Category: Interpretation

  • The Interpretation of the Second Amendment

    Main Body The interpretation of the Second Amendment guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms outside of one’s home is one of the most controversial provisions of the American Constitution. On one hand, the opponents claim that it is imperative to impose restrictions on the right to buy arms freely and carry them openly,…

  • Contexts in the Historical Narratives Interpretation

    The brainstorming process I used when identifying the bias in the primary sources included asking questions about the pertinent issues that could affect the articles’ credibility, objectivity, and trustworthiness. In particular, the strategies of asking open-ended questions such as “Where and when was the source created?” “What historical context surrounded the author?”, “What was the…

  • “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie: Interpretation

    Table of Contents Setting Clues Evidence Gathering Discovery Setting The first part of the book focuses mainly on the theme of identity and introducing the characters. The identity of the main character, Poirot, is not presented in the first chapters. Perhaps, the author used this method to emphasize his detective capabilities instead of merely stating…

  • Praise, Blame and Interpretation in Literature

    Description and analysis are the initial stages of learning the content of a literary work. Notional selection for analysis of one side of the whole text and identification of its place and meaning in the system allows an understanding of its general meaning in a new way. However, singling out one side without reference to…

  • An Interpretation of Revelation John 14: 1-5

    In the text, John refers to seeing “the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion” (Revelation 14.1) The fact that he refers to the Lamb rather than a lamb, indicates that this was Jesus. Zion is referred to as the chosen citadel of God and a spiritual city true to the King (Psalm 133.13-18 and Psalm 2:6).…

  • Guilty Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Interpretation and Practical Use

    ‘CSI effect’ reaches into real courtrooms Legal experts worry that crime shows raise juror expectations This paper looks at how modern crime and legal TV shows affect the jurors’ perception of reasonable doubt. Most TV shows portray cases where the accused are usually convicted by well-researched and carried out forensic science, where the crime is…

  • Historical Interpretation of St. Valentine’s Day

    The Topic The topic I chose to explore involves the origins of St. Valentine’s Day. More specifically, it involved researching modern-day St. Valentine’s Day and its original festival, Lupercalia. The topic was chosen to see the differences between Roman and modern-day interpretations of the day and research the roots of a popular holiday in today’s…

  • Dialogue, Stage Directions, and Interpretation of a Play the Crucible

    Table of Contents Introduction Initial Interpretations Stage Directions: Comparison and Contrast Dialogue: Similarities and Differences Interpretation: Differences and Similarities in Perception Conclusion Works Cited Introduction A written play can be staged in multiple ways by changing how the characters look, behave, and talk. On the other hand, the stage reflection can also attempt to communicate…

  • Originality as Interpretation Philosophy of Law

    Table of Contents Introduction Philosophy of Originalism The opposing philosophy of constitutional interpretation Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Originality is a philosophy that is associated with interpretation. It has been used since the 1980s after being coined by Paul Brest. In this case, originality can be termed as a hypothesis of explanation and interpretation. Originality…

  • Interpretation of Legend in W. S. Merwin’s “Odysseus”

    In human life the idea if home occupies one of the leading positions in the hierarchy of traditional values. The famous proverb “There is no place like home” reflects the uniqueness and importance of the place to human heart. The emotional value of home becomes especially apparent in situations when due to circumstances of life…