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Huck Finn’s American Dream
American Dream
Huckleberry Finn
To everyone the specifics of their American Dream are different, but overall it all gets to one point…happiness; it does not matter how you get there. Even in the 1880’s happiness was the American dream. There is a definite difference in the way happiness is found today from when The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was…
Cultural Synthesis in ‘Dream in Hawaii’ by B. Bhattacharya
India
Novel
Spirituality
The process of interculturation between two divergent ideals started in India during the British Empire. The Cultural tradition of India, imbued with many socio-religions, economic and philosophical, has an excellent integration. The impact of the colonial rule is reflected in life, literature and culture. Bhattacharya has witnessed the colonial and post – colonial situation in…
Gender Roles in Othello
Othello
Othello Jealousy
In Shakespeare’s play, Othello, two people despite their differences find themselves in a forbidden love that is challenged by Othello whose jealousy leads him through a trail of deception and distrust that convinces him to betray his beloved wife Desdemona, ultimately leading to both their tragic deaths. Although the marxist lens offers an interesting perspective…
Oscar Wilde’s and John Fowle’s Presentation of Woman Character Analysis
Oscar Wilde
Presentation
Women
This essay examines how Oscar Wilde portrays women in his play ‘A Woman of No Importance’ compared to John Fowles’ views of women in ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’. It also considers the notion that Wilde has a more compassionate perspective towards women during his time. The focus of the analysis is on the contrasting depictions…
A look into Rhode Island Sports Heroes, Inc
Hero
Introduction There are various local community sports organizations established among the various corners of the globe. To a certain degree, these organizations operate within the borders of a specific community through voluntary means from its members and contributory funds from other individuals and groups. Since there are numerous local community sports organizations spread across…
Types of Heroism and Characters Analysis in the Film Casablanca
Hero
Ques. 1- Rick and Lazlo can be said to represent two different types of heroism. How would you categorize each one as a hero? What qualities, of any, do they share? How do they most differ from each other? Ans: Rick was a hero of friendship. He had been in a long mourn situation because…
Delphine Lalaurie and Celia Blassenville: Monsters from Hell
Ghost
Monster
I first saw her face on a beignet break in the French Quarter. My native New Orleans tour guide/friend lay sleeping off our binge at a wine bar appropriately named Bacchanal, so I decided killing some time eating deep fried goodness to be a bonne idea. After reveling for the umpteenth time in the sinful…
The Good Morrow by John Donne Short Summary
John Donne
John Donne is a famous metaphysical poet. He is the founder of the metaphysical school of poetry. So he is often called the father of metaphysical poetry. He is a religious poet. He is also a great love poet. Metaphysical poetry is a type of poetry which deals with abstract or philosophical subjects. The most…
Character Analysis of Armand in Desiree’s Baby, a Short Story by Kate Chopin
Desiree's Baby
“Desiree’s Baby”, by Kate Chopin, is a short story that involves love, prejudice, and racism. The story takes place in Louisiana during the nineteenth century, which is a time period where separation of race was very common. Whites were wealthy and superior, and blacks were substandard, and mostly slaves. Throughout this short story, social status…
How the Great Powers Shape the World BOOK REVIEW
Book Review
“A century’s journey: How the great powers shape the world” For all the claims of globalization, says Robert A. Pastor, a handful of countries still define the world at the end of the 20th century–and will continue to do so in the 21st. This statement infuses new blood into the current foreign policy discussion about…