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Child abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional forms of abuse. Physical and sexual abuse typically cause visible harm to a child’s body. On the other hand, emotional abuse is a hidden form of abuse often referred to as “invisible” because it cannot be directly observed. However, children may exhibit behavioral changes that can indicate emotional…

In Waiting for the Barbarians, the line that divides the so called ‘civilized’ from the ‘barbarians’ is shown as deeply ambivalent. Illustrate this with examples and discuss the larger implications of this portrayal. J. M. Coetzee unravels the complexities behind the concepts of ‘civilised’ versus ‘barbaric’ in his book Waiting for the Barbarians. These concepts…

Stuart Gordon’s career has gone full circle lately, having returned to his theater roots by helming the recent LA stage plays Re-Animator: The Musical and Nevermore, his one-man show about Edgar Allan Poe starring Jeffrey Combs. We’ve just received word that Gordon isn’t quite done with stage horror — he’ll next bring tale of cannibalism…

While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Homer would have probably been none too amused by James Joyce’s classic 1922 novel, Ulysses. Mockingly modeled after Homer’s epic poem, Odyssey, it is the 24-hour ‘odyssey’ of aspiring young writer Stephen Dedalus and an aging advertising huckster, Leopold Bloom, who are unknowingly in search of…

Nathaniel Hawthorne             One of the most significant names in the field of literature is that of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a man known for his deeply imaginative thoughts and great command over written word. He was born on July 4, 1804 at Salem, Massachusetts. His father, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sr., was a sea captain who died of…

William Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist of his time, personifies evil through the character of Iago in his play ‘Othello’. The play was first performed around 1604-05 and printed in 1622. Whereas Ben Jonson, one of Shakespeare’s contemporaries, portrays a similar character through Mosca in his play ‘Volpone’ which was first performed in the year 1605….

The themes in the novel Catcher in the Rye relate to the many evolving realizations that Holder makes throughout the book. We get a glimpse of the themes starting to develop when Holder tells us about his past. We see that Holder in a way think he is a very mature young man that does…

The novel’s author, Sir Golding, has numerous motives in connecting society to savage acts of murder, particularly in reference to World Wars one and two. Through various elements such as Simon’s character, the fire, and Piggy’s glasses, Golding depicts societal practices and other related aspects of life. In one instance, he describes how Simon retrieves…

The novel, “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan, portrays a complex mother-daughter relationship between Suyuan and Jing-Mei Woo. Despite occasional disagreements and misunderstandings, their bond is rooted in profound affection and dedication. Their disparate upbringings and life encounters generate contrasting thoughts and beliefs. Primarily, the challenges they encounter in their relationship stem from these…

Othello, Shakespeare In Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago uses racial distinction to persuade Othello into believing there is an affair between Desdemona and Cassio. Iago feeds upon Othello’s insecurities to raise his fury. Othello’s self-doubting eventually leads to downfall; his doubt within himself causes him to distrust Desdemona and her love for him. Othello uses his…