Mice and Men Essay

There are a number of characters in Of Mice and Men who have dreams of a better life. These characters include George, Lennie and Candy, who dream of a farm of their own, and Curley’s wife, who dreams of becoming a glamorous Hollywood actress. In this essay I will discuss their dreams and the effects on the novel’s characters when their dreams are unfulfilled. The central characters in Of Mice and Men are George and Lennie. Their dream is introduced to the reader in the first chapter, ‘OK. Someday we’re gonna get the jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs and – ‘An’ live off the fatta the lan’,’ Lennie shouted. ‘An’ have rabbits. ‘ George and Lennie’s dream is to leave behind their lives as travelling workers and have a place of their own where they can settle down. For Lennie the dream of living on their own farm is closely connected to looking after rabbits. Perhaps this is because the only way that Lennie can actually relate to the dream is through the idea of something practical and touchable which relates to his tactile qualities. Clearly, the material aspect of owning his own land means very little to Lennie. At the start of the novel we learn that Lennie likes to pet soft things, like mice and rabbits. It is this trait that eventually leads to Lennie’s downfall when he tries to smooth Curley’s wife’s soft hair. However, for George the dream of the farm has other benefits. Firstly, George can see the practical, economic advantage of owning their own place. ‘If I was bright, if I was even a little bit smart, I’d have my own little place, an’ I’d be bringin’ in my own crops, ‘stead of doin’ all the work and not getting what comes up outta the ground. ‘ Yet it is not just the practical benefits of owning a farm that attract George to this dream. We learn that George has no family – ‘I ain’t got no people’, and it seems as though the dream of a farm also represents the notion of ‘home’ to George. ‘An’ we’d keep a few pigeons to go flyin’ around the win’mill like they done when I was a kid’†¦ ‘We’d jus’ live there. We’d belong there. ‘ So, for George, the dream of a farm offers a psychological antidote to his rootless, travelling life and gives him a sense of belonging. Another attraction of the farm dream is that it gives George the promise of some sense of control and autonomy in his life. In his conversation with Candy about owning a farm, George says: ‘S’pose they was a carnival or a circus come to town, or a ball game, or any damn thing. ‘ Old Candy nodded in appreciation of the idea. ‘We’d just go to her,’ George said. ‘We wouldn’t ask nobody if we could. Jus’ say ‘We’ll go to her’, an’ we would’. This shows how powerless George feels in his life and how much power employers exercised over their workers at that time. Another example of George and Lennie’s powerlessness is shown after Lennie’s fight with Curley, the boss’s son; when George’s immediate concern is that they will be ‘canned’ or dismissed. However, in this situation, they retain their jobs because Slim steps in and persuades Curley to say he got his hand caught in a machine. In Chapter 2 when George and Lennie discuss their dream they are overheard by Candy, the old swamper. Candy is immediately swept up with the idea of owning their own farm and offers his savings to them to make the dream come true. At this point in the novel it seems as if the dream could actually become a reality. They fell into silence. They looked at one another, amazed. This thing they had never really believed in was coming true. George said reverently, ‘Jesus Christ! I bet we could swing her. ‘ His eyes were full of wonder. What is interesting is that at this point in the novel the dream of the farm actually moves from being a pipe dream which will probably never happen, to an achievable goal which is actually within their grasp. It is Candy’s involvement that makes this change take place. Although Candy shares George’s reasons for wanting a farm, there is also an extra dimension for Candy wanting to live on their own place. We get the sense that Candy feels redundant, useless and vulnerable because he is old and has lost his hand. Candy feels uneasy about his future: ‘ â€Å"They’ll can me purty soon. Jus’ as soon as I can’t swamp out no bunk houses they’ll put me on the county. â€Å"‘ So for Candy the dream of the farm means independence – ‘nobody could can us’, because in his present situation he is entirely dependent on the boss’s tolerance and charity. In the novel, this is partially demonstrated by Carlson shooting Candy’s dog earlier that evening. In an echo of Candy’s own situation of the ranch, Carlson, without much pity or concern, shoots Candy’s dog because he is old and it is inconvenient to keep him because of the smell. It is not hard to imagine that Candy feels there is a parallel between his own situation and his dog’s. Candy’s attachment to the dream of their own farm is demonstrated in Chapter 5 when he realises that all hopes of the dream have come crashing down when he discovers Curley’s wife’s dead body: ‘You God damn tramp’, he said viciously. ‘You done it, di’n’t you? I s’pose you’re glad. Ever’body knowed you’d mess things up†¦ ‘If they was a circus or a baseball game †¦ we would of went to her †¦ Never ast nobody’s say so. ‘

Communication and relationship building Essay

Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. Children need to feel safe, secure and comfortable to make separation from their parents easier. When they are emotionally secure they will be more confident and involved in the play and activities around them. Likewise, parents need to feel that their children are happy and cared for according to their needs. People will feel valued as individuals if they think their views and opinions matter. If we know their interests and listen to them they are more likely to initiate conversations themselves, thereby improving their language development. Conversations and research build language skills which are vital to learning, and also developing social skills, as social interaction is essential to our wellbeing If people feel a sense of belonging and inclusion they will flourish, if they feel supported and understood they are more likely to trust you, be open with you and tell you how they feel. Children are less likely to behave in an unwanted manner if we are able to effectively understan d individual’s development needs and expectations, thereby being able to plan more accurately to meet these needs. Children need to feel safe, secure and comfortable to make separation from their parents easier. When they are emotionally secure they will be more confident and involved in the play and activities around them. Likewise, parents need to feel that their children are happy and cared for according to their needs. People will feel valued as individuals if they think their views and opinions matter. If we know their interests and listen to them they are more likely to initiate conversations themselves, thereby improving their language development. Conversations and research build language skills which are vital to learning, and also developing social skills, as social interaction is essential to our wellbeing If people feel a sense of belonging and inclusion they will flourish, if they feel supported and understood they are more likely to trust you, be open with you and tell you how they feel. Children are less likely to behave in an unwanted manner if we are able to effectively understan d individual’s  development needs and expectations, thereby being able to plan more accurately to meet these needs. 2.1. Explain the skills needed to communicate with children and young people. Empathic listening – being able to see things from another person’s point of view and understand how they may feel Patience – allowing people time, especially children, to find the words to express themselves, without interrupting them Concentration – giving your full attention to the individual so they know you are interested in them and what they have to say Observation – Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice can help to identify how people are feeling Consideration – consider the other person’s needs such as speech and language disorders, earring aids Enthusiasm – give the impression that you are excited to talk to them, that they are important to you Reflection – Paraphrasing and restating the feelings and words of the individual Positive body language – Especially if talking to younger children, come down to their level to avoid coming across as intimidating and maintaining eye contact Honesty â €“ Always be truthful with responses, but appropriate to age and stage of child, never make promises, as you may not be able to keep them 00Empathic listening – being able to see things from another person’s point of view and understand how they may feel Patience – allowing people time, especially children, to find the words to express themselves, without interrupting them Concentration – giving your full attention to the individual so they know you are interested in them and what they have to say Observation – Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice can help to identify how people are feeling Consideration – consider the other person’s needs such as speech and language disorders, earring aids Enthusiasm – give the impression that you are excited to talk to them, that they are important to you Reflection – Paraphrasing and restating the feelings and words of the individual Positive body language – Especially if talking to younger children, come down to their level to avoid coming across as intimidating and maintaining eye contact Honesty – Always be truthful with responses, but appropriate to age and stage of child, never make promises, as you may not be able to keep them 2.2. Explain how to adapt communication with children and young people for: †¢Ã‚  the age of the child or young person Keep language simple, appropriate to age and developmental stage Make sure children understand what is expected of them Remain formal, to ensure there is no misunderstanding as to your role as carer †¢ the context of the communication During playtime or lunchtime you can talk to the children in a more social tone, but still maintaining the professional carer to child relationship. Children will often ask me my â€Å"real name†, to which I reply â€Å"but Mrs Bell is my real name†. During classroom activities children need to be focused and distractions need to be dealt with swiftly and efficiently before the interrupt the other children. †¢ communication differences. Consider the needs of the individual, ie if they are hearing impaired, face them and maintain eye contact so that lip reading is possible. They may have speech and hearing difficulties in which case you may need additional training for example in sign language. 2.3. Explain the main differences between communicating with adults and communicating with children and young people. -129600146195When communicating with children it is important to keep the relationship formal whilst at school, they need to see you as a carer. Children need to be communicated with very clearly and precisely, so there can be no double meaning. It is also vital to make sure that children understand exactly what we mean. The vocabulary and facial expressions you use need to be appropriate to the age and stage of development of the child/ren you are talking to. When dealing with children you should never offer physical contact towards them, which can prove hard as younger children will often want to hold your ha nd or cuddle When communicating with children it is important to keep the relationship formal whilst at school, they need to see you as a carer. Children need to be communicated with very clearly and precisely, so there can be no double meaning. It is also vital to make sure that children understand exactly what we mean. The vocabulary and facial expressions you use need to be appropriate to the age and stage of development of the child/ren you are talking to. When dealing with children you should never offer physical contact towards them, which can prove hard as younger children will often want to hold your hand or cuddle you. 2.4. Explain how to adapt communication to meet different communication needs of adults. -12960046000You may have to deal with adults for whom English is a second language, in which case you may need to have translator present, especially if the information may be difficult to explain. Some adults you encounter may have difficulty communicating due to dysfluency (stutter), you will need to show patience and understanding, giving them time and not interrupting or finishing words sentences for them. Some adults you encounter may have hearing difficulties, you may find that you have to maintain eye contact to enable them to lip read. 0You may have to deal with adults for whom English is a second language, in which case you may need to have translator present, especially if the information may be difficult to explain. Some adults you encounter may have difficulty communicating due to dysfluency (stutter), you will need to show patience and understanding, giving them time and not interrup ting or finishing words sentences for them. Some adults you encounter may have hearing difficulties, you may find that you have to maintain eye contact to enable them to lip read. 2.5. Explain how to manage disagreements with children, young people and When dealing with disagreements between children it is important to get both sides of the story and try to get the children to listen to how the other is feeling. You should try to help the children to think about ways to resolve the issue themselves, rather than laying down the law, so that they can use these skills again in the future. If a problem occurs with a parent you should find a more private area for discussions regarding the issue. Remain friendly and approachable, speak clearly with good eye contact, and ensure that you listen and be sympathetic to their views and feelings. Always be respectful of religious and cultural beliefs. It may be necessary for you to explain why certain behaviours are not acceptable within a school environment even though the child may be able to do this at home. When dealing with disagreements between children it is important to get both sides of the story and try to get the children to listen to how the other is feeling. You should try to help the children to think about ways to resolve the issue themselves, rather than laying down the law, so that they can use these skills again in the future. If a   occurs with a parent you should find a more private area for discussions regarding the issue. Remain friendly and approachable, speak clearly with good eye contact, and ensure that you listen and be sympathetic to their views and feelings. Always be respectful of religious and cultural beliefs. It may be necessary for you to explain why certain behaviours are not acceptable within a school environment even though the child may be able to do this at home. Explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults. Principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults Your explanation or example of how the principle promotes relationship building: Communicate effectively Make sure there are no distractions when speaking with people, this will put them at easy and help to make them feel important. Get your thoughts together before hand so that you are sure of what you want to say. Speak clearly and appropriately for the age/developmental stage of the individual concerned. Being fair and consistent We must listen to what is being said, not jump to conclusions, just because someone has previous behaved in a particular way, does not mean they will always do so. We have to be consistent in the way that we behave too, if we are excitable one day and withdrawn the next, nobody will know what is expected of them on a day to day basis. Showing respect and courtesy If we are courteous and show respect, they will learn to treat us and others with the same respect and courtesy. If we use manners and our voices tones are warm and courteous children and young people will develop positive relationships with us and others. We all need to feel that we are of equal importance. Valuing and respecting individuality We all have individual strengths, talents and attitudes, and will excel in different areas, we need to show that we are comfortable with everybody’s individuality, accepting people for who they are and not who we expect them to be. Interests should be acknowledged and built upon. Confidentiality as appropriate Personal information will be passed on to you via other professionals or through parents to enable to best care for the child during their time with you, it is important to maintain confidentiality in these cases to maintain the trust between yourself and individuals concerned. No parents wants their child to be a source for gossip or bullying. Explain how different social, professional and cultural contexts may affect relationships and the way people communicate. -29045108585Depending upon the context in which you are working will determine how you should adapt your communication. If you are in a meeting with other professional bodies your language and behave should be more formal than it would be during your normal daily routine. In the today’s world of technology communication is becoming more impersonal, by e-mail or text, this can be detrimental to relationships as tone of voice and body language are key elements to effective communication. The way we respond to others ie the speed in which we respond to emails or phone messages and also how attentive we seem when speaking to someone can also affect the building of a relationship. Culturally our views and opinions of other people’s behaviour can affect relationships, this can be purely down to a lack of understanding and acceptance of each other’s background and cultural differences. In our society it is concerned rude or shows a lack of confidence not to maintain eye contact whilst communicating with others, although in other countries it is socially unacceptable to look another person in the eye when speaking to them. Likewise in some countries women are not permitted to speak to any other man than their husbands, you may find this socially unacceptable, but you would need to be mindful of other people life styles, otherwise relations could breakdown. Depending upon the context in which you are working will determine how you should adapt your communication. If you are in a meeting with other professional bodies your language and behave should be more formal than it would be during your normal daily routine. In the today’s world of technology communication is becoming more impersonal, by e-mail or text, this can be detrimental to relationships as tone of voice and body language are key elements to effective communication. The way we respond to others ie the speed in which we respond to emails or phone messages and also how attentive we seem   speaking to someone can also affect the building of a relationship. Culturally our views and opinions of other people’s behaviour can affect relationships, this can be purely down to a lack of understanding and acceptance of each other’s background and cultural differences. In our society it is concerned rude or shows a lack of confidence not to maintain eye contact whilst communicating with others, although in other countries it is socially unacceptable to look another person in the eye when speaking to them. Likewise in some countries women are not permitted to speak to any other man than their husbands, you may find this socially unacceptable, but you would need to be mindful of other people life styles, otherwise relations could breakdown. 3.1. Summarise the main points of legislation and procedures covering confidentiality, data protection and the disclosure of information. -15120016105Current legislation is important as it affects the practices that schools operate under. It is important to acknowledge the individualism of every child and their basis human rights. Data Protection Act 1998 – Aims to prevent the disclosure of personal and confidential information without the consent of the person involved, or the parents if the person is under 16 years of age. The Children Act 2004 – Lays down guidelines for all who are involved in looking after children with 5 basic outcomes; to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. Every Child Matters – green paper that came into effect after the case of Victoria Climbie which highlights the need for professional services involved with children to share information with each other. All information must be: processed fairly and lawfully, used only for the purpose for which it was gathered, adequate, relevant and not excessive, accurate and kept up to date where necessary, kept for no longer than necessary, processed in line with the individual’s rights, kept secure and not transferred outside the European Union without adequate protection. 0Current legislation is important as it affects the practices that schools operate under. It is important to acknowledge the individualism of every child and their basis human rights. Data Protection Act 1998 – Aims to prevent the disclosure of personal and confidential information without the consent of the person involved, or the parents if  the person is under 16 years of age. The Children Act 2004 – Lays down guidelines for all who are involved in looking after children with 5 basic outcomes; to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. Ev ery Child Matters – green paper that came into effect after the case of Victoria Climbie which highlights the need for professional services involved with children to share information with each other. All information must be: processed fairly and lawfully, used only for the purpose for which it was gathered, adequate, relevant and not excessive, accurate and kept up to date where necessary, kept for no longer than necessary, processed in line with the individual’s rights, kept secure and not transferred outside the European Union without adequate protection. 3.2. Explain the importance of reassuring children, young people and adults of the confidentiality of shared information and the limits of this. To assure children that they will not be put at risk of being teased or bullied by other pupils because of personal information being divulged unnecessarily.Grown-ups need to know that their children will be safe from playground gossip and their home details will be kept safe. Parents need to know that the school is giving the best care and support possible to their child and that any medical/developmental issues are only shared with the people who need to know. You may attend meetings and be told confidential information, you may need to inform others of your obligations, for example if another parent asks questions about a particular child. Parental consent is need to disclose information to other professionals, although schools have a duty of care and legal obligation to disclose information if the child is at risk or injury or harm. The parents or child should be kept information as to how, what, why and with whom the information will be shared. To assure children that they will not be put at risk of being teased or bullied by other pupils because of personal information being divulged unnecessarily.Grown-ups need to know that their children will be safe from playground gossip and their home details will be kept safe. Parents need to know that the school is giving the best care and support possible to their child and that any medical/developmental issues are only shared with the people who need to know. You may attend meetings  and be told confidential information, you may need to inform others of your obligations, for example if another parent asks questions about a particular child. Parental consent is need to disclose information to other professionals, although schools have a duty of care and legal obligation to disclose information if the child is at risk or injury or harm. The parents or child should be kept information as to how, what, why and with whom the information will be shared. Personal information must not be shared without the consent of the parents of a child under the age of 16. You could, however, be put into a position where someone confides personal information to you when it is necessary for you to share this information. If you believe that the child or young person could come to harm if the information is not shared you do not need to seek consent. Information must be shared if failure to do so may result in a crime being committed or not detected and will also include if consent were sort it may lead to interference with a potential investigation.You must also share information if there is a statutory duty or Court Order in force. Personal information must not be shared without the consent of the parents of a child under the age of 16. You could, however, be put into a position where someone confides personal information to you when it is necessary for you to share this information. If you believe that the child or young person could come to harm if the information is not shared you do not need to seek consent. Information must be shared if failure to do so may result in a crime being committed or not detected and will also include if consent were sort it may lead to interference with a potential investigation.You must also share information if there is a statutory duty or Court Order in force.

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A Critical Essay on Raimondo Pannikar Essay ? Raimondo Panikkar is a Roman Catholic Priest who specializes in the study of comparative philosophy of religion. He was born in Barcelona Spain on November 03, 1918. Perhaps, the mixed inter faith marriage of his mother, who was a Catholic from Catalonia Spain, and his father who was a Hindu from a highly situated caste Nair from South India, accounts most for his interest in comparative religious philosophy. His education also contributed much in this. He was educated in a Jesuit school and he took up chemistry and philosophy at universities in Madrid, Barcelona and Bonn. After being ordained as a Roman Catholic Priest in 1946, and holding doctorates in Philosophy and Science (Complutense University, Madrid 1945 and 1958) and theology (Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, 1961), he left for India in 1953 to undertake studies in Indian philosophy and religion at the University of Mysore and at the Banaras Hindu University. He authored 40 books and almost a thousand articles dealing with comparative philosophy and religion and has deliberated on principles and practices of multi-faith, which includes among others, dialogues between Christian-Hindu, Christian-Buddhist and Christian-Secularist. In the book Intrareligious Dialouges, Panikkar said â€Å"I left as a Christian; found myself a Hindu; and I return as a Buddhist, without having ceased to be a Christian. † (Panikkar, Paulist Press; revised edition, July 1999. ISBN 0809137631). Panikkar’s contributions are widely quoted and heavily used to support the theory of (your family name 2) religious pluralism, interfaith and multi-faith studies as well as religious comparative philosophy. THE WEBSITE HTTP://WWW. RELIGIOUSTOLERANCE. ORG No matter how you describe yourself, you should find your beliefs and practices accurately represented in this website. – (ReligiousTolerance. org) This site is a copyrighted side by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. In their Statement of belief the web masters said that they are a multi-faith group. As of 2008-FEB, we consist of one Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Wiccan and Zen Buddhist. Thus, the OCRT staff lack agreement on almost all theological matters, such as belief in a supreme being, the nature of God, interpretation of the Bible and other holy texts, whether life after death exists, what form the afterlife may take, etc. (ReligiousTolerance. org) They proceed to enumerate key points in their belief system in a bullet style, and among others, said that they In working towards a culture that is relatively free of discrimination on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, physical disability, age, etc. (ReligiousTolerance. org). On the left hand side of the website there are clickable links of articles and essays that list among others, the major religions of the world, Non-theistic articles such as Agnosticism and Humanism. There are also articles on Spiritual Ethics, Peace and Conflict, â€Å"Hot† Topics as well as Laws and News. Over-all the website is plain and straightforward. The interface is very easy to (your family name 3) use and very user friendly. The website has sponsors ads, but none of the usual annoying pop-ups, and/or annoying background music and other widgets that are found in other websites. The articles in the website presented in a logic way, are easy to use and topics are indexed clearly for easy referencing and retrieval. It is also peppered with nuggets and quotes from religious leaders and other notable personas. One such example is on the bottom part of the web page, from Mahatma Gandhi â€Å"The need of the moment is not one religion, but mutual respect and tolerance of the devotees of the different religions. (Ghandi). The website is a valuable resource for information in the major religions of the world. It is an excellent source of in depth religious comparative articles as well as current issues affecting faith and practice. WORKS CITED Pannikar, Raimondo. Intrareligious Dialouges: Paulist Press; revised edition, July 1999. ISBN 0809137631). Raimon-Panikkar. org Fundacion Vivarium Raimon Panikkar – Tavertet (Catalunya) Retrieved February 25, 2009. http://www. raimon-panikkar. org/index. html ReligiousTolerance. Org. Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Retrieved February 25, 2009. http://www. religioustolerance. org/ A Critical Essay on Raimondo Pannikar. (2016, Oct 24).

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The Federal Reserve System - Term Paper Example Its major mandate is to regulate the monetary policy in the country in order to support the broader economic objectives of economic stability, low inflation as well as the unemployment level. President of United States of America appoints the chairman of the Fed along with the seven members of the board of governors. Board of governors is required to serve for the period of 14 years however; the approval of the Congress is required in order to give legal credence to the appointment of the members of the Board. This paper therefore will discuss Fed, how it operates, and its role in the future monetary policy besides discussing its structure and broader objectives it is required to achieve. The Role of Central Bank Before discussing The Federal Reserve System, it is important to present a discussion on the role of central bank within the economy and how it supports it. There are three important tasks or functions of a central bank within an economy i.e. to issue currency notes, regulate monetary policy as well as control the inflation. Based on these broader objectives, a central bank therefore also serves as the banker of the government and serves as lender of lost resort for the banking system in the country. Its role is therefore not just limited to the management of monetary policy within the economy but also to ensure that the whole financial system remains stable and intact. (Blinder) The overall primary function of a central bank is to regulate the monetary policy of a country however, there are also other functions also including managing interest rates within the economy , ensuring that inflation remains within the acceptable level and issuance of currency notes as legal tenders. Managing the level of unemployment at a certain level is also one of the key tasks of a central bank. The recent economic downturn could have resulted into the overall collapse of world financial system however, timely intervention from the central banks of different countries ensured that the financial system remains intact. During the current phase, different central banks therefore took steps which were not traditionally related with the central banks. Steps such as quantitative easing, injecting liquidity into the financial institutions resulted into the complete aversion of the collapse of whole financial system. The Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve System or Fed is the central banking system in United States of America and was formulated during 1907. Over the period of time, the roles and responsibilities of the Fed as a central bank of the country have also evolved and Fed is now considered as one of the most advanced central banking systems in the world. (Greider) It is to be noted that the Fed as a system evolved as a resulted of the enactment of different laws which gave different powers to Fed. Over the period of time, the overall independence of Fed as a monetary policy authority within the country has increased and Fed is now completely independent in taking its own decisions without significant intervention from the Government or any other body of the State. Fed was initially formulated in order to tackle the initial issues faced by the US economy due to wider fluctuations. However, its role was further broadened and expanded in the wake of the

Cereal Promotion Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words

Cereal Promotion - Essay Example Before launching promotion campaign, it can be rather useful to make analysis of already existing advertisements. With this aim, we are going to research three randomly taken print ads of Cheerios. They are the following: Ad #1: This advertisement emphasizes appropriateness and conveniences of Cheerios products made particularly for children. The stated ad tells that cereals are useful and healthy, proving it by mentioning that four out of five pediatricians choose exactly Cheerios. Also this print advertisement explains that ring-shaped flakes are very comfortable for kids to grab them, that is why, parents will not have any problems with feeding their children. Ad manages to attract people’s attention with a catchy headline and relevant picture. However, there is rather cumbersome text that can be shortened without any damage to the main idea of the print ad. Ad #2: This advertisement attracts potential consumers’ attention with big and memorable headline that contain s a piece of propagandized product, which makes it more special and acceptable. In addition, the company emphasizes the influence of cereals on heart diseases. Provided text is very informative and appropriate.