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Isolation is a reoccurring theme in both texts. It is highlighted again and again within ‘The Road’ through the use of the boy and the father and in the short stories written by Kafka, such as ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘Investigations of a dog’. It is this isolation which presents us with the despair and nothingness…

            Our of all the controversial narcotics, opium is one of the most popular drug since time immemorial. The use of opium is traceable embedded in many cultures of the world.  It is just ironic that opium use is one of the most detested acts, and yet the society seems to tolerate its existence. Moreover,…

Abstract Human beings undergo through physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during the “Adolescence” life stage. It is our intention to analyze the character of Allyson Sheedy portrayed in the motion picture “The Breakfast Club”. Application of theories and research from Piaget, Elkind, Kohlberg, Marcia and others will support our reasoning on Allyson’s actions and reactions…

Both physical blindness and blindness of the mind are depicted in Oedipus the King. The characters central to these images are Oedipus and Tiresias, the prophet. At the start of the play, Oedipus possesses sight while Tiresias is unable to see. However, as the play unfolds, it becomes evident as to who truly has the…

The Cellist of Sarajevo is a poignant novel recounting the experiences of three individuals amidst a besieged hometown. Survival, hope, hate, and coping with war are among the numerous themes explored; however, sacrifice emerges as the central motif. Arrow, Kenan, and Dragan all exhibited selflessness by jeopardizing their own well-being to aid others. Serving as…

The novel, ‘Does my head look big in this?’ written by Randa Abdel-Fattah is about the main character, Amal, she had the challenging decision to wear the hijab which came with not only advantages, but disadvantages and after making the hard chose to wear it full time she started to develop her own sense of…

He was born in 1912 in British Guiana. Justice Breathiest is well-known as a novelist, writer, teacher, and diplomatist. During World War II, he joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot – he would later describe this experience as one where he had felt no discrimination based on his skin color or ethnicity. After…

The Friar remains unconvinced and believes that Romeo is not making sound decisions. Being a wise man, he cautions Romeo to exercise caution, but Romeo remains steadfast in his emotions throughout the play. At this juncture, Friar Laurence only sees potential good in the relationship as it could potentially reconcile the feuding Capulet and Montague…

When he completes the Diamonds he gets another card that is the Ace of Clubs where he Is even a riddle that he has to solve, when Deed Is done with the first three Aces receives The Ace of Spades where he is given three names and has to figure out who they are and…

Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, features the character of Reverend John Hale, who exemplifies the emotional transformation that can occur in a strong-minded and respected individual amidst betrayal and deceit. Among the characters in the play, Reverend Hale experiences the most significant change, evolving from a confident accuser to an uncertain sympathizer and ultimately becoming…