Hannah Montana – The Climb
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When interpreting the song, “The Climb”, sung by Hannah Montana, I am reminded of my childhood, my youth, and a time when I was careless and free of life. This…
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AN ODE TO FEAR – Creative Writing
This poem symbolizes the fear I have been feeling towards the lost souls of the Middle East. These people have been engraved in my heart, my mind, and my soul.…
Reflection on 10/17/2023 Event: The Quran & its Place in the Muslim Community
Although I am not Muslim myself, I find it extremely important to indulge yourself and learn about other religions. As an Arab Christian, I found myself learning more about the…
ANALYSIS OF ALADDIN AND ITS TIES WITH ORIENTALISM
Orientalism was originally formed as a concept by Edward Said who stated that the West constructed and criticized false interpretations of the Middle East. In the movie Aladdin, produced and…
PART 2: Reflection on Edward Said’s Orientalism
As I continually read through Edward Said’s Orientalism, more ideas and questions flood into my mind. I no longer understand only what Orientalism means, but I am learning to understand…
Reflection on Edward Said’s Orientalism
Orientalism has been coined a concept by Edward Said, a literary scholar and Anthropologist. The diction behind this literary masterpiece was that Orientalism has affected and highly influenced the way…
ANALYSIS OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS AND ITS TIES WITH ORIENTALISM
Orientalism was originally formed as a concept by Edward Said who stated that the West constructed and criticized false interpretations of the Middle East. In the movie Aladdin, produced and…
Reading with the Grain: A sympathetic reading of Ernst
Ernest’s Overarching Argument: In the Western eyes, colonialism serves as a justification to racial and prejudiced Islamic stereotypes hindering the concepts of culture, religion, and language. Claims/Distinct Assertions: Evidence to…
Reflection: ISLAM IN THE EYES OF THE WEST
After reading “ISLAM IN THE EYES OF THE WEST”, it is undeniable to say that no other religion is viewed as harshly as Islam is viewed in the West. Many…
Summarizing: Staninger
“Disney’s Magic Carpet Ride: Aladdin and Women in Islam” The article, “Disney’s Magic Carpet Ride: Aladdin and Women in Islam”, written by Christiane Staninger discusses important concepts showcasing how Arab…
