Books essays

Joseph Campbell’s Concept of the Hero’s Journey

2 Pages 710 Words

Campbell's concept of monomyth (one myth) refers to the theory that sees all mythic narratives as variations of a single great story. The central pattern most studied by Campbell is often referred to as the Hero's Journey and was first described in ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’ (1949) Joseph Campbell, discusses his theory of the mythological structure of the...

Hero’s Journey Joseph Campbell

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Virginia Woolf's Feminist Views in the Novel 'Mrs. Dalloway'

3 Pages 1495 Words

“As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world” - quotes author, Virginia Woolf. In her novel, “Mrs. Dalloway” she focuses on the real world and interrogating her interests of feminist. Woolf informs her audience by displaying key words in the text of her views as...

Feminism Mrs. Dalloway Virginia Woolf

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Anxiety in 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

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In the late 19th century a clear shift occurs in Europe from a content society who though it had everything figured out to an anxious one, where everything could be questioned and argued. It is important to understand these changes of the modern times because they played a big part to cause World War I. European society faced many intellectual,...

Robert Louis Stevenson The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Comparative Analysis: Kafka's The Metamorphosis and In the Penal Colony

3 Pages 1233 Words

There is no doubt that writing is a way to demonstrate our deepest feelings and beliefs; therefore, it is important to comprehend the background of our writing in order to understand and analyze diverse situations. The purpose of this essay is to develop a comparative analysis between the different works written by Franz Kafka: ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘In the Penal...

Kafka Metamorphosis

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The Most Important Lessons of Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'

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‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ is about Robert Kiyosaki two dads one his real father (poor dad) and another father of his best friend (rich dad). So the story main character is he himself. In this book we will understand why rich are getting richer, poor are getting poorer and middle class well middle class. This book is story of Robert...

Rich Dad Poor Dad

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Toni Morrison's Heroines Sula and Nel as Two Halves of One Whole

2 Pages 689 Words

Toni Morrison's novel 'Sula' demonstrates the bond between the two main characters. It’s both implicit and silent, as though the two girls can read each other’s minds. Through the unspoken actions between the two main characters, Morrison introduces one of the main themes of the novel, that though the girls have completely different personalities and familial backgrounds, yet together they...

Sula

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Albert Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus Essay

3 Pages 1042 Words

Introduction The renowned French philosopher Albert Camus wrote the provocative piece "The Myth of Sisyphus" in 1942. This ground-breaking study explores the complex philosophical issues of life's purpose and absurdity. The Greek tale of Sisyphus, who was doomed to carry a rock uphill for eternity to watch it roll back down, serves as the basis for the essay. Sisyphus represents...

Albert Camus The Myth of Sisyphus

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The Comparative Analysis of Moral Objectivism and Moral Relativism

2 Pages 734 Words

Morality is the yardstick with which we judge our actions to be right or wrong. It is also the code of values to guide man’s choices and actions (Rand, 1957). There are two main views to morality; objective morality and subjective morality (Novella, 2013). Objective morality holds the belief that there are universal set laws that determine the rightness and...

Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Moral

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Tralfamadorian Life Philosophy as an Earthling Doctrine

6 Pages 2559 Words

Introduction to Tralfamadorian Philosophy Philosophy of life is an informal concept that varies in meaning among differing societies as well as the individuals within them. In Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Slaughterhouse Five’, fictional World War II soldier Billy Pilgrim is allegedly abducted by aliens and taken to the planet Tralfamadore where he subsequently learns about Tralfamadorian life philosophy while being held captive....

Kurt Vonnegut Philosophy of Life Slaughterhouse Five

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Abuse in Purple Hibiscus

3 Pages 1157 Words

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In the novel ‘Purple Hibiscus’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie the main character Kambili and her family goes through the motions of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a very serious issue that people have to go through everyday, according to statistics “Nearly 1 million women experience at least one incident of domestic abuse each year” (Starmer) and “At least 750,000 children...

Domestic Violence Purple Hibiscus

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Social Inequality in Works of Ausubel, Barthelme, Russell & Yeats

3 Pages 1414 Words

In the short works, ‘The Animal Mummies Wish to Thank the Following’ by Ramona Ausubel, ‘The Zombies’ by Donald Barthelme, ‘Bog Girl’ by Karen Russell, and ‘An Irish Airman foresees his Death’ by William Butler Yeats, the authors delve into themes of death and the division of power. These pieces expose deep seated human tendencies which can be examined through...

An Irish Airman Foresees His Death William Butler Yeats

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Fear in the Crucible

2 Pages 1072 Words

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The 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt once said during the presidential election of 1932, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. Roosevelt was trying to describe that fear is the one thing to be afraid of since it can be used to manipulate many with fears and make them act irrationally, which gives...

Abigail Williams Fear The Crucible

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The Dark Duality of Romanticism in 'Young Goodman Brown'

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People’s inherent personality traits come from their core values. Within these values exists an innate duality of both light and dark characteristics; this coincides with the ideas of Dark Romanticism, which aim to normalize the darker desires of people’s minds. Hawthorne’s ‘Young Goodman Brown’ embodies Dark Romantic ideals like innate evil and sin, which reveal how human nature is more...

Nathaniel Hawthorne Romanticism Young Goodman Brown

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Disadvantages of Jane Austen's Free Indirect Discourse in 'Emma'

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Jane Austen, who is considered by some critics to be ‘the best novelist in England’, started writing narratives at an early age. She is famous for her visual representation of society, social status, and typical marriage traditions. Austen can be seen as a feminist during this time because her heroine's strength is different from the norm. Reading ‘Emma’, Austen acknowledges...

Emma Jane Austen

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The Duality of the Human Mind

5 Pages 2174 Words

In ‘The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde’, the audience is introduced to a situation that at first seems very peculiar and fictitious. Upon later examination however it becomes abundantly obvious that the author is utilizing his position as a writer to bring attention to the double nature of humanity, by referencing the duality of every component within...

Robert Louis Stevenson The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Billy Pilgrim's PTSD in Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse Five'

3 Pages 1360 Words

During times of hot gun shells soldiers experience terrifying activities that are mentally and physically harming to the body. Most cannot begin to comprehend the extreme events that happen due to their lack of military experience. In Kurt Vonnegut's ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’, Billy Pilgrim the main character, serving as a solider of the United States in World War II. Billy is a...

Kurt Vonnegut Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Slaughterhouse Five

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The Multifaceted Layers of 'Holes' by Louis Sachar

2 Pages 1037 Words

Introduction Louis Sachar's "Holes" is a captivating novel that intertwines themes of adversity, friendship, and the quest for redemption. Initially published in 1998, it has since captured the imaginations of readers worldwide, transcending its classification as a children's book to offer insights into human nature applicable to all ages. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive review of "Holes," delving...

Holes Book

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Chris McCandless as a Person to Be Admired

2 Pages 773 Words

Jon Krakauer, an author, wrote a book called ‘Into the Wild’, it portrays Chris McCandless, a young man who went on an adventure into nature, inexperienced and foolishly to find his true identity and dignity. Chris McCandless wants to evade and fled the claustrophobic confines of Society and his family. He has a grudge toward his family, except his sister,...

Chris McCandless Into The Wild

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Human Vermin: Self-Image and Parental Alienation

3 Pages 1176 Words

The masked anxiety in Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ is a rooted trauma from parental alienation which transforms Gregor’s self-image from human to bug. The behaviors in the narrative are mirror images of the author’s life and are reminiscent of his feelings towards his father. This parental alienation experienced during Kafka’s interactions with his father is further demonstrated by Gregor’s parents in the...

Kafka Metamorphosis Parent-child Relationship

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John Proctor and His True Integrity

2 Pages 761 Words

Once everyone has tried to hide up lies in order to not reveal the truth, knowing it would ruin him/her at some point but soon the truth comes out bringing big conflicts. In ‘The Crucible’ John Proctor's lie, unfortunately, came out affecting him for life. One theme in ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller is an honesty to oneself, lies and...

Integrity John Proctor The Crucible

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Jane Austen's Use of Juxtapositions in Her Novel 'Emma'

2 Pages 1032 Words

‘Emma’ is a novel that was written by Jane Austen and was published in 1815. Emma Woodhouse, the main character, is a 21-year-old woman who lives with her father Mr. Woodhouse, in the village of High Bury. She comes from a privileged background and lives comfortably in a happy disposition. She constantly acts as a matchmaker for everyone, and ultimately...

Emma Jane Austen

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Science vs Religion in 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'

4 Pages 1658 Words

Religion and science are two mutually incompatible subjects with unattackable opinions. The conflict between the two ideas have been debated for many years and continues on today. These two subjects are expansive on their ideas where faith and fact come into play when persuading someone to believe. Religion and science are two controversies that are displayed in ‘The Immortal Life...

Bioethics Drama The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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Albert Camus’ Idea of the Absurd Life

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Camus’ entire philosophy is based on the idea of the absurd life. He argued that life is essentially meaningless. He started his argument on the absurdity of life with the statement “There is only one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide”. For others, a life without meaning is a life not worth living, and this statement by Camus...

Albert Camus The Myth of Sisyphus

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Character parallels in 'Ender's Game' and Freud's Id, Ego, Superego

3 Pages 1466 Words

In the work of Sigmund Freud, the pioneer of psychoanalysis, he determined that there are three parts of the human mind, the Id, the Ego, and the Superego. The Id is the most basic primal instincts, the Ego is the grip on reality, and the Superego is the obligation to society. The Ego is often seen as a balance between...

Ender’s Game Id Ego and Superego

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The Modern Writer's Relationship with the Reade

2 Pages 958 Words

When it comes to modern writers, there are many representative modern writers, such as Thomas Stearns Eliot, William Butler Yeats, Cormac McCarthy, Margaret Atwood, and Martin Amis. In their novels, readers are asked to acknowledge their inherent difficulties and admit their current situation. Western modernity literature is part of the capitalist culture of the 20th century. It does not advocate...

An Irish Airman Foresees His Death Oryx and Crake The Waste Land

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Race in America: Du Bois, Hurston, Morrison's Works

4 Pages 1730 Words

Many authors explain being black and the issues of race in America differently. Authors like W.E.B Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, and Toni Morrison all use different types of narration, point-of view, and engagement with historical context to touch base with the issues of race in America. W.E.B Du Bois was a scholar and activist who became the first African...

How It Feels to Be Colored Me The Souls of Black Folk

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Detailed Analysis of Stephen Crane's 'The Red Badge of Courage'

4 Pages 1727 Words

Rreligious Symbolism in the Novel When Crane introduces Henry’s life before he enlisted, it is clear that his family was very religious. When his mother prepared to send him to fight, she told him to do the right things, and “the Lord’ll take keer of [them] all” (Crane 9). Henry’s mother seemed to believe the Lord watches her family and...

The Red Badge of Courage

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Henry Fleming's Psychological Transformations in The Red Badge of Courage

2 Pages 831 Words

As a new recruit, Henry has experienced many psychological transformations during this period of time, to where his true cowardliness is expressed. His romantic illusions are gradually shattered, and he begins to fear for the coming battles. Before the first battle, the newly recruit must grapple with a profound question regarding his courage: will he, when faced with the enemy...

The Red Badge of Courage

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Parallels Between Arthur Miller's 'the Crucible' and McCarthyism

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‘The Crucible’ is a playwright that was written in 1953 by Arthur Miller which is a true story that reflects on the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in different towns of Massachusetts between the years of 1692 and 1693. Joe McCarthy was widely involved and responsible for the...

Mccarthyism Salem Witch Trials The Crucible

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John Proctor Eulogy

3 Pages 1496 Words

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Proctor’s last act is a noble and honorable way to die. He chooses to die not only for himself and his wife, but also for those who stand wrongly accused. Proctor decides to die with the honest people of Salem instead of selling those people out and dishonoring their memory and deaths by falsely admitting to the crime of witchcraft....

John Proctor The Crucible

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