show. These two elements of the Grove excite me and will make my shopping experience complete. On today’s shopping adventure, we will have to stop by some important stores: Nordstrom, Sephora, and of course, The American Girls store for my sister who just turned six. As we are walking through the perfectly lit mall, I start to ponder how perfectly structured this mall has been formed. What seems like a utopic place has taken the shopping experience to a whole new level. From the accessible parking to the minor details in architecture, shopping no longer feels like a chore. When I visit the grove with family and friends, we enjoy walking through the mall and like others, people watching. Seeing all the different cultures and ethnicities is what makes the grove so comforting. Additionally, the absolute best time of year to visit the grove is during Winter, Christmas. The holiday spirit is the closest thing to how it feels like when I go to New York. Both New York and the grove hold a special place in my heart and have both mastered the art of shopping but it similar but also different ways.
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THESE ARE MY NOTES FROM CLASS DICUSSION IDK IF IT WILL HELP::
New York Palace of consumption,s
What happens with verticality
Mix between public and private places
Country club plaza: the name brings in inclusivity
Victor Gruen: made the first enclosed mall: south coast plaza
What does he say and what is the background He was from vienna Austria, Jewish and came to America
Came from new york
He wanted to create a picture of theater because he was an actor
He liked the cultural element in Vienna that he wanted to include in the states
Infusing natural light in malls
Eye contact human interaction
Interesting when talking about vertical parking: flow like water- people tend to be more circulated by this parking
Moving to otwards malls
Strategic of putting stores in certain places
Have to think of name catching brands that brings in
People will buy more because of easy car access
Millirons store 1949 Gruen’s parking roof“We flow like water: we want to park up so we can walk down
Having a good storefront is on of ur best salesperson
Having AC is also a crucial aspect: making more money people will want to spend more time
Consumer credit in 1960s
Disneyland
Mall of america; more reason to go because there is more of a drive
Chat summary:
In “The Terrazzo Jungle,” Malcolm Gladwell uses the concept of shopping as a lens to explore social interactions and urban dynamics. Here are some key points related to shopping that he discusses:
Shopping as a Social Activity: Gladwell highlights that shopping is not just a transactional activity but a social experience. People often shop in groups or with friends, which can influence their decisions and the overall atmosphere of the shopping environment.
Influence of Environment: The design and layout of shopping spaces can significantly affect consumer behavior. Gladwell points out that urban design—from the arrangement of stores to the streetscape—can create environments that either encourage or discourage foot traffic. For example, well-designed public spaces attract more shoppers and foster social interactions.
Cultural Context: He also emphasizes how cultural differences shape shopping behaviors. In some cultures, shopping is a communal activity, while in others, it might be more individualistic. This cultural lens affects how people perceive shopping environments and their willingness to engage with others.
Social Signals: Gladwell discusses how people read social signals in shopping contexts. For instance, seeing others shopping or socializing can create a sense of community and encourage more spontaneous purchases. This phenomenon illustrates the power of social proof—the idea that people are influenced by the actions of others.
The Role of Stores: The type of stores in a neighborhood can reflect and shape the community’s identity. Gladwell argues that stores can serve as community hubs, where social connections are forged, further demonstrating the interconnectedness of shopping and social life.
Consumer Behavior: He examines how personal networks affect purchasing decisions. Friends and family often influence what products people buy, demonstrating the importance of interpersonal relationships in shaping consumer behavior.
By analyzing shopping in this way, Gladwell underscores the broader themes of social interaction, community, and the impact of urban design, illustrating how shopping can serve as a microcosm for understanding larger social dynamics.
The grove
Asthetics
utopic feeling
Give the shopper more of an experience rather than a joy
Music lights and fountains
Keeping the farmers market benefitted them
Outside-the-box malls
Talk abt New York
Talk about the grove
ALSO PLEASE ONLY USE THE SOURCE I GAVE U AND DONT QUOTE MORE THAN ONCE

no need to write the whole report just the Literature Review and pollution and waste management in smart cities and also need to provide the reference. Please do follow the instructions. 4 pages

Write a research essay of 3-5 pages with THREE secondary sources. Write using MLA format and a Works Cited page.
TOPIC:
When American writers refer to the landscape, like the prairie, they are often more interested in its potential to inspire the imagination rather than a realistic descriiption of it. When William Cullen Bryant writed about the prairies, he reveals four common Romantic themes: isolation, wonder, change, and a sense of divine presence. Explain how these four theme are represented in “The Prairies” by WIlliams Cullen Bryant.

How did the Enlightenment influence revolutionary movements in the late 18th century, and in what ways did these revolutions reshape ideas about governance and individual rights in both Europe and the Americas?

Hello,
I would like to request a rewrite of my essay for my Advanced Modernist Literature class. Below is the feedback I received from my teacher, along with the rubric, which should guide the revisions:
Feedback: Areas to celebrate:
-This is a thoughtful, poignant essay, Anna. You explore clear ideas and feelings, making effective connections between text and life.
-I see progress in your analysis of themes and ideas in the text, which is great to see!
Areas to focus on improving:
-Vary verb choice: aim to use varied, elevated word choices throughout the essay, never repeating the same verb in the same sentence.
-More close reading: Though there are many strong comparisons here, the essay does not feature much close reading of Kafka’s text. Additionally, you could closely read your own ideas to greater effect, as in the salad simile.
*****Additionally, here is the grading rubric used for the essay, which outlines expectations for textual analysis, organization, and personal voice.
Unit 1 Summative: The Modernist Explosion
A Personal Reflection Essay
Overview
During this unit, we delved into the social construct of a “modern” Paris at the cusp of the 20th century, and we explored how French poets and intellectuals responded with dismay, flaneur-like wanderings, and disillusionment toward their modern city. We then wandered into the colorful mind of Franz Kafka – an insurance employee by day, writer by night – whose Gregor turned “monstrous vermin” shockingly disrupts the humdrum of a family’s comfortable lifestyle, and calls into question what it means to be a productive, modern citizen, a son, and a friend.
What does it mean to be Kafkaesque in the modern world? What does it mean to be a symbolist in the modern world? And how might these authors’ aesthetic modes of writing—including, but not limited to evocation, suggestion, centering on the subjective “I”, sonic allusions, dense imagery, and absurdism—and their efforts to strive for alternative states of consciousness help us rethink, challenge, reshape our own “modern” world today? Or better yet, how might Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis and French symbolist’s poems and vignettes help us make better sense of our Millennial, Gen Z, Alpha Gen “modern” world of today?
Your Task
You will select (1) literary piece from the repertoire we’ve studied in Unit 1 and connect it to your personal experience. The goal? To draw new meaning for your own life, and reflect on how social, familial, communal expectations may or may not align with a personal state of consciousness – and state of reality — you are idealizing or striving for.
How might Kafka, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, or Baudelaire help you make sense of where you’re situated in life? Could these authors’ works inspire you to strive for an “alternative” state of consciousness separate from our “modern” world to help you achieve your dreams?
Assignment Requirements: A Reflection Essay
Discuss (1) or more issues/themes that emerge from your literary work of choice. Ensure that close reading textual analysis is included.
Make sure that you clearly connect these examples and overall issue/theme with your personal experience. Your personal experience should be specific, tangible, time-bound and easy to follow. Think of specific anecdotes, memories, or interactions with others to help you build the personal story you’d like to write about.
Page length: 3-4 pages
MLA Format (double-spaced, Times New Roman)
Works Cited Page
1 Required Literary Source:
Choose (1) of the following sources we studied in class:
Baudelaire, Charles. “The Painter of Modern Life.” Trans. P. E. Charvet. Selected Writings on Art and Artists [of] Baudelaire. Penguin, 1972.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Crowds.” Trans. Martin Sorrell. Alma Classics, 2013.
Kafka, Franz. The Metamorphosis. Trans. Stanley Corngold. Bantam Books, 1972.
Mallarmé, Stéphane. “Crisis in Poetry, 1886-1895.” Mallarme: Selected Prose Poems, Essays and Letters. Trans. Bradford Cook. The Johns Hopkins Press, 1956.
Poems:
Baudelaire, Charles. “To a Passer-by.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Correspondences.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Intoxication.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Rimbaud, Arthur. “Vowels.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Rimbaud, Arthur. “The Drunken Boat.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Grading Rubric:

Standard
Standard Descriiption
What a “4” looks like:
1 
Textual Analysis 
I can closely read and analyze primary sources, secondary sources, and works of literature, discerning how meaning is constructed through an analysis of the source’s tone, form, aesthetics, intended audience, main idea, and significance, how a text is related to its historical context, and how the author’s experiences might influence the overall message or agenda of the source. 
– Your essay engages with one literary source from Unit One, close reading passages and connecting the authors’ ideas and craft to your personal experience.
– You introduce quotes with meaningful context and you elaborate on quotes without shying away from depth.
3 
Organization and Argumentation 
I can structure my assertions with clarity and strong organization. I can construct a persuasive argument and carry it through my work, and present evidence that supports it. The structure of my analysis is appropriate to the medium of text discussed.  
– Your ideas seamlessly flow coherently from one to the next, punctuated by clear transitions.
– You center your essay on a clear focus (your “argument”), highlighting specific personal experiences and anecdotes, avoiding overly abstract or stream-of-consciousness styles of storytelling.
5 
Written Expression  
I can write with clarity and coherence, employing appropriate mechanics, grammar, and sentence structure. I can also express ideas powerfully and clearly in oral and digital mediums. 
– Your sentences are clear, employing varied syntax.
– You use active verbs that make your writing sing and avoid simple, vague verbs or repeating the same verbs multiple times.
– You have clearly proofread and edited your essay, avoiding any typos or incomplete sentences.
– You have followed all formatting guidelines and have: appropriate heading, page numbers, double spaced paragraphs with the first line indented and no extra spaces between paragraphs.
6  
Personal Voice 
I can generate creative and original ideas that are inspired by the content, readings, class materials, and classmates’ contributions.    
– You showcase a distinct, unique, and compelling writing style.
– You articulate meaningful and original ideas in eloquent, intentional prose.

Second Paper: The Kite Runner and Stories from the Middle East
Choose an issue, idea, or narrative element in The Kite Runner or one of the stories from the Middle East to explore/argue in a paper of at least 750 words (normally three full pages). Some example topics are listed after the Requirements. The Topics for Discussion on CN for each class session may also provide additional ideas. There are also some additional writing guides in Document Archive 1 on CN and Canvas that you may find helpful.
Requirements:
First, review the syllabus statement on academic honesty, available here.
Your submission must be a Word document or a pdf file,
Your paper must have a “real” title representing the paper’s topic. “Second Paper” is not a real title. “The Kite Runner” is a good book title but not a real title for your paper. “Amir’s Essential Goodness in The Kite Runner” is a real title that tells readers what the paper is about, in this case an idea that many readers would disagree with..
The paper must have a thesis (some claim for which you have support). Here is an introductory paragraph on HamletDownload Here is an introductory paragraph on Hamle for a paper that I never wrote. I wrote this introduction as an example of how to move from an opening sentence to the thesis without spending time with plot summary other than go identify the specific part of the play I will be focusing on (see the next point). Also note the explicit title of this paper.
Do not waste time telling your readers what happens in the text. You must assume that your readers have read The Kite Runner or the story you are writing about and thus know what happens in it. Avoid the plot-summary wording “Then Amir enters the bathroom and screams.” To point to the section you want to discuss, say “When Amir enters the bathroom and screams.” “Then” introduces plot summary; “When” points to a specific place in the text that you will discuss.
The Kite Runner or the story you are writing about is your only primary source. Your paper should include specific reference to The Kite Runner or the story you are writing about. This normally takes for form of short quotations followed by discussions of how the quotations support your argument. Avoid long quotations, especially if they only describe what happens. That is just another form of plot summary.
For secondary sources, use only your posts and your classmates’ posts, as described in the next points. (Exception: you may use outside sources for factual information that you need to make your argument.) In general, try to have the conversation within your paper have some texture, depth, and resonance, to the extent you can in a brief project like this.
One source must be one of your own posts. As with the next listed requirement, cite this source in the style of a typical secondary source, with “CN Post” as the title of the “book.” For example: Last Name, First Name. CN Post. October 3, 2024. If you know the post number,, include it, as, for example, “CN Post 7.”
At least two classmates must be sources (quotations of claims, arguments, observations)—cited in the style of a typical secondary source (use “Conversation,” “Interview” or “CN Post” for the source type, including the date). These sources can be CN Posts or comments made in class, especially in your discussion group.
Your paper must include a Works Cited page in MLA style (see the next point). This works Cited list must include the primary text (in this case The Kite Runner or the story you wrote about) and any secondary sources you use, such as CN posts and any other use of outside sources. Your primary source (the text you are writing about) and all outside sources, including CN posts and words or ideas taken from other sources, including AI-generated text, must be cited.
Use MLA style to format your paper. Here is the section on MLA styleDownload Here is the section on MLA style from The Little Seagull Handbook. And here is a sample paper in MLA style Download here is a sample paper in MLA style from the same source. Also, here, once again, is the opening paragraph of my unwritten Hamlet paper, this time as an example of MLA style.
Final reminder: Be sure to present a strong argument. Be specific: use specific details from the text and explain why those details are important for your argument.
Some Possible Topics:
“Learning to be good again.” How does Amir learn “to be good again”? Write an essay in which you focus on the process through which this happens. Don’t just tell the story; pick a few key incidents or stages and show how his character changes through the novel. Consider how his relations to others in the novel affect these changes. What specific incidents help him to change, and how do they help? Why did it take so long? The trick here is to turn this into a strong argument, not just a series of events. One approach might be to focus on what exactly “good” means in Amir’s situation. What are the stages Amir goes through to do this? When does it begin? What are key incidents or thoughts?
Fathers and Mothers. In the early portions of The Kite Runner we are in a world in which there are fathers but no mothers. Later mothers also appear (Sanaubar, Khala Jamila, Farzana, and, in brief descriiptions by the former professor, Amir’s mother; you might also consider Soraya). Write an essay in which you consider the roles of fathers and mothers in the novel and the effect of their presence or absence on the other characters. You should focus on one or two examples rather than covering all the characters. Or you might focus on the importance of mothers and/or fathers in the novel.
Two Afghanistans / two countries. In The Kite Runner we see two very different pictures of Afghanistan, the “golden”world of Amir’s youth and the devastated world he finds when he returns. In between we see America through the eyes of Amir (and indirectly through the eyes of other characters. especially Baba). Write an essay in which you consider these locations and their importance for the novel. You might want to focus just on the two versions of Afghanistan (remembering Farid’s comment “You’ve always been a tourist here, you just didn’t know it.”) or on Amir and Baba in Afghanistan and then in America. Consider how the locations contribute to the meaning of the novel.
Theft is the only sin. In chapter 3 of The Kite Runner Baba says “[T]ere is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft” (17). Much later in the novel Amir applies this directly to the issue of Hassan’s father, but if you dig more deeply you may find other examples of how Baba’s statement can be applied to events in the novel. And you may well consider whether you agree with Baba or not, based on what happens and is said in the novel. (You should restrict yourself to what happens or is said in the novel; this is an essay about The Kite Runner, not about your ideas about whether or not you agree with Baba.) Write an essay in which you consider Baba’s idea in relation to the rest of the novel and argue whether, in the context of the novel, he is either right or wrong.
Trauma and its effects. The Kite Runner has several examples of people who have suffered trauma of one sort or another. The obvious ones are Hassan and Sohrab, but there is also Kamal and perhaps Sanaubar. Perhaps we can even add Baba and Amir to the list of those suffering a version of trauma, as well as Soraya and her infertility. Perhaps we can eve add Mr. Andrews at the American embassy. You can’t work on them all, but write an essay in which you consider the trauma of one or two of these characters.
A close reading of a single short passage. (This can be a paragraph or two, but it could even be a single sentence,). What is the passage doing within the novel (or in its part of the novel as a whole)? How does the passage focus in on whatever its topic is? How does Hosseini use language to make the passage work? There are many ways of looking at a single passage within the context of a larger work. You can also use this topic for a paper on one of the stories from the Middle East that we have read. One example of a single sentence that could serve as the basis for an entire paper is “Blood is a powerful thing, bachem, never forget that” (p. 187).
The book versus the film. I think that the film of The Kite Runner is pretty good, but obviously a film cannot do exactly what a book does, and a book cannot do exactly what a book does. Think about differences between the book The Kite Runner and the film The Kite Runner. Then write an essay in which you focus on an important difference (or similarity) and compare how the two differ or develop the similarity. Do you prefer one over the other in terms of the difference you have chosen? It’s easy to quibble about bits that are omitted in the film. Focus instead on the overall relationship between the novel and the film. You will need to cite and discuss specific examples that support your argument.
Character relations in a story. As a way of approaching the stories from the Middle East we have read (Nawal El Saadawi’s “In Camera” and Hanan Al-Shaykh’s “The Women’s Swimming Pool”), write an essay in which you consider the relations between two characters in one of them. Focus on the relationship and develop your thinking about it into a strong argument about the relationship. You may also write on your own topic on one or both of the stories. See “Your Own Topic” below.
A theme or motif. Trace a theme or motif through the novel or one of the stories and show how it works. As a reminder, here is my page on the two Download here is my page on the two. Some of those themes are identified by Isabel Allende on the cover of my older copy of The Kite Runner as “Love, honor, guilt, fear, redemption,” And there are more. Write an essay on one theme or motif that you find in Norwegian Wood or in one of the stories from East Asia. Begin by identifying the theme or motif and explaining its use in the novel or story. Then show in greater detail how it is used in that text and consider how it relates to the text as a whole. Please remember that a work of literature is much more likely to be putting a particular theme “on the table” for discussion and then presenting different aspects of the theme for the readers’ consideration. Good works of literature normally do not tell you what the theme “means” but ask you to look at the many things it could mean in that particular work.
Your own topic, including a topic related to the novel or one of the stories. Feel free to pick a different topic that interests you, but please check it with me first via email.
Link to book:
I’ll try to attach it also.
These are some CN posts (each paragraph is a separate post).
Evelyn Esponiza: After reading chapters 8-13 I can’t even begin to explain how disappointed I am with Haroun’s character. More specifically in chapters 8-10. I feel as if he continues to dig up a deeper hole for himself that eventually one day he won’t be able to get out from. I was devastated when I first learned that he didn’t help prevent or intervene with Hassan getting raped and how he truly didn’t view him as anything other than a servant. Despite the fact that the only reason Hassan did not give up the blue kite was because he knew how much it meant to Amir. He really lets the audience down when we find out that he frames Hassan knowing that he would never even think about stealing from him or his father. The fact that Hassan took accountability consciously knowing he played no part in that is quite saddening. However, that deeply speaks on his character because he was willing to go through any lengths to protect Amir. #Disappointed #CharacterAnalysis
Nicole Koscakova: When reading the beginning of Kite Runner, chapters 1-5, by Khaled Hosseini, what stuck out to me was when Baba said that there is only one sin and that is theft. The first thing that came to mind was that there are many sins and wrongs in the world but when I think of the word “theft”, the first thing that comes to mind is something physical like stealing a belonging from someone or robbing a store. Baba felt strongly about this sin after Amir’s grandfather was killed. In Chapter 3, it states, “‘When you kill a man, you steal a life.’ Baba said. ‘You steal his wife’s right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness’…’There is no act more wretched than stealing, Amir'”. (Page 18). I think this part of the chapter really teaches us readers that there is more to theft than just something physical, there is a much deeper meaning behind it. #StoryAnalysis #Guilt
Nicole Koscakova: After reading chapters 7-12 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories, I was happy to see how the story ended. Throughout the entire book, we learn the importance of storytelling. Even though the stories that were being told were fictional and full of imagination, we as readers, and the characters in the book, were still learning a lesson. When I read one of the last sentences in chapter 12, “‘Yes,’ he nodded to himself, ‘time is definitely on the move again around these parts.’ This sentence stuck out to me because in the beginning of the book, I remember Haroun’s life was almost like on a pause, just like his clock after it broke and was stuck on 11 and wouldn’t move. At the end of the book we get a happy ending because Haroun gets a new clock where the time can finally move again, just like his life can finally move forward. #StoryJourney #Imagination
Natalie Castaneda: In chapters 20-25 of The Kite Runner, Amir returns to a war-torn Kabul, spurred by Rahim Khan’s message that he can find redemption. He confronts the devastating changes in his homeland and learns about the fate of Hassan, which deepens his guilt and regret over past betrayals.As Amir prepares to rescue Sohrab, Hassan’s son, he wrestles with his own inadequacies and the emotional scars from his childhood. The tension escalates when he confronts a Taliban official, symbolizing his fight for redemption and a chance to break free from his guilt-ridden past.In the aftermath, Amir begins to bond with Sohrab, suggesting the possibility of healing and a new beginning. These chapters highlight themes of friendship, betrayal, and the enduring struggle for forgiveness, marking a pivotal journey toward atonement. Overall the last couple of chapters in the book really reveal the redemption and used a lot of detailed and impressive writing. #Redemption #Guilt

compare Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins and The Tell-Tale by Edgar Allen Poe
what are some similarities and differences between them

The Yellow Sign – Robert Chambers
In this discussion board, you will analyze the philosophical and theological themes present in Robert Chambers’ The Yellow Sign. This story presents ideas related to existence, the unknown, and the intersection of the mundane and the supernatural. Your task is to identify and study the motifs that connect to these inquiries.
Instructions:
Read Thoughtfully: Carefully read The Yellow Sign, paying close attention to its symbolism, especially regarding the titular yellow sign and its implications for understanding fate, existence, and the divine.
Take Notes: As you read, jot down passages or ideas that evoke philosophical or theological imagery, such as the nature of fear, the concept of predestination, or the relationship between art and reality.
Research and Connect: Explore various philosophical and religious perspectives on themes like fate, the supernatural, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Reflect on how these ideas relate to Chambers’ depiction of the characters and their experiences.
Watch and Reflect (Optional): Consider watching the first season of True Detective. Think about how its themes, particularly those related to existential dread and the nature of evil, connect with the works of Robert Chambers and Thomas Ligotti (an author we have not read, but you might want to explore if this subject interests you).
Write Your Response: In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss the themes you’ve uncovered in The Yellow Sign, using your research and notes to support your analysis. Ensure your response reflects your personal interpretation and voice.
Engage and Submit: Post your response on the discussion board by the due date. Engage with your classmates’ posts, providing thoughtful feedback or additional insights.

In the textbook, review Martha’s Triple Chocolate Smoothie under Problems in Chapter 8. After reading the textbook’s case study, please provide an overview of the situation and its history. Your executive summary should include an introduction and background of the case study by addressing the problems to be answered and specifying theories or strategies you would use to address the issues or concerns. Answer each of the end questions with realistic and feasible proposed solutions to the problems or topics based on textbook readings, research, and personal experience. Define the strategies or solutions within a two-page paper using headings to address each question individually. APA formatting, 12-point font, double-spacing, and title and reference pages are required.
Comments from Customer
Discipline: Martha’s Triple Chocolate Smoothie under Problems

Length: Approximately 750-1,000 words
Citation Format: MLA
Essay should be around three to four pages in 12-
point font, double-spaced (not including the bibliography). A