Essays on Culture

This is my fourth week of school placement. There are many different aspects that fall under the heading of race, but I will focus on multiculturalism within the school community. One of the first things I noticed as I walked in the front door of...

Individualism is an aspect of American culture that sets America apart from the rest of the world. The ability to have individualized thoughts and ideas from each citizen of this country allows there to be growth, but it also can leave people divided. Our country...

The attacks on September 11, 2001 has impacted American culture and ideals forever. Four commercial airplanes hijacked by Muslim radicalists from a terrorist group known as al- Qaeda two of which crashed into the world trade center. Another plane crashing into an open field from...

“Are you sure it’s safe?” I was asked this question so often in the month preceding my time in the Middle East that I myself almost started to believe that living in Jordan would pose a threat to my safety and well-being. In the summer...

Social status is an integral part of society and is viewed as an important indicator on where an individual stands compared to his or her peers, this is evident in the novel, “Pride and Prejudice”, by Jane Austen. This book conveys the idea of social...

The setting of a novel impacts everything in a story. Settings have a strong influence on the characters’ moods and behavior, they reflect what kind of society the story is surrounded by, and they affect the dialogue of the novel. Without setting, the characters do...

At their core, Macbeth and The Life of Buddha appeal to readers and viewers because they express many layers of consciousness and self-reflection. When comparing both texts several Buddhist concepts that emerge have the potential to change the course of Macbeth’s journey. Macbeth’s inner turmoil...