Introduction Nihilism, as the latin name for it describes, literally means “nothing”. It was a developing philosophy primarily during the time of Nietzsche when he had proclaimed his famous quote that “God is dead”. Nietzsche had simply believed that as people evolved, God was no longer needed as a means of meaning and order in the lives of people. Free...
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The term of 'local colour fiction' is associated with the writing style of American literature, between the period of the civil war ending, to the end of the nineteenth century. It originated in the southern states and often focused its plots not on single heroes in the novel, but rather using that main narrator to present the issues of different...
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Introduction Alan Paton's "Cry, the Beloved Country," first published in 1948, is an evocative exploration of the socio-political landscape of South Africa during the era of apartheid. Through the poignant narrative of Reverend Stephen Kumalo, a rural Zulu pastor, Paton delves into the complexities of racial injustice, urban dislocation, and moral decay. The novel’s setting in pre-apartheid South Africa serves...
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In the novel, The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, Henry the protagonist engages a moment as a flag bearer which provides insight to his journey to manhood as there is seen gain in his moral development towards gaining respect. Crane also promotes the message of need for personal accountability in one’s life as Henry shows responsibility towards his...
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Introduction: The unique writing styles of simplicity and irony are intermingled with an interview style, employed by John Krakauer in “Into the Wild” serve to exemplify the main themes of existentialism and materialism. “Into the Wild” is a biography written three years after the events transpiring within the novel. “The Metamorphosis” is a social commentary written in the form of...
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in the town of Florida, Missouri, in 1835. When he was four years old, his family moved to Hannibal, a town on the Mississippi River much like the towns depicted in his two most famous novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884). The riverboat life provided him with...
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Superficial, existing or occurring at or on the surface. The superficial nature of society is the idea that society focuses on the appearances of others, rather than who they actually are as a person. The idea of a superficial society occurs in both, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald....
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Courageous Love, Courageous Loss “ You cannot love without the risk of loss.” -Charlie Day. In Dreaming in Cuban, In the Time of the Butterflies, and Breath, Eyes, Memory, love and loss intertwine so that one element can not exist without the other. It is by love, courage, and perseverance that the protagonists of the story are able to face...
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Introduction The practice and art of using an object or a word for the representation of an abstract idea is called Symbolism. An action, person, object and place all can have symbolic meaning. If an author wants to express an emotion and feeling rather than saying it directly, he hints it in the symbolic undertones. The symbol for love can...
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In his analysis of Heywood’s interludes, James C. Bryant observes that Heywood “held up the mirror to reflect both nature and the times in which [he] wrote,” repeatedly “echo[ing]” the opinions and sentiments of his varied audiences. However, a number of critics, including one Robert W. Bolwell, indirectly interprets this idea of Bryant’s as the purpose of ‘The Pardoner and...
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While there are many differences between fiction and non-fiction titles, when comparing George Orwell’s 1984 to Patricia McCormick’s The Plot to Kill Hitler, many similarities emerge along with differences. The setting in 1984 consists of a political system that is authoritarian, oppressive, and ruthless in nature. It is post-revolutionary Britain, now called Oceania after the Socialist revolution, in the year...
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Hi. My name is Abir. I am here to tell you the story of Silent Spring - The Book That Killed Thousands. Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, influenced the banning of DDT,a chemical that was being over sprayed in the U.S.A. Although Rachel Carson triumphed over authority, banning DDT caused deadly mosquitoes to be common, tragically infecting and killing many...
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“Little red cap,” and “The World’s Wife,” as a whole confronts the subordinate role of women in traditional tales. Within the collection we see a series of underdeveloped and discarded literary figures take an active role in their texts and often rebuttal the marginalisation which is thrust upon them by the original male leads of the original stories. The title...
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“The proper function of a man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” -Jack London Both amazing writers John Steinbeck and Jack London have made amazing stories who use theme and motif to create deeper levels of meaning in their work. An important theme in...
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Racism and social domination within the Tempest Although Caliban, the character of Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, isn't extremely black, he conjointly experiences alienation as a result of his race. His mother comes from geographic area and is taken into account of Berber origin, that’s why several White people, UN agency seem on the Caribbean Island, categorical racial angle towards Caliban....
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I have not prepared for life or even college in the most traditional manner: I didn’t always have a place to call home, I didn’t have happily married parents, I didn’t have a town that I could grow up in; rather I lived in and out of different homes, I was raised by a single mother, and moved to a...
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Characters and Themes «A Temporary Matter» is told from the third-person perspective of Shukumar, whose name means « Very sensitive » in Bengali. Shukumar is indeed very sensitive, and the death of his still-born child has had a tremendous impact on his life. Shukumar is a middle-aged man with an inferiority complex, as he is still finishing his thesis: «...
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In a constantly moving world, our lives are moving at the pace of text, a trending tweet, and social media stories. This generation, generation z, has come a long way from the baby boomers. Gone are the reminders of the world wars and sluggish growth, we have bid adieu to limitations, challenged our pre-set narratives and led a fiery revolution...
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Virginia Woolf is viewed as one of the most well known and surprising innovator artistic authors of the twentieth century and emblematic figure of the women's activist development. This section will ponder her advancement as a women's activist author, her commitment to sexual orientation correspondence and her worry with the job of female in the public arena, in this manner...
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I am a sophomore at Grand Rapids Community College. I would like to address and discuss the topic of criminal justice reform in Michigan, specifically, raising the age for the automatic adult prosecution. I believe the age should be raised from seventeen to eighteen because the difference between an adult and a minor is not a thin line by any...
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Introduction Luis J. Rodriguez's "Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." is a poignant memoir that delves into the gritty realities of gang life and the socio-economic challenges faced by Latino youth in Los Angeles. Published in 1993, the book offers a personal narrative that interweaves themes of poverty, identity, and resilience. Rodriguez's work serves as an unflinching...
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Emotional strain over long periods of time can inevitably lead to the final failing of relationships. Substance abuse can change the individual’s behavior, they become more isolated; closing their family and friends off. They tend to avoid family or friends who have confronted them about their addiction, and some steal from their loved ones to finance their addiction which adds...
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Family for most people play a vital role in their life, whether it is from personal development, emotional support, or moral guidance. Family is everything. One would assume, parents are the sole contributor to the overall development of a child while that may be true, the bond of a brother or sister can be just as significant. This goes beyond...
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The importance of persuasion There are also four advantages of learning persuasion. They are the instrumental function, the function of understanding and consciousness, the defensive role and lastly the function of debunking. The instrumental role is that if you know more about persuasion, you will improve it and have a more efficient way to convince individuals. You will be able...
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American Essay What does it mean to truly be an American? Being American can mean many different things. People can say what it means to be Amercian, what it means not to be, and what they think an American should be. To be American can have different meanings. People can say that being American has to do with language whether...
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Mistress Hibbins is based on a historical figure, Ann Hibbins. Ann Hibbins was the sister-in-law of Governor Belligham and she was also executed in 1659 after being accused and found guilty of witchcraft. Her function in the novel is to be the exact opposite of the character of Hester. She symbolizes supernatural knowledge and evil powers. “Wilt thou go with...
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Gulliver’s Travel by Jonathan Swift is a story that illuminates the dark realities of foreign nations by incorporating satire. With the discovery of several islands, Swift ingeniously includes the use of the primary character, Lemuel Gulliver, and his experiences to draw attention to the faults of humanity. In the first voyage, Gulliver is captured by the people of Lilliput and...
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Introduction to Alienation and Transformation In the story “The Metamorphosis”, Franz Kafka focuses on the topic of alienation and considers its underlying effect on the human consciousness and self-identity. The alienation Kafka instigates is propagated towards the main character Gregor Samsa, who inevitably transforms into a giant cockroach. The alienation by family relations affects him to the extent that he...
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I find these themes important to the retelling of gender because it can apply to males, females, animals, or objects. In every telling of “Little Red Riding Hood,” there was a common pattern of characters: the young girl, the grandmother, a wolf, with the occasional dwarf or huntsman thrown in. These themes apply to these genders or characters because they...
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I Am Legend screenplay by Mark Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman. The film is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Will Smith. Robert Neville (Will Smith), a brilliant scientist, is a survivor of a man-made virus. The story takes place in New York City after a virus has wiped out most of mankind, leaving Neville as...
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