Essays on Entertainment Page 8

Dr. Faustus grew dissatisfied with of knowledge and decided to try his luck in the occult, agreeing to sell his soul to the devil for 24 years. On the final night before the expiration of the twenty-four years, Faustus is overcome by fear and remorse. He begs for mercy, but it is too late. What…

You are walking down a crowded street on a gloomy evening when you comeupon a mass of people listening intently to the preaching of a man. The man hasan up-side-down cross branded on his forehead. He is screeching his recitationat the people in a demented angry voice. His lessons consist of the following:Pathetic lives, every…

Cedar Point is a 364-acre (1. 47 km) amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio, the United States on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. It currently holds the world record for most roller coasters (17), one of which, Top Thrill Dragster, is the world’s second tallest and second fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds of…

IPL has turned out to be a money minting machine for the BCCI. In just three years of its existence, it is now a $4billion industry. The thing that makes the whole scenario interesting is that there has been hardly any investment on the part of BCCI. They just sold an idea, a concept which…

As I walk down the sandy wooden steps off of the pier, I stop for a second to look out at the clear horizon. I close my eyes gently and I smell the fishy scent of the ocean in front of me. As my eyes open, my gaze moves up towards the light pink sky….

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…

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…

Khaled Hosseini’s novel, “The Kite Runner,” is a poignant narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, cultural norms, and the haunting impact of past mistakes. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan’s recent history, the book unravels a journey of betrayal, guilt, and eventual redemption. At its heart, “The Kite Runner” is not…

The story “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway is a masterwork in the technique of subtext, where much is implied yet deeply felt. The narrative is told via a straightforward exchange of words between a man and a woman at a Spanish railway station, but it really explores deeper issues of decision-making, repercussions, and…

Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” is a dystopian novel that takes readers into a world where books are banned and “firemen” burn any that are found. In this society, Captain Beatty emerges as a paradoxical figure. While he is the chief antagonist and a fireman who burns books, he is also deeply knowledgeable about literature. His…