In 1949, American Professor of Literature, Joseph Campbell, came up with The Hero's Journey, a supposed sequence of characteristics, in some form or another, present in all heroic stories. So, does this theory hold up? Or is it just another idea that your English teacher told you was important, but you're never really going to use it? You might be...
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As soon as Jane Eyre reaches Thornfield, we are subtly alerted to Berthaâs presence through the use of the servant Grace Poole. Bertha, through the portrayal of Grace Poole, is seen as mysterious and shadowy, especially with her characteristic âdemonic laughâ, leading Jane to believe that these sounds and appearances originate from the servant. However, both the reader and Jane...
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The classic novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the movie (2013) of the same title directed by Baz Luhrmann focuses on a man named Jay Gatsby, the perfect embodiment of the American dream, spending years of his life trying to reunite with and pursue his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. The two mediums both focus on the downfalls...
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The movie, âA Strayâ was released on October 21, 2016. It was created by the writer and independent filmmaker, Musa Sayeed. It was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. The two were inspired to work on the film following a Somalian refugee because they are both Somali-Americans. The movie was even shot in the neighborhood where the director grew up. The creator,...
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Introduction Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale is a seminal work that delves into themes of power, control, and resistance within a dystopian society. The novel is set in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime where women's rights are severely restricted, and their roles are strictly defined. Atwood uses a rich tapestry of characters and symbols to explore the complexities...
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Introduction to the Novels and Their Similarities The novels, Water for Elephants and Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen, are both outstanding books and share some similarities. Not only are these novels similar, but they also withhold their own differences. Some similarities and differences to compare Water for Elephants to Riding Lessons include the characters, theme, and last but not least,...
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In âOf Mice and Men- When we first meet candy in the novel, he is described as a â stoop-shouldered old man. Perhaps, Steinbeck is emphasizing that he has been weighed down and almost crushed by hard physical work and the pressures of old age as he nears his end of working life. In 1930s America, old people like Candy...
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William Goldingâs Lord of the Flies is a fictional allegory novel that follows a group of schoolboys, all of various ages and personalities, as they attempt to survive a plane crash on a desert island. As the days pass, contrasting priorities become clear between authoritative characters, which in turn leads to conflict brewing and as a result the unavoidable downfall...
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During the Great migration times, moving men had almost no open doors in their lives. These men made a trip from spot to spot with no family, no companions, and no home. Achieving the American Dream was the main thing that kept these men persuaded in existence with would like to one day accomplish them. In John Steinbeck's novel, Of...
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Flannery OâConnor, a well-known author, wrote mostly about the relationship between people and God. OâConnor, a Roman Catholic, was devoted to her religion. Most of her stories revolve around southern, rural culture and the people who lived in this environment. OâConnor used many themes and symbols in her stories, and one symbol that particularly sticks out is a characterâs eyes....
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People often debate what the true meaning of the American dream is. Is it a perfect family? Marrying your high school sweetheart? Having a mansion? If you agree with James Truslow Adamsâ, you see the American Dream as simply just being, â an opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.â I feel as if the American dream is not...
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According to mythological tradition, what are all hero have in common with the heroes of ancient myths? In my opinions, they are all variants of the same hero. If we consider heroâs journey as a circle, the journey begins and ends in a heroâs ordinary world, but thickest passes through an unfamiliar, special world. Along the way, there are some...
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The heroes of 2018: Marvelâs Black Panther and DCâs Aquaman The past year saw two great releases from the comic book universe, and as always comparisons and battles were due. Through the years, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have always been in a âbattleâ of who does âthe superheroâ better, from paper to film format, and this is not a...
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With 46 academy awards and 68 nominations, the 1994 movie Forrest Gump is an icon in modern cinema. With a timeline that spans from the 1950s to the 1980s, there are many journeys and events that the main character, Forrest, faces throughout the film. The focus will be on Forrest enlisting with the U.S. Army and his deployment in Vietnam....
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In Flannery OâConnorâs short story, âA Good Man is Hard to Find,â which was published in the year 1953, the word âgoodâ is considered to be poor judgement or blind faith. This is similar to the literary elements in âThe River,â a short story as well about Reverend Bevel Summers, a traveling preacher who is going to perform a healing...
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The Heroâs Journey Essay Over the course of thousands of years, human beings have been at the center of creative activity. From the time our ancient ancestors first communicated using rudimentary language in the prehistoric period, they have created their own basic stories. As such, storytelling is an innate part of humanity as well as an instinct. Since we were...
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The tale of Medea begins in a dire state of suffering and betrayal. The play revolves arounds a devastated and enraged Medea that seeks out vengeance on her newly betrothed ex-husband, Jason. Despite Medea's murderous tendencies, she feels utterly betrayed as well as abandoned and wants nothing more than for Jason to feel as she does, if not worse. Jason...
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Authors reference other texts to construct emphasis on themes, bring out characterization and intrigue the reader on deeper meanings. Published in 1932, Aldous Huxleyâs âBrave New Worldâ depicts a dystopian society composed on the reliance of drugs, production of new technology and efficiency of mass production. In the novel, there is constant reference to William Shakespeare including direct quotes from...
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In of Mice and Men, it seems an undeniable law of nature that dreams should go unfulfilled. From George and Lennieâs ranch to Curleyâs wifeâs fame, the charactersâ most cherished ambitions repeatedly fail to happen. However, the fact that they do dream and often long after the possibility of realizing those dreams has vanished, suggests that dreaming serves a purpose...
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Picture this: the United States just faced the worldâs worst economic downfall in the history of industrialization. The Great Depression. It is at the period of time, between 1929 to 1939, when jobs are slim to none. A young woman finds herself in a difficult situation. Driven by the futility of the American Dream, she takes advantage of every opportunity...
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The Hunger Games starts with an ethical dilemma in the first chapter. Katniss discusses going hunting outside the district even though if she gets caught it could result in death. I feel that she chooses to hunt despite the consequences because she didnât want to see her little sister or mom starve. I believe she uses the virtues approach in...
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For the characters in Of Mice and Men, dreams are useful because they map out the possibilities of human happiness. Just as a map helps a traveler locate himself on the road, dreams help Lennie, George, and the others understand where they are and where theyâre going. Many dreams in the work have a physical dimension: Not just wishes to...
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From courage, to sin, and even identity, the main character in the novel The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, had to face many objectifying situations from her mistakes. Although real places and possible real events occured in the novel, the genre is considered historical fiction. The time period in which the novel was told in was the 17th century,...
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Ray Bradbury and Kurt Wimmer highlight the use of female figures to show societyâs truth and Kurt Vonnegut portrays that the overuse of technology can lead to a robotic society. In Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse is a significant influence on Montag and makes him realize that books are important in the world. Similarly, in Equilibrium, Mary shows John the feeling of...
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J.D. Salingerâs fictional novel, The Catcher in the Rye, illustrates sixteen year-old Holden Caulfieldâs coming-of-age and the difficulties that accompany him through it. Salinger expresses the alienation adolescents face when assuming adult responsibilities, challenging their capacity on recognizing their own role. Throughout the novel, Holden's constant motif is finding opportunities to rescue others, when failing to rescue himself. Common themes...
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In a vast majority of ancient Greek epics, males tend to be the heroes of the stories. The Iliad and the Odyssey are perfect examples of male characters being the main heroes in each respectable epic. In Homerâs, The Odyssey Odysseus is proclaimed to be the main hero of this epic. Though the Odyssey is centralized around Odysseusâs character and...
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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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Introduction Lois Lowry's "The Giver" is a seminal work in the genre of dystopian literature, renowned for its exploration of themes like freedom, memory, and individuality. At the heart of this narrative is Jonas, a character whose portrayal is central to the novel's impact. As the protagonist, Jonas serves as a conduit through which the reader experiences the stark contrasts...
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In 1953, author and novelist Ray Bradbury published a book titled Fahrenheit 451, and it has become a must-read in American literature. It is often studied in classrooms across the countries not only for it's relevant themes of censorship and government control, but also the literary devices used by Bradbury to convey his message. The message that Bradbury tries to...
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Some people might declare that Oedipus was punished worse than Creon. On the other hand, some people might believe that Creon had the worse punishment out of the two. Oedipusâ story started out as him being a prince of Thebes. The city has been struck by a plague, the citizens are dying, and no one knows how to put an...
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