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In the essay Utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill argues the purpose of morality is to create a better world as a whole, or to achieve utility. Mill defines utility as actions that promote happiness and pleasure, with the absence of pain and suffering and asserts that utilitarianism embodies this concept, as it is a moral theory that encourages and preaches actions that coincide with such ideals. John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism relates to A New Environmental Ethics, authored by Holmes Rolston III, as it explores the moral relationship between humans and the Earth. A section in Rolston’s book titled â€Å"On the Hunt: Killing, Eating, Respecting Wild Beast†, specifically addresses the impact humans have on the suffering of animals and examines†¦show more content†¦Mill is arguing that the basis of morality is dependent upon the existence of pleasure and absence of pain, which is what people most desire. Therefore, an action that leads to an increase in happ iness is seen as good and desirable while actions that decrease a state of happiness are seen as bad and should be avoided. Mill further elaborates on the meaning of utilitarianism when he explains, â€Å"for that standard is not the agent’s own greatest happiness, but the greatest amount of happiness altogether† (Mill, 11). Utilitarianism is not concerned with actions that increase personal happiness, but those that increase happiness overall. It is important for one not to value his or her happiness over the happiness of others, because if we create happiness for others we will then create happiness for ourselves. Mill continues to address misconceptions of utilitarianism, one of which claims that utilitarianism’s standard of promoting happiness is too high for humanity. Mill claims that we have a natural inclination to create happiness and our intentions behind an action are insignificant as long as the consequence of the action results in happiness. Mill sta tes, â€Å"He who saves a fellow creature from drowning does what is morally right,

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Jennifer Gudino Professor C. Hague American Literature Final Exam August 1, 2016 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself Frederick Douglass’s â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself,† qualifies as a slave narrative in countless ways. â€Å" Slave narratives had been ghostwritten or composed with the help of white editors, but the narrative’s vivid detail and stylistic distinctiveness, combined with the reputation Douglass had earned as an eloquent speaker, left no doubt that Douglass had in fact written his own story in his own words† (NAAL1172). Frederick Douglas writes an autobiography that describes the evils of slavery and how he was dehumanized and brutalized by a variety of methods from his white masters. Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County, Maryland, though he does not know the year, as most slaves are not allowed to know their ages. He remembers being unhappy and confused that white children knew their ages, but he was not allowed to even ask his own age, he said it was a way to â€Å"keep their slaves ignorant† (Douglass 1182). He estimates, based on an overhead comment from his master, that he was born in or around 1818. Douglass was taken away from his mother at a very early age, a common practice among slave owners. Douglass believes that this was done to â€Å"hinder the development of the child’s affection toward its mother, and to blunt and destroy the natural affection of theShow MoreRelatedNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1251 Words   |  6 PagesJustine Boonstra Frey- Period 1 MAJOR WORKS REVIEW AP Lang Version GENERAL 1. Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. 1845. New York: Fine, 2003. Print. 2. Autobiography STRUCTURE 1. Point of View: First Person, the narrator Frederick Douglass 2. Relationship of POV to meaning: 3. Plot Structure a. Exposition: Douglass describes that his mother was a black slave, and his father was a white man. Thus, he was born into slavery and was sent off toRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1093 Words   |  5 Pagespossible difference.† -Frederick Douglass. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, by Frederick Douglass, shares the story of the struggles of an American slave during the eighteenth-century. Fredrick Douglass was born in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1818. While being raised by his grandmother, Betsey Bailey, he snuck around at night to meet his mother nearby, assuming that his slaveholder, Captain Anthony, was his father. From adolescence, Douglass knew he was differentRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1131 Words   |  5 PagesAshley Moreshead American History 2010 November 8, 2015 Frederick Douglass Essay The â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† is a memoir that depicts the hardships and brutalities, Fredrick himself and other slaves suffered during the time of slavery in the 1800’s. Throughout Douglass’ narrative, he describes the common casualties of growing up, and the limited information he is provided with. This is a direct connection between the ignorance of slaves and the lack of educationRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1552 Words   |  7 Pages04/23/2015 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Theme: False versus True Christianity In this theme, Fredrick Douglass contrasts the both forms of Christianity to show the underlying hypocrisy in slavery. The results show that slavery is not religious as it exposes the evils in human bondage. These ideals however can be distorted so as to fit in the society. Two forms of Christianity are presented in â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass and eachRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave1386 Words   |  6 Pagesthe slavery became like a tumor to parasitize the human society rapidly. With physical and psychological abuse, this â€Å"tumor† tortured every struggling people from day to night. As the insight of a dark history, Frederick Douglass’s â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave† demonstrates the dehumanization of an inhuman society and how slavery could make a man be a salve and make another man be an enslaver and how he resisted this dehumanization. In eighteen and nineteen centuriesRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Essay2361 Words   |  10 PagesReference Teacher Resources ââ€" » More ââ€" » Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Summary Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave cover image summary In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass recounts his experiences as a slave. He details the horrors of growing up on a plantation, being subjected to extreme racism, and running away to freedom. He later became an influential writer and activist. Douglass describes how he was separated from hisRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave977 Words   |  4 PagesIn 1845 Frederick Douglass published his first book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This book not only showed people what life was truly like in the eyes of a slave, but it became instrumental in propelling the abolitionist movement and helping it gain motion all across the country. Douglass was truly a revolutionary person because throughout the duration of slavery, African American people were not permitted to be educated. This was considered dangerous. It wasn’tRead More The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1267 Words   |  6 PagesThe Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave was written by Frederick Douglass himself. He was born into slavery in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1817. He has, †¦no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it (47). He became known as an eloquent speaker for the cause of the abolitionists. Having himself been kept as a slave until he escaped from Maryland in 1838Read MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1375 Words   |  6 Pagesâ€Å"Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† The book â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† was written by Frederick Douglass. It is based on a true story where Douglass writes down about his life as a slave where he was born in Tuckahoe near Hillsborough. However, his mother was an African American while his father was white. The problem was that all the slaves did not know their birthday therefore, Douglas did not know his own age. Although, his masterRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1129 Words   |  5 Pagesboth â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave,† by Frederick Douglass and â€Å"Self Reliance†, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a person may notice a trend that both authors focused on. The trend was the key to happiness or self-fulfillment. Both Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass believed that acquiring knowledge is what people should aim for throughout their lives. They both had different vie wpoints when it came to the type of knowledge individuals should gain. Douglass believed Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American... Chapter 1 In chapter one of the â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† the reader gains some insight into his early life and experiences as he was first introduced into the life of a slave. He was born and raised in Tuckahoe Maryland with little known about his own self such as his age, although he did know his mother Harriet Bailey and knew of her parents. Who his exact father was remained unknown but he was a white man and due to talk he had heard, his father was rumored to be his master. His tone appears sentimental over the subject of his mother and how he didn’t have the chance to spend time with her and soon changes when he states that when he heard of her death his emotions weren’t much different than if he had heard of the death of a stranger. He had two masters and the first was Anthony who was accompanied by an overseer named Mr.Plummer and both were very cruel especially when it came down to whipping slaves. Douglass first hand exp erienced a slave whipping when his aunt Hester was caught going out one night with the company of a young man Ned Roberts owed by Colonel Lloyd. His master stripped her down, called her sinful names, tied her hands, and whipped her so hard she bled, and then continued whipping her in the areas of her body where the blood trickled. Chapter 2 In chapter two, more information about the plantations, its owners and overseers, and the way much of the life there was explained. His master Colonel Lloyd’s clerk andShow MoreRelatedNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1251 Words   |  6 PagesJustine Boonstra Frey- Period 1 MAJOR WORKS REVIEW AP Lang Version GENERAL 1. Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. 1845. New York: Fine, 2003. Print. 2. Autobiography STRUCTURE 1. Point of View: First Person, the narrator Frederick Douglass 2. Relationship of POV to meaning: 3. Plot Structure a. Exposition: Douglass describes that his mother was a black slave, and his father was a white man. Thus, he was born into slavery and was sent off toRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1093 Words   |  5 Pagespossible difference.† -Frederick Douglass. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, by Frederick Douglass, shares the story of the struggles of an American slave during the eighteenth-century. Fredrick Douglass was born in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1818. While being raised by his grandmother, Betsey Bailey, he snuck around at night to meet his mother nearby, assuming that his slaveholder, Captain Anthony, was his father. From adolescence, Douglass knew he was differentRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1131 Words   |  5 PagesAshley Moreshead American History 2010 November 8, 2015 Frederick Douglass Essay The â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† is a memoir that depicts the hardships and brutalities, Fredrick himself and other slaves suffered during the time of slavery in the 1800’s. Throughout Douglass’ narrative, he describes the common casualties of growing up, and the limited information he is provided with. This is a direct connection between the ignorance of slaves and the lack of educationRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1552 Words   |  7 Pages04/23/2015 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Theme: False versus True Christianity In this theme, Fredrick Douglass contrasts the both forms of Christianity to show the underlying hypocrisy in slavery. The results show that slavery is not religious as it exposes the evils in human bondage. These ideals however can be distorted so as to fit in the society. Two forms of Christianity are presented in â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass and eachRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave1386 Words   |  6 Pagesthe slavery became like a tumor to parasitize the human society rapidly. With physical and psychological abuse, this â€Å"tumor† tortured every struggling people from day to night. As the insight of a dark history, Frederick Douglass’s â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave† demonstrates the dehumanization of an inhuman society and how slavery could make a man be a salve and make another man be an enslaver and how he resisted this dehumanization. In eighteen and nineteen centuriesRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Essay2361 Words   |  10 PagesReference Teacher Resources ââ€" » More ââ€" » Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Summary Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave cover image summary In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass recounts his experiences as a slave. He details the horrors of growing up on a plantation, being subjected to extreme racism, and running away to freedom. He later became an influential writer and activist. Douglass describes how he was separated from hisRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave977 Words   |  4 PagesIn 1845 Frederick Douglass published his first book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This book not only showed people what life was truly like in the eyes of a slave, but it became instrumental in propelling the abolitionist movement and helping it gain motion all across the country. Douglass was truly a revolutionary person because throughout the duration of slavery, African American people were not permitted to be educated. This was considered dangerous. It wasn’tRead More The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1267 Words   |  6 PagesThe Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave was written by Frederick Douglass himself. He was born into slavery in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1817. He has, †¦no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it (47). He became known as an eloquent speaker for the cause of the abolitionists. Having himself been kept as a slave until he escaped from Maryland in 1838Read MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1375 Words   |  6 Pagesâ€Å"Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† The book â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† was written by Frederick Douglass. It is based on a true story where Douglass writes down about his life as a slave where he was born in Tuckahoe near Hillsborough. However, his mother was an African American while his father was white. The problem was that all the slaves did not know their birthday therefore, Douglas did not know his own age. Although, his masterRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1129 Words   |  5 Pagesboth â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave,† by Frederick Douglass and â€Å"Self Reliance†, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a person may notice a trend that both authors focused on. The trend was the key to happiness or self-fulfillment. Both Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass believed that acquiring knowledge is what people should aim for throughout their lives. They both had different vie wpoints when it came to the type of knowledge individuals should gain. Douglass believed Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American... While Slavery was against human nature and while Abolitionists believed in ending the practice of slavery, the South had their own reasons why slavery was needed in America and how basically they supported pro slavery. For instance, some arguments for slavery followed this so-called logic: â€Å"Sudden end to the slave economy would have had a profound and killing economic impact in the South where reliance on slave labor was the foundation of their economy. If all the slaves were freed, there would be widespread unemployment and chaos. And by comparison with the poor of Europe and the workers in the Northern states, that slaves were better cared for† (ushistory.org). But in a section from, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written by him, Douglass describes some of the brutality that he had witnessed. â€Å"The overseer’s name was Plummer. Mr. Plummer was a miserable drunkard, a profane swearer, and a savage monster. He always went armed with a cowskin and a heavy cudgel. I have known him to cut and slash the woman’s heads so horribly, that even master would be enraged at his cruelty, and would threaten to whip him if he did not mind himself. Master, however, was not a humane slaveholder† (Douglass 44). This shows the brutality that even female slaves endured and while the Maser may have showed some sense against the cruelty that the slaves faced, it wasn’t enough to say that they too were also cruel. Just putting aside the inhumanity depicted in trueShow MoreRelatedNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1251 Words   |  6 PagesJustine Boonstra Frey- Period 1 MAJOR WORKS REVIEW AP Lang Version GENERAL 1. Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. 1845. New York: Fine, 2003. Print. 2. Autobiography STRUCTURE 1. Point of View: First Person, the narrator Frederick Douglass 2. Relationship of POV to meaning: 3. Plot Structure a. Exposition: Douglass describes that his mother was a black slave, and his father was a white man. Thus, he was born into slavery and was sent off toRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1093 Words   |  5 Pagespossible difference.† -Frederick Douglass. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, by Frederick Douglass, shares the story of the struggles of an American slave during the eighteenth-century. Fredrick Douglass was born in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1818. While being raised by his grandmother, Betsey Bailey, he snuck around at night to meet his mother nearby, assuming that his slaveholder, Captain Anthony, was his father. From adolescence, Douglass knew he was differentRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1131 Words   |  5 PagesAshley Moreshead American History 2010 November 8, 2015 Frederick Douglass Essay The â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† is a memoir that depicts the hardships and brutalities, Fredrick himself and other slaves suffered during the time of slavery in the 1800’s. Throughout Douglass’ narrative, he describes the common casualties of growing up, and the limited information he is provided with. This is a direct connection between the ignorance of slaves and the lack of educationRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1552 Words   |  7 Pages04/23/2015 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Theme: False versus True Christianity In this theme, Fredrick Douglass contrasts the both forms of Christianity to show the underlying hypocrisy in slavery. The results show that slavery is not religious as it exposes the evils in human bondage. These ideals however can be distorted so as to fit in the society. Two forms of Christianity are presented in â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass and eachRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave1386 Words   |  6 Pagesthe slavery became like a tumor to parasitize the human society rapidly. With physical and psychological abuse, this â€Å"tumor† tortured every struggling people from day to night. As the insight of a dark history, Frederick Douglass’s â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave† demonstrates the dehumanization of an inhuman society and how slavery could make a man be a salve and make another man be an enslaver and how he resisted this dehumanization. In eighteen and nineteen centuriesRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Essay2361 Words   |  10 PagesReference Teacher Resources ââ€" » More ââ€" » Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Summary Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave cover image summary In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass recounts his experiences as a slave. He details the horrors of growing up on a plantation, being subjected to extreme racism, and running away to freedom. He later became an influential writer and activist. Douglass describes how he was separated from hisRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave977 Words   |  4 PagesIn 1845 Frederick Douglass published his first book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This book not only showed people what life was truly like in the eyes of a slave, but it became instrumental in propelling the abolitionist movement and helping it gain motion all across the country. Douglass was truly a revolutionary person because throughout the duration of slavery, African American people were not permitted to be educated. This was considered dangerous. It wasn’tRead More The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1267 Words   |  6 PagesThe Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave was written by Frederick Douglass himself. He was born into slavery in Tuckahoe, Maryland in approximately 1817. He has, †¦no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it (47). He became known as an eloquent speaker for the cause of the abolitionists. Having himself been kept as a slave until he escaped from Maryland in 1838Read MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1375 Words   |  6 Pagesâ€Å"Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† The book â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† was written by Frederick Douglass. It is based on a true story where Douglass writes down about his life as a slave where he was born in Tuckahoe near Hillsborough. However, his mother was an African American while his father was white. The problem was that all the slaves did not know their birthday therefore, Douglas did not know his own age. Although, his masterRead MoreThe Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1129 Words   |  5 Pagesboth â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave,† by Frederick Douglass and â€Å"Self Reliance†, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a person may notice a trend that both authors focused on. The trend was the key to happiness or self-fulfillment. Both Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass believed that acquiring knowledge is what people should aim for throughout their lives. They both had different vie wpoints when it came to the type of knowledge individuals should gain. Douglass believed Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American... In 1845 Frederick Douglass published his first book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This book not only showed people what life was truly like in the eyes of a slave, but it became instrumental in propelling the abolitionist movement and helping it gain motion all across the country. Douglass was truly a revolutionary person because throughout the duration of slavery, African American people were not permitted to be educated. This was considered dangerous. It wasn’t until Frederick Douglass was moved to Boston, where slaves were treated more like people instead of cattle, that he learned to read and write. When Frederick was 20 years old he escaped to Massachusetts and began to learn more about the abolitionist movement; this lead to him writing his first book. None of this would have been possible, however, without Douglass learning how to read and write. Education is a major key in lifting people of color out of oppression. The wife of Douglass’s master began teaching him to read as he was just a boy at the time and he appealed to her humanity. When Hugh Auld, Douglass’s master, found out about what his wife was doing he became livid and forbade her to teach him anymore. Auld said that if she taught him to read he would become â€Å"†¦unmanageable, and of no value to his master.† And that it would make Douglass â€Å"†¦discontented and unhappy.† (Douglass, 20) It was at this moment that Douglass realized â€Å"†¦the white man’s power to enslave the black man†Show MoreRelatedNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1251 Words   |  6 PagesJustine Boonstra Frey- Period 1 MAJOR WORKS REVIEW AP Lang Version GENERAL 1. Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. 1845. New York: Fine, 2003. Print. 2. Autobiography STRUCTURE 1. Point of View: First Person, the narrator Frederick Douglass 2. Relationship of POV to meaning: 3. Plot Structure a. Exposition: Douglass describes that his mother was a black slave, and his father was a white man. 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From adolescence, Douglass knew he was differentRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1131 Words   |  5 PagesAshley Moreshead American History 2010 November 8, 2015 Frederick Douglass Essay The â€Å"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave† is a memoir that depicts the hardships and brutalities, Fredrick himself and other slaves suffered during the time of slavery in the 1800’s. Throughout Douglass’ narrative, he describes the common casualties of growing up, and the limited information he is provided with. This is a direct connection between the ignorance of slaves and the lack of educationRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave1552 Words   |  7 Pages04/23/2015 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Theme: False versus True Christianity In this theme, Fredrick Douglass contrasts the both forms of Christianity to show the underlying hypocrisy in slavery. The results show that slavery is not religious as it exposes the evils in human bondage. These ideals however can be distorted so as to fit in the society. Two forms of Christianity are presented in â€Å"The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass and eachRead MoreNarrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Essay2361 Words   |  10 PagesReference Teacher Resources ââ€" » More ââ€" » Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Summary Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave cover image summary In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass recounts his experiences as a slave. He details the horrors of growing up on a plantation, being subjected to extreme racism, and running away to freedom. He later became an influential writer and activist. 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Adolescent Depression And Suicide: Early Detection Essay And Treatment The KAdolescent Depression and Suicide: Early Detection and Treatment the KeyOnly in the past two decades has depression in adolescents been taken seriously. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. Therefore it comes to no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youths aged 15 to 19 than cardiovascular disease or cancer (Blackman, 1995). Despite this alarming increased suicide rate, depression in this age group is greatly under diagnosed and can lead to serious difficulties in school, work, and personal adjustment, which may continue into adulthood. How prevalent are mood disorders and when should an adolescent with changes in mood be considered clinically depressed? Brown (1996), has said the reason why depression is often overlo oked in adolescents is because it is a time of emotional turmoil, mood swings, gloomy thoughts, and heightened sensitivity. It is time of rebellion and experimentation. Blackman (1996), observed that the challenge is to identify depressive symptomatology which may be superimposed on the backdrop of a more transient, but expected developmental storm. Therefore, the adolescents first line of defense is his or hers parents. It is up to those individuals who interact with the adolescent on a daily basis (parents, teachers, etc.) to be sensitive to the changes in the adolescent. Unlike adult depression, symptoms of youth depression are often masked. Instead of expressing sadness, teenagers may express boredom and irritability, or may choose to engage in risky behaviors (Oster ; Montgomery, 1996). Key indicators of adolescent depression include a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in previous activity interests, constant boredom, disruptive behavi or, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression (Brown, 1996). What causes a teen to become depressed? For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self-esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations, which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents. Oster and Montgomery (1996), stated that when parents are struggling over marital or career problems, or are ill themselves, teens may feel the tension and try to distract their parents. This distraction could include increased disruptive behavior, self-inflicted isolation and even verbal threats of suicide. Many times parents are so wrapped up with their own conflicts and busy lives that that fail to see the changes in their teens, or they simply refuse to admit their teen has a problem.In todays society the family unit can be quite different from the stereo typical one of the 1950s, where the father went to work and the mom was the homemaker. Today, with single parent fam ilies and families where both parents have corporate jobs, the teen may feel he or she is playing second fiddle in importance in the lives of their parents. Also, great stress is placed upon teens today starting in early childhood. Most enter daycare at an early age and continue into preschool. Then when public school starts they are either in the early-morning program, after-school program or just latch key kids. They are left to their own devices at an early age. Many go home to an empty house with no one to talk to about their day at school. Once the parents arrive home it may be time for soccer practice, baseball practice, or gymnastics class. Again no time for talking about the days events and with everyone going in different directions a family dinner around the kitchen table just does not happen. At one end of the spectrum, teens maybe pushed by their parents to excel in sports and scholastics, and at the other end there are teens that are never given direction or aspirations by their parents. Those pressured to excel maybe come overwhelmed by what is expected of them and can fall into using drugs and alcohol as a form of escape and may feel the only way out is that of suicide. On the other hand those teens without direction and lack of interest on the part of their parents, may also turn to drugs and alcohol as a means of escape. They may contemplate and even attempt suicide as a way of either drawing attention to themselves or to just end their lives because no cares about them anyway. Dr. William Beardslee of Boston, working with children and teens exhibiting depression and suicidal tendencies feels these disorders are likely based on a complex interplay of biological/genetic forces and developmental transactions between teens, family members and the outside world. Some teens manage to survive and even flourish under the most difficult circumstances, while others flounder under the same conditions. Beardslees research led him to several core factors in how well a teen or child will do in overcoming ongoing adversity. Primary among them were the ability to form strong relationships, an action-oriented outlook and a keen and cohesive sense of identity. Denoting men EssayAn estimated 2,000 teenagers per year commit suicide in the United States, making it the leading cause of death after accidents and homicide. Blackman (1995) stated that it is not uncommon for young people to be preoccupied with issues of mortality and contemplate the effect their death would have on close family and friends. Once it has been determined that the adolescent has the disease of the depression, what can be done about it? Blackman has suggested two main avenues to treatment: psychotherapy and medication. The majority of cases of depression is mild and can be dealt with through psychotherapy sessions with intense listening, advice and encouragement. For the more severe cases of depression, especially those with constant symptoms, medication may be necessary and without pharmaceutical treatment, depressive conditions could escalate and become fatal. Regardless of the type of treatment chosen, it is important for children and teens suffering from depressi on to receive prompt treatment because early onset places children and teens at a greater risk for multiple episodes of depression throughout their life span. (Brown, 1996). Until recently, adolescent depression has been largely ignored. But now several means of diagnosis and treatment exist. Although most teenagers can successfully climb the mountain of emotional and psychological obstacles that lie in their paths, there are some that find themselves overwhelmed and full of stress. With the help of parents, teachers, mental health professionals and other caring adults, the severity of a teens depression can not only be accurately evaluated, but plans made to improve his or her well-being and ability to fully live life. Bibliography:Blackman, M.,You asked aboutadolescent depression. The Canadian Journal of CME Internet. Available: http://www.mentalhealth.com/mag1/p51-dp01.html. Beardslee, W.R. (1998), Prevention and the clinical encounter. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry Internet. Available: http://www.mhsource.com/pt/p990957.hmtl. Brown, A. (1996 Winter). Mood disorders in children and adolescents. NARSAD Research Newsletter Internet Available: http://www.mhsource.com/advovacy/narsad/childhood.html. Lasko, D.S., et al. (1996), Adolescent depressed mood and parental unhappiness. Adolescence, 31 (121), 49-57. Oster, G.D, Montgomery, S. S. (1996),. Moody or depressed: The masks of teenage depression. Self-Help Psychology Internet. Available: http://www.cybertowers.com/selhelp/articles/cf/moodepre.html

Psychological Disorder Depression

Depression as a type of the psychological disorder is often characteristic for people who suffer from definite difficulties in their life and have to act in stressful situations regularly.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Psychological Disorder: Depression specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More From this point, the situation of caring for the loved person who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease can be discussed as a stressful one, and it can cause the development of the carer’s depression. To answer the research question â€Å"What is the rate of depression in adults, ages 40-60 years, caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease compared to adults of the same age group in the general population?†, it is significant to analyse the possible correlation between the situation of the necessary care for the person with Alzheimer’s disease and the growth of the carer’s depression with references to the research provided by Rosness, Mjorud, and Engedal. Thus, the researchers state that the rate of depression in carers of the persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is significantly higher than the general rates of depression in persons from the examined age group (Rosness, Mjorud, Engedal, 2011). It is also important to discuss the tendency with references to Peplau’s theory of Interpersonal Relations. In their research, Rosness, Mjorud, and Engedal examine the relevance of the hypotheses according to which carers of the persons with early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are significantly depressed and experience different behavioural disturbances; the quality of life of the carers is rather low depending on the stressful situation in comparison with the other persons. The significance of the investigation for answering the research question is in the fact the participants of the study were from the discussed age group, and the differ ence between the depression rates of carers of the patients below and above the age of 65 years was stated (Rosness, Mjorud, Engedal, 2011).Advertising Looking for essay on psychology? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More It was found that as many as 85.7% of the carers of the patients suffer from depression, and the level of depression can be ceased, using the help of nurses (Rosness, Mjorud, Engedal, 2011). These findings are important for answering the research question. Thus, the rate of depression in adults caring for the persons with Alzheimer’s disease is comparably higher than the rate of depression in persons who are not in the similar stressful situation. The conclusions can be supported with references to the increased score of depressions in carers for the persons with Alzheimer’s disease according to the GDS-15 scale (Rosness, Mjorud, Engedal, 2011). The differences in rates can be explained with refer ences to such a nursing theory as Peplau’s theory of Interpersonal Relations. The principles of this nursing theory were developed in the 1950s. The theory is focused on the significance of interpersonal relations between a nurse and a patient in achieving the main goal of the care which is the patient’s recovery (Schmidt Brown, 2012, p. 124-125). The effectiveness of the nurse’s activities depends on following the definite principles of establishing the appropriate relations with a patient. From this point, the role of a carer in the situation of caring for the loved person with Alzheimer’s disease is correlated with the role of a nurse.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Psychological Disorder: Depression specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Thus, to examine the negative impact of the stressful situation on developing the carer’s depression, it is necessary to refer to Peplauâ€⠄¢s theory of Interpersonal Relations as the way to overcome the problems. References Rosness, T. A., Mjorud, M., Engedal, K. (2011). Quality of life and depression in carers of patients with early onset dementia. Aging Mental Health, 15(3), 299-306. Schmidt, N. A., Brown, J. M. (2012). Evidence-based practice for nurses. Sundbury, MA: Jones Bartlett Learning. This essay on Psychological Disorder: Depression was written and submitted by user Aria N. to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.

Pedro Martinez essays

Pedro Martinez essays He was born on October 25, 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic. Hes five feet and eight inches tall. Hes thirty years old and plays for the Boston Red Sox. Shortstop and pitcher are his positions on the team. Last year his salary this year is about thirteen million and five hundred thousand dollars. His name is Pedro Martinez. Pedro Martinez was born to Paulino and Laopoldina Martinez in Manoguayabo, a rural town with about 1,000 residents. Pedro has two sisters and one brother. His brothers name is Ramon. They played baseball when they were kids living in the Dominican Republic and it was there where they grew their love for the game. In 1984, the Dodgers gave Ramon a contract to play in the minor leagues. This motivated Pedro a lot seeing his brother making his way to the major leagues. Pedro helped his brother warm up for the game and helped carry his equipment to the game. Pedro was first given a contract to play in the minor leagues by the Dodgers in 1988 and in that same year Ramon was given a contract to play for the Dodgers in the major leagues. He was recognized for his 98 mile per hour fastball, especially because of his young age. After competing for years in the minor leagues, he finally got drafted by the Dodgers in 1992 and was reunited with his older brother in the pitching staff. On May 5, 1993 Pedro made his first appearance and won the game for the Dodgers against the New York Mets. He started his first full season in 1993. In November 19, 1993 the Dodgers traded Pedro to the Montreal Expos for second baseman Delino DeShields. This was a great disappointment for Pedro since he wouldnt be able to pitch in the same team as his brother. His nickname when he started was Senor Pluck since he was pitching inside, nearly hitting the batters and sometimes actually hitting them. In response the National League suspended him till the end of the 1996 season and the ...

Punctuating Subordinate Clauses

Punctuating Subordinate Clauses Punctuating Subordinate Clauses Punctuating Subordinate Clauses By Mark Nichol In each of the following sentences, omission of a comma between a main clause and a subordinate clause muddles the meaning. Discussion after each example describes the complication, and a revision demonstrates how to eliminate ambiguity. 1. The candidate’s supporters and protesters championing his rival violently confronted each other in the city’s downtown district leading to multiple arrests. The district did not lead to multiple arrests; the confrontation did. Separating the subordinate clause â€Å"leading to multiple arrests† from the main clause with a comma clarifies the relationship between cause and effect: â€Å"The candidate’s supporters and protesters championing his rival violently confronted each other in the city’s downtown district, leading to multiple arrests.† 2. The event did not turn violent as some media reports indicated. â€Å"As some media reports indicated† is a subordinate clause to â€Å"The event did not turn violent,† so punctuation between the two segments of the sentence is required: â€Å"The event did not turn violent, as some media reports indicated.† (Without it, the sentence might be misread â€Å"The event did not turn as violent as some media reports indicated.†) 3. Who will work in the transition management office charged with executing the transition? This sentence reads as if the transition management is one of two or more such departments, one of which has the stated task. But â€Å"charged with executing the transition† is a subordinate clause referring to the who of the subject, and inserting â€Å"which is† at the head of that clause makes the transition smoother: â€Å"Who will work in the transition management office, which is charged with executing the transition?† 4. The company has been our consulting partner of choice for the last four years having supported numerous projects during that time. The phrase that begins with having is a subordinate clause, and subordinate clauses must be set off from main clauses with a comma: â€Å"The company has been our consulting partner of choice for the last four years, having supported numerous projects during that time.† The following revision alters the emphasis somewhat but reads more smoothly: â€Å"The company, which has been our consulting partner of choice for the last four years, has supported numerous projects during that time.† Another option is â€Å"The company has been our consulting partner of choice for the last four years, and it has supported numerous projects during that time.† 5. They steal diamonds and bags of cash only to send them raining down from the sky. Many writers refrain from inserting punctuation before a subordinate clause beginning with only, but this omission invites ambiguity- did they steal diamonds and bags of cash only, and not anything else?- so, for clarity, include it: â€Å"They steal diamonds and bags of cash, only to send them raining down from the sky.† Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Punctuation category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:How to Format a UK Business Letter7 Patterns of Sentence StructureWord Count and Book Length

A business plan for a restaurant business named Stake House Essay

A business plan for a restaurant business named Stake House - Essay Example tive Summary The report will describe a business plan for a restaurant business named Stake House. The planned restaurant will be located in Moorgate, London in the United Kingdom. The motivation for developing this business plan is to participate in a programme of â€Å"Channel Four†. The programme seeks to encourage young entrepreneurs and it will help the entrepreneurs to grow and will provide support to the business plan by shadowing the entrepreneur for one year. By keeping this factor in view, Stake House will intend to develop a proficient and profitable business plan in which it will be aimed to provide various kinds of burgers, sandwiches, pies and other top quality meals. The foods will be served with snacks and the customers will be provided with their chosen sauces and gravy flavours. The foods of the restaurant will focus on British traditions and will be based on the privileged recipes throughout the UK. The restaurant will also feature early bird menu as well as will comprise of numerous drinks to choose from. There will be space for almost 10–15 people at a time and will increase according to the progress and expansion of business. It is expected that Stake House will become one of the popular meal destinations in London area which will serve local people, especially young customers. 1.1 Objectives Stake House business plan will have three objectives, which are: To participate and seek for support from â€Å"Channel Four† programme in order to initiate the plan To become one of the popular and preferable meal destinations for young professionals and students To deliver high quality food with affordable rate To certify satisfactory transparency in food making process To increase the sales and to maintain a satisfactory profit Every strategy and decision taken in the business plan will seek to fulfil and accomplish those objectives, as it is related with the success of the Stake House. 1.2 Mission The concept of Stake House bu siness is generated from the success of several informal restaurants in London area and high demand of quality meal for young professionals and students. Therefore, the restaurant will seek to provide accessible and affordable food, drinks, and breakfast and lunch menus. In due course of time, Stake House will establish itself as one of the favourite destinations of food for young customers in the metropolitan area as well as for outside visitors. It will be the mission of Stake House to serve high quality burgers, sandwiches and other meals with healthy contents and good taste. Besides, Stake House will also deliver excellent customer service so that customers become satisfied and loyal towards the restaurant. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys for success in this business are: Quality Products: Stake House will provide quality products to the customers by ensuring hygienic items and healthy components Effective Customer Service: Effective customer service is one of the significant eleme nts for success which helps to increase the brand loyalty of customers. Effective Marketing: Stake House will market their product offerings through print media in order to attract potential customers. Efficient Financial Control: Financial control is necessary for making profit. Efficient financial control will help to keep the operational cost down and increase the profitability of business. Strong

Globalization and Its Biggest Winners and Losers Essay

Globalization and Its Biggest Winners and Losers - Essay Example Globalization is characterized by many factors including increased international trade, multinational companies whose activities are based in several nations, great dependence on the global economy and free movement of capital goods and services. Although associated with many economic benefits to the participating nations, research has indicated that some nations fail to enjoy the benefits anticipated from globalization (Jacobs and Michael, 2003). The Biggest Winners and Losers in a Globalized World Several years of globalization efforts witnessed have led to an imbalanced economic scenario where economists have unanimously come into a consensus that globalization only favours some nations. A critical examination and comparison of both developed and undeveloped nations is a clear revelation of this reality (Bhagwati, 2004). Because of this imbalance, developed nations have emerged out as the biggest winners in a globalised world. These developed nations include America, china Canada and other nations in Europe and some parts of Asia. Undeveloped nations are mainly found in Africa and some parts of South America. Developed nation’s economies are largely industrially driven as opposed to undeveloped nations who mostly rely on agriculture as their main economic drive. The disparities evident in export levels between developed and undeveloped nations is a typical example how developed nations gain in a globalized economy as opposed to their undeveloped counterparts. A report published by an independent group of scholars and economic experts focusing on living standards in poor countries indicated living standard were worse than it was a decade ago. According to this report a fifth of the world’s richest nations were found to control 82 percent of the world export market. Direct investment is highly dominated by people from the richest with high figures of 68 percent. While majority of populations in poor countries still live below poverty levels chara cterized by widespread unemployment, a big population in developed nations are employed and they live above poverty levels (George, 2007). Globalization has led to opening up of market base, which has in turn triggered increased industrial production of various commodities in order to cater for the increased customer needs. This has seen a rapid increase of exports from developed to undeveloped nations. As a result, industrial sector in developed nations experiences a growth due to ever-growing globalization. Growth of industrial sector avails several benefits in developed nations. It facilitates growth of other sectors such as education and infrastructure further contributing to economic growth. Contrary to less developed nations, the rate of unemployment is much lower in developed nations due to ever-growing industrial sector. The level of innovativeness is also greatly supplemented by the wide variety of industries present in these nations (Roy, 2005). Over dependence of undevelo ped nations for various products from their developed counterparts has led to emergence of market monopolies, which developed nations use for their own economic gain. There has been a rise in number on international companies originating from the rich nations and expanding their market base to the less developed nations. A typical example can be drawn from china, which has expanded its market base in African countries (Scholte, 2000). The country strategically produces low quality goods, which are affordable in the African market. Because of economic status of African market, such substandard goods often remain more popular as opposed to genuine but more expensive goods. The benefits leapt through this strategy are immeasurable and have played a crucial in

Race and Color Discrimination Essay Example for Free

Race and Color Discrimination Essay Who are the major people that had made a different in the race and color movement? What as society done to improve the way to perceive other people that do not have the same color or race as us? This are all major questions people have in mind when trying to solve Racism affects people lives in many ways depending on race, gender, amp; class though gender usually goes with sexism. Though there have been many efforts to reduce its power it is still in life. Today there are still efforts being made and some have been successful such the racial boundaries Barack Obama has crossed despite being biracial and how many people are taking a stand. Racism today seems to affect mainly African Americans as some people are very prejudiced against them such as the Ku Klux Klan whose power may not be as strong as it once was still exists. The other ways that African Americans are affected are stereotypes. There countless even for other races for example me. I have mistaken to be Indian a lot of times and sometimes still am even though I am Bangladeshi. Some stereotypes for other races would be the Chinese and Japanese they are sometimes expected to be smart, have squinty eyes, and be a workaholic while they may be not. I know someone who is partly Japanese she does not seem to have squinty eyes nor is she a workaholic. Racism also comes to everyone’s lives through the way we exposed to it. For example go to some place and then be shut out because of the color of your skin or be cast out because youre Asian, African-American, or even middle eastern. For now that is all I can say but if youre not satisfied please leave a message on my bio page and/or improve it yourself in anyways you can.

Helmi Flick :: essays research papers

Helmi Flick lives in Bedford, Texas with her husband, Ken, a freelance writer who also does the lighting and cat wrangling for her, plus her 4 cats. Having spent 30 years of her working life in administrative office positions in computers, medicine and law, Flick came to her new career by the route most people only dream of: by turning something she loved to do into a new profession. After years of photographing her own cats and those of friends as a hobby, Helmi was encouraged by her husband Ken to try her hand as a cat show photographer. Helmi got her first assignment from the Thunderkatz Cat Club as the show photographer for their May 2000 T.I.C.A. show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A. On the basis of her work at that show, the Thunderkatz club asked Helmi to be their "Official Show Photographer in Perpetuity." By March of 2001, Helmi had managed to secure the Show Photographer assignment at 12 shows. Helmi shoots with a digital camera. "Shooting digital images has been a lifesaver for me because cats are not the most cooperative subjects and there are always more throwaway shots than good ones. And because I’m not wasting film, I can afford to shoot far more images of a customer’s cat to get more keepers. Additionally, the "instant" nature of digital photography enables my customers to immediately review the shots I’ve taken and select the ones they like best to be printed. This review process is a tremendous tool for someone like me who is still learning this craft, since I’m able to discover the kinds of shots that owners of different breeds prefer. I guarantee that my customers will be satisfied with their photos and the digital approach is a great asset there, too, because if a customer does not see photos he/she likes in our post-shoot review, I can reshoot their cat on the spot." But getting good shots at the show is only the beginning of delivering great images to her customers. Because Helmi shoots digital images, she has the capability to color correct, crop, retouch and otherwise enhance every photo on her computer back home. "I can’t ignore that capability because I want every shot to be the best image it can be, so I end up spending far more time at my PC screen than behind the camera.† The ability to instantly analyze and digitally retouch her photographs does not change the skill needed to capture beautiful images of her feline subjects.

Is K-Pop a Good Influence or Bad Influence?

What is K-Pop? K-pop or known as Korean Pop is a new music genre that was originally come from South Korea, Asia. Some say K-pop offered another style of music which has catchier and offer easy listening songs for their lovers. What makes it different too is that the style the singer has shown is something new for us and how they can deliver music on their own way that I believe none of this ever existed before. Just like how they could mix perfectly between the upbeat songs with various kinds of dancing and obviously with their good looking actresses who will make anyone who watch it will fall for them. Good morning Sir/ Madam, today I would like to talk about how K-Pop brings good influences for many teenagers. The love for K-Pop has been spreading widely nowadays, especially in Indonesia. People are arguing whether K-Pop brings a good influence or bad influence for teenagers. Firstly, it is fine for teenagers to like K-pop. I believe to be fond of Korean idol is fine. How could I say so? First, as I read on an article, admiring someone who has professionalism in doing their job will bring a good suggestion to the fans that will suggest the fans to do the same. As it is already a fan's nature for admiring and feeling proud to the attitude of their idol. Being a K-pop artist is really hard, they must have good grade at school because their grades would show whether they are willing to learn or not, and have a good skill that has been examined by the agency and also a good attitude. So that’s why professionalism is the most important thing for being a K-pop artist. This professionalism will enforce teenagers to do so. Fans want to be like their idols, K-Pop idols are showing hard working attitude and how they never give up their dreams and become better as time goes by, for example they undergo packed and brutal training schedule in order for them to be better and better. Thus it will motivates the fans. Another thing that it is already a nature for fans when they love an idol, they'll do everything. Many of K-pop artists are smart, for example is Cho Kyu Hyun who is very smart in Mathematics and has won several Math Olympiads in South Korea, this encourages the fans of Cho Kyu Hyun to study hard as hey are seeing Kyu Hyun as their role model, at the time when Cho Kyu Hyun won several medals he was also in his teenage year, therefore it's easy for fans to look upon him because it suits their situation now. Secondly, teenagers could widen their social intercourse and even knowledge. Why? When someone likes K-pop I can make sure that they will not keep it for her or himself. They will share it with others, for example joining fans gathering, K-pop fans will try to spread the love. By liking K-pop fans usually will always get the latest updates of their idols as a fans' nature is to dig as much as they can as long as it's related to their idols and that will force them to be aware on how to connect themselves with the world that might make them being sophisticated teenagers. Sounds rare? But that’s the truth. Knowing K-pop will make fans curious about South Korea itself, as they will be trying to be closer to their idols as much as they can, they would try to learn South Korea's culture and language, this is useful for teenagers as it could enriches their knowledge about the world outside. Furthermore, I would like to say that K-pop unites the world. Teenagers nowadays are able to meet new friends around the world through K-pop fancafe or social networks as they are sharing the same interests. Having friends overseas are good as they'll be using English since English is the universal language and that would train them to speak English more. Articles about K-pop for international fans are also written in English, therefore fans will try to improve their English as they don't want to miss their idols latest updates. Despite the view from the adults that liking K-pop will cause teenagers to lose their nationalism, as when someone is obsessed about something, they will do everything related to it and by liking K-pop means that teenagers will spend more time in learning about South Korea and forgetting about Indonesia's tradition and culture. Adults have also been saying that K-pop just gives distraction to teenagers. Especially parents think that their children are distracted from their studies as they always think about K-pop, watching videos about K-pop or reading fan fiction and neglect their studies. Another reason that was given by them is because of the consumerism soul of teenagers. It is true that being K-pop fans is not cheap. Even an album that only has 5 songs in it could cost Rp. 200,000 . It is a fans nature that they want to meet their idols so when their idols come, they become desperate to watch the concerts and moreover whenever there's concert, merchandises such as light-stick, banner would be essential for them to cheer their idols and all of those are not cheap. Adults are thinking that it's just wasting money. People are saying that K-pop artists are fake and just motivates teenagers to do plastic surgery in order to look pretty or handsome. They are saying that K-pop is all about plastic surgery, the K-pop artists will do it so they can be pretty or handsome and sometimes it's necessary if they want to have a lot of fans in Korean music industry. I myself believe that nothing is wrong with plastic surgery, why would we accuse someone for being fake only because they did plastic surgery? It's not like they are doing crime. Every person in this world has their own rights, if the K-pop artists want to do it, then it's their rights, it doesn't go against the human rights. Afterall, what is wrong for someone having a desire to have a better look? I don' think that this brings bad influence for teenagers, even in South Korea itself, parents usually give their children plastic surgery as birthday presents and this motivates the children to be a good and well-mannered child if they want to get plastic surgery as their present. So, I strongly believe that there is nothing wrong with it. All of those are true. However it's back to themselves. It's back to their ability to control themselves and to hold their temptation. As long as it's consumed wisely, I believe that K-pop will only bring good influences for teenagers as I myself experience it. In my experience, I believe that K-pop has bring good influences into my life. Despite people saying that K-pop will distract me from my studies, I am very sure that it doesn't. In fact, K-pop is one of the main factors that motivates me to study even harder and keep up good marks. I see K-pop as my motivation, I always think that if I study hard and get good results, in the end I can award myself by going to K-pop concerts or buying their official merchandises. Whenever there's a big exam coming, I always make a note which says something like â€Å"Rank 1 = K-pop Concert† , and it really motivates me. I really respect all the K-pop artists, they sacrifice everything to chase their dreams. There's this one quote that always stuck in my head, â€Å"If you really want one thing, you have to give up on another† , said Lee Tae Min, a member of SHINee. It teaches me that if I really want something, I have to stick to it, be consistent and not easily influenced by others, I have to focus on my aims. Moreover, K-pop teaches me to fight for what I want, just as what Minho, a member of SHINee, korean boy group says, â€Å" If you don't give up your hopes and dreams, then there will always be a good ending. † Thank you for your attention and now I end this speech.

The Manual Transmission System Engineering Essay

In this study, I am traveling to compare and contrast the difference between Toyota 5 velocity manual gear box transmittal and Toyota 5 velocity automatic transmittal system.2. History of the transmittalIn 1894 Louis-Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor invented the modern transmittal. Today we still use the same construct since it was introduced. The construct is still the same that the crankshaft connects from the engine to the transmittal shaft through clasp. The latter is mounted to cogwheels which control and run the transmittal of the gesture that is coming from the engine to the wheels. Few experiments have been done about type and Numberss of cogwheels but still until today the same construct is applied. To do it easier for the driver to command velocity and with aid of cogwheels, synchromesh cogwheels and a unrecorded rear axle were invented. Alternatively of holding cogwheels engage and disengage once more from each other, a auto transmittal that had cogwheels and uninterrupted with each other was introduced, all the cogwheels were traveling and the Canis familiaris clasp was designed in order to link the cogwheels that are caused to revolve by engine and travel the wheels frontward. Different cogwheels with different sizes are designed to increase or diminish the impulse of the vehicle. The most popular transmittals were 4 velocity transmittals which its top cogwheel ( 4th ) had a ratio of 1:1 while other cogwheels had lower ratios. Then, applied scientists came with a fifth cogwheel in which will increase the ratio by 1 between the engine revolutions per minute and the wheel revolutions per minute that is known as overdrive. American discoverers Harold Sinclair and Richard Spikes designed automatic transmittal while German discoverers invented the automatic transmittal fundamental design. While General Motors provided automatic transmittal in all of their autos that were manufactured from 1938 and by the terminal of 1940s most of the auto manufactures offered at least one transmittal in their theoretical accounts. Electric autos besides fitted with electric auto transmittal. Now the market for automatic transmittal is immense and most autos are manufactured with it ( Car transmittal, 2006 )3. Automatic transmittal systemThis is the type of transmittal that is capable of altering the gear ratios automatically while the vehicle is traveling without the demand of the driver to manually alter the cogwheel utilizing the gear stick. The chief intent of the transmittal is to supply the undermentioned result: Impersonal – to maintain the engine running without the cogwheel, or traveling the vehicle. Lower cogwheels – for taking off intent and for operating in heavier state of affairs. Higher cogwheels – for cruising, higher velocity and lighter weight Reverse gear – to travel the vehicle backwards. Transfering the drive torsion to the needed wheels ( Crolla, D, 2009, P, 109 ) The automatic transmittal comes into two different types. The front wheel thrusts vehicles that are designed more compact than rear wheel thrust vehicle ‘s transmittals that are usually connected in the engine compartment in which they are known as transaxle. Both of these types of transmittal do the same occupation and same design of the planetal cogwheel train. The indispensable portion for the front wheel drive transmittal is differential, while the rear wheel thrust transmittal has externally mounted derived function which is uses the thrust shaft to associate up with the transmittal. The automatic transmittal system contains few major constituents. These are: Planetal cogwheel unit Torque convertor Hydraulic control unit Sealing waxs and gasket Computer Governor/ modulator The above six constituents perform assorted responsibilities in transmittal as explained below ( Toyota proficient preparation ) .Planetal gear unit:The intent of planetal gear unit is to supply and altering different gear ratios. By and large, the planetal cogwheel unit contains three major parts. These are pealing cogwheel, interior cogwheel ( sun cogwheel ) and planetal bearer that carries three or four cogwheels which are between the interior cogwheel and outer ring cogwheel.Planetal cogwheel unitWhen one portion of the planetal cogwheel connects to the input shaft which leads to the engine, the 2nd portion is held still and the 3rd portion normally attached to the end product shaft. It all depends on which portion stays still, which one is the input or end product because it will ensue in different gear ratios. Thingss such as brake sets, hydraulic clasp battalions and one manner clasps are used in the planetal cogwheel to command the power flow. Every cogwheel links up to a com bination of clasp battalions and bake sets being engaged or disengaged ( Samarins.com )Torque convertorIs a unstable type yoke, that lets the engine to revolve freely without the aid from the transmittal, if the engine is running easy, tick overing or on the halt traffic, there is a little sum of torsion that is passed via torsion convertor, less force per unit area is besides required on the brake pedal to maintain the auto stationary. Besides when you put more force per unit area on the gas pedal, it speeds up and adds more fluid into the torsion convertor which causes the wheels to have more torsion. The torsion convertor lodging contains five major constituents. Pump is fixed to lodging, turbine that is connected through end product shaft to transmittal, stator has end product that is connected to fixed shaft in transmittal, fluid and convertor clasp. This lodging is attached to the engine ‘s flywheel and rotates and at any velocity that the engine is whirling. The torsion convertor besides has pumps that is made up of fives and are attached to the lodging that uses the same velocity as engine to turn. Centrifugal type pump is used inside the torsion convertor, as it rotates it causes the fluid to be thrown outside and this action creates the vacuity that draws a batch of fluid in at the Centre. Once the fluid arrives in the blades of the turbine, the transmittal begins to revolve and this causes the auto to travel, the turbine ‘s blades are curved and this makes the fluid that is coming from the exterior to travel into different manner before it goes to the Centre of the turbine, this changing of way is the 1 that causes the turbine to whirl. In other manner we can set that both turbine and the fluid spin in different way and this creates the force as an result. This fluid that exists from the turbine is normally traveling into different way as the pump and engine bend, because if the fluid hits the pump straight, it may do the engine to blow power or decelerate it down and that is why there is a stator in the torsion convertor ( Builders transmittal and used auto Inc. ) .Hy draulic control unit:A transmittal fluid is sent utilizing the engine oil pump that controls the public presentation of the auto clasps that helps the planetal cogwheel sets to work swimmingly.Sealing waxs and gasketTheir work is to back up and keep the right topographic point of the engine oil and halt it from leaking outside.Governor / ModulatorThis controls and proctors throttle place and the velocity of the auto to find when to alter the cogwheels.ComputerThis is the major unit that uses detectors to command all the activities such as engine velocity, engine burden, throttle place, brake pedal place etc. ( Carazoo, 2010 )4. MaterialsThe stuffs that are used to construct clasp or transmittal have to defy heat, clash, lasting, strong, difficult and tough. These stuffs are organic, Kevlar, segmented Kevlar, intercrossed C, ceramic and sintered Fe ( UUC Motorwerks, 2003 )5. Advantages of automatic transmittal systemThe torsion convertor gives more engine torsions and reduces the str ain and the daze of the full thrust line. A lock up clasp is included in the latest automatic transmittal, this helps in maximising the fuel economic system because of its direct mechanical linkage from the engine to the transmittal. A vehicle with automatic transmittal is really comfy and easy to drive as the driver does non necessitate to manually alter the gear ratios. Automatic transmittal can besides be powerful and strong because of the agreement of the Sun cogwheel and ring cogwheel, this addition the cogwheel ‘s contacts that reduces the cogwheel ‘s breakage and supplies more torsion on large country ( Rowe, R. 2010 )6. Disadvantages of automatic transmittalSince the automatic transmittal is made up of several constituents, the chief reverse can happen when individual portion interruptions down working and this can do a transmittal to halt working, as a consequence maintaining or repairing it can be really expensive. Besides the entire velocity of the vehicle is controlled by the computing machine that manages the transmittal, and the driver can lose the acceleration beyond a certain velocity. Automatic transmittal can overheat easy.7. Manual transmittal systemThis is the type of transmittal in which the driver has to manually alter the cogwheel ratio scene by utilizing the cogwheel stick inside the auto. There are two types of manual transmittals. The changeless mesh design and the sliding cogwheel type. The sliding-gear type, no portion is turning inside the transmittal instance except the chief thrust cogwheel and bunch cogwheel when the transmittal is in impersonal. In order to engage the cogwheels and use engine power to travel the vehicle, the driver pushes the clasp pedal and moves the displacement boss, which shifts a linkage and forks to skid a cogwheel along the chief shaft that is connected directly above the bunch. Once the cogwheels are meshed, the clasp pedal is released and the power from the engine is sent to the thrust wheels. There can be different cogwheels on the chief shaft of different diameters and tooth counts, and the transmittal displacement linkage is designed so the driver has to unmesh one cogwheel before being able to engage another. With these older transmittals, gear clang is a job because the cogwheels are all revolving at different velocity ( Cook, M. 2009 ) The 5 velocity manual transmittal cogwheel box has a three plane agreement order with contrary cogwheel alongside 5th cogwheel and uses a particular fluid to run. Traveling forks are attached to three broad base tracks that work in ordered bushing for less clash, these traveling levers are connected together to the shifting overseas telegrams. Every one of them uses different manner with selected lever and this creates less switching attempts for a driver, it besides avoids to by chance prosecuting the contrary cogwheel from 5th because of the manner it is designed to run, it shifts the crossing over lever into three to four cogwheel without thronging or binding. The displacement boss is normally used to command the gear ratios. The forward cogwheel ratios are synchronized utilizing great capacity double cone brass ( 1st and 2nd ) and other cogwheels are synchronized with paper clash stuffs which is more strong and clang resistant than brass. The input shaft uses paper stuffs synchroscopes, by cutting revolving inactiveness it helps to cut down the shifting attempt. A rearward battle clang can be minimised by utilizing a brake mechanism. The needle roller bearings are fixed to cut down clash and extend gear life. The instance itself is cast in merely two pieces to cut down leak waies ; structural ribs strengthen and indurate the instance to cut down noise and quiver with little or no excess weight. The instance has good bending stiffness, offering a natural frequence above the exciting frequence of the engine at peak revolutions per minute ( Massey, K. 2010 )8. Clasp systemA manual transmittal system will non work without a clasp. This is the mechanism that is used for conveying rotary motion that can be engaged and disengaged. This is controlled by the driver who uses a particular release mechanism to command the motion of the torsion between them.The clasp assemblyA individual phonograph record clasp assembly contains four major parts: the rear face of the flywheel- a drive member the clasp disc- the goaded member the force per unit area home base assembly-a drive member the release mechanism-disengages and engages the clasp ( May, E. 2004. p,250 )8.1 Types of claspsMultidisc clasp that contain two or more phonograph records are normally used in automatic transmittal, motor rhythms and heavy mechanical equipment. While the manual transmittal is operated utilizing a dry clasp and there is no lubrication between surfaces. The automatic transmittal clasp operates wet, it is enclosed in the transmittal instance that is full of lubrication fluid. By and large, in automatic transmittal there is no clasp pedal and a gear displacement ( Roymech, 2010 ) ( Genta & A ; Morello, 2009 P, 425 ) There are so many different types of clasps such as cone clasps, wet clasps and dry clasps but the common one uses one or more clash phonograph record that are pushed really tight together or against the fly wheel utilizing a spring. A Clasp contains two revolving shafts, one is operated utilizing block and the other one uses a different method, these two shafts are connected together by the clasp so that they can be locked together and revolving at the same clip while it engages, or be decoupled and rotate at different velocity while it disengages. The input shaft is used at the Centre of the force per unit area to prosecute the splines of the clash phonograph record hub. The clasp and flywheel assembly whirling as one unit when the engine is revolving. The flywheel is having the torsion from the engine, uses the clash that is happening from the clasp phonograph record to the spline hub into the transmittal. When the clasp pedal is moved, it manages and controls the motion of the to rsion between two units. The force per unit area home base can be retracted against the springs force and frees the phonograph record from its clamping action by dejecting the pedal. These two units and clamping force can be connected once more by let go ofing the pedal one time once more. This is a really of import mechanism when: Prosecuting the transmittal into cogwheel, the input shaft from the transmittal must be disengaged from the engine. The pedal is released easy, it provides a gradual battle of the thrust, as the facings faux pass of the clash faux pas, and this lets the torsion to be applied continuously until these two units are connected really tightly. Choosing different ratio, altering cogwheels when the vehicle is traveling, for this to go on, the engine torsion from the transmittal must be interrupted. The disengaged of the transmittal that causes the vehicle to halt and allow the engine tally at tick overing velocity. The co-efficient of clash between the clash facings and their coupling surfaces, the entire spring force and the sum of facings in contact can make up one's mind the torsion that is transferred by the clasp. If you want to increase the torque capacity, the diameter of the clasp needs to be increased and this will do the spring force to increase. Multi home base clasp can be made by holding two or more clasp home bases every bit good as increasing the figure of facings and torque capacity. They are utile where by cut downing the diameter is good or where by increasing the spring strength is unwanted. ( CDX online eTextbook ) .9. Advantages of manual transmittal systemThe manual transmittal vehicles are normally cheaper and good in care comparison to the automatic 1s, this is because altering of the fluid can be really less, besides when it breaks down it is more than probably that the clasp needs to be replaced and this can salvage you a batch from purchasing a new or 2nd manus transm ittal. It gives better control because of the faster displacement response, this is chiefly due to the bad conditions. They can every bit good be good in braking because the driver is non contending the attempt of the automatic transmittal to travel frontward. It can be good is footings of fuel economic system because you can switch the cogwheel into impersonal and avoiding drive in lower cogwheels. A skilled driver at switching cogwheels will hold a better grip in snowy, muddy or slippery conditions and might every bit good be easier to acquire of the unsafe state of affairs than automatic 1. Manual transmittal is besides lighter in weight. And there is a fun point of position in driving manual because it keeps you active and keeps you cognizant of what is traveling on around you ( Moore, S. 2010 )10. Disadvantages of manual transmittal systemDriving manual auto in traffic can be really pain full particularly when there is a stop start drive, automatic autos are more comfy in this instance. It is really improbable to happen a manual transmittal auto with a sail control. Most auto now are built in automatic transmittal so there is less handiness of autos with manual transmittal every bit good as the troubles in larning how to drive manual transmittal autos.11. Report SummaryThis has been a successful study and I have researched a batch of information about this subject. Indeed I have acquired a batch transmittal system. Here are some few pointed aligned below: History of the transmittal What is automatic transmittal system Major constituents of the automatic transmittal and how they work Advantages and disadvantages of automatic transmittal system What is manual transmittal system Clasp assembly and clasp constituents and how they work Advantages and disadvantages of manual transmittal system12. DecisionsHarmonizing to my apprehension in the study, it shows the chief difference between automatic transmittal and manual transmittal is that automatic transmittal uses torque convertor to make power while manual transmittal uses clasp to prosecute and withdraw the cogwheels. Besides automatic autos are in really high demanding since most of the constituents are controlled by computing machines now in the auto. It besides shows that one time the automatic transmittal breaks it can be really difficult and complicated to repair it and this may stop up in replacing the whole transmittal. In footings of manual cogwheel box, the study shows they are really hard to interrupt or decease every bit good as less care excessively, this is one of the best things in manual transmittal because it can last for long clip without anything happen. From my point of position I would ever urge to travel for manual auto if you enjoy the cogwheel altering ration as I do.

The eNotes Blog 5 Unlikely Stories That You Wont Be Able to PutDown

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