The Underground Man and Meursault share the goal of ensuring that they lead authentic lives, lives free from the expectations and confines of society and themselves. However, each undergo a different process to reach this objective. The Underground Man believed he would achieve his authentic self by rebelling against the deterministic laws of nature. That is, he believed that meaningful...
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In Chartism from Carlyle, it deals with the conditions of the working class in England at that time. He also questions the “laissez-faire” policy that Adam Smith advocates in England. According to him, there is a social, political division between the upper class and the working class. These two classes have different interests and the struggle is the expression of...
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Music plays an important role in films. Often music aids the setting of the tone for a film and grants the audience insight into the internal states of the main characters as well as clues towards the directionality of the plot in general. The Disney film Tangled (2010) directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard and with music composed by...
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1. How does the Underground Man's language 'sound'? The Underground Man “sounds” like he is holding an intellectual discourse with a group of gentlemen, attempting to present his ideas both in a witty and dignified if not contradictory manner, often writing as if responding to actual reactions and replies (“Well, rest assured, gentlemen, I’ve never received such a slap, although...
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Through conversations between texts and composers, the construction of texts can be reintroduced across different time periods to display and challenge the values of audiences. This is exemplified through Stephen Daldry’s postmodern film, The Hours, which compliments Virginia Woolf’s modernist novel, Mrs. Dalloway, to a great extent by offering an adaptation on the novel. Through the exploration of both resonances...
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Introduction The concept of toxic masculinity, defined as cultural norms that can be harmful to men, women, and society, manifests in various forms of literature. William Shakespeare and Robert Browning, two monumental figures in English literature, provide profound insights into this phenomenon through their poetic works. Shakespeare's plays and sonnets often depict the destructive nature of rigid masculine ideals, while...
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Introduction "The Laboratory" by Robert Browning is a compelling narrative poem that delves into the darker aspects of human emotion, primarily focusing on themes of jealousy and revenge. Set in an alchemical laboratory during the 17th or 18th century, the poem presents a speaker—presumably a woman—who seeks to concoct a lethal poison to exact revenge on her romantic rival. Browning's...
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My Last Duchess” is a poem written by Robert Browning from the point of view of Alfonso, the Duke of Ferrara during the 16th century. His speech is very formal, using a very strict rhyme scheme and rhythm to establish couplets. This shows that the Duke appreciates control, and applies effort to control his statements. The sentence structure of the...
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Powerful individuals who commit evil acts do not regard their actions or themselves as evil. Evil should be employed to qualify acts of persons rather than their character. This distinct change would allow individuals to abstain from the foundational interpretation of evil and, hence, analyse the evil acts in their contexts and effectively distinguish their inherent characteristics and motivation. ‘The...
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Tess encounters Angel Clare who forms a relationship with Tess after agreeing to tutor her and who becomes a significant impact on her life. Hardy presents Tess as a powerful force as he creates a border between happiness and depression in her life. Mark Asquith critiques “Angel abandons her, masking his prurient disgust at her sexual history with spurious Christian...
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Introduction The industrial revolution in England significantly altered societal structures, economic practices, and human interactions, marking a pivotal period of transformation. Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North and South provides an incisive analysis of these changes through its portrayal of the industrial town of Milton, a fictional representation of cities like Manchester. This essay examines the industrial landscape depicted in Gaskell's work,...
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The authors emphasise society’s extreme expectations by presenting a female character who embodies the ideal by being domestic and submissive, contrasting against Becky and Eustacia’s defiant and rebellious behaviour. ‘The running parallel and contrast between Amelia and Becky provides the narrative backbone’, emphasising the structural unity encompassing the novel, created by the alignment of their adventures despite their opposing values....
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Introduction Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" is a profound exploration of human character and societal influences. At its core, the novel examines the development of Pip, an orphan with grand ambitions, and Miss Havisham, a wealthy recluse consumed by her past. Their intertwined fates within the narrative provide a rich tapestry for understanding themes of personal growth, manipulation, and redemption. Pip's...
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Introduction "Rich Dad Poor Dad," authored by Robert T. Kiyosaki, has captivated a diverse audience since its publication in 1997. This book offers a unique perspective on financial literacy, contrasting the financial philosophies of the author's two father figures—his biological father (Poor Dad) and his best friend's father (Rich Dad). The book challenges conventional beliefs about money, emphasizing the importance...
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Rich dad, Poor dad Book by Robert Kiyosaki inspired me the most The Rich Dad, Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki is a worldwide hit and has become an inspiration for any individual who needs to improve their comprehension of how cash functions. The book recounts the narrative of the writer's two dads and their altogether different mentalities to cash....
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Chapter 1: The rich do not work for money. Many people mistakenly believe that this means that the rich do not work. In fact, the situation is quite the opposite. The truth is that most wealthy people work hard, but their way of doing things is different from most people. The rich and those who want to get rich are...
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An allegory is a novel, poem, photo or play which can be elucidated to unveil the latent or symbolic meaning. To add, allegories are used to teach or justify principle, morals, thoughts and so forth. There are three allegories such as biblical, classical and modern. The morality play is a kind of allegory where the primary character meets personifications with...
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A House and home, both a location and an idea, is impenetrable and assorted. Domestic space is cardinal in establishing both personal and familial identity, and therefore, the relationship between humans and the spaces in which they dwell is of utmost importance. it is the house that serves as a shelter to insulate its inhabitants from outside pressures - a...
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Intro: Why does poetry speak to us in a way that grasps our attention and makes us want to discover more? Edmund Spenser’s ‘Sonnet LXVII’ (1595) offers an insight into a huntsman who is in pursuit of a lover, William Blake’s ‘A Poison Tree’ (1794) teaches us of the underlining conflict between a friend and a foe and William Butler...
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All along he knew that his family was taking advantage of him, but felt responsible to help them, thus employing self-sacrifice. He did so once again with his affair with Dagny. He knew that he should divorce his wife, but he chose to let her determine the future of their relationship and complied with her decision, which was against his...
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Integrity is one of the main identified and extensively defined virtues in Atlas Shrugged, along with rationality, honesty, independence, productiveness, justice, and pride. It is a fundamental quality that any person should acquire and develop, regardless of their field of work. However, when it comes to business and leadership, integrity is essential if you want to ensure success. In Atlas...
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In Charles W. Chesnutt’s story “The Wife of His Youth” Mr. Ryder poses a hypothetical question to his Blue Veins guests after unfolding a story so touching and revealing about his past identity. The question he poses is what shall he do? After hiding for so long and trying to be immersed into the white race and not adhered to...
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The Thing Around Your Neck (Adichie, 2009) is a collection of short stories written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that has received worldwide recognition and has been nominated for several awards such as the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2010) and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize (2010). In the short stories, Adichie explores how immigrants in America suffer when they arrive in the...
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Modernism is a movement in literature which lasted from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. This specific era marked landmark progress in science and technology, globalization and industrialization. Even though these are all indicatives of modernism, the modernist writers, nevertheless, diverted their interest into otherwise. Their central objective was to highlight the potential...
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Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, in which the house itself plays a significant role because the haunted house functions as a central focus of the novel. It is represented as an excellent vehicle that drives all the darkness and the power of supernatural manifestations. Hill House stands on the rural town of Hillsdale. The first paragraph of the...
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In Jean-Paul Sartre's “Black Orpheus”, Sartre uses the image of the musician Orpheus in ancient Greek mythology to extoll black poets and points out that “the negro’s tireless descent into himself makes me think of Orpheus going to claim Eurydice from Pluto (Sarte 1948). To Orpheus, music is the translation or abstraction of life. He uses the music to show...
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In this world of home mortgages, student loans, investments, retirement funds and taxes, the goal for many is financial freedom. For those who have received no formal education on financial matters, it’s far too easy to quickly fall into debt or fail to budget. During his time at Northwestern University, Michael Stummer had the opportunity to become specially educated in...
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Introduction "The Hiding Place," a memoir by Corrie ten Boom, offers a poignant narrative of courage and faith amidst the horrors of World War II. Central to the narrative is the depiction of the Gestapo, the secret police of Nazi Germany, whose presence is palpable throughout the story. This essay critically analyzes the portrayal of the Gestapo in "The Hiding...
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Also, there is also an evaluation of gang prevention programs for female youth gang members. This evaluation showed that gang membership has shown as much disparity for young females as it did for men. (Maxson, 282) Quite often communities with poverty contain high amounts of different groups of gangs. Although some suburban areas contain a small amount of gang members,...
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What aspect of Harry Potter appeals to you? The revolutionary book series Harry Potter has been a growing phenomenon in the world of children’s literature. These phenomena were written by J.K. Rowling, a British author, who was named one of the most powerful and influential women in the world. Rowling’s writing of the Harry Potter series has worked its magic...
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