Undergraduate / Ability to adapt & adjust; McMaster health sci - WELL EDUCATED? [3]

* NOTE: There is a 1500 character limit for this short answer question (spaces and punctuation are included in the character count).

Please edit my response for grammar and spelling. To be honest i don't really think it's good and will set me apart from other applicants. So if you can help me make it stand out and edit it it will be great. Also if you would like you can change, reword, cross out anything. I personally feel it's repetitive and doesn't flow. Any help would be appreciated.

What does it mean to be well educated?

"What does it mean to be well educated?" is a very simple question to ask, yet very hard to justify. Being well educated depends on a lot of varying factors. Many individuals refer to their level of marks, proficiency, success and completion when answering this question but what exactly does it mean to be well educated? Does it mean a person has to be intelligent? Does it mean a person has know everything there is to know about the universe? Many people generalize being "well educated" as going to school for a long period of time. I disagree with that ideology of the mainstream culture of what defines a "well educated" individual. I believe being well educated is more than just going to school. There is much to more to it than people think. I define a well educated individual as a person who can adapt and adjust to whatever life throws their way. Also, as a person who learns to see past their mistakes and builds on their failure. As someone who has the ability to see past people's skin color, race, nationality, and ethnicity. A person who doesn't judge a book by it's cover. A person who has the ability to love themselves, other people, nature, and manages to find a balance between their own needs and the needs of others. Last but not least, a lifelong learner. In the end, what defines a "well educated" person cannot be determined by their grades, but rather by their ability to comprehend and apply the solution to the problems and challenges they are presented with in life.

Book Reports / An essay on Carson McCullers book the Ballad of Sad Cafe [2]

Hi, So i did an essay on Carson McCullers book the Ballad of sad cafe and i had to include the following in my essay.

1. Why he comes to find miss Amelia
2. Stays with Miss Amelia
3.Is the center of activity at the cafe
4.first meets marvin in town
5.behaves the way he does toward marvin

If you guize could please edit this and be harsh as possible and tell me if i explained the above in my essay. So is my essay good and please please help me edit for grammar and spelling and other things and be very harsh in your replies. Thanks if u edit mine ill edit urs. Thanks a bunch :)

The Ballad of the Sad Café: By Carson McCullers

"The Ballad of the Sad Café" is an excellent novella written by Carson McCullers that takes unusual turns and twists in a surprising way. The novella explores the theme of love that revolves around three significant characters Miss Amelia, Marvin Macy, and Cousin Lymon in a love triangle that takes the reader on a whole new level. Cousin Lymon is one of the characters in the story who has proven himself to be a grotesque, an attention seeker, and lastly portraying dependent and histrionic behavior.

"The Ballad of Sad Café" by Carson McCullers is a story of a love triangle set in a small mill town in Georgia. The town is described as dreary, lonesome, and sad that is far off and estranged from all other places in the world. Lymon is an extraordinary character in the novella that arrives in this isolated town claiming kinship with Miss Amelia, the richest woman in town. Lymon is an unusually looking grotesque character in McCullers story as it stated in the book "the man was a hunchback. He was scarcely more than four feet tall" (6) He was not very attractive "His crooked little legs seemed too thin to carry the weight of his warped chest and the hump that sat on his shoulders" but on the contradictory he is an intelligent individual who successfully manages to fool Miss Amelia into thinking he was her actual cousin "the hunchback scrambled among these belongings and brought out an old photograph" (8). Through this old photograph Lymon is able to prove he is indeed her cousin although it is hard to distinguish the faces of the two women in the picture. Cousin Lymon is a poor individual who perhaps comes searching for Miss Amelia to take advantage of her wealth. Miss Amelia takes accepts Lymon quickly into her home leaving the townspeople dumb founded as this was an unusual thing to do by her. Miss Amelia falls in love with Lymon and provides him with clean clothes, food, and even offers him her father's room which is ironic. Miss Amelia is so in love in with Cousin Lymon that she even lets him have anything he wants including a mechanical piano that he cajoled her into buying.

Cousin Lymon has proven himself to be a sociable person who enjoys entertaining the town's people with his tales. He is an attention seeker who lives life to the fullest and enjoys being the center of activity at the café. It was he who had persuaded Miss Amelia into transforming her store into a café just for his own pleasure of entertaining people. Miss Amelia allows the transformation to occur out of love for Lymon. Soon the store is transformed into the café and the café became a great form of entertainment for the town's people. People became more polite and were amused by Lymon's presence at the café. Lymon enjoyed setting up people into fights as it states in the book "The hunchback was a great mischief maker... every other fight for the matter since he had come in town" (39) even though the hunchback was the one to be blamed for the fights that he set up miraculously but "queerly enough, in spite of this it was the hunchback who was most responsible for the great popularity of the café" (39). However, the transformation of the café had caused Lymon to act as the boss and the owner of the café "as one who owns every plank of the floor beneath his feet" (18). Lymon was the main form entertainment for the café who enjoyed watching people fight for his own pleasure.

With the arrival of Marvin Macy in town Lymon's behavior and attitude changes completely. Lymon "turns pale" (47) when he spots Marvin Macy which is odd as he does not know about the ten day marriage ordeal of Miss Amelia and Marvin. The author suggests that Marvin and Lymon might have known each other from before "He and the man stared at each other, and it was not a look of two strangers meeting for the first time... peculiar stare they exchanged between them, like the look of two criminals who recognized each other" (46). Cousin Lymon starts to carefully strut and follow around Marvin Macy, "keeping many paces away". In addition, he is fascinated by Marvin's adventurous life. Cousin Lymon behavior toward Marvin is immature and childish clearly unimpressive and unflattering to the town's people as it states in the book "He stood there wiggling his large pale ears with marvelous quickness and ease" (48). Furthermore, even when Lymon realizes that his accomplishments are getting him no where he still added new efforts to impress Marvin "He fluttered his eyelids, so that they were like pale...swamphaunt". Even when Marvin hit's him making him fall back he shows no shame and still attempts to impress him and to prove he is the best.

In conclusion, The Ballad of Sad Café by Carson McCullers is an engaging and interesting novella with eccentric characters like Cousin Lymon who loves to live life to the fullest. He adores being the center of attention and is a character that enjoys setting up individuals into fights. In addition, he is smart enough to fool and take advantage of people such as Miss Amelia who had loved him and gave him everything he asked for although he in return does not offer her anything back leaving her heart broken. Throughout the story, Cousin Lymon has proven himself to be a selfish man who does not care for anyone but himself. As George R.R. Martin quotes "Love is poison. A sweet poison, yes, but it will kill you all the same." Just like it had killed and crushed the lives of Miss Amelia, Marvin, and Lymon who found no happiness just pain and solitude out of love

Research Papers / Getting started on my compare and contrast essay on Budhissm and Hinduism [4]

Hi,

I'm a homeschooled student and im having a hard time coming up with an intro to my hindusim and Budhissm essay. I have never written this type of essay before and not sure how to get started. Please help me.

I just started with this and this is all i have:

Hinduism and Buddhism are two of the most greatest and profound religions around the world. Both religions originated in India and thus have similar roots and beliefs.

I have my similarities and differences:

Similarities:
I want to talk about how both believe in reincarnation
and i have more can someone please help me :)

Book Reports / (sikhs visible manifestation of their beliefs) research my world religions class [3]

Okay so basically i had to conduct research on one way or another in which sikhs visible manifestation of their beliefs( for example their dress or behaviors has clashed with traditional Canadian value and customs. So i decided to conduct it on the issue RCMP officers wearing turbans while on duty as RCMP officers. My question asked that my intro paragraph states the issue accurately and clearly. Then in my second paragraph im asked to explain both views on the issue. Third paragraph i have to explain how the issue was resolved and in my last paragraph i had to provide a summary of the main points i made and include my opinion on the decision. Some one told me i need to organize my ideas more logically and they said they found it repetitive. Please be harsh as possible and correct and edit parts that you find repetitive or don't make sense or grammar mistakes. Please help me as im doing this by correspondence and i want someones opinion. BTW I PROMISE ILL DO UR BACK IF U EDIT MINE. Here it is

In the late 1980's an issue arose when RCMP officers were prohibited from wearing their turbans while on duty as it had clashed with an old Canadian tradition within the country's growing multicultural society. Followers of the Sikh religion were told to exchange and choose one tradition over another which was to either wear the turban or serve their country. Sikhs are a cultural and religious group from the Punjab in northern India that often wear turbans and beards as part of their beliefs and traditions. A turban is a religious garment worn by Sikhs consisting of five yards or metres of cloth to protect their uncut hair and to keep it neat. Turbans symbolize respect and obedience to God's Natural ways. Sikhs like Baltej Singh Dhillon choose to fight for his religious right. Baltej Singh Dhillon was born in Malaysia and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1982. After graduating from high school he had hopes of becoming a Criminal lawyer but having been advised to do some volunteer work from before he decided to help the RCMP start the Block Watch program in his community. He was hired to start the program and years later he decided to join the RCMP. He had met all the initial requirements but was told he had to remove his turban as it was not allowed by the RCMP. He and the many others before him that wore the turban were told to remove it but Dhillon did not agree with this concept and appealed the government to change the policy. Soon after this a lengthy and heated debate was sparked based on his request to put pressure on the federal government of whether to change the policy or not challenging Canadian acceptance.

The federal government was divided between two different opinions at the time of the controversy as some argued that the Sikhs should wear the turbans because it was their religious right while others argued that they should respect the tradition of wearing the Stetson hat because it was a Canadian Symbol. The Sikhs stated that they were given the option and choice of exchanging and sacrificing one thing over another either choosing to wear the turban or protecting their country. Baltej Singh Dhillon argued in his defense that it was his religious right to wear the turban and by it being prohibited was a violation of his religious right. He stated that wearing that wearing the turban was a mandatory religious duty that no Sikh can evade from and that it should be made an exception as it did not interfere with anything. Dhillon stated: "I think that if somebody wants to wear something that's important to them, to their nationalities, or to their beliefs and it doesn't interfere with what they do, let them."Many people agreed with him on that point and argued that the Canadian Government gives Canadians freedom of religion and the right to equality as well as not being discriminated because of your religion or race as stated in the Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedom. On the contradictory side, many raised concerns about the harm it would be for the Sikhs wearing turbans while on duty arguing that they might not receive proper respect or someone such as an assailant might strangle the officer with his own turban. People argued that the Sikhs should respect our traditions and wear the hat. One major concern among the citizens was they believed that the hat called the Stetson worn by RCMP officers is part of the uniform so by allowing the turban into the Canadian institution they would be changing a national icon that is recognized to the world as a Canadian Symbol.

In April 1989, the RCMP commissioner advised that the prohibition be lifted. After almost a year, the federal government decided to lift the ban and on March 15, 1990 the ban was removed as Solicitor General Pierre Cadieux gave the ruling to allow turbans to be worn while on duty as RCMP officers despite the . According to the Grant v. Canada (Attorney General), the court said that allowing RCMP officers to wear turbans did not violate the freedom of religion for non-Sikhs and that there was no compulsion or coercion of religious expression involved, nor was there a deprivation of life, liberty, or security for persons interacting with Sikh officers(publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection-R/LoPBdP/PRB-e/PRB0 441-e.pdf, Freedom of Religion and Religious Symbols in the Public Sphere). In addition, Baltej Singh Dhillon became the first turbaned RCMP officer and now works as an investigator with the 1985 Air India bombing task force.

In the end, the RCMP officers were finally allowed to wear their turbans while on duty as RCMP officers almost a year later as the ban was lifted by the federal government on March 15, 1990. They were given the right and freedom of religion. In my opinion, I agree with the decision made by the federal government to allow Sikhs to wear turbans while working as RCMP officers because I believe it was truly the right decision to make. I would think it was offensive and discriminatory if the Canadian government didn't let the Sikh wear their turbans while on duty as RCMP officers. In my opinion, I think the federal government should have made the decision a long time ago not a year later. I believe it was the right decision to make because the Sikhs weren't hurting or interfering with anything or anyone by wearing their turban. Also, I wear a headscarf and work with it at my job so I'm thankful for individuals like Baltej Singh Dhillon because if he didn't speak up and raise awareness about the issue maybe people like me wouldn't have been able to work because of my beliefs and religion. I am also thankful of the decision of the Canadian Government who took consideration of their multicultural society and by granting me the freedom of religion without any persecution. In addition, this is a great historic moment for Canada's history because it shows Canada's acceptance of its multicultural society that has many different beliefs and traditions.

Book Reports / Engaging style used by Mark Haddon in his "the curious incident of the dog in night" [NEW]

Hi,

okay so im writing a 300- 400 personal response to a novel and i have to at least refer to three subtopics. SO i wrote it but i need help trying to rephrase my sentences and instead use miniscule phrases. Sometimes i feel that its repetitive especially my conclusion and my body so if you could help me avoid repetition and try rephrasing my sentence that would be great. please please be harsh as possible your effort is appreciated.

I enjoyed reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time because the author, Mark Haddon, used such an engaging writing style. The use of the first person for the narrator allowed the readers to connect with the main character at a deep level and to understand his disease of Asperger's Syndrome. This point of view encourages the reader to empathize with the character and to experience his overwhelming mix of emotions. In addition, the use of graphics and illustrations was an interesting way of portraying how Christopher thinks. Lastly, the book being written in first person had both advantages and disadvantages.

The book was engaging being written from the point of view of an autistic teenager because it allowed the reader to get a better picture of how Christopher sees things in the world. This point of view opens our eyes to the many challenges that an autistic teenager like Christopher faces in daily life. For example on page 3, Christopher says he cannot say what the ideograms like "Surprised" or "Confused" mean. This is an example of his inability to interpret emotions. The book being written in first person allows the reader to understand the protagonist better and to empathize on deeper level. The first person narration makes the text more realistic and it allows you to understand the attitudes, the behaviours, and the personality of an autistic teen. For example on page on page 46 Christopher lists his behavioural problems like screaming when he is angry or confused or not talking to people for a long time. The use of illustrations and graphics was very effective. Rarely do you find do you find illustrations and graphics in a novel that illustrate what a person sees and thinks. For example on page 35 he draws a blueprint of Randolph Street of the house's he will visit for his investigation and he labels certain things like "Mrs. Shears house" because he likes things in order it makes him feel more secure or safe especially since he doesn't like talking to new people and he states on page 35 " So talking to other people was brave..so I had no choice." Finally, I believe the book had both advantages and disadvantages of being written in first person. The advantage is that the text sounds realistic and it is easier to understand and sympathize with the protagonist in the novel who suffers from Asperger's Disease. The disadvantage is that you don't know the point of view of other characters and that could be a problem because Christopher can't interpret emotions so he probably gives an inaccurate interpretation of the point of view of the other characters in the novel.

In conclusion, the book has many interesting aspects that allow you to understand the main character Christopher whether it may be the graphics or being written in the first person narration by an autistic person. Even though this book is written well in first person but it has advantages and disadvantages. I look forward to reading the next part section of the novel.

Book Reports / Book by Mark Haddon - Writing an informal essay about an atustic charcter in a novel [3]

okay so i really have never done an assignemnt like this where im supposed to develop an interepretaion of three reasons. But here is my intro paragraph i feel its repetive and i dont kjnwo what to write about as my 3 interpretations

HELP IN EDITING MY CRITICAL ESSAY BY MARK HAADON

hi, im doing an informal essay for english about the character of chritopher boone in the novel the curious incident of the dog in the nightime. I wrote some paragraphs my imtro and my 2/3 paragraphs for my body and its also missing the conclusion. But if u could provide me with some feedback and help me interpret chritopher as a character in the story that would be great here is what i have so far btw please be harsh as possible: also if u notice i dont have good topic sentences or conluding sentence so if u sould plese help me out tht would be gr8

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time is a story about an autistic 15 year old teenager who suffers from a mild form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. People who suffer from this type of autism have a difficult time relating and communicating with other people. This bestselling book by Mark Haddon opens our eyes to the many things that we fail to recognize in contemporary society. In my opinion, the main character, Christopher is the focal point that we have failed to see. His peculiar rules and restrictions has successfully proved that even ours can be peculiar as well. Although Christopher faces many challenges whether it's misinterpreting emotions, not being able to tell jokes, or being unable to comprehend metaphors but he makes us think deeper and allows us to see things from a different focal point that is clearer and more realistic. Due to the qualities that Christopher possesses like being observant he allows us to see things in a wider context and in a bigger picture.

Although Christopher cannot comprehend human emotions and finds people confusing but he is able to portray to us the truth about ourselves and the world. Through him we see the world in a whole different picture that is more realistic. We might believe that his world is limited because of his disorder and his inability to comprehend human emotions. But as we all know Christopher does not tell lies as he states on page 19 "I do not tell lies. Mother used to say that this was because I was a good person. But it is not because I am a good person. It is because I can't tell lies." When Christopher says his opinions about things obviously his perspective is non judgemental and is more truthful because he can't tell lies. As human beings I know that we are sometimes forced or want to believe and follow certain trends and patterns because we often want to fit in with the mainstream to avoid criticism of others. We are also fearful of facing the truth and sometimes don't want to accept it. Even Christopher states "sometimes people want to be stupid and they do not want to know the truth" In my opinion Christopher challenges the many human conceptions, our ideas, thoughts, and trends. Christopher is not just a character but he is also the mirror to our world. I say this because when Christopher describes the world in general his opinions are truthful than we could ever imagine but also they make complete sense. The help of Christopher has even challenged our own ideas, thoughts, restrictions, and rules of society which brings me to my next point.

Christopher has really depicted to us how we could look at life in a wider context. He has challenged many of our own rules, thoughts and ideas to prove to us how these things could be peculiar as well. Christopher doesn't like a lot of things; he doesn't like the colour brown or yellow; not eating food if different sorts of food are touching each other etc. but I think we can all agree that just because he is peculiar about certain things but aren't we also? We sometimes dislike certain things, foods, colors, objects and ideas as Christopher does and we often refer to them as pet peeves. For example, for me I really dislike when chicken touches anything on my plate and just like Christopher I will actually refuse to eat. Even though these types of peeves surpass our comfort zone. But As Christopher states on pg 85 " in life you have to make a lot of decisions and if you don't take decisions you would never do anything because you would spend all your time choosing... So it is good to have a reason why you hate some things and like others"