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Atticus influences Scout to be brave, honest, and civilized. He says “I wanted you to see what existent bravery is, alternatively of acquiring the thought that bravery is a adult male with a gun in his manus.” ( Pg. 116 ) He is seeking to enforce the thought of making the right thing even though…

The power of jealousy in William Shakespeare’s Othello is evident. Initially, it is Iago who becomes jealous when Othello chooses Cassio as his new lieutenant. Iago expresses his jealousy by stating, “And I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof at Rhodes, at Cyprus, and on other grounds…must be beleed and calmed by debitor…

Envision the moment when a young man meets eyes with a beautiful girl and instantly falls in love. When his life has no meaning without her by his side. This is the love that Romeo feels for Juliet in William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet”. The play showcases numerous reasons why the supposed “love” between…

The Old Lady sank wearily into her cracked leather armchair and shifted around to get comfortable with the lumps. With a sigh, she looked around at her world. For two years, she had been restricted from living upstairs because of rheumatism. And she often wondered how much dust had accumulated in her once proud and…

Dante’s Inferno and Sartre’s No Exit are the focus of this essay, discussing the differences in their settings. Adam surveys the crowd, identifying those who will shape the future course of his life. He takes a deep breath, determined to make this his final contribution to the world. Silently, he withdraws from the church, as…

If one were to ask 100 different people a subjective question, it is likely that they would receive 100 different answers. This shows that individuals have varying perspectives. Recognizing this fact, it can be inferred that the views on utopia among these individuals are also diverse. As a result, achieving a shared utopia becomes extremely…

Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle tells the story of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his family, who relocate to the United States during the Industrial Revolution. Unfortunately, they are unprepared for the changes in the workplace and society. Jurgis experiences numerous social injustices, which ultimately highlight the book’s theme: advocating for socialism as a better…

“The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren’t only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else.”(Kurt Vonnegut Jr.) This is a quote from both the story “Harrison Bergeron”, and the film 2081, which greatly…

The Hunger Games is a book series ripe with ethical issues. Pane is a post apocalyptic America in which the series takes place. The country is divided into 12 Districts and one Capitol that rules over them. As a response to District 1 g’s rebellion, The Capitol instated The Hunger Games in order to keep…

Feminist criticism examines the power dynamics between genders and how literature reflects them. In the 1920s, there were significant changes aimed at challenging gender inequality. This era witnessed shifts not only in politics but also in social norms, as women embraced more daring fashion choices and took risks. The confusion experienced by many men during…