For years, sociologists have been developing various theories as to when and how an individual becomes an adult. In sociology, the topic of adulthood is very contradictory, as it can be perceived in different ways. Many sociologists believe that an individual must face psychological, biological, cultural-sociological, and environmental factors that will influence a person's development. The author Khaled Hosseini, uses...
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This story, described by their mom, relates an ungainly get-together of two sisters, Maggie and Dee. Maggie has consistently been a less difficult young lady who wanted to remain at home with their mom, Mama, in Augusta, Georgia. Dee, be that as it may, was sent to class, ventured to the far corners of the planet, and picked up progress....
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In the book A Thousand Splendid Suns written by Khaled Hosseini, in part three of the book, the attention turns back to Mariam’s point of view which she and Rasheed take care of Laila. Laila was rescued by Rasheed who found her in the rubble and saved her life. Later on, Rasheed decides to marry Laila because he says if...
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“You wanted a women’s culture. Well, now there is one. It isn’t what you meant, but it exists.” (Attwood 127). The regime of Gilead claims that it supports the culture of female solidarity and unity, but only creates a culture of tyranny and oppression. In The Handmaid’s Tale by Marget Attwood, the author not only focused on the hierarchy between...
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“Everyday Use” tells the story of a rural, African American family from the perspective of a mother who has overcome racism, and obstacles, and endured labor-intensive hard work to provide better opportunities for her daughters. Despite Mama’s efforts to protect her children from the side of the world that has contributed to her rugged exterior, her youngest daughter, Maggie, suffered...
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Miriam is a fifteen-year-old Afghani girl who has had a troubled upbringing. Mariam’s mother, Nana, was a housekeeper for a very wealthy man named Jalil. Nana became pregnant with Jalil’s baby, Miriam, and has suffered great shame. She and Mariam had to move out of town into a very small cottage, away from Jalil and his wives and children. Ever...
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The Nature vs Nurture debate has always been important to the growth of one’s personality and character. In this essay, we will focus more on the nurture aspect. Here, we will analyze the impact of the male characters in the growth and development of Celie’s personality from the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker. One of the most prominent...
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The sequence I have chosen to analyze starts when the handmaids file into the salvaging and ends with the man accused of rape, kneeling, and surrounded by the Handmaids. This is a turning point for the character of Offred, as we see her understanding her terrible situation with increased clarity throughout the extract and this makes the viewer recognize the...
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Despite 'A Doll's House' (1879) and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' (2007), being written over a century apart, collectively both texts highlight the oppressing nature of a patriarchal society. Henrik Ibsen explores the journey of the main protagonist Nora, who becomes dissatisfied with her sacrifice to become a wife and fulfil her role as a mother. Eventually, she realizes that to find...
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Forrest Gump. The true example of what it means for someone to prosper and grow with adversity constantly by his side. I guess what makes him so likeable to millions around the world including me, is his sense of acceptance to whatever comes his way. There is no doubt or worry in the back of his mind of what the...
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Comparative Analysis of Two Characters in The Namesake This paper is all about a comparison between two characters of the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake. We are going to compare how the author paints these characters with other characters in the novel. Gogol Nikhil, who is the main character, and his mother, Ashami are the center of this analysis....
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The optimistic tone of Act II, which graces the union between Romeo and Juliet through their marriage, significantly changes at the beginning of Act III due to the fight that breaks out between the families of Capulet and Montague. These few lines dramatically shift the play into a tragedy, a juxtaposition from what it was before, a romantic comedy. The...
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Beyoncé once stated “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” As the protagonist of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, Gogol Ganguli embarks on a journey of self-discovery from birth through a carefree and rambunctious childhood to evolving into a down-to-earth, kind-hearted, and selfless individual. As Gogol’s identity develops, he...
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Insanity is at once a social stigma and a tool used toward exclusion, marginalization, and domination of characters rebellious in nature otherwise ‘difficult to control’; in many cases, it is a reaction toward the external world, and in a limited number of cases it is what is called- ‘mental imbalance’ or insanity which may or may not have been triggered...
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The standard of beauty has changed throughout the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is how women have been forced to conform to the standards set by the media. “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison was set in the 1940s, a time when white beauty standards deformed the lives of black women. Upon googling the 1940’s images it...
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The novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood, is based upon a totalitarian society that treats women as property and takes their civil rights away from them, forcing them into sexual servitude to replenish the population. The book has been turned into a Hulu original series that shows a view of a totalitarian society within the United States. However, the...
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In Alice Walker's Everyday Use sisters Dee and Maggie can no longer be at odds. Although their slight differences and similarities are obvious to the reader, they become clearer when the mother sees them. More features can be seen for him when his mother shows this to him. Mother is very good at noticing the different qualities among her daughters,...
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Celie remarked, “All my life I had to fight” (Goodreads). Growing up in the rural south during the twentieth century as a young black woman was burdensome. Women faced racial discrimination along with sexual oppression. Instead of black oppression by whites, this novel turns out to be black oppression by blacks. In addition to the oppression by blacks, despite solitude,...
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“Freedom, or the lack thereof, is inextricably linked with power” In light of this statement explore how Alice Walker and Emma Donoghue present the relationship between freedom and power in Room and The Color Purple. Throughout the entirety of both novels, constant inferences can be made about a journey of liberation, whether it be the similar physiological release in both...
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Through a study of Alice Walker's novel, The Color Purple, this paper is going to talk about those black women who have traveled a long journey from suffering male dominance, to rebellion against its conventions, and to creating their freedom. Alice Walker's “The Color Purple” was written in 1982, in an epistolary form. She has managed to use the form...
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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is a novel, which has been described as a “fresh post-feminist approach to future shock” due to its detailed introduction to the world of sexism committed by the patriarchal society of the Republic of Gilead. It reflects the dystopian male-controlled society, where women are treated inferiorly and unequally while facing sexism and social disparage....
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Joker, one of the most controversial films of 2019, is based on the life of a man named Arthur Fleck, who lives with his mother and takes on the role of a husband and a son. He has a condition in which he laughs involuntarily but that happens when he sees societal failures and instead of crying he laughs. The...
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Personal growth and personal struggles in the black family are the primary topics covered in Lorraine Hansberry’s 1957 play A Raisin in the Sun, inspired by Langston Hughes’s poem, published in 1951 titled “Harlem (A Dream Deferred).” The story follows the Younger family, living in “Chicago’s Southside, sometime between World War II and the present” (Hansberry 1437). The Younger family...
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The first sign of alienation that happens to him is his reaction to his physical change. Gregor Samsa feels that he has been treated as a lowly insect and comes to feel that he is one: the story leaps from “I feel like an insect” to “I am an insect.” [1] Whatever the causes, Gregor’s feeling is rooted in the...
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Antonio and Bassanio's relationship is one of the most compelling aspects of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Their bond is multifaceted, encompassing elements of friendship, loyalty, financial dependency, and possibly unspoken romantic feelings. Antonio, a melancholic merchant, and Bassanio, a young Venetian nobleman with a penchant for extravagance, are bound together in a relationship that raises numerous questions about...
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In literature, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character. In William Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth," several characters serve as foils to the titular character, Macbeth. One of the most prominent foils to Macbeth is Banquo. Banquo's character is essential in understanding Macbeth’s moral and psychological decline. Through...
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Sonia Sanchez, a pivotal figure in African American literature, has made significant contributions to the realm of poetry and activism. Her works are characterized by their poignant exploration of race, gender, and cultural identity, which resonate deeply within the socio-political landscape of the United States. This essay delves into Sanchez's literary corpus, examining her thematic concerns, stylistic innovations, and the...
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Introduction Paul Zindel's novel The Pigman presents readers with a compelling narrative that delves into the lives of two teenagers, John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen, as they form an unexpected friendship with an elderly man named Angelo Pignati. Among the central characters, John stands out as a complex and multifaceted individual whose personality and actions greatly influence the story's progression....
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Introduction "The Squatter and The Don," a novel penned by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton in 1885, delves into the complex socio-political landscape of post-Mexican-American War California. This seminal work not only offers a gripping narrative but also serves as a poignant critique of the socio-economic and racial tensions that characterized the period. Through its rich tapestry of characters and...
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Short story "Cathedral" is a seminal work that explores the profound capacity for personal transformation through connection and empathy. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist whose interactions with a blind man named Robert catalyze a significant change in his perceptions of life and relationships. This essay examines how Carver uses character development, symbolism, and narrative structure to underscore the transformative...
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