Category: Critical Reflection

In the thought-provoking essay “Hip Hop Planet” by James McBride, the author takes readers on a journey to explore the global influence and cultural significance of hip hop. McBride’s essay, published in National Geographic in 2007, provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of hip hop as a cultural phenomenon. The essay begins with McBride’s…

At the beginning of the story, we were shown to the mans vulture eye. This eye is the reason for what the killer did and no person would do such a thing because of a single eyeball. In the story, the killer tells the audience that their thoughts have become more powerful. I think that…

The film begins with, who we can assume is, Emily Bronte, walking through the moors toward the house that inspired her story. The following scene, and where the story begins, is Mr. Lockwoods arrival at Wuthering Heights, who is seeking shelter from the storm. He is Heathcliff’s new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, a newly acquired…

When you look at art, do you think about political and/or social issues? Do you think about how the things we see every day as using a visual representation in order to communicate to you? Do you ever think about how our mind absorbs information the easiest? Images are the easiest way for humans to…

Greetings Gen. I find the post educative and exciting to read. As reviewed from the New Testament, Jesus Christ coached his followers on how to forgive and maintain clean hearts against one another. Further, forgiveness forms the basis of maintenance, preservation, and establishment of human associations that play a crucial role in keeping organizations (Daiya…

The capacity of Spiritual practices to beneficially engage a person with particular pastoral and/ or prevailing social issues that impact upon faith, work, and life. Introduction. Creating a space for a Christian Spiritual practice to help someone or ourselves, I believe is an important act that we cannot be able to deny in the sense…

The Republic is perhaps one of the worlds most popular and most influential works of political theory and philosophy, both historically and intellectually. In his Republic, Plato brings to life the main character of Socrates (Platos real-life teacher and role model) and explains to the reader his own personal views on how a virtuous and…

In The Crucible play, Arther Miller amplifies the theme of fear and hysteria within Salem’s community. Although this theme runs throughout the play, it is especially apparent after the witch trials start. The play starts with the girls dancing in the woods and getting caught. This directly leads to Betty being  paralyzed by the…

After reading Night by Elie Wiesel I have gotten a far better understanding of the treatment and handling of Jews during the Holocaust, and I believe anyone will after reading this incredible book. Night is told through the eyes of Eliezer who is merely a teenage boy when the story begins. Just like any other…

In the film Into The Wild, Sean Penn alters a variety of aspects originally found in the book which removes emphasis on Chris, but at the same time, preserves the crucial components of the story, making the movie seem less biased, and straightforward. Throughout the book, Krakauer mentions and thoroughly describes stories of other individuals…