Introduction Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" is a seminal work in the Theatre of the Absurd, encapsulating a unique exploration of human existence through its minimalist plot and repetitive structure. The play presents a curious case of déjà vu—a phenomenon where individuals feel that they have experienced a situation before—by creating a cyclical narrative that mirrors the existential stasis of...
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Your fear is not real. Whatever fear you think is holding you back, does not exist. What does seem to prevail is F.E.A.R; an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real. It is an illusion. Something you fabricate in your minds and pretend is real when really there is no threat. There is no threat of immediate physical danger or loss...
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The story of The Metamorphosis is easily told. It is the story of a travelling salesman by the name Gregor Samsa who wakes up one morning transformed into a hideous and monstrous vermin; he of course retains the human faculties of thinking and feeling, he is held prisoner and hidden by his family in his room. Finally he slowly goes...
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The creation of “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne was written at a time when the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes became a huge movement in America. Femenist authors such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Margaret Fuller had circulating works of literature, making women's rights a cultural discussion. Hawthorne had previously been labeled...
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The Scarlet Letter and 'The Minister's Black Veil' were written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The main character in The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne, and the main character in 'The Minister's Black Veil,' Reverend Hooper, are both treated as outcasts for the same reason; they are thought to have committed a terrible sin. The two literary works lack similarities pertaining to genre,...
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True friendship is when someone knows you better than yourself and takes a position for your best interests in a crisis. It goes beyond just sharing time together, and it is long lasting. The novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini demonstrates various themes that influence the development of the story including family, betrayal, violence, loyalty, regret, culture and many...
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According to NASA, since 1967, scientists have intensively studied the Earth’s future state of habitability. From extensive analysis of the Sun comparted to other similar astrological bodies, the Earth has only three-hundred million years or fewer before becoming inhospitable for life to continue. Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and Walker’s The Age of Miracles both present futuristic circumstances where society is on...
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My grandmother, when growing up as a teenage immigrant from Japan in America, had suffered atrocities in her lifetime. Be it not speaking English with perfection in accent and pronunciation, or the foods in which she ate, she was tantalized and berated on a day-to-day basis. The people around her had thought of themselves as “elevated” or “above her” in...
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Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre created quite a stir when it was published, under a false male pseudonym, in the mid 1840’s. This novel introduced the idea of the individualize women and how feminism was shifting throughout this time. She explores the undermining sexual innuendos hidden in Jane’s actions throughout the Victorian Era. From orphanhood to marriage, she shows growth in...
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Feasting in both epics of Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight are used as forms of celebration. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the feast is held in anticipation of the New Year and involves eating, dancing, gift exchange, games, and the shared excitement of the New Year. The descriptions of the feasting hall make it seem...
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published after the abolition of slavery in the United States, however the story is set before the Civil War, where slavery is legal and is the system that keeps the American South booming. Throughout the novel, Twain uses Jim, a runaway slave, to demonstrate the humanity of slaves. In contrast, Twain splits his other...
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Comedian, George Carlin once said, “That's why they call it the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.” Of Mice and Men follows the journey of two men trying to achieve their version of the American Dream, which leads them to their unfortunate demise. In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck conveys that the American dream is...
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Imagine living a life, in today’s society, having one single letter define and determine everything you are and will be. Hester Prynne, a main character in the novel, The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, experiences this tragic feeling of judgment, guilt, dignity, confidence, and much more. She endures this because of an affair, causing her to bear a child,...
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‘Pride and Prejudice’, written by Jane Austen and published in 1813, is a love story where, for Elizabeth and Darcy, love can be seen to triumph. However, it is also a love story in which passion is tempered by sensible, pragmatic considerations about economic security. It may well be that Austen’s purpose is to tell us that too much emphasis...
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The story 'Fahrenheit 451' is set at a time where the whole population is controlled by the government, and this society has a law that says books are treated as being illegal to have. The main character of the story, Guy Montag is a fireman in charge of burning any book that is found at the locations he is sent...
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In J.D. Salinger Catcher In The Rye, A young man, Holden Caulfield, is faced with many challenges of society. This book was set in the 1940’s and society has changed in many ways from then to now. Society has changed in various ways from the mid 20th century to the early 21st century because, women have become less objectified, the...
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In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain helps Huck and Jim grow closer, and Huck no longer sees Jim as a slave, but as a human being. The main topic being discussed is racism, and Twain points out that there is hope for the future despite the lack of progress that has been made. In the end, at the...
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If an individual is struggling, how do they stay positive during difficult times? Do they believe nothing will get better, or do they stay hopeful? Focusing on hopes and dreams is something many people do to get through hard times. Looking at the big picture gives people purpose and enables them to keep going. Unfortunately, having faith that things will...
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Compassion versus conscience, freedom versus slavery, and morality versus immortality are some of the numerous subjects which spur debate regarding Mark Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain’s novel is extremely controversial; however, this is not because of the story plot, but rather because of the language. Despite the novel focusing on Huckleberry Finn and his friend Jim escaping...
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When do you think of fast food which restaurant comes to mind? Most of you thought of McDonald's, wonder why? Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, goes in-depth about how famous fast-food chains began to be, such as Burger King, Carl's Jr., and Wendy's. Moreover, exclusive insights of how each food item is prepared, the ingredients used, and the merchandise...
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On every 4th Monday of May we celebrate a day called Memorial Day. Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to acknowledge and remember those that have served in the United States Armed Forces. Today we see a lot of movie producers and actors reenact World War II and give the audience a feeling of what soldiers went through. As a...
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While published more than half a century apart and set in locations thousands of kilometers away, the novels Our Animal Hearts by Dania Tomlinson and The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger both tackle the stories of the unpleasant and difficult coming of age of a conflicted youth. Our Animal Hearts is the story of Iris Sparks, who...
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In a world where technology has taken over and freethinking and information from books is prohibited, how does one carry on with their life? Fahrenheit 451 gives us that giving technology a chance to assume control over us can prompt some detrimental results. Throughout Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury utilizes various instances of symbolism to show character advancement and to feature...
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Most teens only read books because they have too in class. They don’t really think about the lessons that come with it. To Kill a Mockingbird is a Novel written by Harper Lee in 1960. In this book you will read about how colored were treated back then and how people can surprise you sometimes. To Kill a Mockingbird is...
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Animal Farm, an allegorical novel written by George Orwell in 1945, tells the story of a group of personified animals who, after rebelling against their previous owner, attempt to create their own autonomous government system in which all of the animals become equal, happy, and - most importantly - free. A metaphor for Soviet Russia, Animal Farm aims to educate...
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Before Gregor was a creepy crawly he was human. In any case, since he is a human changed into a creepy crawly he is two unique things. At the point when he was a human he adored drain and bread yet now as a bug 'he didn't care for the milk either, despite the fact that milk had been his...
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Imagine two people climbing up a steep mountain. They are both halfway to the top, struggling to hold on. One person catches sight of the summit and quickens the pace. The other person feels inspired and also begins to climb faster. Similarly, in the novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, hope creates a purpose in life and encourages...
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Simon’s character, was a complete opposite from all the others, because he represented the best of humanity. The Lord of the Flies, was written by WIlliam Golding in 1954, and is about a group of young boys who get stranded on an island, and are forced to create their own society to survive. The main theme of the book is...
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In most cases, it is easy to conform to an idea considered normal by society. Those who contradict these standards are often thought of as brave, but what if this wasn’t the case? If everyone was courageous enough to walk their own path, how different would the world be? Hester Prynne does just this, going against rules her society has...
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Although the term “feminist” has only recently come in to use, universally, Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, has been acknowledged as a ‘feminist novel’ since published. The character of Jane Eyre is looked up to by many, due to her strong nature and ability to bounce back from the mental and physical abuse afflicted by her aunt and teacher from...
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