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According to (Oxford, 2019), free will is “the power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate’ the ability to act at one’s discretion”. Both Bradbury’s and Atwood’s novels blatantly disregard this term and in replace, supplement different ways they think people can conform to their regimes. For example in Atwood’s novel The Handmaid's Tale, free will exists inside...
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Moreover, it explains that Santiago still needs the community, the individual who shares and supports the same idea, in his decision-making process. Santiago’s choice to be a shepherd illustrates that Santiago has the freedom to choose. The freedom is entailed by his responsibility, to enjoy his days as a shepherd. However, this decision sets him apart from his family. This...
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Mr Charrington placed his battered old wig and spectacles on the bench in front of him. He sighed inaudibly as he jerked the seat towards him and sat down directly in front of the telescreen. It was quite obvious that he was no longer the same person. He then roused himself and sat up straighter as he turned the telescreen...
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When comparing two books written by the same author, it is expected that you will be able to pick up on the authors' special technique to make each of their books as intriguing as possible. This cannot be said about Truman Capote and his books “In Cold Blood,” and “Breakfast at Tiffanys.” When writing these books Capote was not just...
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First of all, it should be noted that despite many differences, the 1956 film adaptation remained true, faithful to the main ideas and themes of the original story. In the 1956 film adaptation, we have a dark scene with cold colors. Thus, black, grey, and white are the dominant colors. (There is a monochromatic scheme). Moreover, the lighting of the...
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“A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” (Steinbeck). John Steinbeck’s famous novel, Of Mice and Men, is about an unlikely pair, Lennie and George. The two men embark on...
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Urban decay is the setting. Why is this important? Urban decay is very important as a setting in 1984, as it is another example of an unjust social system. The Inner Party doesn't care about the living conditions of the Outer Party and the Proles, it shows they don’t have their best interests at heart. If the people they govern...
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Persuasion, Jane Austen’s appropriately titled fifth novel, generates ideas behind the purpose of ‘persuasion’ within society, especially for the welfare of self and others. What ‘persuasion’ actually is develops throughout out the novel. We see evidence of the giving of advice by Lady Russel, guilt and cohesion by society as well Anne’s own family to conform to her societal role,...
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Mary Shelley, with her splendid story of humanity's fixation on two restricting powers: creation and science, keeps on drawing perusers with Frankenstein's numerous implications and impact on society. Frankenstein has had a significant impact crosswise overwriting and popular culture and was one of the significant supporters of a new sort of ghastliness. Frankenstein is most celebrated for being viewed as...
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It is common knowledge that a person's parents have a significant effect on their life and shape that child to be the way they are. In some situations, the father is the bedrock of the protagonist. In others, he is the reason some bad happens to the protagonist or the antagonist. Unfortunately, it is the latter in the book. Things...
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Introduction 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks is a poignant love story that captures the hearts of readers around the world. This literary critique will delve into the themes, narrative techniques, and character development within the novel. By analyzing the novel's portrayal of love, memory, and the passage of time, we can gain a deeper understanding of the emotional impact and...
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Introduction "Across a Hundred Mountains" is a captivating novel by Reyna Grande that explores themes of migration, identity, and the pursuit of a better life. Published in 2006, the book follows the intertwining stories of two women, Juana and Adelina, as they embark on separate journeys from Mexico to the United States. This literary criticism essay will analyze key elements...
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The Giver and The Last Dog are two great examples of middle school literature, so they are naturally similar in many areas. The Giver, written by Lois Lowry, touches on the subjects of emotions and memories, and The Last Dog, written by Katherine Paterson, explores the concepts of truth and emotions. A strength of The Giver is the word choice;...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ by Thomas Harris is the second book in the series of Hannibal Lecter. Before discussing about the book, I want to talk about Thomas Harris. The author of this book because I him find to be very interesting. Little is known about Thomas Harris. He is very out of the public’s eye and very off...
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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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“A Marsh is not a swamp, a marsh is a space of light where grass grows in water…Then within the marsh, here and there, true, swamp…Swamp water is still dark, having swallowed the light in its muddy throat. …the swamp is quiet” (1969, page 11, Prologue). ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ by Delia Owens is all about resilience and survival, but...
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The book that I have chosen to review is titled ‘Where Rainbows End’. This book has been suggested to me by a good friend. The author of this book is a famous Irish writer, Cecelia Ahern. This is the second book of the author, the first one being ‘PS. I Love You’, which was published in 2004. This is the...
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Rules need to be broken at times. As both the 1985 film by John Hughes, ‘The Breakfast Club’, and the 1981 novel by Morton Rhue, ‘The Wave’, discuss why and what can happen when such acts are done. With so much desire to break the rule, there is little room left to see why they need to be disobeyed sometimes....
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In the novel 'Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, the story of Umuofia, a fictionalized village set in Nigeria, is told. The novel details Umuofia as a pre-colonized village, allowing the reader in on their customs and traditions, all the way to a colonized Umuofia; where the story ends. Throughout this story of colonization, many themes are displayed. Masculinity in...
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Introduction David Malouf's novel, "Ransom," offers a profound exploration of themes such as grief, redemption, and the transformative power of storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, Malouf reimagines a brief episode from Homer's "Iliad" with a focus on the human elements that underpin mythic narratives. This novel intricately balances the epic and the personal, delivering a narrative...
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Death states, “Did they deserve any better, these people? How many had actively persecuted others, high on the scent of Hitler's gaze, repeating his sentences, his paragraphs, his opus?” (Markus Zusak p. 375-76) 1942, was a year known for being the beginning to an unfortunate end. Although some survived the horrific war known as, World War Two, effects rendered and...
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In contemporary literature, novels such as The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander depict the cycle of oppression among African Americans. A book from the perspective of a Caucasian police officer advocating white privilege or racism is rarely seen on the shelves of bookstores, much...
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