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In the stories expressed by Harriet Jacobs, through the mindset of Linda Brent, some harsh realities were revealed about slavery. I’ve always known slavery existed and that it was a very immoral act. But never before have I been introduced to actual events that occurred. Thought the book Linda expresses how she wasn’t the worst […]

There is something special about human beings. Human beings have the capacity to sacrifice themselves for others. Not all do it and many do just the opposite. In the story “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’BRIEN, demonstrates that statement. Jimmy Cross, who is 1st lieutenant of his platoon, is a man of integrity and […]

The destructive nature of greed affects everyone’s life, controlling our actions. In Salem, during the witch trials, individuals allowed their greed to spiral out of control. This led to the tragedy of trials, convictions, and hangings. Reverend Parris is one such person with greed, self-serving behavior, and an egotistic nature. Reverend Parris is incredibly greedy […]

Many people find that their dreams are unreachable. Holden Caulfield realizes this in J.D. Salingers The Catcher in the Rye. As Holden tells his story, he recounts the events since leaving the Pencey School to his psychiatrist. At first, Holden sounds like a typical, misguided teenager, rebellious towards his parents, angry with his teachers, and […]

The phrase “the more things change, the more they stay the same” brings to mind Bob Dylan’s 60’s song “The Times They are a-Changin’”. Nevertheless, we must ponder whether we have genuinely advanced as a society in eliminating racism and prejudice from our language. Despite certain individuals holding this belief, the reality suggests otherwise. F. […]

Cicero, a man of both the state and philosophical temperament, often experienced clashes between these two aspects. While he gradually embraced stoicism, he did not fully adhere to its beliefs, partially due to the influence of Roman society at the time. The moral values of everyday Rome contradicted some of the early stoic ideals. As […]

Sula” by Tony Morrison is the story of a friendship between Nel Wright and Sula Peace, who are opposites in the way of relating to other people, to the world around them, and to themselves. Nel is rational and balanced; she gets married and gives in to conformity and the town’s expectations. Sula is an […]

Existence is comparable to a creature that conceals itself, only to ultimately disclose itself. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines existence as the state or reality of being. While existence endeavors to attain truth, which exists beyond the confines of space and time, it must nevertheless be comprehended by existence. This comprehension is achieved through ritual, […]

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Poems usually begin with words or phrase which appeal more because of their sound than their meaning, and the movement and phrasing of a poem. Every poem has a texture of sound, which is at least as important as the meaning behind the poem. Rhythm, being the regular recurrence of sound, is at the heart […]

Kendra, leaning on the tree, felt both fatigue and tranquility in the night. In the distance, she noticed little orange fires that were lit by people who had been forced out of their homes and were now living in this park. Resting her arms on her knees and putting her head down on her arms, […]

The poem My Heart Leaps Up by William Wordsworth can being interpreted in many ways therefore it can be related to the play Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller in a variety of ways. If the poem is broken down line by line a direct relationship can being established with play. With each line […]

Animal imagery in Henrick Ibsen’s play, The Doll House is a critical part of the character development of Nora, the wife of Torvald Helmer. The aforementioned play is a three-act play that takes place in the Helmer residence, in “a comfortable room, tastefully but not expensively decorated.” It’s the holiday season at the residence, “Christmastime” […]

Home Burial Hazelwood 1 Robert Frosts “Home Burial” is a narrative poem that speaks of lifes tragedies. Frosts writings style is very straightforward and direct. In “Home Burial the setting appears to be the background of a tragedy that centers around the death of a child. It is important for the reader to recognize that […]

Curfew Law There are many laws passed in today’s society that have a foundation for protecting our youth. Of course, many of these laws are a target for controversy, but one these laws seems to have found itself at the top of the list. This law, in many peoples opinion, is a direct violation of […]

Lila L. Anastas has said of John Steinbeck: “Steinbeck the person wanted … to experience everything and then write about it. He was the versatile author of over thirty full-length books and short story collections, as well as plays, film scripts, numerous articles, and volumes of letters. He received the Nobel Prize in literature in […]

Mundhir Hishm ibn-Muhammad ibn-al-S’ib ibn-Bishr al-Kalbi, also known as ibn-al-Kalbi, documented approximately twenty idols that were present in the Middle-East. This compilation, titled The Book of Idols, was the result of a Muslim historian’s effort to document the idols worshipped by the Arab people prior to the arrival of Prophet Muhammad. The author, who lived […]

“The Use and Abuse of History” by Friedrich Nietzsche forwards the idea that history should not be used solely for instruction without vitality. He believes that knowledge should not dampen our activity, and history should not be seen as an expensive surplus or luxury, but rather as something essential. Nietzsche acknowledges that we do need […]

Full many a glorious morning I have seen Flatter the mountaintops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy, Anon permit the basest clouds to ride With ugly rock on his celestial face And from the forlorn world his visage hide, Stealing unseen to west with this […]

The film “Belly” delves into the ghetto and its inhabitants, portraying a gritty and clandestine world filled with violence and criminal activity. Tommy, also known as “Bunz,” and Sincere, two New York residents, have contrasting perspectives on life in the underworld. The character Bunz leads a tumultuous lifestyle involving drugs, while Sincere aspires to be […]

Hitler. The name says it all. He is said to be the incarnation of absolute evil. The devil himself. There have many dictators in the twentieth century that were considered harsh dictators; Mussolini,Stalin, Saddam Hussein, but no one like Adolf Hitler. Hitlers rule over Germany had a major impact on history and the entire world. […]

John Milton places the blame entirely on Eve for initiating the original sin and thus resulting in the loss of Paradise. It is Eve who convinces her husband to work separately, and it is Eve who is coerced into eating the fruit that God had expressly forbidden. Milton’s perspective is patriarchal, but it presents a […]