Essays on Entertainment Page 6

Among supernatural characters and fashionable horror stories of mass culture of the 20th century. The important place is taken by zombies. As a rule, it is somnambulistic recovered moving corpse lead by an instinct to consume human flesh or brains. The mysterious living dead persons generated by a film esthetics of late capitalism appear. As…

Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, is perhaps the most beautiful love story ever written. The two lovers in this play, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, have become widely known for their brightly magical but tragically ended love. Throughout the play, William Shakespeare used light and dark imagery to compare the romance between Romeo and…

In the inspired kingdom of Springfield, the fallen-in-love family of Simpsons loads on a ship yet on the second comical adventure. With their whimsical charm and wit, they are brought over to the mystic story of the mysterious exhibit known how “Paw of Monkey”. This episode offers a wonderful mixing of humour and vagueness, as…

Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel “Speak” delves deep into the traumatic aftermath of a young girl’s sexual assault, using an array of symbols to elucidate her internal struggle. Beyond the gripping narrative, these symbols form the backbone of the story, providing readers with a layered understanding of the protagonist’s journey from silence to self-expression. The interplay…

“Lord of the Flies,” William Golding’s masterpiece, expertly dissects the basic essence of people by exposing the primitive tendencies hidden under the thin veneer of civilisation. In addition to being a story of survival, the terrifying plunge into chaos that follows the aircraft crash on a remote island is also a reflection on the nature…

Poetry has always been a vehicle for human emotion, introspection, and understanding. Like a fingerprint, each poem is distinct and reflects the breadth of human experience. The real beauty of poetry, however, lies in both the enjoyment and the writing of it. To appreciate a poem, one must feel its pulse, connect with its essence,…

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus, “The Great Gatsby,” is often lauded for its intricate characterizations and incisive critique of the American Dream. However, the novel’s settings — from the bustling streets of New York to the contrasting neighborhoods of West Egg and East Egg — play an equally pivotal role in painting a vivid picture…

The Sidewalk Never Ends “Let us make a pair of pants for the poor old hippopotamus, to cover his hide – once we decide exactly how big his bottomus.” This short, humorous poem from Where the Sidewalk Ends is one of the many unique and entertaining works of Shel Silverstein, a poet, author, artist and…

In the literary oeuvre of William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” stands as a luminous testament to the Bard’s ability to interlace humor, romance, and profound commentary. Set against the verdant backdrop of a mystical forest, the play dances between dreams and reality, challenging our perceptions while entertaining us with its wit. It delves into…

Old English epic poem “Beowulf” is still regarded as a defining example of the Anglo-Saxon period’s literary legacy. The terrible creatures that our eponymous hero fights symbolize more than simply basic opposing forces, and they are at the heart of our story. These monsters—Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon—reflect social concerns and moral quandaries of…