Ques:
- Which nation embraced imperialism the most?
- When do we see a decline in imperialism?
- Where does this decline begin
Monday, April 14, 2014
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Not sure why this did not post earlier...
Compare and contrast the sorts of adjectives Kipling uses to describe native peoples as opposed to Europeans; How does his very language usage convey his sense of white superiority.
The adjectives that Kipling uses to describe native peoples suggests that he is an white supremacist. By saying that the natives kings are "tawdry", it shows that Kipling's belief in the fact that imperialism was better than the native government. Also calling the native people 'half-devil' and 'half-child' suggests that Kipling is belittling the natives and further reinforcing his white supremacist view toward the natives. Kipling also mentions that Europeans have 'wisdom', which indicates that Kipling believes that Europeans are intellectually superior whereas the natives are not. Overall, it is clear through his diction that Kipling is in fact a white supremacist.
Compare and contrast the sorts of adjectives Kipling uses to describe native peoples as opposed to Europeans; How does his very language usage convey his sense of white superiority.
The adjectives that Kipling uses to describe native peoples suggests that he is an white supremacist. By saying that the natives kings are "tawdry", it shows that Kipling's belief in the fact that imperialism was better than the native government. Also calling the native people 'half-devil' and 'half-child' suggests that Kipling is belittling the natives and further reinforcing his white supremacist view toward the natives. Kipling also mentions that Europeans have 'wisdom', which indicates that Kipling believes that Europeans are intellectually superior whereas the natives are not. Overall, it is clear through his diction that Kipling is in fact a white supremacist.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Letter of Lin Zexu to Queen Victoria
How does Lin Zexu convey his distaste for opium in the descriptive terms he attaches to the drug, and how do the punishments inflicted on opium peddlers suggest Lin Zexu's perception of opium's threat to China.
It is clear within the beginning of the letter that Lin Zexu holds a distaste for opium. This is evident since he is quick to relate opium to terms such as 'harm', 'threat', and 'poison' which each hold a strong negative connotation. Lin Zexu wishes to punish opium peddlers with death, since they are the 'cause of other people's death'. This indicates that Zexu perceives opium as a deadly weapon that kills, which is why he wishes to punish those in the possession of it with death if they do not get rid of it. It just seems as if Lin Zexu is being very protective of China and wishes to eliminate threats such as opium.
It is clear within the beginning of the letter that Lin Zexu holds a distaste for opium. This is evident since he is quick to relate opium to terms such as 'harm', 'threat', and 'poison' which each hold a strong negative connotation. Lin Zexu wishes to punish opium peddlers with death, since they are the 'cause of other people's death'. This indicates that Zexu perceives opium as a deadly weapon that kills, which is why he wishes to punish those in the possession of it with death if they do not get rid of it. It just seems as if Lin Zexu is being very protective of China and wishes to eliminate threats such as opium.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Industrial Revolution Changes
The Industrial Revolution would bring about large changes that would have a dramatic social and economic impact. First off, the innovation of technology would drastically decrease the amount of labor positions that are replaced with technological means. This means that competition for jobs will also increase. The Industrial Revolution would also allow for greater transportation, which would allow for culture to spread easier. Also, agriculture production decreased as some people began to focus on producing manufacturing goods. Additionally, since food is no longer an issue since very few people work on farms, there is more specialization of labor. Another significant change is that wealth shifts away from land because land is no longer as valuable as agriculture is now handled by a small group of people.
The responses towards to the Industrial Revolution in a variety of ways. The Luddites were a group that opposed the integration of technology within the work force. They felt as if technology established a threat toward textile artisans. The Luddites were probably considered reactionary since they completely opposed the change. A radical response to the change would be if someone/some group wanted to accelerate change and actively promote it, i.e. making more factories.
The responses towards to the Industrial Revolution in a variety of ways. The Luddites were a group that opposed the integration of technology within the work force. They felt as if technology established a threat toward textile artisans. The Luddites were probably considered reactionary since they completely opposed the change. A radical response to the change would be if someone/some group wanted to accelerate change and actively promote it, i.e. making more factories.
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