Essays about Books Page 47

Bell Hooks explores the intricate connections between classism, racism, white supremacist ideology, and sexism in modern American society in her book “Where We Stand: Class Matters”. She emphasizes the significance of acknowledging this complex interplay by sharing her personal journey from a working-class background to the upper class achieved through academia and prolific writing. Despite…

Abstract This paper shall be used as a response regarding sexual fulfillment within the confines of a biblically based marriage. It was based on information obtained from the book, “The Gift of Sex” by Clifford and Joyce Penner. The couple gave their opinion as well as discussed topics which were sexually explicit as it pertained…

            Pepper is a common spice used almost in all the corners of the world. Virtually pepper in many places today is believed to have originated from India’s Malabar region. An article by Dave Dewitt gives an explanation about the source of the heat that causes that burning sensation when one tastes a Chile pepper….

The purpose of this paper will be to make a thorough review of the book, IWont Learn from You!. I will do this by discussing some of the main ideasand points that are focused on throughout the book. Also compare and contrastthe different stories within the book, to earn a better understanding of theconcept and…

Richard Swinburne and the Problem of Evil In Richard Swinburne’s essay, Why God Allows Evil, you are forced to realize the influence that individuals have on their own destiny. Although having this control can be an advantage, it opens the opportunity for humans and animals to hurt others and for everyone to suffer. Swinburne strongly…

The Imp of the Perverse is an insane short story that explores the narrator’s reflections on the workings of the human mind. The narrator argues that ultimately, we will do as we please, regardless of consequences. The story delves into the narrator’s contemplation of a murder plan, which he continuously postpones. Personally, I strongly relate…

Jack Finney’s concise narrative “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” exhibits the author’s concern with time and the struggle to escape from its grip. The story’s protagonist, Tom Benecke, illustrates the delicate balance between what people tend to prioritize in life and spend the most time on versus what ends up arguably being the more…

Often times a book like Internal Bleeding is written primarily from a third or fourth person point of view in an effort to inform the American public about something that occurs thousands of times each day in hospitals all over the country. This book however, was written by two doctors, Bob Wachter and Kaveh Shojania,…

Sexual activity, Lies, and Open Sesame In Richard Burton s interlingual rendition of Arabian Nights, several narratives revolve around three thoughts; sex, lies, and force. It seems that one thought hinges on another and the narratives use one to warrant the other. This paper will research the usage of sex, lies, and force and their…

“Silly Old Bear!” is a phrase familiar to both children and adults, thanks to A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh series. Through this series of books that revolve around Winnie the Pooh, his friends, and their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood Forest, Milne effectively portrays the playful nature, laziness, sweetness, and silliness of these anthropomorphic…