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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 2

I. Artifacts (“Do Now”) 3

II. Reflection 4

III. Long Essays 5

Paper 1: 5

Paper 2: 9

Paper 3: 14

Works Cited 18
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I. Artifacts (“Do Now”)

1. I want to give thanks to my parents. They have always been with me since I was a kid . They have

always been with me since I was a kid. They taught me a lot of life lessons, soft skills, and social

skills which I couldn’t learn much in school. Thanks to my parents for always motivating me to

do good and perform well in school, for nurturing me, and polishing my future. Thanks for paying

my tuition and cost of attendance for me to be here and study in Boston university. I want to

become an successful person in the future, so I can repay my parents and treat them as best as I

can

2. My home country is Vietnam - a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. My home town is famous

for delicious traditional foods and natural legacies. Vietnam has many beautiful places such as

Hanoi’s old quarter, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long bay,...Many of them were considered as

UNESCO world’s heritage. Not just that, foreign tourists who come to Vietnam are also attracted

by the Vietnamese food such as spring rolls, Pho , and Banh Mi. All of the above is a perfect

combination that makes Vietnam a “must go” place for every foreigner who loves food, beautiful

places, and friendly people.

3. “When tomorrow comes

Wait till tomorrow comes, yea yea”””

The two-line lyrics are in the song “When tomorrow comes”. Firstly, the title “When tomorrow

comes” foreshadows and signposts an optimistic future picture. The two line lyrics above are

especially significant. The two line lyrics above are the most significant. The author uses

repetition of “tomorrow” and the verb “comes” to make listeners, readers and the audience

imagine about a bright future, encouraging them to achieve what they hoped for. Not just that, the
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repetition of the word “yea” also make an huge impact as it create rhythm for the song and adding

a positive tone for the song

II. Reflection

Over the semester, I have made significant progress in improving my academic writing abilities. My

initial "Do Now" artifacts displayed rather informal and conversational tones, without the polish expected

of university-level analysis. For instance, my letter of gratitude to parents relied heavily on personal

anecdotes without authoritative sources or objective distance. Additionally, while my hometown

description evoked sensory details through phrases like "delicious traditional foods," my pride lacked

critical reflection. I positively portrayed Vietnam's cultural heritage and landscapes to compel agreement

rather than reasoned argumentation.

However, reviewing my final researched essay on gender roles in Zadie Smith's White Teeth demonstrates

greater success in adopting conventions of third-person academic voice. My introduction firmly

establishes an argument regarding the oppressive impacts of patriarchal paradigms on immigrant women.

And I sustain this thesis across paragraphs using textual evidence and citations rather than personal

stories. I also practice paraphrasing source materials rather than relying on direct quotes, displaying

comprehension and skills in synthesis. My conclusion weaves in thematically related analyses of climate

change rhetoric from course readings in a comparative vein. While undeniably still a work-in-progress,

my final paper does reveal meaningful writing development.

Nonetheless, challenges remain to address in further honing my academic writing abilities. In particular, I

must continue enhancing my vocabulary range to articulate concepts with precision and concision. My

current overuse of simple vocabulary occasionally leads to word repetition that disrupts sophistication. I

also should vary my sentence structures more for rhetorical impact, rather than defaulting to a
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subject-verb-object format. Finally, organizing support details into fluid paragraphs that deftly segue

between points remains an area for improvement through increased reading, outlining and editing.

By reflecting on these semester writing artifacts holistically though, I can appreciate my expanded skills

in formulating textually-supported arguments, citing sources, considering alternative perspectives, and

completing research projects. Whereas my initial work clung to absolutes rooted in personal experience, I

now better recognize the need to ground claims in critical analysis of evidence. Constructing this

researched think piece on White Teeth’s representation of systemic patriarchal harms required

engagement with feminist discourse and close reading too. My writing has begun embracing nuance and

satisfactorily increasing in academic vigor. And further applying instructor feedback will undoubtedly

strengthen these promising foundations as I progress through university.

III. Long Essays

Paper 1:

The Complexity of Happiness

The science of happiness, often known as positive psychology, has captivated scholars,

politicians, and individuals alike. It delves into the complexities of human emotion, the elements that lead

to life pleasure, and the techniques for cultivating true joy. As we start on an argumentative examination

of this intriguing topic, we ponder the question: Can science genuinely provide the secrets to a better,

more fulfilling life? In this argumentative essay, we will take a closer look at the psychological reasons
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behind happiness through the article “Pursuing the Science of Happiness”. The article was written on

December 5th,2010 by Andrew Guest.

Andrew Guest's essay delves into the notion of happiness, beginning with his experiences in

Angola and progressing through the numerous definitions of happiness proposed by positive psychology

experts. Numerous studies indicate that the sensation of happiness is largely stable and unaffected by

monetary prosperity or external conditions, including major life-altering events. Happiness levels are

resilient in the sense that they tend to retain a particular baseline independent of external conditions.

Although many audiences and readers look at this article and think happiness is a plain sailing concept, I

say happiness is a more complex concept than most people think. This can be seen through how Andrew

Guest persuaded his audience about the scientific reason behind the joyful and happiness through various

rhetorical devices”: personal anecdote, elements of pathos, ethos, logos, the theme of happiness, and his

life circumstances.

Firstly, Andrew Guest uses personal anecdotes to explain and to describe the happiness to his

audience through personal anecdotes of his own life. The passage [ I spent the end of my graduate school

years searching for happiness in unlikely places, including Angolan refugee camps. Ostensibly I was

doing a dissertation in developmental psychology and focusing on the distinct cultural roles of play,

games, and sports for children in marginalized communities. But implicitly, in the guise of social science,

I was trying to figure out what it means to be happy—I was fascinated by the relationships between

human psychology and the circumstances of our lives ]. Andrew Guest describes the complexity of

happiness through anecdotes. The author begins by noting that the pursuit of pleasure is both a noble and

challenging objective. He contends that the idea of happiness is more complicated than it appears at first.

In the next paragraph, he employs vivid language when recounting his experiences in Angola and

reminiscing about Oregon, using evocative phrases like “beautiful mountain vistas,” “hearty microbrew,”
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“quasi-permanent mud-brick homes,” to convey his personal encounters. This approach adds a genuine

and emotive dimension to his writing, effectively highlighting the visual disparity between the two

locations. From the above, we could see that Andrew Guest explains his personal path to happiness,

coming to Oregon because he felt it would provide a high quality of life and add to his happiness.

However, he wonders if he has become a happier person since moving. The personal anecdote continued

to be used in the paragraph [ And I think about long days in Oregon classrooms with the Willamette River

flowing in the distance, hoping for chances to convey those experiences to students in ways that might

challenge them to reconsider what it means to “just be happy.” Happiness, I want to tell them, is more

complicated than it sounds—but it is also much more interesting ]. In this quotation, the author describes

his happiness in unlikely places: he describes his research experiences, which included investigating

happiness among Angolan refugee children living in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Despite their

tough circumstances, many of these youngsters reported being generally happy, demonstrating the human

spirit's resiliency.

Andrew Guest’s persuasion of the Science of Happiness could further be seen through the

elements of ethos. Andrew Guest mentioned many sources and references to persuade the audience about

the psychological reasons behind happiness. [In the 2001, Annual Review of Psychology, for example,

Richard Ryan and Edward Deci contrasted contemporary scholarship taking “the hedonic approach,”

which focuses more on measuring subjective feelings of pleasure, with “the eudaimonic approach,” which

emphasizes the satisfactions of a meaningful life and self-realization.] In the passage, the author

referenced the name of a research “Annual Review of Psychology” in 2001 and the name of the two

researchers “Richard Ryan and Edward Deci”, the element of ethos has been used to increase the

credibility of his argument. When writers or speakers seem trustworthy, audiences are likely to listen to

their arguments and accept them. Before go to the conclusion, Andrew Guest also used ethos when
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mentioning two other references “Havard psychologist, Daniel Gilbert, in a 2004 TED conference talk”

and “University of Virginia psychology professor Jonathan Haidt”.

Not just that, the theme of happiness has always been presented throughout the article. The

quotation “But after six months or a year, the events seemed to make little difference. The lottery winners

had settled into new stresses and burdens; they took less pleasure in the mundane realities of daily life.

The people who had been paralyzed gradually found new satisfactions, challenges, and opportunities.

They were nostalgic about the past, but also optimistic about the future. People in both groups adapted.”

The author used this quotation and the following paragraph to discuss two areas. The essay dives into the

notion of hedonic adaptation, which implies that following important life events, whether happy or

negative, people tend to revert to a baseline level of pleasure. This suggests that external factors have little

long-term influence on happiness. In addition, according to the author, money, youth, attractiveness,

knowledge, and having children are all variables that impact happiness. He emphasizes that these things

have less of an influence on happiness than one might think.

Lastly, the factors affecting happiness are also discussed through life circumstances. The

quotation “The fact that we are convinced children will make us happy may just be another peculiar trick

of human nature.” and “Being very poor creates hardships that can affect well-being, and having enough

money to satisfy basic needs is important.” The author covers several elements that impact happiness,

such as money, youth, attractiveness, intelligence, and having children. He emphasizes that these things

have less of an influence on happiness than one might assume. Furthermore, according to the article,

meaningful interpersonal connections (love) and engaging in meaningful job or activities (work) are

important factors to happiness. These elements can contribute to a sense of purpose and connection.
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Ultimately, Andrew Guest's essay goes into the concept of happiness, starting with his

experiences in Angola and working its way through the various definitions of happiness provided by

positive psychology specialists. Numerous studies show that happiness is mostly steady and unaffected by

monetary wealth or environmental situations, including big life-changing events. Happiness levels are

robust in the sense that they tend to maintain a consistent baseline regardless of external circumstances.

They (Audiences) say happiness and joyful are basic concepts and easy to achieve, I say (Andrew Guest

educated his readers about the scientific explanation for joy and happiness in his essay "Pursuing the

Science of Happiness" by using "various rhetorical devices": personal tale, components of pathos, ethos,

logos, the topic of happiness, and his life circumstances) to show that happiness is an complicated process

and requires a lot of psychological reasoning behind it.

Paper 2:

“How Language and Climate Connect” and “Why Your Brain Doesn’t Register ‘Climate

Change’'

This essay will compare two articles on environmental justice. The first, “How Language and

Climate Connect '' by Luu Chi, explores how detached language fails to convey worsening climate change

and biodiversity crisis. It examines ecolinguistics, suggesting language perpetuates beliefs of human

exceptionalism, while declining linguistic diversity mirrors biodiversity loss. The article advocates

recognizing the link between linguistic and biological conservation. The second article, “Why Your Brain

Doesn’t Register ‘Climate Change’' by Kate Yoder, discusses SPARK Neuro research finding “climate

crisis” evokes a stronger emotional response than “climate change.” It suggests traditional phrases are
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worn out, failing to engage people, while more evocative language like “climate crisis'' raises urgency.

The research highlights applying cognitive science to climate communication for motivating action

through impactful language. This essay will compare the articles' perspectives on language framing of

environmental issues. Some people say the two articles discuss two completely distinguished areas, one

about the science research of SPARK Neuro, and the other is about the language in everyday life, but the

two articles do have some similarities. In the two articles, the two authors, Luu Chi and Kate Yoder, both

discuss and analyze the link between linguistic and environmental concerns using a variety of rhetorical

devices: ethos and the theme of environment.

Firstly, Luu Chi discusses an incongruity between the intensifying environmental problems such

as climate change and loss of biodiversity, and the removed, impersonal terminology used to characterize

these issues by using ethos. While the natural world is undergoing alarming changes, the language we

employ to discuss them remains relatively cold and indifferent. In the quotes “"Media organizations such

as The Guardian in their new style guidelines, following the lead of many scientists, are attempting to

change the deceptively passive “neutral” language we’ve been encouraged to use about the climate

catastrophe to better reflect both scientific accuracy and the true gravity of the situation.". The element of

ethos in that sentence is that it refers to The Guardian, a well-known and respected media organization, as

an authority that is changing its language guidelines to better reflect the severity of the climate crisis.

Specifically, referencing The Guardian appeals to ethos because it is a prominent, mainstream news

source with a reputation for high quality journalism. Noting they are following the lead of scientists also

appeals to ethos by emphasizing they are aligning with credible experts on this issue. Stating they are

attempting to change passive, neutral language appeals to ethos by positioning them as responsible and

taking action to improve climate communication.Describing their new guidelines as aiming for "scientific

accuracy" and conveying "true gravity" of the situation presents The Guardian favorably as prioritizing

facts/truth and not downplaying the climate crisis. So in multiple ways, the invoking of The Guardian's
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authority lends increased credibility and appeals to ethos regarding the need to adapt language to properly

convey the urgency of climate change. Also, in the quote “Linguist Michael Halliday argues that inherent

in the very anthropocentric grammar of our languages is the ideology that humans are special beings quite

apart from the rest of the natural world, and that unlimited growth and human exploitation of natural

resources are normal and unremarkable.”. The element of ethos in that sentence comes from referring to

Michael Halliday as a linguist and citing him as an authority on language and ideology. She identified

Halliday as a linguist and established him as a credible expert on language and linguistics. This lends

authority and ethos to his views. The author also presented his argument as coming from an authoritative

linguist, rather than just stating it directly, gives the idea more legitimacy and persuasive appeal. Luu Chi

also uses his name and also adds a sense of accountability - this isn't just a random claim but the argued

position of a named, verifiable individual with expertise.

So in summary, framing this idea as the argument put forward by the linguist Michael Halliday adds

credibility and appeal to authority, strengthening the ethos of the statement. Invoking his expertise as a

linguist makes the argument more persuasive.

Similarly, in the other article, Kate Yoder also used ethos to present her idea of “why the brain

doesn’t register the word climate change”. In the paragraph [SPARK Neuro measures brain activity and

sweaty palms to gauge people’s emotional reactions and attention to stimuli. The company is backed by a

wildly diverse range of investors, including Peter Thiel, founder of PayPal and famous libertarian, and

Will Smith, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Netflix, NBC, and Paramount have used its services to gauge interest

in ads and movie trailers ], the author describes their scientific methods of measuring brain activity and

physiological responses, portraying them as an authoritative source on emotional engagement research.

Using technical terms like "electroencephalography" also builds their scientific ethos. Kate Yoder, listed

high-profile backers like Peter Thiel and Will Smith, appeals to their fame and success. This makes

SPARK Neuro seem credible by association. Name dropping big clients like Netflix, NBC, and
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Paramount suggests SPARK Neuro is trusted by major companies and has real-world experience with

advertising and entertainment research.Also, the phrase "wildly diverse range of investors" implies their

services are respected across political affiliations and ideologies, adding to their authoritative non-partisan

image. Overall, the impressive credentials, celebrity connections, and high-profile clients establish

SPARK Neuro as a credible, experienced, and scientifically rigorous company whose research can be

trusted. The appeal to authority and expertise builds significant ethos. In addition, Gerrol came up with

the idea to run a messaging experiment about how to frame the subject while talking to a colleague about

the importance of language and how the right phrase can change policy. He pointed to the “estate tax,”

which normal people didn’t care much about until Republicans started rebranding it as the “death tax” in

the 1990s. Frank Luntz, a well-known messaging consultant for Republicans, further popularized the

phrase in the early 2000s." Referencing political messaging expert Frank Luntz appeals to his authority

and expertise on using language to shift public opinion. Citing a real-world example of effective

messaging around the "death tax" bolsters the ethos of the argument that language choice matters.

Secondly, Luu Chi also explains her argument using the theme of environment. The quote “"What

this correlation suggests is the natural world is central to the human experience. Yet many of us choose to

live apart from real nature." This quote relates to the theme of modern disconnection from nature. It

criticizes how despite the fundamental link between nature and humanity, modern lifestyles isolate us

from the natural world. In addition, the paragraph [The way our language shapes our view of the world

has far more effect on the environment than we might think, and not just when it comes to warning of

climate emergencies. Respecting the linguistic heritage of places can often mean the preservation not just

of linguistic diversity but also of the natural world around us]. This paragraph encapsulates the theme of

language's power to influence environmental ideology and action. It argues language impacts the

environment in subtle ways, and preserving linguistic diversity helps maintain biological diversity.
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Likewise, Kate Yoder also presents her idea of SPARK neuro research using the theme of

environment. The quote "There's no shortage of alternatives. Climate scientist Peter Kalmus recommends

“climate breakdown.” The New York Times recently used “climate chaos.” Some scientists suggest

“global heating.” But to know what really resonates, you have to study the brain." This quote highlights

the theme of seeking more impactful climate change language through research into human psychology

and emotions. In addition, "If a term doesn’t evoke a strong emotional response in the first place, it’s even

more likely to wear out quickly, Gerrol said." This quote relates to the idea that traditional environmental

terms have become ineffective because they do not elicit enough of an emotional response from the

public. The author emphasizes the article's central point - that language choice significantly influences

people's engagement and concern about climate change. More emotionally compelling terms may be

needed rather than neutral, scientific ones.

However, each author used different rhetorical strategies to engage the audience. In her article,

Kate Yoder uses elements of logos to engage the audience. Logical arguments are made for why certain

climate phrases work better than others, based on emotional engagement, attention, and urgency. This

appeals to logos. Concrete examples like the “estate tax” vs “death tax” shift are used to logically make

the point about messaging impact. This discusses cognitive biases and present bias builds a logical appeal

for why climate communication is difficult. On the other hand, Luu Chi in the other article uses rhetorical

questions to engage the audience. The rhetorical question “The language we choose to use about the

environment matters. But is anyone really paying attention?”. The author used rhetorical question to

accentuate a negative point that many people do not really notice/pay attention to the relationship between

language and environmental issues . The author also utilized persuasive rhetoric to persuade the listener to

agree with a clear response to a rhetorical inquiry.

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Ultimately, this essay compares two articles on language and the environment. Luu Chi's article

examines how detached language obscures worsening climate and biodiversity crises. It advocates

recognizing the connection between linguistic and biological conservation. Kate Yoder's article discusses

research showing "climate crisis" is more emotionally impactful than "climate change." It argues

traditional phrases fail to engage people, while evocative language like "climate crisis" spurs action. Both

articles analyze using language strategically to convey environmental urgency, employing rhetorical

devices like ethos appeals and the theme of human-environment linkage.

Paper 3:

Theme of patriarchy in White Teeth

In her vibrant debut novel White Teeth, author Zadie Smith explores complex dynamics of

immigration and cultural assimilation in modern day London. Amidst its sweeping portrait of

cross-cultural friendship and generational conflict, one crucial theme emerges - the continued power that

traditional notions of patriarchy and strictly enforced gender roles maintain, even for immigrant

communities now residing in the progressive West. Through characters like Samad Iqbal, leader of the

Bengal Tigers, and his dutiful wife Alsana, Smith reveals the subtle and not-so-subtle means by which

outmoded, old world standards of masculine domination and feminine submission persist. While the

younger generation of characters often push back against traditional cultural and religious mores, the

novel contains numerous instances of men asserting domineering marital, familial and public control

through patriarchal beliefs in their masculine privilege and female obligation to obedient service - beliefs

upheld more by longtime immigrants like Samad Iqbal than the British-raised Archie Jones. In this essay,

I argue that Smith deploys stark examples of patriarchal assumption and behavior, especially through the

character of Samad, in order to reveal the oppressive impacts of systemic male power on immigrant
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women like Alsana. These impacts range from constricted agency in domestic spheres to loss of voice in

communal leadership. Similar to the way the theme from the two articles were implemented - The first,

“How Language and Climate Connect '' by Luu Chi, explores how detached language fails to convey

worsening climate change and biodiversity crisis. The second article, “Why Your Brain Doesn’t Register

‘Climate Change’' by Kate Yoder, discusses SPARK Neuro research finding “climate crisis” evokes a

stronger emotional response than “climate change.”

Firstly, the theme of power of patriarchy can be seen through the characterization of Samad Iqbal.

This systemic gender inequality also prevails through the overarching cultures the characters inhabit

across geographical contexts – in Britain, Bangladesh and the Jamaican diaspora. As Clara reflects during

her flirtation with Ryan Topps: “Clara was aware on the whole that the Topps family leaned heavily to the

masculine, as did most tribes she had come across” , underscoring patriarchy's pervasiveness. The most

rigid inequities reside within Bangladeshi Muslim customs that Samad clings to, like the “law of the

father” that makes adult sons still beholden to serve paternal demands above all else. Ironically, Samad’s

own sons Magid and Millat simultaneously absorb and suffer under such ingrained sexism growing up.

Though they both rail against Samad’s authoritarian behavior at times, they perpetuate chauvinism

towards women in their own ways. Magid grows to see the hijab as affirming domestic gender roles ,

while Millat leads a gang that objectifies women as “fit bodies” to conquer. This tension between modern,

egalitarian British values and persistentanti-feminist traditionalism sparks deep ongoing conflicts within

the Iqbal immigrant family. Zadie Smith’s omniscient narration elucidates how patriarchal assumptions

remain deeply embedded socially and psychologically even as contemporary contexts challenge such

notions. Across microcosms like the bar O’Connell’s, the workplace, and even activist circles, male

privilege and dominance still thrive subtly (or overtly) despite increasing female autonomy and visibility

in the public sphere.

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Secondly, this theme can also be seen through the way Zadie Smith emphasizes the promise of

feminism. It could also be seen through the context of production. The storyline of White Teeth takes

place from the 1970s to 1990s, during the rise of feminism in mainstream society. We see signs of

changing attitudes in how Alsana Iqbal starts having more blunt, irreverent talks with Clara, voicing

opinions her husband Samad would hate. The women characters undergo a gradual feminist awakening

over the book's timeline. In the 1970s, women were still wary about feminist ideas. Alsana's niece Neena

secretly gives Clara banned feminist pamphlets, but does not share such materials with traditionalist

Alsana. This shows Alsana's uncertainty. Still, all three women stake out independent lives apart from

husbands - working, managing their own money. As the 1980s unfold, Alsana throws off obedience to

patriarchal order after Samad covertly sends their son abroad without her input as mother. She defiantly

declares herself "free" from duty to follow Samad's arbitrary choices. By the 1990s, even devout Hortense

expresses hopes to be an "anointed" female advisor to God Himself . Over time, the spread of feminist

thinking among Smith's female characters steadily weakens old-fashioned allegiance to patriarchy and

conservative faith. Their awakening happens through ever bolder assertions of personal freedom, resisting

male control.

Using the same way of implementing the main theme of the text, Luu Chi utilizes the theme of

modern society's disconnection from the natural environment. As stated, "What this correlation suggests

is the natural world is central to the human experience. Yet many of us choose to live apart from real

nature." This excerpt criticizes how despite the intrinsic bond between nature and people, contemporary

lifestyles distance us from nature. Additionally, the passage notes language's ability to shape

environmental perspectives and actions. Preserving linguistic diversity helps maintain ecological

diversity. Likewise, Kate Yoder touches on locating emotionally impactful climate change vocabulary. As

mentioned, "There's no shortage of alternatives. Climate scientist Peter Kalmus recommends “climate

breakdown.”" This excerpt highlights researching human psychology to find terms that effectively
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motivate public engagement. Moreover, traditional environmental terms may be ineffective because they

fail to elicit enough of an emotional response. The author stresses language selection markedly influences

concern regarding climate issues. More stirring language could be necessary over neutral, scientific

phrasing.

Ultimately, in White Teeth, Zadie Smith explores the stubborn persistence of patriarchal mores

among immigrants in progressive Western societies. Through characters like domineering Samad Iqbal

and subordinate wife Alsana, Smith reveals the subtle and overt ways old world gender hierarchies

imprint themselves on mindsets. Smith importantly shows even younger generations imbibe such notions

even as they resist elders' norms. In illuminating how patriarchal paradigms cling to immigrant

psychology, Smith’s narrative echoes the climate articles' analysis of humanity's struggle to evolve past

ineffective environmental language. Just as traditionalist characters cling to paternalism, Luu Chi's article

critiques how the public clings to terminology failing to convey worsening climate change. Meanwhile,

Kate Yoder discusses research on terms like “climate crisis” evoking a stronger response than worn

phrases like “climate change.” In the novel and articles alike, altering embedded language patterns proves

essential yet difficult for catalyzing responsibility in the face of systemic threat.
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