Barn Burning is a prime example of how William Faulkner’s writing style has developed. Barn Burning starts with the character Abner Snopes who was first introduced in The Hamlet , Barn Burning becomes more complex by adding characters and changing points of view. This article will show how Barn Burning is an important chapter in … Read more
Oedipus is a tragedy by Aristotle’s definition because Oedipus fails to fulfill his fate, bringing about the tragic downfall of Oedipus. Oedipus’s fate was to kill his father and marry his mother in order to bring peace to Thebes. Oedipus is given three signs that he does not heed, resulting in his ultimate downfall. Oedipus … Read more
One summer night, Angel Resendez-Ramirez, a lean Mexican immigrant with black hair and striking green eyes, scaled the fence around rusty cross ties and prowled through California’s San Gabriel commuter rail yard. He scooted along an elevated platform as trains rumbled noisily past. But instead of jumping onto a departing train as he had done … Read more
Advertising today has a wide range of effects on teens. Advertising is all around you and everyone else. It’s in the air, in your magazines, even on your T.V.. How does advertising affect teenagers? Advertising affects teenagers in many ways such as their self-esteem, what they want to buy and how much money they spend. … Read more
The King Arthur legend is an ancient tale of a young Welsh prince. He would later become King of Britain, and his famous knights would protect the kingdom, search for the Holy Grail, and create their own adventures in Camelot. King Arthur has become one of the most well known legends throughout history. This story … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is often classified as either a tragedy or a comedy. A closer analysis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream leads to the conclusion that A Midsummer Night’s Dream can be both. A Midsummer Night’s Dream has elements of both tragedy and comedy, where in some ways it is a tragedy, and in … Read more
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a well-known novel for many reasons, one being the ‘horror’ contained within it. Heart of Darkness has become known as one of the first works to introduce what is now considered modern horror. Conrad uses different types of techniques in Heart Of Darkness to bring about an unnerving … Read more
The character analysis is a study of a certain character in The Grapes Of Wrath by John Steinbeck. The main character, which is also the protagonist, of The Grapes Of Wrath is Tom Joad. The novel follows his story as he returns to Oklahoma after spending time in prison for killing a man. The events … Read more
The Great Gatsby is a story about a man named Nick Carraway who moves to Long Island for work and finds himself embroiled in the dark underworld of the super-rich, mainly because of Jay Gatsby, who is one of that super-rich. The story does not have a happy ending for all the characters involved, but … Read more
Beowulf is an epic poem with Beowulf as its titular hero. Beowulf is a legendary Geatish warrior who travels to Denmark with his band of soldiers and saves the land by slaying Grendel, whose mother then attacks Beowulf’s own home and kills his king, Hrothgar (Hroðgar). Beowulf’s fame comes from his defeating these monsters, and … Read more
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a novel about a man named Guy Montag and his adventures with books. He works as a fireman, burning down any house that has books in it, because the government has deemed them unsafe for society. The paradox in Fahrenheit 451 is that people are so afraid of what … Read more
John D. Rockefeller was the son of a con artist but grew up to become one of the wealthiest men in history. John’s father known as Big Bill, or Devil Bill , would sell herbal medicine that claimed to cure everything from cancer to bad eyesight, get caught by his angry customers, and get released … Read more
Tragic Hero – Tragic heroes are a prominent feature of many classic tragic dramas. Tragic heroes are typically seen as “good” characters who experience a dramatic downfall because of a character flaw or a mistake in their judgment. Tragic heroes tend to be more relatable than villains, and have been known to elicit feelings of … Read more
The Grapes of Wrath was a novel written by John Steinbeck in 1939. The story is about a family, The Joads, who left their Oklahama homes because of the financial difficulty they faced during The Great Depression. The family travelled to California to look for jobs and opportunities so that they would be able to … Read more
Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck, in which the protagonist George goes on a journey with his mentally challenged friend Lennie through California in search of work during the Great Depression. Of Mice and Men has been adapted into two movies, one in 1939 starring Burgess Meredith as Curley, Lon … Read more
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69 BC – August 12, 30 BC), more commonly known simply as Cleopatra, was the last person to rule Egypt as an Egyptian pharaoh. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of Greek origin that ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great ‘s death during the Hellenistic period. Cleopatra was … Read more
Racism in football is more than just the racist gestures that we see on the pitches of football stadiums around the UK and Europe, it can be more subtle than this. Racism in football also includes: – The use of racist language towards players and managers on and off the pitch. – The lack … Read more
Religion and magic are quite different. Religion is often viewed as a set of beliefs held by people based on moral values and faith in a god, goddess, or pantheon (group) of gods. Religion tends to provide comfort and reassurance for those who believe. Religion is generally practiced within the boundaries of cultural customs which … Read more
Dysarthria is a form of motor speech disorder, which occurs when the muscles that control speech become weak or uncoordinated.[1] Dysarthria is not a disease itself; it results from several diseases and conditions such as cerebral palsy,[2][3] muscular dystrophy,[4][5] amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease,[6] multiple sclerosis,[7] Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neuromuscular diseases.[8] Dysarthria is … Read more
John F. Kennedy’s ” Civil rights speech” created many controversies because of the way that John F. Kennedy approaches racial issues in America. John F. Kennedy was elected as president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy and John Fitzgerald Kennedy gave his first State of The Union Address at regular session of the United … Read more
Social Darwinism is a 19th century idea that arose as a corollary of the theory of evolution. Social Darwinists claim that just as natural selection works on the individual level, so too does it affect human society and civilization. Social Darwinism gained immense popularity in industrial nations during the late 1800s and early 1900s as … Read more
“The Crucible is a 1953 play by Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. ” (1) The basic plot of The Crucible is, “Salem Witch Trials: A group of girls in Salem, Massachusetts, begin … Read more
Richard Loving (May 2, 1921 – January 12, 1975) and Mildred Delores Jeter (July 22, 1921 – May 5, 2008) were an American couple whose arrest and legal battle in Virginia played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Richard Loving was white and Mildred Jeter was black. Richard was born … Read more
Andrew Jackson is one of the most well-known Presidents in history. His time as president changed America and Western Civilization as a whole. Though he has been criticized for both his domestic and foreign policies, Andrew Jackson should be remembered as a man who brought about liberal capitalism to America. Andrew Jackson was born on … Read more
The Judge’s Wife was a short story written by Isabel Allende. The story begins with an unnamed woman who is looking out of her window, watching the rain fall. The woman’s husband, The judge, comes home from work and the two have dinner together. After dinner, The judge goes to his study to read while … Read more
The Grapes of Wrath, written by John Steinbeck, has many different characters who are affected by their journey to California during The Great Depression. The character Jim Casey is the most significant Christ figure in The Grapes of Wrath. He sacrifices his life to help others escape their misery. The Joads are a family that … Read more
School shootings have become a serious problem in the school system, and school officials are looking for ways to prevent students from carrying out school shootings. On Thursday, Lacey Gruntorad, assistant principal of Brockway Area Middle School in northern Pennsylvania, went to the school’s security contractor because she was concerned that someone might be planning … Read more
To combat illness and diseases, one common practice is to vaccinate. Vaccines are a type of preventative care intended to protect individuals from disease by causing the body to produce an immune response. Vaccines encourage the development of antibodies which fight against infections. After receiving a vaccine, your body will create antibodies that can protect … Read more
In Demian, a novel by Hermann Hesse, the protagonist, Emil Sinclair, has a mystical experience of subconscious duality. Demian is his friend and Demian turns into an important symbol throughout the course of the book. He learns about Demian from a small note that Demian leaves him at his door. They then meet again after … Read more
The Altar of Zeus and The Parthenon are both examples of the architecture of Ancient Greece. The Parthenon is a temple on top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece while The Altar of Zeus is an altar built on the Apollo Hill in Athens. It was constructed in 466 BC with money from fines imposed … Read more
The Brown v. Board of Education case was brought before the United States Supreme Court in 1952 arguing that maintaining separate public schools for black and white students denied African-American children equal educational opportunities, violating the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Brown’s argument was ultimately successful, leading up to the desegregation of American … Read more
When A Doll’s House first opened on the public stage, it was a very controversial act. The play sparked feminist debate, while also having negative effects on other women. Some reacted positively while others negatively, but it set the world of women’s rights ablaze. And yet, having read this playthrough for my AP Lit class, … Read more
Rock and pop music are generally considered to be closely related genres of popular music, but there is a difference between the two. Rock is an umbrella term which evolved from rock and roll, with sub-genres such as punk Rock, post Rock and alternative Rock. Pop music on the other hand is a genre that … Read more
The Eucharist is a sacrament of the Christian religion. It commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus, where he commanded his apostles to offer bread and wine in remembrance of his sacrifice.(1) The Eucharist is considered by Catholics to be the same body and blood of Jesus Christ. (1) For example, see Luke 22:19-20; Mark … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poetry has been a source of inspiration for many people. Emily was born in Amherst, Massachusetts on December 10, 1830 and died there on May 15, 1886. Emily wrote over 1800 poems during her life that were discovered by her sister Lavinia after Emily’s death. Emily publicly shared fewer than a dozen of … Read more
What I want to do is tell you a story about two men who are best friends. A man named Iago and another man named Othello, the greatest general in all of Venice. Iago and Othello have been serving together for many years and Iago’s star has risen very high: he was promoted within the … Read more
During World War II in the Pacific, beginning in late 1944 and continuing into 1945 Kamikaze pilots were used in a final attempt to inflict heavy damage on Allied forces just before Japan’s surrender. Kamikaze pilots would deliberately crash their planes, loaded with bombs, into U. S. Navy ships during the Battle of Okinawa and … Read more
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 cult classic directed by Francis Ford Coppola which focuses on Navy Captain Benjamin Willard’s mission to assassinate Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, who has gone rogue according to classified orders of Willard’s employers at the United States military. Apocalypse Now was an adaptation of Heart of Darkness, a largely allegorical novella … Read more
Followership is group membership [1]. Followers are people who join a group [2]. Followership theory suggests that leadership is not an individual process, but involves interactions between group members. Followership theory has been applied in a wide range of domains including: – Sport teams [3] – School teachers and students [4] – Industrial or business … Read more
In the three-act play A Dolls House by Nora Helmer, Nora Helmer’s transformation from child to woman is clearly seen by analyzing her treatment of Torvald and Krogstad. Nora Helmer has an undeniable treatment towards Krogstad that provokes him into acting out in response. Nora Helmers’ behavior toward Torvald is more neutral, but Nora Helmer’s … Read more
Tim Burton is one of the most unique, popular and well-known film directors today. Tim has directed many different movies that have been very well received all over the world (both by critics and audiences). Tim’s career as a director started off with short films like Vincent (1982) but really took off when he made … Read more
The Peter Singer video states the idea that the poor in Brazil are living better than they were 30 years ago. Peter Singer compares this to a family of four earning $7400 a year and says, “What is our equivalent of their annual income? How do we fit into these statistics? ” Peter Singer points … Read more
Ernest Hemingway is considered one of the best American authors. Ernest Hemingway’s novel, The Sun Also Rises, is an international classic. Ernest Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1954. Ernest Hemingway’s work influences countless writers. Ernest Hemingway killed himself at age 61 with a shotgun to the head. Ernest Hemingway was a heavy … Read more
Shakespeare had his will written in 1612, but he died before it was signed. The document is dated March 25th of that year, and if you’re interested to read it for yourself, you can find a copy of the original on the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust website. It’s very short – only one page – and … Read more
Antigone is condemned to be buried alive inside a tomb, while Antigone’s faithful and loving sister Ismene will live, but then go into exile. This cliffhanger leaves the audience wondering what Creon is going to do next. After Antigone was dead by Creon’s orders, Haemon quickly tried to intervene for Antigone by trying to persuade … Read more
Batman and Spider-Man. These two superheroes have a lot in common: their first appearance were the same month Batman’s first appearance, they both wear skull logos on their costumes’ chest area, and many more. #01: Batman’s First Appearance Batman released his first issue ( Batman #1) on April 25th, 1940 while Spider-Man released his first … Read more
Student-athletes are students who are also athletes. These students have to balance playing time, grades, and practices while being students first. Student athlete is a term that means someone who is an athlete at their college or university that is also enrolled in classes on campus. Student-athletes get major advantages because of their sports abilities. … Read more
In the United States, obesity is a significant problem for African American women. Obesity has been associated with many diseases. Obesity has been shown to cause type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity also leads to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. In African American Women, obesity can lead to more health risks than … Read more
Willy Loman is a tragic hero of Death of a Salesman. Willy’s end is what defines him as the protagonist of one of the most influential plays in history. Willy, having no self-knowledge or insight into his own problem with delusions leads to problems in his life with his family and eventually in death itself. … Read more
Faust is a tragic play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in which a scholar sells his soul to the Devil in order to achieve instant gratification and knowledge. Faust begins with an introductory soliloquy that leads into the Prologue in Heaven. Mephistopheles appears to sing about how he will soon arrive at Faust’s doorstep to … Read more
