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Storytelling and food From age old ‘ paati kathais’ (grandma’s stories) to public performances like villu paatu and katha kalakshepam, every discourse in our country is a kind of storytelling. “Storytelling is more about body and voice. It creates a cathartic effect on the listeners,” says Eric Miller, Director, World Storytelling Institute. Stories give expression…

In Jack Kerouac’s novel “On the Road,” the narrator, Sal Paradise, presents a seemingly optimistic view of life. He consistently expresses his excitement for the adventures ahead and his high hopes for the future. According to Sal, the novel is characterized by youthful enthusiasm and unreserved optimism for the new experiences he seeks. However, a…

Introduction This extended essay intends to explore the extent to which Tennessee Williams uses the protagonist to portray escapism as her coping mechanism that ultimately leads to her self-destruction. The Significance of the Topic Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (Streetcar), one of the most famous American plays of the 20th century that depicts humans’…

The average twentieth century man’s goal was, in a way, to live alone. The era was an age of growing wealth and exploration for the nation. For the first time, it was common for young men to leave their families and the places they grew up and were familiar with. They traded these locations in…

If there was moment where a person is struggling for their life, what would you do? Children are raised with the lesson of serving others and “see something, say something”. However, it seems as if that lesson only means holding a door open for someone, and fails to be put into practice when truly needed….

In Edgar Allen Poe’s eerie tale “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor, the protagonist, embraced his family motto of “No one insults me with impunity.” This motto proved especially significant after Fortunato, a wine connoisseur who had insulted Montresor, became the target of his vengeance. Set during Italy’s Carnival Night, Montresor cunningly lured Fortunato into believing…

Amendment to the Constitution. In January 191 9, the amendment became part Of the Constitution (Yankee). It prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol in the United States. It also forbade the import and export of alcohol as well. The amendment was supposed to be an answer to social instability and moral decline at…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

In Jane Student’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, Lady Catherine and Elizabeth Bennett are absolute opposites. Lane Austin portrays Elizabeth Bennett as an intelligent, independent, yet strong character, in a soft and feminine manner. The cruel and dominating personality traits are left for characters such as Lady Catherine. In Jane Student’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, Lady…

Americans know that fruits and vegetables are a healthy source of nutrition, this knowledge is offset by the food industry’s $2 billion campaign that teaches young people to desire highly processed junk foods. Feeding America estimates that elementary school students only receive about 3.4 hours of nutritional education per year. Working hand in hand with…