The graphic novel ‘Snowpiercer’, written by Jacques Lob and illustrated by Jean-Marc Rochette, is most closely represented by Marxist criticism. Marxist literary criticism is a loose term describing literary criticism based on socialist and dialectic theories. ‘Snowpiercer’ represents the three-class in Marxist criticism: the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie, and the proletariat. The aristocracy can be best represented by the lieutenant in...
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In his essay, ‘The Human Cost of an Illiterate Society, Jonathan Kozol speaks about all the issues surrounding illiteracy around the world, but also in the United States. He tells about all the downfalls in the lives of those who can’t read and their lack of future or even current success because of it. The English language becomes a fear...
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Liberal, Marxist, and nationalist perspectives are often described as contrary to one another in their beliefs of the relationship between the individual and society. In this essay, I will show that through these differences, though with slight underlying agreements, liberalism has been the most successful in predicting a relationship between the individual and society. I will first explore each of...
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Why would anyone want to give up their liberty to be controlled completely by a supreme figure? Totalitarianism was found in a few European countries and the common reason between them was that they were living in miserable conditions, and it feels irreparable. Some of the outcomes of their conditions caused production to plummet, faltered economies, and a rapid decline...
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“It is a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality than the equal treatment of unequals” (Frankfurter). Inequality happens anywhere and everywhere in different times and places throughout the world. It is oppressive by nature and seeks to condemn those who are seen as lesser or unworthy of equal and fair treatment. Prominently, the novels ‘Scythe’ by...
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From a National Artist for Literature and one of the famous Filipino writers not only known in the country but globally, Francisco Sionil Jose who was not born with a silver spoon in Pangasinan on December 1924. He has experienced political and economic activities in different countries. With his experience, he put it into a story which he titled ‘The...
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F. Sionil José’s ‘The God Stealer’ has to be one of the best short stories to be written since it has won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Short Story, one of the best awards to be won by a writer for his or her work. Back in 1959, José’s inspiration for writing ‘The God Stealer’ was from his own...
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‘1984’ delves into a world where the all-powerful party, Ingsoc, governs the state of Oceania. The party limits free-thought and individualism with the power of newspeak, double-think, and the existence of Big Brother. The worldbuilding and general tone of George Orwell’s ‘1984’ allow darkness and pessimism to burgeon using several motifs and symbolism to paint a bleak, gray, and dystopian...
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Generally, in industrial activity, the factors of production are needed in producing goods and services. Eyiyere argues that the factors of production are nature, labor and capital. Labor is an active resource which is one of the factors in the smoothness of a production process. Workers in their activity should be supported by good, human forms of management work so...
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Orwell observed that every line of serious work he’s written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism, from his understanding. Around the time of World War II, George Orwell was a major contributor to anticommunist literature. Orwell lived in England during World War II, when Nazi Germany, a totalitarian state, was at war...
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The 20th century saw political extremism take an accentuated stand through the ruling of malevolent leaders. As specific examples, both Russia and Germany underwent significant changes regarding their political systems. In 1924, Russia took on a communist totalitarian perspective under Joseph Stalin, whereas in 1933 Germany was taken into a strictly totalitarian regime under Adolf Hitler’s rule. Both of these...
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The reforms that began in the Renaissance period are still relevant in the modern age. Man has evolved through time, with the Christianity and Muslim religions explaining the origin of man as God’s creation. In fact, Pico della Mirandola exclaimed: “There is nothing to see more wonderful than man!” (Della, 1). Della is particularly awed by the magnificence of man,...
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America, known as the constitution or federation, is ultimately led by President Donald J. Trump, and as stated by the Constitution of the United States, “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives” (Baltzell, 2007). Though the American government was designed to keep...
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Literature from Marxist point of view is a reflection of the human existence in such a society which is divided into different classes on the basis of economic conditions. This paper aims to explore various aspects of exploitation, systems of domination, oppression and socioeconomic conflicts that arise in the novel ‘Moth Smoke’ by Mohsin Hamid. The novel weaves a complex...
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Introduction The Columbian Exchange, triggered by Christopher Columbus's historic voyage in 1492, forever transformed the world by initiating the global transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. This comparative essay will explore the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on both the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (the Americas), highlighting...
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Introduction The Columbian Exchange, a period of extensive cultural and biological exchange between the Old World and the New World following Christopher Columbus' voyages, had far-reaching consequences. While it brought about advancements in trade, agriculture, and the exchange of ideas, it also had unintended consequences that significantly impacted indigenous populations. This informative essay focuses on one of those unintended consequences:...
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Introduction "Through My Eyes" is a powerful memoir written by Ruby Bridges, recounting her experience as a young African American girl who became a symbol of courage during the civil rights movement. In this literary criticism essay, we will explore the themes of resilience, empathy, and the power of education in Bridges' memoir. By analyzing her compelling storytelling, vivid imagery,...
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Franchising felons from voting has an impact on elections, silences the voice that felons have, and strips them of a right that they should have. In the 2016 elections, many states were close, with some winning by only a small margin. Florida was within 120,000 votes to swing for Hillary Clinton ('2016 Presidential'), which is very close given the population...
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The government is weaker now than it was as a democracy at the end of George Washington’s final term as president. Over the years, the government has parted ways with some of George Washington’s views, such as his views on international relations, partisanship, and constitutionalism. George Washington believed that the United States of America should not rely on foreign powers....
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Why was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?—The question has plagued historians for many years. Abraham Lincoln, one of the most memorable presidents of the United States of America, was shot in the back of the head with a .44 caliber Derringer revolver and later presumed dead. The assassin was John Wilkes Booth. This unforgettable crime took place on April 14, 1865, shortly...
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In todays government, it is quite rare that two members of the cabinet have opposing political and economical views. Unknowing of this, George Washington appointed two men who he thought very highly of to be his head of Department of State and his Secretary of the Treasury, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, respectively. Jefferson and Hamilton supported two different political...
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Thomas Jefferson was elected in the year 1801 as the third president of the United States. The voting process began in April 1800. Burr ran for vice president while Jefferson ran for the presidency on the same ticket. The constitution demanded the votes be counted separately despite Burr and Jefferson vying for the positions on the same ticket. In January...
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The moral duality of Thomas Jefferson has been explored in countless papers. How could a man with such enlightened thoughts and an important role in the founding of the government support such a corrupt system like slavery? Monticello tour guides are quick to remind visitors that this Founding Father owned around 600 slaves while arguing that ‘all men are created...
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US Foreign Policy Before World War Two The first United States President, George Washington, established non-interventionism in his farewell address to the nation. Non-interventionism was maintained throughout the majority of the 19th century. Non-interventionism is a minimal foreign policy that bases its notion on minimal foreign interference. Non-Interventionism states that; “Political rulers should avoid interfering in the affairs of foreign...
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Review of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle President Theodore Roosevelt coined the term muckrakers. A popular term used to describe journalists during the Progressive Era who exposed corrupt leaders and corporations. They had the intent to show the public how these companies eliminated competition, set high prices, and treated workers as “wage slaves”. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle is a famous example...
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There is an ongoing debate about the two economic systems namely, Socialism and Capitalism. The main difference between these two is the ownership of the assets. In Capitalism, assets are owned by private companies, while in Socialism they're owned by the government (Pettinger, 2017). According to Tejvan Pettinger (2017), capitalist societies' income depends on the market forces of the economy...
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DBQ Essay While subjectively focusing on domestic problems during his election window and rarely mentioning foreign problems, President Wilson quickly realized that foreign policy, economic issues, and violence would prove to be major problems for him and the nation. With his success came many failures, in both a domestic and international sense. He did what he did to merely stop...
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On the eve of the Civil War, a nation once created on the idea that “all men are created equal” was completely divided on this same founding principle. Following the election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the once loyal and united nation of America began to crumble. Many states began to secede from the Union of the United States...
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Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States of America, was the author of the Declaration of Independence, brought about the change in religious freedom, and was also known for owning over six hundred slaves throughout his adult life. While he may have written, “all men are created equal”, he certainly did not live up to his own principles....
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Introduction Judicial evaluation is the energy of courts to pronounce upon the constitutionality of legislative and government acts of the government which fall within their regular jurisdiction. It has its origin in the concept of restricted authorities and in the theory of laws. In a fundamental Rights Case, Justice Khanna said that judicial overview has become a crucial part of...
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