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In his poem “The Rose that Grew from Concrete”, Tupac Shakur introduces to us an instance in a life where despite the hard (concrete) circumstances and conflicts that one can be faced with, they can overcome and rise to their dreams Though this may be a rather short poem, it is strong and concise The…

The continuity-based editing and kino-eye as explained by Dziga Vertov are two very contrasting ways of filmmaking. Editing that puts continuity at the forefront is what we see most often in filmmaking, it puts all of the happenings of the film in temporal order so the plot makes sense to the viewers. Kino»eye does not…

The definition of a hero has constantly been redefined throughout history. If think of heroes today, fictional or real, we think of people like Superman or Martin Luther King Jr. or a family member on a tour in Iraq. These figures all put other people over themselves, sacrificing much to achieve their goals. But comparing…

BY YIN Chapter I The Problem and Its Background During this year’s (2014) Fire Prevention Month, the Bureau of Fire Protection recorded a number of 618 structural fire incidents. Fire incidents occur mostly due to carelessness. For the past years, numerous cases of houses and establishments were burned that led to high cases of death…

Compare and contrast Henchard and Farfrae as seen by Thomas Hardy In Thomas Hardy’s tragic novel, ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’, the author creates a foil in the form of Donald Farfrae to emphasize and consequently accentuate the downfall of the protagonist, Michael Henchard. Henchard is shown to be an overly passionate man, who is prone…

Steinbeck presents the concepts of loneliness and isolation in the novel in various ways. He uses the characters, action and the setting as devices to demonstrate the loneliness in the novel. Steinbeck uses the setting of the book to show the theme of isolation and loneliness in the book. An example of Steinbeck using the…

In the first stanza of ‘Hitcher’ shows the reader that the narrator is seeking a more relaxed lifestyle, and is unable to deal with the arduous tasks of everyday life. He states that he had been ‘tired, under/the weather’, but not especially ill, and therefore should not be taking time off work. He ignores all…

The story of George Orwell’s well-known allegory Animal Farm has a significant role for Snowball. Examining Snowball’s symbolism and his many portrayals throughout the story is the goal of this research. By looking at Snowball’s traits, actions, and interactions with other characters, we may learn more about his symbolic significance. This will make it easier…

Initially dismissed as mere background decor, the wallpaper takes on a sinister aura as the story progresses. Its yellow hue becomes an oppressive force, mirroring the protagonist’s deteriorating mental state. The wallpaper’s repetitive and labyrinthine pattern becomes a reflection of the confining societal norms that stifle the protagonist’s individuality and creativity. As the protagonist becomes…

How is loneliness and isolation explored in Of Mice and Men? ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck is a novella comprising of many themes; the two most prominent are loneliness and isolation. The 1937 text explores the lives of itinerant individuals who strive to achieve their American Dream – “livin off the fatta the…