In this essay, two stories “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” will be analyzed focusing on how Edgar Allan Poe employs the themes of physical and mental sickness to reflect fear, mystery as well as death. Both stories present many similarities in which the characters are not only physically ill but also mentally and this...
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The play opens on the scene of an abandoned farmhouse. Glaspell might have chosen the kitchen of the Wright home as the setting for Trifles because she wanted to make a hint that the theme and the plot are about the past. The key to this crime answer is in the past. Because things around them look unpleasant and unfinished....
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Introduction Susan Glaspell's one-act play, Trifles, is a quintessential example of how setting can play an integral role in narrative development. First performed in 1916, the play is set in a rural farmhouse, which becomes more than just a backdrop to the unfolding drama. It becomes a character in its own right, reflecting themes of isolation, gender roles, and the...
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Introduction Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, first published in 1847, remains a masterpiece of English literature, renowned for its intricate narrative style and atmospheric depth. The novel's unique composition is characterized by its complex narrative structure, vivid imagery, and potent themes of passion and revenge. Brontë's writing style in Wuthering Heights defies the conventions of her time, blending gothic elements with...
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Introduction Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a masterpiece of Gothic literature, renowned for its intense exploration of the human psyche and its demonstration of the complexities of guilt and paranoia. Central to the story’s impact is Poe's adept use of figurative language, which enhances the narrative's psychological depth and emotional intensity. Through metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole, Poe...
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The film begins with, who we can assume is, Emily Bronte, walking through the moors toward the house that inspired her story. The following scene, and where the story begins, is Mr. Lockwood’s arrival at Wuthering Heights, who is seeking shelter from the storm. He is Heathcliff's new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, a newly acquired property, which will be discussed...
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Light is at the substance of the actor's environment and directs the viewer's attention to different places on stage. The history of light started in the 1580s and it developed over the years it can be defined differently. Also, light has many purposes to use such as visibility, time and places, etc. Tell Tale Heart was one of many films...
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At the beginning of the story, we were shown to the man’s vulture eye. This eye is the reason for what the killer did and no person would do such a thing because of a single eyeball. In the story, the killer tells the audience that their thoughts have become more powerful. I think that the killer’s senses were not...
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To fully understand masculine behavior in public spaces, it is important to clarify that the concept of masculinity and gender in itself isn’t defined by a static binary of predetermined roles. Gendered behavior is exercised through assumed beliefs of male and female etiquette and is validated through its reception in the presence of others. Defining behavior as fluid may seem...
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The poem is divided into three stanzas and a total of twenty-five lines. Each stanza has these lively words giving me clear images of Africa in my head, just like watching a movie. Maya Angelou expressed her admiration and respect for her motherland through the poem, giving me a brand new impression of Africa. Besides, by telling the story of...
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It’s called ‘The Man’ and it talks about the sexist stereotypes and double standards that still occur between men and women. Swift poses the idea that if she were male, but still the same otherwise, her dating life would be interesting to the public, instead of polarising as it has been. She would be admired or perhaps even idolised for...
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Antigone is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles and is essentially a continuation of Oedipus The King, focusing on his four children long after his and Jocasta’s deaths. As a brief recap, Oedipus was the former king of Thebes who unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy made before he was born that said he would kill his father and marry his mother....
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In his book, Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist, Paul Kingsnorth states,” With climate change changing, with the sixth mass extinction well underway, with the ocean swimming in our industrial refuse, with our chemical backwash in our breast milk and bloodstreams” (32). It is sad to say this but it is the truth, pollution, global warming, trash, deforestation, and other environmental...
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In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of The House of Usher”, the character Madeline is subjected to sexist treatment by her brother, Roderick as well as his friend, who is the unnamed narrator. As Madeline falls ill, the men fear her because she does not embody feminine qualities. She is not spoken to by the men, but portrayed...
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The song I chose was See You Again. This song talks about how there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. For example, the lyrics “It's been a long day without you, my friend And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again” describe how one should always try to stay positive. In our society...
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The Things They Carried By Tim O’Brien: Quotations The Things They Carried “The things they carried were largely determined by necessities” (O’Brien 2). “They carried all they could bear, and then some, including a silent awe for the terrible power of the things they carried” (O’Brien 7). “They carried their own lives. The pressures were enormous” (O’Brien 15). “They carried...
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Introduction William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" remains a timeless piece that continues to captivate audiences with its intricate exploration of themes such as love, identity, and societal norms. Written in the early 17th century, this comedy intertwines mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, crafting a narrative that reveals the complexity of human emotions and social constructs. The play's enduring relevance is rooted...
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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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Desperate times call for desperate measures is a famous line that depicts that the need for a human becomes the source of important invention. The Hunger Games, written by author Suzanne Collins, tells the story of Katniss Everdeen in a dystopian setting. The story begins on the day of the reaping where Katniss volunteers instead of her sister, Prim. The...
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In dysfunctional families, conflicts between members of the family occur continuously and regularly. Family members in dysfunctional families are often disbarred from being unique and may also endure abuse and neglect. The Youngers in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun undergo both loving and hateful moments throughout the play. The Youngers are a dysfunctional family as they have many...
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The proceeding I observed was a continuation of a trial. It was on November 1st, the courthouse was Robert S.K. Welch Court House and the trial was for the case R. v R.C., which occurred in room number 5. The judge in charge of the trial was Justice Huge K. Atwood. The trial was about a youth who was charged...
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'I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.' The preceding quote is an excerpt from Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' which is an absurdist fiction novella about Gregor, a salesman, who unexpectedly transforms into an enormous parasite one morning. 'The Metamorphosis' is an allegoric story that is...
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I started listening to “Let’s Go Away for Awhile” (1966) on YouTube after it appeared in the movie Baby Driver, which became my favorite track. While listening to it, I remembered the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” (1892) from The Nutcracker ballet I watched as a kid on Christmas and YouTube. The pieces are from different musical eras, 74...
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Designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture. With 24,000 m2, of which 9.000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the Museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovative design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited in it. Almost from the moment it...
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The books read in class: All Quiet on the Western Front (by Erich Maria Remarque), and Things Fall Apart (by Chinua Achebe), are books that both demonstrate the different reasons why people engage in wars. People engage in wars for reasons such as their want to display patriotism, many others believe it is the right thing to do, and the...
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Introduction Music appreciation is a multifaceted discipline that involves understanding and valuing music through informed listening, critical analysis, and contextual comprehension. Attending concerts and writing reviews are prominent activities within this field, allowing individuals to engage deeply with musical performances. A concert review serves not only as a documentation of the musical experience but also as an exploration of the...
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Even though it was written 174 years ago, The Raven remains one of the greatest and most iconic works in the history of literature. This poem has impacted many pieces of work such as stories and movies from Poe’s time to the present. From the beginning of the narrative, Poe deliberately and skillfully draws the reader into a somber and...
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Brave New World was written in 1931 by Aldous Huxley an English writer and philosopher. A world that’s under control by the Government, where citizens lost their freedom, however, were granted pleasures instead. They cannot know the truth as they were brought up not knowing and still they don’t want to know the truth anyway. The truth and their happiness...
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One of Zinn’s main points is that we will always be reminded of the violence and wrongdoings of the past (Zinn 2003, p. 9). Part of the reason is that we cover atrocities with other information that is all about the glory. It is easy to say that these wrongdoings are justified because it was necessary for progress. Zinn does...
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Outline of the Story Kite Runner(2003) by Khaled Hosseini often reads like a fable, a parable of love, friendship, and above all redemption. Though it would be naive to limit the novel and its themes to just these three facets, Kite Runner is a lot more. The history of a troubled and savaged nation is told in miniature. The rise...
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