Octavia E. Butler and Colson Whitehead represent race and ethnicity in âKindredâ and âThe Underground Railroadâ respectively in a number of different ways. Published in 1979 and initially set in 1976 California during the antebellum period, âKindredâ contains elements pertaining to time travel and revolves around narratives in regards to slaves. Whereas âThe Underground Railroadâ, published in 2016, tracks the...
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Octavia Butlerâs âKindredâ, tells a story of how a woman from the modern era called Dana was taken back in time from her house in California into the antebellum south to protect a man that would become her ancestor. You could say that her survival essentially relied on her ability to keep him alive and well. Throughout her long and...
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The novel âJurassic Parkâ was written by Michael Crichton, and published in 1990. Most people know it as the inspiration for Steven Spielbergâs 1993 film, which has gone on to spawn one of the biggest franchises in film history. While both the book and film follow the same basic plot, the film excludes many scenes and storylines so that the...
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In both Edwidge Danticatâs âBrother Iâm Dyingâ and Stephanie Blackâs âLife and Debtâ, the concept of the afterlives of slavery and colonialism are fundamental. In both, black countries that were previously colonized by a white European power. Danticat and Black shed light on how these people readjust to life after colonialism and slavery, but also the repercussions to the civilization...
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Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. It is therefore essential that Australian society has access to the literature exploring the stories and experiences of people from multicultural backgrounds. Multicultural literature must authentically explore the challenges of people from diverse backgrounds, adjusting to a culture different from their own. 'Growing Up Asian in Australia' by Alice...
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In âThe Golden Ageâ, the author Joan London explores the concept of âhomeâ in the novel. In the text, London expands the meaning of home to be a place that offers a sense of shelter and belonging and permeates love and warmth. Through various characters, London posits the idea that while it is difficult to replace peopleâs physical home, yet...
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âHollowness: that I understand. I'm starting to believe that there isn't anything you can do to fix it. That's what I've taken from the therapy sessions: the holes in your life are permanent. You have to grow around them, like tree roots around concrete; you mold yourself through the gapsâ (Hawkins, 94). âThe Girl on the Trainâ is a thriller...
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âThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeâ by C.S. Lewis is a book about four children who are sent away from their home due to danger, and who find themselves in a magical world. The Pevensie children are named Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan. These children are sent away from their hometown of London because of the bombings. They are...
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The class had to read the book âThe Giverâ written by Lois Lowry and published originally in 1993. The book had themes associated such as the importance of memory to humans, power, rights, responsibilities, dystopian societies, and more. However, the author made connections with all themes in the novel, and the question that connects the themes of power and responsibility...
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In his book âThe Tipping Point: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Differenceâ, Malcolm Gladwell addresses various kinds of phenomena, such as ideas and goods. Gladwell goes further to discuss the tipping point of each trend. According to the book, the word âtrendâ means unexpected extensive growth in an idea or a product's popularity. Also, Gladwell describes the âtipping...
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Women, throughout history, have made a tremendous impact in shaping the world. While women's role within society has always been clear, significant, and needed for progress, their unique contribution to their immediate environment and beyond has not always been duly acknowledged. However, as societies evolved, socio-political trends have begun to recognize womenâs societal status, rights, abilities, and accomplishments. In her...
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When you think of a cult, what is the first thing you think of? KKK, Manson Family, or Heavenâs Gate? Would you consider the Internet to be a cult? âA system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or objectâ is the definition according to the dictionary. Throughout history, there have been many real-life and fictional interpretations...
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A few stories can influence individuals inwardly, yet every so often a story can call an individual to run away from it. âThe Lord of the Ringsâ is a captivating story with mind-blowing utilization of setting and shocking characters that draws in perusers and can move them to encounter life more profoundly. As a youngster, J.R.R. Tolkien lived in Africa...
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Oftentimes there are many people who feel they are unable to escape their feelings. In âAll the Light We Cannot Seeâ, there are three main characters who have gone through a series of traumatic events emotionally, physically, and knowledgeably that have made them feel as if they were trapped. A vital theme in âAll the Light We Cannot Seeâ is...
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Introduction "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline presents a dystopian vision where Indigenous people in North America are hunted for their bone marrow, which holds the key to recovering the ability to dream. Within this narrative, survival is not merely a biological necessity but a profound act of resistance and cultural preservation. At the heart of the story is Frenchie,...
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The theme of motherhood is central to the plot of Emecheta's novel 'The Joys of Motherhood'. That is because motherhood is regarded highly in Igbo culture. According to the culture, the best thing that a woman does is have children. Thus, motherhood is considered a central tool of the patriarchal machine to control women. According to Emecheta, âWomen have been...
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Many texts often explore androcentrism and are repressive in relation to women, perpetuating ultimately degrading representations of women and assigning cultural constructs of gender roles. As H. Bertens writes in âLiterary Theory: The Basicsâ, women are traditionally seen with âhelplessness and renouncing all ambition and desireâ, where âfemale independenceâŚgets a strongly negative connotationâ. However, Lionel Shriverâs âWe Need to Talk...
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âIn America, roads are like the devilâs hands, like Godâs love, reaching all over, just the sad thing is, they wonât really take me home. There are two homes inside my head: home before Paradise, and home in Paradise; home one and home two. Home one was best. A real house. Father and Mother having good jobs. Plenty of food...
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When I first read the story of the Banished Immortal written by Bai Xianyong, the figure of the protagonist Li Tong, who dressed in red cheongsam dancing in the bar, was ingrained in my mind. She was the queen of the beauties. She had always been living so proudly and so willfully. Li Tong seemed to live the kind of...
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The lead singer of the popular 70âs group the Carpenters, Karen Carpenter, once sang the words: âCalling occupants of interplanetary questâ. The human race has always had a desire to look to the stars in wonderment. Asking the question, are there any other beings out there within the universe? Is it actually possible to leave the planet to explore unknown...
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As the famous educator and author Peter F. Drucker once said, âRank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibilityâ. Indeed, power and responsibility have a complex relationship that is associated by factors such as an individualâs morals and ethics, character, and the conditions under which they were raised. Druckerâs words resonate very heavily within Ursula K. Le...
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In the book âCirceâ by author Madeline Miller, Circe learns, through her experience of motherhood, the instant love and maternal bond between mother and child, as well as a motherâs impulse to sacrifice her own life to protect her offspring. Like many mothers, Circe feels overwhelmed by a babyâs constant physical and emotional needs. Although she feels she is prepared...
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One of the most primal motivators that facilitate survival in people is fear. The two protagonists, the Man and the Boy, from Cormac McCarthyâs âThe Roadâ demonstrate survival and perseverance through their internal fears, motivating them to continue to âcarry the fireâ within such a hostile and frightening landscape. Their fear manifests in this novel in three main ways: their...
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The theme of motherhood is a key one in both the novel âWe Need to Talk About Kevinâ by Lionel Shriver and the collection of poems âThe Worldâs Wifeâ by Carol Ann Duffy. Motherhood is seen as a key element of the female experience, and both texts explore the connection between motherhood, femininity, and the way in which women navigate...
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Generally, in industrial activity, the factors of production are needed in producing goods and services. Eyiyere argues that the factors of production are nature, labor and capital. Labor is an active resource which is one of the factors in the smoothness of a production process. Workers in their activity should be supported by good, human forms of management work so...
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Feminist critics focus on the struggles that women face in society and ways these are questioned in literature. âThe Beginning Theoryâ by P. Barry, states: âTo put what I have just sketched in somewhat different terms: this type of feminist criticism leads to a thorough examination of gender roles. Gender has to do not with how females (and males) really...
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Literature from Marxist point of view is a reflection of the human existence in such a society which is divided into different classes on the basis of economic conditions. This paper aims to explore various aspects of exploitation, systems of domination, oppression and socioeconomic conflicts that arise in the novel âMoth Smokeâ by Mohsin Hamid. The novel weaves a complex...
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Ever since the Europeans landed on Indigenous Australianâs land they have lost so much of their identities. What started with their land being called Terra Nullius and being taken away from them, Indigenous Australians then had to endure years of loss because of colonization. Both the film âRabbit Proof Fenceâ by Phillip Noyce and âArthur Corunna's Storyâ by Sally Morgan...
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Introduction 'Esperanza Rising' by Pam MuĂąoz Ryan is a profound narrative that encapsulates the trials and triumphs of a young girl, Esperanza Ortega, whose life changes dramatically after the death of her father. Set during the Great Depression, the novel intricately weaves themes of resilience, class struggle, and personal growth, providing a rich tapestry of historical and cultural insights. The...
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