Category: Critical Reflection

The painting Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair (1940) by renowned Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, invokes a feeling of emotion and gives off a bold statement with its perfectly constructed expression. A Spanish song lyric sits at the top of the canvas, draping the portrait below. Translated to English, it reads: See, if I loved you, it…

“Body Ritual among the Nacirema,” written by anthropologist Horace Miner, is a satirical and thought-provoking essay that critiques Western cultural practices by presenting them through the lens of an imaginary tribe called the Nacirema. The essay challenges readers to examine their own cultural practices and biases by portraying them as strange and exotic rituals. The…

“Body Ritual among the Nacirema” is a thought-provoking and satirical essay written by anthropologist Horace Miner. Upon reading the essay, I found myself initially perplexed by the strange and exotic practices of the Nacirema tribe. However, as I delved deeper into the text and realized the clever twist of perspective, I became aware of the…

Horace Miner’s “Body Rituals among the Nacirema” is a captivating and thought-provoking essay that satirically critiques the Western cultural practices and consumerism. Through the fictional portrayal of the Nacirema tribe, Miner cleverly unveils the absurdities and irrationalities embedded within our own society. The essay starts with an objective and clinical tone, as if describing a…

Veterans Day is a solemn occasion that serves as a tribute to the men and women who have bravely served in the armed forces, safeguarding our nation and its values. This reflective essay delves into the significance of Veterans Day, exploring the emotions it evokes and the lessons it imparts about sacrifice, gratitude, and the…

In the popular film, Chungking Express, Faye the antagonist of the film draws a picture of a boarding pass to signify that her crush, a police officer, should visit her in a year. For days, I could not understand why she would have him wait so long, especially if she was so obsessed with being…

In todays society, pop culture has heavily influenced the younger generation through mass media. The innumerable amount of ideas that roam throughout the media can easily dominate the lives of younger people who explore it daily. Therefore, the media essentially has complete control over the public. The extent to which pop culture reflects and shapes…

Being considered one of the most recognizable poets within American poetry Robert Frost offers the rhetorical question in his work The Road Not Taken (Poets.org). If I were asked about what the poem is about, I would reply in several words it is about life, choice, and regret. Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken speaks…

Even though it was written 174 years ago, The Raven remains one of the greatest and most iconic works in the history of literature. This poem has impacted many pieces of work such as stories and movies from Poes time to the present. From the beginning of the narrative, Poe deliberately and skillfully draws the…

Outline of the Story Kite Runner(2003) by Khaled Hosseini often reads like a fable, a parable of love, friendship, and above all redemption. Though it would be naive to limit the novel and its themes to just these three facets, Kite Runner is a lot more. The history of a troubled and savaged nation is…