Bad parenting occurs when the guardian of a child does not act out their duties and responsibilities when raising that child. There are many reasons why a parent is considered bad. Bad parents abstain from affection from their child, lack support in their child, take up excessive or extreme discipline, or are unwilling to provide any necessary resources for their...
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In our interactive oral we discussed the cultural and contextual considerations of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. During our discussion we discussed the Iraq and Iranian War and I found this discussion quite intriguing and engaging. The interactive oral gave me a unique opportunity to understand Persepolis in extra detail as we explored several different ideas and themes. Our discussion began...
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The big argument with all the books that have turned into films or the reverse is the similarities and differences between them. On most films, they say based off the book, so they do not have to exactly copy word for words what the book says. In this case with the graphic novel Persepolis the film sticks to the novel’s...
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In the years since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the country of Iran has built up some very negative reputations in the West. The actions of certain extremists cause the world to associate Iran with terrorism, corruption, and production of deadly weapons. This is represented in President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address, when he classified Iran as...
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Persepolis is a completed autobiographical series by author Marjane Satrapi that shows her upbringing in the war-torn city of Tehran, located in Iran. The citizens of Tehran were subjected to years of war and religious extremism. The environment of her childhood in Iran had changed her personality. This will be the central theme of this paper. In order to explore...
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Barak Goodman and Jamila Ephron’s documentary, Woodstock; Three Days that Defined a Generation highlights the making and delivery of the festival that was to become a quintessential part of the counterculture revolution of the 60s. Woodstock epitomised a generation’s stance on civil rights, the Vietnam war, woman’s liberation, gay rights and environmental movements. While it started as an idea by...
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Fences Fences is a story of a black man named Troy. Most of the story tells of Troy's experiences and how it shapes his character. The audience cannot overlook the main ideas expressed in the play. The themes include poor upbringing, racial prejudice, interpretation, and inheritance of history, and struggles in relationships. The audience can also note elements such as...
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Introduction Margaret Atwood's seminal work, The Handmaid's Tale, published in 1985, remains a pivotal piece of dystopian literature that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. Set in the fictional Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime that supplants the United States, the narrative explores themes of power, control, and gender oppression. Through the protagonist, Offred, Atwood crafts a chilling portrayal of...
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Some adaptations make significant changes to the original text, while some fail to depict the thoughts of the author. This is especially the case with the adaptation of The Hunger Games, which has undergone several changes. Some of these alterations were necessary to create the desired effect for the audience. Hunger Games is about a young girl named Katniss, who...
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It is commonly seen when a book is turned into a movie, to have significant changes and alterations. Some add up to the overall thrill movie-makers want to create for their audience, some fail to depict the writer’s thoughts when writing the book. The novel “Hunger Games” is among those books that have been incarnated in movie theaters all over...
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Fiction is something that is created by the imagination of the author, transforming abstract thoughts into vivid worlds that capture readers' minds. A story is invented or formed by the author, characters are carefully developed, the plot and the dialogues are set, and a work of fiction emerges like a living, breathing creation. However, a fictional work does not tell...
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Within the realms of fairy-tales and dramatic plays, characters have always been depicted as villains or heroes. Villains are conquered, while heroes are triumphant. August Wilson examines this with regards to the protagonist, Troy Maxson, in his play Fences, where a bold and bitter black man alienates those around him, cheats on his wife and commits Gabe to a mental...
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“Why do you think they always say never give up on something you want to be in life?” Life is all about how you make it, you will have to fight many battles just to be where you want. Some might be easy, and some might be hard. Reading many epics this semester, The Odyssey, Gilgamesh, and Sundiata are relatable...
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Introduction August Wilson's play "Fences" intricately weaves a narrative that revolves around the complexities of human relationships. At the center of this narrative is Troy Maxson, a character whose love for his wife, Rose, is both profound and deeply flawed. This essay examines whether Troy truly loves Rose, considering the multifaceted nature of love and the societal constraints that shape...
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This essay discusses director, Baz Luhrmann’s director style. In addition, this essay will apply Baz Luhrmann’s unique director style to the 2012 dystopian film, The Hunger Games (which is based off of Suzanne Collins’s novel of the same name), in order to for the film to agree with the criteria of Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Style. Firstly, the cinematographic and directing...
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To know whether Panem is a command or market economy, we must first understand both. A market economy is a type of economic system where prices and production are determined by unrestricted competition by privately owned businesses, like the United States. Another way to look at it is that in a market economy, the activity is unplanned, it is not...
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The Hunger Games, an insightful novel by Suzanne Collins, is based on morals and justice. This novel is about Katniss Everdeen, a 16 year old girl and tribute for The Hunger Games, who is obligated to fight to the death with twenty-three others. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger and stronger representatives who have trained for...
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In, the poem “The Epic of Gilgamesh” the main character and hero of the story is Gilgamesh. In the beginning, Gilgamesh is not the fair and just king as the gods expected of him. Gilgamesh thought that because he was mostly god he could anything he wanted with no consequences. Gilgamesh caused an abundance amount of distress and pain to...
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War, a terrible war. A war in the form of a game. How would you feel if you were a tribute in a game like that? The hunger games by Suzanne Collins is a dystopian novel reflecting on the world we live in right now. The hunger games have many aspects that reflect on this world. The dystopian novel portrays...
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Harry Potter is a character in the series of fantasy fiction novels written by J.K. Rowling. It is one of the most famous stories in the world and almost all people seem to know about it. There are seven series of the novels, which are Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter...
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Throughout 'Gretel in Darkness', Louise Gluck employs the medium of poetry to describe the intense emotional turmoil that a survivor of traumatic experiences can go through, weaving the audience through the flashbacks of a distressing experience and interjecting the all too real alienation that one can feel when recovering. The author's expert word choice and rhetorical questioning invites the audience...
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In Jack London's The Call of the Wild Buck goes through a self-evaluation because of his surroundings and what he has to adapt to. Buck changes for the better and worse because of his adaptability, intellect and might. Because of these traits, he can overcome great obstacles. He is constantly trying to adapt to nature because it is the only...
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Introduction Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" is a profound narrative that explores the themes of survival, adaptation, and the intrinsic connection between man and nature. Chapter Three, titled "The Dominant Primordial Beast," is pivotal as it marks a significant transformation in Buck, the protagonist. This chapter captures Buck's journey from a domesticated pet to a creature that begins...
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In the unforgiving and savage north, humans commit atrocities and make unwise choices but, many of these are unknowingly orchestrated by a hunger that burns inside of all, greed. The theme of greed is a key aspect throughout the book, The Call of the Wild. Buck, a civilized dog from the south, is taken from his home and paired with...
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The Call of the Wild is a novel of “devolution” which traces the process of releasing Buck’s savage, atavistic nature beneath its civilized veneer”(citation). Buck, a St. Bernard Shepherd mix, was a very loyal pet to his own family in California where life was easy and good. However, Buck is kidnapped during the time of the Klondike Gold Rush where...
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Individualism describes the habit of being independent and self-reliant. In both The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Call of the Wild, the main characters display the habit of individualism. Christopher takes himself from his home in Swindon to London. Buck travels from Santa Clara Valley, California to Canada. Both characters take their trips alone. In...
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Buck, who is a very big and pretty Saint Bernard, has changed through the book due to his new owners, and friends, and his new journey’s. Buck throughout this story has to be able to adapt to his new changes and has to overcome all his new challenges. Weather it’s be taken from his home, beaten with a club, just...
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Introduction William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' is a profound exploration of the intrinsic nature of humanity when stripped of societal norms and constructs. Published in 1954, the novel delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche through the lens of a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island. Golding's narrative raises fundamental questions about civilization, power, and...
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Introduction 'Esperanza Rising' by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a profound narrative that encapsulates the trials and triumphs of a young girl, Esperanza Ortega, whose life changes dramatically after the death of her father. Set during the Great Depression, the novel intricately weaves themes of resilience, class struggle, and personal growth, providing a rich tapestry of historical and cultural insights. The...
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Experiences refer to the nature of the events someone or something undergoes, and can either change a person for better or for worse. Throughout the novel, Fifth Business the protagonist, Dunstan Ramsay goes through many experiences that help make him the person he becomes by the end of the story. According to Jungian analyst Anthony Stevens, individuation is the “process,...
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