Audrey Hofstadter Summary: The Founding Fathers: The Age of Realism E

Audrey Hofstadter Summary: The Founding Fathers: The Age of Realism Summary of Section: I The reasoning behind the Constitution of the United States is presented as 'based upon the philosophy of Hobbes and the religion of Calvin. It assumes the natural state of mankind in a state of war, and that the carnal mind is at enmity with God.' Throughout, the struggle between democracy and tyranny is discussed as the Founding Fathers who envisioned the Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787 believed not in total democracy, but instead saw common man as selfish and contemptuous, and therefore in need of a 'a good political constitution to control him.' Being a largely propertied body, with the exception of William Few, who was the only one who could honestly be said to represent the majority yeoman farmer class, the highly privileged classes were fearful of granting man his due rights, as the belief that 'man was an unregenerate rebel who has to be controlled' reverberated. However, the Fathers were indeed ?intellectual heirs? of the seventeenth-century England republicanism with its opposition to arbitrary rule and faith in popular sovereignty. Thus, the paradoxical fears of the advance in democracy, and of a return to the extreme right emerged. The awareness that both military dictatorship and a return to monarchy were being seriously discussed in some quarters propelled the Constitutional framers such as John Jay to bring to attention. II Consistent to eighteenth-century ethos left the Constitution-makers with great faith in universals. They believed in an inexorable view of a self-interested man. Feeling that all me were naturally inclined to be bad they sought a compromising system of checks and balances for government. This was bolstered by the scientific work by Newton, ?in which metaphors sprang as naturally to mens minds as did biological metaphors in the Darwinian atmosphere of the late nineteenth century.? Therefore Madison and others thought to squelch the possibly dangerous majority by setting up a large number and variety of local interests, so that the people will ?be unable to concert and carry into effect their scheme of oppression.? And thus, chief powers went to the propertied. III Constitutional format was a series of ironical statements, as it stands in ?direct antithesis to American democratic f... ...anced. Governeur Morris understood that, ?Wealth tends to corrupt the mind and to nourish its love of power, and to stimulate it to oppression. History proves this to be the spirit of the opulent.? Therefore as seen with the second quote, Hofstadter is emphasizing the compromise in leaving a form of representative government as well as having a strong federal government in that ?its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places.? Therefore they saw it as in their form of a small direct democracy the unstable passions of the people would dominate law making; but a representative government, as Madison stated, would ?refine and enlarge the public views by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens.? John Adams finally pointed out in Defence of the Constitution of Government of the United States that the split in assembly would stop the rich from ?plundering the poor, and vice versa,? wit h an impartial executive armed with the veto power. Thus, what radiates from such actions was the achievement of neutralization. Bibliography: Hofstadter, Richard. The American Political Tradition.

Succubus on Top CHAPTER 23

The CPFV meeting didn't get nearly as much press as a hot lesbian affair did, but it still drew a reporter from the Seattle Times, as well as some other media attention. Jody had delivered the speech of a lifetime at the meeting. She'd outlined a fully detailed vision for the CPFV, one that involved dropping the group's current attack on homosexuality. Her plan encouraged outreach to those in need, the same teen mothers and runaways she'd spoken to me about before. Since the CPFV had a national presence, she also wanted the chapters to address local needs in order to have a more meaningful impact and foster a sense of community. Her presentation had been brilliantly thought out and inspiring. The meeting had ended with cheers and applause, as well as a vote that made her the organization's new head. I suspected that, post-ambrosia, she might be a little terrified by what she'd wrought. After all the creative and interesting things she'd done in her life so far, though, I felt confident she could manage. Plus, I had a feeling she'd be happier being involved in some meaningful vocation again after her days in the doldrums as a housebound wife. It occurred to me also that although we might be hellish superstars for our Dana-related actions, Bastien and I hadn't really helped the greater diabolical cause in the end. Really, Dana had been spreading evil and intolerance. Ousting her for Jody had actually brought more good into the world than before. I hoped Jerome never made that connection. He was pretty pleased with me at the moment. The CPFV article was a few days old now, but I kept it on my desk at work because it made me happy during what had otherwise been an unsettling week. Seth hadn't shown at the store at all. â€Å"Did you see that on the Internet?† Doug asked me, noticing the paper. I gave him a blank look. â€Å"Why would I watch something like that?† â€Å"Because it's hot. You're totally missing out.† He sat on the edge of the desk and played with a pen, flipping it in the air. Neither of us were doing the work we should have been. It was just like old times. â€Å"How are you feeling?† I asked. â€Å"Pretty good, I guess.† He knew that I knew about the ambrosia, but he wasn't aware of my role in what had happened. All he knew was that Alec was gone. â€Å"The band's sort of plateaued now. I guess that had to happen. Not having a drummer really doesn't help either.† â€Å"Well, you'll fix that, won't you?† â€Å"Yeah. Just a pain. Gotta have auditions.† He stopped playing with the pen and sighed. â€Å"We were so close, Kincaid. A little bit farther, and we'd have made it.† â€Å"You still will. It'll just take longer. Everything you guys did – that was still you. â€Å" â€Å"Yeah,† he said, not sounding convinced. â€Å"Besides, I'm still your groupie. That's got to count for something, right?† His easy grin returned. â€Å"You bet it does. I think Maddie might be joining your ranks. She won't get out of my apartment.† I laughed. â€Å"Doesn't she have to go back to her job?† â€Å"Womanspeakis run out of Berkeley. She was already telecommuting, so she's just doing more of the same. She says she wants to keep an eye on me.† â€Å"That's sweet.† â€Å"Dude.† Doug gave me a droll look. â€Å"I'm trying to be a rock star, and my sister lives with me. That's not sweet. â€Å" â€Å"Working hard as always, I see,† a smooth voice said. We both looked up from our banter. â€Å"Paige!† I exclaimed delightedly. I would have hugged her, but we'd never exactly had a touchy-feely relationship. Our long-absent manager stood in the doorway. She almost looked casual in loose black slacks and an empire-cut pink maternity blouse. Her stomach had grown even more in the last month, and seeing it made a little fuzzy spot tickle in my chest. I'd been unable to conceive a child while mortal and could not now as an immortal. That knowledge still stung on a personal level, but I never held it against those I knew. I loved pregnant women and babies. I was happy for Paige, happier to see her back and looking well. A smile played on her glossed lips as she took in the two of us. â€Å"Georgina, could you come to Warren's office? We want to talk to you. It won't take long.† â€Å"Sure,† I said standing up. Doug quietly hummed the Jaws theme. Paige, Warren, and I sat down in his office with the door closed. I didn't really think I was in trouble, but being with them like this felt kind of intimidating. Especially since both seemed to be watching me expectantly. â€Å"So,† began Paige, â€Å"we've been looking over all the accounts of what happened while we were gone. We've talked to some people too.† She paused purposefully. â€Å"You've been busy.† I smiled, relaxing. â€Å"It's always busy here. If I wanted a slow store, I'd go down to Foster's.† Warren laughed. â€Å"I heard he offered you a job.† â€Å"Yeah, but don't worry. I'm not going anywhere.† â€Å"That's good,† Paige said crisply, â€Å"because I understand we now have some sort of annual event you've got to plan. Lorelei Biljan sent me e-mail asking to be invited back to next year's Emerald Lit Gala.† â€Å"Fest,† I corrected. â€Å"It's a fest.† â€Å"Whatever. The point is, what you did was remarkable†¦if a little unorthodox. To pull that together so quickly and then turn over such amazing sales stats.† She shook her head. â€Å"It was superhuman.† I squirmed at the adjective. â€Å"It needed to be done.† â€Å"And you did it. Just like you've been doing a number of other remarkable things around here. Things that we're very impressed with.† â€Å"Hey, now,† I said, suddenly uncomfortable with the way they both watched me, â€Å"don't think that was an ordinary day. It was kind of an exception. I can't do that kind of stuff all the time. I was just having a good day, that's all.† â€Å"You've had a lot of good days, Georgina,† Warren spoke up. â€Å"You haven't had a full staff here in weeks. You've come in on your days off. You've run this place when no one else was around to do it. You've handled crisis after crisis – and not just the Fest thing. I'm talking about the whole situation with Doug too.† I sat up straighten â€Å"What are you going to do? You aren't going to fire him, are you? Because it wasn't all him†¦I mean, there were extenuating circumstances. He's better now. He's the best employee you've got.† â€Å"We've spoken to him,† said Paige calmly. â€Å"And he'll stay on for now, although he understands he'll sort of be on probation.† Relief coursed through me. â€Å"Good. That's really good.† â€Å"I'm glad you think so because you'll be the one who's supervising him.† â€Å"I – what?† My train of thought derailed horrifically, and I looked back and forth between their faces, waiting for the punch line. â€Å"This pregnancy is proving more difficult than expected, as you've probably guessed. The baby's healthy, and I'm still on track for a normal delivery, but I need to eliminate certain risk factors. One of them, unfortunately, is working.† I stared. Paige had hired me. She couldn't leave. â€Å"What are you saying?† â€Å"I'm saying that I can't keep working here.† â€Å"But†¦after the baby†¦you could come back, right?† â€Å"I don't know, but I'm not going to put the store on hold while I figure that out. I'm resigning, and we want you to take my place.† â€Å"As manager,† added Warren, like that wasn't perfectly obvious. â€Å"I†¦I don't know what to say.† â€Å"You'd get a salary increase, of course,† she said. â€Å"And then we'd hire someone to fill your old position. You'd take over all of my duties.† I nodded. I knew what her duties were – especially since I'd done them for the last few weeks. They involved more paperwork than sociability, but certainly Paige had worked the floor plenty and interacted with others. The job still involved people, but in a different way. I'd have no peers and no one above me save Warren. It could potentially put a damper on how much I hung out with the staff after work – particularly my goofing off with Doug. The position would entail a whole new set of complications and difficulties. On the other hand, I'd have a lot more freedom and power. Paige planned all of our signings and promotional events, much as I had the Fest. It had been fun. I could do that all the time now. I could experiment with new things. That had appeal – a lot of it. And really, the challenging aspect of it also had its appeal. It would be new and different. I'd lived for centuries, and I knew the dangers of a static lifestyle. I had enough experience and education to take on very prestigious occupations – and I had done so in the past. This time around, I'd chosen a more laid-back job; was I ready to move on now? My decision was made, but when I saw how anxious my silence had made them, I couldn't resist a little teasing. â€Å"Would I get my own office?† They nodded as one, still tense, thinking that was what held me back. â€Å"Oh. Okay. Sold.† I went home that night heady with the knowledge of my new job. I would miss Paige, but the more I thought about it, the more excited I grew about being store manager. Celebration was definitely in order, so I called Hugh and the vampires, and we went out on the town. I had fun with them, but honestly, I wished I could celebrate with someone else. The late night of drinking made me sleep in considerably the next morning. I awoke to Aubrey sprawled across my neck, dangerously close to cutting off my air, in a position only a cat could find comfortable. My clock read noon, and I lay there, warm in the blankets and wondering what I was going to do with myself. The store wasn't open. It was Thanksgiving. My phone rang. I rolled over and grappled for it, just barely avoiding getting Aubrey's claws in my jugular. I stared at Seth's name on the caller ID as if it had magical powers. Taking a deep breath, I answered. â€Å"Happy birthday,† I said, trying to sound cheerful and not utterly petrified. There was a pause and then a small, surprised chuckle. I hadn't known what to expect when he and I finally resumed contact after last week's drama, but his laughter hadn't been a contender. Unless it was bitter laughter while my heart bled onto the floor and I begged for forgiveness. â€Å"Thanks,† he said, his voice sobering a little. â€Å"But, uh, I don't believe you.† â€Å"Believe me what?† â€Å"That you want me to have a happy birthday.† â€Å"I just said I did.† There was a long silence. My anxiety grew with every passing second. â€Å"If you wanted me to have a happy birthday, you'd come over to my party. â€Å" â€Å"Your party,† I repeated flatly. â€Å"Yeah, remember? Andrea invited you?† I remembered. I'd been thinking about it every day this week. â€Å"I didn't think I was still invited.† I hesitated, heart aching. â€Å"I didn't think you'd want me there.† â€Å"Well, I do. So hurry up. You're late.† We hung up, and I just sat there. Seth had called at last. And he wanted to see me. Now. What was going to happen? What should I do? I looked at Aubrey and sighed. â€Å"Guess I should have kept that last pack of ambrosia, huh?†

Persuasive Essay On Rape - 744 Words

Therapists say the worst thing a survivor of rape can do is to remain silent, bottling their story up inside so it sinks like lead into their stomach. But, how do you find the words to possibly convey what has happened? How can there be words for such a feeling as losing your sanctity of self? I have many titles I have gained or earned over the years: college graduate, daughter, writer, dancer. But I am also a survivor of rape. Dancing used to be my sanctuary, whatever I could not place into words, those ephemeral feelings, I could perform through dance. What had once been my solace had become a painful reminder that I did not have control over access to my body. When you dance fully in the moment, you are viscerally aware of your body†¦show more content†¦Rolling it to the side, I can see the red angry mark from the continuous turns. In a few weeks’ time, it will turn into another callous padding my feet. Even when I grasp my hands together they shake from exertion. 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