An account of the consequences blacks were faced with based on the texts

The speech ”I am prepared to die” was made by Nelson Mandela on April 20^th 1964. In the other text “What is Black Consciousness?” Steve Biko was interrogated at a court hearing from approximately 1970. In these texts, they take heed to “the lives of black Africans”.

In the speech made by Mandela, he clarifies how blacks were faced with castigatory laws. Some of the major consequences, he addresses, are how poverty is prevalent amongst blacks. Even when the blacks toil, they are not allocated a salary that will help them provide aliment and clothes for their families, thus leaving their families, because they have to work. [Læs mere…]

An introduction to the subject “New Narcissism”.
Narcissism is a psychoanalytical concept that was originally introduced by Sigmund Freud. In text 1 “Me, Me, Me” written by Sarfraz Manzoor, he debates the issue of the new-found phenomenon “New Narcissism” and how it is an important factor in the global community. But what is the definition of “new narcissism?” [Læs mere…]

An outline of how the American Dream is interpreted in texts 2, 3 and 4.
In the texts “Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Lessons From 25 Years as a U.S Citizen – Learn English, Participate in Politics, and Give Back” by Arnold Schwarzenegger (2), “Whose American Dream Is It, Anyway?” by Anja Kamenetz (3) and “Is the American Dream Still Possible?” by Davis Wallenchinsky (4), the writers deliberate their views of the American Dream.

In text 2, Arnold Schwarzenegger voices his opinion on how immigrants “ought to” contribute to the country that let them aspire to higher things than what they initially had, which is seen here: “It is not enough to come here and take the best this nation has to offer without giving something back. To truly succeed as an American citizen, you have to do more”. Here he also indirectly states that one will implement the American Dream by being determined on working vigorously, and assimilating himself to the American society. Thus far it’s apparent that this text doesn’t concern materialistic objects, but rather supporting one another. [Læs mere…]

Accidental shootings happen frequently in the U.S. because it’s licit to possess firearms in the U.S, and therefore many families have guns at home for protection, hunting etc. Children or teenagers often get hold of the guns, which leads to hazardous and unintentional acts. This is also what happens in “The Stone Boy”, where Arnold accidentally pulls the trigger when they are about to pick peas, which results in his brother Eugene’s death.

The story “The Stone Boy” takes place on a farm in the U.S, where Arnold and his family live. We don’t get any information about the neighbours or friends of Arnold and his family. [Læs mere…]