Wharton places Ethan Frome in Starkfield, a place he describes as harsh and beautiful. Stark embodies an untamed, cold and desolate environment. But the field suggests an environment that is ripe for growth. She is anxious to note that not all who are born into this environment are caught, when she says that most of […]
Tag Archives: Individualism
“According to Hofstede (1980), individualism collectivism is one of the main dimensions that differentiate cultural differences.” (Samovar and Porter, 2001, 63). This essay will compare the orientation toward the social relationship with the orientation toward the individual in relation to communicative behavior among North American and East Asian, Hindu, Maasai, and Greek cultures. Although the […]
The “American Creed” is what has guided our nation and society throughout time. This has helped us through both good and bad moments within our history. Of the core values within the American Creed – freedom, individualism, capitalism, the Protestant work ethic, equality and fairness and optimism – we have been given the chance to […]
Through figurative language and an enticing plot, James Baldwin develops the life of Sonny through the narration of his brother, creating a theme of redemption. Although, Richard N. Albert holds a different opinion within his critical article, The Jazz-Blues Motif In James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues. Albert focuses on the theme of coming together through blues […]
Books
The Conflict Between the Private Sphere and the Public Sphere: Robert Bellah’s “Habits of the Heart”
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This is my second article on the American sociologist Robert Bellah’s book “Habits of the Heart.” The first article presented a general overview of Bellah’s argument. In a nutshell, Bellah argues that American culture lacks a moral language that is able to articulate moral values. Individualism has trumped over the larger context of community. In […]
From the ancient civilization of Greece to modern day America, books have been written to be cherished for generations to come. The authors who write these books have a purpose. For some, it may be entertainment, but for others, it may be a piece of advice. These books influence today’s society, either hinting at good […]