Ethnic differences

Side Story, by Arthur Laurents, we see a forbidden love. This forbidden love consists of Tony (an ex jet) and Maria (the sister to the leader of the sharks). This love story is doomed from the beginning as Tony and Maria come for two completely ethnic backgrounds that can not stand each other. This story of romance would ultimately end as tragically as we would all suspect. Riff (Tony’s best friend) is killed by a stab wound to the chest, Bernardo (Maria’s brother) is killed by Tony and Tony ultimately

η Έλληνας μετανάστευσης American novelist Tom Robbins once said “Our similarities bring us to a common ground; our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other.” Everyone has a different story, whether it’s something big like immigration or something small like family tradition. These differences don’t pull us apart, but show us how unique we are and that being the same isn’t always the best. While the typical Greek immigrant left due to economic failure, prospered in America, and brought

their lower-class lifestyles. Similar to many sitcoms, 2 Broke Girls takes advantage of the diverse ethnic and racial stereotypes of the characters to make comedic entertainment. While the comedy in the show does grab the attention of the audience, what also stands out is the connection of the characters. All of the commonalities that come with living in similar situations overpower their differences in race and ethnicity. Even though the characters’ stereotypes and interactions are constantly being

Imagine living in a world where differences are celebrated and diversity can be seen everywhere you go. The world would be a place where you would not have to be afraid to hide who you choose to become, your opinions will not be casted aside despite it’s not being what majority agreed upon, and society would simply just be accepting and loving. However, reality is quite the opposite, for years human beings had struggled with racism, discriminations, and accepting others different from themselves

better than anyone else. “Diverse characters in children’s literature have been used for many years to introduce children to a variety of cultures and ethnic peoples” (Smith-D’Arezzo 75). Show children other cultures also makes it seem more familiar with it, and it allows them to have a better understanding of other cultures, and races. Showing differences and similarities opens people’s opinions and views, creating a better understanding of

scenes, ‘playing’ opera music. The serenity and peacefulness of opera music implies a sense of purity that a white society believes to portray. The adaption to the audience shows the engagement between both contexts as well as reflecting on their differences. A similarity of both contexts is the deception presented throughout both. Deception being significant issue relevant to both eras, it is outlined throughout both contexts as a large contributor to the moral of the storyline. The deception of ‘Othello’

presented in two different cultural settings. As one may notice, in “Yeh Hsien”, the setting particularly takes place in China, while “Egyptian Princess, Rhodopis” takes place in Egypt. The setting and location indirectly relate to the cultural differences witnessed in the two stories. Not only do both differ than the Westernized version of “Cinderella” similar to the most watched Disney’s adaptation of “Cinderella’, but the two stories also present cultural twists to the plot, as analyzed in the

would see large differences in their approach, but I view both of their stories very similar. Dumas’ parents’ and Tan’s parents’ approval towards their actions contrast one another allow for the readers understand the life of an outsider. Whereas, Dumas’ and Tan’s search

Childhood is something that every human must go through in life. It is filled with similar milestones like your first birthday, first game, and things very similar to that, yet, everyone’s childhood varies, causing there to be differences in personality, paths we take and even how we view the world. The biggest influence in my life would definitely be where I grew up. I moved to three different places that were completely different from one another. I believe that each of these places have contributed

and the importance that a group’s religious/cultural practices have in their lives” (13). This quote shows how difference is part of humanity and thus that the characters in Frozen River are different is part of human beings and that makes Ray an example of a human being. While the characters in the movie show the differences between their cultures and their reaction on these differences, it portrays how in contemporary society people still have difficulties with understanding other cultures. Even