Essays on Entertainment Page 12

When coming upon a new book, watching a movie, or hearing a new song, a person is exposed to many components of the literary theory list without even knowing it. Through the traits of this list, a piece of literature can leave a reader astounded. Without it, the literature may be unremarkable or confusing. Literature…

Should sex and violence on television be restricted? Many believe that the explicit use of sex and violence on television has a drastic impact on the morals and teachings of our youth in today’s society. Children are placed in a difficult position, in today’s society, to fit in and be well liked and respected by…

Once upon a time there was a pretty young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella was loved by everyone because she was good and sweet and kind. But Cinderella’s widowed father believed that she needed a mother. So he married again to a woman with two daughters of her own. Soon Cinderella’s father died and she was…

Its no wonder why Tupac Shakur – aka 2Pac sounds so irritated and/or hungry in his second studio album Strictly 4 My N.***.A.Z… released on February 13 1993. The 22-year- old former drug dealer had problems of his own with the law. During the early 90’s Tupac Shakur had been accused of various lawsuits including…

In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, one of the most important characters of the play is Othello’s lieutenant, Michael Cassio. The protagonist, Cassio, is important to the plot because of the role he plays in Iago’s devious plan towards the other characters in the book. Cassio plays a critical role in the play because…

When Bill Cosby returned to television in the mid 1980’s, many were skeptical in regards to the show being successful. Cosby’s previous television show in the 1970’s bombed and the comedian was relegated to (lucrative) TV commercials for years. Could Cosby carry a program? History shows the answer was yes and, in addition to being…

Tattoos, once the symbols of sailors, bikers, and rebels, have become an increasingly popular form of self-expression among the global youth. Teenagers, standing at the cusp of adulthood, often find themselves drawn to this age-old art form. The ink on their skin is more than just a visual statement; it’s a narration of identity, a…

During his lifetime, Howard traveled widely thoughout Texas, visiting both large and small towns. The two largest cities in north Texas are Forth Worth and Dallas and Howard spent time in both of them. The cities are located next to each, but possess vastly different personalities and dynamics as Howard details in a letter to August…

The allure of the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock is one of the most iconic symbols in American literature, pulsating through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”. This luminous emblem not only represents Gatsby’s unattainable dreams but also stands as a poignant metaphor for the ever-elusive American Dream itself. To truly appreciate…

Fuel, an American rock band established in the early 1990s, has gifted the world with a powerful musical legacy, resonating with fans of post-grunge and hard rock genres. Integral to this legacy is the voice of the band’s lead singer. While the group has undergone several lineup changes over the years, its lead vocalists have…