Infatuation is falling in love with or becoming extremely interested in someone or something for a short time. If you have an infatuation with a particular singer, you probably listen to her/him on repeat all day long, at least this week.
Infatuation is falling in love with or becoming extremely interested in someone or something for a short time. If you have an infatuation with a particular singer, you probably listen to her/him on repeat all day long, at least this week.
This PowerPoint will walk you through important details about the human brain. This information will be useful to you as we read through Flowers for Algernon.
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Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797,[1] and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne.
This presentation is about the play "Arms and the Man" by GB. Shaw. It explains the main theme of play and relates other novels, books or movies with "Arms and the man".
We are studying short story elements. To help with understanding those elements, we read the story "Thank You, M'am" and applied those elements of short stories.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
1. Character Analysis
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Audrey Dittmar, Shelby Humpert, Jessica James,
Elise Johnson, Samantha Midura, Rachel Ragan,
Peyton Tippens, Olivia Torre, Allie Wittman
2. Function in Society
John Worthing
• Bachelor in town
• Victorian upper class
• Respectable on the
surface
• Deceptive for own
pleasure
Algernon Moncrieff
• Debtor
• Lives in wealth; no
money
• Unconventional
• Wants excitement
3. Relationships
John Worthing
• Doesn’t know parents
• Algernon’s friend and brother
• In love with Gwendolyn
(cousin)
• Cecily’s guardian
• Lady Bracknell’s nephew
Algernon Moncrieff
• Lady Bracknell’s nephew
• Jack’s friend and older
brother
• In love with Cecily
• Gwendolyn’s cousin
4. Moral Code
John Worthing
• Somewhat
ambiguous
• Criticizes/chastises
Algernon
• Deceives Gwendolyn
with a fake name
• Pretends to have a
brother
Algernon Moncrieff
• At first, he has no code
whatsoever
• He lives a life of pleasure
and excess
• Deceitful
• Has little regard for the
feelings of others
• At the end, he claims he has
changed
5. Strengths and Weaknesses
John Worthing
Strengths:
• Faithful to Gwendolyn
• Honest about his humble upbringing
Weaknesses:
• Lies to get what he wants
• Uses others’ misfortune as opportunity
Fatal Flaw:
• Superficiality and shallowness of his relationships
Algernon Moncrieff
Strengths:
• At the end, he evolves into a more truthful and faithful man
• He says that Bunbury died to bring that issue to a close
Weaknesses:
• An opportunist
Fatal Flaw:
• He is overly confident in his own appeal
• Love interferes with his better judgement
6. Type of Character
John Worthing
• Protagonist
• Static
• Traditional Victorian
morals
• Never fully tells the
truth
Algernon Moncrieff
• Protagonist
• Dynamic
• Represents higher levels
of society
• Starts out as a money
seeking debtor
• Ends faithfully engaged
7. Character Change
John Worthing
• Develops as a character
• Learns who he is
• Identity is worth more than wealth
• Doesn’t want a brother until he actually has
one
Algernon Moncrieff
• Develops as a character
• More truthful to himself and others
• Better person, better morals
• Marries Cecily (against moral
code)
8. Author’s Attitude
John Worthing
• Less forgiving
• Unknown identity hangs over him
• Not as lucky with relationships
• Author acknowledges his honesty and
intelligence, uses him to represent these
Victorian morals
Algernon Moncrieff
• More forgiving; has better luck
• Used to represent Wilde’s cleverness
• Secret life exemplifies this theme of
deception
9. Character Portrayed Themes
John Worthing
• Complications of dual identities: (Earnest and Jack) for
reputation/ behavior
• Untruthfulness about real name contradicts the name’s
meaning and polite victorian manners
• Critique of marriage; Lady Bracknell manipulates him for
personal gain
Algernon Moncrieff
• Creates false identities to avoid responsibility
• Lives luxurious lifestyle; aristocratic upbringing, trivialize
everything
• Esteemed sense of aesthetic pleasures in life
10. Character’s Purpose
John Worthing
• Represents Victorian ideals, hypocrisy, and coming from
tough beginnings but reaching a goal in the end
• He also inspires by showing that love prevails and by
showing that those who come from a harsh beginning can
push through obstacles and reach success.
Algernon Moncrieff
• Represents the typical change of character
• He inspires by showing that love can change and better
a person
• Reformed in the way that he became more honest and
mature
11. Author’s Views on Human Existence
John Worthing
• Author is saying that human existence is twosided
Algernon Moncrieff
• Author portrays that existence is naturally
flawed
12. What it Means to be Human
John Worthing
• Being human is a double
standard in that you try your
hardest to appear
happy/successful, but in
doing so you end up less
satisfied
Algernon Moncrieff
• Being human is about
being social and making
connections such as
family, friendship, and
love and doing what you
can to maintain those
relationships.
13. Why Things Go Wrong in People’s Lives
Algernon Moncrieff
John Worthing
•
• Morally ambiguous decisions Trying to hide one’s true
nature through lies and
in lies come back to affect
deception never works, and
people later on
• Ex: Jack’s two personalities one’s true nature always
comes out
catching up to him
• Ex: his debts hold him back
from marrying Cecily
14. Balancing Fate and Free Will
John Worthing
• Caught up in fate
• Unable to stop
• Deceptions
• Powerless
Algernon Moncrieff
• More free will
• Not caught up in impossible
circumstances
• Makes choices
• Successfully maintains deceptions
