Romeo and Juliet has been around for a long time; it is a story we all know and love. Romeo and Juliet die, but who is to blame? Some people may say Romeo because he kills Paris, or even Romeo himself. However, I believe Romeo did not deserve the blame at all. I think Romeo … Read more
Athletes get paid, this will allow them to generate more income by using their marketable skills that colleges are investing into during the time they receive payment creating more jobs for other Americans instead of cutting back on spending due to lack of resources. Athletes get paid then it will be okay if athletes don’t … Read more
Othello’s character is that of a well respected man, who begins his play with an air of perfection, but after the appearance of Iago, Othello appears weak and ignorant. Othello is believed to be one of Shakespeare’s most controversial characters; however there are many qualities about Othello that make him an admirable man. He begins … Read more
Aemilia Lanyer was a poet and the first published English woman author who came from a middle class family (though her father was considered as part of an old gentry-class group) Aemilia Lanyer used this poem as a way to show her interpretation of Eve’s role in the “Fall. ” Aemilia Lanyer’s poem “Eve’s Apology … Read more
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare about a man who would stop at nothing to fulfill his royal destiny. Macbeth starts out as a strong and moral military leader, until he succumbs to his wife’s wishes and begins to kill anyone in his way. Macbeth strives for power at any cost, eventually leading … Read more
The book Gulliver’s Travels was written by Jonathan Swift, and it tells the story of Gulliver. Gulliver travels to different places like Lilliput (Land of small people), Laputa (a flying island), Brobdingnag (Land of Giants) and many more. Gulliver does research for his book at places like Venice, Turkey, Portugal, England, Barbados etc. Gullive is … Read more
Art is an important part of culture. Art includes music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching. Art makes the world more beautiful. Art can be classified in many different ways. Art can be classified by what is used to make it such as paint or clay. Art can also be categorized by the artistic technique used … Read more
Pride And Prejudice is a novel that was originally published in 1813. Pride And Prejudice follow the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, who are often said to be Pride and Prejudice’s main characters. The novel takes place in England in the 1800s. Pride And Prejudice was written by Jane Austen. Pride And … Read more
The play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare is a perfect example of the use of foreshadowing. Macbeth throughout the play is forced into acts he would not normally do because of his wife’s brief appearances and words. One event scattered with examples was Macbeth’s murder of King Duncan. After the encounter, Macbeth is filled with … Read more
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, written by Ken Kesey in 1962, tells the story of a man who fought his way out against an oppressive society and as a result is labeled as insane. One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is an intelligent and satirical novel about how we treat and mistreat people who … Read more
The Siddhartha novel by Hermann Hesse shows the Siddhartha’s different life stages through archetypes. Siddhartha is a young Brahmin who leaves his home to experience new things and eventually becomes a Buddha. All of Siddharta’s experiences can be compared to archetypes that are present in the novel Siddhartha. These archetypes are the shadow, the wise … Read more
The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The work was first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine and is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, due to its depiction of a woman’s descent into mental illness. The story is written from the … Read more
The novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a story about Edna Pontellier’s struggle for freedom. Edna, who lived in New Orleans at the end of the nineteenth century, was trapped in the strict gender roles and societal expectations that plagued women during this era. The role of society dictated that she be devoted to … Read more
The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowski brothers. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality perceived by humans is actually the Matrix: an illusion created by sentient machines to pacify and subdue the human population while their bodies’ heat and electrical activity are used as an … Read more
These two novels, The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter both take place in 17th-century America. However, their plots are very different. Comparing the main characters to one another would be like comparing apples to oranges because they were written by different authors for completely different purposes. However, there are some similarities between the stories that … Read more
Marc Antony was Julius Caesar’s best friend and right hand man, but after Julius’ assassination he changed from a respected Roman leader to what the Roman citizens considered as an “Abuse of Power. ” The Roman believed that Marc Antony had ten times the power he should have had as one man. Julius Caesar had … Read more
Pride and Prejudice is a book filled with many manners, morals, and characters. All of which contribute their own unique quirks to the story. One such character that is not as appreciated as she should be is Elizabeth Bennet. She does not go through any type of physical transformation throughout Pride and Prejudice, but she … Read more
A Raisin in the Sun, an award winning film based on a play written by Lorraine Hansberry, is considered to be one of the greatest American films ever made. A film about the Younger family and their struggle within Chicago’s South Side society. Their mother had recently died leaving them with $10,000 life insurance(which they … Read more
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is one of the most well-known French novels ever written. Les Miserables Themes are also commonly taught in many secondary schools, especially in USA high schools. Les Miserables Les Miserables Themes include love, perspective, God, redemption and justice. Les Misérables can be seen as a novel that challenges the reader … Read more
The book Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx is about two men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, who meet each other at a rodeo job in 1963. At that time, both of them are young men raised on ranches in Wyoming. They fell in love but their story was cut short by society’s judgment towards … Read more
Antigone, written by Sophocles, is a tragedy that follows Antigone as she struggles with her family loyalty and the values of society: Antigone wants to honor and obey the laws of God and of The play begins in Thebes where Antigone is surrounded by her extended family. Antigones’ father, Oedipus, is a man who had … Read more
The Great Gatsby is a book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925. The story takes place during the roaring twenties: The time after World War I that represents an era of new self-confidence and libido. You can see through The Great Gatsby how Jay Gatsby, the protagonist, lives his dream to be … Read more
Dolphins are cetaceans, which means they are mammals that have to come up for air. Dolphins are very intelligent animals. Scientists have found that Dolphins really are as smart as three-year-old humans! Dolphins use tools. Dolphins have been known to pick up sponges by their beaks, so they can protect themselves from sharp objects on … Read more
Walt Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, and international icon. Disney is famous for its influence in the field of entertainment during the twentieth century. Walt Disney helped to make motion pictures what they are today with creations such as Mickey Mouse. After being involved in business and … Read more
Othello, the protagonist of Othello by William Shakespeare, is a tragic hero with both good and bad qualities. Othello’s most noticeable strength is his passion for Desdemona. Othello has physical strength from being a moor, but also mental strength from being well educated in military matters and language. Othello’s weakness is his suspicious nature and … Read more
Stephen Vincent Benet’s short story, The Devil and Tom Walker, is a literary work that follows the dealings of two old time acquaintances – Mr. Scratch and Tom Walker. Stephen Vincent Benet has an Alice-in-Wonderlandish setting as he focuses on the devil as a central character as he meets up with Tom Walker who was … Read more
The Shadow Throne is a book by Jennifer A. Nielsen, The plot takes place in a kingdom known as The Land or The North. The main characters are named Malachiasz and The Watcher. Malachiasz is an orphan taken care of by The King’s Captain of the Royal Guard, The Watcher watches over The King to … Read more
Both Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary were adapted for film. Anna Karenina was an American movie that came out in 1935, starring Greta Garbo as Anna and Fredric March as Vronsky. Anna Karenina was later remade in 2012, starring Keira Knightley as Anna and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Vronsky. Madame Bovary was released in 1949, directed … Read more
The Old Man and The Sea is one of Hemingway’s most renowned pieces. The story focuses on an old Cuban fisherman, who has gone eighty-four days without catching a fish due to poor catch conditions. The novel details the one day that the old man finally manages to land a large marlin after fighting it … Read more
For Jennifer Lopez, her life has always had more than its fair share of drama. Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in the South Bronx area of New York City to Puerto Rican parents Guadalupe Rodriguez and David Lopez. Jennifer Lopez spent most of her childhood living with family members after her parents … Read more
An Arrangement in Black and White, written by Dorothy Parker, was first published in the June 1922 issue of The New Yorker. An Arrangement in Black and White is a satire on race relations at the turn of the twentieth century. It follows the story of an older black woman who is eagerly trying to … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging … Read more
Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and founder of the Coco Chanel brand and style. She was born on 19 August 1883 in Saumur, France, where her father worked as a wine merchant. Coco’s mother, Jeanne Devolle, died when Coco was 6 years old which forced Coco to grow up very quickly. Coco did … Read more
Food culture is integrated into French society. When French people are asked why French food is so good, the reason they most often give is that French cuisine comes from set of traditions that have been passed down for centuries. Today French cuisine has not only spread across France but also around the world. It’s … Read more
Greek and Norse mythology are two of the most famous mythologies in history. Greek mythology is well known for its association with Greek culture, art, politics, theatre, literature, religion etc. Greek mythology is so influential that Greek words form the root of all European languages today (and even many non-European ones!). The Greek pantheon includes … Read more
The major theme in The Yellow Wallpaper is the deteriorating mind of a woman. The narrator, who is never named but referred to as “the woman”, descends into madness after spending time confined to her bedroom with nothing to do and too weak from not eating. The wallpaper she views, which she begins to see … Read more
Serial killers are talked about quite often, especially if their name keeps coming up in the news. Serial Killers are people who kill multiple people (usually several), usually one by one. They make a “cooling off” period between their crimes; this may be anywhere from days to decades. Serial killers may work alone or with … Read more
Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor and musician known for portraying Ted Logan in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989), Neo in The Matrix Trilogy (1999–2003) and John Constantine in the 2005 film adaptation of the DC comic book, Hellblazer. He has also appeared in successful films such as Point Break (1991), My Own Private … Read more
“After Apple-Picking” is a poem written by Robert Frost in 1922. The poem is about the day after it has been apple picking season, and reflects on the nature of life outside of farming. “After Apple-picking” begins with the speaker coming down from his orchard to a farm covered with frost. Although at first he … Read more
Daniel Defoe was born in the year 1660 to Alice and James Foe. Daniel’s father James Foe was a tallow chandler and a member of the Butchers’ Company. Daniel later changed his last name to Defoe, the name of his maternal grandfather. Daniel had no schooling until he was approximately twelve years old. Daniel was … Read more
The Glass Menagerie is a 1945 play written by Tennessee Williams. The play premiered in Chicago and had its Broadway debut with star Jessica Tandy. The Gentleman Caller (or The Young Man) symbolizes the idea of opportunity, especially for Amanda Wingfield, who desires to escape her oppressive life through him. The Gentlemen Caller’s interactions with … Read more
Othello’s opening scene is an effective introduction to Othello, Desdemona, Iago and the themes of Othello. The audience are given a sense of Othello’s great military record and his position in society while understanding that he does not necessarily completely embody this image. He is also presented as being very straightforward in his dealings with … Read more
Pop Art is a genre of art that challenges people’s ways of seeing and understanding the world around them. Pop Art emerged in the 1950s and challenged assumptions about consumerism, which had been widely accepted by many artists at the time. Pop Art was often characterized by its use of bright colors and flat representations … Read more
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, is a dystopian novel that greatly focuses on the importance of books and censorship. Fahrenheit 451 pits the main character, Guy Montag, against his reality as he grasps what it truly means to live life. Fahrenheit 451 is characterized by constant tension and excitement; most notably through its characters. Fahrenheit … Read more
Achilles and Hector are two characters from Greek mythology that have great similarities, but they also have their differences. The Iliad follows Achilles’ rage against the Trojan army because of his best friend, Patroclus, was killed in battle by Hector. Achilles commands the Myrmidons (his faithful group of soldiers) through many battles until Hector is … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived with her father. One day, this girl’s father said to her, “Hey you! I’m sick of living here! Pack your stuff and let’s move!” And the girl did as told. They moved across the world, never settling in one place for too long. For a … Read more
Road safety is an important issue for many drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. The number of cycling accidents has increased by 55% in the past 10 years. The rising cost of oil is causing more people to switch to bicycles as their main mode of transport or simply as one of their preferred methods of … Read more
The love of art, love of country, love of family, love of another—the love that is experienced in more than one way. Love is defined as a strong affection based on admiration for someone or something occasioned by the superior qualities or the achievements of that person or thing. However, love has been very ambiguously … Read more
The book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” was written by Mark Haddon. The book starts out with Christopher Boone explaining that on the night before his birthday he heard a noise outside. When he looked to see what it was, he saw his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, stabbed fatally with a garden … Read more
Pygmalion is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1912, and Pygmalion is the title of the book variant. Pygmalion was later turned into a movie, titled My Fair Lady. Pygmalion tells the story of a phonetics professor who bets other people that he can turn someone from lower class to upper class in … Read more
