On its cosmic pedestal, the sun was like the fire that had sent us out of the sky, only worse. It wore and dried us up in the desert for who knows how long. With twenty other people, it was something like a bad dream. So when it came over the mountains like a cupped hand of salvation, we all...
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Introduction In William Shakespeare's King Lear, the theme of blind loyalty emerges as a powerful force that propels the tragedy forward. Blind loyalty, characterized by unquestioning allegiance and an inability to perceive betrayal or deceit, is a critical element in the downfall of key characters. The play examines how such loyalty, while often grounded in noble intentions, can lead to...
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Self-awareness is key to being a good person, no matter how the term “good” is defined. Being self-aware allows one to see when they’re straying away from the path they want to take and to correct any behaviors that drove them off in the first place. The story “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores how a lack of self-awareness...
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Slavery is the social practice in which someone has property rights over another person, who is consequently called a slave. For a long time, slaves were considered a product. Prices changed according to physical conditions, professional skills, sex, age, etc. The only aspect that did not change was their color; they were all black. In present times, this topic is...
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In Dubious Battle, man’s submissiveness to the group contrasts with how Thoreau wants man to be free. In Thoreau’s Walking, walking is a process where you free yourself from society and discover the inner meanings of oneself. Thoreau believes that “horses and steers have to be broken” and that men “have some wild oats still left to sow before they...
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Leadership is always a big deal in different kingdoms, nations, and countries. Whereby other leaders become ambitious and ruthless. The following piece of writing will outline Creon's law, the importance of his law, the period it took him to change it, and either the fairness or unfairness of this law. Creon establishes his law to reinforce his power and make...
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Reality has flaws and situations that are less than ideal, while fantasy can be filled with nothing but a person’s desires. The disappointments reality can bring are the complete opposite of the bliss of fantasy. Just because fantasy is more desirable, living in it can have its flaws too. Although reality may be displeasing compared to a fantasy, making the...
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Shakespeare is known for his remarkable plays and is often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of his time as well as today. Enclosed in his anthology of historical plays, he referred to many historical documents to gather the information he needed. But in reality, Shakespeare dramatized many of these historical events, which also included the addition of certain...
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Fear of death is a phenomenon that exists in all animals including humans, the only difference is how each person reacts to their anxiety and fear. But why are people afraid of death? Because of love, people love everything that they own, and they do not want to forfeit them; however, they know they cannot make any changes since their...
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The transition of how women are perceived from the 20th century to then, post-modern times is differential and quite arguably, dramatic. In both 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'Catcher In The Rye' there is a significant pattern of subversion against stereotypes, specifically women. More specifically, this is shown through the contrast of both female protagonists in 'A Streetcar Named Desire',...
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Introduction Readers may find that the way Dickinson wrote is very similar to the way that we text messages - the lines are short, broken, and sometimes as if they haven’t been organized well. The words are also quite clear and straightforward; the paradoxical language she used may make us confused, but it is also to some extent similar to...
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“The Coddling of the American Mind” written by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt is an essay examining the rise of speech restrictions on college campuses, the demand for trigger warnings, and the policing of microaggressions. This book ties in with the theme of where one comes from and their core values affect their chance of getting certain jobs and learning...
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Walden, written by Henry David Thoreau, introduction and annotations by Bill McKibben, follows the life and observations of Thoreau as he lived apart from civilization for two years and two months near Concord, Massachusetts. During this time, he encounters many different individuals who assist him in forming his ideas of life and society. Thoreau argues that by living a life...
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Segregation has been rooted in society since the start of civilization. It has been more than just a simple means of separation based on skin color. It is more based on the differences in moral values between each race, and the values that are considered more accepted and “better”. Art has always been an outlet for people to express their...
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Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960), is considered a classic text because it consists of these elements; there is insight into the time in which it was set; the 1930’s, at the time of the pre-civil rights movement. It also fits into the place it is set in; in the state of Alabama in the fictional town of...
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Mental instability is a theme that is portrayed in stories and novels by many writers and the stories “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Gilman are not an exception. The setting of the two stories differs and creates a slightly different background force for the reader to empathize with. In both stories, the main...
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Mark Twain called the late 19th century the 'Gilded Age.' By this, he meant that the period was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book “The Great Gatsby '' is a story about a man who is constantly chasing a dream yet not seeing the crumbling reality behind it. The illusions and lies are always changing...
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In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, there is one person who always gets the short end of the stick. That person was Myrtle Wilson. Myrtle was always seeking a better life than what she had. She married George Wilson because he was a gentleman and she thought he was rich. They lived in a ramshackle garage in the...
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The Color Purple by Alice Walker strongly portrays the acts of Religion, Domestic violence, and Women/Femininity. Domestic violence shapes every aspect of Celie’s life in The Color Purple; it keeps her isolated and fearful of the world around her. This circumstance drives the plot and paints a reasonable picture of what life may have been similar to inside an African...
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In 'The Pearl' by way of John Steinbeck, we analyze the depth of lifestyles and their wants. Kino, his partner Jauna, and their child boy, Coyotito, are the core of this magnificently written tale. One day the couple heads out in their canoe to hunt for oysters, however, they find the pearl of the world. It used to be the...
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The Literature ‘Top Girls’ by Caryl Churchill is shaped by the concern of women in work throughout the play. The concern of ‘roles’ in work that women have been reinforced to take and women climbing the ladder of success in work breaking the gender hierarchy are seen in ‘Top Girls. Also shows us that one woman’s success in society does...
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Nature initially defines the universe as composed of two essential components: 'Nature and the Soul.' Interestingly, [Emerson] forges on briefly in the singular and the plural, suggesting that 'all is not separate from us, all which Philosophy distinguishes as the NOT ME, that is, both nature and art, all other men and my own body, must be ranked under this...
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The thing that’s wrong with the world is hate. Hate is an ugly thing from racism to homophobia to transphobia to other religions and so on. While growing up I was taught to show everyone respect and kindness I figured the world was all butterflies and rainbows you know, like everyone was just nice to each other but as I...
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Within the poem, Divorce, Billy Collins shifts from talking about a happily married couple to a divorced couple with their lawyers by using elaborate metaphors and silverware imagery to portray the refined violence in marital separation. The poem, Divorce consists of two stanzas with two lines in each stanza. According to the journal article, Critical Survey of Poetry, the author...
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Good Morrow fellow Venetians and blessed be the day. It is with my deepest sadness that stand before you all as we unite in mourning and admiration as we lay our noble, Othello to earth. Today we shall honor the memory of a truly great man. Othello can be described as many things, courageous, passionate & loyal but to know...
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Cather’s view of immigration encompasses a perspective that points out foreign distinctions of immigrants but also upholds an overarching sentiment of empathy and admiration. There are evident cultural differences, challenges of societal integration, financial struggles, unfortunate pasts, and brutal suicides. Conversely, there are also numerous fond memories and successes for immigrant characters. Cather’s portrayal of immigrants in this manner highlights...
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Have you ever had a dream that felt real? Or make some choices that you regretted and had to go ask for forgiveness? Maybe you can identify with one or multiple characters from The Prodigal Son or Young Goodman Brown. Have you ever been on a journey that changed your way of thinking? The main characters in both The Prodigal...
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One of the biggest issues the world faces today is the magnitude of health discrepancies endured by African Americans. Healthcare should not be dependent on one's ethnicity or economic status. Additionally, many Americans strive to achieve the American Dream. [The American Dream is a symbol of accomplishment in the American culture.] Even though many Americans perceive the healthcare system to...
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Is Shakespeare relevant? The question so many people, past present, and future, have questioned timelessly over again. There’s no doubt that Shakespeare has been such a controversial topic, especially in the developing society of the 21st century. William Shakespeare has been taught in the Australian curriculum for as long as the formal education system has existed. And yet only in...
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Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein has held much influence in culture throughout its time since its release to culture today. The novel focuses on a scientist named Victor Frankenstein who gives life to his creation out of old body parts. Once Frankenstein discovers this creation is not what he imagined, he, along with mankind, rejects the hideous creature leaving him sad...
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