Category: Critical Reflection

Then Rose came back 84 years later to recapture the story about her lifestyle aboard the Titanic by telling the delightful story to her granddaughter and friends, explaining to them how it used to be the first sight of Jack that helped her fall hopelessly in love, and she then endured to discuss with them…

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…

Introduction “The Cat in the Rain” is a short story written by Ernest Hemingway that revolves around the themes of isolation and longing. Set in a rainy Italian hotel, the story follows an American couple who are caught in a cycle of emotional disconnection and unfulfilled desires. This critical essay examines the themes of isolation…

Introduction The movie “Pearl Harbor,” directed by Michael Bay and released in 2001, is a historical drama that depicts the events surrounding the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a viewer, watching this film was a captivating experience that evoked various emotions and prompted reflections on the significance of the historical…