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Truth about War in Stephen Crane's Poem ‘Do Not Weep, Maiden’

2 Pages 997 Words
The poem ‘Do Not Weep, Maiden, for War Is Kind’ by Stephen Crane was published in 1895 during the period of realism in American literature. The American poet Stephen Crane was born in 1871 and has had many popular works that take place during and have been influenced by the Civil War, including this piece. Although Crane was born after...

Unequal Power Distribution in 'Blade Runner' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'

3 Pages 1397 Words
The novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ written by Margret Atwood and the movie ‘Blade Runner’ share the similarities of power being distributed unequally throughout their respective society. Both protagonists have some sort of power although for Offred's power is very minor and only used at very rare moments. Tyrell and the Commander in both of their societies have immense power, however...

Theme of Slavery and Slave Wanderings in American Literature

6 Pages 2519 Words
Slavery is not just a word but a monumental period of history that caused severe pain for Africans and African Americans for financial and economic gain. The institution of slavery in colonial North America consisted of African culture, Christianity, and resistance. The treatment of slaves varied, but it was typically brutal. Whippings, beatings, rape, and executions were a terrible routine...

Nostalgia in 'The Great Gatsby' & 'Midnight in Paris'

2 Pages 912 Words
Gold, something we associate with illumination, triumph and passion, and endless pursuit of our own personal endeavors. It is no surprise that the term ‘golden age’ refers to a period in time in which one believes that they would be happier, or more content with their life. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ is regarded as arguably one of...

Loss of Identity in ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ and ‘Arthur Corunna's Story’

2 Pages 862 Words
Ever since the Europeans landed on Indigenous Australian’s land they have lost so much of their identities. What started with their land being called Terra Nullius and being taken away from them, Indigenous Australians then had to endure years of loss because of colonization. Both the film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ by Phillip Noyce and ‘Arthur Corunna's Story’ by Sally Morgan...

The Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ and the Personal Growth Its Protagonist

2 Pages 1087 Words
What would you do if you were stuck reliving the same day in the exact same place repeatedly? I often asked myself this same question as I was watching ‘Groundhog Day’. ‘Groundhog Day’ is a romantic comedy movie that starts off with Phil Connors, an arrogant weatherman, who goes to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to do a broadcast of the annual events...

Life and Work of Leonardo Da Vinci Essay

2 Pages 1103 Words
Introduction The Renaissance was a period that marked the separation of the modern world from the Middle Ages. It was a time of renewal in Western culture, specifically in the fields of art, science, and thinking. The pioneers set the standards for early modern art and science during this period. Among these leaders is the renowned Leonardo da Vinci, an...

Importance of Tris's Character in the Film 'Divergent'

2 Pages 784 Words
In the film ‘Divergent’, directed by Neil Burger, an important character is Tris. Tris is an important character because of her bravery in overcoming the fears she had, her relationship with Four, and her stopping Jeanine because of her trying to overthrow Abnegation. Firstly, Tris is important because of her bravery which isn't the absence of fear, but you need...

Neo-Colonialism in 'Life and Debt' and Nkrumah's Essay

3 Pages 1142 Words
Kwame Nkrumah in his essay ‘Neo-Colonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism’ unleashes two different dimensions where in theory a neo-colonial state seems independent and sovereign but in reality, that state’s economic system, political policy, cultural practices are influenced/controlled by external powers. In the documentary ‘Life and Debt’, directed by Stephanie Black, the director has carefully presented how external power such...

Emergence of Captivity Narratives in American Literature

4 Pages 1887 Words
History is not everything that happened in the past, just the important events which happened in the past. Written form of history is known as literature. Drama, poetry, and novels are the different forms of literature. The literature during the different eras portrayed the common problems that existed within the society during that particular time. Therefore, literature is a kind...

American Dream's Dark Side in 'Winter Dreams' and 'The Swimmer'

4 Pages 1602 Words
The American Dream is depicted as an ideal, almost perfect lifestyle mostly centered around money and materialistic possessions. However, it can also be seen as a very flawed and selfish idea. This flawed image is wonderfully portrayed in the stories ‘Winter Dreams’ and ‘The Swimmer’. Both stories use different plot elements and hidden meanings to convey this flawed image of...

Impact of Colonialism in Danticat's Brother I'm Dying and Black's Life

3 Pages 1299 Words
In both Edwidge Danticat’s ‘Brother I’m Dying’ and Stephanie Black’s ‘Life and Debt’, the concept of the afterlives of slavery and colonialism are fundamental. In both, black countries that were previously colonized by a white European power. Danticat and Black shed light on how these people readjust to life after colonialism and slavery, but also the repercussions to the civilization...

Dominant Social Narratives in 'Blade Runner' and 'Frankenstein'

2 Pages 1028 Words
Authors create works to convey their experiences and views on society. The texts they create are utilized to send a message and express their standpoints on social narratives. In the related works, the movie ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) and the novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818), the authors contradict the dominant social narratives of their time, supporting counter-narratives, including romanticism and the regress of...

Review of John Grisham's ‘A Painted House’

1 Page 527 Words
‘A Painted House’ is a perfect representation of the common American lifestyle. It was inspired by the authors own childhood in the American South. It takes place in the south around the 1950s. This story is told through the eyes Luke Chandler, a seven-year-old boy. His memories and struggles are expressed in so many descriptive ways leading to the overall...

Review of Andy Weir's Book ‘The Martian’

2 Pages 824 Words
In the book ‘The Martian’ by Andy Weir, the story is told from a perspective of a person named Mark Watney and he is stranded on the planet Mars all alone. The reason he is stranded is because there was storm that made the crew decide to evacuate Mars; in the process of the evacuation Mark gets knocked out and...

Reflections on the Story 'The Sniper'

3 Pages 1369 Words
The main character of the short story 'The Sniper' was calm and brave, he stayed really calm when he was hiding on the roof, and he was brave, because when his arm was hit by the bullet, he tried to overcome his pain, and he wrapped the wound himself. He is smart and resourceful, he tricked another sniper which was...

Racism in Modern Society

4 Pages 1731 Words
Many minor communities are subjected to racism and discrimination but what exactly does racism refer to? Racism is the discrimination in order to add categories and show superiority among people of different phenotypic traits or believes and social standings. To understand about racism, one first has to divulge in the nature of racism. It is usually assumed that racism has...

Power Used to Exploit the Weak: 'Blade Runner' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'

2 Pages 716 Words
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and ‘Blade Runner’ directed by Ridley Scott both take place in dystopian societies that demonstrate power over their citizens. In both texts, those lower in power are controlled by their representative state and taken advantage of. In ‘Blade Runner’, power runs over humankind and freedom, while ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ demonstrates a similar plot, including...

Nostalgia in 'Midnight in Paris' and 'The Great Gatsby'

2 Pages 1066 Words
Nostalgia and golden age thinking are an exceedingly critical aspect in Fitzgerald and Allen’s works, as through these concepts they are able to convey a noteworthy message regarding the role of dreams and illusions as motivators. Nostalgia is truly one of the great human weaknesses and people underestimate the power it has. We need to establish an understanding of what...

Native American Captivity Narratives in American Literature

3 Pages 1523 Words
This paper examines the genre of Native American captivity narratives and how the narratives influence the way the Natives are perceived. Some of the early captivity narratives depict Indigenous Americans as inhuman savages, while the more recent narratives, those in which the captives choose to spend the rest of their lives with their Indian captors instead of going back to...

Myths in Modern Adaptations of Classic Works

3 Pages 1320 Words
Transformations of myths have materialized over centuries and are dependent on the source material for the provision of commonality between storylines, themes, characters and motifs upon which they ultimately traverse. Through these adaptations and re-interpretations of myths to contemporary frameworks, audiences can engage with and appreciate the rewriting undertaken by the adaptive text, whilst simultaneously enjoying the underlying congruity between...

Miranda Priestly's Leadership Style in 'The Devil Wears Prada'

4 Pages 1980 Words
Miranda Priestly is a leading actress in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ which she practices different kind of leadership theories of management such as Blake and Mouton's theories of leadership, leadership styles and behavioral approaches to leadership. Miranda Priestley’s personality is highly sophisticated, and work driven to the point she demands excellence. She tends to be a task-oriented leader, which she...

Homer Simpson vs Peter Griffin: Character Analysis

1 Page 498 Words
Homer Simpson from ‘The Simpsons’ and Peter Griffin from ‘Family Guy’ share many similarities, yet many differences. They both live this crazy, out of the box life in every episode of the show. Homer and Peter are also both idiotic, but can maintain their job ethics. The difference is that Homer, for the most part, tries to make up for...
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History and Mysticism in 'Pan's Labyrinth' & 'The Shadow of the Wind'

6 Pages 2755 Words
The 1930’s were a traumatic time in many parts of the world. Spain has also endured its fair share of ideological conflicts, of which the Spanish Civil War is a clear example. From 1936 to 1939, Spain saw the most brutal civil war in its history. Often considered a struggle between democracy and fascism, general Francisco Franco's right-wing nationalists eventually...
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