Death and the underworld are perceived through different civilizations. Where Egypt saw life in the underworld similar to their god Osiris, who was alive through death, Mesopotamia saw nothing but darkness. It was at death that the individual has stripped away from all clothing, all glory. “Associated first with darkness, but also with dusk, dryness, and thirst” the concept of...
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Introduction The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known pieces of literature, offers a profound insight into the values and beliefs of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Central to this narrative is the character of Enlil, the Mesopotamian god of wind, air, earth, and storms. Enlil plays a crucial role in the epic, not only as a divine figure wielding immense...
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Oedipus Tyrannos or Oedipus Rex, mainly known as Oedipus the King was written around 420 BC by Sophocles ( 495 BC-405 BC). The name means swollen foot or swollen leg'. This play is considered as the purest and most powerful expression of greek tragic drama. It was cited by the famous philosopher Aristotle, as a perfect tragedy. He also noted...
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Introduction Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman," stands as a monumental piece of American literature that offers a profound and poignant critique of the American Dream through its protagonist, Willie Loman. Willie Loman is portrayed as a tragic figure whose relentless pursuit of success in a capitalist society leads to his inevitable downfall. His character is emblematic of the...
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The novel entitled 'The Scarlet Letter' was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and was published in 1850. The story revolved around the American Puritan culture, which the author is very familiar with because according to him, he mentioned “in my native town of Salem” (8) and “this old town of Salem—my native place” (14) so he was born in a Puritan...
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An Individual's choices and behavior lead to certain consequences that they face in the end. Many believe in higher powers having control over their actions and fate. Others, however, believe they have control over their actions and the consequences that precede them. In Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, Sophocles depicts the Greek's belief that fate controls lives, rather than free will....
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Catharsis is the feeling of pity or fear for someone whose misfortune is undeserved. In the texts, “Hamlet”, by William Shakespeare, and “Oedipus the King”, by Sophocles the audience experiences these feelings for the main characters. It is easy to feel this way for these characters because it is basic human nature to be compassionate for others. We do so...
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There is a spiritual awakening in each of these stories waiting to be heard. Personally, assuming there's an underlying message in each of these tales that fate has the ultimate say in human existence and that we cannot really do much about it. Once we know that our time is coming, we generally look at things in different ways, including...
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Introduction In Sophocles' timeless tragedy, 'Oedipus Rex,' Creon is a character who is pivotal to the unfolding drama, yet often overshadowed by the tragic hero, Oedipus. As the brother-in-law of Oedipus and the uncle to his children, Creon occupies a unique position within the narrative. His role is not merely that of a supporting character but rather serves as a...
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This paper examines the claim that in both Robert Bloch’s ‘Psycho’ and Patricia Highsmith’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, an overarching sense of jealousy that is driving the obsession. In ‘Psycho’, Bloch allows the readers to see Norman’s jealousy when his mother took a lover named Joe Considine, he went over the edge with jealousy and poisoned them both, forging a...
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In the play, Fences, August Wilson uses the conflict of Troy vs. Society to drive the other battles and elements of the story as evidenced by showing Troy’s overlook of his life, and the struggles he had to face. Troy had been an ex-convict and fought daily to not blame society for everything he had to suffer since he had...
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Within every story, there is a particular character that changes the entire storyline and contributes to the outcome of the plot. In plays, character placement and attributions are very important for helping the audience better understand and interpret the meaning throughout the play. The Chorus in Oedipus, Roderigo in Othello, Mrs. Linde in A Doll’s House, and Bono in Fences...
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Abstract: This research paper studies the novella “The Metamorphosis” from absurdism and existing ways and how those two theories reflect on the novella from the point of view of Gregor Samsa the protagonist and from the writer's POV which is “Franz Kafka”. Also, this paper will show how Franz Kafka mirrored himself through the protagonist in the novella and how...
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Envision a world where everyone is flawless, and it is rare to see errors and flaws in this world. What will that world be like? Many people of the world have adored Greek mythology for centuries. Homer, the author of the Odyssey, displayed a series of entertaining stories with a twist. To understand Greek mythology, you must understand the protagonists...
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Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is a frightening illustration of a society that has only two classes, specifically a working class and an oppressive wealthy class. Looking at the text through a Marxist lens makes the distinction between classes even more apparent. The bourgeoisie, or the wealthy upper class, are those who hold power over the lower class using oppression. This...
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Over the course of time, it can be seen that Disney Animated movies have progressed and developed in light of the changing eras. It can be seen that the main female characters have changed as well, they are more independent and self-sufficient now. Female suppression and male superiority have been seen repeatedly time and time. These movies also instilled the...
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Banksy, now a renowned and established graffiti street artist, was born in Bristol, United Kingdom in 1974. He is also known for being a political activist and a film director. Although his full identity still remains unknown, the possible names of Robert Banks and Robin Gunningham have been widely speculated. Banksy had joined a Bristol graffiti group in the 1990s...
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“The magic of a story is when the characters come to life and defy our expectations.” ― H.S. Crow There are many ways an author can tell a story. No matter what way they choose, having a well-developed character will make the story more appealing. The ability to make your character really can make a reader more invested in your...
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Women make up half of humanity and, in many countries, they outnumber men. To society, women were and are still intellectually and physically inferior to men. Through many centuries, the story remains the same women would work hard for small rewards, receive less education, and have to have a “humble” status in society. However, women would still hold titles such...
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‘The Blind Side’ is a movie based on a true-life story about a homeless teen and the family that took him in. The movie is based on Michael Oher who was homeless, who discovered a family that wanted him, and who rose to become famous. This paper will analyze the main character Michael Oher. Michael was an African American homeless...
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This paper is based on the 2005 American biographical sports drama film 'Coach Carter', directed by Thomas Carter. This review is centered on Coach Carter's leadership style; the primary motivation for watching this film is to learn about solid leadership tactics for reaching goals confidently and the ideas and ethics that the coach employs. Coach Carter began his coaching career...
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In 'Smoke Signals', the hero, Victor Joseph, is tested to reclassify his self-idea and furthermore the convictions he has of his dad. The early introduction we get from Victor is that he has a terrible disposition. In any case, it is obvious that he is definitely not a bad person. We are given the inclination that he is somewhat lost...
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Our lives in this world are like living through our own stories and experiences that build up who we are. We tell our stories to others for various reasons and in a way, it's like remembering our past selves to understand who we are in the present. Our stories start off with building our identity. Many people's identity starts off...
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Persopolis Guided Literary Analysis The graphic novel ‘Persepolis’ written by Marjane Satrapi, follows the author and the retelling of her experiences and feelings during the time of the Islamic Revolution which took place in Iran in 1980. The book explores many themes and notions such as feminism, gender roles, freedom, power, justice, social classes, and religion just to name a...
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The movie ‘Coach Carter’ is a veritable story reliant on Coach Ken Carter who was a basketball mentor at a Richmond’s optional school. ‘Coach Carter’ is extraordinarily moving and charming motion picture which was facilitated by Thomas Carter, and this motion picture was released by Central Pictures in 2005. It is certified story of a man who pushed his understudies...
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In the movie Sankofa, the audience was first introduced to slavery and unjust treatment amongst African-Americans, through a number of different scenarios played out in the movie. The opening of the movie starts and engages the audience with a woman named, Mona as a white tourist who is photographing her in modern-day Ghana. Many tourists are visiting the ancient buildings...
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When an individual is exposed to an environment that is destructive to their existence, they will have no choice but to associate their struggles with their identity. In the novel, Night by Elie Wiesel, the reader can observe that Eliezer is a dynamic character who experiences a drastic change in his identity throughout his journey for survival. Eliezer is a...
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One of Naruto’s famous sayings was “Real strength is not what you have when fighting for only yourself. When you have something special that you want to protect, only then can you become truly strong!” (Lina, 2015). This is one of Naruto Uzumaki’s famous inspirational quotes throughout the Japanese series Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto. During the series of Naruto...
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Today, billionaires such as Jeff Bezos are hated by the masses; billionaires are heavily criticized and hated for doing unreasonable things with their money. Even though becoming a billionaire is a dream that many hope to achieve, in reality, many fall short. Billionaires are perceived as self-centered, unsympathetic to others, and unrelatable to the common people. In the superhero universe,...
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At the end of the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the main characters Joel and Clementine, find that they were formerly in a failed relationship in which both of their memories have been wiped by a medical procedure. Returning to the present from the beginning of the film, both characters are dressed in bundles of everyday clothes with...
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