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Horror literature has emerged from a blend of the rejection of the Enlightenment, the outgrowth of Romanticism, and most significantly, the early Gothic tradition. Horror writers of the eighteenth and 19th centuries were greatly inspired by neo-Gothic involvements. Edgar Allan Poe was an American horror writer during this epoch whose aggregation of extraordinary short narratives…

The Rise of Bureaucratic Authoritarianism in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil and Chile Economic Crisis The populist policies with which the Latin American countries of Argentina, Chile and Brazil had been experimenting during the decades leading up to the 1960’s held apparent benefits for the robust working class population that they contained (O’Donnell). While the working…

In The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde writes, “The way of paradoxes is the way of truth. To test reality we must see it on the tight rope” (ch 3). In many ways, this line captures the spirit of the entire novel. This book cannot exist entirely in a vacuum, for it was too…

Revised For children growing up in a large extended family, camaraderie and a willingness to share is developed over time, but sometimes a child has to have their own possessions, something that is theirs. In Maxine Clair’s Cherry Bomb the narrator uses a deeply reminiscent tone, thought provoking diction, and vivid descriptive imagery to detail…

In the Iliad, the gods had a greater presence and influence compared to the movie Troy. They actively manipulated various aspects such as people’s emotions, weather, and battle outcomes. They would also resort to disguises and physical interference to manipulate characters’ actions. On the other hand, in Troy, the gods played a more abstract role…

Marriage Is a Private Affair   Marriage is a private affair. Probably, as for most of us, we would take it for granted. But as for some people, this is not a common idea at all. The idea that individuals have the right to decide on their own about their marriage can be even considered…

Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janiero in 1947 and before his career as abest-selling author, he was a playwright, theater director, hippie, and popularsongwriter for some of Brazil’s leading pop artists. In 1986 he took apilgrimage along that Road of Santiago and this would be the center of theplot of the book, The…

Analysis of two books: the god of small things by aruadhati roy and the passion by jeanette winterson The focal point of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the two books “The god of small things” by Arundhati Roy and “The passion” by Jeanette Winterson. The main part of the paper would encircle, develop…

According to Dorothy Briley, the issue of censorship goes beyond banning explicit content. She believes that those who are most knowledgeable about this matter often contribute to obscuring the bigger picture. The frequent prohibition of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye in high schools is primarily due to its offensive language and suggestive content….

Daisy Buchanan, a character in The Great Gatsby, exemplifies moral ambiguity. She is Nick’s cousin residing in East Egg, and she is described as attractive and charming. Her captivating voice is likened to a “wild tonic in the rain” while Fitzgerald also characterizes her as vacuous. Initially, it is revealed that Daisy’s husband, Tom, is…