Traditionally, main characters were easily recognized as either a hero or a villain. Heroes demonstrated selflessness, honesty, devotion, and bravery along with many other qualities. Villains illustrate the deceptive, evil traits that are associated with the features of such a character. For a variety of reasons, recently, another kind of character has become very popular--the anti-hero. He, like the hero,...
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Happiness is only real when shared.” said Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild. Having a healthy relationship is a key component when pursuing happiness in life. That is why Chris McCandless, who was unsuccessful in forming a relationship with his own family, sought out nature to fill the void of his family. Throughout his journey with nature, Chris McCandless...
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Introduction: One of the best-selling books in history, ‘The Alchemist’ written by Paulo Coelho, has been translated into over seventy languages, published in one-hundred-forty countries, and sold over sixty-five million copies. It is indexed within the Guinness Book of World Records as the most translated book by a living author. The book, ‘The Alchemist’ is about following your dreams. The...
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Not every marriage has a happily ever after. Mina and Mr. Kapasi have a complicated relationship with their families. Both marriages are failing in multiple ways. Their children play a big role in the failure of their marriages. The willingness to stay faithful to their spouses also aids in the marriages’ downfalls. Love is not always enough to keep a...
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In today’s society, humans are connected in a way that no other generation has ever been able to experience. The movie Into the Wild shows the journey of Chris McCandless on his way to find happiness in the materialistic world he lives in. Since the Romantic period, philosophers have used many theories to prove that happiness can be found, not...
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Authority is a fundamental mechanism that undoubtedly plays a profound role in numerous aspects of modern society. It can be seen within governmental hierarchies, social relationships, as well as organizations. The majority of people tend to accept, or at least tolerate the various forms of authority encountered in everyday life. However, some find difficulty conforming to authority figures and symbols...
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Thesis Statement: This paper talks about the striking similarities between two novels, ‘The Alchemist’, by Paulo Coehlo, and ‘Siddhartha’, by Hermann Hesse from the point of significance of love and wealth on human fulfillment. The texts can be compared considering the presence of resembling characters and themes. About the Authors and their Background: Hermann Hesse and Paulo Coehlo are the...
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Charlie Gordon is a 32-year-old man and he is an enthusiastic man with the desire to learn and become smart. He undergoes an operation that is believed to artificially increase his IQ to a supernormal level. When the operation is complete, it affects his intelligence and subsequent ability to use language, his personality, and his relationship with other people. My...
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The first-ever black woman to have a play performed on Broadway and all around the world in 35 different languages was accomplished by Lorraine Hansberry according to Nava Atlas in Lorraine Hansbury, Creator of a Raisin in the Sun (Atlas). Hansberry was raised in a black middle-class family in the southside of Chicago as the Civil Rights Movement was expanding....
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In the spring of 1992, a young man by the name of Chris McCandless began the most enduring and painful journey of his life into the Alaskan wilderness. He did not know of the dangers that lay ahead yet he proceeded on the death march in search of his own ideals. He was incredibly ill-prepared and uninformed about surviving in...
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The graphic memoir The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi portrays the experience from the author’s childhood in Iran to her adulthood in Austria. The story happens with the background of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Born in a family with advanced and open-minded parents but living under the influence of radical change in society and politics, the main character Marji’s...
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Through all of our lives, we look up to tons and tons of people. It can affect lots of things we see and go through. One of the most influential figures kids have is their parents. Parents can have good and bad influences on their kid’s lives. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, there are multiple examples of how...
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Some people believe that they are completely in control of their lives, while others believe that their lives are completely controlled by fate. And therein lies a question. Are our lives controlled by fate or our own choices? Two texts attempt to answer this question. The first is 'Oedipus', by Sophocles, and 'Into the Wild', by Jon Krakauer. After analysis,...
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Paulo Coelho’s works are characterized by their simplicity, wistfulness, and clear-cut yet deeply poignant delivery. Despite variations in how the stories are narrated, all of his novels carry a familiar philosophical feel to them. He is also a masterful storyteller. Even through the characters’ conversations, there seems to be an insightful lesson being conveyed with direct, honest dialogue, and concise...
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A tragic hero can be defined as a “great or virtuous character who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat” (Dictionary.com). In Sean Penn’s film Into The Wild, the protagonist, Christopher McCandless ventures away from home in seek of freedom from the world which is surrounded by materials and wealth. Growing up in a household that idealized success in the...
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Jane Austen has remained a very famous novelist with audiences all around the world after her death over 200 years ago. Her works, which are entertaining, thought-provoking, and funny, have featured several protagonists with distinct traits that appeal to a wide range of readers. This research attempts to stimulate a larger conversation on how the interior lives of characters are...
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It failed to realize what was in front of it, seeing only what it wanted to see, sort of like a veil. The Crystal Merchant, when he discovered that there were potential business opportunities outside of his comfort zone. Our Englishman. For most of the time we knew him, he was absorbed by his books. When he and Santiago tried...
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Introduction Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman addresses the loss of identity and a man's inability to accept change within himself and society. The play is a montage of memories, dreams, confrontations, and arguments, all of which make up the last 24 hours of Willy Loman's life. The play concludes with Willy's suicide and subsequent funeral. Arthur Miller's play...
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Introduction "A Raisin in the Sun," a seminal work by Lorraine Hansberry, explores the multifaceted aspects of African American life in the mid-20th century, focusing on themes of dreams, identity, and racial discrimination. Set against the backdrop of a segregated Chicago, the play offers a poignant portrayal of the Younger family's struggles and aspirations. Central to the narrative is the...
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The play A Raisin In The Sun written by Lorraine Hansberry carries on the tradition of the Harlem Renaissance by centering the different characters' experiences during and after this period and departs from or extends beyond that tradition by describing their realistic struggles and the racial injustice that they experience every day. In the play A Raisin in the Sun...
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Death of a Salesman, published in 1949, is one of Arthur Miller’s most well-known works. The stage play portrays several universal themes such as betrayal, abandonment, and living the American dream which resonates with many Americans. Miller spoke to working-class families worldwide through his portrayal of the main character’s (Willy) failure to acknowledge the American dream’s false promises and how...
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Socrates said that “the only true wisdom was knowing that you know nothing.” In Coelho’s novel, how is Santiago able to gain wisdom and knowledge? When judging wisdom, one should not look at their wrinkled faces but rather at the actions and words that they exhibit instead. Santiago is an intriguing character who, before his exhibition, appears to have a...
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A war can set back many things in life and can come out of nowhere and destroy everything you love. In 1979 a revolution had happened called “the Islamic Revolution”. Changing many lives and setting back everyone from the life they once had. Marjane Satrapi is the main character of the book of Persepolis. Marjane was very young but she...
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In the film Into The Wild, Sean Penn alters a variety of aspects originally found in the book which removes emphasis on Chris, but at the same time, preserves the crucial components of the story, making the movie seem less biased, and straightforward. Throughout the book, Krakauer mentions and thoroughly describes stories of other individuals which he ultimately uses to...
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In Persepolis, a story of a childhood in Iran, Western ideology and culture are prevalent in a country where it is prohibited. Throughout the graphic novel, the author incorporates many examples of Western culture and ideology which represent particular ideas, themes, and attitudes that are resented by the Islamic regime. Satrapi integrates most of the Western references through the protagonist,...
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There is a lot to say about Chris McCandless. Some say he was an idealistic genius who followed his dreams to the fullest extent. Others say that he was an idiot. Both are true, to a point. The man lived for 113 days in the wilderness off of what little supplies he had with him at the time and that...
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Introduction "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi is a poignant graphic memoir that chronicles the author's experiences growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. This autobiographical work, first published in 2000, offers a rich tapestry of personal and political narratives, presented through stark yet expressive black-and-white illustrations. The memoir invites readers to explore the complexities of identity, cultural upheaval,...
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‘Into the Wild’ is a non-fiction book written by Jon Krakauer. In the novel, the protagonist Christopher McCandless, is a graduate who decides to renounce all his belongings and goes on a hitchhike mission across America. Throughout his journey, Christopher comes across many circumstances that transform his personality. There are two interconnected plots involved in the story; one includes the...
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In the book “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, the main character Holden Caulfield has a mental illness that makes it challenging for him to face reality. There are various cases in which Holden faces parts of his depression which causes him to view life differently than others. A few instances where Holden is not facing reality are...
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Introduction Elie Wiesel's memoir, Night, offers a harrowing account of his experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust. The book provides a profound narrative that not only recounts personal suffering and survival but also delves deeply into the philosophical and ethical questions posed by such an atrocity. For educators, particularly those in special education, Night serves as an invaluable...
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