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Storytelling: Expressing Public and Personal Personas

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Do you remember Bill Clinton? The 42nd president of the United States, a supposed role model to the nation. Well, his scandal of 1995 reveled that he had an affair with a fellow government worker Monica Lewinski. In this case, Clinton’s choices put in perspective how a person’s public and personal actions and choices can be the complete opposite. Through...

Heroes Story Arc Similarities

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What do Thor, Optimus Prime and Simba all have in common with the heroes of ancient legends like Gilgamesh and the Buddha? What if I told you they are all adaptations of the same hero? The ‘heroes’ that we see in this day and age may seem like they possess their own individualities and are unique characters, right? However, most,...

Independence and Acceptance in 'The Crucible' and 'Eveline'

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What does it mean to be human? I think to be human is to want to be free, to have control of your actions, and to follow your own desires. At the same time, and somewhat inconsistently, we all want to belong, to be part of a group, and to have the support of those around us. The human experience,...

A Room of One's Own Analysis

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‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Virginia Woolf shows the importance of having ‘a room of one’s own’ for female writers or artists. An analysis of ‘A Room of One’s Own’, and an overview of some gender-related themes will be shown in this paper. Spaces, androgyny, money, and creativity are the main themes in ‘A Room of One’s Own’. This...

The Erosion of Heroic Archetypes in Modern Culture

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Introduction In contemporary society, the concept of a hero has undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, heroes were revered figures, embodying traits such as bravery, selflessness, and moral integrity. These figures, whether mythical or real, served as role models, inspiring individuals to emulate their virtues. However, with the advent of postmodern culture and the rise of individualism, the traditional heroic archetype...

Review of the Poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou

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I chose the poem ‘Still I Rise’ by the legendary Maya Angelou because I admire how confident and resilient; she is despite the hardships she faced. Before we analyse the poem, let’s talk about Maya Angelou. Born at Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928 and died on the 28 of May 2014, at United States. She...

Racial Injustice in 'Holes' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

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In this essay I will discuss a crucial topic that does occur on a daily basis, which is racism. Racism is a term used to describe the views and actions of an ethnic group of people towards another based on the idea that the two groups are distinguished by ‘race’ and that the group with racist views believes itself to...

Analyzing Fear and Expectations in America: Bradstreet's Prologue

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“One life behind and one before, and I that stood between”, - wrote Rosemary Dobson in her poem 'Cock Crow'. This illustrates the universal human experience of paradox between individual's aspirations and their social responsibility which confronts us all. Dobson's poem 'Cock Crow' examines the inner struggle of a young mum who is overwhelmed by domestic duties and yearning to...
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Key Idea and Purpose of Walt Whitman’s Poem ‘A Noiseless Patient Spider’

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In Walt Whitman’s poem, ‘A Noiseless Patient Spider’, Whitman explores the idea of a reserved individual taking on the unknown of his/her new step in life. The poem is voiced subjectively by an individual who has already reached the desired stance in his/her life. This speaker is attempting to reach many other individuals who have achieved their desired position life...

Significance of Stevenson's 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

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'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind' is a well-known quote from Albert Einstein. Gothic literature is defined as a style of writing that utilizes a dark and picturesque setting, astonishing and melodramatic narrative devices while also having an atmosphere that is full of mystery, exoticism, fear and dread. In this essay I will discuss the importance...

Meaning of the Room Image in Virginia Woolf's ‘A Room of One’s Own’

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‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Virginia Woolf is one of the most-read books even though it was written over ninety years ago. At the same time, this same book continues to gain more popularity and recognition in different spheres of life. The justification for its continued prominence and success is the fact that it addresses a societal issue that...

Guns Don’t Kill People, People Do

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What is violence? The definition of violence is behavior involving mental or physical force intended to hurt, damage, or destroy someone or something. There are many beliefs as to why man is violent. One belief is that man is born violent and knows no other way. Another being that man is born with no violence known to them and it...

Kurt Vonnegut’s “So It Goes” as a Mantra of Resignation and Acceptance

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Throughout the novel ‘Slaughterhouse Five’, Kurt Vonnegut uses the phrase “so it goes”. At times used tragically, at other times absurdly, this phrase, repeated more than 100 times, comes to represent the occurrence of death in the novel. As the phrase follows every mention of death, it conveys a sense of fatalism during wartime. The idea of death is strongly...

Advantages & Disadvantages of Ritzer's McDonaldization Dimensions

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McDonaldization is a fast growing process being implemented in numerous businesses worldwide. With all business tactics there come pros and cons along with outcomes that were predicted or perhaps not foreseen. In this essay I plan to analyse the advantages and disadvantages to Ritzer's four dimensions of McDonaldization and respond to his ideas. To begin, I think we should discuss...

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible': Protest Against McCarthyism and HUAC

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Arthur Miller utilises his literary masterpiece ‘The Crucible’ as a vehicle to expose to the audience that maintaining personal integrity requires great courage and strength in the face of hysteria and frenzy and refusing to name names can come at a high cost, especially amidst an autocratic rule. He does this through thoughtful characterisation, symbolism, language, allegory, imagery and characters’...

Stevenson and Harwood's Bifurcated Protagonists

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Enduring narratives play a powerful role in challenging social and cultural expectations through the manifesting in social divisions which reflect a particular type of literary characterisation, the bifurcated protagonist. This is demonstrated through in social divisions illustrated within the characterisation of a bifurcated protagonist, and also in the use of setting to generalise divisions to each composer’s social context. Respectively,...

Narratives That Shape Our World

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Narratives have been universally told since the beginning of human existence because they highlight social issues, shaped by their contexts. ‘Purple Hibiscus’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and the film, ‘The Color Purple’ directed by Stephen Spielberg are no exceptions of such narratives. Through analysing and comparing narratives, truths about society- both previous and current are revealed. Such narratives allow future...

Reflections on the Problem of Abuse of Power

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We are not so different today as in the Seventeenth Century. People in positions of power abusing their positions is as prevalent today as it was then. ‘The Crucible’ is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay. Abuse of power is using...

The Marginalization of African-American Women in Society

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Literature and films have the power to change the way we perceive others, specifically those who are at the edges of society. The representation of African-American women, in the past, have revealed that they have been exploited in numerous ways. The Black Women Civil Right Movement in the 1950s significantly contributed to the fight for African-American civil rights. It is...

Criticism of Society in ‘Ender’s Game’ and ‘The Island’

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Film and book composers are showing their concerns for the future by over-exaggerating the future. They are showing us faults that our world has by exaggerating the consequences of our actions. ‘Ender’s Game’ written by Orson Scott Card is a novel about militarism and ‘The Island’ directed by Michael Bay is a film about the will to live. Although our...

Gregor Samsa: Character Analysis

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‘The Metamorphosis’, by Franz Kafka, is story about Gregor Samsa who is a traveling salesman forced to keep his job in order to pay off his father’s debts and to support his family. There is a great change in the character’s physical appearance considering he wakes up as a giant insect. Gregor goes through many challenges and unusual situations in...

Financial Wisdom from Robert Kiyosaki's Perspective

2 Pages 831 Words
Introduction Robert Kiyosaki’s seminal work, Rich Dad Poor Dad, has become a touchstone for individuals seeking financial independence. Through the contrasting perspectives of his 'Rich Dad' and 'Poor Dad,' Kiyosaki delves into the philosophies and strategies that underpin financial success, offering insights that challenge traditional perspectives on wealth accumulation. The book's enduring popularity can be attributed to its accessible narrative...

Everest: Mountaineering Evolution to Guided Tours

7 Pages 3113 Words
On the evening of May 9, 1996, large groups of climbers stationed at Camp IV, situated 8,000 meters on the South Col route of Mount Everest, were preparing summit the peak of the world’s highest mountain. Throughout the day a series of dangerously high winds had persisted, and the windows of opportunity for summiting were narrowing drastically. When the winds...

Huckleberry Finn's Journey of Self-Discovery and Independence from Society

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In ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ by Mark Twain, Huck Finn embarks on a journey of self-discovery and independence from society. The narrative acts as a bildungsroman, a story of maturation, where a series of adventures lead Huck to overcoming and understanding bigotry in society. He shows he is disconnecting from society with his realization that Jim is important to...

Nature's Inspiration in Wordsworth and Coleridge's Works

2 Pages 720 Words
The nineteenth century romantic movement promoted nature as an element of inspiration and ideological freedom. From William Wordsworth to Samuel Taylor Coleridge, to Lord Byron, to John Keats, the romantics envisioned a new form of poetic expression that deviated from older standards. Wordsworth and Coleridge, in particular, shared a desire to explore poetic expression that elevated both nature and the...

Nel's Personal Development in the Novel 'Sula' by Toni Morrison

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Imagine swinging through 192 pages and realizing your assumptions led you stray? Oddly enough, Toni Morrison’s plot has a plethora of twists and happens to deceive us from the instant we set our eyes on the cover. With the novel being titled ‘Sula’, when we first hear her name in the readings, we automatically click to thinking she's the main...
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Types of Investors Based on 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' by Robert Kiyosaki

2 Pages 999 Words
Different investment avenues are to be had to buyers. Mutual budget also offers correct investment opportunities to the investors.Like all investments, they also bring positive dangers. The traders must compare the dangers and predicted yields after adjustment of tax on numerous units at the same time as taking investment choices. The investors might also are seeking for advice from professionals...

Arthur Miller's portrayal of John Proctor in 'The Crucible'

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In the beginning of the play, Miller introduces the character John Proctor as an individual that remains unalterable with Proctor’s stance on honesty and integrity, unlike the narrow-minded Salem community. In Act I, Miller presents John Proctor as a bold man, standing up to hypocrites. Further on, Proctor argues with the Putnams and Reverend Parris due to bizarre accusations about...

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