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The book 1984 by George Orwell is a political parable that presents a contrasting view to the future portrayed in Brave New World. While the latter envisions a society where everyone’s desires are fulfilled, Orwell depicts a dystopian world characterized by mindless, loveless individuals devoid of any sense of purpose or allegiance. The first paragraph…

In the essay, Shooting an Elephant, George Orwell writes about his experiences as a British police officer in Burma, and compares it to the nature of imperialism. Orwell hates his job because imperialism has negatively affected him, as well as others around him. Orwell’; the white man is being treated very disrespectfully by the Burmese….

  Research Proposal: Langston Hughes My research paper will study with life and work of Langston Hughes, who is regarded as one of the most prominent members of the Harlem Renaissance in American literature. Langston Hughes, in addition to writing renowned poetry, was also a prolific dramatist and a political activist. His participation in the Harlem Renaissance…

     The glory of war as a widespread conflict leaves behind a path of sorrow among those who lost their loved ones in battle. Chestnutt and Howells both pacifists portrayed the controversial effects of war by raising human experiences to portray its psychological outcome on human nature for society to dwell on this changeable social…

Social networking is an interesting subject to talk about because there are many different viewpoints in which a person may stand beside when debating, “Is social networking harmful to society? ” In the new digital age, it is tough to argue the harmful effects of such an innovative idea such as Facebook or Twitter, because…

Cirque du Soleil, also known as the “Circus of the Sun,” is a Canadian entertainment company that combines circus arts and street entertainment. It was founded in 1984 by Guy Laliberte and Gilles Ste-Croix in Baie-Saint-Paul, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The concept for Cirque du Soleil originated during the early 1980s in Baie-Saint-Paul, a picturesque village…

In the story ‘The Landlady’ Dahl keeps the reader interested by using a range of techniques. This essay will focus on the use of his language, setting, characters and foreshadowing. Dahl wrights the story about a gullible, young boy named Billy Weaver who stays at an unusual Bed and Breakfast run a mysterious old lady…

An American Tragedy: Comparing “The Crucible” and “The Scarlet Letter”An American Tragedy: Comparing “The Crucible” and “The Scarlet Letter”by: Jamie NewlandsTwo American authors, of two distinctly different time periods had onevery similar task, to turn a piece of American History into a believable tragedy. Arthur Miller with The Crucible and Nathaniel Hawthorne with The Scarlet…

Death and what comes after has ever been a topic of great involvement and uncertainness. Many have tried to picture their ain vision of the hereafter, be it heaven or hell, paradiso or hell. Here, I will discourse the similarities and differences in the snake pit represented in the film What Dreams May Come and…

The complexity of Jane Eyre’s portrayal of gender and class adds to its appeal. It tackles sensitive topics and sometimes falls short of challenging societal norms. However, its failures are just as captivating as its successes. The novel does not claim to offer a definitive truth about personal freedom. It does not provide a simplistic…