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An Analysis of Oldboy (2003)

Introduction Oldboy (2003) is arguably the most remarkable neo-noir action thriller film ever produced. Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film is an adaptation of Garon Tsuchiya’s Japanese manga by the same title hailed for breathing cinematic life to this popular comic-strip. According to Yoo (2012), this widely acclaimed film managed to enthrall its audience and […]

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An Analysis of “Looking for the Gulf Motel” by Richard Blanco

Richard Blanco still remains one of the most renowned American poets. He is famous for his profound eloquence and, most recently, for reading one of his poems during President Barrack Obama’s second inauguration. Blanco is a second generation Cuban immigrant who has always been proud of his cultural identity and his inexorable sense of displacement

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Treatment of Ambition and Royals

Ambition is one of the most long-standing attributes of humanity to ever be recorded in human history. It is usually characterized by a propensity to achieve certain objectives that individuals often set for themselves towards a particular end.  At the heart of ambition is a deep longing to set one apart from the rest and

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A Critical Evaluation of the Play “Our American Cousin”

Our American Cousin is a fascinating play written by Tom Taylor in early 1852. As an Englishman, Taylor had always been fascinated by the United States and its ideals. It was a queer land unlike anything he had ever witnessed before, with coarse individuals bearing unique demeanors. Taylor’s aim was to craft a masterpiece that

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A Comparison of Sociological Perspectives – Structural Functionalist Approach, Social Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interactionism

A Comparison of Sociological Perspectives Emile Durkheim is arguably one of the most renowned scholars in the field of sociology. Born in France in 1858, Durkheim would soon prove his intellectual prowess as the principal draughtsman of contemporary social science. Modernity had birthed a new era in Europe that required individuals and the society alike

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West Coast Transit Case Study Evaluation

Assignment Instructions Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) in which you address the following based on the information provided in the “West Coast Transit Case Study” resource. Define the three criteria for evaluating effective team/group work (as stated in the reading this week) and analyze whether the “team” assembled by Bernie Hollis and Pete Denson is

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Should Voting in State and National Elections be Compulsory?

Elections have, over the years, been a central activity in the calendar of most nations. The actual activity of going to the polling station is seen as part of an individual’s civic right that should be practiced by all eligible voters. While there are liberal politicians who believe that voting in state or national elections

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