«For time immemorial, mankind has been locked in a vicious and never-ending struggle against an enemy that is cunning, resourceful, and not above hitting below the belt; in short the one enemy that is capable of presenting a formidable challenge on...» Document abstract
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SummaryFor time immemorial, mankind has been locked in a vicious and never-ending struggle against an enemy that is cunning, resourceful, and not above hitting below the belt; in short the one enemy that is capable of presenting a formidable challenge on every conceivable field of battle: womankind. This “battle of the sexes” is nothing more than the daily interaction between men and women, and the conflict that must result due to the inherent differences of the two genders. While it is easy to identify the physical differences between men and women, the metaphysical differences are more difficult to distinguish and have often been the subject of many literary works. One such work, “The Thousand and One Nights,” discusses these differences between men and women, and identifies the resultant gender conflicts. According to the work, men are described as being virtuous and powerful, the rulers and kings of their households. In contrast, women are portrayed as weak willed and sinful, taking every opportunity to misbehave and rebel against their husbands. As a result, the men must exert their dominance over the women, so as to ensure a happy marriage and a successful resolution to the “battle of the sexes.”
«“The Jungle,” by Upton Sinclair, was a revolutionary novel that changed American history, especially the history of the Chicago meatpacking industry. When the book was published in 1906, it aroused anger and disgust among the American public. The...» Document abstract
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Summary“The Jungle,” by Upton Sinclair, was a revolutionary novel that changed American history, especially the history of the Chicago meatpacking industry. When the book was published in 1906, it aroused anger and disgust among the American public. The horrors of the meatpacking industry were exposed by Sinclair, and the government quickly began to take action and pass legislation. Americans and immigrants who lived in Chicago were all affected by the Beef Trust, which was a powerful organization that forced peasants to suffer through tormenting labor and produced enormous profits for the rich. Comparing the history of the meatpacking industry to the work by Sinclair, one would find that the representation given to us by Sinclair is a relatively accurate portrayal of life in Chicago during the early 20th century.
«The Odyssey is filled with a large number of secondary characters that are, for the most part, very one-dimensional. Despite being very different in regards to themselves, as a whole they can be easily identified: they are briefly mentioned; they...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe Odyssey is filled with a large number of secondary characters that are, for the most part, very one-dimensional. Despite being very different in regards to themselves, as a whole they can be easily identified: they are briefly mentioned; they have limited dialogue; and they serve one of two functions: to either hinder or advance the journey. Furthermore, each character is described solely as they relate to Odysseus, and their motivations and drives revolve completely around Odysseus’ journey. As a result, the reader knows nothing about these characters in so much as their contribution to the plot. However, with the passage of time, there have been writers who have sought to give life and voice to these often overlooked characters, and an opportunity to see the story through their eyes. One of such individuals is Louise Glück, whose poem, “Circe’s Power,” is a modern day interpretation of Odysseus’ encounter with Circe. The greatest point of contrast between Glück’s poem and Homer’s is the nature of Circe’s transmutation of Odysseus’ men and her reason for doing it. While Homer portrays Circe as an evil sorceress who changes men into beasts for no apparent reason, Glück’s Circe is much deeper. Glück transforms Circe into a feminist, a critic of social norms, and a powerful woman who seizes control and tries to correct the injustices she witnesses.
«“Everything that rises must converge,” By Flannery O’Connor, and “Girl,” by Jamaica Kincaid are completely different texts that share a common theme. The story by O’Connor is about the feelings and emotions of a boy named Julian. He is strongly...» Document abstract
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Summary“Everything that rises must converge,” By Flannery O’Connor, and “Girl,” by Jamaica Kincaid are completely different texts that share a common theme. The story by O’Connor is about the feelings and emotions of a boy named Julian. He is strongly opposed to his mother’s view of the world in which slavery and the oppression of African Americans is acceptable. He wants to prove to his mother and to himself that race should not be the deciding factor in judging an individual, and he develops such passion for this idea that he even takes it too far. The text by Kincaid is basically a list of commands and directions given to a young girl by her mother. These directions are extremely harsh and inconsiderate, and it seems as though the young girl is being exploited. In both stories, there is an oppressor and exploiter who does not value personal freedom and believes that some people should have more rights than others.
«In “The Bluest Eye,” Toni Morrison explores racial tension in the town of Lorain, Ohio, immediately following the Great Depression. The novel follows the lives of a number of African Americans, including Claudia MacTeer, the narrator, Pecola...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn “The Bluest Eye,” Toni Morrison explores racial tension in the town of Lorain, Ohio, immediately following the Great Depression. The novel follows the lives of a number of African Americans, including Claudia MacTeer, the narrator, Pecola Breedlove, the main character, and Pauline Breedlove, Pecola’s mother. The central theme of the novel is the pervasive idea of white culture as the standard of beauty, and the subsequent belief that black culture is ugly and undesirable, and the way that this belief influences the lives of the three characters. Both Pecola and Pauline have completely accepted the idea of whiteness as the standard of beauty to the point where they see themselves as being ugly and undesirable, and aspire to become white: Pecola desires to have blue eyes and Pauline wishes to look like the white celebrities she sees in the movies. On the other hand, Claudia resists the message that she is ugly and does not succumb to the self-loathing that is prevalent among the town’s African American population.
«In “Clouds,” by Aristophanes, and “Apology,” by Plato, Socrates is portrayed in completely different ways. In “Clouds,” Aristophanes attempts to ridicule Socrates and his followers, the Sophists. In his play, Aristophanes demonstrates that Socrates...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn “Clouds,” by Aristophanes, and “Apology,” by Plato, Socrates is portrayed in completely different ways. In “Clouds,” Aristophanes attempts to ridicule Socrates and his followers, the Sophists. In his play, Aristophanes demonstrates that Socrates is corrupting the young men of Athens, and he uses satire to exaggerate many of the teachings brought forth by Socrates. Plato, who was a dedicated follower of Socrates, painted his mentor in a very positive light. Although most of the “Apology” is actually a speech given by Socrates, we can assume that Plato had an interest to spin the story in a way that would favor Socrates, and the depiction was radically different from that of Aristophanes. In both works, excellent arguments and points attempt to prove the character and moral integrity of Socrates.
«Horror stories are known to be misogynistic in their portrayal of women; Bram Stoker’s Dracula is no exception. The novel offers a stereotypical, character archetype of the female in various forms: Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, and the Succubi. The...» Document abstract
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SummaryHorror stories are known to be misogynistic in their portrayal of women; Bram Stoker’s Dracula is no exception. The novel offers a stereotypical, character archetype of the female in various forms: Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, and the Succubi. The women are used to embody ideas and values of the woman living in the Victorian Age. Women had a strictly defined role within the era; there was no thought of equality; no thought that women could liberate themselves sexually. Dracula is sopping wet with overtones alluding to women’s sexuality and sexuality in general. Stoker uses these characters as a critique against women’s liberation; to stress that sexual liberation, for him, meant damnation. Mina Harker is the embodiment of Victorian virtue in which she is loyal, earnest and, above all, solely has an identity dependent upon her husband; Lucy Westenra, Mina’s good friend, embodies the desire of women who want to liberate themselves. As the novel shows, desires of such leads to death; the Succubi, Dracula’s servants, embody the abysmal end to which the road of sexual liberation leads. Mina Harker is beloved in Stoker’s eyes, but from a modern point of view, sets the forward drive of women’s liberation into a sudden and screeching halt.
Setting the Atmosphere in The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death and Pickman’s Model and The Lottery
«“It was a dark and stormy night…” Classic, word-of-mouth horror stories begin with this line. What is it about the “dark and stormy night” that should cause us, the reader, to feel anxiety and fear about the story about to be told? Horror stories...» Document abstract
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Summary“It was a dark and stormy night…” Classic, word-of-mouth horror stories begin with this line. What is it about the “dark and stormy night” that should cause us, the reader, to feel anxiety and fear about the story about to be told? Horror stories cannot begin without a sense of mood and atmosphere. There must be a sense of foreboding, of terror imbedded in the atmosphere, to cause the reader to flip the pages with wide eyes and fear stricken urgency. Describing the atmosphere plays a key part in horror stories; the author creates a place, a setting, a mood that scares us and yet, intrigues our curiosity of the elements. Although we are afraid, we want to experience aspects of terror. “It was a dark and stormy night…” sets the mood for the story and establishes an atmosphere that will allow the horrifying, terrifying, and even improbable events to unfold.
«To say there are similarities between the novel Hideaway by Dean Koontz and Bram Stoker’s Dracula is an understatement – there are so many plot, character and thematic parallels, with very little derivation on Koontz’s part it is nearly the same...» Document abstract
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SummaryTo say there are similarities between the novel Hideaway by Dean Koontz and Bram Stoker’s Dracula is an understatement – there are so many plot, character and thematic parallels, with very little derivation on Koontz’s part it is nearly the same story. First, the character of Vassago, or Jeremy Nybern, is similar to the character of Dracula. Both of them share such qualities that they both are portrayed as child-like in their motives and basic urge to kill innocents; they reside underground; both prey on women; both hate religion, or more specifically Catholicism; Dracula and Vassago have supernatural powers in which they can communicate through others; and when the characters do their dirty work, it is under the comfort of darkness. The plot between the stories is very similar as well. Both Dracula and Hideaway follow the main protagonist as he threatens the nuclear family. As Dracula preys upon the women, like Mina and Lucy to hurt the male counterparts, Vassago preys upon women, but to hurt creation which is the main idea of the nuclear family - women are the means in which new life will emerge. Also, the recollection of the character’s history plays a role in the plot; it shows the reader at how such a hateful force came into existence. Beyond Vassago and Dracula, the characters of Mina in Dracula and Regina in Hideaway share similarities as well. Both the woman and girl embody the idea of inherent goodness, that they are untouchable to the temptation and tarnish of the evil force. Through these characters, Stoker and Koontz demonstrate how goodness overcomes all. Although the stories are quite similar, they are both equally good in their own respect.
«History thrives on contradiction. There would be no words to fill textbooks if world events and facts did not clearly oppose that which was taught the year before. The reasons behind wars alter like the tides, and entire countries burn to the...» Document abstract
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SummaryHistory thrives on contradiction. There would be no words to fill textbooks if world events and facts did not clearly oppose that which was taught the year before. The reasons behind wars alter like the tides, and entire countries burn to the ground to be built up again under a new leader and a new goal. Nothing escapes this endless sea of change, this constant refocus of energy; not even love. For love, what was once a gift of sacrifice to the gods, the love of eternal gratitude toward an omnipotent power, became a love nothing short of disgraceful. The love of Eros, of agape, of wisdom and piety, minds and souls, evolved into the love of everything human in the eyes of romantics. It evolved into amore. And with this dawning of a new love, of a love for the skin of humans rather than the invisible bodies of gods, came a new set of rules, a new definition, a new goal. History has prodded the world toward this present era, and while the views of Romanticism are still accepted as the true doctrine of love, what may appear on the surface as a glorious concept is an ugly monster embedded in the flesh. Even amid Shakespeare and poetry, magic and potions, love has forged its own path, a path that leads straight into the fires of self-destruction. As the lesser noticed aspects of Romanticism illustrate, the best way to prove the existence of true love is to examine the pain it leaves behind. For to be in love is to suffer from the endless disease of validity, of the longing for the perfect evidence to be certain of the perfect love.
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